NOVELTY - Dye is new.    USE - Dye for a dye sensitized solar cell device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye has high absorbance and excellent quantum efficiency, improves photoelectric current conversion efficiency and increases open-circuit voltage of dye sensitized solar cell device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dye has pyridinyl derivative having general formula (I) or ruthenium complex having general formula (II).    X1 and X2=independently 6-60C aryl, 3-60C heteroaryl, pyridinyl, phenothiazinyl or kumarinyl;    Y1 and Y2=independently 6-60C aromatic hydrocarbon, 3-60C aromatic heterocyclic or triphenyl derivative having general formula (III), where Y3 and Y4=independently 6-60C aryl or 3-60C heteroaryl including phthalocyanine;    Z1 and Z2=6-30C arylene, 3-30C heteroarylene, vinylene, 1-20C alkyl, alkoxy, halogen, amino, nitro or cyano group; and    A1 and A2=acidic functional group.    Provided that:    (A) when X1 or X2 is 6-60 aryl or 3-60C heteroaryl, then X2 or X1 is pyridinyl, phenothiazinyl or kumarinyl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye sensitized solar cell device, which comprises a light absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the dye sensitized solar cell device.
NOVELTY - The automated solar cell string transfer system for the manufacture of large wattage photovoltaic modules, is disclosed. The system incorporates a programmable logic controller (PLC) based electronic control for conveyorized movement of the PRBCF cell jig to ensure its precise positioning under the vacuum cups including simultaneous transfer of 72-solar cells on to the glass super state in an accurate string alignment which leads to reduction of operator fatigue and improved cycle time. Necessary interlocks are provided to ensure safe operation of the equipment. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Cutter for removing projections (9) from the edges of workpieces (6) has a cutting head (2) with a row (11) of heated cutting wires (12). The unit can be moved in several directions (R") to allow the wires to operate one after another on the same section of workpiece.    USE - Trimming the edges of solar cell plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the cutter.    Cutting head (2)    Workpiece (6)    Projection (9)    Row of cutter wires (11)    Heated cutter wire (12)
NOVELTY - A decorative printed film laminate has decorative printed film layer formed on surface(s) plastic film having glass transition temperature of 70 degrees C or more. A transparent resin layer having light transmittance of 90% or more at wavelength of 550 nm, and glass transition temperature of 250 degrees C or more is laminated on surface(s) decorative printed film layer. The transparent resin layer is formed by hardening photocurable resin composition containing cage-type photocurable silsesquioxane resin, and has thickness of 20 mu m or more.    USE - Decorative printed film laminate is used for display board, touch panel, transparent electrode, lens sheet, optical waveguide, solar cell substrate and optical disk.    ADVANTAGE - The decorative printed film laminate has excellent weather resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, durability and surface hardness.
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 - An acridine dye compound is new.    USE - Acridine dye compound for use in dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The acridine dye compound is cost-effective, improves molar absorptivity, short-circuit photocurrent density and photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell, and enhances the efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acridine dye compound has general formula (I), which is hetero-aromatic compound.    R1=1-20C alkyl, 6-30C aryl, heteroaryl or acyl radical;    R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9=independently H, 1-10C alkyl, halide or 1-10C alkoxy group, acyl radical, 6-30C aryl or 6-30C heteroaryl radical;    Ar=a compound including 6-30C atoms containing aryl group, 4-30C heteroaryl radical or amino radical;    Y=hydrogen, 1-20C alkyl group, alkoxy, halogen atom, amide group, cyano group, hydroxyl radical, nitro radical or 1-20C acyl radical;    m''=1-4;    n=1-7;    A=isocyanate group, CH2-CH-COOH, -COOH group containing compound of general formula (II or III); and    X=H, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, halogen, amide, cyano, hydroxyl, nitro or acyl radical.    In formulae (II-III)    R10 and R11=independently hydrogen, 1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxy; and    m and m'=1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing acridine dye compound;    (2) a dye sensitization-type photoelectric conversion element, which comprises an oxide semiconductor including titanium dioxide; and    (3) a dye-sensitized solar cell, which comprises titanium oxide paste and thermoplastic polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the absorbance versus wavelength data of acridine dye.
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 - Titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film manufacturing involves reacting alkyl silicate or titanium alkoxide with alcohol or distilled water to obtain titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel. Viscosity for coating is controlled according to coating method by activating titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel. The titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film is prepared by coating the viscosity-controlled titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel.    USE - Method for manufacturing titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film for supporting an electrode for a transparent solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film manufacturing method is cost-effective and increases amount of the photoreception dye which is used in the titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film preparation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film is manufactured by reacting alkyl silicate or titanium alkoxide with alcohol or distilled water to obtain titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel. Viscosity for coating is controlled according to coating method by activating titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel. The titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film is prepared by coating the viscosity-controlled titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel. The titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film is matured by putting in alcoholic solvent. The matured titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film is dried.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the titanium oxide or titanium oxide-silicon oxide aerogel thin film manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - Production of monocrystalline solar cells comprises applying a covering layer preventing phosphorus diffusion on the side of the wafer with locally structured emitters, selectively removing the covering layer to create access to the base regions in the substrate, applying local stores of a phosphorus dope in the regions of the removed covering layer, forming a phosphorus silicate glass layer on the side of the wafer lying opposite the emitters by means of a gas phase in at least one thermal treatment step so that low concentration phosphor diffusion into the side of the wafer occurs.    USE - Production of monocrystalline solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method is reproducible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a silicon solar cell produced by the above method.
NOVELTY - A zinc-oxide type-sintered compact comprises gallium, and has relative density of 50-70% and compression strength 70 MPa or more.    USE - Zinc-oxide type-sintered compact for manufacturing low-resistance oxide transparent conductive film used for solar cell and liquid crystal element. Can also be used for heat-ray reflecting film, antistatic film and fog preventing film used for motor vehicles and window glass of building.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-oxide type-sintered compact has excellent permeability with reduced resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of zinc-oxide type-sintered compact.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separator (1) has a hydrogen separation pipe (3) that selects and separates hydrogen from source gas. A cylindrical sealing structure (7) made of expanded graphite is arranged between the outer peripheral surface of hydrogen separation pipe and inner peripheral surface of an attachment bracket (5). The sealing structure is pressed to the attachment bracket along the axial direction by a pressing portion. The sealing structure has sealing portions (43,45) that are laminated in axial and radial directions with respect to hydrogen separation pipe.    USE - Hydrogen separator for supplying fuel gas to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the source gas from the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the sealing portions can be prevented effectively. The sealing performance can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The attachment bracket is arranged at the open end side of the hydrogen separation pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen separator (1)    Hydrogen separation pipe (3)    Attachment bracket (5)    Cylindrical sealing structure (7)    Sealing portions (43,45)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has conveyance rollers (15) to convey substrate (W) with respect to sputter chambers (13,14) separated by isolation portion (40). The opening cross section of isolation portion that is perpendicular to conveyance direction of substrate in isolation portion is made smaller than cross section that is perpendicular to conveyance direction of substrate in sputter chambers. Several gas outlet ports (42) are provided in isolation portion. The evacuation ports (17,18) that exhaust sputter chambers are provided in side opposite to isolation portion across sputter chambers.    USE - Sputter apparatus e.g. inline sputter apparatus used for forming transparent conductive film on glass substrate of solar cell. Can also be used in LCD and plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of reactive gas in between sputter chambers is controllable by gas outlet ports and evacuation ports so that the retaining of gas in sputter chamber is prevented. The isolation of each chamber is performed reliably. A thin film with excellent characteristic can be formed continuously on substrate. The need of evacuating air inside isolation vacuum chamber is eliminated so that manufacturing cost is reduced with simplified structure. The stopping of conveyance of substrate is not necessary so that manufacturing efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sputter apparatus.    Sputter apparatus (10)    Sputter chambers (13,14)    Conveyance roller (15)    Evacuation ports (17,18)    Isolation portion (40)    Gas outlet port (42)    Substrate (W)
NOVELTY - A de-sulfuring apparatus has energy generation source which obtains driving energy of vehicles by the reaction using external air of vehicles. A desulfurization chamber (30) is provided in between feed path of external air to upstream of generation source. The desulfurization chamber contains desulfurizing agent for removing sulfur component.    USE - De-sulfuring apparatus is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The de-sulfuring apparatus effectively removes sulfur component from external air supplied to energy generation source in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory view of de-sulfuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (10)    De-sulfurizer (11)    Desulfurization chamber (30)    Fuel cell (40)    Power conversion device (50)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises sensitizing dye compound (4) between counter electrodes (6).    USE - A photoelectric transducer for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises sensitizing dye compound (4) of formula (R1-C(Ar3-N(Ar1)-Ar2)=C(C(R3)=C(Ar4)-Ar5-X)-R2)n between counter electrodes (6).    Ar1-Ar5=optionally substituted aryl group or heterocyclic group;    R1-R3=H, halo, optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, alkenyl, NH2, CN or heterocyclic group; and    n=0-5.    Provided that when Ar1-Ar5 mutually connect, a cyclic structure may form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metallic compound semiconductor (3)    Sensitizing dye (4)    Electrolyte (5)    Counter electrode (6)    Transparent conductive film (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying nanoparticle (NP) such as silicon mixed with carrier gas with respect to a workpiece (W) such as substrate to deposit a p-type polysilicon film (PS) on the workpiece, by aerosol deposition (AD) process. A n-type polysilicon film is formed on the p-type polysilicon film to form a polysilicon pn junction portion.    USE - Method for manufacturing semiconductor device such as solar cell. Can also be used in manufacturing of MOSFET.    ADVANTAGE - The polysilicon film with sufficient crystallization quality is formed, thus the performance of the semiconductor device is improved. The deposition efficiency of polysilicon film by AD process is increased, thus the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the aerosol deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    AD apparatus (10)    Work holder (12)    Nanoparticle (NP)    Polysilicon film (PS)    Workpiece (W)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has a solar cell sub-module (11) comprising thin film copper indium selenide (CIS) solar cell, and a cover glass (12) covering the light-receiving surface of the solar cell sub-module. The solar cell sub-module and the cover glass are attached through filler (13). An adsorbent (14) having a hygroscopic property is provided between the upper edge of the solar cell sub-module and the cover glass.    USE - Solar cell module such as compound thin film solar cell module and crystal solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since moisture permeating from outside is adsorbed by the adsorbent, the corrosion and deterioration of the solar cell module can be prevented while improving the durability of solar cell module.    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.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell sub-module (11)    Cover glass (12)    Filler (13)    Adsorbent (14)
NOVELTY - The method for coating a substrate with a conductive and transparent metallic oxide layer by sputtering in a continuous process, comprises moving and coating the substrate in a coating chamber at a coating source with a tubular target of the metallic oxide. The substrate has a temperature range from room temperature to 90 degrees C during the coating process, and the applied layer is subsequently heat treated. The thermal treatment is made via the separation of a further layer by the conductive layer after breaking of the vacuum in a separate process.    USE - Method for coating a substrate with a conductive and transparent metallic oxide layer by sputtering in a continuous process, where the substrate is useful as e.g. transparent electrodes in thin film solar cells or in flat screens or components in optically selective layer systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically coating a substrate with improved and homogeneous optical and electrical characteristics of the layer such as transmission and specific surface resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for coating a substrate with a conductive and transparent metallic oxide layer by sputtering in a continuous process, comprises moving and coating the substrate in a coating chamber at a coating source with a tubular target of the metallic oxide. The substrate has a temperature range from room temperature to 90 degrees C during the coating process, and the applied layer is subsequently heat treated. The thermal treatment is made via the separation of a further layer by the conductive layer after breaking of the vacuum in a separate process. The thermal treatment of the metal oxide layer takes place at greater than or equal to 350 degrees C. The substrate temperature is varied from ambient temperature to 90 degrees C by cleaning before the coating process.
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 method involves carrying out heat treatment to a gallium-doped monocrystalline silicon slice in nitrogen atmosphere at 800-840 degrees centigrade. A phosphorus source is introduced for phosphorus diffusion at 800-845 degrees centigrade, and a temperature is increased to 850-920 degrees centigrade. The temperature is reduced by 10-50 degrees centigrade, and heat is preserved at 750-820 degrees centigrade in the atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen for 10-60 minutes.    USE - Phosphorus diffusion method for manufacturing a gallium-doped monocrystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method can reduce the surface recombination of the gallium-doped monocrystalline silicon slice, and improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the cell about 0.5 percentages, thus providing oblivious positive significance.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a nitride semiconductor solar cell, which includes a substrate, an n-side electrode formed on the substrate, an n-type semiconductor layer formed on the n-side electrode and composed of an n-type indium gallium nitride (InGaN) material, a p-type semiconductor layer formed on the n-type semiconductor layer and composed of a p-type InGaN material, and a p-side electrode formed on the p-type semiconductor layer. The solar cell has high-absorption efficiency of UV-blue light.
NOVELTY - Carbon sequestration catalyst (I) comprising an iron based superficial catalytic material having steel transformed into its alpha -phase, where the catalytic material is two dimensional and is activated by heating under a nitrogen atmosphere to a temperature higher than its eutectic point, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for carbon dioxide sequestration to produce synthesis gas and sequestered carbon from carbon dioxide, where the synthesis gas is useful in a fuel cell; and for dry reforming process.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is capable of reforming organic gases to carbon monoxide and hydrogen while generating carbon deposits. The process maximizes carbon deposition and allows mechanical recovering of the solid carbon deposited at the surface of the two dimensional catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - An organic film is formed on a substrate using a resin composition containing a resin, a hardening agent and a solvent, and thin film device (1) comprising organic film is manufactured. The resin is an alicyclic olefin resin having protonic polar group. The hardening agent is a compound having alicyclic structure and three or more epoxy groups.    USE - Manufacture of thin film device used for electronic component, such as thin film transistor (both claimed), thin film solar cell and thin film secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film device having excellent performance and high electron mobility is economically manufactured. The leakage current in gate insulating film is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of thin film secondary battery.    Thin film secondary battery (1)    Substrate (2)    Undercoat layer (3)    Collector layer (4)    Negative electrode active material layer (5)    Solid electrolyte layer (6)
NOVELTY - A rectifying molecule comprises a diamondoid molecule; and a molecular or chemical functionality covalently attached to the diamondoid molecule, where the combination functions to conduct current preferentially in one direction.    USE - As rectifying molecule used in array, photoluminescent device such as light-emitting diode, photovoltaic device such as solar cell, and transistor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ultra-thin and relatively transparent diamondoids allow light to pass through the device itself unlike conventional light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on opaque semiconductors. This allows large-area illumination, similar to organic LEDs, which is ideal for illumination or display technologies. The diamondoid provides rectification at the molecular level; permits the realization of a practical rectifying junction at the molecular level. The diamondoid molecule fulfills the role of an electron donor, and by combining the diamondoid molecule with an aromatic electron acceptor, rectification at the molecular level can be achieved. The chemistry in preparing the molecules is flexible, allowing tuning of the specific behavior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) making a molecular rectifier or p-n junction, involving chemically-modifying a diamondoid molecule to yield a diamondoid derivative comprising a diene functionality; and reacting the diamondoid with an electron-acceptor aromatic species to yield a molecular rectifier or p-n junction as a Diels-Alder adduct; and    (2) an array comprising several rectifying molecules.
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning and oxidizing silicon slice for 10 to 20 minutes to remove phosphorosilicate glass in oxidizing atmosphere at temperature of 800 to 850 degrees centigrade. An oxide layer is formed on a diffusing surface of the silicon slice, and a silicon nitride thin film having refractive index of 2.0 to 2.2 is deposited on the oxide layer of the silicon slice, where thickness of the silicon nitride thin film is 55 to 65 nanometers.    USE - Method for passivating a crystalline silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables combining excellent surface passivation effect of thermally grown silicon dioxide with passivation effect of the deposited silicon nitride thin film, reducing recombination rate of the surface of the silicon slice, improving short-wave response of the solar cell and increasing photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating crystalline silicon solar cell passivation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a bottom battery layer comprising a p-type germanium mono-crystal layer and an n-type germanium epitaxial layer. A quantum well structure (8) is clamped between a p-type gallium-arsenic layer (7) and an n-type gallium-arsenic layer (9). The quantum well structure is provided with a quantum well layer and a potential barrier layer made of 3-5 semiconductor materials. A top battery is provided with a p-type gallium indium phosphide layer (12) and an n-type gallium indium phosphide layer (13).    USE - Three-junction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery can expand an absorption spectrum of an intermediate battery, increase current for three secondary battery chambers, and improve transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a three-junction solar battery.    P-type gallium-arsenic layer (7)    Quantum well structure (8)    N-type gallium-arsenic layer (9)    P-type gallium indium phosphide layer (12)    N-type gallium indium phosphide layer (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode material layer e.g. metal layer, on a non-transparent substrate, and removing another electrode material layer i.e. transparent conductive oxide layer, and a partial photoelectric conversion layer to form Y-directional cutting ways. X-directional cutting ways are formed to expose the substrate such that the latter electrode material layer is separated into a comb electrode and block electrodes in two-dimension arrangement. The partial substrate exposed by the X-directional and Y-directional cutting ways is removed to form holes in the substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a transparent thin film solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables formation of the bidirectional cutting way in the electrode material layer on the non-transparent substrate, so as to avoid short circuit resulting from a laser cutting technique at subsequent high temperature, which has influence on technique yield. The method enables manufacturing of the transparent thin film solar cell module with multiple holes in the non-transparent substrate, thus improving light transmittance of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transparent thin film solar cell module comprising cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a transparent thin film solar cell module.
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 - 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 - A glass composition comprises vanadium oxide and phosphor oxide as main components. The glass composition is free from lead. The sintered glass of the glass composition exhibits greater than or equal to 109 Omega cm at 25 degrees C.    USE - Glass composition is used for bonding and sealing various parts at low temperatures including sealing body, wiring material, structural material, optical black material, sheathed heater, solar cell, glass paste, and display device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides sintered glass exhibiting greater than or equal to 1010 Omega cm and softening point of less than or equal to 500 degrees C. The composition is free from lead and bismuth that can soften at low temperatures, and does not react with metal components in electronic devices or glass composition thus eliminating changes of resistivity at sealing positions that brought about deviations of product quality. The composition meets regulations on environment and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) sealing body containing sintered glass composition, wiring material comprising metal powder and glass composition powder;    (2) structural material comprising glass composition and filler powder;    (3) optical black material comprising glass composition and black material;    (4) display device comprising front side plate carrying an electrode, rear side plate carrying an electrode, and sealing portion containing the sintered glass composition and filler;    (5) sheathed heater comprising heat resisting pipe, refractory powder filled with the pipe, wire heater buried in the refractory powder, terminals connected to each end of the heater wire, and sealing portions containing sintered glass of the glass composition; and    (6) solar cell comprising semiconductor substrate, light receiving electrode containing sintered body made of silver and glass composition, anti-reflection film, and rear electrode.
NOVELTY - An environmentally sensitive optoelectronic device comprises substrate (1), optoelectronic layer, and 2 inorganic thin layers. The optoelectronic layer is deposited on substrate. The first inorganic layer is inorganic encapsulation layer (19) deposited on optoelectronic layer. The second inorganic layer is protective layer (20) that is deposited on encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer has discrete layers including silicon oxide, silicon nitride(s), and/or silicon oxynitride(s). The second inorganic protection layer comprises diamond-like-carbon and/or tetrahedral amorphous carbon.    USE - Environmentally sensitive optoelectronic device including solar module, organic photovoltaic device, and preferably solar device. The organic optoelectronic device includes organic LED be it either small molecules or polymer type; organic thin film transistor, organic electrochromic display, electrophoretic ink, and LCD, preferably LCD for watches and/or cell phones. The solar device is based on thin film solar cell, and/or a solar module (i.e. panel of solar cells).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device is protected against environmental influences including wind, scratch and moisture, thus enhancing performance and/or useful life time, providing mechanical stabilization, and avoiding breakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for a production of an environmentally sensitive optoelectronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing an environmentally sensitive optoelectronic device.    Substrate (1)    Thin film solar cell (15)    Encapsulation layer (19)    Protective layer (20)
NOVELTY - A laminated film (1) consists of base material thermoplastic resin film (2), and application layer(s) (3) containing binder resin, flame retardant and silane coupling agent provided in surface(s) of base material thermoplastic resin. The binder resin and silane coupling agent in application layer are coupled together.    USE - Laminated film is used for lamp reflector of back light for light emitting diode (all claimed), liquid crystal displays and solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent flame retardance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of lamented film.    Laminated film (1)    Base material thermoplastic resin film (2)    Application layer (3)
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 - 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 - The process involves removing and discharging an etching paste and a reactant on a surface of a silicon sheet, and cleaning residual paste from the surface of the silicon sheet. Impurity adhered to the surface of the silicon sheet is discharged after ultrasonic cleaning, which is performed for 50-100 seconds.    USE - Process for cleaning an etching paste of a silicon dioxide mask that is utilized in manufacturing procedure of an emitter solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The process can thoroughly remove impurities on the surface of the silicon sheet and avoid influence of impurity to a subsequent technique and final performance of a battery sheet.
NOVELTY - A high-purity silane gas is continuously prepared by subjecting alkoxy silane to a disproportionating reaction in an oxygen-free condition in the presence of catalyst to obtain silane gas; rectifying at - 90 to 100 degrees C; and liquefying at - 110 to - 130 degrees C.    USE - Method of continuous preparation of high-purity silane gas (claimed) for preparing a polysilicon or a thin film solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method prepares silane gas having high-purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a continuous preparation device of high-purity silane gas comprising:    (1) a high-purity silane gasifying tank;    (2) a second-grade fractionation device having a liquid outlet connected to the high-purity silane gasifying tank by a valve;    (3) a first-grade fractionation device having an outlet connected to the second-grade fractionation device;    (4) a blowing gas inlet pipe;    (5) a side product storage tank;    (6) a reactor connected to a blowing gas inlet pipe by a valve, and having a gas outlet connected to a first-grade fractionation device and a liquid outlet connected to the side product storage tank;    (7) a cooling cycling system connected to the fractionation devices; and    (8) two raw material storage tanks connected to a feeding hole of the reactor by metering pump and valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a method of continuous preparation of high-purity silane gas.
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 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 - A zinc oxide-gallium oxide type-sintered compact comprises complex oxide of zinc, magnesium and gallium. The content of magnesium oxide and gallium oxide in the sintered compact is 5-15 mass% and 1-10 mass%, respectively. The relative density of the sintered compact is 80% or more. When the diameter of the segregation portion of magnesium in sintered compact is 10 mu m or less, there is no segregation phase of magnesium.    USE - Zinc oxide-gallium oxide type-sintered compact for sputtering target (claimed) used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide-gallium oxide type-sintered compact has excellent stable-film-forming property, plasma resistance and chemical resistance with suppressed generation of abnormal discharge, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of zinc oxide-gallium oxide type-sintered compact.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has the porous oxide semiconductor layers (15) that are formed on an electrode substrate (11). A wiring portion (19) is formed between the semiconductor layers. Another electrode substrate (16) is arranged facing the porous oxide semiconductor layer. An electrolyte layer (17) is formed between the electrode substrates. A film substance layer (18) is positioned in the surface of the electrode substrate (11) with respect to the wiring portion so as to change the direction of the light (L) to-be-incident on the wiring portion.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the direction of light to-be-incident on wiring portion is changed, the energy loss of the incident light is suppressed and the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electrode substrate (11,16)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Film substance layer (18)    Wiring portion (19)    Incident light (L)
NOVELTY - A fluorescent diamondoid film comprises mixture of diamondoids and is situated in an environment to be energized by an electric field, high voltage or by high energy radiation and emit light once energized. The film is energized by receiving a high energy photon of UV light, and converts a single high energy photon into one or more lower energy visible photons and emits the visible light.    USE - Fluorescent diamondoid film for solar cell or for organic LED in a lighting system (claimed). Can also be used as a fluorescent medium for a UV light source or used in an electroluminescence device.    ADVANTAGE - The diamondoid film emits light in visible spectrum and at a wavelength which closely aligns with the absorption of the solar cell materials, and provides multiphoton generation which permits maximum efficiency in solar cells and lighting system. Further, the diamondoid film can efficiently produce white light as part of an organic LED.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell for collecting UV photons having a diamondoid layer on the surface facing the UV photons to be collected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic diagrams of a solar cell using fluorescent diamondoid film.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a workpiece holding assembly holding a non-circular solar cell substrate (801), and an applicator system receiving a coating material e.g. hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist. A control system (900) drives the applicator system along an axis to maintain a distance between an edge of the substrate and the applicator system while the substrate is rotated to apply the coating material to an edge of the substrate. A roller (821) in the applicator system has a groove (825) to receive the edge of the substrate to apply the coating material.    USE - Edge coating apparatus i.e. non-contact edge coating apparatus, for coating an edge of a solar cell substrate i.e. semiconductor wafer, with a coating material e.g. hot melt ink and UV curable plating resist, during fabricating a solar cell that is utilized for converting solar radiation to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uses hot melt ink or UV curable plating resist as the coating material, thus avoiding a need for curing or drying the coating material in a large oven, and hence minimizing capital investment and avoiding exposing to high temperature. The control system drives the applicator along the axis to maintain the distance between the edge of the substrate and the applicator while the substrate is rotated to apply the coating material to the edge, thus preventing applying stress to the substrate and improving reliability of the edge coat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for coating an edge of a solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system for a non-contact edge coating system.    Non-circular solar cell substrate (801)    Roller (821)    Groove (825)    Chuck (843)    Control system (900)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a chemical compound e.g. gas such as carbon monoxide gas or carbon-dioxide, reacting with oxygen, to an anode (3), where the compound is introduced in a quantity lower or equal to double the quantity of the oxygen passing through a polymer membrane (2) of a cathode (4) towards the anode. The anode is constituted by a platinum-based catalyzer e.g. platinum-tin catalyzer, platinum-rhenium catalyzer or platinum-metal oxide catalyzer.    USE - Method for improving life time of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed) that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the corrosion of the carbon at the cathode in the cell, thus improving the life time of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell and limiting the loss of the carbon to 30 percent in environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of addition of carbon-dioxide to an anode for avoiding corrosion of carbon at an electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Polymer membrane (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)
NOVELTY - A wiring material (M1) comprises mixture of powder of a conductive metal material and glass powder, where the powder (C1) of conductive metal material is made of a binary alloy (A1) made of copper and aluminum, (not more than 50 wt.%) and a balance of unavoidable impurities.    USE - As a wiring material used to form wiring in an electronic component comprising any of a system on film, a tape carrier package, a low temperature co-fired ceramics multilayer wiring board, a plasma display, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and a solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Cu-based wiring material capable of suppressing generation of bubbles in the glass or the glass ceramics member and has excellent migration resistance. It suppresses oxidization also in heat treatment in an oxidizing atmosphere, and can suppress increase in electric resistance. By changing the current wiring material to the wiring material, costs can be significantly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) an electronic component comprising a wiring (30) formed of a binary alloy (A1), that contacts a glass or a glass ceramics member;    (2) a paste material for wiring, comprising the powder (C1); a binder; and a solvent; and    (3) a sputtering target for producing by a sputtering method wiring material (M1), comprising a structure in which copper (Cu) or aluminum (Al) is embedded in the sputtering target as a single metal, and a structure formed of a binary alloy of Cu and Al.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a low temperature fired glass ceramic multilayer wiring board formed using the wiring material.    Wiring (30)    Green sheets (31)    Holes (32)
NOVELTY - Method for processing substrate involves irradiating at least a portion of substrate surface with several short radiation pulses. The surface portion of substrate is exposed to dopant material. The pulses having fluence at the substrate surface is greater than melting fluence threshold and less than ablation fluence threshold.    USE - Method for processing substrate e.g. semiconductor substrate, glass substrate, metal substrate, alloy substrate and organic compound substrate (all claimed) for photodetector, solar cell, semiconductor laser, charge-coupled device, light-emitting diode and optoelectronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides processed substrate having favorable roughness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Method for introducing dopant into substrate, which involves contacting at least a portion of substrate surface with material having dopant constituent, and irradiating surface portion with several short laser pulses to cause incorporation of dopant constituent into surface layer of the substrate. The short laser pulses are configured such that the irradiated substrate surface has root-mean-square roughness of less than 1/30 of central wavelength of pulses;    (2) substrate, which comprises surface layer containing dopant and having top surface with root-mean-square roughness of less than 50 nm; and    (3) apparatus for processing substrate, which comprises radiation source for generating pulses electromagnetic radiation and optical system coupled to source for directing pulses to surface of a substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a plasma chamber and several RF power supplies (41,42). The RF power signal from the output of RF power supply is coupled to RF connection point such that each RF power supply signal has same frequency and different non-zero phase offset.    USE - Method for coupling radio frequency (RF) power to plasma chamber used in fabrication process of solar cell, semiconductor device, display device and solid state light emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - The RF power signal from the output of RF power supply is coupled to RF connection point such that each RF power supply signal has same frequency and different non-zero phase offset. Hence the optimization of the spatial uniformity of the plasma process in two spatial dimensions is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for coupling radio frequency (RF) power to plasma chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plasma chamber.    Workpiece (10)    Susceptor (12)    Chamber side wall (14)    Chamber bottom wall (16)    RF power supplies (41,42)
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 - A laser light source (20) emits a laser beam (40) to a diffractive optical element (DOE) (21). The laser beam diffracted by the DOE is irradiated onto a homogenization surface of a panel (30) held on a stage (28), such that the interference fringe is formed on the homogenization surface of the panel.    USE - Laser processing apparatus used during manufacturing of flat panel display (FPD) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interference fringe is formed on the homogenization surface of the panel, the high-quality processing of panel can be acquired effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a laser processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the laser processing apparatus and explanatory view illustrating the flower-holding pin type distribution of intensity of laser beam. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laser light source (20)    DOE (21)    Stage (28)    Panel (30)    Laser beam (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing linear plasma electron source (100) having a housing (112) acting as an anode, a slit opening (114) is formed in the housing for trespassing of an electron beam and a cathode is arranged within the housing. A gas supply is provided to supply gas into the housing. A power supply is provided to supply high voltage between the anode and the cathode. The web or foil is guided movably in front of the slit opening. A linear electron beam is emitted from the linear plasma electron source.    USE - Method of heating and cleaning web or foil such as aluminum metal foil.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing speed of the foils, sheets, films, and electronic components can be improved by heating and cleaning the foil using linear electron beam emitted from the linear plasma electron source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the evaporation apparatus using linear electron source.    Linear plasma electron source (100)    Housing (112)    Slit opening (114)    Crucible (180)    Side wall (312)
NOVELTY - Plate shaped particles have lamination of oxide semiconductor thin films containing two or more type of oxide semiconductors differing in optical refraction rate. The thickness of each layer of the oxide semiconductor thin film is 20-200 nm, and thickness of the plate shaped particle is 1 mu m or less. The average particle diameter of the plate shaped particles is more than the wavelength of visible light.    USE - Plate shaped particles for dye sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate shaped particles have high reflectance with respect to light of region between visible light region and infrared light region, and improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of dye sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of plate shaped particles; and    (2) dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plate shaped particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The band-saw apparatus (1) has a retention mechanism (12) for mechanically chucking the column-shaped silicon ingot (2), in longitudinal direction. The silicon ingot is then cut into silicon blocks by a band-saw (3) which is raised/lowered in a vertical direction by a raising/lowering apparatus, in a state in which the ingot is rotated by 90 degrees . A tilting mechanism is provided for inclining the retention mechanism so that the silicon blocks are cut in prismatic shape by the band-saw blade. The silicon blocks are then sliced to form silicon wafers.    USE - Band-saw apparatus for cutting silicon ingot used for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cutting face of the silicon ingot can be automatically positioned with respect to band-saw blade, thus the manual burden of positioning the cutting face is avoided. Also, the ingot is cut using a thin band-saw, thus the cutting loss generated at time of processing the ingot is reduced and productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of silicon ingot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of the band-saw apparatus in a state in which the retention mechanism is inclined.    Band-saw apparatus (1)    Silicon ingot (2)    Band-saw (3)    Retention mechanism (12)    Rotating apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves classifying the process of equalizing the particle diameter and shape of silicon carbide powder (1) after performing powder immersion in aqueous solution. The solution is a hydrofluoric-acid aqueous solution (2) having silicon and carbon, removing the dissolved oxide which adhered to surface of the silicon carbide powder.    USE - Manufacturing method of silicon carbide powder (claimed) used for grinding/polishing. For manufacturing silicon semiconductor material of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the silicon carbide powder used for grinding/polishing is made up of pure content, easily removing the unreacted silicon and carbon which can affect the processing capability of powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a slurry for grinding/polishing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the processing tank of a production apparatus.    Silicon carbide powder (1)    Hydrofluoric-acid aqueous solution (2)    Processing tank (3)    Stirring apparatus (4)    Suspended matter (5)
NOVELTY - The source (5) has rod-shaped cathode (12) positioned integrally with vapor deposition material (11), and anode positioned around the cathode. A trigger electrode (13) positioned adjoining the deposition material. A linear drive mechanism (62) moves the material along axial direction. A power supply unit (6) controls the arc discharge between cathode and anode. A discharge controller performs drive control of drive mechanism based on output of power supply unit.    USE - Coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source for manufacture of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor deposition material integrally provided with cathode is driven automatically in synchronization with arc discharge between cathode and anode hence the frequent replacement of vapor deposition material is prevented and the productive efficiency of cathode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source.    Coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source (5)    Power supply unit (6)    Vapor deposition material (11)    Cathode (12)    Trigger electrode (13)    Linear drive mechanism (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating semiconductor silicon ingot and forming silicon block of predetermined size. The silicon block equipped with workpiece is heated in oxidative atmosphere and silicon dioxide film of thickness 0.5-2 mu m is formed on surface. The silicon block is sliced to thin piece of predetermined thickness by a cutting device.    USE - Method of manufacturing Semiconductor wafer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lattice defect is prevented by heat processing silicon block in oxidative atmosphere. The formation of silicon dioxide film reduces the stress on silicon block so that wafer peeling can be performed easily. The chipping of silicon material and generation of crack chip defect during peeling are reduced so that quality and yield of semiconductor wafer are improved. The workability of adhesion process, slice process, peeling process is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process flow diagram of semiconductor manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
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 - Electronic device comprises 1st electrode (31) and 2nd electrode (32), active layer (33) between the 1st and 2nd electrode and consists of aggregated composite material made of inorganic semiconductor microparticles coated with a protective layer. The protective layer consists of alkyl chain with a functional group bonded with an inorganic semiconductor microparticles (34) at one end and organic semiconductor molecule on the other end. The inorganic semiconductor microparticles have n-type electroconductivity and the organic semiconductor molecule has p-type electroconductivity.    USE - Electronic device used as field effect transistor, light-emitting element and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device is chemically and physically stable and has stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language texts).    Supporting unit (30)    Electronic device comprises 1st electrode (31)    2nd electrode (32)    Active layer (33)    Inorganic semiconductor microparticles (34)
NOVELTY - The performance improvement method involves loading a zinc oxide film on a sample shelf and sending it into a vacuum chamber and pumping the vacuum of the chamber. The oxygen is introduced with a purity of 99.99 percent to the vacuum chamber by a gas flow controller. The microwaves are inputted into the vacuum chamber by coaxial discharge components so oxygen discharges in the coaxial discharging chamber to form oxygen plasma. A bias voltage is applied to the metal plates so oxygen ions in oxygen plasma may collides. The atomic oxygen is reflected to sample shelf to act with zinc oxide film.    USE - Performance improvement method for zinc oxide film.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the energy consumption in the process of film making and lowers the production cost. Enables utilization in the preparation of piezo-electric sensor, optical wave guide, surface ultrasonic device, gas sensor, and solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the characteristic of the zinc oxide film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Composition comprises at least 80 wt.% of one or more ionic liquids, at least a defoamer, optionally a solvent and/or other auxiliary materials or additives, where the composition is free of ketone-, ketone/aldehyde-, urea/aldehyde-resin and/or its hydrated derived products.    USE - The composition is useful: as a lubricant, hydraulic oil and thermal oil; in separation processes, preferably distillation processes and/or in filtration process; as electrolyte liquid e.g. in batteries, supercaps, solar cells, metal separation and metal polishing; as absorbents in absorption cold processes; as cleaning liquids in biorefinery processes; in cellulose spin process and cellulose derivatization; and in a process for defoaming an ionic liquid (all claimed).
NOVELTY - Preparation of a gelled ceramic-based foam (I) comprises: (a) forming a slurry comprising at least water, an albumin, a ceramic, and an aldehyde, such that the ratio of the aldehyde to the albumin is 60:1-200:1; and (b) frothing the slurry, such that the albumin polymerizes to form a gelled ceramic-based foam.    USE - The method is useful for preparing water-based porous refractory articles, which are useful as catalyst supports, flame supports, gas filters, air fresheners, ceramic armors, diesel particulate traps, insulation materials, artificial parts for the body such as heart stents, metal filters, reusable filters, liquid filters, storage and transportation for flammable and/or toxic materials, humidity sensors, chromatography, filter candles for filtration of hot combustion gases, diaphragms, membranes, refractory separators, phase dividers, and electrolytes for high temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) shows improved gel strength in the pre-fired green state. (I) shows improved capability to resist collapse during any subsequent handling, drying to greenware, or firing steps. The method enables simplified and more economical production of highly porous ceramics. The improved gel strength of (I) allows for wet-casting of the foam, and for employment of other article formation methods, in which improved handling is needed or desired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing a ceramic-based greenware article comprising steps (a) and (b) and drying the foam to form a ceramic-based greenware article; and    (2) a ceramic-based gelled foam composition comprising water, a ceramic, a polymerized albumin and an aldehyde.
NOVELTY - The stack has a gasket (220) provided with a current collection board (210), and a gasket integrated current collector (200) for drawing out power generated in a cell aggregate unit. An end plate is combined at both end parts of the cell aggregate unit. A manifold ceiling (230) surrounds an inner outline of a manifold when the manifold ceiling is closely connected to a side of the current collection board. Electric conductivity material is selected from a group consisting of stainless steel, copper, copper alloy, aluminum and aluminum alloy.    USE - Fuel cell stack for a portable power source and home cogeneration system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The stack reduces corrosion of the current collection board, improves fuel cell performance, controls clamping height and joint pressure conveniently, and reduces the fabrication cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gasket is made of a silicon sheet strengthened by silicon, fluoride group, olefin system, ethylene propylene diene terpolymer rubber, glass fiber and Teflon (RTM: PTFE) sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a gasket integrated current collector.    Gasket integrated current collector (200)    Current collection board (210)    Gasket (220)    Manifold ceiling (230)
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 - Thionaphthene derivatives are new.    USE - Thionaphthene derivatives used as sensitizing dye for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thionaphthene derivatives have high optical absorption coefficient. When the derivatives are used in dye-sensitized solar cells, a high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained due to high overlapping of absorption of light and sunshine patterns.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thionaphthene derivatives of formula (1) are new.    G1, G2, G3, G4=optionally substituted 6-40C aromatic group or 1-40C aliphatic groups, preferably optionally substituted 6-20C aromatic group;    A=electron withdrawing group;and    D=electron donating group.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a p-type doped layer by heating and drying liquid aqueous solution, and coating p-type impurity on top of a substrate. An i-type intrinsic film is formed by heating and drying process. The liquid aqueous solution doped in the upper side of p-type doped layer is coated in the intrinsic film in certain ratio. A n-type doped layer is formed by heating and drying process. An amorphous silicon film of p-i-n type is formed through thermal process.    USE - Method for manufacturing a forest bed for a stack silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method has less processing steps, thus shortening the manufacturing time. The method directly injects impurity into liquid aqueous solution in the doping so as to reduce manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a stack silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a stack silicon solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves partially integrating sulfur by substitution of selenium at a chalcopyrite lattice during tempering. Sulphurization is carried out by the integration of sulfur in an elemental form by sulfur vapor in succession to a thermal evaporation of pure sulfur. The vapor is diluted with a carrier gas e.g. nitrogen or argon, and is introduced into a hot process chamber (1). A substrate (2) is reheated in the chamber, and a crucible (5) is arranged in a prechamber (4) for forming the vapor. The crucible is filled with a fluid sulfur, and is heated by a heater for forming the vapor.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell and a module i.e. thin film solar module (claimed), based on copper indium gallium selenium sulfide chalcopyrite semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids reconstruction of an inline selenium system, and provides connection of sulfur steam source only to hydrogen sulfide gas connections, and allows heating of system internal feeders, thus providing safety monitoring of the solar module, and preventing explosion risk of hybrid gas, and hence reducing the development costs, investments costs and manufacturing costs of the solar module, and providing simple and fast removal of exhaust gases consisting of hydrogen sulphide and hydrogen selenide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for performing a method for manufacturing a solar cell and a module i.e. thin film solar module based on copper indium gallium selenium sulfide chalcopyrite semiconductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a process chamber for treatment of a pre-coated glass substrate.    Hot process chamber (1)    Substrate (2)    Inlet line (3)    Prechamber (4)    Crucible (5)
NOVELTY - A thin silicon slice (114) is manufactured by applying a protection pattern (102) to a surface of a silicon block (100), where the protection pattern defines the lateral slice boundaries. An etchant is applied to the surface comprising the protection pattern, where the etchant induces silicon trenches (104) in the silicon block. The silicon trenches result from removal of the silicon located below the protection pattern, and the removal of the silicon results in the thin silicon slices. During the etching process, silicon bars (116) are interconnecting neighboring silicon slices.    USE - Method of manufacturing thin silicon slice for manufacturing solar cell and semiconductor device (claimed) including sensors and nanostructure assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures ultra thin silicon slices while reducing the silicon loss to a minimum and manufactures more individual silicon slices in one etching step. The thickness (112) of the silicon slices can be easily predefined by simply adjusting the lateral slice boundaries defined by the protection pattern. The thin silicon slice has thickness of 5-70 mu m, preferably 20 mu m. Further, after termination of the etching process, the thin silicon slices are still attached to a base. This allows for an easy handling of the silicon slices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing a solar cell; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the method steps for manufacturing a thin silicon slice.    Silicon block (100)    Protection pattern (102)    Silicon trenches (104)    Silicon slice thickness (112)    Thin silicon slice (114)    Silicon bars (116)
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 proton conductor (100) has an organic membrane (20) adhered to a water soluble electrolytic membrane (10). Both the water soluble electrolytic membrane and the organic membrane have proton conductivity. The water soluble electrolytic membrane consists of a polyphosphoric acid or a solid hydro acid such as CsHSO4 or CsH2PO4. The organic membrane consists of a poly benzimidazole.    USE - Proton conductor for fuel cell used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic membrane adhered to the water soluble electrolytic membrane suppresses contact of the water soluble electrolytic membrane with water, thus suppressing dissolution of electrolyte in water during electric power generation in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the proton conductor.    Water soluble electrolyte membrane (10)    Organic membrane (20)    Proton conductor (100)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell power generating device has a biogas preprocessor (12) from which impurity which flows through biogas is removed, a modifier (2) which modifies the fuel processed with the preprocessor, and a fuel cell stack which introduces the fuel obtained by the modifier and is generated electrochemically. A temperature detection sensor (7) detects the change of the temperature of the modifier or the gas which flows through the modifier. The impurity removal performance degradation of the preprocessor is detected based on the temperature detection signal from the sensor.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device using biogas obtained from organic waste as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of impurity removal performance of biogas preprocessor is detected at an early stage. Hence reliable generating mode and efficient fuel cell power generating device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel gas supply system of fuel cell generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (2)    Biogas desulfurizer inlet temperature detection sensor (6)    Desulfurizer catalyst temperature detection sensor (7)    Reformed-gas modifier outlet temperature detection sensor (8)    Modifier catalyst temperature detection sensor (9)    Biogas preprocessor (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a finger electrode (10) of multilayer structure that is formed on a gallium doped p-type single crystal silicon substrate (W). A layer (1) of finger electrode is formed using silver paste, and the copper thin wire is used in a layer (2) of finger electrode. The layers of the finger electrode are attached using the solderability material (2a).    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode with high aspect ratio can be formed, and the electric power generation efficiency is improved. The low cost solar cell can be provided. The occupied area of the wiring in the substrate can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrode portion of the solar cell.    Layers of finger electrode (1,2)    Solderability material (2a)    Finger electrode (10)    Silicon substrate (W)
NOVELTY - The technique involves pushing a quartz boat carried with a silicon slice in a diffusion furnace tube, and stabilizing temperature in the diffusion furnace tube, where the temperature of the diffusion/redistribution process is 865-920 degrees centigrade. Phosphorus oxychloride is fed by a small flow nitrogen gas in the diffusion furnace tube. The quartz boat carried with the diffused silicon slice is withdrawn from the diffusion furnace tube. A low doped shallow diffusion area is formed in a non electrode grid line area.    USE - Heavy and light diffusion technique for use during manufacturing of selective emitter crystalline silicon solar cell in a non electrode grid line area.    ADVANTAGE - The technique reduces the surface contact resistance of the silicon slice and the dead layer, and improves the performance of the crystalline silicon solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves heat treating a refined metallurgy poly-silicon sheet, and performing an oxidation treatment on a silicon sheet that is treated under nitrogen and oxygen to form an oxidative horizon. The oxidative horizon is charged into phosphorus sources and diffused to make resistance of a surface block resistor. A drive-in treatment and a heat insulation process are performed on the refined metallurgy poly-silicon sheet under nitrogen and oxygen. Phosphorus diffusion of the refined metallurgy poly-silicon sheet is finished.    USE - Phosphorus diffusion method for producing a refined metallurgy poly-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the leakage current of the solar cell, and increases the reliability of solar cell.
NOVELTY - Preparing carbon doped nanometer titanium dioxide film with visible light activity comprises stirring in the electrifying process, depositing titanium carbide nanometer particles on the surface of the substrate, and heating.    USE - The method and film are useful for preparing carbon doped nanometer TiO2 film, used in the fields of visible light photocatalysis, photolysis hydrogen production or solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrophoretic depositing device is simple; and the electrophoretic depositing solution can be recycled; the invention method can realize the energy-saving and emission-reduction in the production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing carbon doped nanometer TiO2 film with visible light activity, where the TiC is as raw material; and the direct current regulated power supply or constant potential rectifier is as input device; the suspension of nanometer TiC is electrophoretic depositing liquid; the electromagnetic stirring is implemented in the electrifying process; the TiC nanometer particles are deposited on the surface of the substrate to form the TiC film; the formed TiC film is heated by the muffle; when the color of the TiC film is changed, the carbon-containing TiO2 film with visible light activity is formed; the input voltage is in the range of 10-30 V during electrophoretic depositing, and the electrophoretic time is in the range of 0.5-10 hours; the electrophoretic depositing liquid is the suspension with 10-40 g/L nanometer titanium carbide; the heating temperature is in the range of 350-450 degrees C; and the oxidizing time is in the range of 0.5-6 hours. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is use of the film material obtained by the method in the fields of visible light photocatalysis, photolysis hydrogen production or solar cell (claimed).
NOVELTY - An iron containing photo-sensitizer is new.    USE - An iron containing photo-sensitizer for a composite photocatalyst (claimed) for degrading sensitized solar cell or organic pollutants.    ADVANTAGE - The compound easily dissolves in water to obtain bottle green solution; lightly dissolves in ethanol; and has very high complex stability at pH value of less than 8, and degradation ratio in methyl orange of greater than or equal to 90% within 1 hour.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An iron containing photo-sensitizer of formula (I) is new. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing (I);    (2) a composite photocatalyst comprising (I) absorbed on nano-titanium oxide as substrate; and    (3) a method of producing a composite photocatalyst comprising mixing ethanol solution and titanium chloride; mixing ethanol, sodium hydroxide and triethanolamine having a mole ratio of 1:1:4; adding dropwise the prepared titanium chloride solution; filtering the mixture to separate formed sodium chloride; mixing filtrate and hot water; distilling the mixture for 2-3 times; adjusting the pH value to below 3; heating the mixture in a water bath controlled at 100 degrees C for 1-4 hours to obtain titanium oxide suspension liquid; adding (I); stirring and controlling the pH value to 3-7; setting aside the obtained mixture for 12-36 hours in the absence of light to obtain colloidal composite photocatalyst; and filtering.
NOVELTY - Forming electrical connections between parts of a fuel cell comprises subjecting a contact paste positioned between the parts to alternating flows of gasses having high and low partial pressures of oxygen at a temperature of less than 1200 degrees C.    USE - The method is useful for forming electrical connections between parts of a fuel cell (claimed), which is solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms conductive interconnections having sufficient mechanical stability because the pastes can be cured at a temperature less than the temperatures of the surrounding materials thus allowing desired portions to be cured while allowing other portions such as the glass or ceramic portions to maintain their desired mechanical and electrical properties. The method provides low resistance electrical contacts within the solid oxide fuel cells.
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 - An aryl-sulfonic acid compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel aryl-sulfonic acid compound is used for electron-accepting substance and thin film for organic electroluminescent device (all claimed) such as organic light-emitting diode and polymer organic light-emitting diode, capacitor electrode protective film, antistatic film, ion-conductive film, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aryl-sulfonic acid compound has high solubility with respect to amorphous substance and organic solvent even at room temperature, and provides organic electroluminescent device having low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, improved light-emitting current efficiency, uniform light-emitting surface and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aryl-sulfonic acid compound of formula (1) is new.    X=O, S or NH;    Ar=aryl;and    n=1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charge-transporting varnish contains electron-accepting substance containing aryl-sulfonic acid compound, charge-transporting substance and solvent.
NOVELTY - 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 - Salts of aryl-alkyl-substituted imidazolium and triazolium compounds (I) are new.    USE - The salts of (I) are useful: as ionic fluids; in a battery, a double layer condenser and a fuel cell; as solvents and solvent additives for chemical conversion and separation of substances; and for storing hydrogen (all claimed). The salts of (I) are useful: as extracting agents; in electrochemical application; separating metals (plating); as phase changing material; in thermodynamic application; in synthetic or catalytic reactions; in photovoltaic cells or organic light emitting diodes; and for regrowing raw materials e.g. cellulose. The salts of (I) are useful: in hydroformylation reaction, oligomerization reaction, carbon-carbon-bond formation reaction, esterification, isomerization reaction and amide bond formation reaction; for depolymerization of polymer; and for extraction of organic cyclic and open chain ether.    ADVANTAGE - The salts of (I): provide batteries and fuel cells with high temperature stability and good conductivity; and exhibit high quantum yield and excellent solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Salts of aryl-alkyl-substituted imidazolium and triazolium compounds of formula (I) are new.    X- = anion; either    Y1, Y2 = CH; or    Y1 = CH; and    Y2 = N; or    Y1 = N; and    Y2 = CH;    n = 1-18;    Q = CH3, OH, -OR1x, SO3H, -SO3R1x, COOH, -COOR1x, -COR1x, NH2, -NHR1x, N(R1x)2 or -CH(R1x)2;    Z = H or R1x;    dotted line = optional bond;    R1-R5 = H, halo, NO2, NH2, -NHR1x, -N(R1x)2, R1x, COOR1x or -OR1x; and    R1x = optionally substituted and/or branched 1-18C alkyl.    Provided that (I) excludes: compound, where Y1 and Y2 are CH and R1-R5 are H; compound, where Y1 and Y2 are CH, R1, R3, R5 are CH3, n is 1, 2 or 6 and Q is CH3; compound, where Y1 is CH, Y2 is N, R1-R5 are H, n is 1, and Q is CH3; and compound, where Y1, Y2 are CH, R1, R2, R4, R5 are H, R3 is OR1x, and R1x is hydrocarbon having 3C or 12C.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric field effect transistor has source and drain regions that are formed on the surface of the organic semiconductor layer. A channel is formed between the source and drain regions. The change of electric current or threshold voltage is identified by irradiating the light on the surface of the organic semiconductor layer.    USE - Photoelectric field effect transistor e.g. metal oxide semiconductor transistor used as photo sensor. Can also be used in solar cell, infrared sensor, photoelectric transducer, image sensor, scanner, integrated circuit (IC) card, smart card, electronic tag, gas sensor, biosensor, blood sensor, immune sensor, taste sensor and LCD element.    ADVANTAGE - The sensitivity of the photo sensor is improved by providing the organic semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the photoelectric field effect transistor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
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 - A photoelectric transducer material containing anthracene derivative (1), is new.    USE - Novel photoelectric transducer material containing anthracene derivative is used as organic solar cell material and used for photoelectric transducer and organic solar cell used for apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to photovoltaic element such as photodetector, photoconductive cell, image pickup tube, photodiode, solar cell, timepiece, mobile telephone, mobile personal computer, photosensor system and imaging device such as digital camera and digital video.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has highly efficient transfer characteristic and high conversion efficiency. The apparatus using photoelectric transducer or organic solar cell has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer material containing anthracene derivative of formula (1), is new.    R1-R10=1-40C alkyl, 2-40C alkenyl, 1-40C alkoxy, 6-40C aryloxy, 1-40C alkylthio, 6-40C aryl, 3-40C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted), H or halo, where at least one of R1-R10 is amino group of formula: Ar2-N(-Ar1)- (2);and    Ar1,Ar2=1-40C alkyl, 6-40C aryl or 3-40C heteroaryl.    R1-R4 and R6-R9 optionally combines together to form ring. Ar1 and Ar2 optionally combine to form ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic solar cell, which includes layer(s) including photoelectric transducer material containing anthracene derivative (1).
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)
NOVELTY - Boranyl organic compounds (1 and 2) are new.    USE - Boranyl organic compound is used for organic photoelectric device, organic solar cell, organic light emitting device, organophotoreceptor drum and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The boranyl organic compound provides organic photoelectric device having improved thermal stability, stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Boranyl organic compounds of formula (1 and 2) are new.    X1-X10=CR1 and nitrogen, and one of X1-X6 is CR2, and one of X7-X10 is CR2;    Y1=oxygen or sulfur;    Ar1,Ar2=aryl and hetero aryl (both optionally having substituent);    R1=H, halo, cyano, hydroxy, amino, nitro, carboxyl, or optionally substituted group chosen from 1-20C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, 1-30C hetero cyclo alkyl, 6-30C aryl and 2-30C hetero aryl, where R1 bonded to form fused ring;and    R2=single bond, or 1-20C alkylene, 3-30C cyclo alkylene, 1-30C heterocyclo alkylene, 6-30C arylene and 2-30C heteroarylene (all optionally substituted), where R2 is bonded with boron.
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a damage layer (202) of a silicon ingot by slicing. A phosphorus silicate glass (PSG) insulating layer (203) is formed on top of a silicon substrate (201) by performing thermal oxidation of oxygen, phosphorus oxychloride and nitrogen gas. A conductive impurity is equipped in the silicon substrate, where the impurity is gathered by diffusing heat within the silicon substrate. The PSG insulating layer and the damage layer are removed by performing a wet etching process.    USE - Method for gathering impurity in a silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage layer in the silicon substrate is utilized as a gathering region, and the method provides improved impurity gathering effect. The gathering process gets accomplished independent of an emitter layer formation process, thus reducing restriction for temperature during impurity gathering process. The fabrication cost of a silicon solar cell is lowered by utilizing low-quality silicon during impurity gathering process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon solar cell.    Silicon substrate (201)    Damage layer (202)    Phosphorus silicate glass insulating layer (203)
NOVELTY - Treating a perflourinated ionomer membrane to increase the membrane's rate of absorption of electrolyte solution, which involves immersing the membrane in H2SO4; removing the membrane from H2SO4; immersing the membrane in H2O; removing the membrane from H2O; and immersing the membrane to glycerin.    USE - For treating a perflourinated ionomer membrane to increase the membrane's rate of absorption of electrolyte solution (claimed) used in semi-fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method accelerates the wetting of the membranes by aqueous electrolyte solutions, thus reducing the start up time for metal/hydrogen peroxide-based semi-fuel cells. The method allows a NAFION (RTM: ion exchange membrane) to be stored dry within a semi-fuel cell module. This is critical since the magnesium anode of a semi-fuel cell must also be stored dry to prevent its corrosion. Upon activation of the semi-fuel cell, the Nafion membrane treated instantly allows ionic transport to readily take place between the anode and cathode compartments. The semi-fuel cell is then able to generate and maintain sufficient voltage. In the situation where a semi-fuel cell is used to power an unmanned underwater vehicle, the method reduces the vehicle's dependence on standby/auxiliary batteries.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (2) with anode (9) and cathode (10). A fuel supply unit (3) supplies fuel to anode of fuel cell through fuel supply path (12). A temperature control unit (7) in the middle of fuel supply path, rises the temperature of fuel. The fuel is hydrazine.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, aircraft, railway and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of the fuel is increased, the fuel cell is warmed in a short time efficiently and the starting property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Temperature control unit (7)    Anode (9)    Cathode (10)    Fuel supply path (12)
NOVELTY - The 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 - Fuel cell purge system (200) comprises fuel supply (108); adjustable fuel cell current load (116); passive purge valve(s) (112) to purge accumulated non-fuel material in fuel cell(s) (102), where passive purge valve (i.e. passive bidirectional valve including dome valve, or passive unidirectional valve) operates according to pressure differential across it; and purge management module (118) comprising purge request module (120) for determining when to increase fuel pressure to initiate purge, and purge complete module (122) for determining when to decrease fuel pressure to complete purge.    USE - Fuel cell (i.e. hydrogen, propane, butane, or methane fuel cell, which is single fuel cell, fuel cell stack, or fuel cell array) purge system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A simple, low-cost, and effective purge system that minimizes system complexity while maintaining high fuel utilization, is achieved. The adjustments of the current load can be done rapidly, and thus rapid variations of the fuel pressure are possible, i.e. quick, controlled purges are possible. The passive purge valve has low cost and seals reliably at very low pressures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a fuel cell gas purge system having completed purge detection.    Fuel cell (102)    Fuel supply (108)    Passive purge valve (112)    Adjustable fuel cell current load (116)    Purge management module (118)    Purge request module (120)    Purge complete module (122)    Fuel cell purge system (200)
NOVELTY - Surface processing of substrate (100) comprises providing a first component required for the processing of the surface; providing deposition composition(s) comprising further components required for the processing of the surface; and applying the deposition composition over the region to be processed according to the predetermined pattern. The first component required for processing the surface acts with the further component(s) required for processing of the surface to process the surface only in the area of the predetermined pattern.    USE - Method for processing a surface of substrate including silicon-on-insulator substrates which are used as components in the fabrication of devices such as semiconductor devices (such as silicon solar cell devices), silicon inkjet printheads, microfluidic devices or other microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method may be advantageously used in processes where one of the process materials is dangerous or difficult to handle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the deposition of two drops of a solution containing an etching component onto the acidic polymer layer.    Substrate (100)    Silicon wafer (105)    Dielectric layer (110)    Polymer film (115)    Inkjet device (120)
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 dye-sensitized solar cell has imidazolium compound as electrolyte, and pyrrolidone group-containing compound (I) optionally substituted with at least one ether group as sensitizing dye.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has high short circuit current, excellent preservability, and reduced inflammability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell has imidazolium compound as electrolyte, and pyrrolidone group-containing compound of formula (I) optionally substituted with at least one ether group as sensitizing dye.    R1=optionally substituted (alkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl or heterocyclic ring);    R2=coupling group which forms cyclic structure with nitrogen;    R3=H, optionally substituted (halogen ,alkyl or alkoxy);    R4=coupling group;    R5=optionally substituted (alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic ring);    X1=oxygen, sulfur or selenium;    X2=optionally substituted (carbon, oxygen or sulfur);and    n=0 or 4.    R1, N and R2 are coupled to form cyclic structure, or benzene ring, nitrogen and R1 are coupled to form cyclic structure. When n is 2 or more, X1 is optionally differs from R5. The carbon-carbon double bond is E-type or Z-type.
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured by forming buffer layer and/or bipolar electrode using target containing zinc oxide type material by forming transparent conductive film of zinc oxide type into film on board by sputtering method in atmosphere containing hydrogen gas, oxygen gas and/or water vapor.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, and keeps permeability of visible ray favorable while reducing surface resistance of transparent conductive film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell is manufactured by forming buffer layer and/or bipolar electrode using target containing zinc oxide type material by forming transparent conductive film of zinc oxide type into film on board by sputtering method in atmosphere containing hydrogen gas, oxygen gas and/or water vapor. The solar cell comprises buffer layer arranged between back surface electrode, photovoltaic cell as electric power removing electrode which is on opposite sides at side of light-incidence, and bipolar electrode which is arranged among photovoltaic cells. The buffer layer and/or bipolar electrode contain transparent conductive film as zinc oxide basic composition material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the film-forming apparatus for manufacturing solar cell.    Sputter apparatus (1)    Film formation chamber (3)    Coarsely ground exhausting part (4)    Board tray (5)    Power supply (14)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor melt solution (2) consisting of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium is held at a temperature beyond the melting point of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium. A preset amount of the melt solution is dripped on the main surface of a porous substrate (3) consisting of single crystal or polycrystal of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium. A thin film of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium crystal is then epitaxially grown on the main surface of substrate, to obtain a semiconductor crystal thin film.    USE - Preparation of semiconductor crystal thin film for solar cells (claimed). Can also be used as substrate for large-scale integrated circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical preparation of high-quality semiconductor crystal thin films with low defects. The obtained thin film provides silicon thin-film solar cells having excellent conversion efficiency equal to that of bulk crystal silicon solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor melt solution consisting of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium is held at a temperature beyond the melting point of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium. A preset amount of the melt solution is dripped on the main surface of a porous substrate consisting of single crystal or polycrystal of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium. A thin film of silicon, germanium, or silicon-germanium crystal is then epitaxially grown on the main surface of substrate, to obtain a semiconductor crystal thin film. The substrate is produced using meta-radical silicon or solar-grade silicon as raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the silicon thin-film preparation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crucible (1)    Hole (1a)    Semiconductor melt solution (2)    Substrate (3)
NOVELTY - A molded component comprising resin composition containing silicon-type polymer (a) having repeating unit (I) and polymer (b) having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond is prepared. Crosslinked structure is formed between components (a and b). Then the molded component is made to contact with solution of metal salt or suspension liquid, metal in the metal salt is reduced, and metal microparticles are formed inside or on the surface of molded component, to obtain composite material.    USE - Manufacture of composite material for molded article (claimed). Uses included but are not limited to wiring board, solar cell, circuit board, semiconductor substrate, electromagnetic shielding material, mobile telephone, micro-electro-mechanical system, motor vehicle component, motor, antenna, inductance element, magnetic component and ornament.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides composite material having excellent adhesiveness with metal plated layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A molded component comprising resin composition containing silicon-type polymer (a) having repeating unit of formula: -(Si(H)(R1))a-(Si(R2)(R3))100-a (I) and polymer (b) having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond is prepared. Crosslinked structure is formed between components (a and b). Then the molded component is made to contact is solution or metal salt or suspension liquid, metal in the metal salt is reduced and metal microparticles are formed inside or on the surface of molded component, to obtain composite material.    R1-R3=monohydric organic group;and    a=more than 0 to 100.    a and a-100 are copolymerization ratio in polymer.
NOVELTY - A spinneret comprises core side nozzle (3) which discharges first solution used as core part of fiber structure of core sheath, sheath side nozzle (5a) provided in outer periphery of core side nozzle, and sheath side casing (5) where second solution supply path which supplies second solution is formed. The core side nozzle protrudes predetermined length from tip of sheath side nozzle when sheath side casing is attached to outer periphery of core side nozzle while core side nozzle is penetrated inside sheath side nozzle.    USE - Spinneret for electrospinning apparatuses used for fiber-forming nanofiber of core sheath structure or hollow structure, and used in field of health care such as regeneration medicine engineering, wound material and drug delivery, field of biotechnology such as affinity membrane aiming at purification of biomolecule, field of environmental engineering such as purification of quality of polluted water, energy field such as sensor, polymer battery, dye-sensitized solar cell, and polymer film fuel cell, and field of protection and security such as protective clothing supposing reinforcement of composite material, attack for bioterrorism and cloud attack.    ADVANTAGE - The spinneret can respond to manufacture of nanofiber in which morphologies differ. The applied voltage does not need to be high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially notched front view of the spinneret.    Base (1)    Core side casing (2)    Core side nozzle (3)    Sheath side casing (5)    Sheath side nozzle (5a)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a solar cell layer (4) with a solar cell, a surface layer (3) that is radiation permeable, and a hydrophobic coating (6) coated on the surface layer, where the coating is UV resistant and exhibits a chemical bond with the surface layer. The coating in the initial condition exhibits an alkoxy-silane component, an alcohol component, or a fluoroalkylsilane component. The solar cell layer is arranged between the surface layer and a rear side layer (2). The rear side layer, the surface layer and the solar cell layer are held together by a frame (5).    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophobic coating provided on light incidence side of the module decreases moistening of the light incidence side, and reduces dripping of water from the surface layer and deposition of dirt particles, so that the surface layer maintains high transmission level for a longer period of time, thus preventing reduction in efficiency of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a photovoltaic module.    Thickness (D)    Photovoltaic module (1)    Rear side layer (2)    Surface layer (3)    Solar cell layer (4)    Frame (5)    Hydrophobic coating (6)
NOVELTY - The cell (4) is connected to an adsorption unit (3) designed to dry supplied gas by adsorption and to provide heat for heating up the cell. An adsorbate feed unit (2) e.g. moistening unit, is provided for providing adsorbate e.g. water, for adsorption in the adsorption unit. The cell is heated by the supplied gas or by heat conductance in starting phase, where drying of the cell takes place during disconnection of the cell. The adsorption unit comprises zeolite as an adsorbent, and a desorbing unit is provided to desorb the adsorbent during heating of the cell.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane-fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption unit is designed to dry the supplied gas by adsorption and to provide heat for heating up the cell, thus operating the fuel cell in an energy efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell connected to an adsorption unit.    Pump (1)    Adsorbate feed unit (2)    Adsorption unit (3)    Polymer electrolyte membrane-fuel cell (4)    Storage container (8)
NOVELTY - Membrane comprises a porous base membrane and a hydrophilic coating bonded to the porous base membrane, where the hydrophilic coating comprises a hydrophilic additive and a hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular weight of greater than 2500 Daltons and is derivatized with an electron beam reactive group, which is configured to permanently bond the hydrophilic coating to the porous base membrane upon exposure to high energy irradiation.    USE - The coated membrane is useful in liquid filtration, water purification, chemical separations, charged ultra-filtration membranes, protein sequestration/purification, waste treatment membranes, biomedical applications, pervaporation, gas separation, the fuel cell industry, electrolysis, dialysis, cation-exchange resins, batteries, reverse osmosis, dielectrics/capacitors, industrial electrochemistry, sulfur dioxide electrolysis, chloralkali production, and super acid catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The porous membrane exhibits high water flow, low or no extractables over multiple wet-dry cycles and/or repeated steam sterilization cycles (autoclave) with no weight loss or degradation and demonstrates high fluxes of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on the porous membrane, comprising applying the hydrophilic coating to the porous base membrane; irradiating the coated porous base membrane with a high energy source; and covalently grafting the electron beam reactive groups to the porous base membrane to permanently form the hydrophilic surface on the porous base membrane.
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 structure has a transparent conducting film deposited on a light receiving surface of an amorphous/monocrystalline/polycrystalline silicon solar cell substrate that is fixed at a welding spot between conducting gate lines. A thickness of the transparent conducting film is 5-100 nanometers, where the transparent conducting film is made of transparent conducting oxidized metal, indium tin oxide, zinc oxide or aluminum. The gate lines are arranged on the light receiving surface of the silicon solar cell substrate in parallel.    USE - Emitter structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can reduce the shading area, the emitter light reflection of the solar cell substrate and the serial resistance of the solar cell, thus improving the efficiency of the silicon solar cell. The power loss is caused by transverse current in the top layer of the solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an emitter structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has a transparent conductive glass (4) deposited with a layer of P-type amorphous silicon membrane (3) with a thickness of about 50 to 200 nanometers. The silicon membrane is deposited with a layer of composite membrane of an N-type micron grain silicon and transparent oxide (2) with a thickness of about 5 to 50 microns. The composite membrane is formed by preparing a poly-silicon material and mixing with a solution of inorganic oxide i.e. zinc oxide or titanium oxide gel. A layer of silver/aluminum back electrode (1) is provided on the composite membrane.    USE - Silica-based membrane solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes the composite membrane of grain poly-silicon, which avoids the difficulty of hardly depositing the large grain polycrystalline membrane directly. The battery has low manufacturing cost, simple technique, high photoelectric conversion efficiency and wide industrialization value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a silica-based membrane solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silica-based membrane solar battery.    Silver/aluminum back electrode (1)    N-type micron grain silicon and transparent oxide (2)    P-type amorphous silicon membrane (3)    Transparent conductive glass (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has a passivation layer positioned on a photoelectric conversion layer, and another passivation layer positioned between the photoelectric conversion layer and the former passivation layer. The passivation layers are made of metal oxide, alumina, zinc oxide, tin indium oxide or silicon oxide with negative fixed charge, where a thickness of the former passivation layer is 2-100 nanometers and thickness of the latter passivation layer is 1-15 nanometers.    USE - Passivation layer structure for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure efficiently improves surface passivation effect of photoelectric element and service life of current carrier due to that the latter passivation layer is positioned between the substrate and the former passivation layer, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a passivation layer structure of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a passivation layer structure.
NOVELTY - The module has a transparent conductive layer placed on a photoelectric conversion layer. Multiple nano scattering points e.g. multiple nano metal clusters, are formed in the transparent conductive layer, and a metallic layer is formed on the transparent conductive layer. Size of the points is 10 to 50 nanometers, where the points are made of material of gold, silver, aluminum, tin, nickel, platinum, titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, or indium. The transparent conductive layer is made of material of indium tin oxide, fluorine doped indium oxide, aluminum, or gallium doped zinc oxide.    USE - Back electrode module for a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a back electrode module of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back electrode module.
NOVELTY - The method involves etching multiple in-continuous concave grooves with a groove depth of 20 to 150 microns on a rear surface of a substrate of a uni-junction or multi-junction compound solar battery chip. A back electrode metal is vapor-deposited on a substrate rear surface through a metal vapor deposition technique. A part of the metal in the concave groove and a part on the substrate rear surface are formed to be a back electrode. A pattern is formed on a substrate surface through a photo-etching technique.    USE - Method for preparing a back electrode of a solar battery chip.    ADVANTAGE - The method shortens the internal heat conducting passage and the chip series resistance, and improves the radiation performance of the solar battery chip and the photoelectric transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery chip.
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 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 - The solar cell has dielectric layer (302) provided between the conductive layer (310) made of doped polysilicon and the substrate made of silicon to restrict the junction current flow. The point contacts (312) are formed in the dielectric layer to enable junction current flow through the dielectric layer. The substrate is formed with resist layer (304) including aluminum particles.    USE - Solar cell such as hetero-junction with intrinsic thin layer type solar cell and polysilicon emitter type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Need for aligning the metal grid conductors to the contact is avoided by the dielectric layer. Since point contacts are used to increase current density, efficiency of solar cells is improved. Patterning can be accomplished by low cost process such as masking, screen printing, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view explaining particles masking process.    Dielectric layer (302)    Masking resist layer (304)    Contact hole (308)    Conductive layer (310)    Contact (312)
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 carbazole derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel carbazole derivative used as organic electroluminescent element material, luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, measuring instrument, display board, solar cell, image sensor, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and marker lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The carbazole derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbazole derivative of formula: A-Ar-B'(1).    Ar=optionally substituted bivalent condensed-ring-aromatic-compound 10-50C hydrocarbyl group;    A=carbazole group of formula (I);    B'=carbazole group of formula (II);    R1-R16=6-60C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 2-50C alkenyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50C arylthio or 1-50C alkoxy carbonyl (all optionally substituted), H, amino, halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl or carboxyl;and    a-d,s-v=0-4.    R1-R4 optionally combines to form optionally saturated 5- or 6-membered ring optionally having substituent.
NOVELTY - An aromatic-amine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel aromatic-amine derivative used as luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, measuring instrument, display board, solar cell, image sensor, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and marker lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic-amine derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic-amine derivative of formula: Ar1-N(-Ar2)-Ar0-N(-Ar4)-Ar3 (1) is new.    Ar0=chrysenylene group optionally substituted by alkyl or aryl;    Ar1,Ar-3=1-naphthyl group optionally substituted by alkyl or aryl;and    Ar2,Ar4=phenyl optionally substituted by alkyl or aryl.    -NAr1Ar2 is coupled at 6-position of chrysenylene group and -NAr3Ar4 is coupled at 12-position of chrysenylene group.
NOVELTY - An aromatic-amine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel aromatic-amine derivative used as luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, display board, measuring instrument, marker lamp, solar cell, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic-amine derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic-amine derivative of formula (1) is new.    A1-A4,R1-R14=6-50C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 3-50C cycloalkyl, 6-50C aralkyl or 5-50C heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted) or silyl;and    m,n,p,q=0-5.    A1-A4 optionally combine with each other, to form optionally saturated cyclic structure of optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring. R11-R14 optionally combine, to form optionally saturated cyclic structure.
NOVELTY - An aromatic-amine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel aromatic-amine derivative used as luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, display board, measuring instrument, marker lamp, solar cell, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic-amine derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic-amine derivative of formula: Ar1-N(-Ar2)-Ar0-N(-Ar4)-Ar3 (1) is new.    Ar0=optionally substituted chrysenylene group;    Ar1,Ar-3=4-(2-phenylpropane-2-yl)phenyl group of formula (2);and    Ar2,Ar4=optionally substituted 6-50C aryl.
NOVELTY - An aromatic-amine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel aromatic-amine derivative used as luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, display board, measuring instrument, marker lamp, solar cell, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic-amine derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic-amine derivative of formula (1) is new.    A1-A4,R1-R10=6-60C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50C aryl thio, 1-50C alkoxy carbonyl or 6-50C arylamino (all optionally substituted) or silyl, H, amino, nitro, halo, cyano, carboxyl or hydroxyl;    m=0-5;    X1,X2=6-20C arylene or 5-50C heterocyclic group (both optionally substituted);and    a=0 or 1.    A1-A4 optionally combine with each other, to form optionally saturated cyclic structure of optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring.
NOVELTY - Aminated fullerene is formed by directly coupling nitrogen atom of ester-substituted cyclic secondary amino group formed by ester group-containing carbon chain having branches bonding with carbon atom in substituted or unsubstituted cyclic secondary amino group (1) directly or via carbon chain of 1-2C carbon atom and fullerene.    USE - Aminated fullerene is used for chemically amplified resist. Can also be used for electronic conduction material, semiconductor, bioactive substance solar cell material, resin additive and pharmaceutical.    ADVANTAGE - Aminated fullerene has high solubility with respect to ester solvent and is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aminated fullerene is formed by directly coupling nitrogen atom of ester-substituted cyclic secondary amino group formed by ester group containing carbon chain having branches bonding with carbon atom in substituted or unsubstituted cyclic secondary amino group of formula (1) directly or via carbon chain of 1-2C carbon atom and fullerene.    n=1-4.
NOVELTY - The silicon chip has a high-purity silicon substrate and a low purity silicon substrate. A high-purity silicon layer is formed on low-purity silicon substrate through melted high-purity silicon. The purity range of the low purity silicon substrate is about 60-99.99 %. An additional silicon layer is formed between low purity silicon substrate and high-purity silicon layer.    USE - Silicon chip for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization ratio of the high-purity of silicon of silicon chip is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing silicon chip; and    (2) device for manufacturing silicon chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the silicon chip.
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 - A polymerizable carbonyl compound (1 or 2) is new.    USE - Novel polymerizable carbonyl compound is used for surfactant for manufacturing surface treated component such as textiles, stone, filter, anti-dust mask, fuel cell, glass, paper, wood, leather, fur, asbestos, brick, cement, metal, metal oxide, ceramics article, plastics, coating component or plaster (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymerizable carbonyl compound efficiently provides surface treated component which is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymerizable carbonyl compound of formulae: (Rf-(R1-X0-(CO)t-R2-)q)mX1-R3-Z or Rf-R1-X2-CO-(NH)r-R3-Z, is new.    Rf=polyfluoroalkyl optionally having ether linkage;    R1=direct bond, 1-4C alkylene or 6-10C arylene;    R2=direct bond, 1-4C alkylene or 6-20C arylene;    R3=direct bond, 1-15C alkylene, or 6-20C arylene optionally having urethane bond or urea bond;    X0,X2=direct bond, -O-, -S- or -NH-;    X1=direct bond, -O-, -S-, -SO2-, -N(-asterisk)- or -NH-;    Z=polymeric chosen from trialkoxy silyl, monomethyl dialkoxy silyl, trihalosilyl, (meth)acryloxy, (meth)acryloyl amino, vinyl or 1-methyl vinyl;    q,t,r=0 or 1;and    m=1 or 2.    When q is 0, Z is (meth)acryloxy or (meth)acryloyl amino, and R3 is 6-20C arylene optionally having urethane bond or urea bond. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymerizable carbonyl compound.
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 - A polymer composition contains polymer having polyoxyalkylene chain and hydroxyl group, polymer (P) obtained by carrying out urethanation reaction of compound having alkoxy silyl group and isocyanate group (1) and compound (A) chosen from group containing diacyl hydrazine type-compound, aminotriazole type-compound or benzotriazole type-compound.    USE - Polymer composition is used for curable composition (claimed) is used as sealing material for construction, multi-layer glasses and back surface of solar cell, electrical insulation material for cables, coating material, film material, gasket material and casting material.    ADVANTAGE - The curable composition comprising polymer composition has reduced viscosifying rate during storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer composition contains polymer having polyoxyalkylene chain and hydroxyl group, polymer obtained by carrying out urethanation reaction of compound having alkoxy silyl group and isocyanate group of formula: (X1-)a(R-)bSi-Q2-NCO (1) and compound chosen from group containing diacyl hydrazine type-compound, aminotriazole type-compound or benzotriazole type-compound.    X1=1-6C alkoxy;    R=1-6C alkyl;    a=2 or 3;    b=0 or 1;    a+b=3;and    Q2=1-20C divalent organic group.
NOVELTY - A high performance multi-hole carbonized fabric is prepared by blending oxidized fiber and polyamide fiber (1-90 wt.% of total fiber) to obtain a blended fabric, and hot treating the blended fabric at 700-2500 degrees C for 5 minutes to 120 hours under inert gas protection.    USE - Preparation of high performance multi-hole carbonized fabric for use as electromagnetic wave-resistant material, reinforced composite material or gas diffusion layer material of fuel cell; and for anode and/or cathode of fuel cell, particularly proton exchange membrane fuel cell or direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbonized fabric has density of 1.2-2.0 g/cm3, surface resistance of not greater than 1.0 Omega /square, excellent air permeability, high void content and higher electric conductivity. When carbonized fabric is used as gas diffusion layer material of fuel cell, the fuel cell can offer a relative high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a high performance multi-hole carbonized fabric; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising anode or cathode including carbonized fabric.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram of preparation of high performance multi-hole carbonized fabric. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A benzoquinoline compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel benzoquinoline compound used for electroluminescent element and organic solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The benzoquinoline compound has excellent durability and red light emission efficiency. The electroluminescent element comprising benzoquinoline compound has excellent driving durability of device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A benzoquinoline compound of formula (1) is new.    M=bivalent metal or trivalent metal;    n=cation value of M;and    R1-R8=1-30C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, 5-membered to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl including N, O and/or S, adamantyl, 2-30C alkenyl, 2-30C alkynyl, 6-30C aryl, 1-30C alkoxy, 6-30C aryloxy, heteroaryl including N, O and/or S, 6-30C arylthio, 1-30C alkylcarbonyl, 6-30C arylcarbonyl, mono- or di- 1-30C alkylamino, mono- or di- 6-30C arylamino, tri(1-30C)alkylsilyl, di(1-30C)alkyl (6-30C)arylsilyl, tri(6-30C)arylsilyl, di(6-30C)arylboranyl or di(1-30C)alkylboranyl (optionally substituted by alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, adamantly, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkoxyl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, arylthio, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, alkylamino, arylamino, trialkylsilyl, dialkylarylsilyl, triarylsilyl, diarylboranyl or dialkylboranyl), H, halo, cyano, nitro or hydroxy.    All R1-R8 are not hydrogen.
NOVELTY - A reaction solution is prepared by passing a stock solution through primary ion-exchange resin, and pH of the reaction solution is measured. Primary phosphotungstic acid solution is obtained when, the pH value is less than specific value. Secondary phosphotungstic acid solution is obtained when, the pH value is more than the specific value.    USE - Preparation of phosphotungstic acid used as oxidation catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly quality phosphotungstic acid having excellent conductivity in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of production of phosphotungstic acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A biphenyl compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel biphenyl compound used for organic photoelectric device (claimed) such as organic solar cell, organophotoreceptor drum, organic transistor and organic light-emitting device for flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The biphenyl compound has excellent stability, durability and thermal stability. The organic photoelectric device comprising biphenyl compound has excellent efficiency, driving voltage and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biphenyl compound of formula (1) is new.    X1-X6 of Ar6 and/or Ar7=nitrogen or carbon;    Ar6 and/or Ar7=phenyl;    Ar1=6-30C arylene or 2-30C heteroarylene (both optionally substituted), aryl or heteroaryl;    Ar2-Ar5=aryl, arylamine, heteroaryl group including O, N or S, or heteroarylamine (all optionally substituted by arylamine, aryl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl or heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted), halo, alkyl, arkenyl, alkoxy, nitrile or acetylene);    m,n=0-3;and    m+n=more than 1.    Ar2-Ar5 are optionally integrated with one another, to form a loop.
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar cell comprises multi-layered structure on first surface of substrate (100) and made of different semiconductor materials from elements of same group; first electrode layer (140) on the multi-layered structure, which is a ring shaped structure having a vacant space; insulation layer (160) on the vacant space; and second electrode layer (180) on the insulation layer and insulated from the first electrode layer.    USE - A thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-film solar cell is simple, has reduced material usage in its fabrication, and has reduced fabrication cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a structure of the thin-film solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Hetero-structure layer (120)    First electrode layer (140)    Insulation layer (160)    Second electrode layer (180)
NOVELTY - The slice (1) has an electrode printing area for printing a front face electrode, where the front face electrode is installed on a front surface of the electrode printing area. The electrode printing area is printed with phosphorus slurry (2).    USE - Solar cell crystalline silicon slice for phosphorus slurry diffusion.    ADVANTAGE - The slice provides excellent diffusion and is effectively printed with the phosphorus slurry in a diffusion furnace, thus effectively realizing perfect selective diffusion, hence improving the photoelectric efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell crystalline silicon slice.    Solar cell crystalline silicon slice (1)    Phosphorus slurry (2)
NOVELTY - A crystal growth apparatus comprises crystal growth furnace (9) provided with quartz crucible (1), raw material melting furnace (10), and supply unit (22) that repeatedly supplies melting raw material (3) from raw material melting furnace to quartz crucible. The crystal growth furnace has supply port that supplies melting raw material and is connectable and separable with respect to raw material melting furnace. The raw material melting furnace and crystal growth furnace can independently be pressure-regulated.    USE - Crystal growth apparatus used in growing silicon crystal used as semiconductor material for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has quartz crucible that can be used for a long period of time, and improved working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a crystal growth method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the crystal growth apparatus.    Quartz crucible (1)    Melting raw material (3)    Crystal growth furnace (9)    Raw material melting furnace (10)    Supply unit (22)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion element a counter electrode (18) with brush-shaped carbon nanotube arranged on surface of substrate (4) through adhesive layer (7). A thermo-element (10) is arranged between the normal and cooling surfaces (15) of the substrate through insulation layer. A semiconductor (12) of P-type or N-type is arranged in series through the electrodes (11,13) for thermo-element.    USE - Energy conversion element e.g. photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorption efficiency of energy conversion element is improved, since the counter electrode with brush-shaped carbon nanotube is arranged on surface of substrate. Thus the electric power generation efficiency of the energy conversion element is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the energy conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (4)    Adhesive layer (7)    Thermo-element (10)    Electrodes (11,13)    Semiconductor (12)    Cooling surface (15)    Counter electrode (18)
NOVELTY - A sputtering multicomponent target (1) contains oxide-type component (2) including zinc oxide, and carbon-type component (3a-3d).    USE - Sputtering multicomponent target is used for forming transparent conductive film (claimed) such as indium-tin oxide film, and aluminum-zinc oxide film used for liquid crystal display, plasma display, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film formed using sputtering multicomponent target has favorable light transmittance, electroconductivity and reduced electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film. Transparent conductive film is formed on a substrate using sputtering multicomponent target.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view of sputtering multicomponent target.    Sputtering multicomponent target (1)    Oxide-type component (2)    Carbon-type component (3a-3d)
NOVELTY - A silicon crystal ingot grown in middle of crystal growth process from a silicon melt solution remained in a crucible is cut away, and silicon crystal ingot is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of silicon crystal ingot used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon crystal ingot having excellent quality is manufactured at high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model explaining manufacture of silicon crystal ingot. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Dispersion liquids of two or more types of catalyst particles (a) (1) and metal-oxide particles (b) (2), is prepared. Then, the prepared dispersion liquids are mixed, and the particles (a and b) are dispersed in the formed liquid mixture, to obtain catalyst material.    USE - Catalyst material is used for catalyst component (claimed) for fuel cell and harmful gas purification.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material having improved heat resistance is manufactured. The sintering of catalyst component is efficiently prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the catalyst material, at dispersion time, arrangement time and drying/baking time.    Catalyst particles (1)    Metal-oxide particles (2)    Nobel metal (3)    Co-catalyst component (4)
NOVELTY - Metal-particle supported catalyst comprises polyhedral metal particle which consists of 4th or 5th period transition metal element, platinum and/or gold supported by an inorganic support substance.    USE - Metal-particle supported catalyst e.g. for organic compound synthesis, purification of automobile exhaust, promoting reaction in a fuel cell and nitrate-nitrogen processing.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent for nitrate-nitrogen processing and has outstanding surface activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the metal particle supported catalyst involving making the inorganic support substance support the metal particle with average particle diameter of 2-200 nm in the presence of palladium ion.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (40) performs heat exchange with reformed gas and reforming raw material gas, when performing heat exchange with reformed gas and raw fuel gas before desulfurization. A reforming raw material gas mixed with water vapor and reformed gas is introduced into the heat exchanger before and after desulfurization process. The heating-surface area of reformed gas/reforming raw material gas is 2-3 times of heating-surface area of reformed gas/reforming fuel gas.    USE - Heat exchanger is used for composite-type fuel reactor (claimed), fuel cell electric power generation system and cooling water system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger pre-heats raw fuel gas and reforming raw material gas without generating complication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite-type fuel reactor. The composite-type fuel reactor contains transformer for reducing sulfur content in raw fuel gas and carbon monoxide in reformed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of structure of composite-type fuel reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Denaturation catalyst (21)    Cooler (25)    Heater (26A)    Heat exchanger (40)    Raw fuel gas inlet (41)
NOVELTY - The battery has a nano upper conversion luminous layer (3) directly prepared by a nano upper conversion luminescent material through a spin coating process or screen printing process at a backlight surface of a silicon solar battery (2), where the material of the layer is erbium ion doped silica-lanthanum fluorin nanometer-crystal glass ceramic, ytterbium ion doped silica-lanthanum fluorin nanometer-crystal glass ceramic or erbium ion doped zinc sulphide. The layer is formed with a thickness of 0.5-2 microns, and sun light (1) is irradiated from a face side of the silicon battery.    USE - Upper conversion solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can transform the low-energy photon not effectively absorbed by the silicon solar battery into the high-energy photon responded by the silicon solar battery. The battery expands the spectral response range, raises the sun light service efficiency for elemental area, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an upper conversion solar battery.    Sun light (1)    Silicon solar battery (2)    Nano upper conversion luminous layer (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a base (1), a power supply (5) e.g. lithium battery, and a supplier supplying a fluid e.g. hydrogen or methanol, to a reaction zone of a cell unit over a connection piece of the cell unit. Another supplier (32) e.g. blower, supplies another fluid e.g. oxygen or air, to the reaction zone, where the two fluids react such that the reaction zone supplies an electrical output for delivery by an output clamp. A third supplier e.g. pump, supplies a third fluid i.e. water, to the reaction zone over the connection piece to moisten the cell unit, hydrogen or methanol with water.    USE - Planer fuel cell system for moistening fuel for an anode and supply fuel to a cathode by air flow to provide electrical output for electronic devices such as mobile telephone and laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that it performs a moistening procedure in regular distances, supplies continuous electrical output for electronic devices, and dimensions of the system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell system.    Control unit (C1)    Base (1)    Cell module (2a)    Circuit unit (4)    Power supply (5)    Supplier (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery, intelligent controller and a voltage reduction and conversion controller of 220 volts alternate current (AC) standby power supply that are installed in an explosion-proof box. The explosion isolation box and a safe type or safety increasing type battery are mounted in a control box. The intelligent controller utilizes a computer chip to control the discharge of a storage battery e.g. rechargeable lithium battery, lead acid storage battery or gel battery. A lamp post and an auxiliary material of a cable are separated from one another.    USE - Lamp system for an explosion-proof solar LED appliance in a petroleum and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be widely applied in petroleum and chemical industry. The system effectively utilizes renewable energy to implement illumination and energy conversation. The LED of high quality prolongs service life. The driver of the lamp provides constant brightness. The system performs function as the emergency lamp, and is safe and convenient during use. The system can be independently and normally operated without manual operation. The LED lamp can effectively prevent explosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lamp system.
NOVELTY - An electroplating solution comprises solvent, indium source providing indium ions to the solvent with an indium ion concentration of greater than or equal to 0.05 M; and weak acid and conjugate pair salt of the weak acid. The electroplating solution has pH value of 4. The weak acid is citric acid, acetic acid, formic acid, thioacetic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid, butanoic acid, or pentanoic acid.    USE - An electroplating solution for use in applying pure indium (In) film on to conductive surface useful in fabrication of electronic and semiconductor devices e.g. thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electroplating solution is capable of depositing uniform, defect-free and smooth pure indium film on to conductive surface at low cost, and high plating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for obtaining pure and defect-free indium (In) film on a surface of conductor, comprising applying the electroplating solution on to anode and the surface of the conductor; establishing a potential difference between the anode and the conductor, and electrodepositing the pure In film on the surface of the conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the indium layer electroplated on conductive bottom layer.    Absorber precursor structure (10)    Conductive bottom layer (12)    Indium layer (14)    Base (16)
NOVELTY - An organic film (12) is formed on a surface of a substrate (B). A stepper roller which contacts the surface of the organic film in a vacuum chamber at portions where the organic film does not exhibit its functions such as ends of the substrate, is used for conveying the substrate. An inorganic film (14) is then formed by vacuum deposition on a surface of the organic film to form the functional film (10).    USE - Formation method of functional film e.g. gas barrier film. Can also be used in forming protective film and optical film such as optical filters and antireflection films used in optical device, display device such as LCD and organic electroluminescent (EL) display, semiconductor device, and thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the properties and performance of the organic film from being deteriorated by the conveying of the substrate having the organic film so that a highly functional film properly having the intended performance and properties can be consistently produced. Since the organic film has excellent surface smoothness and other favorable surface properties, enables the formation of inorganic film which is compact with extremely few cracks and missing portions and which has high smoothness and good gas barrier properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the functional film.    Functional film (10)    Organic film (12)    Inorganic film (14)    Substrate (B)
NOVELTY - The low band gap titania material comprises nano-crystalline porous titanium dioxide particles doped with an anion such as carbon, nitrogen and/or fluorine. The doped nano-crystalline porous titanium dioxide has a band gap energy of less than 2.1-2.6 eV, and comprises titanium ion (Ti3+) in its lattice structure and titanium-carbide, titanium-fluoride, titanium-nitride linkages. The low band gap titania material consists of an anatase structure.    USE - The low band gap titania material is useful in a dye sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The low band gap titania material has high surface roughness, high porosity and improved light absorption efficiency thus increasing the energy conversion efficiency of the dye sensitized solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for lowering band gap energy of a semiconductor oxide; and    (2) a dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a dye sensitized solar cell.    Photoactive material (12)    conductive electrodes (14, 16)    Titania (18)    Electrolyte. (20)
NOVELTY - The tile (1) has a recess (4) formed in one of projection portion (7) of tile main portion (2) for receiving solar battery module (6). The recess includes a bottom portion (4a) formed between projection portion and depressed portion (8), and a stop portion (4b). The bottom portion contacts reverse surface of battery module, and the stop portion contacts edge portion of battery module.    USE - Tile for solar battery module (claimed) mounted on inclined on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bottom portion and stop portion contacts the reverse surface and stop portion of solar battery module, the battery module can be held reliably. The rainwater can be discharged reliably without wetting the terminal box projecting from reverse surface of battery module and the caulking between the recess and solar battery module is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tile-cum-solar battery module mounted on inclined roof of building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the tile for solar battery module.    Tile (1)    Tile main portion (2)    Recess (4)    Bottom portion (4a)    Stop portion (4b)    Solar battery module (6)    Projection portion (7)    Depressed portion (8)
NOVELTY - Preparing metal alloy nanoparticle having enhanced catalytic properties, comprises: providing first noble metal precursor including first noble metal; providing first base metal precursor including first base metal, the first base metal selected to effect the electronic configuration of the noble metal; combining predetermined ratio of the first noble metal precursor and the first base metal precursor to form a mixture; and reducing the mixture to form many metal alloy nanoparticles produced by the noble metal preferably disposed proximate the surface of each of the noble metal nanoparticles.    USE - The process is useful for preparing metal alloy nanoparticle, which is useful as catalytic composition (claimed), in fuel cell (polymer electrolyte fuel cell power systems) for automotive application. The nanoparticle is useful as an electrocatalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides metal alloy nanoparticle having enhanced catalytic properties and ORR activity compared to monometallic electrocatalyst of noble metal. The metal alloy nanoparticles are substantially free of platinum, hence cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalytic composition, consisting essentially of palladium:copper having a ratio of 3:1-1:3, prepared by co-impregnation of a noble metal and base metal into a high surface area carbon substrate but treated in a hydrogen reducing atmosphere.
NOVELTY - Substituted pyrrole derivative (I) as dye compound, is new.    USE - In a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC).    ADVANTAGE - The compound (I) has high molar absorption coefficient. Hence, the dye-sensitized solar cell using the compound (I) shows excellent photoelectric property and improves the conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Substituted pyrrole derivative of formula (I) as dye compound, is new.    R1=1-6C alkyl;    D1 and D2=1-6C alkyl or group of formulae (i)-(iv);    R2, R3, R4 and R8=H, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy, NH2 or halo;    R5, R6, R11, R12, R15, R16, and R17=H, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy or halo;    R7, R10, R13, R14, R18, R19, and R20=H or 1-6C alkyl;    X=group of formulae (v) or (vi);    Z1 or Z'=O, S or Se;    m and n=0 or 1;and    Y'=group of formulae (vii)-(xii).
NOVELTY - A structure (S1) comprising a molecule of carboxymethyl amylose in a helical conformation having an exterior surface and an interior space; several cyanine molecules on the exterior surface arranged in a J-aggregate formation; and a chromophore molecule in the interior space, is new.    USE - In photovoltaic device (claimed) such as organic photovoltaic nanodevice, and photovoltaic solar cells for converting photoenergy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The structure resembles a natural photosynthetic reaction center, in that photoexcitation is transferred efficiently and directionally through the photosynthetic unit along with a long lifetime of the charge separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic device comprising at least one structure (S1); an anode in electrical contact with an electron donating portion of the chromophore; and a cathode in electrical contact with an electron accepting portion of the chromophore.
NOVELTY - A frit comprises tellurium dioxide, and at least one bismuth oxide and silicon dioxide, where the frit does not contain intentionally-added lead.    USE - As a frit in conductive ink (claimed) which is used in electronic industries such as in the manufacture of solar cells or photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The frit does not contain intentionally-added lead; comprises tellurium dioxide that reduces the viscosity of the molten frit, thus enables the frit to penetrate, dissolves and/or digests the anti-reflective layer of the photovoltalic cell and improves ohmic contact between the silver or formed metal contact and the substrate cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a conductive ink comprising the substantially lead-free frit and a conductive species; and    (2) an article comprising substrate and the conductive ink disposed on the substrate.
NOVELTY - A light absorbing or emitting device (10) comprises a first layer (12); a second layer (14); first nanowires (20) established between the first and the second layers, where the first nanowires are made of a first semiconductor material; a third layer (16); and second nanowires (20') established between the second and third layers, where the second nanowires are made of a second semiconductor material having a bandgap that is the same as or different from that of the first semiconductor material. The first, second or third layer is made of n-type or p-type material.    USE - A light absorbing or emitting device for use as image sensor and photodetector (claimed) preferably multicolor photodetector, multi-junction solar cell or multi-junction LED pixels.    ADVANTAGE - The devices can be manufactured without single crystalline layers which reduces the cost of manufacturing. The use of nanowires avoid lattice mismatch often associated with using two different semiconductor materials adjacent to each other. The layers are electrically isolated so that an interacting set of p-n junctions need not be reverse biased, thus simplifying control of the voltages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of using the light absorbing or emitting device; and    (2) a method for fabricating the light absorbing or emitting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multicolor photodetector and image sensor.    Light absorbing or emitting device (10)    First layer (12)    Second layer (14)    Third layer (16)    First nanowires (20)    Second nanowires (20')
NOVELTY - A solar cell assembly comprises semiconductor body comprising III-V compound semiconductors including first solar subcell having first band gap, second solar subcell disposed over the first subcell and having second band gap smaller than the first band gap, and third solar subcell disposed over the second solar subcell having third band gap smaller than the second band gap; and support (104) for mounting solar cell in non-planar configuration. The assembly has grading interlayer comprising indium gallium aluminum arsenide. The first solar subcell comprises indium gallium (aluminum) phosphide.    USE - A solar cell assembly for terrestrial solar power system used for generating electrical power from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is thin, flexible solar cell that conforms to non-planar support. Solar collectors (102) are pointed at the sun (100) to maximize the exposure of solar cells directly to the sun's parallel incoming rays, and are organized as an array which is mounted on rotatable platform (103) to allow the array to track the sun as the sun moves during the day. Adjacent to a base layer is deposited a back surface field layer used to reduce recombination loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highly simplified block diagram of a terrestrial solar cell system.    Sun (100)    Path (101)    Solar collectors (102)    Platform (103)    Support (104)    Optical components (107)
NOVELTY - A thin dye-sensitized solar cell (1) is stuck to interior side of window glass (9) of building using transparent adhesive. The electric wire (8) wired in the interior of building is connected to terminal of positive electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell. The solar cell has a titanium oxide layer on its negative electrode and comprises electrolytic solution containing iodine.    USE - Solar power generation device attached to window glass of building e.g. independent house or various offices.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell is easily stuck to window glass of building of individual residence by using thin shaped dye-sensitized solar cell without deteriorating the external appearance of building. Since the electric wire wired in interior of building is connected to electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell stuck to interior side of window glass of building, the influence of rain and wind is prevented. Solar power is generated by using the solar power device for long time by the simple structure. The window glass of building is colored due to pigments of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of solar power generation device.    Solar cell (1)    Electric wire (8)    Window glass (9)    Electric charging control unit (10)    Electrical storage unit (11)
NOVELTY - A tri-substituted aromatic compound (I), is new.    USE - Novel tri-substituted aromatic compound for organic electroluminescent element, organic transistor, organic thin film solar cell and sensor. Can also be used for agrochemical, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and organic-semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The tri-substituted aromatic compound has excellent electrical charge industrial property, transport property, stability in air, acid resistance and heat resistance, and is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tri-substituted aromatic compound of formula (I), is new.    Ar1,Ar2,Ar3=aryl group or monovalent heterocyclic group, with each having aryl, monovalent alicyclic hydrocarbon or monovalent heterocyclic group in adjacent position of atom comprised in it bonded with carbon atom comprising benzene ring Q.
NOVELTY - A contact in a solar cell having a positive-negative junction is formed by creating contact region(s) over the positive-negative junction; forming a tunnel dielectric (204) in the contact region(s) that is thin enough to sustain a tunnel current; and plating a metal over the tunnel dielectric material to form the contact.    USE - Method of forming a contact in a solar cell having a positive-negative junction for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require annealing to form metal-silicide contact and special metals for negative or positive-type contacts; avoids punching of shallow contacts through a shallow junction thus enabling the use of shallower emitters with improved blue response; and does not require control of silicide metal plated in order to prevent driving the silicide alloy through the junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an improved contact.    Plated metal (202)    Tunnel dielectric (204)    Dielectric (206)    Negative type layer (208)    Positive type substrate (210)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises amorphous semiconductor layer formed over a substrate, and dielectric layer interposed between substrate and amorphous semiconductor layer. The dielectric layer comprising silicon dioxide or nitrogen is sufficiently thin to support a tunneling current. The substrate or amorphous semiconductor layer comprises silicon. The amorphous semiconductor layer comprises 2-layer stack of intrinsic amorphous silicon layer and doped amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved interface that is well controlled and understood and easy to manufacture, and does not seed crystal growth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the solar cell comprising forming dielectric layer on substrate, forming an amorphous semiconductor layer formed over the dielectric layer, and depositing layer of transparent conducting oxide (TCO) over the amorphous semiconductor layer, where TCO comprises a quarter wave thick layer of indium tin oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing a solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured from a silicon wafer by etching the wafer with an etching gas comprising carbonyl fluoride, fluorine, and/or nitrogen trifluoride.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell used in solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces degree of light reflexion by roughening the surface, prevents proliferation of cracks caused from the sawing operation, and removes glass-like phosphorus-containing oxide coatings caused by phosphorus doping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing flat panel displays including plasma etching where an etch gas is applied which contains carbonyl fluoride or elemental fluorine.
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 - The manufacturing method involves removing the projection part (12) of the single crystal silicon particle by which the oxynitride film (11) is formed in the surface and segregating the impurity by polishing process without carrying out the processing quality-change of the surface substantially.    USE - Manufacturing method of single crystal silicon particle used suitably for photoelectric conversion apparatuses, such as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manufacture single crystal silicon particles of the shape resembling a spherical shape with reduced content of impurity in package. Generation of the cut-out of the semiconductor part of a second conductivity type in the surface layer part of the single crystal silicon particle produced by touching the tool used for a press is reduced. Enables to obtain a photoelectric conversion apparatus which has the outstanding photoelectric conversion efficiency. Electrical properties, such as a photoelectric conversion efficiency of a photoelectric conversion apparatus are improved. A projection part is efficiently removable by mutually rubbing in the barrel turning around the single crystal silicon particles. The abrasives has hardness lower than single crystal silicon particles, and a projection part can be removed without forming a damaged layer on the surface of single crystal silicon particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rough sectional view about the manufacturing method of the single crystal silicon particle, and illustrating a mode that single crystal silicon particle and an abrasives are accommodated in the barrel pot.    Barrel pot (1)    Abrasives (2)    Single crystal silicon particle (3)    Center axis of rotation of barrel pot (4)    Lid of barrel part (5)    Oxynitride film (11)    Projection part (12)
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 - An electrode contains electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles as electrode material, and binding material which can bind electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical capacitors (claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply of electric vehicle, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor comprising electrode has reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode contains electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles as electrode material, and binding material which can bind electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics contains carbide, nitride, boride, and/or silicide. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics includes titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, thallium, tungsten, molybdenum, iron, nickel and/or chromium. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics is titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, hafnium carbide, vanadium carbide, niobium carbide, tantalum carbide, tungsten carbide, titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, hafnium nitride, vanadium nitride, niobium nitride, tantalum nitride, titanium diboride, zirconium diboride, hafnium diboride, vanadium diboride, niobium diboride, tantalum diboride, tungsten boride (W2B5), molybdenum boride (Mo2B5), ferric boride, nickel boride, titanium disilicide, zirconium disilicide, chromium disilicide, vanadium disilicide, niobium disilicide, tantalum disilicide, tungsten disilicide, and/or molybdenum disilicide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor. Electrochemical capacitor has structure comprising two electrodes which are arranged via ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of disassembled tripolar cell of electrochemical capacitor.    Base flange (1)    Working electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Spring (7)
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 - An ionic compound comprises anion and organic cation.    USE - An ionic compound for electrolyte solution material (claimed). Can also be used as electronic material for ion conductor of electrochemical devices, e.g. battery (e.g. primary battery, lithium (ion) secondary battery, fuel cell and solar cell), electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor and electrochromic display element used for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, home-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound is excellent in heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic compound comprises anion of formula X1-C(X2)(X3)-(Q)n-C(=O)-NH-, and organic cation.    X1-X3=monovalent organic group containing halo, -CN, -OCN, -SCN, -NO, -NO2, -SO2R, -SO3R or -COR;    R=H or monovalent organic group;    Q=halo, -CN, -OCN, -SCN, -NO, -NO2, -SO2R, -SO3R, -COR, alkylene, alkenylene, arylene, alkynylene, -S-, -S(=O)2-, -C(=O)-, -N(=O)-, -O-, -P-, -P(=O)-, -Se-, -C(F)2-, -CF=CF- or tetrafluorobenzene; and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - A solvent solution of polyimide precursor is casted on a support, the solvent in this solution is removed and peeled from a support as a self-supportive film. The obtained film is heated and imidated, and the polyimide precursor is made to interpose the solvent having compatibility between the solvent solution of support and the casted precursor to form polyimide film.    USE - Manufacture of polyimide film used as insulation component for electrical wiring, and base material for LCD, organic electroluminescent display, electronic paper and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent strength, cast property and productivity.
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 - Process for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane, comprises: applying a coating of a hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular weight of greater than 2500 Daltons and derivatized with an electron beam reactive group on a porous base membrane to form a coated porous base membrane; irradiating the coated porous base membrane with a high energy source; and covalently grafting the electron beam reactive groups to the porous base membrane to permanently form the hydrophilic surface on the porous base membrane.    USE - The process is useful for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane. The coated porous membrane is useful in liquid filtration, water purification, chemical separations, charged ultrafiltration membranes, protein sequestration/purification, waste treatment membranes, biomedical applications, pervaporation, gas separation, fuel cell industry, electrolysis, dialysis, cation-exchange resins, batteries, reverse osmosis, dielectrics/capacitors, industrial electrochemistry, sulfur dioxide electrolysis, chloroalkali production, and superacid catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides permanent hydrophilic properties to the surface of the porous membrane. The permanent hydrophilic porous membrane exhibits high water flow, and low content of extractable components.
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 - 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 - The adhesive film has an adhesive film body with two sides that are pressed with convex patterns. The patterns on the two sides of the adhesive film body are different from each other.    USE - Adhesive film for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy air suction while packaging, vacuumizing and laminating the solar battery assembly, while suppressing bubble phenomenon to the laminated assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the adhesive film.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide removal system (1) comprises supply apparatus that supplies mixed gas containing carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst (5, 6) that removes carbon monoxide in mixed gas by making carbon monoxide and oxygen react, oxidizing agent supply apparatus (7) that supplies oxidizing agent to upstream or inlet port of carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst, and oxidizing agent quantity increase correction unit that carries out quantity increase correction of additional amount of oxidizing agent.    USE - Carbon monoxide removal system for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Has catalyst where deteriorating degree can be judged with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon monoxide removal system (1) comprises supply apparatus that supplies mixed gas containing carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst (5, 6) that removes carbon monoxide in mixed gas by making carbon monoxide and oxygen react, oxidizing agent supply apparatus (7) that supplies oxidizing agent to upstream or inlet port of carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst, and oxidizing agent quantity increase correction unit that carries out quantity increase correction of additional amount of oxidizing agent according to time of carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst and accumulated frequency of starting stop. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a carbon monoxide removal method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbon monoxide removal system (1)    Carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst (5, 6)    Oxidizing agent supply apparatus (7)    Control part (10)    Fuel cell (FC)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer comprises modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst which are heated with combustion exhaust gas. An oxidation exothermic agent (35) which may return to original state is arranged by restoring to the position adjacent to at least one of modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst, and at least one of the catalysts is subjected to auxiliary heating with oxidation exothermic agent.    USE - Fuel reformer is used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has excellent operativity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer comprises modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst which are heated with combustion exhaust gas. An oxidation exothermic agent (35) which may return to original state is arranged by restoring to the position adjacent to at least one of modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst, and at least one of the catalysts is subjected to auxiliary heating with oxidation exothermic agent. The oxidation exothermic agent is a composite containing copper and zinc, and reduces modification by hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel reformer.    Combustion chamber (7)    Modified portion (24)    Carbon-monoxide-conversion portion (26)    Carbon monoxide removal portion (27)    Oxidation exothermic agent (35)
NOVELTY - The thermal management device has a heat-conducting shell which is filled with phase change material composed of 45-90 mol% of sugar alcohol and 10-55 mol% of polyalcohol. Several metallic ribs are arranged in the shell.    USE - Thermal management device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal management device is comprised of the phase change material, the manufacturing cost of the simple thermal management device can be reduced and the reliability of the thermal management device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermal management device.
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 - Anion exchange membrane (I) comprises a polymer comprising the residues of one or more optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers, where many residues of the optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers include one or more cationic groups.    USE - (I) is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits improved toughness and improved stability or resistance to different solvents, high pH environments, environmental conditions and temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an intermediate for preparing (I), where the intermediate is a polymer comprising the residues of optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers; and    (2) a process for preparing (I) comprising reacting the polymer with a chloroalkylating agent in the presence of a catalyst to form a chloroalkylated polymer.
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 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 - 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 anode has microscopic tubes appropriately aggregated containing catalyst. The walls of carbon-based conductive material are provided with highly porous texture of the dimension of the nanometers such as carbon nanotubes, wires graphited interlaced or foam, which are received in an inner area of a barrier ionomer wall. The ionomer is insufficient for filling an entire volume of the porous walls arrangement, and is applied via a solution structure of the microtube nanostructured porous wall of an electrical conducting material based on carbon.    USE - Anode for fuel cells based on microtube with carbon-based nanostructured porous walls.
NOVELTY - Mechanochemical reaction of a rare-metal oxide powder and a silicon powder is carried out while stirring in an ammonia-gas atmosphere or nitrogen-gas atmosphere, to produce rare metal, such as indium, tin and antimony, and silicon oxide. The rare metal is precipitated as chloride, and neutralized by aqueous alkali solution of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, and/or sodium carbonate. The obtained rare-metal hydroxide or oxycarbide is dried and baked.    USE - Recovery of rare metal, such as indium, tin and antimony, from substrates of waste liquid-crystal panels, waste solar cells, and waste plasma display panels (all claimed) of information displays and video display apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical, eco-friendly and efficient recovery of rare metals without using heat and chemicals, such as strong acid and alkali chemicals. Waste products of silicon wafer and silicon ingot obtained during manufacture of semiconductor can be effectively used for the silicon powder.
NOVELTY - Preparing metal oxide nanoparticles (I) comprises: providing at least one water phase; providing at least one organic phase containing a metal oxide precursor; placing the water phase and the organic phase in a same chamber; and providing heat to reach a hydrothermal temperature, thus hydrolyzing the metal oxide precursor to form (I).    USE - The method is useful to prepare (I), which is useful in semiconductor industry, photo catalysis, electronic devices, light-emitting devices, solar cells, bioimaging and biosensors.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and does not contain any complicated post-treatment procedure. The process reduces the cost of manufacture of (I). (I) have good monodispersity, high crystallinity, and possess strong photoluminescence and excellent photocatalytic activities. The process provides products (without coating) collected from the organic phase which effectively avoids grain aggregation induced by the capillary condensation in water environment. The process provides (I) with high yield (almost 100%) and the organic and water phases after reaction can be easily recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the manufacture of metal oxide nanoparticles under the separate two-phase hydrothermal reaction conditions.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has emitter layer made of doped polysilicon formed on the semiconductor substrate (200). An insulating layer (214) made of silicon dioxide is provided between emitter layer and surface of substrate. An insulating layer is patterned to include contact holes (212) to allow the current flow.    USE - Solar cell such as polysilicon emitter solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Holes in the insulating layer increases the current density to enhance the solar cell efficiency, and to obtain selective emitter structure without requiring deep diffusions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the oxide cell structure.    Semiconductor substrate (200)    Contact grid line (202)    Anti-reflection coating (204)    Contact hole (212)    Insulating layer (214)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a stress compliant layer formed in top of a multi layered substrate part, and a buffer layer formed among interfaces that are formed between a semiconductor layer and the stress compliant layer. The buffer layer is made of nitride, oxide film or nitride oxide, and a primary nitride film is formed on a nitride seed layer through a hydride vapor phase epitaxy (HVPE) process at a specific pressure condition. A secondary nitride film is formed on the primary nitride film through the HVPE process. The stress compliant layer is made of gallium nitride, aluminum nitride or silicon.    USE - Semiconductor substrate for use in a semiconductor device such as transistor, solar battery, emitting device, MOSFET, schottky diode and photosensor (all claimed). Can also be used for a power device and a light receiving element.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate reduces the inter-layer stress of the nitride films to prevent the substrate deformation according to the inter-layer stress. The substrate has fast deposition rate. The manufacturing time of the substrate is reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the substrate is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a semiconductor substrate    (2) a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a semiconductor substrate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Near Infrared Radiation (NIR) plays an important role in nowadays industrial technology especially in solar energy technology and optical data storage industry. In this invention we intend to provide a series of processes to produce the said Phthalocyanine type Near Infrared Radiation (NIR) absorber with special concerns on operating safety and economic feasibility, This said NIR absorber related in this invention has the structure of phthalocyanine. The other object of this invention is to improve the organic solvent solubility of the NIR absorber so as to let the NIR absorber to be suitable for use in optical recording medium.
NOVELTY - The installation has infrared spectroscopic measurement units arranged downstream to a film coating section, for measuring physical characteristics such as thickness of silicon film (7) on substrate (3). A feedback control unit controls one or more parameters of vacuum coating installation responsive to the physical characteristic of silicon film, for controlling the physical characteristic of the film.    USE - Vacuum coating installation for coating silicon film on substrate for solar cell application.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable measurement of the silicon lm thickness can be performed, even if the surface of the silicon film is structured. Also, quick corrective actions can be performed when the thickness of silicon film diverges from a nominal value during the coating process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for coating film on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the strip coating system.    Strip coating system (1)    Pulleys (2,4)    Substrate (3)    Coating tool (5)    Coating film (7)
NOVELTY - An indium oxide film laminate is produced on a substrate. The plane (400) and plane (440) of the indium oxide film laminate has strong orientation more than equivalent to plane (222). The indium oxide film laminate is manufactured by forming indium oxide film using solution containing indium salt, nitrate ion, and solvent of diketone or ketoester. The indium salt is indium nitrate.    USE - Indium oxide film laminate is used as transparent conductive film for liquid crystal display, touch panel display and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The indium oxide film laminate has low volume resistivity, and excellent surface smoothness and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the indium oxide film laminate.
NOVELTY - The separation apparatus (10) has a movable adsorption head (30) that moves towards the center of a silicon substrate (W) maintained in a cassette container (20) so as to adsorb the silicon substrate. An air nozzle (40) is positioned in the peripheral side of the adsorption head to eject air towards the laminated silicon substrates during separation. A guide nail (45) guides the silicon substrates along the adsorption direction of the adsorption head.    USE - Separation apparatus used in substrate inspection apparatus (claimed) for separating silicon substrate such as single crystal silicon substrate and polysilicon substrate used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon substrates can be separated reliably and the generation of crack, flaw and notch can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separation apparatus.    Separation apparatus (10)    Cassette container (20)    Adsorption head (30)    Air nozzle (40)    Guide nail (45)    Silicon substrate (W)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a back surface electrode layer (2) into a film on a substrate (1). A semiconductor precursor layer (8) comprising element of different crystal form is formed from crystallization of element comprising a semiconductor layer (3) on electrode layer. A surface electrode layer (5) is formed into the film on the precursor layer. The precursor layer is heated and crystallization of semiconductor layer is generated after formation of back surface electrode layer film, precursor layer film and surface electrode layer film.    USE - Manufacturing method of photovoltaic device e.g. copper indium selenium (CIS) type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Crystallization of semiconductor layer is performed to achieve desired crystal form, without maintaining temperature of substrate during film forming at high temperature. Thereby, thermal stability is improved and the manufacturing process of photovoltaic device is performed at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Substrate (1)    Back surface electrode layer (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Surface electrode layer (5)    Semiconductor precursor layer (8)
NOVELTY - An amination fullerene has optionally substituted cyclic secondary amino group (1) which directly couples to fullerene.    USE - Amination fullerene is used as electronic conduction material, semiconductor, resin additive and bioactive substance. Can also be used for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, central processing unit of computer, high speed propagation of signal, solar cell, field effect transistor, photosensor and rectifier.    ADVANTAGE - The amination fullerene has excellent solubility with respect to alcohol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amination fullerene has optionally substituted cyclic secondary amino group of formula (1) which directly couples to fullerene.    m,n=1-4;and    E=ester group containing carbon chain having 1 or more branches.
NOVELTY - The semiconductor structure has a semiconductor substrate having a negative-doped base region and a positive-doped emitter region (2) adjoining partially for configuring an emitter or base positive-negative junction (2a). A negative-doped passivation region is disposed partially between an emitter surface (2b) and an emitter region. The passivation region is neither connected to the negative metallization nor to positive metallization in an electrically conductive manner. The semiconductor substrate is a silicon wafer (1).    USE - Semiconductor structure for use with a solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The negative-doped passivation region is disposed partially between an emitter surface and an emitter region, and passivation region is neither connected to the negative metallization nor to positive metallization in an electrically conductive manner, and hence ensures that good passivation of emitter surface is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a solar cell, which has a semiconductor substrate; and    (2) a method for the production of a semiconductor structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a semiconductor structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Silicon wafer (1)    Emitter region (2)    Positive-negative junction (2a)    Emitter surface (2b)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining carbon dioxide-concentration of external cathode exhaust gas at two locations within a high temperature-polymer electrolytic membrane-fuel cell-stack by a unit (5) i.e. infrared-based carbon dioxide sensor. A unit for determining carbon dioxide concentration of supplied oxidizing agent is arranged in an oxidizing agent supply line (3) of the stack. The stack is switched off, and cells or cell blocks are exchanged if necessary when a threshold defining normal condition of the functional individual cells exceed.    USE - Method for testing a high temperature-polymer electrolytic membrane fuel cell stack (claimed) in aeronautical application.    ADVANTAGE - The method accurately and early determines emerged defects in a polybenzimidazole membrane of the high temperature-polymer electrolytic membrane-fuel cell or fuel cell system in a safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a fuel cell system including a unit for determining carbon dioxide concentration in cathode exhaust gas and in oxidizing agent.    Cathode chamber (1)    Anode chamber (2)    Oxidizing agent supply line (3)    Cathode exhaust gas collecting line (4a)    External cathode exhaust gas line (4b)    Carbon dioxide concentration determining unit (5)
NOVELTY - An organic semiconducting copolymer (1) is new.    USE - New organic semiconducting copolymer is used for organic semiconducting thin films used in organic electronic devices, such as organic thin film transistors, field-emitting devices, solar cells, and memory (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The new organic semiconducting polymer has improved solubility, processability, and thin-film property. The copolymer provides organic thin film transistors having high charge mobility and low breakage leakage current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic semiconducting copolymer of formula (1), is new.    A1-A4,B'1-B'4=H, hydroxyl, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxyalkyl, or 1-16C alkoxy;    D'1,D'2=6-30C aromatic ring, 4-14C heteroaromatic ring, or 6-30C condensed polycyclic group;    w-y=1-6;    z=0-4;    m,n=greater than 0;and    m+n=degree of polymerization, preferably 5-200.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electronic device comprising an organic semiconducting thin film comprising the organic semiconducting copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an organic thin-film transistor.    Substrate (1)    Gate electrode (2)    Gate insulating layer (3)    Source/drain electrodes (4,5)    Active layer (6)
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 - The cell has a doped blocking layer for a high-concentration-ratio solar energy generation system, where the doped blocking layer is utilized for preventing high-concentration doped impurity of a channel junction from outward diffusion. A semiconductor monocrystalline chip such as monocrystalline silicon chip, monocrystalline, germanium chip, gallium arsenide monocrystalline chip or indium phosphide monocrystalline chip is utilized as the substrate. A multi-junction solar cell material is grown by metallic organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) or molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) method.    USE - Multi-junction solar cell for use in a high-efficiency light-condensing solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The monocrystalline silicon chip replaces monocrystalline germanium chip and gallium arsenide monocrystalline chip, thus greatly reducing the cost for making the multi-junction solar cell, improving the conversion efficiency of silicon-based solar cell, and accelerating the application and development of solar energy generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-junction solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The gas purification device includes an alkali-eliminating material provided in an alkali-eliminating pipe (6). An air inlet (1) and an air outlet (2) are provided at one end of the gas purification device and connected with a dehydrating pipe (4) and the alkali-eliminating pipe respectively. Another end of the gas purification device is provided with an air chamber (5) that is connected with the dehydrating pipe and alkali-eliminating pipe.    USE - Gas purification device for portable fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively remove condensed water produced during an air cooling process. Ensures good alkali-eliminating effect, and provides a compact structure which is not limited by directivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of gas purification device.    Air inlet (1)    Air outlet (2)    Dehydrating pipe (4)    Air chamber (5)    Alkali-eliminating pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery unit fixed on a reflection layer, and a buffering layer fixed to the battery unit. A conductive layer is fixed to the buffering layer, and another battery unit is fixed on the conductive layer. A group of semiconductor layers with sample polarity is formed in the battery units near the buffering layer. Another group of semiconductor layers with sample polarity is formed far away from the buffering layer. Another conductive layer is fixed on the latter battery unit. A transparent conductive layer is fixed between the latter unit and the latter conductive layer.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is equivalent to two normal solar batteries connected in parallel, so that light utilization ratio can be improved and photoelectrical conversion efficiency can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The substrate processing chamber has an inductively coupled plasma source (20) in which a laser beam reflected from laser source (51) is combined. A laser feed port (50) scans the laser beam on surface of a substrate (16) through a laser transparent window (42) which is installed at opposite side with respect to a susceptor (10).    USE - Substrate processing chamber for processing substrate during manufacture of semiconductor integrated circuit (IC), flat display panel and solar cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the magnetic flux is generated on the inductively coupled plasma source the plasma can be generated efficiently and the substrate can be processed efficiently by scanning the laser beam on the surface of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the substrate processing chamber. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Susceptor (10)    Substrate (16)    Inductively coupled plasma source (20)    Laser transparent window (42)    Laser source (51)
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 - An asymmetrical aromatic-diamine derivative (I-V) is new.    USE - Novel asymmetrical aromatic-diamine derivative used as luminescent material and doping material for organic electroluminescent element (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light source of planar light-emitting component used in wall-mounting television, backlight of display, copier, printer, measuring instrument, display board, solar cell, image sensor, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer and marker lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The asymmetrical aromatic-diamine derivative has excellent durability and provides organic electroluminescent element with high luminescent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An asymmetrical aromatic-diamine derivative (I-V) is new.    A,B',C',D'=optionally substituted 6-50C aryl;and    R1-R10=H, 1-50C alkyl, 3-50C cycloalkyl, 7-50C aralkyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 6-50C aryl, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50C alkoxy carbonyl of 1-50C arylthio, amino, halo, nitro, hydroxyl, carboxyl or cyano.    In formula (4), when A is 4-trimethyl silyl phenyl group, B'is not 4-methyl phenyl group. When A, B', C'and D'have optionally substituted silyl group substituent, all of A, B', C'and D'are not phenyl group simultaneously.
NOVELTY - A composite target is formed by co-sputtering using a magnetron sputtering technology. The structure of the composite target is formed by placing an aluminum doping zinc oxide conductive ceramic into a glow region of an indium tin alloy target. The area ratio of the conductive ceramic and indium tin alloy target is 5 to 10 percent.    USE - Transparent conductive film for electronic components and devices. Uses include but are not limited to field effect transistors, film solar battery, film luminous device and transparent electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - Substrate need not be heated. Film can be disposed in large area. Obtains electrode having good conductivity. Provides better light transmission. Can be prepared on flexible substrate. Film surface has nice flatness and stable electric property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a planar view illustrating the use of the transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - A thiophene-phenylene co-oligomer (1) is new.    USE - Novel thiophene-phenylene co-oligomer is used for organic-semiconductor material and luminescent material (both claimed). Can also be used for organic-semiconductor laser, organic light emitting diode, organic electroluminescent display, organic thin film solar cell, flexible display, biosensor, actuator and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The thiophene-phenylene co-oligomer has low melting point, excellent solubility with respect to solvent, semiconducting property and luminescent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiophene-phenylene co-oligomer of formula (1) is new.    R1-R5=H, fluorine, 1-16C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy or 1-6C perfluoroalkyl, preferably fluorine, 1-16C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy or 1-6C perfluoroalkyl;    A=H or thienyl, preferably thienyl;and    m=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thiophene-phenylene co-oligomer.
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 - 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 - Catalyst comprises surfactant for electrodeposition of metal.    USE - Catalyst for nanostructured metal foam, for hydrogenation of various compounds, for oil industry, matrix and for use in fuel cells and zinc batteries.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a concentrating lens for producing light concentration greater than 500X. A gallium arsenide middle subcell (20) is provided on substrates (11, 12). An indium gallium phosphide top subcell (30) is provided over the middle subcell, and comprises a bandgap to maximize absorption in the AM1.5 spectral region, thickness greater than 7000 angstroms and sheet resistance less than 330 ohms per square centimeter. The top subcell operates at concentration level of greater than twenty suns, where current density of the top subcell is greater than 35 amps per square centimeter.    USE - Concentrator photovoltaic solar cell arrangement for a concentrator terrestrial solar power system for converting sunlight into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement optimizes the optical concentration level of the solar cell, and produces electrical energy greater than 15 watts of peak direct current (DC) power per solar cell. The arrangement utilizes a grid structure on a front surface of a semiconductor solar cell to accommodate high current for concentrator photovoltaic terrestrial power applications. The arrangement permits the solar cells to operate at maximum efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a terrestrial solar cell.    Bottom subcell (10)    Substrates (11, 12)    Metal contact layer or pad (14)    Gallium arsenide middle subcell (20)    Indium gallium phosphide top subcell (30)
NOVELTY - The TFT substrate has a display region (A) that is divided into light transmitting region and light blocking region. A solar cell pattern has a solar cell and is formed in the light blocking region. The solar cell pattern has a predetermined height and surrounds the light transmitting region, so that a color filter is provided in the region surrounded by the solar cell pattern. An insulating layer is formed on the solar cell pattern and TFT with source electrode, drain electrode and gate electrode are formed on the insulating layer.    USE - Thin film transistor (TFT) substrate for LCD (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The color filter is easily formed on the TFT substrate by providing solar cell to divide the light transmitting region and light blocking region, so that the liquid color filter formed in the light transmitting region is prevented from flowing into adjacent region. The power consumption is reduced by reusing the light incident on the light blocking region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of TFT substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the TFT substrate.    Contact holes (162,163)    Electrode pads (212,232)    Display region (A)    Peripheral region (B)    Unit pixel (PX)
NOVELTY - The composite material has a base material (1) i.e. stainless steel, and a brazing filler material layer (2) laminated on the base material. The brazing filler material layer is a laminate formed by laminating copper or copper alloy, aluminum or aluminum alloy, and nickel or nickel alloy in an order from the base material towards outer side. A content ratio of nickel to an entire amount of the brazing filler material layer is greater than or equal to 2 weight-percent and less than or equal to 10 weight-percent.    USE - Composite material for brazing for manufacturing a brazed product (claimed) e.g. heat exchanger of fuel cell, and joiner of an automotive oil cooler of an exhaust gas recirculation device.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material forms a homogenous distribution of components in the brazing filler material even after brazing, has an excellent workability, offers low costs for material and in manufacturing, and has satisfactory corrosion resistivity as desired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite material for brazing.    Base material (1)    Brazing filler material layer (2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a chamber provided in a reaction space. A substrate pallet is provided with a substrate that is laid inside the chamber. A substrate shielding member (26) is installed on top of the substrate pallet corresponding to a central part of the substrate. A neighboring shielding member rises and lowers on the top of the substrate. An outside part of the substrate shielding member is shielded in a main shielding member. The neighboring shielding member is gradually raised to direction of outer girth of the substrate.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus for semiconductor device, display device and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus sets up neighboring shielding members in main shielding member, and the neighboring shielding members rises and lowers on the top of the substrate, so that the width of the end part of the etched substrate can be controlled selectively without the replacement of the substrate shielding member. The apparatus does not require a separate substrate shielding member, so that the equipment installation fee and swap time can be reduced and the productivity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a substrate processing apparatus.    Substrate shielding member (26)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode (150) formed on a p-type silicon layer (140), and another electrode (110) placed on an n-type silicon layer (120). An intrinsic silicon layer (130) is formed on the n-type silicon layer, and the p-type silicon layer is formed on the intrinsic silicon layer. Through-thickness of an amorphous silicon layer (132) formed in the intrinsic silicon layer varies from 0.4 to 1.0 micrometer. Aluminum molybdenum oxide is provided in the latter electrode, and a conductivity reflecting layer is formed with the aluminum molybdenum oxide.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic silicon layer is formed in a structure in which the amorphous silicon layer and fine crystalline silicon layers are laminated to each other, so that the photoelectric efficiency of the solar battery can be improved. The amorphous silicon layer and the fine crystalline silicon layers are consecutively deposited on a chemical vapor deposition machine, so that the manufacturing time of the silicon layers is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery.    Solar battery (100)    Electrode (110, 150)    N-type silicon layer (120)    Intrinsic silicon layer (130)    Amorphous silicon layer (132)    Fine crystalline silicon layer (134)    P-type silicon layer (140)
NOVELTY - Method of producing ammonia borane comprises: providing polyborazylene; digesting the polyborazylene with a dithiol-containing agent to produce a boro-sulfide compound and a byproduct; converting the byproduct to the boro-sulfide product by reaction with a first alkyl-tin hydride; and converting the boro-sulfide compound to ammonia borane by reaction with a second alkyl-tin hydride.    USE - The method is useful for producing ammonia borane (claimed), which is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the formation of thermodynamically stable B-O bonds and subsequent need for high energy reducing agents, thus the ammonia borane is energy efficient and high yield. The method requires a minimum number of steps to provide ammonia borane.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving a conductive polymer monomer and a supporting electrolytic salt in a solvent containing water as main component. The supporting electrolytic salt is an anthraquinone-containing compound (1).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for forming conductive polymer for manufacturing solid electrolytic capacitor (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent display, organic transistor, polymer battery, solar cell, sensor material, electromagnetic shielding material, antistatic material and artificial muscle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent storage stability. The conductive polymer formed using electrolyte solution provides solid electrolytic capacitor having excellent reliability, high electrical conductivity and high heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving a conductive polymer monomer and a supporting electrolytic salt in a solvent containing water as main component. The supporting electrolytic salt is an anthraquinone-containing compound of formula (1).    R=H, or linear or branched alkyl;and    X+=countercation chosen from alkali-metal cation, ammonium cation, and quaternary ammonium cation.
NOVELTY - An antireflective film is obtained by forming a silicon-nitride film on the semiconductor surface of a solar cell, and laminating a silicon-nitride film differing in film quantity on the semiconductor surface by surface wave plasma processing.    USE - Formation of antireflective film for use in solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high hydrogen passivation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of the antireflective film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vacuum heating chamber (10)    Film formation chamber (20)    Unloading chamber (30)
NOVELTY - A surface of a semiconductor is plasma-processed using hydrogen gas or ammonia gas. A silicon nitride film as an anti-reflective film (104) is formed on the surface of semiconductor by surface wave plasma processing. The frequency of plasma processing using hydrogen gas or ammonia gas is lower than the frequency of surface wave plasma processing.    USE - Formation of anti-reflective film used for solar cell (claimed), photoconductive drum and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables formation of anti-reflective film having high hydrogen passivation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anti-reflective film-forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    P-type silicon substrate (101)    N-type diffused layer (102)    Anti-reflective film (104)    Surface electrode (105)    Back surface electrode (106)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide type transparent conductive film comprises zinc (Zn), aluminum (Al), tin (Sn), and oxygen. The aluminum is contained in ratio of 1-8% by atomic ratio of Al/(Zn+Al+Sn), and acts as donor when tin is contained in ratio of 0.1-1% by atomic ratio of Sn/(Zn+Al+Sn). Tin acts with respect to suppression of film thickness dependence of resistivity characteristic. The film may also contain gallium, silicon and indium.    USE - Zinc oxide type transparent conductive film for LCD, touch panel, apparatus (claimed), solar cell or other flat panel displays.    ADVANTAGE - Has low resistivity, and small resistivity film thickness dependence and resistivity distribution on substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sintered compact target for magnetron sputtering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the film thickness dependence of tin co-doped aluminum-doped zinc oxide thin film resistivity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The film coating device has vacuum pump (6) which is set outside the reaction container (4), and connected to the reaction container. A heating apparatus (8) is arranged in the reaction container. A plasma generating apparatus (7) supplies plasma to the reaction container. A rotating shaft (5) is located at the lower part of reaction container, and whose upper end extends into the reaction container. The reaction container is equipped with a protective gas input apparatus (9) and selenylation or vulcanization reaction source apparatus (10) connected to each other.    USE - Film coating device for covering copper-indium-gallium-selenium-sulfur (CuInGaSeS), copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CuInGaSe), or copper-indium-gallium-sulfur (CuInGaS) film solar battery absorption layer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves conversion efficiency and suppresses hyper-toxic gases e.g. hydrogen selenide or hydrogen sulfide. Enhances machining safety of coating film, and improves utilization efficiency of selenium source or sulfur source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of film coating device.    Reaction container (4)    Rotating shaft (5)    Vacuum pump (6)    Plasma generating apparatus (7)    Heating apparatus (8)    Protective gas input apparatus (9)    Selenylation or vulcanization reaction source apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The pasting tool has a base in which the fixed frame base (11) of object (40) is installed in an intermediate position. The support frame base (12) of the object is installed in the components exit port at the side of the edge of fixed frame base. A pasting head (34) is installed on a perpendicular Z-axis sliding stand mechanism (33) which is installed on a horizontal Y-axis sliding stand mechanism (32). The horizontal Y-axis sliding stand mechanism is set with a frame pasting unit (30) installed on a horizontal X-axis sliding stand mechanism (31).    USE - Automatic frame pasting tool used for pasting frame edges of objects such as glass substrate of solar-energy battery, with frame edges of thin film.    ADVANTAGE - The pasting work can be performed perfectly, reliably, speedily, and simply, by arranging the sliding stand mechanisms as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the automatic frame pasting tool.    Fixed frame base (11)    Support frame base (12)    Frame pasting unit (30)    Horizontal X-axis sliding stand mechanism (31)    Horizontal Y-axis sliding stand mechanism (32)    Perpendicular Z-axis sliding stand mechanism (33)    Pasting head (34)    Object (40)
NOVELTY - The technique involves selectively printing phosphorus paste (4) on a surface of a phosphorus penetrable film-plated crystalline silicon sheet (1), drying the phosphorus paste, diffusing the film-plated crystalline silicon sheet, and removing phosphorus silicon glass.    USE - Technique for diffusing a membrane permeability integrated solar cell during an industrial production process.    ADVANTAGE - The technique conveniently obtains a selective emitter structure of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a technique for diffusing a membrane permeability integrated solar cell.    Phosphorus penetrable film-plated crystalline silicon sheet (1)    Phosphorus paste (4)    Phosphorus penetrable film (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing two light-dividing devices to divide a solar spectrum. A high-energy spectrum is matched with a high-energy area spectrum by a one-junction structure i.e. indium gallium nitride or zinc selenide structure. Two double-junction cascade structures i.e. indium gallium phosphide /gallium arsenic structure, are provided with different band gap widths in an indium phosphide substrate to match a secondary high-energy spectrum and a low-energy spectrum in a secondary high-energy area and a low-energy area, respectively.    USE - Light-dividing method for a five-junction solar battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The two double-junction cascade structures are provided with different band gap widths in the indium phosphide substrate to match the secondary high-energy spectrum and the low-energy spectrum in the secondary high-energy area and the low-energy area, respectively so as to improve full solar spectrum absorbing efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency. The method reduces heat energy loss during photoelectric conversion process, reduces processing cost, and eliminates lattice-mismatched problem for generating single-sheet five-junction cascade semiconductor battery material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a light-dividing method.
NOVELTY - The cell has multiple solar cell cores positioned on a silicon substrate in an array form, where the solar cell cores are connected in parallel and form an elliptical/prismatic columnar nano three-layer structure. A polycrystalline silicon isolation layer is formed between a boron-plated and phosphorus-doped polycrystalline silicon positive electrode and a phosphorus-doped polycrystalline silicon negative electrode. Positive and negative output electrodes are connected to each solar cell core on the silicon substrate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell cores fully absorb the incident solar energy, thus increasing solar energy absorption efficiency. The conversion efficiency of the solar cell is effectively improved. The polycrystalline silicon prevents corrosion and decomposition of the cell. The cell is manufactured at low cost. The cell has high fuel shortage capacity, and protects environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a silicon piece into a reactive-ion etching chamber, where the silicon piece includes mono crystalline silicon piece and poly silicon piece. Reactive-ion etching gases are lead inside the chamber for etching surface of the silicon piece, where the reactive-ion etching gases include halogen-contained gases and oxidizing gas e.g. ozone gas. The halogen-contained gases are combination of chlorine gas, hydrogen bromide gas, hexafluoroethane gas, sulfur hexafluoride gas, fluorine gas, trifluoromethane gas, and ammonia gas.    USE - Method for preparing a silicon flock of a solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of uniform silicon flock with low reflectivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a flexible graphite e.g. graphite paper, and a polysilicon thin film by using a chemical vapor deposition process, an electron beam evaporation process and a magnetron sputtering process considering the flexible graphite as a substrate. Trichlorosilane or silane and the hydrogen are considered as the raw material.    USE - Method for growing flexible graphite and polysilicon thin film on a flexible graphite substrate for manufacturing a silicon thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is easy to process, and has low growing cost, and saves energy wastage and silicon material.
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 - Functionalized single molecule array on silicon (111) (Si (111)) 7x7 surface is manufactured by forming aluminum nanocluster array on Si (111)-7x7 surface and using heat vapor deposition machine to deposit phthalocyanine or single fullerene molecule on aluminum (Al) nanocluster array.    USE - Manufacture of functionalized single molecule array on Si (111)-7x7 surface for e.g. nanostructures. (Highly) Ordered phthalocyanine molecule arrays on Si (111)-7x7 surfaces are used for controlling the conformation of organic molecules on inorganic semiconductor surfaces for organic/inorganic hybrid devices and as active layers in organic thin film transistors and organic light emitting devices. (Highly) Ordered fullerene molecule arrays on Si (111)-7x7 surfaces used for solar cells and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The nanostructure manufactured by functionalized single molecule array on a Si (111)-7x7 surface is very important for development of the nanoelectronic, spintronic or molecular electronic device of at a nanoscale.
NOVELTY - Preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid, comprises synthesizing solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid by one step sol-gel process using ionic liquid(s).    USE - Method for preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid (claimed) used for solar cell, fuel cell, secondary lithium ion cell and chemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple operation and mild reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid, comprises synthesizing solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid by one step sol-gel process using ionic liquid(s). The cationic structure of ionic liquid is one or more of 7 structures, e.g. formulae (a)-(c).    m=0-12;    n=0-12;and    anion=BF4-, PF6-, NTf2-, N(CN)2-, NO3-, Cl-, Br-, I-, CH3COO-, CF3COO-, CF3SO3-, HPO42-, H2PO4-, CH3SO3-, HSO4- or ClO4-.
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 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 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 - 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 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 - Metal salts are mixed and pH adjusting agent is added, to obtain metal salt solution having pH of 1-4. Alkali is added to the obtained metal salt solution, heated at 10-80 degrees C and pH is adjusted to 7-10, obtain metal hydroxide deposition water. The resultant metal hydroxide deposition water is dried, to obtain metal hydroxide powder. The resultant metal hydroxide powder is heat-treated at 500-800 degrees C and pulverized. Molded product is obtained using metal hydroxide powder. The molded product is sintered and sintered product is cooled.    USE - Manufacture of oxide-based target is used for forming transparent conductive film used for car window, heat reflecting film and antistatic coating film and for electrode for solar battery, liquid crystal display and light sensitive element.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides oxide-based target having excellent crack resistance, conductivity, high density and provides uniform conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacture of oxide-based target. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 - The method involves forming electrically conductive isolation region on a transparent electrically conductive oxide film comprising intermediate contact layer (11). The transparent electrically conductive oxide film is corroded by injecting the etching liquid through a nozzle (29) using inkjet process and the liquid is made to contact to a preset position to form an intermediate separating groove (23) on the contact layer.    USE - Electrically conductive isolation region formation method of transparent electrically conductive oxide film for use in manufacture of thin film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the etching liquid contacts preset position on the intermediate contact layer, the contact layer is divided without influencing the base layer. The leakage of current from the intermediated contact layer is suppressed and the electric power generation efficiency of the thin film solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for multi-junction type photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the process of forming electrically conductive isolation portion.    Substrate (3)    Intermediate contact layer (11)    Intermediate separating groove (23)    Inkjet head (27)    Nozzle (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves thermally treating alloy for time period of 5 to 50 minutes with temperature of 500 to 1000 degrees centigrade in an oxygenic atmosphere such that the alloy forms oxidic layers (1', 1'', 2',2'') i.e. spinel structures, on a surface of metallic components (1, 2) i.e. thermally treated foil. The metallic components are placed at a distance to each other in oxygenic and/or steaming atmosphere and come in partial electrical contact with each other by forming an electric circuit. The component (2) is exposed to light (5) when protecting the component (1) from the light.    USE - Method for producing a solar cell e.g. organic solarcell and dye solarcell (claimed), that is utilized for converting light energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of the solar cell with simple structure and allowing of the solar cell to convert light energy into high electrical voltage while enabling effective adjustment desired characteristics of the solarcell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A load (8) is formed as a LED. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell consisting of two metallic components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar cell.    Metallic components (1, 2)    Oxidic layers (1', 1'', 2', 2'')    Conductors (3, 4)    Light (5)    Consumer load (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an N-type matte layer provided in a side of a P-type substrate layer, and a PN junction equipped between the N-type matte layer and the P-type substrate layer. An outer side of the N-type matte layer is provided with a silicon nitride thin-film layer that is provided with a front gate line stretching into the N-type matte layer. An outer side of a positive layer of the P-type substrate layer is provided with an aluminum paste layer, and a rear electrode is equipped on a surface of the paste layer. Thickness of the positive layer is 5 to 10 microns.    USE - Crystal-silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a rational structure, and can be mass produced through secondary sintering production by utilizing a sintering furnace. The efficiency of the battery compared with co-firing technique is improved by 0.25 to 0.6 percentages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a crystal-silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - A catalyst produced by heating metal oxide and metal hydroxide at temperature more than the melting point and less than boiling point of metal hydroxide is installed in a high temperature atmosphere. The catalyst is contacted with water vapor, and hydrogen is removed from water and hydroxyl group in the metal oxide. Thus, the production method of hydrogen is carried out.    USE - Hydrogen-producing method for fuel cell, hydrogen fueled car, boiler, thermal power station and iron mill.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is produced efficiently and economically using compact apparatus even at low temperature condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst, which is obtained by mixing metal oxide and metal hydroxide in weight ratio of 1:1.5-3, heat-melting at temperature more than melting point of metal hydroxide, injecting the obtained melt into a mold (8), heating the in-mold melt at temperature more than melting point of metal hydroxide for decomposing water, and solidifying at 800 degrees C or less and 0.1-0.4 Mpa; and    (2) hydrogen-producing apparatus, which comprises an evaporator and a catalyst storage apparatus. The evaporator generates water vapor by supplying water. The catalyst storage apparatus accommodates the catalyst containing metal oxide and metal hydroxide, and contacts the water vapor with catalyst. The water vapor generated within the evaporator is maintained at temperature more than the reaction temperature of catalyst in the catalyst storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of production apparatus for catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heating tank (1)    Heater (2)    Blade (3)    Sealed room (7)    Mold (8)
NOVELTY - A lithium coated nanometer titanium oxide is prepared by dispersing nanometer titanium oxide in sodium hydroxide aqueous solution having a concentration of 5-15 mol/l; reacting hydrothermally at 150-200 degrees C for 12-96 hours; washing obtained product with water and diluted hydrochloric acid solution; drying obtained intermediate product; mixing dried intermediate with lithium salt at a ratio of 1:400; dissolving obtained mixture in deionized water; reacting hydrothermally at 150-200 degrees C for 12-72 hours; washing with water; and drying.    USE - Method of preparing lithium coated nanometer titanium oxide for use as electrode material of dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method maintains one-dimensional nanometer structure of the product having good crystallinity and definite crystal shape, and that can improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of battery.
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 substrate (320) comprising apertures (312) is positioned and exposed to a flux agent, to form a flux coating within the apertures. The flux coating is exposed to an electrophoretic deposition (EPD) mixture to form a particulate layer. The substrate is then exposed to a reflow process to form a metallization layer within the apertures. The EPD mixture comprises a dielectric hydrocarbon fluid, metallic particles, and a cholesteryl compound.    USE - Formation of metallization material during electrophoretic deposition in manufacture of photovoltaic cells, such as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical formation of contact structures having low resistivity, clearly defined features, strong bond, and good electrical contact with the substrate surface. The method also forms reliable interconnecting layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composition of EPD solution which comprises a dielectric hydrocarbon fluid, metallic particles suspended within the fluid, a liquid-crystal material comprising the cholesteryl compound, and a charging agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    N-type region (302)    P-N junction region (303)    Mask layer (311)    Aperture (312)    Substrate (320)
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 - The barrier film (200) has polymeric membrane that is provided with several support features (204). The support features militate against the deflection of polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane comprises several membrane layers.    USE - Barrier film for fuel cell of fuel cell stack (both claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the barrier film is improved, so that the degradation of fuel cell can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cells (2')    Plates (6',8')    Inlet port (20')    Barrier film (200)    Support features (204)
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 fuel cell comprises a hydrogen composition containing hydrogen and an odorant, where the odorant is a selenium compound and have a vapor pressure of greater than 0.5 psi and a smell detectable at less than 1 ppm by a human nose.    USE - As fuel cell e.g. vehicle fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The odorant improves the safety of hydrogen fuel; minimizes catalyst poisoning; have a vapor pressure of greater than 0.5 psi, a smell detectable at less than 1 ppm by a human nose, a minimum olfactory power of 7.0, a minimum vapor pressure of 0.5 psi at standard temperature and pressure, a minimum diffusivity of 0.01147 cm2/s, and a maximum molecular weight of 200 g/mol, and is in a vapor phase at a pressure of greater than ambient pressure. The odorant detects hydrogen gas leak from a container, and is not harmful to humans. The odorized hydrogen increases the safety of handling hydrogen; enhances the safety of compressed hydrogen cylinders, given a slow or pinhole leak scenario; and improves safety at filling stations.
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 - The solar cell has a p-type dopant diffusion portion and an n-type dopant diffusion portion that are formed on the rear surface of an n-type semiconductor wafer (110) at predetermined interval. The diffusion barrier is formed between n-type do pant diffusion portion and p-type do pant diffusion portion. An electrode (180) comprising anode and cathode, is formed on p-type and n-type diffusion portions at rear surface of the semiconductor wafer.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to electronic watch, radio, light house, satellite and rocket.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is formed through simple process without using etching process such that production cost is reduced. The efficiency of light is improved by forming electrode in back contact way to remove area restricting the incident of sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar cell.    N-type semiconductor wafer (110)    Rear passivation layer (170)    Electrode (180)    Front passivation layer (190)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor electrode has semiconductor layer provided on a surface of electroconductive support. The surface of semiconductor layer containing vitamin-E derivative(s) carries a dye.    USE - Semiconductor electrode is used as working electrode for photoelectric transducer (claimed) for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor electrode has excellent photoelectric conversion characteristics and aging stability.
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 battery has a transparent anode (101) e.g. indium tin oxide glass, provided on a glass substrate. An amorphous/polycrystalline gallium arsenide film is coated on the anode. An organic electron acceptor layer e.g. fullerene C60, is coated on the amorphous/polycrystalline gallium arsenide film. An electron barrier layer e.g. 8-hydroxyquinoline aluminum, is coated on the organic electron acceptor layer. A cathode (105) e.g. silver, is coated on the electron barrier layer. Thickness of the amorphous/polycrystalline gallium arsenide film is 1 micron to 100 nanometers.    USE - Organic and inorganic compound solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous/polycrystalline gallium arsenide film is combined with an organic semiconductor film for developing the gallium arsenide solar battery at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an organic and inorganic compound solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transparent anode (101)    Cathode (105)
NOVELTY - A solution comprises gallium salt, complexing agent with carboxylic chelating agent and ammine chelating agent, and solvent. The solution has pH of more than 7.0.    USE - Solution for electrodepositing gallium containing film on conductor made of copper and indium in fabrication of electronic devices such as thin film solar cells. Can also be used in formation of copper/indium/gallium, copper/gallium/copper and other metallic stacks used in copper-indium-selenide-(sulfide) (CIGS(S)) type solar cell absorbers.    ADVANTAGE - The solution enables to deposit uniform, defect free and smooth gallium films, and has high plating efficiency and repeatability.
NOVELTY - An aromatic amine derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel aromatic amine derivative is used as blue-type or green-type luminescent material and doping material, for organic electroluminescent element (claimed), for electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric transducer, solar cell and image sensor. Can also be used as light source for planar light emitting component of wall-mounting television, and back light of display.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic amine derivative provides element having excellent luminous efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic amine derivative of formula: Ar1-N(-Ar2)-Ar0-N(-Ar4)-Ar3, is new.    Ar0=10-50C optionally substituted bivalent condensed-ring aromatic compound hydrocarbyl;    Ar1-Ar4=6-50C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 3-50C cycloalkyl, 7-50C aralkyl or 5-50 heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted), one or more Ar1-Ar4 are aromatic groups of formulae (2 or 3);    n=0-3;    m=0-5;    l=0-7;    X=oxygen, sulfur or selenium;    Ar'=6-60C optionally substituted arylene;and    R=6-60C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50 arylthio or 1-50C alkoxycarbonyl (all optionally substituted), amino, halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, silyl or carboxyl.    R optionally couples with each other to (un)saturated 5-or-6-membered optionally substituted cyclic structure. When n is 0, Ar0 couples with N and portion containing X to form five-membered ring. R1 and (Ar')n couple with portion containing X to form five-membered-ring.
NOVELTY - Provided is a helmet having solar apparatus, which comprises a helmet body, a solar cell unit, a touch switch, at least a heat sink device, a light sensor, and at least a luminescence component. The helmet body is formed with an external shell and an internal shell. The solar cell unit is installed on the external shell. The touch switch is installed inside the internal shell. The heat sink device is installed between the external shell and the internal shell. The light sensor is installed on the external shell. The luminescence component is installed on the external shell. The heat sink device is capable of providing comfortable cool condition for human head, and can be turned off by a control switch at night or cold temp. The light sensor can drive the luminescence component to flash in the night, rainy day or dark place, so that those who is behind the user is reminded. The solar cell unit is capable of transferring general light source or solar light into electric power or being charged externally to provide necessary electricity.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell (100) has electrolyte (3) interposed between working electrode (1) and opposition pole (2). The working electrode has transparent conductive film (12) and oxide semiconductor film (13) which are formed on transparent substrate (11). The oxide semiconductor film adsorbs pigment by working electrode. The opposition pole has electroconductive film on the substrate and is made to confront at predetermined interval. The transparent conductive films are indium oxide and tin film. The thin film has two layers of fluorine doped oxidized tin film.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell is economical, has excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, high output, and efficiently suppresses the decline in the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell has electrolyte interposed between the working electrode and opposition pole. The working electrode has transparent conductive film and oxide semiconductor film which are formed on transparent substrate. The oxide semiconductor film adsorbs pigment by working electrode. The opposition pole has electroconductive film on the substrate and is made to confront at predetermined interval. The transparent conductive films are indium oxide and tin film. The thin film has two layers of fluorine doped oxidized tin film formed on the indium oxide film. The sheet resistance of the film is 1.5-3 Omega /square and thickness of the film is 500 nm to 1 mu m. The visible light transmittance of the film is 80% or more. The oxide semiconductor film is titanium oxide film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Working electrode (1)    Opposition pole (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Transparent substrate (11)    Transparent conductive film (12)    Oxide semiconductor film (13)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)
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 - A solar cell (10) comprises a photovoltaic element (12) having an upper surface (14) for receiving and absorbing radiation, a lower surface (16) for coupling to an article, and two ends (18, 22); and magnet(s) (24) attached to one (18) of the ends of the photovoltaic element. The magnet comprises a magnetic powder dispersed in a binder or a soft magnetic material. The soft magnetic material has a low-field, relative permeability that is greater than greater than or equal to 2.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell costs low. It can be manufactured at high yield at a geometry that can be tailored to reduce potential for damage during assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembly comprising solar cell(s), an article comprising a substrate, and a magnetic film on the substrate and defining at receptor site(s). The magnetic film is a longitudinal magnetic film comprising hard magnetic material(s) having a maximum relative permeability value of greater than or equal to 1 megagauss Oersted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Photovoltaic element (12)    Upper surface (14)    Lower surface (16)    Two ends (18, 22)    Magnet (24)    Contacts (28, 29)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has transparent conductive layer (304) formed between a silicon based semiconductor layer and upper transparent conductive layer (104). The semiconductor layer is formed by stacking amorphous silicon based thin film (103) and microcrystalline silicon based thin film (302). An intermediate transparent conductive layer (314) is formed between amorphous silicon based thin film and microcrystalline silicon based thin film. The conductive layer (304) consists of metal oxide mixed with aluminum (Al), fluorine (F), iron (Fe), gallium (Ga), and boron (B).    USE - Thin-film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of solar cell characteristics by pollutants is suppressed and the efficiency of the solar cell is increased efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin-film type solar cell.    Amorphous silicon based thin film (103)    Upper transparent conductive layer (104)    Microcrystalline silicon based thin film (302)    Transparent conductive layer (304)    Intermediate transparent conductive layer (314)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic element (10) has a P-type semiconductor layer (3) arranged on a transparent conductive film (2) of an insulating substrate (1). An intrinsic semiconductor layer (4) including several amorphous thin films (41) and crystal thin films (42) are arranged on the P-type layer. An N-type semiconductor layer (5) is arranged on the intrinsic layer. The intrinsic semiconductor layer consists of optical absorption substance including a metal complex or an organic dye.    USE - Photovoltaic element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical absorption efficiency and conversion efficiency of photovoltaic element are improved by using three different semiconductor layers, and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the photovoltaic element.    Substrate (1)    Conductive film (2)    Semiconductor layers (3-5)    Photovoltaic element (10)    Amorphous thin film (41)    Crystal thin film (42)
NOVELTY - The neutron source (31) and neutron detector (32) are provided so that bundle arrangement unit is introduced into water (20). The bundle (10) of to-be-examined fuel rods (11) and reference bundle that store uranium with enrichment higher and lesser than preset enrichment are respectively arranged in arrangement unit to measure respective neutron coefficient rates. The neutron coefficient rates are compared with neutron multiplication factor when bundle (10) is arranged in arrangement unit based on measured neutron coefficient rates.    USE - Method of inspecting fuel rod of nuclear reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The neutron multiplication characteristic of the fuel rod which raised the enrichment of the uranium 235 rather than the predetermined enrichment can confirm that the enrichment of the uranium 235 is not larger than the fuel rod below a predetermined enrichment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel rod inspection apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the inspection system.    To-be-examined bundle (10)    To-be-examined fuel rods (11)    Water (20)    Neutron source (31)    Neutron detector (32)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film comprises composition containing (in mass%) gallium (0.2-4.0), cerium (0.004-2.5), zinc (74.0-80.1) and remaining oxygen. The amount of cerium is less than the amount of gallium.    USE - Transparent conductive film for solar cell (claimed). Can also be used for liquid crystal display device, electroluminescent display device, gas sensor and as antistatic electroconductive film coating.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has low volume resistivity, excellent light transmittance and is formed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sputtering target.
NOVELTY - A laminate has anchor-coat layer (8), deposition thin film layer of inorganic oxide (7) and gas barrier film layer (6) sequentially laminated on surface(s) of fluorine resin base material layer (9). The gas barrier film layer contains water soluble polymer, metal alkoxide and/or its hydrolyzate.    USE - Laminate is used for back sheet of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent durability, gas barrier property, heat resistance and weather resistance, and economically provides back sheet of solar cell module having excellent storage stability, gas barrier property, hydrolysis resistance and heat resistance with high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of solar cell module back sheet.    Back sheet (4)    Gas barrier film layer (6)    Deposition thin film layer of inorganic oxide (7)    Anchor-coat layer (8)    Base material layer (9)
NOVELTY - A porous metal oxide film (2) provided with several holes at a predetermined distance in a honeycomb pattern, is formed on the surface of an aluminum substrate (1). Recesses (3) are formed in the surface of substrate corresponding to the holes. The porous metal oxide film is removed.    USE - Method for manufacturing substrate e.g. aluminum substrate for thin film solar cell. Can also be used for manufacturing titanium substrate and tantalum substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The optical confinement property of the substrate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the aluminum substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum substrate (1)    Porous metal oxide film (2)    Recess (3)
NOVELTY - Nickel in the alloy of ruthenium and nickel is electrolyzed, and the fine particles of ruthenium oxide which settles in the solution are recovered. Thus, ruthenium oxide fine powder is manufactured. The ruthenium oxide fine powder contains ruthenium oxide, hydrate of ruthenium oxide and/or ruthenium hydroxide.    USE - Manufacture of ruthenium oxide fine powder used for electrode material for secondary battery and electrochemical capacitor used as backup power supply or hybrid power supply for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides highly safe ruthenium oxide fine powder having high purity.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube dispersion contains an ambient temperature molten salt, a silane type surfactant and carbon nanotube.    USE - Carbon nanotube dispersion is used for resin composition for molded product (both claimed) such as electrode material for solar power generation device and fuel cell, flat-panel apparatus, adsorption agent, catalyst, sensor, electroconductive plastics and reinforcement material.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition formed using the carbon nanotube dispersion has excellent moldability, electroconductivity, and dispersibility of carbon nanotube in resin, without usage of dispenser. The molded product formed using the carbon nanotube dispersion has excellent heat resistance.
NOVELTY - A cellulose suspension ejected under reduced pressure of 100 MPa or more during purification of wooden material in aqueous medium at high voltage is disentangled, to obtain fine cellulose fiber.    USE - Manufacture of fine cellulose fiber used for display board material, window material and substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fine cellulose fiber having high elastic modulus, strength, transparency and reduced linear expansion coefficient.
NOVELTY - The method involves leading saturated humidified hydrogen at two sides of a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell e.g. single-chip stack, at flow velocity of 0.001 to 10 Liters/minute. A constant current source and a voltmeter are switched on after 10 to 20 minutes. Current of the constant current source is adjusted to be 0.1 to 10 ampere. Voltage value of the voltmeter is measured after 4 to 10 minutes. An internal resistance of a film electrode is calculated according to ohms law.    USE - Internal resistance measuring method for a fuel cell e.g. single-chip stack.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the accurate measuring result.
NOVELTY - The reaction chamber structure has four corners or two corners of upper metal plate which are actively sleeved with upper end of metal supporting screw stem via metal connecting arm. The upper ends of supporting screw stems are set with screw thread matching with nut and positioning upper metal plate. The upper and lower metal plates are flatly set. The underside of lower metal plate is tightly pasted with radio frequency electrode. The middle of underside of lower metal plate is set with groove matching with bump of radio frequency electrode seat.    USE - Reaction chamber structure for solar battery carving machine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the undercutting at the edge of solar battery sheet, which raises the conversion efficiency of the solar battery sheet and the consistency of the product. Enables the carried quantity to be big while having a uniform etching.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of reaction chamber structure of solar battery carving machine.
NOVELTY - A hybrid nanocomposite material comprises electrically conducting inorganic elongated nanocrystals grafted with an electrically conducting organic compound on part of its surface.    USE - A hybrid nanocomposite material useful for semiconductor layer for use in thin films, solar cell and electronic switching device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite material exhibits interesting properties in charge carrier transport which allow for independent coaxial ambipolar charge carrier transport inside the inorganic and organic part of the hybrid nanocomposite. The nanocomposite material allows a straight forward tuning of its absorption, organization and solubility. The solar cells comprising the semiconductor device that uses the nanocomposite has low cost but has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electronic switching device comprising a semiconducting layer comprising the hybrid nanocomposite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an assembly of a hybrid nanocomposite n-p junction.
NOVELTY - A platinum complex (I), is new.    USE - Novel platinum complex is used for organic medium layer of organic light-emitting device (claimed) such as phosphorescent organic light-emitting device and fluorescent organic light-emitting device used as light source for illumination. Can also be used for organic solar cell, organic photoconductor and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum complex provides organic light-emitting device having excellent luminous efficiency and light-emission durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A platinum complex of formula (I), is new.    X=counter ion;    n=0 or 1;    X1-X7=C or N;    R1-R3=H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl, or R1 is H, and R2 and R3 are group of formula (1), or R3 is H, and R2 and R3 are group of formula (1);    R4=H;    R5=H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl;    L1,L2=group of formula (2), or group of formula (3), when n is 1, or group of formula (4), when n is 0;    R6-R8,R',R10-R13=H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl, or R11 is H, and R12 and R13 are group of formula (1), or R13 is H, and R11 and R12 are group of formula (1);and    R9=H.    When X1 is N, then R1 and R3 are H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl, and R2 is omitted. When X2 is C, then R4 and R5 are 4-8C alkylene or bridged carbocyclic 4-12C alkylene. When X2 is N, then R4 is omitted and R5 is H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl. When X6 is C, then R9 and R10 are 4-8C alkylene or carbocyclic 4-12C alkylene. When X6 is N, then R9 is omitted and R10 is H, 1-8C alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl. When X7 is N, then R11 and R13 are H, 1-8 alkyl, phenyl, or 1-4C perfluoroalkyl and R12 is omitted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of phosphorescent organic light-emitting device.    Substrate (200)    Anode (201)    Hole transport layer (202)    Emissive layer (203)    Hole blocking layer (204)    Cathode (207)
NOVELTY - 1,2,3-Triazole containing (meth)acrylate monomers (I) or (II) are new.    USE - (I) or (II) is useful to form the polymer, which is useful as pigment, dispersants, polymeric electrolytes, fuel cell membranes, corrosion inhibitors and personal care product (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides improved corrosion protection and adhesion of the coating to metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 1,2,3-Triazole containing (meth)acrylate monomers of formulae (I) or (II) are new.    R1 = H or 1-3C alkyl;    R2 = 2-30C alkyl (optionally interrupted by O, S or Si, and is optionally substituted by phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6), methyl or H;    X = methylene or 2-30C alkylene (optionally substituted by one or more phenyl, and optionally interrupted by O or S);    R = 2-30C alkyl, cycloalkyl, 2-30C alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloaryl (where the alkyl or alkenyl is optionally interrupted by O or S, and is optionally further substituted by one or more halo, OH, 1-4C haloalkyl, 1-16C alkyl, phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6), H or methyl (when p is 1);    R = di-, tri- or tetra-valent linking group, (where the linking group is a polymer, methylene, 2-30C alkylene, 2-30C alkenylene (both optionally interrupted by O or S, and the aryl or the arylene group), cycloalkylene, arylene, aralkylene, heterocycloakylene or heterocycloarylene (all optionally substituted by one or more halo, OH, 1-4C haloalkyl, 1-16C alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6)) (when p is 2, 3 or 4);    R3, R4 = 1-10C alkyl or phenyl; either    R5, R6 = H or 1-10C alkyl; or    R5R6 = a ring; and    p = 1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a polymer or co-polymer formed from (I) or (II);    (2) a coating, pigment dispersant, polymeric electrolyte, anticorrosion agent or personal care product comprising the polymer; and    (3) preparation of (I) or (II).
NOVELTY - A gel type electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a phosphor particle to absorb ultraviolet light and/or infrared light and emit light having a wavelength in a visible light region; a redox couple to donate and/or accept electrons to maintain net charge neutrality in the gel type electrolyte; and an organic solvent.    USE - As gel type electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) used to generate electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell containing the electrolyte exhibits long-term stability, excellent photoavailability and high ionic conductivity. The solar cell containing the electrolyte exhibits higher photoelectricity currents and better photoelectricity characteristics. The solvent incorporated into the electrolyte does not leak out or evaporate when the temperature outside a battery containing the solvent increases thereby improving lifetime of the electrolyte. Unlike a liquid electrolyte, gel type electrolyte does not leak out and/or evaporate and thus its long-term stability is improved compared to the liquid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing gel type electrolyte involving preparing a liquid electrolyte comprising iodide, iodine, and an organic solvent; mixing the liquid electrolyte and phosphor particles to prepare a fluorescent substance-containing mixture; and centrifuging the fluorescent substance-containing mixture to isolate gel type electrolyte; and    (2) a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising: a semiconductor electrode containing conductive transparent substrate, and a light absorption layer containing metal oxide and dye, disposed on a rear surface of the conductive transparent substrate; a counter electrode disposed opposite the conductive transparent substrate from the light absorption layer of the semiconductor electrode; and the gel type electrolyte disposed between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode.
NOVELTY - A bi-phase platinum catalyst (C1) comprises platinum particles and an amorphous metal oxide.    USE - As bi-phase platinum catalyst used in solar cell i.e. dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst improves the light scattering effect. The electrode prepared by using the bi-phase platinum catalyst increases the surface roughness, and improves the binding force of conductive substrate. The catalyst electrode improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing a bi-phase platinum catalyst (C1), involving preparing bi-phase platinum catalyst composition by mixing block copolymers, a platinum precursor, a metal oxide precursor, and a solvent; and heat-treating the composition;    (2) a solar cell comprising an electrode (21) comprising the catalyst (C1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    First substrate (10)    Second electrodes (11)    Porous layer (13)    Dye (15)    Electrodes (21)
NOVELTY - Gas-barrier film (I) comprises at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer on a substrate film, where: the organic layer is formed by vacuum vapor deposition of a composition containing a radical-polymerizable monomer and a polymerization initiator, followed by curing the composition; and the polymerization initiator is liquid at 30 degrees C under one atmosphere and/or having a melting point of not higher than 30 degrees C.    USE - (I) is useful: in a device, which is an electronic device and an organic electroluminescent device; as a sealant film; and as a substrate in an optical component (all claimed). (I) is useful in liquid-crystal display devices, thin-film transistors, touch panels, electronic papers and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent barrier capability. The process provides stable organic layer. (I) can be produced easily. (I) provides the device with low water vapor permeability and low failure rate, hence the device has high-level industrial applicability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I) comprising conducting vacuum vapor deposition of the composition and then curing the composition to form the organic layer.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide-based transparent conductive film is formed on a substrate (6) by sputtering using a target (7) containing zinc oxide material. The sputtering is performed in a reactive gas atmosphere containing hydrogen gas, oxygen gas and/or water vapor. The zinc oxide material is aluminum added zinc oxide or gallium added zinc oxide.    USE - Formation of transparent conductive film for optoelectronic device such as flat panel display, touch panel, sol cell, electromagnetic shield, reflection prevention membrane and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides conductive film having high transparency with respect to visible ray by reducing specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of principle portion of film formation chamber in sputter apparatus.    Sputter apparatus (1)    Film formation chamber (3)    Substrate (6)    Target (7)    Cathode (12)
NOVELTY - An acrylic-type thermoplastic resin comprises repeating unit derived from methacrylate monomer (1), repeating unit derived from vinyl aromatic monomer (2), repeating unit derived from methacrylate monomer having aromatic group (3), and cyclic-anhydride repeating unit (4 or 5).    USE - Acrylic-type thermoplastic resin used for molded products for optical components such as optical lens and optical film for retardation film and polarizing plate protective film (all claimed) for field emission display used in rear projection television. Can also be used for liquid-crystal optical compensation film such as phase difference plates, quarter wave board, half wave board, viewing angle control film, front surface board of display and display substrate used for solar cell, optical fiber, light-emitting-diode lens, optical communication system, optical exchange system, optical measuring system, lens cover, liquid crystal display, plasma display, organic electroluminescent display device, infrared sensor and optical waveguide.    ADVANTAGE - The acrylic-type thermoplastic resin has excellent optical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acrylic-type thermoplastic resin comprises repeating unit derived from methacrylate monomer of formula (1), repeating unit derived from vinyl aromatic monomer of formula (2), repeating unit derived from methacrylate monomer having aromatic group of formula (3), and cyclic-anhydride repeating unit of formula (4 or 5).    R1=H, linear or branched 1-12C alkyl or 5-12C cycloalkyl group;    R2,R3=H, halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, nitro, or linear or branched 1-12C alkyl group;    R4=H, halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, nitro, linear or branched 1-12C alkyl;    l,m=1-3;    n=0-2;and    R5-R8=H or linear or branched 1-12C alkyl.
NOVELTY - A coating agent comprises fluorine-containing compound and aqueous fluid medium.    USE - Coating agent used for manufacturing processed electronic component (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, switch board, signal apparatus, automatic vending machine, mobile personal computer, motor-vehicle electronic device, portable relay antenna, vessel time piece, solar cell panel and air-conditioner outdoor unit.    ADVANTAGE - The coating agent has excellent moisture prevention property, chemical resistance, electrically insulation, weather resistance and durability.
NOVELTY - The glass includes a glass substrate (10) formed with multiple metal lines (20). A transparent conductive material layer (30), which is either indium tin oxide or fluorine-doped tin oxide, is formed on the glass substrate and the metal lines. The metal lines are made of silver and form a mesh structure.    USE - Conductive glass for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces resistance of conductive glass, thus improving electrical property. Reduces raw material cost of dye-sensitized solar cell, while facilitating inline constitution of process equipment. Increases solar light absorption of solar cell, thus improving cell operating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a conductive glass preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the conductive glass.    Glass substrate (10)    Metal lines (20)    Transparent conductive material layer (30)
NOVELTY - Production of fullerene derivatives comprises reacting fullerene(s) with indene, and/or substituted indene(s) in the absence of any solvent in addition to indene or substituted indene.    USE - Method for producing fullerene derivatives (claimed) used in active layers. Can also be used for solar cell applications particularly organic photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses less or no solvent, uses shorter reaction times and higher reaction temperatures. The method provides improved device efficiency and other important photovoltaic parameters, provides versatility with variety of active layer systems which can be tuned to particularly applications, improved device lifetime, and improved material and device processability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fullerene composition comprising fullerene derivative(s) of formula Fasterisk-(R)n, solvates, and/or salt(s).    Fasterisk=fullerene having surface containing 6- and 5-membered rings;    R=optionally substituted, optionally saturated, carbocyclic, or heterocyclic first ring (where the first ring directly bonds to the fullerene and is optionally substituted 4-, 5- (preferred), or 6-membered ring); second ring (particularly aryl group) bonded to or fused with the first ring; covalently bonded to fullerene by (4+2) cycloaddition, or 1-2 covalent preferably carbon-carbon bonds at (6, 6) position; or particularly optionally substituted indene (preferred), naphthyl, Ph, pyridinyl, quinolinyl, cyclohexyl, or cyclopentyl;and    n= greater than or equal to 1, preferably 1-6.
NOVELTY - The device has a top electrode layer (108) formed on semiconductor substrate (100). A pattern (110) of conductive traces (112) of top electrode layer is formed of at least partially joined nano-particles defining randomly-shaped cells (114) which are transparent to light. A bottom electrode layer (104) is formed on opposite side of substrate. A conductive polymer as polyethylenedioxythiophene: polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) an intermediate layer with adhesion material comprising frits, glass beads or silica is formed between substrate and top electrode layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to flexible display device for electronic books, electronic newspapers, monitoring or detection devices for healthcare, safety, military constructions such as rockets and planes, and building applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive traces are formed of at least partially joined nano-particles, the possibility of breakage to substrate is reduced. The light power conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic device is increased. Also, the higher transparency than ITO in the visible range of spectrum and higher transparency in infrared and UV ranges can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for producing devices for converting light to electricity; and    (2) method of forming transparent conductive coating on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Semiconductor substrate (100)    Bottom electrode layer (104)    Top electrode layer (108)    Pattern (110)    Conductive trace (112)    Cell (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves annealing a crystalline silicon solar battery with a reducing gas at temperature of 200-450 degrees centigrade, where the reducing gas is formed by mixing inert gas such as nitrogen and argon, with 5-100 percentage of hydrogen. Annealing time of the crystalline silicon solar battery is 5-90 minutes. The crystalline silicon solar battery is formed through screen printing process and low frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) film plating technology.    USE - Annealing method for improving electrical property of a battery i.e. crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves production efficiency and electrical property of the crystalline silicon solar battery at low cost. The crystalline silicon solar battery can be applied for large-scale applications.
NOVELTY - A fiber composite contains fiber having average fiber diameter of 30 nm or less and matrix material. The fiber composite has haze value of 5 or less based on JIS K7136 in thickness of 100 mu m.    USE - Fiber composite for substrate, window material and fine cellulose fiber dispersion liquid used in cellulose fiber planar structure component and cellulose fine particles used for polymeric cellulose composite used in structural material and vehicle component (all claimed) such as panel for motor vehicle, plastic material, solar cell, wall panel of building material and display substrate material.    ADVANTAGE - The fiber composite has high transparency, surface smoothness, elastic modulus, excellent fluidity, low water absorption and low coefficient of linear expansion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fiber composite, which involves disentangling fiber in pressure homogenizer which is made to eject 100 MPa or more pressure in pressure-reduced condition and/or ultrasonic wave with power density of 1 w/cm2 or more in frequency of 15 KHz/1 MHz and conjugating the fiber to matrix material; and    (2) disentanglement method of cellulose fiber, which involves irradiating ultrasonic wave to the dispersion liquid of cellulose fiber in which the average of maximum length which is obtained from the plant-derived raw material is 10 mu m to 10 cm.
NOVELTY - Ruthenium complexes (A), are new.    USE - The ruthenium complex is useful in: dye sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode; and photo electrochemical cell (all claimed). The ruthenium complex is useful as efficient photosensitizers.    ADVANTAGE - The ruthenium complex photo-sensitizers can efficiently absorb solar light in the visible region and photo-electrochemical solar cell. The ruthenium complex can be prepared by a simple fabrication method and the production cost is low compared with silicon technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ruthenium complexes (A) of formulae (Ia)-(Ie), are new. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode comprising an electrically conducting substrate, an oxide semiconductor film on a the electrically conductive substrate and (A) adsorbed on the surface of the film; and    (2) a photo electrochemical cell comprising the dye sensitized oxide semiconductor electrode, a counter electrode and electrolyte containing redox couple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dye sensitized photo electrochemical solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - The plate is made of an epoxy resin, a graphite stuffing material and an epoxy resin solidifying agent e.g. boron trichloride mono-ethylamine complex, where weight of the boron trichloride mono-ethylamine complex is 2-10 parts based on an epoxy castor oil. The epoxy resin is a mixture of bisphenol A and bisphenol f. A quantity of the graphite stuffing material is 50-90 percent of the volume of the epoxy castor oil, where the graphite stuffing material is made of graphite powder with 30-100 microns average particulate diameter.    USE - Dual-pole plate for a proton exchange membrane fuel battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a proton exchange membrane fuel battery comprising a dual-pole plate    (2) a method for preparing a dual-pole plate.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a surface layer (1) i.e. polyfluoroethylene complex film, an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar cell layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a back board layer (5) i.e. epoxy resin board, laminated and arranged up and down and packaged. The polyfluoroethylene complex film and the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer are paved over high temperature cloth in sequence. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer is paved over the epoxy resin board, and a welded cell plate is fixed to the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer.    USE - Small laminated solar cell assembly for a solar energy application product such as a solar table lamp, a solar torch and a solar mobile phone charger.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is widely used to the solar energy application product field such as solar table lamp, solar flashlight and solar mobile phone charger. The assembly can be used for increasing the ageing-resistance of the solar energy application product and prolonging the usage time of the solar energy application product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing a small laminated solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a small laminated solar cell assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar cell layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Back board layer (5)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide nanoparticle is prepared by mixing sodium dodecyl sulfate with water to obtain 0.0001-0.05 M sodium dodecyl sulfate solution, and putting zinc slab into agitated sodium dodecyl sulfate solution; irradiating zinc slab with laser under 1064 nm wavelength, 35-15 ns power, 5-15 Hz frequency and 5-15 ns pulse width for 20-40 minutes to obtain zinc oxide colloid; centrifuging, washing with ethanol, and drying at 60-80 degrees C for 4-8 hours; and calcining for 1-3 hours at 300-450 degrees C to obtain zinc oxide nanoparticle with stead purple or blue luminous performance.    USE - Method of preparing zinc oxide nanoparticle (claimed) for fields of visible wave band photoconducting device, bioluminescence marking, photocatalysis and solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - A method for recycling a silicon substrate from a solar cell comprising removing electrodes and anti-reflective layer of the solar cell separately. More particularly, the electrodes are removed by contactless electrolyzing and the silicon nitride of which the anti-reflective layer is made is removed by phosphoric acid. Accordingly, the recycling of the solar cell is effective and friendly to environment.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube (1) has side portions (2a,2b) and a heterogeneous portion (4) having property differing from side portion and provided in middle portion of along length direction.    USE - Carbon nanotube is used as occlusion material for fuel cell, and field electron emission source.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube has high strength, thermal conductivity and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube. A carbon-containing compound gas is reacted with catalyst metal microparticles in a heating atmosphere, and carbon nanotube is grown, and growth operation is suspended. The growth operation is restarted, and carbon nanotube is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of expansion of carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon nanotube (1)    Side portions (2a,2b)    Heterogeneous region portion (4)
NOVELTY - A gold (Au) metal-plating film is formed in a lower surface side of base material (30) by the Au ions in the plating solution (1), when the base material contacts the retaining liquid material (22) of a plating solution holding unit (20). The gas e.g. hydrogen emitted at the time of metal plating process is spread to the external air by forming a spreading path between the base material's lower surface side and the plating solution holding unit.    USE - Electrolysis metal-plating method for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas emitted at the time of metal plating is spread to external air by forming the spreading path the high electric current can be used at the time of metal plating process and metal-plating film of required size and thickness can be formed only in a required location on the base material in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolysis metal-plating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrolysis metal-plating apparatus.    Plating solution (1)    Plating solution holding unit (20)    Electrode roller (21)    Retaining liquid material (22)    Base material (30)
NOVELTY - The device for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies and surfaces useful for the oxidation reactions, where the surfaces are pre-coated with a layer of fine precious metal powder, are post-coated with catalytically active substance and then coated with an aqueous solution of lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3) and oxalic acid, is claimed. The coating takes place with the precious metal powder with a grain size of less than 10 mu m with a sugar solution and the bodies are burned at 800-1000 degrees C.    USE - Device for catalytic active coating of ceramic honeycombs, metal surfaces and other catalyst carriers for waste gas purification, fuel cells and burner assemblies, where the surfaces are useful for the oxidation reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves quality of the exhaust air purification, provides uniform oxidation reactions at lower temperatures, and reduces pollutants in the exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for the catalytic post-cleaning of exhaust gases from the thermal exhaust air purification; and    (2) a method for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies and surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a picture of the double-coated catalystor.    Catalysator (1)    Steel coating (2)    Lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3)    Distance between webs. (4)
NOVELTY - The method for reducing boron and/or aluminum in halogenosilanes of technical purity, comprises converting the unpurified halogenosilanes with triphenylmethyl chloride (3.2) for the formation of complexes with compounds of these elements in a complexing device (2), and obtaining tetrachlorosilanes and/or trichlorosilanes ( less than or equal to 30 mu g/kg) through distillative separating of the complexes in a distillation column (3). The process steps are carried out based on the conversion of metallurgical silicon. The impurity content of the halogenosilanes is determined.    USE - Method for reducing boron and/or aluminum in halogenosilanes of technical purity for producing tetrachlorosilanes and/or trichlorosilanes (claimed), which are useful for producing epitaxial layers, for producing silicon for producing mono, multi or polycrystalline ingots or wafers for producing solar cells or for producing silicon for electronic components or for pharmaceutical industry for producing silicon dioxide, and for producing fiber optics.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of simply and economically producing highly pure chlorosilanes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reducing boron and/or aluminum in halogenosilanes of technical purity for producing tetrachlorosilanes and/or trichlorosilanes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic representation of a plant reducing boron and/or aluminum in halogenosilanes.    Complexing device (2)    Supply line (2.1, 2.2)    Distillation column (3)    Distillation receiver (3.1)    Triphenylmethyl chloride. (3.2)
NOVELTY - The combustion method involves providing air from an air source (142) which is less than the flow of air utilized during normal operation of power plant to inlets of oxidant flow fields of fuel cells (102). The hydrogen concentration in the gas flowing from outlets of oxidant flow fields of fuel cells to exhaust is monitored. A flow of air used during normal operation of the power plant is provided to the inlets of the oxidant flow fields of the fuel cells in response to hydrogen concentration having reached and passed a peak concentration.    USE - Combustion method for hydrogen in fuel cell cathode upon startup of fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables residual storage hydrogen to be principally consumed within the fuel cell cathodes so that vent gases remain low in hydrogen content. Ensures removal of a significant fraction of the heat of combustion which occurs to consume hydrogen. Avoids having an excessive peak hydrogen concentration impelled by incoming air through the cathode exhaust manifold and out the fuel cell exit. Ensures safe start-up of the fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system that may be shut down.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cells (102)    Hydrogen source (140)    Air source (142)    Controller (170)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrical connection, and a photovoltaic effective particles and/or grains connected with an electrically conductive plastic e.g. polymer and/or thermoplastic. The particles and/or grains include a particle size of smaller than 9 nano meters to 79 nano meters. The particles and/or grains are doped with a positive charge or a negative charge, and are mixed with same charge polarity. The particles and/or grains are covered by the plastic, and are compressed together with a foil, where the plastic is formed as a foil-like carrier.    USE - Thin-layered planar structure for a photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple construction, permits simple manufacturing of the photovoltaic solar cell in a continuous form, and permits the solar cell to be designed in curved and other forms. The particles and/or grains are mixed with same charge polarity, such that efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The structure provides a rectifier effect to prevent recombination of the particles in a boundary layer region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of a photovoltaic solar cell.
NOVELTY - A barrier laminate comprises organic layer(s) and inorganic layer(s). The organic layer is formed by vacuum vapor deposition of composition containing radical-polymerizing monomer and polymerization initiator, and curing the composition. The polymerization initiator is liquid at 30 degrees C under one atmosphere and/or having melting point of 30 degrees C or less.    USE - Barrier laminate is used for sealing device such as electronic device and organic electroluminescent device (all claimed), thin film transistor, touch panel, electronic paper, solar cell and other electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier laminate is stably cured even formed through vacuum vapor deposition, and the vapor release from the polymerizing monomer and the polymerization initiator remaining in the organic layer is prevented. The barrier laminate reduces the damage to device.
NOVELTY - An acrylic acid ester compound (1) is new.    USE - Acrylic acid ester compound is used as semiconductor film-forming material for organic device, organic electrophotographic photoreceptor, organic thin film transistor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The acrylic acid ester compound has favorable radical polymerization property, film forming property, cross-linking property and charge transportability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acrylic acid ester compound of formula (1) is new.    R1-R3=alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic residue optionally having substituent;    R4=optionally substituted bivalent arylene;    R5-R7=alkyl, alkoxy or halo;    X=bivalent alkylene or arylene;    Z=H or methyl;    A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2=residues condensing with benzene ring and forming cyclic structure;    l,m,n=0-3;and    p1,p2=0 or 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of acrylic acid ester compound.
NOVELTY - A pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex (1), is new.    USE - Novel pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex is used for liquid composition for forming luminescent thin film, conductive film and organic-semiconductor thin film used in element such as light-emitting element for planar light source, segment display device, dot matrix display device, backlight of liquid crystal display device and illumination, switching element for liquid crystal display device and light emission display device, and photoelectric transducer for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid composition formed using pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex provides element having high luminous efficiency and excellent light-emission durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex of formula (1), is new.    M=transition metal atom;    ring A=optionally substituted 5-membered ring, 6-membered ring or their condensed ring having heteroatom;and    R1-R6=alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, arylalkyloxy, arylalkylthio, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, acyl, acyloxy, monovalent heterocyclic group, amide, acid imide, imine, substituted amino, substituted silyl, substituted silyloxy, substituted silylthio, substituted silylamino, H or halogen.    The hydrogen atom in alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, arylalkyloxy, arylalkylthio, arylalkenyl, arylalkynyl, acyl or acyloxy is optionally substituted by halogen atom. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: polymer containing a residue formed by removing 1 or more hydrogen atoms from the pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex; and #oligomer containing the residue formed by removing 1 or more hydrogen atoms from the pyrrolo quinoxaline-containing metal complex.
NOVELTY - An ester group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride (1) is new.    USE - Ester group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride is used for manufacturing polyester imide used for manufacturing laminated sheet and flexible printed wiring board (all claimed) used for printed wiring circuit of electronic device, liquid crystal display, electronic paper and organic electroluminescent display device. Can also be used for substrate of solar cell and base material for chip-on film and tape automated bonding.    ADVANTAGE - The ester group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride has high glass transition temperature, low linear thermal expansion coefficient and low water absorption property, and provides laminated sheet having favorable strength and low hygroscopic expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ester group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride of formula (1) is new.    P1-P3=1-6C linear or branched alkyl, 1-6C linear or branched alkoxy or phenyl;    n1-n3=0-4;and    X1,X2=-C(O)O- or -OC(O)-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyester imide precursor having repeating unit of formula (2).    Y'=bivalent aromatic group or aliphatic group;and    R=H, silyl or 1-6C linear or branched alkyl.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises an electrolyte containing an imidazolium ion (1) and anion, carboxylic methyl ester (1-11 wt.%) (2), and a non-aqueous solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed), for electric power of electric vehicle, and electronic device such as power tool, electrical storage apparatus, secondary battery, solar cell and motor drive.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides capacitor having excellent discharge characteristics, durability and reliability, and suppresses swelling of capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises an electrolyte containing an imidazolium ion of formula (1) and anion, carboxylic methyl ester (1-11 wt.%) of formula: R6-C(=O)-O-CH3, and a non-aqueous solvent.    R1-R5=H or 1-5C monovalent hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl;and    R6=1-4C monovalent hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - A chamber cleaning process is performed using fluoride gas, and thin silicon film is formed by plasma chemical vapor deposition without suspending apparatus. Thus, continuous production of semiconductor device formed. The silicon contains amorphous silicon or fine-crystal silicon. The fluoride gas is free from diluent gas. The inner-wall side of chamber consists of aluminum material.    USE - Continuous production of semiconductor device such as solar cell and thin film transistor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides semiconductor device having favorable electrical characteristics in short time and high yield, and is eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for chamber.
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. multi-junction tandem solar cell (200), has a layer made of compositionally graded group III-nitride alloy, and a layer made of photovoltaic material e.g. silicon material, and a single p-n junction provided between the compositionally graded Group III-nitride alloy layer and the photovoltaic layer. A set of depletion regions is provided for charge separation associated with the single p-n junction, and the group III-nitride alloy layer comprises indium, gallium and nitride, and indium, aluminum and nitride. An electrical contact (106) is coupled to the nitride alloy layer.    USE - Solar cell i.e. multi-junction tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the graded Group III-nitride alloy layer improves performance of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a multi-junction tandem solar cell having a compositionally graded Group III-nitride layer and a back surface field.    Electrical contacts (106, 108)    Multi-junction tandem solar cell (200)    Subcells (202)    Interface (204)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a semiconductor substrate (10) having two surfaces e.g. rear surface (12) and front surface (14) opposite to each other, and an electrode i.e. rear electrode (30), electrically connected to one of the surfaces of the semiconductor substrate. An emitter portion (20) is formed adjacent to the other surface of the semiconductor substrate. Another electrode i.e. front electrode (40), is electrically connected to the emitter portion. Two electrode portions (32, 34) are partially formed on the former surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar cell e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell and semiconductor solar cell, for generating electrical energy from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves energy conversion efficiency by high electric conductivity and high reflectivity of silver and effectively prevents charges from recombining by a rear passivation layer. The cell simplifies manufacturing process, and prevents damage caused to the solar cell at a high temperature. The cell maximizes area of a passivation layer, and utilizes the electrode portion as a reflective layer, thus increasing a ratio of light utilization. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell is reduced. The cell has a thin structure, prevents loss of light induced by reflection, and reduces power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (10)    Rear surface (12)    Front surface (14)    Emitter portion (20)    Rear electrode (30)    Electrode portions (32, 34)    Front electrode (40)    Solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - Ion exchange filter (46) comprises: a cartridge (48) including at least one fluid flow passage; and an anion exchange resin (54) disposed within the cartridge, where the resin is in an anionic form including at least one of bicarbonate and carbonate.    USE - The ion exchange filter is useful: in a fuel cell system, which is vehicle mounted, for treating fluid of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anion exchange resin exhibits high temperature stability along with improved mechanical stability even after repeated exposure to freeze/thaw conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell, a fluid circuit and the ion exchange filter, where the fluid circuit defines a continuous fluid flow path extending from the fuel cell to a remote location, the ion exchange filter is positioned along the fluid flow path and the anion exchange resin is in an anionic form including at least one of bicarbonate and carbonate; and    (2) a method of treating fluid of a fuel cell by contacting the fluid with the anion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of an ion exchange filter.    Ion exchange filter (46)    Cartilage (48)    Fluid inlet (50)    Fluid outlet (52)    Anion exchange resin. (54)
NOVELTY - A composition containing addition polymerizable compound having three or more reactive groups, addition polymerizable compound having acidic group and addition polymerizable compound having hydrophilic functional group is coated on substrate, and polymerized, to organic membrane. The organic membrane is processed in an aqueous solution containing metal (M1) ion, and the metal (M1) salt is produced. The metal (M1) salt is treated with aqueous metal (M2) ion solution, the metal (M1) salt of acidic group is converted into metal (M2) salt, and reduced to form metal film.    USE - Manufacture of metal film used for electronic device and electric equipment (both claimed) such as touch panel, switch and transparent electrode for solar cell, semiconductor device and liquid crystal display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent metal film having uniform thickness is formed efficiently and economically, and has excellent electroconductivity and adhesiveness. The electronic device and electric equipments are capable of operating at high frequency condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition containing an addition polymerizable compound having three or more reactive groups, an addition polymerizable compound having acidic group and an addition polymerizable compound having hydrophilic functional group is coated on the surface of a substrate or a film, and polymerized, to an organic membrane. The organic membrane is processed in an aqueous solution containing metal (M1) ion, and the metal (M1) salt is produced using the acidic group. The metal (M1) salt of acidic group in organic membrane is treated with aqueous metal (M2) ion solution containing metal (M2) ion which has ionization tendency less than the metal (M1) ion, and the metal (M1) salt of acidic group is converted into metal (M2) salt. The metal (M2) ion is reduced to form a metal film on the surface of organic membrane, and the metal film is oxidized.
NOVELTY - An upper electrode is formed on a substrate by sputtering using a target containing zinc oxide type material in atmosphere containing hydrogen, oxygen and water vapor. A solar cell having upper electrode arranged on light incident side and functioning as power extraction electrode is manufactured. The zinc oxide-type material is aluminum-added zinc oxide or gallium-added zinc oxide.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency is manufactured. The upper electrode has desired electrical conductivity, transparency and surface resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of film-forming apparatus.    Sputtering apparatus (1)    Film forming chamber (3)    Substrate tray (5)    Heater (11)    Power supply (14)
NOVELTY - Texturing a solar cell comprises depositing 10-30 nm diameter gold, silver, copper, platinum, and/or palladium metal particles on a solar cell substrate (201) formed of single crystal silicon or polycrystalline silicon for 10-30 seconds by sputtering method; and etching the solar cell substrate using a wet etchant obtained by mixing hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide and water and forming hemisphere-shaped grooves (220) on the solar cell substrate.    USE - Method of texturing a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An absorbance of light incidence on the solar cell increases and a reflectance of the light decreases. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solar cell comprising a semiconductor substrate of one conductive type; an emitter layer of a different conductive type on the substrate; an electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer; an electrode electrically connected to the semiconductor substrate; and hemisphere-shaped grooves on a light receiving surface of the semiconductor substrate; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell substrate of a solar cell.    Substrate (201)    Grooves (220)
NOVELTY - The solid proton conductor comprises a polymer providing a proton source, a polymer solvent providing a proton path, and an additive. A molar ratio of the polymer and the polymer solvent is 3:1-1:10. The additive consists of acid treated oxide nanoparticles and acid treated oxide nanorods. The solid proton conductor comprises 1-30 parts by weight of the additive based on 100 parts by weight of the total weight of the polymer and the polymer solvent.    USE - The solid proton conductor is useful in an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell in various fields such as for powering consumer electronics, computers and vehicles, and useful in other cells such as a lithium cell and a photochemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid proton conductor has good proton conductivity in non-humidified conditions and good electron transporting capability at room temperature thus efficiently manufacturing the electrolyte membrane without using a liquid medium such as water and phosphoric acid and preventing the reduction of the mechanical strength and durability of the electrolyte membrane caused by repetition of expansion and the shrinkage of electrolyte membrane including the liquid medium and leakage of water generated by fuel cell reactions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an operational mechanism of a proton conductor.
NOVELTY - Carbon nanotube is treated by distributing carbon nanotube in a dispersive medium to prepare dispersion, mixing dispersion and adsorbent, and separating adsorbent from the dispersion. The adsorbent is modified by chemical and physical modifying agent to form different absorbing performances to carbon nanotubes with different types or characteristics.    USE - Method of treating carbon nanotube for use in electronic device (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a carbon nanotube; and    (2) an electronic device comprising carbon nanotube conductive thin film, a field ballistic electron source, transistor, conductive wire, nanometer electrical machinery system, nanometer suspending arm, quantum computer device, LED, solar battery, surface conduction electron emitting monitor, electrical filter, drug delivery system, heat conduction material, nanometer spray head, energy storing material, fuel battery, sensor and catalyst carrier.
NOVELTY - Copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell (200) includes nanoparticle layer (230), which is made of metal nanoparticles. Lower part and upper part of the copper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell are laminated. The nanoparticle included in nanoparticle layer is selected from gold, silver or nickel. A buffer layer and zinc oxide film are also included.    USE - Copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell shows strong energy barrier, improved efficiency and movement of electrons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing copper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell, which involves forming nanoparticle layer and laminating top of nanoparticle layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Copper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell (200)    Lower cell (210)    Top shell (220)    Nanoparticle layer (230)    Grid electrode (240)
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar cell coating system includes a mask device comprising a hollow frame and a plurality of masking pieces, and a substrate coating device. During coating process, the mask is installed on the substrate for simplifying the coasting and etching processes of thin-film solar cell. The processes include the following steps, (A) positioning the substrate at a position on the coating process line, (B) installing the mask device on the substrate, c performing the coating on the substrate, and (D) removing the mask device. Afterwards, the substrate will have a plurality of coated zones adjacent to one another.
NOVELTY - An upper sheet is arranged on lower mold sheet (c) which is arranged on lower template (d), and an upper template (a) is arranged on upper mold sheet (b). The main and vice locating pins are arranged on diagonal positions of lower template. The main locating pin holes are arranged on diagonal positions of lower and upper mold sheets respectively. The main locating pins on lower template are connected with main locating pin holes of lower mold sheet and upper mold sheet, and vice locating pin holes of upper template in removable plug-in mode respectively.    USE - Encapsulation mold for dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the encapsulation mold for dye-sensitized solar cell.    Upper template (a)    Upper mold sheet (b)    Lower mold sheet (c)    Lower template (d)
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide mesoporous ball is anatase with specific surface of 90-200 m2/g, diameter of 50-300 nm, and average pore diameter of 5-12 nm.    USE - A titanium dioxide mesoporous ball for preparing dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) used in manufacturing photo-anode of membrane electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The mesoporous ball provides dye-sensitized solar cell that is simple to prepare, where electrode film can fully absorb the dye with excellent light scattering property; thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell by 7-9.5%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing titanium dioxide mesoporous ball by dissolving alkoxide of titanium in alcohol solvent, slowly dropping 0.1 mol/L boric acid aqueous solution without stirring, aging for 24-120 hours, filtering to obtain white precipitate, washing, drying, and sintering at 300-600 degrees C. The alkoxide of titanium is tetraethyl titanate, isopropyl titanate or n-butyl titanate. The alcohol solvent is low-water solubility monohydric alcohol.
NOVELTY - A viscous etching coating liquid is obtained by adding plant-derived viscous improving agent to an etching chemical solution containing aqueous-alkali-solution. The plant-derived viscous improving agent increases the viscosity of etching chemical solution. The viscous etching coating liquid removes a portion of skin layer provided on pn-junction portion from a substrate (12) having pn-junction portion of solar power generation device, and the mother phase is exposed.    USE - Viscous etching coating liquid is used for selectively etching substrate (claimed) used for solar power generation device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly viscous etching liquid provides reliable etching on the substrate to predetermined depth without causing damage to the skin layer of the substrate. The solar cell is manufactured economically, and the generation of defects and damages in solar cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for selective etching method of solar power generation device substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of solar power generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Solar power generation device substrate (12)    Back surface electrode (14)    Surface electrode (15)    Mother layer (17)
NOVELTY - A white laminated polyester film has polyester layer (A) formed on surface(s) of polyester layer (B). The polyester layer (A) contains (in weight%) particles (3-15) having refractive index of 2 or more, and has thickness of 5-15 mu m. The polyester (B) contains resin (12-25) incompatible with polyester resin (1) and/or inorganic particles (30-50) having refractive index of less than 2, and has thickness of 150 mu m, and voids (2). The content of particles in polyester layer (B) having refractive index of 2 or more is 2 weight% or less.    USE - White laminated polyester film is used for reflective sheet of backlight for liquid crystal display (claimed) for notebook personal computer, monitor and portable terminal, lamp reflector, illumination instrument, illumination signboards and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The white laminated polyester film having high reflectance and concealability is manufactured in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of voids formed around incompatible resin.    Resin incompatible with polyester (1)    Voids (2)    Width of void (3)    Thickness of void (4)    Width of incompatible resin (5)
NOVELTY - A gas introduction unit introduces the gas inside a cylindrical vacuum vessel (11). An electric power supply unit supplies electric power to electrode pattern (15). A segmenting portion (30) segments the interior region of vacuum vessel into plasma production region (R1) and plasma diffusion region (R2). A partition plate fixes the grid to vacuum vessel. The grid and partition plate are set to different electric potential.    USE - Plasma generator for use during manufacture of LCD and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity in the temperature profile of target object surface can be prevented, when the dimension of target object is large.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plasma generator.    Vacuum vessel (11)    Electrode pattern (15)    Segmenting portion (30)    Plasma production region (R1)    Plasma diffusion region (R2)
NOVELTY - Composite electrolyte comprises hollow particle (28) of fine metal oxides and electrolyte in 1:1000-2:1 ratio. Outside diameter of the hollow particle is 50 nm-100 mu m. Average particle diameter of the fine metal oxide is 1 nm-10 mu m. Average skin depth of the hollow particle is 10 nm-10 mu m.    USE - Composite electrolyte for use in dye-sensitized solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte accelerates transmission of ion diffusion, increases energy conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell, and improves mechanical strength and durability of solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell, which comprises a composite electrolyte, photoelectrode substrate and a counter electrode substrate; and    (2) a method for producing composite electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Light absorption layer (21)    Photoelectrode substrate (23)    Outer electrode substrate (25)    Platinum layer (26)    Hollow particle (28)    Sealing material (29)
NOVELTY - Casting apparatus comprises a chamber (10), a container (20), and a supporting board (21). Sub-heaters (30,40), an adiabatic material unit (50), adiabatic materials (51a,51b,52a,52b,53a,53b), upper insulating material (52), a side transport unit (51c), a down movement apparatus (53c) and an upward movement apparatus (52c) are also included.    USE - Casting apparatus for preparing polycrystalline silicon for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The casting apparatus improves the melting efficiency of silicon, shortens quick cooling time and nucleation time, improves the productivity, does not allow generation of stress or deformation, and prevents malfunctioning of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a casting apparatus.    Chamber (10)    Container (20)    Supporting board (21)    Sub-heaters (30,40)    Adiabatic material unit (50)    Adiabatic materials (51a,51b,52a,52b,53a,53b)    Side transport unit (51c)    Upper insulating material (52)    Upward movement apparatus (52c)    Down movement apparatus (53c)
NOVELTY - The temperature of a manufactured photovoltaic cell (310) is measured using a thermo camera (360) during the application of voltage to the photovoltaic cell from a reverse bias power supply (340). The presence of an exothermic location having a temperature more than a set threshold value in the photovoltaic cell is determined based on the measurement result of the thermo camera. The photovoltaic cell is electrically connected for the manufacture of solar cell module when exothermic location is not determined in the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module manufacturing method for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The yield is improved by excluding a high exothermic cell leading to a hot spot.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hot spot inspection apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photovoltaic cell (310)    Probes (320,330)    Reverse bias power supply (340)    Thermo camera (360)    Analysis apparatus (370)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises: a quantum dot layer (12) comprising several quantum dots; an electron conductor layer (16); a conjugated bridge molecule layer (14) disposed between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer; and a hole conductor layer (18) in contact with the quantum dot layer.    USE - As solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated bridge molecules improve electron transfer by reducing the energy barriers for electron transfer. The conjugated bridge molecule provides a conduit so that electrons that are ejected by the quantum dot can travel to the electron conductor; secures the quantum dot relative to the electron conductor and/or any other related structure; and improves the alignment of the quantum dots stereochemically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly comprising the quantum dot; the electron conductor; and the conjugated bridge molecule disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor, where the conjugated bridge molecule comprises a quantum dot anchor bonded to the quantum dot and an electron conductor anchor bonded to the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer (18)
NOVELTY - A soluble methano fullerene C61 derivative (1 or 2).    USE - Soluble methano fullerene derivative used as acceptor semiconductor of organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The soluble methano fullerene derivative enables to manufacture organic thin film solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency, economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A soluble methano fullerene C61 derivative of formula (1 or 2).    Ar1 = groups of formulae (a-c);    R1 = 1-15C alkyl;    X = oxygen or sulfur;    Ar2 = group of formula (d);    Y'= CO2R2, R3SO2, nitro or cyano group;    R2 = R1;    R3 = methyl, CF3 or phenyl;    n = 1-3;    Ar3 = Ar1, phenyl, heptafluorophenyl or benzothiazolyl;    R2 = 1-20C optionally branched alkyl or -Q-X-Ar4 or -Q-CO2-CH2Ar1;    Q = 1-8C methylene;and    Ar4 = phenyl substituted phenyl, naphthyl or benzothiophene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the cell used for measuring the performance of an organic thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Polyimide resin includes 2,2-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane dianhydride (FDA) and 3,4,3',4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) as aromatic dianhydride and fluorine-containing diamine as aromatic diamine.    USE - Polyimide resin for liquid crystal alignment layer and polyimide film (all claimed), and for use in semiconductor insulating film, thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) insulating layer, transparent electrode film, passivation film, liquid crystal alignment film, material for optical communication, protective film for solar battery and flexible display substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide resin is colorless and transparent, and also ensures excellent thermal stability and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dianhydride is also selected from general formulae (I-V).
NOVELTY - The invention provides N-type organic semiconductor materials which are linear polyaromatic diimide derivatives. The linear poly aromatic structure has ordered packing due to substitution of the diimide and interaction between the aromatic rings. The materials can enhance electron mobility and serve as channels of gate electrodes, electron transport layers, OLEDs, or N-TYPE materials of organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The carrier (1) has a longitudinal bar, a lateral bar and outer bars that are arranged orthogonal to each other. The bars are made of a material e.g. steel, ceramic or carbon fiber reinforced carbon (CFC), that is dimensionally stable upto temperature of 800 degree celsius. Wafer inserts (8) are applied in openings (2). Solar cell wafers are supported in center of the inserts. A mask (7) is provided on an exposed frame structure. The mask is made of a material e.g. metal, ceramic or CFC, that is easy to clean and/or is resistant to specific coating and etching processes.    USE - Substrate carrier for supporting a set of solar cell wafers for processing in a process chamber during coating and etching processes, in continuous and batch facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier has high durability during processing of the solar cell wafers in a process chamber during aggressive coating and etching processes that are performed at high process temperatures and/or in reactive atmospheres.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a substrate carrier for supporting twenty five substrates such as solar cell wafers.    Substrate carrier (1)    Openings (2)    Mask (7)    Wafer inserts (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying multiple functional layers (4, 6, 8) on a glass substrate (2), and electrolytically etching the functional layers up to the glass substrate in a region of parting lines (10) using a pulsed laser beam produced by a Q-switching solid state laser i.e. neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet solid state laser (16). The solid state laser is operated in a continuous wave operation and the glass substrate is separated at the parting lines with another laser beam (L2) that is continuously produced by the solid state laser in the continuous wave operation.    USE - Method for producing a component i.e. thin layer solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits the production of the component with high quality in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing a component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a glass substrate during a process for producing a component, where stresses are applied within a glass substrate using a laser beam.    Laser beam (L2)    Glass substrate (2)    Functional layers (4, 6, 8)    Parting lines (10)    Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet solid state laser (16)
NOVELTY - A template for ceramic porous structure is partially infused with liquid comprising ceramic precursor. The precursor is heated to preset temperature to form ceramic having interconnected channels and average pore size of less than 300 mu m, determined by mercury porosimetry. The template comprises polyurethane. The precursor comprises alumina or zirconia.    USE - Manufacture of ceramic porous structure used for operating electrochemical devices (claimed) such as fuel cells. Can also be used in kiln furniture, filters, catalyst supports, carriers for absorbents, insulators, and separators.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic porous structure has favorable porosity with respect to gaseous molecules and/or liquids to be transported, and resistivity with respect to non-wetting liquid such as liquid tin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an amorphous silicon thin film (20) on an insulating substrate (10), and crystallizing the amorphous silicon thin film to form a polycrystalline silicon thin film. Oxygen gas or water vapor is supplied to a surface of the polycrystalline silicon thin film to form an oxide film as a passivation film (30). The polycrystalline silicon thin film and the passivation film are patterned. A source electrode (72) and a drain electrode (73) are formed with a source region (22) and a drain region (23), respectively.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film transistor for an active matrix-LCD, an active matrix-organic LED and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the current characteristics and high electron mobility, reduces the regions of the metal silicide distributed at grain boundaries of the polycrystalline silicon thin film, and avoids the migration of the electrons and the holes in the polycrystalline silicon thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thin film transistor.    Insulating substrate (10)    Amorphous silicon thin film (20)    Source region (22)    Drain region (23)    Passivation film (30)    Source electrode (72)    Drain electrode (73)
NOVELTY - A modification unit (34) generates reformed gas by performing modification reaction with respect to fuel raw material and water. A heat exchange unit (4) performs heat exchange process between water and reformed gas flowing through channels (4a,4c) respectively. A cleaning unit (5A) reduces hazardous constituent of reformed gas. The gas-liquid mixed state of water before flowing into channel (4a) is detected. A control unit (500) controls the cooling state of channel (4a) and/or temperature of cleaning unit according to gas-liquid mixed state of water.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The steady operation of reformer can be achieved efficiently even when fluctuation occurs in load condition by controlling the temperature of cleaning unit according to gas-liquid mixed state of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchange unit (4)    Channels (4a,4b)    Hazardous constituent cleaning unit (5A)    Modification unit (34)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has carbon monoxide shift reactor which is filled with a catalyst to reduce the carbon monoxide concentration in a fuel gas supplied from a modification unit. An electric power generation starting unit starts an electric power generation so as to supply fuel gas to the fuel cell, when the predetermined range of catalyst region of the reactor is more than predetermined temperature and even when other catalyst region other than predetermined range does not reach the predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide concentration in the fuel gas is reduced reliably during starting of the electric power generation based on the specific condition and the electric power generation amount can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of controlling the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electroconductive substrate (101) made of silicon or gallium arsenide (GaAs) with a porous structure (102). A chalcogen element is adsorbed from the porous region (103) of substrate, before forming a semiconductor thin film (105).    USE - Formation method of photovoltaic element e.g. solar cell made of kesterite-type (CZTS) semiconductor thin film or copper-indium-gallium-selenide-type (CIGS) semiconductor thin film. Can also be used in manufacture of image sensor, area sensor, and line sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The chalcogen element can be spread and replenished from the substrate side even if the chalcogen element is detached from the film during formation of compound semiconductor thin film. The offset from the desired composition ratio of the chalcogen element can be improved and the characteristic such as crystallinity and photovoltaic property of the photovoltaic element can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory diagrams illustrating the manufacturing process of the photovoltaic element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (101)    Porous structure (102)    Porous region (103)    Metal precursor film (104)    Semiconductor thin films (105,106)    Transparent conductive film (107)
NOVELTY - A back contact module (20) comprises a transparent conductive layer (12) on a photoelectric conversion layer (10), nano-sized scatters, and a metal layer (16).    USE - A back contact module for a thin-film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back contact module enhances the scattering of long-wavelength light to extend a propagation path of an incident light and a reflected light in the photoelectric conversion layer, thus improving the efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a back contact module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of the back contact module.    Photoelectric conversion layer (10)    Transparent conductive layer (12)    Nano-sized holes (14c)    Metal layer (16)    Back contact module (20)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a transparent solar cell (200) which has a transparent substrate (40) such as glass substrate and plastic substrate with surfaces. A transparent solar cell portion (80) is located on one surface of the substrate. An optical filter (30) is provided on the solar cell.    USE - Transparent solar cell module installed in external wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the optical filter is provided, the color standard of the transparent solar cell is limited and the sunlight spectrum distortion is alleviated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the transparent solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (40)    Photoelectric conversion layer (60)    Transparent solar cell portion (80)    Transparent solar cell module (100)    Transparent solar cell (200)
NOVELTY - The solar cell device has at least one buffer layer (134) that is disposed on a silicon substrate layer (132), such that the buffer layer is lattice mismatched with respect to the silicon substrate layer. At least one device layer (136) is disposed on the buffer layer, and comprises at least one of Antimony-based compounds, III-V compounds and II-VI compounds.    USE - Solar cell device for growing silicon-based photovoltaic cell such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating highly efficient silicon-based photovoltaic cell such as solar cell. Allows growing of device layers adjacent to the buffer layer, and lattice-mismatched to the Silicon layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the solar cell generation environment for providing silicon based solar cells.    Computing device (101)    Solar cell growth system (110)    Silicon substrate layer (132)    Buffer layer (134)    Device layer (136)
NOVELTY - A back contact made of molybdenum is formed on substrate made of copper, aluminum, stainless steel or silicon wafer. A conductive carbon nanotube array (33) is formed on top of back contact and p-type semiconductor layer (34) is formed between several multi-wall carbon nanotubes composing conductive carbon nanotube array and on conductive carbon nanotube array. An n-type semiconductor layer (35) is formed on top of p-type semiconductor layer and transparent electrode (36) comprising several hemispheric microlenses, is arranged on top of n-type semiconductor layer.    USE - High efficiency solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since transparent electrode comprising several microlenses is manufactured by inkjet technology, the loss in light entering the transparent electrode can be reduced and the photon efficiency can be increased. Since p-semiconductor layer is formed on conductive carbon nanotube array, the surface area of p-n junction can be increased and the high efficiency solar cell with excellent conversion efficiency can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing high efficiency solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded view of the transparent electrode of the high efficiency solar cell.    Conductive carbon nanotube array (33)    P-type semiconductor layer (34)    N-type semiconductor layer (35)    Transparent electrode (36)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a transparent conductor (100), involves: forming a dispersion comprising a first several conductive components and a solvent; applying the dispersion to a substrate (102) in an environment having a first atmospheric humidity, where a selected first surface resistivity of the transparent conductor is based on the first atmospheric humidity; and causing the solvent to at least partially evaporate such that the first several conductive components remains overlying the substrate.    USE - For fabricating a transparent conductor (claimed) useful in a variety of applications such as solar cells, antistatic films, gas sensors, organic light-emitting diodes, liquid crystal and high-definition displays, and electrochromic and smart windows, and architectural coatings.    ADVANTAGE - The method fabricates transparent conductors with enhanced transparency and conductivity; and provides transparent conductors that do not require expensive or complicated systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the transparent conductor.    Transparent conductor (100)    Substrate (102)    Transparent conductive coating (104)
NOVELTY - Producing (P1) a battery component involves: placing a porous substrate into a first electrochemical bath comprising a first metallic ion; reducing the first metallic ion for a time; providing a second electrochemical bath comprising a second metallic ion; and allowing a reduction time to form nanoclusters of the second metallic ion.    USE - For producing a battery component (claimed) useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising battery component is produced from simple self-assembly processes to optimize the transfer of mass and energy in the fuel cell while keeping costs low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) forming (P2) a battery component involving: depositing a catalyst on top of a non-catalytic particle; and depositing the catalyst coated non-catalytic particle into a porous substrate; and    (2) a battery component comprising: porous substrate; and non-catalytic bead with a catalytic coating inside of the porous substrate.
NOVELTY - The device has light emitting layer between secondary and primary electrodes (46). A hole transporting layer formed on primary electrode of emitting layer transports hole taken from primary electrode by hole injection layer (47) to emitting layer. An electron transporting layer formed on secondary electrode side of emitting layer transports electron taken out by electron injection layer to emitting layer. A control structure (8) is formed serially as discontinuous clusters along top surface of hole injecting layer to control orientation of crystalline molecule (9).    USE - Organic semiconductor device e.g. organic solar cell in display panel (both claimed) of flat display device.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation of the crystalline molecule is controlled so that drive voltage applied to the primary and secondary electrodes are controlled. The durability of organic-semiconductor device is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic solar cell; and    (2) display panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic semiconductor device.    Control structure (8)    Crystalline molecule (9)    Glass substrate (45)    Primary electrode (46)    Hole injection layer (47)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a reverse taper shaped photoresist pattern on the portion of the surface of a glass substrate where a transparent conductive oxide film is not to be formed. The transparent conductive oxide film is formed on the glass substrate by anisotropical deposition so as to grow from the bottom to the top on the glass substrate, such as vapor deposition, sputtering and spray coating. The transparent conductive oxide film is made of indium tin oxide and fluorinated tin oxide. The photoresist is removed from the glass substrate.    USE - Method of patterning transparent conductive oxide film of conductive glass used as electrode plate of dye-synthesized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film can be patterned easily and more inexpensively without using expensive laser equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-synthesized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-synthesized solar cell having conductive glass as electrode plate.
NOVELTY - The low-defect-density crystalline structure has several crystalline materials (12-16) each having specific crystalline compatibility that are epitaxially grown one above the other. The upper crystalline material (16) having thickness beyond a critical thickness is formed on the unstrained layer of the middle crystalline material.    USE - Low-defect-density crystalline structure for use in formation of semiconductor device, transistor like HEMT (both claimed), etc. Can also be used in formation of opto-electrical device, magneto-electronic device, nano-electromechanical device, micro-electromechanical device, antireflection coating, metallic contact, quantum-well-based light detector, quantum cascade detector, vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser, solar cell, catalyst, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A high-quality crystalline device having minimized structural defects and improved performance can be easily manufactured at low cost, by setting thickness of upper crystalline material beyond a critical thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making low-defect-density crystalline structure;    (2) method of making semiconductor device;    (3) method of making microprocessor;    (4) method of making optical device;    (5) optical device; and    (6) method of making high electron mobility transistor (HEMT).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the low-defect-density crystalline structure.    Crystalline materials layers (12-20)
NOVELTY - A non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst comprises an oxide carrier comprising zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide or cerium oxide, and platinum and cerium that are supported on the oxide carrier.    USE - Non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst is used for fuel processor (claimed), for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst, which involves adding platinum precursor, cerium precursor and composite oxide carrier to dispersing medium, mixing and drying mixture, and sintering dried resultant.
NOVELTY - The system has a receiving part (100) for accommodating a substrate. A testing station (200) inspects fault of the substrate, and a processing unit (300) processes the defective substrate. A carriage (400) carries a superiority substrate, and a picker (500) holds the substrate admitted to the receiving part. The picker moves a rotation plate (600), and rotates at 360 degrees. The substrate is settled in a rotation belt, and another testing station (700) inspects fault of the carried substrate.    USE - System for testing a substrate such as a glass substrate and a silicon wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high productivity and high test efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a substrate testing method    (2) a solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a substrate test system.    Receiving part (100)    Testing station (200, 700)    Processing unit (300)    Carriage (400)    Picker (500)    Rotation plate (600)
NOVELTY - Organic-inorganic complex is new.    USE - Organic-inorganic complex for use with adsorber including zeolite, activated charcoal, titania, silica or alumina for removing sulfur compound selected from hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, sulfurous acid, sulfuric acid, copper sulfate, magnesium sulfate, methanethiol, ethyl mercaptan, butyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, tetrahydrothiophene or their mixture, and for use as purifying agent and support element of deodorizing agent or catalyst (all claimed) for environmental fields, filter system and fuel cell field.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic complex has high surface area and removes sulfur compound and gas effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic-inorganic complex has general formula (I). (SiO2-)-R-SM    R=1-8C alkylene, 3-12C alkenylene, 3-12C haloalkenylene, 3-8C alkynylene, 3-10C arylene, 3-10C cycloalkylene, -NR1- or their mixture, where R1=H, 1-4C alkyl, 3-10C aryl or their mixture; and    M=Ag, Au, Pt, Fe, Co, Al, Ni, Ru, Rh, Ir or their mixture.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing organic-inorganic complex, which involves adding a silane precursor of general formula (II) in solvent, where a basic catalyst is added to the reaction mixture, and the obtained reaction mixture is reacted with metal compound. Si(R')4-R-SH    R'=halogen atom, 1-6C halogen-substituted alkoxy or their mixture.
NOVELTY - The sputter coating production line includes vacuum chamber zones (2) set along transverse direction of a base. The vacuum chamber zones include a pumping chamber. Each of a film advancing zone (3) and a film discharging zone (4) includes a translational frame (31,42). A magnetic steering delivery device is set on the vacuum chamber zones, film advancing zone and film discharging zone and assembled with the adapted workpiece return frame (6) into a production loop that continuously circulates and runs along the running directions (A,B) of loading frame coating and returning.    USE - Continuous magnetic-controlled sputter coating production line of large-area anti-reflection conductive film for display panel, solar panel and decoration panel.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids disadvantages existing in traditional transparent conductive film production line of narrow transmissive rate range without delivery chamber, low conversion ratio of delivery speed of base plate loading frame and low productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the continuous magnetic-controlled sputter coating production line of large-area antireflection conductive film.    Vacuum chamber zones (2)    Film advancing zone (3)    Film discharging zone (4)    Workpiece return frame (6)    Translational frame (31,42)    Running direction of loading frame coating (A)    Returning direction (B)
NOVELTY - The device for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies (1) and surfaces useful for the oxidation reactions, where the surfaces are pre-coated with a layer of fine precious metal powder (2), are post-coated with catalytically active substance and then coated with an aqueous solution of lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3) and oxalic acid, is claimed. The coating takes place with the precious metal powder with a grain size of less than 10 mu m with a sugar solution and than the bodies are burned at 800-1000 degrees C.    USE - Device for catalytic active coating of ceramic honeycombs, metal surfaces and other catalyst carriers for waste gas purification, fuel cells and burner assemblies, where the surfaces are useful for the oxidation reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves quality of the exhaust air purification, provides uniform oxidation reactions at lower temperatures, and reduces pollutants in the exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for the catalytic post-cleaning of exhaust gases from the thermal exhaust air purification; and    (2) a method for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies and surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a picture of the double-coated catalystor.    Honeycomb bodies (1)    Precious metal powder (2)    Lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3)    Distance between honeycomb. (4)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing process of solar cells with a flat contact area comprises: forming a mask on the solar substrate; defining a contact area on the mask and defining the area other than the contact area as a naked area; etching the naked area so as to roughen the naked area on the solar substrate; removing the mask; and forming a conductive layer on the contact area. The solar substrate formed thereby has a P-type semiconductor layer, an N-type semiconductor layer, and a conductive layer, wherein the N-type semiconductor layer is formed on the P-type semiconductor layer. The naked area is a roughened surface, and the contact area is a flat surface on which the conductive layer is formed.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a dye-sensitized solar cell and the electrode thereof. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrolyte between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode includes a conductive substrate, a conductive nanoparticle film formed on the conductive substrate, and a dye layer formed on the conductive nanoparticle film.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar battery strings extended to an alignment jig of a lay up device. The solar battery strings are transferred by a feeding unit provided in an adhesion transfer apparatus. A solar cell module is laminated with glass, and a back sheet is positioned on an exposed portion of a coating member supply device. A ribbon is soldered with an auto bushing device that transfers the solar cell module. A passive work unit is united with an insulating paper. Transfer conveyors are installed in an upper frame with a straight line.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an epochal solar cell module for a portable digital appliance such as mobile phone and personal digital assistance (PDA), and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus manufactures the epochal solar cell module within short period of time at low cost, and improves productivity and quality of the epochal solar cell module. The passive work unit prevents meshing of the strings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an epochal solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an epochal solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power supply device (10) has capacitor (11) to store the electric power obtained by the solar cell (9). A lithium cell (12) is used as backup battery. The lifetime of battery is detected and notified.    USE - Power supply device for terminal network control unit for telemeter system (claimed) used for performing remote meter-reading of gas meter, water supply meter, and electric power meter.    ADVANTAGE - Lithium cell is used as backup battery so that electric power can be provided stably. The power supply device is operated smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device for terminal network control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (9)    Power supply device (10)    Capacitor (11)    Lithium cell (12)    Switch (14)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitization solar cell electrode has primary electrode, secondary electrode facing the primary electrode, dye-sensitized agent, and electrolyte provided between electrodes. The primary electrode has a platinum electrode formed on primary conductive glass electrode. A secondary electrode has a nanocrystalline oxide film formed on secondary conductive glass electrode. The nanocrystalline oxide film contains primary and secondary nanocrystalline oxide films. The oxide film contains titanium oxide, zinc oxide, tin oxide, niobium oxide and strontium titanate.    USE - Dye sensitization solar cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitization solar cell electrode provides solar cell having improved conversion efficiency, and has improved ohmic contact electrical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of dye sensitization solar cell electrode.
NOVELTY - Particle comprises an organic salt with a melting point above 25 degrees C, where the particle is solid-phase particle, and has a diameter of 1 nm to 100 mu m.    USE - The particles are useful: in a nanofiber (claimed), drug delivery, biomedical diagnostics, catalysis, displays and imaging; as building blocks of organic and inorganic materials synthesis; and in biomedical imaging, displays, intelligent inks, actuators, sensory devices, fuel cells, self-healing materials, separations, batteries, switches, fabrics, modified electrodes, antimicrobial surfaces, and lab-on-chip constructs.    ADVANTAGE - The particles: are prepared without specialized equipment, and without harsh conditions. The particles have fluorescence, chirality, non-toxicity, biodegradability, photoluminescence, self-assembly, heavy metal scavenging, antiviral and antimicrobial properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composite particle comprising a dendrimer core and an organic salt, where both the dendrimer core and the organic salt have melting points of above 25 degrees C;    (2) a method comprising (a) preparing, at a first temperature, a first fluid comprising a solution/emulsion/melt of an organic salt, and (b) rapidly dispersing the first fluid into a second fluid at a second temperature, where the first and second fluids and/or the first and second temperatures are different, the salt is insoluble in the second fluid at the second temperature, and the rate of dispersal of the first second into the second fluid at the second temperature is sufficiently rapid to cause the formation of many solid-phase particles of the salt;    (3) a process comprising electrospinning a mixture of a polymer, and the organic salt, under conditions suitable to produce nanofibers of the polymer and the organic salt; and    (4) a nanofiber prepared by the process.
NOVELTY - A pulsed beam of electrons and plasma is provided in a deposition chamber, and a supporting component having deposition surface is supplied to the chamber. A target component made of a material containing metal oxide is provided in the deposition chamber, and has a target surface. A plume of metal oxide ablated from the target surface by the impact of pulsed beam of electrons and plasma is provided against the target surface. A metal oxide film is deposited on the deposition surface by contacting plume with the deposition surface of supporting component.    USE - Method for depositing metal oxide film (claimed) such as transparent conductive oxide film on surface of supporting component. Can also be used for optoelectronic device such as solar cell and flat panel display, surface heater in motor vehicle window, lenses of camera and mirror, anode contact of organic light emitting diode, liquid crystal display, and heat-reflecting transparent windows for building, lamps and solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide thin film is efficiently formed on the surface of supporting component, and has reduced roughness, excellent transparency and reduced electrical resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deposition of metal oxide film doped with doping agent on surface of supporting component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electron beam source of the pulsed plasma deposition device.
NOVELTY - Naphthyl-substituted anthracene derivatives (I) and their salts are new.    USE - (I) is useful in light emitting material, which is useful as a dopant in a host layer, under conditions effective to function as an emissive layer in an organic light emitting device, where the organic light emitting device is useful in a display device (all claimed). (I) is useful in organic electronic device such as an organic solar cell, an organic photoconductor and an organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The substituted silicon atom improves the solubility of the anthracene derivative (I), allowing solution processing, such as spin-coating, with no adverse effect on the other properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Naphthyl-substituted anthracene derivatives of formula (I) and their salts are new.    X = -SiR5R6R7;    R1-R7 = 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cyclic alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 1-20C dialkylamino, 4-14C aryl or 4-14C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted by one or more non-aromatic radicals), H, halo, NO2 or CN (where many substituents of R1-R7 are in turn together form a further mono- or polycyclic ring system, optionally aromatic);    L = divalent radical derived from 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cyclic alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 1-20C dialkylamino, 4-14C aryl or 4-14C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted by one or more non-aromatic radicals) or single bond (where many substituents of L are in turn together form a further mono- or polycyclic ring system, optionally aromatic); and    a-c = 0-4 (where c is greater than 0 and b+c is 4).    Provided that at least one of R1-R4 and L includes a naphthyl moiety and all of R5-R7 cannot be phenyl simultaneously. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a light emitting material comprising (I); and    (2) an organic light emitting device comprising an emissive layer, which comprises the light emitting material and optionally a host material.
NOVELTY - An ion conductor is obtained by dissolving an organic compound having sulfonic acid group and phosphonic acid group, in a solvent at room temperature.    USE - Ion conductor is used as electrolyte for electrochemical device such as fuel cell (claimed), used as power supply for mobile device and electric vehicle, capacitor, fuel sensor and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent power density, and provides electrolyte having excellent ionic conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (10)    Oxygen electrode (20)    Electrolyte flow path (30)    Fuel flow path (40)    Fuel cell (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves making a positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) junction in a high-temperature diffusion furnace, and cleaning phosphosilicate glass in a surface of monolithic silicon. A gallium arsenide cell is made in an N-type surface of the monolithic silicon, and an indium gallium phosphide cell is made in an N-type surface of the gallium arsenide cell. An ohmic-contact is formed in an N-type sputtering metal electrode in an indium gallium phosphide layer of a three-layer cell. A high-performance multi-junction solar cell is obtained.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high-performance multi-junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently improves performance of the multi-junction solar cell by overlapping a two-layer cell on a crystalline silicon cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high-performance multi-junction solar cell.
NOVELTY - Synthesis of polyacene involves using high-temperature and high-pressure water in absence of catalyst.    USE - Synthesis of polyacene such as pentacene quinone (claimed) e.g. heptacene-7,16-quinone, pentacene-6,13-quinone, 5,7,12,14-tetramethyl pentacene-6,13-quinone, 5,14-dimethyl pentacene-6,13-quinone and dibenzo pentacene-6,13-quinone for organic semiconductor device, solar cell, organic electroluminescent display, organic thin film transistor and organic field effect transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides eco-friendly polyacene without using toxic organic solvent or acid-base catalyst, in short period of time.
NOVELTY - A bonding material is obtained by joining honey-comb portion material (2) consisting of porous silicon carbide. The bonding material consists of fine powder, coarse powder, inorganic fiber, dispersion medium, and binder. The fine powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5 mu m or less. The coarse powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5-100 mu m. The inorganic fiber has fiber length of 10 mu m-1mm. The binder consists of organic binder and/or inorganic binder.    USE - Bonding material is used as honeycomb structure (claimed) for silicon carbide honeycomb. The honeycomb structure is used for collection filter for exhaust gas and waste gas from diesel engine, internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus, and modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding material provides honey-comb structure having excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bonding material is obtained by joining honey-comb portion material consisting of porous silicon carbide. The bonding material consists of fine powder, coarse powder, inorganic fiber, dispersion medium in which fine powder, coarse powder and inorganic fiber are dispersed, and binder. The fine powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5 mu m or less. The coarse powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5-100 mu m. The inorganic fiber has fiber length of 10 mu m-1mm. The binder consists of organic binder and/or inorganic binder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the bonding material layer of the honey-comb structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Honeycomb structure (1)    Honeycomb portion material (2)    Sealing material (3)    Outer periphery material layer (4)    Bonding material layer (5)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor polycrystal thin film consists of indium-gallium-arsenide component.    USE - Semiconductor polycrystal thin film is used as n-type layer of semiconductor device, n-type channel layer of thin-film transistor, electronic supply layer of heterojunction-type thin-film transistor and n-type optical absorption layer of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor polycrystal thin film has excellent electroconductivity and electron mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor polycrystal thin film consists of indium-gallium-arsenide component. The indium-gallium-arsenide component is of formula: In1-xGaxAs, where x is more than 0 to less than 0.5.
NOVELTY - A sticker composition comprises ethylene-propylene diene rubber (EPDM) with Mooney viscosities of 40-100 at 100 degrees C, ethylene (50-62 wt.%), diene (2-10 wt.%), carbon black and organic peroxide.    USE - Sticker composition for electroconductive, sheet-like and compound porous body used for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has moderate mechanical physical properties and outstanding chemical resistance and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - Solar cell comprises electrode film which contains metal electrodes (23) on a transparent film (21), transparent electrode thin film (22), photoelectric transducer (25) which opposes the surface of silicon photoelectric transducer, cured material of heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) or electroconductive fine particles filled in the gap between the metal electrodes.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent adhesiveness and durability and can be manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrodes (23)    Heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film comprises metal nanowire having part(s) joined by electricity supply processing.    USE - Transparent conductive film for another transparent conductive film used for flexible transparent surface electrode (claimed) for LCD element, organic light-emitting element, inorganic electroluminescence element, solar cell, electromagnetic shielding or touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - Has high electroconductivity and favorable transparency, can be easily manufactured by liquid phase film forming, and suppresses voltage drop in flexible transparent surface electrode at large area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for another transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - An organic thin-film solar cell has oxide semiconductor layer, organic-semiconductor layer, conductive polymer layer and collector electrode layer formed on transparent electrode layer. The oxide semiconductor layer is amorphous titanium oxide layer. The organic-semiconductor layer contains 6,6-phenyl-61C-butyric-acid methyl ester and poly-3-hexyl-thiophene. The conductive polymer layer contains poly-3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonate. The collector electrode layer is gold electrode layer. The transparent electrode layer is indium-tin-oxide electrode layer.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin-film solar cell has excellent durability, performance, favorable photoelectric conversion property and high temperature and humidity property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing panel having hot-melt-type material containing wax and moisture-containing trapping agent containing organometallic compound or inorganic oxide powder.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition comprises reaction product of carbon material and N-phenyl-p-phenylene derivative, and binder polymer consisting of benzene ring containing polymer that has ionic polar group in molecular structure. The carbon material is carbon nanotube, carbon black and/or graphite.    USE - Electroconductive composition for roller component, belt component or blade component used for electrophotographic apparatuses (e.g. printer or copy machine); coating agent for electrostatic prevention; processing agent of fiber; antistatic materials of fuel hose for motor vehicles; positive electrode material of rechargeable battery; electrode and active layer material of organic thin film solar cell or dye-sensitized solar cell; electrode material semiconductor of transparent electrode used for sensor and display elements (e.g. organic electroluminescence); electromagnetic shielding material; antenna material of identification tag; polymer actuator; touch panel; super capacitor; organic electroluminescent material; organic transistor; or artificial muscle material.    ADVANTAGE - The composition contains reaction product and binder polymer having excellent stability in dispersion state and which are easily dispersed without using strong acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive composition comprises reaction product of carbon material and N-phenyl-p-phenylene derivative of formula (1), and binder polymer consisting of benzene ring containing polymer that has ionic polar group in molecular structure. The carbon material is carbon nanotube, carbon black and/or graphite.    R1,R2=H, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, amino or amino aryl; and    n=1-100.
NOVELTY - The box has a wiring assembly provided in a shell, where the shell is equipped with two side walls. Other side wall is connected with the two side walls, and an opening end is connected with the walls and a bottom wall. One of the two side walls is equipped with extending parts exceeding height of another side wall, so that an edge is clamped between the extending parts when the box is installed on an edge of a solar battery template.    USE - Building-integrated photovoltaic wiring box for a building-integrated photovoltaic wiring solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a building-integrated photovoltaic wiring box.
NOVELTY - The box has wiring units (3) randomly placed on a base of a bottom box (2). The wiring unit is detachable, and comprises a main frame, spring connectors, external cover and keys. A box cover (1) and the bottom box are fixedly connected with an external clamping part (7) and an internal clamping part (8) that is placed beside a rotating shaft (6). The wiring units are fixedly connected with the bottom box base through a set of clamping parts on the bottom box base.    USE - Junction box for a solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The box makes the solar generating system simple and highly efficient for the operations such as assembling, discharging, maintaining, overhauling, testing and parts changing with reasonable design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar battery assembly junction box.    Box cover (1)    Bottom box (2)    Wiring unit (3)    Diode (4)    Cable sealing component (5)    Rotating shaft (6)    Clamping part (7)    Internal clamping part (8)
NOVELTY - The cell has a glass substrate (1) sequentially deposited with a metal back electrode layer (2), a P-type absorption layer (3), an N-type cadmium sulfide buffer layer (4) and a transparent conductive oxide thin film window layer (5), where the P-type absorption layer is made of a copper-zinc-tin-sulfur (CZTS). The metal back electrode layer is made of e.g. gold, and the conductive oxide thin film window layer is made of an indium tin oxide (ITO), fluorine doped tin oxide or aluminum-doped zinc oxide material. The thickness of the P-type absorption layer ranges from 500-3000 nanometers.    USE - Semiconductor thin-film solar battery/cell for a copper-zinc-tin-sulfur (CZTS) compound.    ADVANTAGE - The abundance ratios of the zinc and tin elements of the copper-zinc-tin-sulfur (CTZS) in the earth crust are 75 parts per million and 2.2 parts per million, respectively. The zinc and tin elements are abundant and environment-friendly, and do not contain the toxic components, so that the cell is low-cost and pollution-free with high developing potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing a semiconductor thin-film solar battery/cell of a copper-zinc-tin-sulfur (CZTS) compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a semiconductor thin-film solar battery/cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Metal back electrode layer (2)    P-type absorption layer (3)    N-type cadmium sulfide buffer layer (4)    Transparent conductive oxide thin film window layer (5)
NOVELTY - The laser etching system includes second left and right CCD positioning systems that are fixed on the second X-axle base in parallel at predetermined interval. The second left and right CCD positioning systems are fixedly mounted on the second left and right cutting heads, respectively. The second left and right cutting heads are located above the second tooling and mounted on the second X-axle moving system in parallel. The second X-axle moving system is mounted on second X-axle base mounted above second Y-axle base through second upright post of second Y-axle base.    USE - Laser etching system for amorphous silicon thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Satisfies technical requirement with high etching precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laser etching method for amorphous silicon thin film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the system structure of the laser etching system.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a substrate (512), a semiconductor layer, and a textured metal silicide layer (516) disposed between the substrate and the semiconductor layer. The photovoltaic device further comprises a metal layer disposed between the substrate and the metal silicide layer. The metal silicide layer forms the backside reflector of the photovoltaic device. The semiconductor layer is doped with a first dopant (preferably boron), and where the first dopant is a trivalent ionic species. The semiconductor layer and metal silicide layer are patterned into photovoltaic cells.    USE - As a photovoltaic device (claimed), used for fabricating solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The silicide forms a low resistivity back-side ohmic contact with the semiconductor layer. This results in a low cost, flexible, high efficiency, thin film solar cell device. The formation of a uniform silicide reduces defects at the metal-silicide boundary, since dangling bonds are passivated at the metal-silicon interface by the formation of intermetallic silicide compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of photovoltaic device.    Substrate (512)    Metal film (514)    Metal silicide layer (516)    N-type semiconductor layer (518)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing two sides of an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) thin film layer (2) and a sealing surface of a backboard (1) i.e. Tedlar (RTM: polyvinylfluoride) compound film, by a plasma jet to remove the dust and the moisture on the sealing surfaces of the backboard, the thin film layer (2), a crystalline silicon solar cell sheet or battery pack (3), an EVA thin film layer (4) and a glass (5) to clear the surface, change a micro-structure of the surface and improve the activity. A processing temperature of the plasma jet is 150-300 degrees centigrade.    USE - Method for packing a crystalline silicon solar cell/battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the adhesion among the glass, the ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), the battery strings and the backboard material, so as to improve the yield and usage time of the battery product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The backboard, the two thin film layers, the crystalline silicon solar cell sheet or battery pack and the glass are arranged based on a packing sequence and placed in a laminating machine to be laminated to finish a sealing technique of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded of a crystalline silicon solar cell/battery.    Backboard (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate thin film layers (2, 4)    Crystalline silicon solar cell sheet/battery pack (3)    Glass (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves sending zinc oxide film into vacuum chamber at 27 degrees centigrade. Oxygen with 99.99 percent of purity is introduced to vacuum chamber that is subsequently inputted with microwave by coaxial discharge components to discharge oxygen in coaxial discharging chamber and form oxygen plasma. 10 Volts of bias voltage is applied on metal plates in front of coaxial discharging chamber so that oxygen ions in oxygen plasma may collide with metal plate to obtain electrons to form atomic oxygen. Atomic oxygen reflects onto sample shelf to act with zinc oxide film for 45 minutes.    USE - Improvement method for enhancing performance of zinc oxide film used in preparing piezoelectric sensor, optical wave guide, surface ultrasonic device, gas sensor, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables improvement in the performance of zinc oxide film used in preparing piezoelectric sensor, optical wave guide, surface ultrasonic device, gas sensor, and solar cell.
NOVELTY - The box has a lower box whose inner portion is provided with a conducting connection sheet, a heat radiator and a bypass diode. A sealing structure is provided between an upper cover and the lower box. The upper cover is fixedly connected with the lower box by an outer buckling piece and an inner buckling piece on a bypass side. The lower box is provided with a heat radiator corresponding to the over direction of the conducting connection sheet. The bypass diode is clamped on the heat radiator by a locating slot in the heat radiator.    USE - Wiring box for a solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The box enables the bypass diode to be connected with the conducting connection sheet and the heat radiator in a clamping manner, so that the heat from the bypass diode is delivered by air to larger extent, thus preventing decrease in performance stability of the diode due to the heat of welding while ensuring the security work of a solar photovoltaic generating crystal silicon plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wiring box for a solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a doped solar cell board (201), and forming an emitting layer (202) that injects into the solar battery. A reflection barrier layer is formed in the front side of solar cell board. The emitter layer is contacted to a front electrode through the reflection barrier layer. An impurity injecting layer (207) is processed with plasma and is formed in the substrate back side. A plasma reaction gas is selected from one or the mixing of the gases, which are tetrafluoromethane, sulfur hexafluoride, chlorine and oxygen.    USE - Method for manufacturing of solar battery by a plasma surface treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves preparing a doped solar cell board, and forming an emitting layer that injects into the solar battery, where a reflection barrier layer is formed in the front side of solar cell board, and hence ensures increased efficiency of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell board (201)    Emitting layer (202)    Dead layer (202')    Impurity injecting layer (207)
NOVELTY - Compound coating layer containing group 3A-6A element is formed on the surface of compound particles after forming compound coating layer containing group 1B-6A element. The formed layers are heated after adding metal cation or group 1B element, to form group 1B-3A-6A compound coating layer. The group 1B element is copper, the group 3A element is indium or gallium and the group 6A element is selenium or sulfur. The compound containing group 1B-6A element is copper selenide and the compound containing group 3A-6A element is indium selenide.    USE - Manufacture of compound coating layer for use in module comprising solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound particle having excellent crystallinity is manufactured. The generation of unnecessary metal oxides due to the oxidation of group 3A element is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Compound coating layer containing group 3A-6A element is formed on the surface of compound particles after forming compound coating layer containing group 1B-6A element. The formed layers are heated after adding metal cation or group 1B element, to form group 1B-3A-6A compound coating layer. The group 1B element is copper, the group 3A element is indium or gallium and the group 6A element is selenium or sulfur. The compound containing group 1B-6A element is copper selenide and the compound containing group 3A-6A element is indium selenide. The group 1B-3A-6A compound coating layer is copper-indium (gallium)-selenium system. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compound particles containing group 6A-3A element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Glass substrate (11)    Conductive layer (12)    Absorber (13)    Buffer layer (14)    Transparent window layer (15)
NOVELTY - An inclined crucible (10) has charging hole (11) and vent (15). The furnaces (20-23) are installed around the crucible containing glass fiber (60) and liquid silicon (50) so as to increase the temperature of rotating crucible, for cleaning the liquid silicon. A container (40) collects the refined silicon. A gas pipe (30) sprays the inactive gas on the glass fiber and silicon within the crucible. A vacuum system maintains vacuum inside the crucible. A vibrator vibrates the silicon and glass fiber.    USE - Scouring device of silicon for use as wafer material in solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Pure silicon can be obtained. Refining efficiency of silicon can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of refining silicon which involves mixing silicon and glass fiber within the crucible. The crucible is heated from the charging hole to the vent by using furnaces. The glass fiber is separated. The glass fiber is charged with the melting point higher than that of the silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the scouring device.    Crucible (10)    Charging hole (11)    Vent (15)    Furnaces (20-23)    Gas pipe (30)    Container (40)    Silicon (50)    Glass fiber (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves loading a substrate in a pulsed laser deposition chamber, and forming germanium zinc oxide thin film on a top part of the substrate. A pulse laser in a target is irradiated by the substrate. The target is provided with a ball. A chamber is provided to maintain substrate temperature at 600 degrees.    USE - Method for forming a germanium zinc oxide thin film in an emitting device (claimed) i.e. UV light device. Can also be used as a conductive thin film, a solar cell window and a bulk acoustic wave device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reduction in oxygen vacancy by doping the zinc oxide thin film by using a transparent electrode and preventing deep level emission, thus improving luminous efficiency and lifespan of the UV light device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an emitting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a diffraction pattern of a thin film on a substrate in various temperatures.
NOVELTY - The cleaning device (100) has a moving block (121), two transfer rails (110,110'), a support bracket and a cleaner (120). An air pump (130) is provided for supplying air to two air injectors (123,124). A control box (140) is provided for controlling operation of the two transfer rails, the cleaner and the air pump. A solar inverter (150) is provided for supplying power source to a rotary motor (125).    USE - Cleaning device for a solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The air pump is provided for supplying air to two air injectors, and a control box is provided for controlling operation of the two transfer rails, the cleaner and the air pump, and hence ensures increased efficiency of the solar cell panel, and effective cleaning with a cost effective cleaning device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an automatic cleaning apparatus.    Cleaning device (100)    Transfer rails (110,110')    Cleaner (120)    Moving block (121)    Air injectors (123,124)    Rotary motor (125)    Air pump (130)    Control box (140)    Solar inverter (150)
NOVELTY - The cleaning apparatus has an inclined moving block (121) supported on transfer rails (110,110') which are moved in forward and reverse directions. A solar panel (11) is mounted on the block. A cleaning unit (120) provided with several cleaning water injectors (123a,123b) and air nozzles (n1,n2), is fixed to the block. A water supply pump (130) and an air pump (140) are connected to cleaning water injectors and air nozzles. A control unit (150) controls water supply pump and air pump. A sunlight inverter (160) supplies power to water supply pump and air pump.    USE - Automatic cleaning apparatus for solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel can be automatically washed from the top to the bottom by moving the transfer rails. The cost of automatic cleaning apparatus can be reduced, as water supply pump and air pump are connected to the sunlight inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar panel cleaning apparatus.    Solar panel (11)    Transfer rails (110,110')    Cleaning unit (120)    Moving block (121)    Cleaning water injectors (123a,123b)    Water supply pump (130)    Air pump (140)    Control unit (150)    Sunlight inverter (160)    Air nozzles (n1,n2)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte is provided with a structure having hydrophilic unit and hydrophobic unit coupled alternatively through a chemical bond.    USE - Electrolyte is used for battery (claimed) such as primary battery and secondary battery, electrolytic membrane for electrochemical device such as fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent proton conductivity, heat resistance, durability, film-forming property and hot-water solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte is provided with a structure having hydrophilic unit and hydrophobic unit coupled alternatively through a chemical bond. The hydrophilic unit is perfluoro-containing compound of formula: -E2-(Rf1-E1)m-. The hydrophobic unit is arylene-containing compound of formula: -(Rf2-Ar)n-Rf3-.    Rf1-Rf3=1C or more perfluoro chain;    E1,E2=proton conduction group of formula: -(CONH)i1(CO)i2(SO2NM)i3(SO2)i4-;    i1,i3,m=0 or more;    i2,i4=0-1;    i1+i3,n=1 or more;    M=proton or metallic element;    m=0 or more;and    Ar=arylene.    \An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte, which involves carrying out condensation reaction of monomer (A, B and/or C) or polymer (D, E and/or F) having amide-type functional group and/or halide-type functional group at the terminal.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive material contains metal fiber having major axis diameter of 2-30 mu m and short axis diameter of 60-300 nm.    USE - Electroconductive material is used for inkjet ink for transparent conductive film (both claimed) for liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display, plasma display panel, electrochromic display, solar cell, electronic paper and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent electroconductivity and adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has a hollow fiber membrane (120), a housing (110), a tube-type supporter and a polymer film with high hydrophilic property which is coated on the supporter. A non-woven film (140) is positioned between the hollow fiber membrane bundle and housing. The polymer film with high hydrophilic property is the nafion film or a composite film made of two or more than two polymers. The composite film is made of two or more than two polymers which are selected among the polyetherimide, polyphenylsulfone, polysulfone, polyamideimide and polyimide.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell of a fuel system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-woven film is positioned between the hollow fiber membrane bundle and housing, and thus prevents break down of the hollow fiber membrane and ensures improved cold resistance of humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifier.    Humidifier (100)    Housing (110)    Hollow fiber membrane (120)    Adhesive (130)    Non-woven film (140)
NOVELTY - The washing apparatus has a supply unit which supplies washing solution to a cleaning unit (30) which sprays washing solution towards upper side of solar panel (10). A controller controls a mobile tool driving the cleaning unit from one side to other side of solar panel during spraying washing solution towards upper side of the solar panel from cleaning unit, based on detected outside air temperature.    USE - Solar panel washing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination such as dust, rain drops and snow formed on the upper surface of the solar panel can be cleaned easily and temperature of solar panel can be automatically lowered when outdoor air temperature is high, hence power generation efficiency of solar panel can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for washing method of solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar panel washing apparatus.    Solar panel (10)    Motor (21)    Belt (28)    Cleaning unit (30)    Water source (40)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a transparent conduction layer fixed on a substrate, and a noble metal layer positioned at an upper side of the conduction layer. An adhesion layer is arranged between the conduction layer and the noble metal layer. The substrate is selected from one among glass, ceramics, stainless steel, polyethylene terephthalate, polyimide, polypropylene, triacetyl cellulose, and polycarbonate. The conduction layer is made of indium tin oxide or fluorine-doped tin oxide. The noble metal layer is adhered to a particle shaped island structure on the adhesion layer.    USE - Platinum opposing electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed), in a fuel sense solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves cohesive property of the noble metal layer by forming the adhesion layer between the transparent conduction layer and the noble metal layer, thus reducing the surface resistance and electron exchange resistance of the entire electrode, and increasing the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell due to the resistance degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell    (2) a method of manufacturing a platinum opposing electrode for a fuel sense solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a platinum opposing electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The tile has a solar generating element provided with an anode wire and a cathode wire. A back surface of the solar generating element is provided with a water flow passage. A metallic bottom frame is installed below the passage. Polyurethane is filled between the metallic bottom frame and the passage. An integrated side of the solar generating element is provided with a frame. The anode wire and the cathode wire of the solar generating element are respectively connected to an anode plug and a cathode socket of the frame. The solar generating element is assembled by multiple solar batteries.    USE - Integrated photovoltaic opto-thermal tile.    ADVANTAGE - The tile enables plugging an opening of the water flow passage by silica gel with a plug made of age-proof plastic so as to avoid leakage of water. The ends of the water flow passage are installed with male-female sockets, which are respectively made of copper plated with silver for resisting aging and conducting of the tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an integrated photovoltaic opto-thermal tile.
NOVELTY - A layered film (1) has coating layer(s) (2) formed on surface(s) of thermoplastic resin film base material (3). The coating layer contains silicon-free flame retardant and compound containing silicon. The content of silicon-free flame retardant is 30 mass% or more. The content of compound containing silicon is 0.03 mass% or more. The sum of the content of silicon-free flame retardant and compound containing silicon is 60 mass% or less.    USE - Layered film is used for lamp reflector for backlight (claimed) using LED, for LCD used in liquid crystal TV. Can also be used in solar cell module, label, sticker, home delivery voucher, recording medium used in video printers, inkjet printers, bar code printers, offset printing applications, thermal transfer printing applications, poster, electronic components used in electronic wallpaper, display board, white board, telephone card, integrated circuit (IC) card, lighting fixtures, indirect light fitting used in indoor and outdoor applications, motor vehicle, train, aircraft etc.    ADVANTAGE - The layered film has excellent flame retardance, light resistance, adhesiveness and heat shrinkage resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of layered film.    Layered film (1)    Thermoplastic resin film base material (2)    Coating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a high-conductivity grid mesh placed on a transparent substrate unit, and a transparent conductive film covering the transparent substrate unit and the high-conductivity grid mesh. The high-conductivity grid mesh is half embedded on the transparent substrate or provided on a surface of the transparent substrate. The high-conductivity grid mesh comprises a multi-layer structure made of same or different materials.    USE - Composite transparent conductive substrate for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has better corrosion resistance and better conductivity. The substrate has better application range. The substrate can simplify the preparation technique of the solar, reduce the resistance of the battery substrate and greatly improves the performance and stability of the battery when applied to the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite transparent conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - The separated quartz boat structure has a bracket bar (1), an upper partition bar for the single-face slot (2), an upper partition bar for the double-face slot (3), a lower partition bar for the single-face slot (4), a major connecting bar (5) and a support bar (7). The upper partition bar for single-face slot is vertically provided with first single-face insertion slot while the upper partition bar for double-face slot is vertically provided with double-face insertion slot. The lower partition bar for single-face slot is horizontally provided with a second single-face insertion slot.    USE - Separated quartz boat structure for use in the production of mono-crystal and poly-crystal solar batteries in the field of solar battery production technology and photovoltaic technology.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the quartz boat structure which can make the diffusion yield arrive at 300 slices per furnace using double-face diffusion without changing the original structure of the diffusion furnace, thus ensuring full use of the latent energy so as to maximize the yield as well as maximize the average photoelectric conversion efficacy of the products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separated quartz boat structure.    Bracket bar (1)    Single-face slot (2,4)    Double-face slot (3)    Major connecting bar (5)    Support bar (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a surface layer (1), an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar battery layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a backboard layer (5) stacked from top to bottom and packaged together. The surface layer and the backboard layer are made of high-intensity low-iron toughened glass, where the high-intensity low-iron toughened glass is a high-transmittance frosted toughened glass or high-transmittance smooth toughened glass.    USE - Solar battery assembly for use in a glass curtain wall of a large building.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has aesthetic appearance, better day-lighting effect, wind resistance and hail prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar battery layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Backboard layer (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a surface layer (1), an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar battery layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a backboard layer (5) stacked from top to bottom and packaged. The surface layer is made of a black polyvinyl fluoride composite film, and the backboard is made of a high-intensity low-iron toughened glass e.g. high-transmittance frosted toughened glass or high-transmittance smooth toughened glass.    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has good light-shielding effect and good hail suppression property, can replace roof tile, and can be utilized at various complex and bad weather conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded sectional view of a solar battery assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar battery layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Backboard layer (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing front and back surfaces of a substrate e.g. monocrystalline silicon substrate, with plasma, forming electrode with a conductivity type, and forming another electrode with another conductive type. The former electrode and latter electrode are connected to an emitter layer, where the latter electrode is separated from the former electrode. Plasma gas is injected into a chamber, and the substrate is positioned within the chamber, where the plasma gas is selected from a group of tetrafluoromethane, sulphur hexafluoride, chlorine and oxygen.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the reflectance of the sunlight, and forms the uniform back-surface-field (BSF). The method increases short-circuit current and open circuit voltage of the solar battery, and improves the efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a conductive type emitter layer in front and back planes of a conductivity type substrate, and connecting an electrode to the emitter layer. Another electrode is connected with the substrate, and plasma source gas is injected within a chamber, where the plasma source gas is formed from tetrafluoromethane, sulfur hexafluoride, chlorine and oxygen. The substrate is selected from monocrystalline silicon substrate, multi crystal silicon substrate and amorphous silicon substrate. A reflection barrier layer is formed on the emitter layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high efficient solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces reflectance of sunlight, and manufactures the high efficient solar battery by increasing short-circuit current and open circuit voltage. The method removes surface defect when removing the dead layer from the emitter layer. The method simplifies production of high efficient solar battery process, and uniform back surface field (BSF) is formed on the solar cell board back plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high efficient solar battery.
NOVELTY - A macro-cyclic crown ether substituted stilbene compound based on pyridine.    USE - The macro-cyclic crown ether substituted stilbene compound is useful in the fields of dye-sensitized solar cell, organic photoelectric luminescent material, fluorescent dye, laser dye and metal ion molecular probe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A macro-cyclic crown ether substituted stilbene compound based on pyridine comprising structure represented by general Formula (I).    R=H, CH3, CN, ph or COOH.
NOVELTY - A self-supporting poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) porous membrane is prepared by dispersing monomer of 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene, organic dye and supporting electrolyte in aqueous solution in mole ratio of 1-6:0.05-0.1:2-10 to obtain solution A, subjecting solution A in electrochemical synthesis under protection of 0 degrees C of nitrogen, peeling off poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene), extracting in acetone solution for 36-48 hours and drying in vacuum.    USE - Preparation of self-supporting poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) porous membrane for solar cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains membrane with perfect mechanical property and electrical property.
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises 70-80 wt.% of mixed solvent, which includes two solvents, 20-30 wt.% of inorganic nanoparticle powder, 5-5 wt.% of binder, dispersion medium and an additive. The solvent is used as solar battery absorber. The mixed solvent has the boiling point of 70-120 degrees C and the steam pressure difference is 100-300 mm of mercury.    USE - Paste composition for use in copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) system solar battery absorber for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition prevents the crack caused during solvent evaporation time, minimizes or prevents current leakage of the solar battery and enables to manufacture solar battery of high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The battery has an N-type semiconductor layer (200) arranged in a lower-part of a P-type semiconductor layer (100). An electrode (500) is connected to a P-type semiconductor layer (300), and another electrode (600) is connected to the N-type semiconductor layer. The electrodes are separated in a lower part of the P-type semiconductor layer to a fixed interval, where the lower part of the P positive type semiconductor layer and the N-type semiconductor layer are same. An anti-reflective layer (400) with uneven formation is formed in an upper side of the P-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Wafer type solar battery for changing a light energy into power using semiconductor property.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are arranged in the battery, so that incidence rate of sunlight is maximized. The material of the electrodes performs thermal process at temperature of 580-620 degree Celsius without boring the anti-reflective layer. The battery controls thermal process for infiltrating an electrode material to a P-type silicon layer when the battery is electrically connected to one of the electrodes and the P-type silicon layer, thus eliminating short generation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a wafer type solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a wafer type solar battery.    P-type semiconductor layer (100)    N-type semiconductor layer (200)    P-type semiconductor layer (300)    Anti-reflective layer (400)    Electrodes (500, 600)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power converting section (30) for inputting a solar battery output terminal voltage and light amount information of a solar battery. A current controller (20) delivers output current in a solar battery, where the output current is output in the electric power converting section, and computes an electric current standard value to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal. The electric power converting section delivers the PWM signal in the current controller to perform power conversion.    USE - Solar cell feature curve imitation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system extracts the solar cell feature curve from all action zones in value on the simple basis table and data. The system avoids complicated equation that is unnecessary to implement in microprocessor. The memory gives the necessary data table about reference curve, thus decreasing the table data extract.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for holding a solar cell feature curve to read light amount information of a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar cell feature curve imitation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell feature curve extracting unit (10)    Current controller (20)    Electric power converting section (30)
NOVELTY - Solar cell single crystal ingot cutting involves placing an ingot (I) in a cutting jig, which is connected with a solar battery. The solar battery rapidly squares to multiple circular ingots and increases productivity through axial direction wire prepared on the top of seating jig. An axial direction wire is dropped, which cuts brick to form the ingot.    USE - Method for cutting solar cell single crystal ingot.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell single crystal ingot cutting method reduces the process time required for the cutting operation and improves the treatment quantity of the ingot cut, in which workability and productivity are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ingot.    Ingot (I)
NOVELTY - The preparing method involves dissolving zinc and aluminum salts by adding water to materials. The solution is filtered to separate the residue from liquid. The residue is washed with pure water and dried to produce zinc aluminum oxide powder. The zinc aluminum oxide powder is calcined at 400 to 500 degrees centigrade for 2 hours. The calcined zinc aluminum oxide powder is packed into vacuum heat pressing furnace. A zinc aluminum oxide powder is cooled off after preserving heat and sintering at 1200 to 1400 degrees centigrade for 2 to 5 hours.    USE - Preparing method of zinc aluminum oxide target for film solar cell and plating film used in plasma and solar transparent electrode.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an inexpensive zinc aluminum oxide target that is non-toxic and easy to dope. Provides a stable zinc aluminum oxide film in plasma that can be used as substitute for indium tin oxide.
NOVELTY - The window has an aluminum section window frame covered around a glass window. The glass window is an integral assembly of ultra-white patterned toughened glass with pile fabric, ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer, a cell unit and a common toughened glass. The pile fabric of the ultra-white patterned toughened glass faces the facade of the cell unit. An edge of two layers of the toughened glass is sealed in the aluminum section window frame. A lead-out wire of the cell unit extends out of the common toughened glass.    USE - Multifunctional solar cell window for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The window is safe to use, inexpensive, and does not cause damage to the building. The window has wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional solar cell window.
NOVELTY - The assembly has four direct reflectors and a solar battery assembly part (3), which are arranged in a double U-shaped structure. Multiple indirect reflectors are arranged on neutral gear area of the direct reflectors, where each indirect reflector is provided with a secondary reflector (9). A one-time reflector (10) is installed in a side part of the assembly part and the gear place of the direct reflector, where the one-time reflector reflects the sunshine upwardly onto the secondary reflector. A base plate is made of aluminum alloy having aluminum tri-oxide surface.    USE - Double-U shaped secondary reflection condensing solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a double-U shaped secondary reflection condensing solar battery assembly.    Condenser (1)    Solar battery assembly (3)    Secondary reflector (9)    One-time reflector (10)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses conjugated compounds containing triarylamine structural elements with a general formula ABm, wherein A is aryl moiety with or without hetero atom(s), m is integers from 2 to 4, and B is as following: wherein Ar is aryl moiety. Moreover, The conjugated compounds of the invention are used as hole transport material, hole injection material and/or as host material in organic electroluminescence and/or phosphorescence devices, and as hole transport material in solar cells.
NOVELTY - The dedicated back-seal film has PET thin film layer (1) which is arranged in middle portion, and is provided with upper and lower surfaces. The upper and lower surfaces of PET thin film layer are coated with fluorocarbon coating layers (2).    USE - Dedicated back-seal film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a dedicated back-seal film that does not need adhesives among layers. Suppresses delaminating of back-seal film while providing easy treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of dedicated back-seal film for solar cell.    PET thin film layer (1)    Fluorocarbon coating layers (2)
NOVELTY - The fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane comprises a fluorine base layer made of fluoride bearing transparent material. A membrane forming layer of fluorosilicone or silicon titanium is disposed on the surface of the fluorine base layer. The fluorine base layer is a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), ethylene tetra fluoro ethylene (ETFE) or tetraethylene hexa propylene vinulidene fluoride (THV) base layer.    USE - Fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane with medium surface energy.    ADVANTAGE - Membrane forming layer is formed from fluorosilicone or silicon titanium, thus enhancing scratch resistance of outer surface of face membrane, increasing cohesive property of inner surface with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and improving transparency of face membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane.
NOVELTY - A method of stacking flip-chip solar cell is provided, which makes use of flip-chip technique to grow a P-N junction semiconductor layer capable of absorbing light with long wave-length (such as infrared rays) for absorbing light with middle wave-length (such as visible light) and a P-N junction semiconductor layer capable of absorbing light with short wave-length (such as ultraviolet rays ). Accordingly, the invention uses flip-chip technique to stack solar cells, so as to solve the problem of lattice dis-match of each layer thereby enhancing efficiency of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a covering film (110) which covers rear surface of a substrate film (130) through an adhesive layer (120). An interconnection bar (161) is arranged at the ends of the substrate film and connected to electrode of solar cell units (100) arranged on a thin film substrate. A bypass diode (140) is arranged at a lead-out end of a solar cell component. The electrodes of the bypass diode are respectively connected to the interconnection bar.    USE - Flexible thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the flexible thin film solar cell is reduced and large amount of power can be generated efficiently by the solar cell at suitable environment temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flexible thin film solar cell.    Solar cell unit (100)    Covering film (110)    Adhesive layer (120)    Substrate film (130)    Bypass diode (140)    Interconnection bar (161)
NOVELTY - Anti-adhesive plastic film comprises two surfaces. The former surface has embossed patterns and the latter surface has frosted patterns. The particle size of the frosted pattern is larger than 400 meshes. The embossed patterns are pyramid, inverse pyramid, triangular pyramid, hemicycle or frosted shaped patterns. The film is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), where the value of vinyl acetate in the EVA is greater than 28%.    USE - Anti-adhesive plastic film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-adhesive plastic film is cost-effective, ensures that films do not bond each other, thus shortens the process, enables convenient application, increased efficiency and avoids use of paper during production process.
NOVELTY - The upper structure of solar module laminating machine, has a silicone rubber plate connected under the motherboard in a seal cavity. The pipelines are arranged inside and outside the seal cavity. A solenoid valve is mounted on the pipeline that is arranged outside the cavity. A ball valve is connected to the front end of the solenoid valve and a connecting pipe is connected to the front end of the ball valve. The dust-proof filter screen is mounted on the connecting pipe.    USE - Upper structure of solar module laminating machine.    ADVANTAGE - The laminating operation is performed easily with respect to the solar module, by preventing the entry of air and the debris rate is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the upper structure of solar module laminating machine.
NOVELTY - The method involves punching fill orifices on fluorine-doped fin oxide (FTO) conductive lower glass substrate, and printing titanium dioxide film over substrate based on designed pattern. The film printed substrate is placed in oven to sinter film at 450 degrees centigrade for 40 mins, and is then placed in dyestuffs for 24 hours at room temperature to enable dye to completely absorb film. The UV curing glue is printed over substrate. The substrate is irradiated with UV rays at 100 W/cm2 for 1 min. The electrolytes are filled in orifices and orifices are sealed.    USE - Packaging method of dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell is packed easily by simple process with improved package precision such that the durability of the cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - A laminated film comprises fluoropolymer film, polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer, and back lining layer. The back lining layer is chosen from polyvinyl fluoride film, polyethylene-vinyl acetate film, aluminum thin film, laminate of polyvinyl fluoride film, laminate of aluminum foil and polytrimethylene terephthalate film, polymer layer and laminate of polytrimethylene terephthalate film. The polymer is chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and polytetrafluoroethylene.    USE - Laminated film is used for back plate of solar cell plate (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated film comprises a fluoropolymer film, polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer provided on main surface of fluoropolymer film, and back lining layer provided on main surface and in opposition to polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer. The back lining layer chosen from polyvinyl fluoride film, polyethylene-vinyl acetate film, aluminum thin film, laminate of polyvinyl fluoride film, laminate of aluminum foil and polytrimethylene terephthalate film, polymer layer and laminate of polytrimethylene terephthalate film. The polymer is chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and polytetrafluoroethylene.
NOVELTY - A metal hook comprises screws (1), carrier sheet boat (4), hook (3), and pressing bar (2). A screw hole of the pressing bar is provided with screw thread, matching with the screws. The carrier sheet boat and hook are connected to be fixed.    USE - Metal hook for carrier sheet boat of solar cell plate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hook solves problem of long period and high cost of configuration of the carrier sheet boat in existing technology. It reduces manufacturing cost of the whole set of solar cell plate deposition equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the metal hook.    Screws (1)    Pressing bar (2)    Hook (3)    Carrier sheet boat (4)
NOVELTY - The packaging glass plate has an anti-reflection film (2) that is formed on the light receiving surface of a glass substrate (1). A high temperature protective film (3) is adhered on the surface of anti-reflection film through a high temperature binder (4).    USE - Packaging glass plate for solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The surfaces of glass substrate and anti-reflection film are not damaged and the quality of solar cell component can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the packaging glass plate.    Glass substrate (1)    Anti-reflection film (2)    High temperature protective film (3)    High temperature binder (4)
NOVELTY - The crystalline silicon solar cell has a heavily-doped region (2) formed corresponding to electrode-printing region on a silicon substrate (1) by phosphorus diffusion. A lightly-doped region (3) is formed corresponding to non-electrode printing region by phosphorus diffusion.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is manufactured easily. High photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of crystalline silicon solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    Heavily-doped region (2)    Lightly-doped region (3)
NOVELTY - A caustic corrosion solution comprises aqueous alkali, isopropanol, sodium silicate (Na2SiO3), and 0.002-0.01 wt.% lead nitrate or lead.    USE - A caustic corrosion solution for preparing monocrystalline silicon matte (claimed) used for manufacturing monocrystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion solution has reduced surface reflectivity of monocrystalline silicon plate, fine pyramids on surface of prepared matte, low cost, simple operation, and high stability and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using caustic corrosion solution comprising soaking monocrystalline silicon plate into caustic corrosion solution at 75-85 degrees C for 20-30 minutes for corrosion reaction.
NOVELTY - An organic silicon polymer, formed by aggregating thermoplastic polymer and fluorescent powder containing oxygen, where molecular weight range of the organic silicon polymer component is 10000-25000 of carbon element, the fluorescent powder of granular oxidation synthesis substance introduced in the organic silicon polymer is from n-silicate, aluminate, phosphate-vanadate and sulfoxide; the weight ratio is 0.05-10%, and the organic silicon polymer is synthesized into luminescent conversion layer, and it is formed by combining with surface covering layer of silicon solar battery.    USE - The organic silicon polymer is useful for preparing a luminescent conversion layer, and a silicon solar battery (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a luminescent conversion layer, comprises organic silicon polymer containing fluorescent powder particle, and it is contacted with surface of solar battery of poly-silicon, single crystal silicon and amorphous silicon on surface layer with the form of covering layer, thickness of the covering layer is Delta =0.5-3.8 mg/cm2, the reflective coefficient R is smaller than 50%; and    (2) a silicon solar battery, comprising luminescent converter containing single crystal silicon, the formed luminescent converter comprises the luminescent conversion layer, dimension of the single crystal is 4-6 inches, thickness is Delta =180-360 mu m, the conversion efficiency exceeds 14%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the organic silicon polymer.
NOVELTY - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer is new.    USE - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer for use as a photolayer of solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer is easy and simple to prepare; has good planarity and high electron density; has absorption spectrum at 300-1000 nm of ultraviolet-visible and near infrared areas; has energy conversion efficiency that reaches 3%; and makes solar battery have an open-circuit voltage of 0.37-0.54 V under white light radiation (light intensity of 100 Mw/cm2), short circuit current of 6.69-13.8 mA/cm2, packing factor of 0.35-0.44, and energy conversion efficiency of 1-3%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer of formula (I) is new.    R1=straight or branched chain 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cycloalkyl, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy Ph, or aryl;    R2-R3=H, 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cycloalkyl, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy Ph, or aryl;    X=one or more of 6 receptor monomer taking diazosulfide, thienopyrazine, naphthylenediimide or perylenediimide as structure units, e.g. formulae (II), (III) or (IV);    m=1-3;and    n=1-100.    R4-R9=R3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a photolayer of solar battery. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The battery has small diamond shaped cones placed on a silicon substrate, where the cones acting as an anode are separated by an insulating layer comprising a dielectric material. A metal gate placed on the insulating layer corresponds to each cone, where the gate comprises small holes with the size corresponding to a bottom part of each cone. The cones are made of metal material.    USE - Diamond thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes light assembling device to assemble light on a diamond thin-film. The battery has improved photoelectric conversion rate to about 50 percentage, and the diamond can resist temperature of about 500 degrees centigrade and is resistant to space radiation, so space radiation has no influence on the battery when the battery is used in the space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diamond thin-film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The equipment has a support portion (200) provided in lower portion of a target support stand (310) which is provided in a chamber (100). A CIGS film is deposited on the substrate. The deposited film is evaporated by inserting a portion of an evaporation source (400) into the chamber.    USE - Equipment for manufacturing thin film such as copper indium gallium selenium (CIGS) film (claimed) for CIGS solar battery. Can also be used in gallium arsenic solar battery and cadmium telluride solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The processing time for manufacturing thin film is reduced and work efficiency is increased since the vapor of copper indium gallium and selenium are evaporated at the same time within the chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film manufacturing equipment.    Chamber (100)    Support portion (200)    Target support stand (310)    Evaporation source (400)    Gas supply flow path (430)
NOVELTY - The layer has a passivation layer (20) provided on a photoelectric conversion layer, and another passivation layer (30) provided between the photoelectric conversion layer and the passivation layer (20), where a material of the passivation layer (30) is an oxide of a material of the photoelectric conversion layer. A thickness of the passivation layers (20, 30) are 2 nanometer to 100 nanometer, and 1 nanometer to 15 nanometer respectively, where the material of the layers (20, 30) are selected from a group consisting of aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, indium tin oxide and silicon oxide.    USE - Passivation layer structure for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation layer is disposed between the photoelectric conversion layer and another passivation layer, thus effectively enhancing surface passivation effect and the carrier lifetime, and hence improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a passivation layer structure of a solar cell for providing a photoelectric conversion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a passivation layer structure of a solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Passivation layers (20, 30)
NOVELTY - A waste slurry (BB) or its concentrate is solid-liquid separated (AA), and a solid content (CC) containing silicon particles is obtained for recovering silicon. In the waste slurry, the silicon particles are mixed with slurry when a silicon block or a silicon wafer is cut or polished by using slurry containing abrasive grains and a coolant. The solid content is washed (DD) using a liquid containing an acid solution (EE), and then baked (MM) at 200-1000 degrees C.    USE - Regeneration of silicon for use as solar-cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy and economical removal of phosphorus contained in the solid content for silicon recovery, without dissolving waste metal containing phosphorus. The solar cells obtained using the regenerated silicon have excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the silicon regeneration method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid-liquid separation (AA)    Waste slurry (BB)    Solid content for silicon recovery (CC)    Acid washing process (DD)    Acid solution (EE)    Neutralization process (FF)    Separation/washing process (HH)    Pure water/inorganic acid/organic solvent (JJ)    Baking process (MM)    Purification process (NN)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a light-receiving side multi-junction type solar cell (20) electrically connected to silicon solar cell (10). A condensing lens (30) is installed on the surface of light-receiving side multi-junction type solar cell. The area of light-receiving surface at the side of installation of condensing lens is 0.8 times greater than the area of the light condensed by the light-receiving surface.    USE - Condensing formula photoelectric conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power generation amount during clouded sky is suppressed and the electric power generation amount irrespective of the weather is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of the condensing formula photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Silicon solar cell (10)    P-type silicon substrate (13)    Emitting layers (14a,14b)    Joining electrodes (16,18)    Light-receiving side multi-junction type solar cell (20)
NOVELTY - Solar cell is manufactured by applying phosphoric alcohol solution on a p-type semiconductor substrate by inkjet method where the phosphoric alcohol solution dots overlap and forming n-type diffused layer, where the phosphorus concentration differs with p-type substrate, by diffusing phosphorus.    USE - Manufacture of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell manufactured has favorable characteristics using a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of overlapping phosphoric acid alcohol solution drops.    Phosphoric acid alcohol solution drop (1)    Part which does not overlap (2)    Part which overlaps (3)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet has an antistatic layer (7) which is formed on the surface of a base material. The surface-resistance value and thickness of the antistatic layer are in the range of 1x 107 to 5\ asterisk1012 and 100-400 micrometers, respectively. The base material is laminated with a polyester film (6).    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be protected effectively and reliably, so that the partial discharge voltage of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    White polyester film (5)    Polyester film (6)    Antistatic layer (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (1) has transparent heat dissipation substrate consists of spinel, magnesium oxide (MgO), transparent zinc sulfide (ZnS), yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) or sapphire.    USE - Solar cell module for photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Photovoltaic cell does not produce distortion even with much solar radiation, light requirement is not reduced, heat is diffused outside efficiently which suppresses temperature rise of solar cell module or transparent heat dissipation substrate and conversion efficiency of photoelectric conversion does not decline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent heat dissipation substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    P type semiconductor (2)    N type semiconductor (3)    Antireflection coating layer (4)    Translucent protection material (5)    Electrode (6a, 6b)    Photovoltaic cell (7)    Sunlight incident part (8)
NOVELTY - Alcohol fuel cell performance recovering involves supplying 0.1-100 ml/minute of acid solution to cathode of alcohol fuel cell, in which performance is lowered. 1-1000 cubic centimeters/minute of hydrogen or hydrogen mixed gas is supplied to anode, and voltage of the alcohol fuel cell is controlled at 0.1-1.5 V for 1-240 minutes.    USE - Method for recovering performance of alcohol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance recovering method is simple, and increases lifetime of the alcohol fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting performance degradation and recovery result of direct methanol fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The structure has macroscopically aligned mesostructured materials formed on the surface of a substrate (12). The mesochannels of the mesostructured material are orientationally ordered along the axis direction with respect to the substrate. The substrate is made of aluminum or titanium.    USE - Assembled structure for solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high degree of macroscopic orientation order for mesochannels can be acquired reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the assembled structure.    Substrate (12)    Microchannel (62)    Trench (64)    Lateral axis (68)    Longitudinal axis (70)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat absorbing plate (2), semiconductor cooling pieces (3) and a radiating piece (4) fixed in a middle part of a shell (1) from outside to inside. Two poles of the semiconductor cooling pieces are respectively connected with wires. The semiconductor cooling pieces are series/parallel connected with each other.    USE - Solar power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use, maintained easily, and is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar power generating device.    Shell (1)    Heat absorbing plate (2)    Semiconductor cooling pieces (3)    Radiating piece (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte added between titanium dioxide electrode of absorbed stain molecule and a counter electrode on an indium tin oxide basal plate, where the battery is coated with sealing resin. Evaporated or sputtered alumina and polymeric compound/P-shaped semiconductor material is provided with the counter electrode and the titanium dioxide electrode. Thickness of electronic compound inhibiting structure layer is adjusted. Thickness of a dye-sensitized nano-film ranges from 30 nanometers to 100 micrometers.    USE - Dye-sensitized nano-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high strength, low dielectric loss and stable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized nano-film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The organic solar cell comprises a substrate, a light transmissive electrode, a conductive polymer layer, a photoactive layer and a metal electrode. A particle dispersion type meta material is coated between the light transmissive electrode and the conductive polymer layer for controlling the optical absorption rate.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell comprises a particle dispersion type meta material, which is coated between the light transmissive electrode and the conductive polymer layer for controlling the optical absorption rate, and thus enables an increased optical absorption efficiency of the organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The heater (100) has a terminal (121) i.e. male terminal (120), coupled to an end of a transparent tubular portion. An elasticity unit is coupled to the end of the tubular portion to change maximum thickness of the male terminal. Another terminal (122) is curve-cut in the end part of the former terminal towards the end of the tubular portion. The former terminal is combined in an electrode terminal (110). The male terminal is made of stainless steel, spring steel, molybdenum, Inconel (RTM: austenitic nickel-based superalloys) or Hastelloy (RTM: nickel-based alloys).    USE - Lamp heater for use in a substrate processing apparatus of a substrate heating system (claimed) to manufacture a display device and a crystalline system solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The heater increases efficiency of change operation. The male terminal is made by using the board material of a band form with fixed width, thus enlarging contact area with a power source bus and improving electric power transfer efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lamp heater.    Lamp heater (100)    Electrode terminal (110)    Male terminal (120)    Terminals (121, 122)    Power source bus (200)
NOVELTY - The table has a base (1) equipped in a lift table (2). A lift link part is equipped between the base and the lift table, and raises the lift table through an operation of a horizontal cylinder that is mounted on the base. A fixed axis is provided for fixing one end of a character link. A moving shaft is interconnected to a moving roller. A secondary elevating unit (34) is equipped in two sides of the base and two sides of the lift table. A hinge shaft (41) is fixed to the lift table and an angle change fixing unit (42) that fixes a slope mirror plate (4).    USE - Test table for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The table performs inspection of a semi-product and solar cell module, thus decreasing the discomfort of operator. The table reduces impact in rising and lowering the lift table to minimum, thus preventing damaged phenomenon of the semi-product in advance. The table secures the stability of inspection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a test table.    Base (1)    Lift table (2)    Slope mirror plate (4)    Secondary elevating unit (34)    Hinge shaft (41)    Angle change fixing unit (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing a metal oxide nano-particle into a dispersing medium, and manufacturing paste. The paste is coated on a p-type absorber or a buffer layer of a solar battery for forming a coating layer, and the medium is removed. The coating layer is dried, and a laser annealing process is performed on the coating layer by using the laser e.g. neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. The medium is selected from a group consisting of water, alcohol, ketone, glycol, glycerol or terpinol. An n-type window layer of the battery is formed in a transparent conductive thin film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a metal oxide transparent conductive thin film that is utilized in a solar battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to an LCD device, an organic electroluminescent (EL) display, an inorganic EL and a touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses the transparent conductive thin film with superior property. The method increases productivity of the transparent conductive thin film with high efficiency. The influence of the p-type absorber is reduced by performing laser annealing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transparent conductive thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing a metal oxide transparent conductive thin film.
NOVELTY - The solar battery device includes a plate (100), lenses (110) arranged on one side of the plate, and solar batteries which receive light condensed by the lenses. The lenses include convex lenses, cylindrical lenses, or Fresnel lenses. The solar batteries are inorganic solar batteries located at rudder side of the plate.    USE - Solar battery device.    ADVANTAGE - Attains high efficiency, low cost, and large area. Solar batteries of small size can be easily arranged through fluid self-assembly. Use of Polymer or flexible polymer plate is possible, thus, restrictions of place and space when solar batteries are set up are eliminated. Improves energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method for solar battery device; and    (2) a fluid self-assembly method used in manufacturing solar battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view, the top view, and the side view of the solar battery device.    Plate (100)    Lenses (110)
NOVELTY - The technique involves washing a silicon material, preparing a silicon slurry with p type and n type semiconductors at high temperature of about 1410 degrees centigrade higher than the silicon melting point, and fusing, spraying and sintering the silicon slurry on the surface of a substrate base material e.g. high-temperature glass, to prepare p-n sections. Velvet is made on the surface of silicon with sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide at 80 to 90 degrees centigrade, and a reflection deducting coating and a metal electrode are prepared to manufacture a membrane solar battery.    USE - Technique for manufacturing a membrane solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon slurry made of silicon materials such as silicon block and silicon chip is felted on to the surface of the substrate base material with the physical rolling forging technique, and the slurry is sintered at high temperature, so the surface silicon material penetrates the substrate base material for about 1 to 2 microns, thus improving the suede effect on the surface of the solar battery, and improving the usage rate of the light and the conversion efficiency combined with the overlapping technique and the surface processing technique. The technique improves the production efficiency, saves the energy and production cost and protects the environment, and is simple and easy to popularize.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a membrane solar battery manufacturing process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises porphyrin derivative between counter electrodes.    USE - A photoelectric transducer, e.g. dye sensitizing type for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer is highly efficient, stable and has high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises porphyrin derivative of formula (1) between counter electrodes.    R1-R8=H, halo, NO2, CN, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, thioalkyl, NH2, aryl, OH, carbonyl, thiol or heterocyclic group with cyclic structure and condensed ring structure through direct or joint atom; and    M=bivalent, trivalent or tetravalent metal atom with 2 H or O, halo or another ligand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metallic compound semiconductor (3)    Sensitizing dye (4)    Electrolyte (5)    Counter electrode (6)    Platinum (8)
NOVELTY - An alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative for pharmaceuticals, sensitizer, organic semiconductor, optoelectronic device, secondary battery, fuel cell and superconducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative has improved dissolution characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative of formula (1) is new.    AF=endohedral fullerene cluster containing alkali-metal atom-encapsulated fullerene or its derivative;    R=alkylidene and forms crosslinking bond of methano fullerene-type and/or fulleroid-type with carbon of fullerene of AF;and    n=1-8.
NOVELTY - The thin film type solar cell has a front electrode (300), a semiconductor layer (400) and a rear electrode (600) that are sequentially arranged on a glass substrate (100). A buffer layer (200) made of transparent material having refractive index higher than that of the substrate is arranged between the substrate and the front electrode. A transparent conductive layer (500) is formed between the semiconductor layer and the rear electrode. The refractive index of the buffer layer is 1.9-2.3 and thickness of the buffer layer is 1000-3000 Angstrom .    USE - Thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Transmittance of solar ray incident through the substrate is maximized and reflection of solar ray is minimized by forming a buffer layer of predetermined thickness between the substrate and the front electrode. Thus the adhesive strength between substrate and front electrode is enhanced and efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film type solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film type solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Buffer layer (200)    Front electrode (300)    Semiconductor layer (400)    Transparent conductive layer (500)    Rear electrode (600)
NOVELTY - The continuous casting apparatus (10) has molten metal holding part (20) holding molten metal (1). The casting mold (30) has bottom face part (31) which goes to downward direction gradually and inclined and extended with respect to horizontal surface going to horizontal direction other side. The cooling unit (35) which is provided in bottom face part performs unit-directional solidification of molten metal supplied from molten metal holding part and obtained cast (2) continuously along bottom face part of casting mold.    USE - Continuous casting apparatus for producing cast from molten metals, such as silicon used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a high quality cast without interference and impurity elements, such as an oxide, mixing in a cast. Enables a continuous casting method in which extracting speed is raised and improves productive efficiency significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the continuous casting apparatus.    Molten metal (1)    Cast (2)    Continuous casting apparatus (10)    Molten metal holding part (20)    Casting mold (30)    Bottom face part (31)    Cooling unit (35)
NOVELTY - The vacuum processing apparatus has a counter electrode for positioning a substrate. The segmentation electrodes (3) comprise rod-shaped length electrodes (3Z) positioned along counter electrode such that a predetermined space (W1) is formed between rod-shaped length electrodes. The edges of rod-shaped length electrodes are connected by rod-shaped horizontal electrode (3Y). The segmentation electrodes are positioned arranged such that predetermined space (W2) is formed between segmentation electrodes. The width of predetermined space (W2) is more than space (W1).    USE - Vacuum processing apparatus e.g. film production apparatus for forming film on substrate of amorphous solar cell, fine-crystal solar cell and thin film transistor (TFT) for LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the film distribution by the space change of the segmentation electrodes is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the segmentation electrodes.    Segmentation electrodes (3)    Rod-shaped horizontal electrode (3Y)    Rod-shaped length electrode (3Z)    Length of segmentation electrode (Lo)    Spaces (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - The plasma processing apparatus (10A) has a dielectric material frame (13) whose sides (13b,13c) are suspended down from both the ends of frame top (13a) in rectangular form. The frame lower portion (13d) is formed in lower end of the frame sides so as to be parallel with respect to the frame top. An opening (17) is formed in the center of the frame lower portion. A waveguide (15a) is arranged on the frame top and the waveguides (15b,15c) are arranged in the frame sides respectively.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus for etching or thin film formation on substrate using plasma excited by surface wave during manufacture of LCD panel, solar cell, etc., and used in chemical and other industries.    ADVANTAGE - The strong intensity surface wave can be steadily formed over the surface of the dielectric material frame and high-density plasma can be steadily generated. Hence plasma processing can be performed uniformly at high speed with respect to the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the plasma processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plasma processing apparatus (10A)    Dielectric material frame (13)    Frame top (13a)    Frame sides (13b,13c)    Frame lower portion (13d)    Waveguides (15a-15c)    Opening (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has arc deposition source (10) that accommodates an anode electrode (6) in a vacuum tube (8). One end of cathode electrode (1) protrudes from edge (4') of an insulator (4). The discharge surface is formed between side (1") of cathode electrode and side (2') of trigger electrode (2), and an insulation structure (3) is arranged in an end of trigger electrode.    USE - Vacuum arc vapor deposition apparatus for production of battery catalyst of fuel cell of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and catalyst of diesel engine. Can also be used in formation of metal thin film on semiconductor device substrate and LCD substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation structure arranged at end of trigger electrode suppresses the short circuit between trigger and cathode electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the deposition source.    Cathode electrode (1)    Side of cathode electrode (1")    Trigger electrode (2)    Side of trigger electrode (2')    Insulation structure (3)    Insulator (4)    Edge (4')    Anode electrode (6)    Vacuum tube (8)    Arc deposition source (10)
NOVELTY - The transparent auxiliary electrode film has electroconductive structure on a transparent film base material. The electroconductive structure has low resistivity auxiliary electrode comprised from metal pattern. A high resistivity auxiliary electrode is formed in opening portion of low resistivity auxiliary electrode.    USE - Transparent auxiliary electrode film for transparent conductive film (claimed) used in electronic paper of electrodeposition system. Can also be used in LCD, electroluminescent display, plasma display, electrochromic display, solar cell, touch panel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent electroconductivity, transparency, durability and in-plane uniform property of the transparent auxiliary electrode film are achieved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) conductive film;    (2) manufacturing method of transparent auxiliary electrode film; and    (3) manufacturing method of transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the drive circuit of electronic paper. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silver electrode (1)    Electrolyte solution (2)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Power supply (4)    Switch (5)
NOVELTY - The liquid hydrogen is supplied to booster pump (24) from the storage tank (18) through supply line (22) in order to pressurize the hydrogen. The high pressure liquid hydrogen supplied to vehicle-mounted tank (16) is vaporized by the heat-exchange unit provided in vehicle-mounted tank. The vaporized hydrogen gas is filled in the vehicle mounted tank.    USE - Method of filling high pressure gas in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replenishment time of fuel can be reduced by vaporizing and filling the liquid hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high pressure gas filling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high pressure gas filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted tank (16)    Storage tank (18)    Supply line (22)    Booster pump (24)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell having titanium oxide film and electrolyte supported with photosensitization pigment, is supplied with electricity. The forward current is supplied to improve the performance of solar cell.    USE - Performance restoration method of solar cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The initial stage performance of solar cell can be improved and favorable performance can be maintained over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of improvement of performance of solar cell when supplied with electricity.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an etch-resistant film on a silicon substrate (1) and irradiating a laser beam on etch-resistant film to form several micropores (10) on film to expose the substrate. The laser irradiation process by laser oscillation, is performed by dividing laser beams through an aperture to obtain desired pattern having periodic structure of opening position of the micropore. The exposed silicon substrate is etched.    USE - Manufacturing method of photovoltaic apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laser beams are divided, the laser output is stabilized and since the time of positioning of laser scan is unnecessary, a high-speed processing is realized. The light reflection rate is reduced and the amount of optical absorption is enlarged so as to obtain favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency and to provide a texture with larger aspect-ratio. The photovoltaic apparatus is manufactured at high speed with few surface reflection loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views explaining the manufacturing process of photovoltaic apparatus.    Silicon substrate (1)    Silicon nitride film (2a)    Micropore (10)    Etching hole (11)
NOVELTY - The board for cleaning plasma processing apparatus has a glass substrate (81). A transparent electrode layer (82), a photoelectric converting layer (83) and a back surface electrode layer (84) are formed on a single surface side of the glass substrate.    USE - Substrate for cleaning plasma processing apparatus such as plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus used in manufacture of thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The floating particle in the film production room can be made to adhere by the forceful electrostatic attraction and the floating particle in the room and the particle in the board table can be removed effectively using the back surface electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cleaning method of plasma processing apparatus; and    (2) production method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma CVD apparatus in which the cleaning board is arranged. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Counter electrode (2)    Glass substrate (81)    Transparent electrode layer (82)    Photoelectric converting layer (83)    Back surface electrode layer (84)
NOVELTY - The laser etching apparatus has driver (C) that drives table (1) in which a glass substrate (A) having electrode film, is positioned. Another driver (D) drives a frame (7) along a direction transverse to the driving direction of the table. The frame includes several laser heads (H) that are arranged in parallel. The driver moves the table towards the laser heads, in advance to the movement of frame.    USE - Laser etching apparatus for forming grooves on electrode film of glass substrate used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass substrate mounted table is moved towards laser heads provided on frame, in advance to movement of frame. Hence the process of forming isolation grooves on the electrode film of glass substrate can be performed rapidly and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the laser etching apparatus.    Table (1)    Frame (7)    Glass substrate (A)    Drivers (C,D)    Laser head (H)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (1) has electrolyte solution layer (6) which is arranged between a pair of mutually opposing substrates (5) such as resin or glass substrate. The substrates and circumference of electrolyte solution layer are sealed by using sealing agent (3) such as epoxy or acrylic resin.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrates are sealed by using sealing agent. Hence penetration of moisture content into electrolyte solution layer can be suppressed, and electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Electrode (2)    Sealing agent (3)    Substrate (5)    Electrolyte solution layer (6)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film has a mesh-shaped conductive layer containing metal(s), formed on a transparent support material, and a transparent conductive layer containing migration inhibiting agent provided on mesh-shaped conductive layer. The metal is silver.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for transparent electrode of optoelectronic device, such as electronic paper and touch panel, display device, such as liquid crystal display, plasma display panel, electroluminescent display and field emission display used for television, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has high electroconductivity, lightweight property, flexibility and electric current uniformity, and favorable transparency and migration tolerance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a bypass channel (15), and a pre-catalyst (18) interposed from a collection part (12) of an engine exhaust manifold. A main catalyst (21) is interposed by an exhaust passage (20) that follows downstream of a merging part (19), where down streams (15b, 17b) of a channel (17) and the bypass channel merge. A switching valve (25) opens and closes the bypass channel in an engine low rotation speed region, and opens the bypass channel in a number region of engine high rotation.    USE - Exhaust gas purification apparatus for use in an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents unpleasant noise generated while running of engine, promotes activation of the pre-catalyst with the exhaust gas, and improves the purification performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust-gas purification apparatus of an engine.    Exhaust-gas purification apparatus (1)    Collection part (12)    Bypass channel (15)    Downstreams (15b, 17b)    Channel (17)    Pre-catalyst (18)    Merging part (19)    Exhaust passage (20)    Main catalyst (21)    Switching valve (25)
NOVELTY - The concentration solar cell chip packaging structure has a solar cell chip (21) mounted on top of an electrically conducting plate (20) provided on an insulating layer (24) on top of a heat sink (25). A package (22) made of highly light-pervious and shock absorbing polymer material such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is provided for encapsulating the solar cell chip and the conducting plate. A low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer (23) such as tempered glass layer is attached to the outer surface of the polymer package.    USE - Concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    ADVANTAGE - The low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer is used for obtaining high light transmittance, protecting package against direct contact with external air, isolating package from external moisture and dust and enabling solar cell to have prolonged usable life. The package is made of highly light-pervious and shock absorbing polymer material so that the package is formed in a variety of geometrical shapes for receiving sunlight irradiated from all directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of the concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    Electrically conducting plate (20)    Solar cell chip (21)    Package (22)    Low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer (23)    Insulating layer (24)    Heat sink (25)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises a p-type electrode layer (16); an n-type electrode layer (12); and a hyperpolarizable molecule layer disposed between the p-type electrode layer and the n-type electrode layer.    USE - As solar cell (claimed), particularly dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells exhibit improved efficiency and/or improved cost effectiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell (10) comprises either: a p-type electrode layer (16); an n-type electrode layer (12); and a hyperpolarizable molecule layer disposed between the p-type electrode layer and the n-type electrode layer; or a transparent base layer; a transparent conducting layer disposed on the transparent base layer; an n-type electrode layer disposed on the transparent conducting layer; a light sensitive layer of hyperpolarizable molecules disposed on the n-type electrode layer; a p-type electrode layer disposed on the light sensitive layer; and a metal electrode layer disposed on the p-type electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    n-Type electrode layer (12)    p-Type electrode layer (16)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, lithium salt, and additive contained in annular sultone and oxalyl lithium difluoroborate.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to computer battery, mobile phone battery, motor vehicle battery and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solution has low cost, simple technique and practicability, improved recyclability of more than 50%, high ionic conductance, high energy, and low capacity recession.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing non-aqueous electrolytic solution by adding non-aqueous solvent with lithium salt, heating and stirring at 40-55 degrees C to obtain basic non-aqueous electrolytic solution; and cooling to room temperature, adding additive, and ultrasonically stirring to form colorless non-aqueous electrolytic solution.
NOVELTY - A cathode comprises a transition metal oxide and a catalyst. The catalyst is platinum catalyst or platinum or ruthenium alloy catalyst.    USE - Cathode for direct alcohol fuel cell, where alcohol is selected from methanol or ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode increases maximum power amount of the alcohol fuel cell and also accelerates the alcohol oxidation activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing cathode, which involves mixing the transition metal oxide in the catalyst of cathode.
NOVELTY - The plasma surface treatment is performed on a solar cell board (201) using tetrafluoromethane (CF4) gas, sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas, chlorine gas or oxygen gas. An emitter layer (202) is formed on the processed solar cell board. An impurity injection layer formed on the back plane of the board is removed and the back plane of the cell board is planarized by performing the plasma surface treatment so that a back surface field (BSF) layer is formed on the board back side.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - As the plasma surface treatment is performed on the cell board before forming emitter layer, the reflectance of the solar battery can be reduced and the amount of current generation can be improved. A uniform BSF can be formed on the board back side so that the short-circuit current and open circuit voltage of the solar battery can be increased so that the efficiency of the solar battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar battery.    Solar cell board (201)    Emitter layer (202)
NOVELTY - The controller (100) maintains the substrate coated with copper indium gallium selenide film inside the chamber (110). The temperature of substrate arranged inside the chamber is controlled so as to control the evaporation of solvent.    USE - Evaporation controller for solvent of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film used during fabrication of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation of solvent can be controlled so that the damage to substrate coated with CIGS can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solvent evaporation controller.    Evaporation controller (100)    Chamber (110)    Temperature controller (130)    Solvent flow controller (150)    Partial pressure measurement unit (170)
NOVELTY - The electrolyzer has an electrolytic membrane (151) with a distribution hole (151a) that circulates raw water of cation exchange resin or anion exchange resin. A solar cell is between an oxygen electrode (152) and a hydrogen pole (153) that are arranged at the outer surface of the electrolytic membrane. The raw water contains either a compound which produces proton as cation when the electrolytic membrane consists of cation exchange resin, or another compound which produces hydroxy ion as anion when the electrolytic membrane consists of anion exchange resin.    USE - Electrolyzer for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy separation of raw water from gas by emitting oxygen gas from the oxygen electrode, and hydrogen gas from the hydrogen pole when the raw water is electrolyzed. Offers space saving by eliminating special separation apparatus for isolating gas and raw water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the principal part of the electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolytic membrane (151)    Distribution hole (151a)    Oxygen electrode (152)    Hydrogen pole (153)    Sealing material (154)
NOVELTY - A composition contains a conductive polymer, a heat bridging agent of full ether type melamine resin derivative, aliphatic and/or acidic catalyst of aromatic sulfonic acid having weight average molecular weight of 20000 or less, an organic solvent mixed with water and water.    USE - Composition is used for thermosetting type electroconductivity coating for manufacturing electroconductive coated base material (claimed) used as optical film and electronic component packaging material for liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display, plasma display, electrochromic display, solar cell, touch panel, soft tray, hard tray, carrier tape, cover tape and space tape.    ADVANTAGE - The film formed using the composition has excellent external appearance, electroconductivity, transparency, abrasion resistance, solvent resistance and adhesiveness with respect to base material.
NOVELTY - A liquid mixture contains black coloring agent (a), solvent (b) and amine dispersing agent (c). A gas is discharged into the liquid mixture to form bubbles. The aggregated material contained in the liquid mixture is adsorbed to the generated bubble. The aggregated material adsorbed to bubble is removed, to obtain light-shielding-property dispersion liquid.    USE - Manufacture of dispersion liquid used for photosensitive resin composition used for forming light-shielding film (both claimed), anti-reflection film, black matrix for color filter, organic electroluminescent display, liquid crystal cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive resin composition containing dispersion liquid has excellent light-shielding property. The film formed using photosensitive resin composition has uniform shading degree, and excellent adhesiveness with substrate with reduced patterning defects. The deterioration of sealing performance in liquid crystal cell is prevented.
NOVELTY - An unsaturated-carboxylic-ester monomer (A) and an unsaturated-carboxylic-ester monomer (B) are co-polymerized in presence of solvent, to obtain a copolymer. The solvent has solubility-parameter ( delta ) of 15-9(cal/cm3)1/2.    USE - Manufacture of copolymer used for molded product such as film (both claimed) for light-guide plate used for liquid crystal display, field emission display and display of household articles, electronic office equipment, audio-video component, motor vehicle component, lens of light emitting diode, solar cell and optical fiber.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer having excellent liquidity, is efficiently manufactured with high productivity, and provides molded product having excellent transparency, heat resistance, optical characteristics and mechanical characteristics.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a purge line (39) connected between a modifier (32) and a pressure tank (27). A desulfurization fuel tank (28) is connected to the pressure tank to separate and convert desulfurization fuel in liquid phase into gaseous phase. A cutoff valve (38a) in the purge line is opened when pressure of methane stored in the tank is more than predetermined value so that a fuel processing system (22) is purged with methane through a purge line at the time of fuel cell stop.    USE - Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system using liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Since fuel processing system is purged with methane at the time of stop, degradation of catalyst by oxidization and characteristic deterioration by water are prevented. The need for nitrogen gas cylinder or expensive carbon monoxide modification catalyst of noble metal-type is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel processing system (22)    Pressure tank (27)    Desulfurization fuel tank (28)    Modifier (32)    Cutoff valve (38a)    Purge line (39)
NOVELTY - The production apparatus (100) forms a film of semiconductor layer on a substrate (W). A gas supply section (40) supplies plasma excitation gas to plasma excitation region in chamber (10). A pressure regulation unit (70) adjusts the pressure in chamber. A gas supply section (50) supplies source gas to plasma diffusion region of chamber. A microwave application unit (20) introduces microwave into the chamber. A bias voltage application unit (60) selects and applies bias voltage to substrate according to type of gas supplied with respect to chamber.    USE - Production apparatus of photoelectric transducer used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform film formation with respect to substrate can be achieved. The damage to the substrate at the time of film formation can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric transducer manufacturing method; and    (2) photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photoelectric transducer production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Chamber (10)    Microwave application unit (20)    Gas supply sections (40,50)    Bias voltage application unit (60)    Pressure regulation unit (70)    Photoelectric transducer production apparatus (100)    Substrate (W)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the convex pattern on a substrate (20). The optical photosensitivity material (13) is formed on the whole surface of the substrate. The mask pattern (14) is formed in the convex pattern based on hardening the photosensitivity material. The mask pattern formed around the convex portion is etched so as to form the mask pattern in the center portion of the convex pattern, for forming three-dimensional structure pattern (21) on substrate.    USE - Method for forming three-dimensional structure pattern on substrate such as glass substrate, resin substrate, metal substrate, silicon substrate used during manufacture of semiconductor device, optical element, wiring circuit and hard disk, and chip assay, micro needle, biosensor, solar cell, fuel cell, micro reactor, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mask pattern can be formed reliably in the predetermined portion of the convex portion so that the three-dimensional structure pattern can be formed easily on substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pattern formation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the pattern formation process in substrate.    Optical photosensitivity material (13)    Mask pattern (14)    Substrate (20)    Three-dimensional structure pattern (21)
NOVELTY - Oxide powder (1) comprising aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, silicon, germanium, tin and zinc oxide and oxide powder (2) comprising vanadium are mixed, to obtain a mixture. The mixture is baked at 800-1200 degrees C and calcined, to obtain calcined powder.    USE - Manufacture of zinc oxide sintered compact used for sputtering target for forming electrode (both claimed) used for liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides zinc oxide sintered compact having large area by simple process. Sputtering target comprising the zinc oxide sintered compact economically provides transparent electrode having and high plasma resistance, electro-conductivity and reduced specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxide powder (1) comprising aluminum, gallium, indium, titanium, silicon, germanium, tin and zinc oxide and oxide powder (2) comprising vanadium are mixed, to obtain a mixture. The mixture is baked at 800-1200 degrees C and calcined, to obtain calcined powder. The calcined powder and zinc oxide powder are mixed at 800-1400 degrees C, baked and molded, to obtain the zinc oxide sintered compact. The oxide powder (1) is alumina, gallium oxide, indium oxide, titanium oxide, silica, germanium oxide and tin oxide. The oxide powder (2) is vanadium oxide. The calcined powder further comprises complex oxide chosen from zinc aluminate, zinc gallate, zinc indate, zinc titanate and zinc-silicon oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating manufacture of zinc oxide sintered compact. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The pressing apparatus (3) has upper and lower pressing units (12,13) that press laminated object (8), in which resin layer is formed on uneven surface of base material. A conveying unit conveys strip-like films along longitudinal direction so that laminated object is sandwiched between the strip-like films. A sealing space formation unit (30) forms hermetically sealed space for pressing laminated object with pressing units. A pressure control unit controls pressure inside the hermetically-sealed space so that object is pressed in depressurized state.    USE - Planar press apparatus for use during manufacture of e.g. printed circuit board (PCB). Can also be used in LCD, solar cell and integrated circuit (IC) card.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated object can be smoothened, irrespective of surface unevenness of base material such that laminated resin adhered to strip-like film is not scattered at the time of peeling the laminated object from press apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lamination apparatus; and    (2) lamination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of planar press apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Planar pressing apparatus (3)    Laminated object (8)    Upper pressing unit (12)    Lower pressing unit (13)    Sealing space formation unit (30)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises quantum dot layer (12) comprising quantum dots, electron conductor layer (16), rigid bridge molecule layer (14) between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer, and hole conductor layer (18) in contact with the quantum dot layer.    USE - Solar cell for light sensitive assembly (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly comprising quantum dot, electron conductor, and rigid bridge molecule between the quantum dot and electron conductor. The rigid bridge molecule comprises first anchor group bonded to the quantum dot and second anchor group bonded to the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge molecule layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer (18)
NOVELTY - Solar cell (I) comprises: a quantum dot layer (12) comprising many quantum dots; an electron conductor layer (16) or a conducting substrate; a bridge molecule layer (14) disposed between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer/substrate; and a hole conductor layer (18) disposed in contact with the quantum dot layer, where the bridge molecule layer comprises many bridge molecules, and at least some of the bridge molecules have an electron rich anchor group bonded to at least one of the quantum dots and electron conductor anchor bonded to the electron conductor layer/substrate.    USE - Used as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rigid bridge portion of the bridge molecule improves the stereochemistry of the light sensitive assembly, thus improves efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly, comprising the quantum dot, electron conductor, and the bridge molecule disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of the solar cell.    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer. (18)
NOVELTY - The substrate with length of 1100mm and width of 1250mm or more has permeability of light beam with the wavelength of 500mm in the path length of 50mm as 80% or more. The average roughness of the substrate is 1 mu m or less. The substrate has unpolished surface having waves of 0.1 mu m or less.    USE - Glass substrate for LCD and organic electroluminescent (EL) display (both claimed). Can also be used in inorganic EL, plasma display panel (PDP), field emission display (FED), solar cell and cover glass for image sensor such as charge coupled device (CCD) and equal magnitude contact solid-state image sensor (CIS).    ADVANTAGE - The melting defect of the glass substrate can be detected easily and high resolution of display is achieved since the glass substrate has high permeability of wavelength with respect to the path length.
NOVELTY - A cleaning agent comprises an anionic surfactant containing an anionic component (1), an organic solvent (A1) having 6-18C alkene group, and organic solvent (A2) (2).    USE - Cleaning agent is used for washing electronic material such as substrate of flat panel display, photomask, hard disk or semiconductor (both claimed). Can also be used for aluminum substrate, glass substrate, magnetic disk, magnetic head, LCD, photomask, silicon wafer, optical lens, printed wiring board, and substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaning agent has excellent dispersion stability, low foaming property and aging stability, and provides material having excellent rust prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cleaning agent comprises an anionic surfactant containing an anionic component of formula: R1(-(OA1)a-Q-)b, an organic solvent (A1) having 6-18C alkene group, and organic solvent (A2) of formula: R3(-(OA2)c-OH)d.    R1=1-10C hydrocarbyl;    A1,A2=2-4C alkylene;    Q-=-COO-, -OCH2COO-, -SO3-, -OSO3-, or -OPO2(OR2)-;    R2=H, 1-10C hydrocarbyl;    a,c=0-20;    b,d=1-6;and    R3=1-12C hydrocarbyl.    When a is 0, Q- is -COO- or -SO3-.
NOVELTY - A porous semiconductor layer (14) is formed on transparent substrate (12), adsorbs the dye. An electroconductive metal film (16) is arranged inside porous semiconductor layer, or opposite side of transparent substrate. The electroconductive metal film is made of tungsten, titanium or nickel is electrically connected to exterior electrode while several deep hole-shaped through holes are formed irregularly on metal film. An electrolyte is arranged between metal film and electroconductive substrate which is provided on opposite face of transparent substrate.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since electroconductive metal film is arranged inside porous semiconductor layer and several deep hole-shaped through-holes are irregularly formed on electroconductive metal film, the electrolyte can be fully permeated into porous semiconductor layer. Therefore, the conversion efficiency and electric-power picking out efficiency can be increased and the dye-sensitized solar cell can be manufactured easily. The sheet resistivity of electroconductive metal film can be made small and the solar cell for enlargement can be provided by thickening the thickness of metal film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the battery used for demonstrating manufacturing process of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (12)    Porous semiconductor layer (14)    Electroconductive metal film (16)    Micro-particles (28)
NOVELTY - The technique involves spraying pure water on a surface of a silicon chip, and placing the silicon chip sprayed by pure water into an ultrasonic cleaning machine for supersonic wave cleaning. Etched fillings on the surface of silicon chip is cleaned by the ultrasonic cleaning machine, and the cleaned silicon chip is again cleaned by the pure water for cleaning remaining impurity and ensuring circulatory immersion of pure water. The impurity on the surface of the silicon chip is completely flushed out.    USE - Technique for cleaning and sizing a silicon dioxide mask for etching the silicon dioxide mask during selective emitter solar cell production process.    ADVANTAGE - The technique enables cleaning all kinds of foreign matters on the surface of silicon chip completely and avoids influence of cell piece performance.
NOVELTY - The photosensitization solar cell has a catalyst layer (3) formed on an electroconductive substrate (A). An electrolyte is arranged in the catalyst layer and a porous insulating layer (4). A porous semiconductor layer (6) has a photosensitizer to adsorb the metal dye. A translucent cover (7) is formed on the porous semiconductor layer.    USE - Photosensitization solar cell installed in roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The light incidence loss is reduced, since the transparent conductive film is not formed in light receiving surface side of the porous semiconductor layer. Hence the light conversion efficiency is improved. The use of the tempered glass is eliminated and so the weight of the photosensitization solar cell is reduced. The corrosion is prevented by the catalyst layer. The cost of the photosensitization solar cell is reduced, since the use of expensive fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) glass is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing photosensitization solar cell; and    (2) photosensitization solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photosensitization solar cell.    Catalyst layer (3)    Porous insulating layer (4)    Porous semiconductor layer (6)    Translucent cover (7)    Electroconductive substrate (A)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a high concentration p-type impurity diffusion layer (2) by diffusing p-type impurity into back surface of a silicon substrate (1) having specific thickness. The back surface or the light receiving surface of the silicon substrate is etched using diffusion layer or a film formed on the diffusion layer, as a mask.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process of forming separate etching mask is avoided and the substrate provided with reduced thickness enables reduction of material cost used for manufacturing of solar cell, while improving the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    High concentration p-type impurity diffusion layer (2)    P-type impurity diffused layer (3)    Laminated structure (4)    N-type impurity diffused layer (7)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a solar charger, which includes a solar board, a Fresnel lens and a connecting device. The solar board and the Fresnel lens are connected with each other via the connecting device. The Fresnel lens can overturn relatively to the solar board through the connecting device. The solar charger can charge a portable electronic device without an immovable power supply. It is convenient for people to use portable electronic devices when working in field.
NOVELTY - An amorphous carbon production apparatus (10) comprises chamber (11) that accommodates base material (B) for making amorphous carbon grow, source gas supply part that supplies source gas in chamber, plasma production part that produces plasma of source gas in chamber, and speed control part (30) that controls speed of produced plasma within chamber when reaching base material.    USE - Amorphous carbon production apparatus used in manufacturing amorphous carbon e.g. amorphous carbon film for solar cell or light receiving element.    ADVANTAGE - Easily manufactures amorphous carbon with desired band gap energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an amorphous carbon manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the amorphous carbon production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Amorphous carbon production apparatus (10)    Chamber (11)    Quartz window (16)    Speed control part (30)    Base material (B)
NOVELTY - A metallic compound, halogen-containing compound and 4 or more substituents (R') added to fullerene structure are reacted, to obtain fullerene derivative. The metal of metallic compound is chosen from group 8, 9 and/or 10 elements.    USE - Manufacture of fullerene derivative (claimed) used for forming resist film for photoresist, semiconductor, field effect transistor, photosensor, rectifier and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides fullerene derivative having improved solubility with respect to organic solvent. The fullerene derivative provides highly efficient organic semiconductor and high-resolution photoresist having excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic compound, halogen-containing compound and 4 or more substituents (R') added to fullerene structure are reacted, to obtain fullerene derivative. The metal of metallic compound is chosen from group 8, 9 and/or 10 elements. The halogen-containing compound is of formula: H-R-X.    X=fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine;    R'=R, RH or RX;and    R=arylene or alkylene.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fullerene derivative of formula (1).    F1=fullerene;    M=halo aryl;    X1=chlorine, bromine or iodine;    H=hydrogen;    p=0,1 or 2;    n=4-12;    k=1 or more;and    k+p=1-3.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte containing quaternary ammonium salt (1), and solvent containing mixed solvent (H) containing dimethyl carbonate and non-aqueous solvent (G) other than dimethyl carbonate. The amount of dimethyl carbonate with respect to the weight of the mixed solvent is 5-50 wt.%.    USE - Electrolyte solution for electrochemical element, electrochemical capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed) used in industrial machines and for motor vehicle power supply. Can also be used for secondary batteries and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has high electroconductivity, favorable stability in low temperature environment and suppresses the time dependent performance degradation of electrochemical element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte containing quaternary ammonium salt of formula (1), and solvent containing mixed solvent (H) containing dimethyl carbonate and non-aqueous solvent (G) other than dimethyl carbonate. The amount of dimethyl carbonate with respect to the weight of the mixed solvent is 5-50 wt.%.    R1=1-10C monovalent hydrocarbyl which may contain halo, nitro, hydroxyl, cyano or ether linkage;    R2=H, halo or 1-10C monovalent hydrocarbyl which may contain halo, nitro, hydroxyl, cyano or ether linkage;    R3-R14=1-5C (fluoro)alkyl, H or halo;    h,i,j,x,y,z=0-6;    h+x=0-6;    i+y,j+z=1-6;and    X-=counter anion with highest occupied molecular orbital energy of -0.60a.u. to -0.20a.u.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural of an electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A ceramic sintered compact is spinel-type and contains magnesium oxide and alumina as main component, and elements of group 4A, 5A and/or 6A (in mass%, based on oxide conversion) (0.02-3), and has volume resistivity of 1x 108-1x 1014 omega .cm and porosity of 0.3% or less. Element of group 4A, 5A or 6A is titanium, vanadium, chromium, zirconium or niobium.    USE - Ceramic sintered compact is used for electrostatic chunk (claimed), semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, flat panel display production apparatus and solar cell production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic sintered compact has excellent corrosion resistance with respect to halogen gas and absorption performance.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a photoelectrode layer in a lower part glass board, and applying an electric field for forming a porous film on the lower part glass board to form a lower transparent electrode. The lower transparent electrode is provided with a dye polymer in the porous film. A counter electrode is formed on a top transparent electrode, and sealing process is performed in constant interval. One-way pulse voltage is selected in a range of 0 to 20 voltage.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the speed of dye adsorption, and dye adsorption process time is reduced by authorizing the electric field in the transparent electrode. The electron is generated by increasing the adsorption characteristic of a dye, thus enhancing the photoelectric efficiency without increasing the manufacturing cost. The method enhances mass production without deterioration of the dye polymer by absorbing dye in the electric field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) has a main face to be associated with a chalcopyrite absorbing material based functional layer (3). Electricity conducting and reflecting electrode (2) on a surface portion of the main face conducting and reflecting the electricity in a wavelength range extends from UV to near infrared. The electrode is formed of stacking (7) of n number of thin layers defining interface zones between the layers, where n is greater than or equal to 2. An alkaline barrier layer is made of dielectric material.    USE - Glasslike transparent substrate for a light collecting element (claimed) e.g. semi-conductor material based solar cell type light collecting element i.e. thin layer photovoltaic solar cell type light collecting element, for a solar module to deliver electrical power to an electrical distribution network and an electronic device and use as a protective plate.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is formed of stacking of n number of layers defining the interface zones between the layers to create refraction step index at each interface, thus improving the reflection of the incident radiation towards the absorbing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a light collecting element comprising substrates confined between two conducting layers    (2) a method for manufacturing a glasslike transparent substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a light collecting element.    Glasslike substrate (1)    Electricity conducting and reflecting electrode (2)    Chalcopyrite absorbing material based functional layer (3)    Cadmium sulfide (4)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (6)    Stacking (7)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a surface (2) exposed to solar radiation, and another surface (4) fixed on a support. A heat exchanger (10) is placed on the surface (4), and includes a channel (11) that is provided as the passage of coolant e.g. air. A cooling unit has a forced convection unit i.e. fan, that is arranged so as to increase the flow of the air from the heat exchanger at the interior of the channel. The heat exchanger is made of material e.g. charged polymer, having good thermal conductor.    USE - Photovoltaic solar module for an electric energy producing device (claimed) producing electric energy from the solar radiation, and for being arranged against a wall or a roof of a house (all claimed) i.e. summer/winter ventilated house, to warm-up the house.    ADVANTAGE - The forced convection unit increases the amount of heat exchanged at the level of the channel, thus reducing the increase in the temperature of the photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic solar module, and hence avoiding the excessive heating of the photovoltaic solar module, and reducing the electric power loss of the photovoltaic solar module while reducing the size of the photovoltaic solar module and while increasing the performance of the photovoltaic solar module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device comprising a photovoltaic solar module and a conduit system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a photovoltaic solar module with rear ventilation channels.    Photovoltaic solar module (1)    Surfaces (2, 4)    Photovoltaic cells (3)    Heat exchanger (10)    Channel (11)
NOVELTY - A curable composition contains an organic compound (A) which has 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds which have reactivity with a silicon hydride group in a molecule, a hydrosilylation catalyst, and an organic compound (B) which has 2 or more silicon hydride groups in a molecule as essential component. The organic compound (B) contains triazinane-containing group (I, II or III), phenol group (IV), or carboxylic acid group (V) in one mole molecule.    USE - Curable composition is used for cured material. Uses include but are not limited to optical lens, optical film, dicing tape, sealing material for light emitting diode and optical semiconductor, fuel cell material, recording material, damp-proofing material, color filter material, solar cell material, and heat shrink rubber tube.    ADVANTAGE - The curable composition provides cured material excellent in adhesion reliability at high temperature, optical transparency and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A curable composition contains an organic compound (A) which has 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds which have reactivity with a silicon hydride group in a molecule, a hydrosilylation catalyst, and an organic compound (B) which has 2 or more silicon hydride groups in a molecule as essential component. The organic compound (B) contains triazinane-containing group of formula (I, II or III), phenol group of formula (IV), or carboxylic acid group of formula (V) in one molecule.
NOVELTY - The method involves sectioning a mono-crystalline silicon bar into silicon columns, and cutting one of the silicon columns with pervious holes into a wafer. The pervious holes are cut with a laser or high-pressure water jet on the silicon columns. A p-n junction is manufactured via phosphorus diffusion after a surface grinding and wool-making process. Diffusion layers of 0.2-0.8 millimeters at a peripheral region of the wafer and surrounding the pervious holes are removed. A phosphorosilicate glass is removed, and an anti-reflection film is manufactured.    USE - Method for manufacturing a building integrated photovoltaic pervious mono-crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables connecting double-glass building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar batteries without pervious gap. The light transmission is put into effect via the pervious hole so that the double-glass BIPV component is aesthetic in appearance.
NOVELTY - The band has LED chips (2) mounted in gaps between solar battery sheets (1), where the LED chips and the battery sheets are encapsulated to form multiple solar battery assemblies. Electricity output is stored in a rechargeable battery (5) through adjustment and control of a controller (4), and the battery assemblies are able to emit lights by utilizing the electricity in the rechargeable battery. The assemblies are connected to each other to form the band, and the rechargeable battery is a nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium nickel-cadmium battery, acid alkali battery or nano-battery (6).    USE - Light band for generating electricity by utilizing sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The LED chips are directly encapsulated in the solar battery assemblies to lighten, and the solar battery assemblies are connected to each other to form the band such that the LED chips are not connected externally. The band is simple in structure, and has aesthetic appearance by utilizing the nano-battery, and reduces the utilization amount of other batteries, so as to save the space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a light band.    Solar battery sheet (1)    LED chip (2)    Controller (4)    Rechargeable battery (5)    Nano-battery (6)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a negative pressure grasp and pressurizing tool whose inner side is provided with a chamber. A negative pressure through hole is formed opposite to a battery series grasp vacuum sucker. A connecting rod guide lever is fixed on a fixture. Two connecting rods are sleeved on the connecting rod guide lever. A mechanical lock guide lever is fixed with the connecting rods that are connected with a connecting rod motion cylinder. The mechanical lock guide lever is opened and closed along the connecting rod guide lever by controlling the rod motion cylinder.    USE - Grasp and tension mechanism for spatial solar battery series.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism absorbs negative pressure of the spatial solar battery series, thus ensuring planar position precision of the grasped battery series in a negative pressure absorption mode. The mechanism provides reliable support platform to the spatial solar battery series. The mechanism pressurizes the spatial solar battery series stably for a long period of time. The mechanism realizes grasping and pressurizing synchronous operation, thus improving production efficiency. The mechanism ensures security by absorbing the negative pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a grasp and tension mechanism.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has an electrode film comprising a transparent electrode thin film (22) and a metal electrode (23) sequentially provided on a transparent film (21), and a silicon group photoelectric transducer (25). The space between metal electrodes is filled with cured material of a heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) containing high refractive index polymerizable monomer, or heat or photocurable transparent adhesive containing electroconductive fine particles.    USE - Solar cell is used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved electric power generation efficiency, and is manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell has an electrode film comprising a transparent electrode thin film (22) and a metal electrode (23) sequentially provided on a transparent film (21), and a silicon group photoelectric transducer (25). The metal electrode is provided in contacting state with transducer, and adhered. The space between metal electrodes is filled with cured material of a heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) containing high refractive index polymerizable monomer having refractive index of 1.5 or more, or heat or photocurable transparent adhesive containing electroconductive fine particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell, which involves bonding transparent electrode thin film by pressure, such that surfaces of metal electrode and transducer are opposed, applying adhesive on transducer, and curing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of crystalline silicon group solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photocurable transparent adhesive (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of polycrystal silicon sticks is to immerse polycrystal silicon seeds into silicon fusing liquid for precipitating crystals of polycrystal silicon. The polycrystalline silicon seeds are pulled at a special speed during the process of gradually precipitating crystals. The lower part of polycrystal silicon seeds follows the crystal pulling sequence of the neck growth, the head growth, the crystal growth and the tail growth to form polycrystal silicon sticks for manufacturing solar chip materials.
NOVELTY - The device has a bobbin axis of rotation part (11) mounted in a sheet paper bobbin (1). A sheet paper cutting tool (3) cuts sheet paper (4) that is equipped in a sheet paper outlet of a bobbin mounting unit (2). A rotation roll part (23) is bumped in front of a projecting stand (22), and a sheet paper tensioning part (34) is equipped in a support stand (343). Pressing cylinders (322) are equipped in a leveling stage (321) for pressing the sheet paper, and receiving seats (344) receive the end part of the sheet paper.    USE - Sheet paper cutting device for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically cuts the sheet paper rolled with the bobbin, so that the sheet paper cut to the automated process can be increased and the productivity of the solar cell module is improved. The device appropriately adjusts the tension of the bobbin, and prevents the sheet paper dispelled in the bobbin below droops and the generation of the cutting fault, so that the sheet paper can be precisely cut down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sheet paper cutting device.    Sheet paper bobbin (1)    Bobbin mounting unit (2)    Sheet paper cutting tool (3)    Sheet paper (4)    Bobbin axis of rotation part (11)    Projecting stand (22)    Rotation roll part (23)    Sheet paper tensioning part (34)    Leveling stage (321)    Pressing cylinders (322)    Support stand (343)    Receiving seats (344)
NOVELTY - The amorphous silicon solar module laminating apparatus has a preheating worktable (2) arranged between charge-end of a laminator (3) and a charge workable (1). A heat retention worktable (4) is arranged between discharge-end of laminator and a discharge worktable (5). The worktable (2) has a stainless steel heat-conducting plate at lower side of a conveyor belt. A heat retention cover comprising cotton and PTFE cloth is provided inside upper cover of worktable (4). The worktables (2,4) heat the solar module before and after lamination process.    USE - Amorphous silicon solar module laminating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar module is heated before and after the lamination process, easy breakage of glass of the solar module is avoided. Curing time is extended and packaging effect is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the amorphous silicon solar module laminating apparatus.    Charge worktable (1)    Preheating worktable (2)    Laminator (3)    Heat retention worktable (4)    Discharge worktable (5)
NOVELTY - The component has a water cycle cooling system provided with a solar battery panel (1) and a battery panel installation frame (2), where the solar battery panel is fixed in the battery panel installation frame. A panel (3) e.g. glass, covers a surface of the solar battery panel. A water tank (6) is fixed with a water outlet pipe (8) connected to a water pump (7), and a water inlet pipe is connected to a water collection tank (5). A spraying device (4) is arranged on the battery panel installation frame to spray water on the panel. The spraying device is connected to the water outlet pipe.    USE - Solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The water cooling system is arranged on the solar battery component, thus effectively reducing the temperature of the solar battery panel during operation of the solar battery component, and hence improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery, and prolonging the service life of the solar battery panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery component.    Solar battery panel (1)    Battery panel installation frame (2)    Panel (3)    Spraying device (4)    Water collection tank (5)    Water tank (6)    Water pump (7)    Water outlet pipe (8)
NOVELTY - Polysilicon sheets with surfaces capable of generating compact uniform textures through acid oxidant chemical rusting method under magnetic field are put into a texture preparation reactor with acid reaction liquid containing nitric acid or chromic acid (0.05-15%), hydrofluoric acid (1-30%), and phosphoric acid or acetic acid (1-30%) at 0-30 degrees C, and reaction is carried out. The texture preparation reactor is put in the magnetic field. The polysilicon sheets are rinsed in sodium hydroxide solution (0.5-3%) for 1-5 minutes.    USE - Method for preparing silicon solar battery texture under magnetic field.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon solar battery texture is efficiently prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polysilicon sheets with surfaces capable of generating compact uniform textures through acid oxidant chemical rusting method under magnetic field are put into a texture preparation reactor with acid reaction liquid containing nitric acid or chromic acid (0.05-15%), hydrofluoric acid (1-30%), and phosphoric acid or acetic acid (1-30%) at 0-30 degrees C, and reaction is carried out. The texture preparation reactor is put in the magnetic field. The polysilicon sheets are rinsed in sodium hydroxide solution (0.5-3%) for 1-5 minutes. The magnetic field exerts integral stages of preparing silicon solar battery texture, magnetic strength is kept to 0-10 T, and texture preparing time is 1-45 minutes.
NOVELTY - The module has seal cover having chip pedestal in its rear portion, whose surface is encapsulated with solar cell semiconductor chip. The chip pedestal is connected with radiator (7) on the rear portion. The semiconductor chip is provided with automatic regulating system so as to make the chip to obtain optimal photoelectric transformation efficiency. The battery module is driven to move along longitudinal direction of sun. A module pedestal (16) is provided with control chip for controlling automatic regulating system.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The three dimensional tracking is performed reliably. The structure of module is simplified. The maintenance property and efficiency of module are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Lens frame (1)    Fresnel lens (2)    Radiator (7)    Shell (11)    Module pedestal (16)
NOVELTY - The auxiliary fixture has a quadrate silicon substrate bottom plate and a quadrate silicon substrate cover plate. The middle part of the bottom plate is provided with a 30 by 30 millimeter square hole. The middle part of the cover plate is provided with a 50 by 50 millimeter square hole.    USE - Auxiliary fixture for solar cell plate PECVD device.    ADVANTAGE - Finishes the measure by only using a 3-inch wafer, and the wafer is fixed completely and can not shake in measuring process. Acquires ideal effects both in measuring precision and cost saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the auxiliary fixture for solar cell plate PECVD device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a photoelectric conversion structure provided with a transparent conductive layer that is located on a glass base material. A tempered glass with reflection function is provided with an average refractive index rate between 35-55 percentages. A positve-intrinsic-negative structure semiconductor film is located on the transparent conductive layer, where the semiconductor film is made of amorphous silicon, microcrystal silicon and microcrystal silicon germanium material. A contact electrode is located on a semiconductor layer, where the contact electrode is made of metal.    USE - Solar battery structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide compound thin-film photo-electrode consists of a conductive substrate, and a titanium dioxide compound thin-film having thickness of 4-30 microns. The conductive substrate is fluorine tin oxide conductive glass, indium tin oxide conductive glass, stainless steel sheet or metal titanium sheet. The compound thin-film consists of a titanium oxide mesoporous thin-film layer (A) and an anatase-type titanium oxide mesoporous thin-film layer (B), in ratio of 1:0.1-10.    USE - Titanium dioxide compound thin-film photo-electrode is used for dye-sensitized solar cell for outer wall, roof, window, door and glass curtain wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide compound thin-film photo-electrode is economically and efficiently formed by simple process, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell having improved photoelectric converting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A titanium dioxide compound thin-film photo-electrode consists of a conductive substrate, and a titanium dioxide compound thin-film having thickness of 4-30 microns. The conductive substrate is fluorine tin oxide conductive glass, indium tin oxide conductive glass, stainless steel sheet or metal titanium sheet. The compound thin-film consists of a titanium oxide mesoporous thin-film layer (A) with low crystallinity, which contains global particles having particle size of 10-50 nm and an anatase-type titanium oxide mesoporous thin-film layer (B), which contains nanocrystals having grain size of 20-50 nm. The ratio of thickness of layer (A) and layer (B) is 1:0.1-10. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of titanium dioxide compound thin-film photo-electrode.
NOVELTY - The electrode has pier parts (6) distributed on a front surface of a solar battery and passing through a passive dielectric film (2). A bottom part of the pier parts contacts with an emitter region (4) of a solar battery, and a bridge part (7) covers the pier parts and the passive dielectric film, where a bottom part of the bridge part is not in direct contact with the emitter region of the solar battery. Scatter points are provided on the surface of the solar battery with paste i.e. conductive silver paste.    USE - Front electrode i.e. bridge electrode (claimed), for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode contacts with the emitter region of the solar battery, and has smaller contact surface between metal and semiconductor, so that the hole-electron recombination caused by the energy state on the boundary surface of the metal and the semiconductor is reduced. The short-wave spectral response of the battery is better, which is beneficial to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a front electrode manufacturing method for a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front electrode of a solar battery.    Passive dielectric film (2)    Emitter region (4)    Pier parts (6)    Bridge part (7)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar battery comprises a semiconductor layer (3) formed between a front electrode (2) and a rear electrode (4) and an adhesive layer (6) containing epoxy resin and having thickness of 0.5 mm is formed on a rear panel (7). The rear panel is made of fiber glass reinforced plastic or organic glass. A functional layer (5) is formed between the rear electrode and the adhesive layer.    USE - Thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the thin film solar battery can be reduced by forming the adhesive layer and the rear panel with predetermined material. The water resisting performance and the insulation performance of the thin film solar battery are ensured during the packaging process so that packaging performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar battery.    Substrate (1)    Front electrode (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Rear electrode (4)    Functional layer (5)    Adhesive layer (6)    Rear panel (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing laser beams to densely scan surfaces of a polycrystalline silicon such that silicon materials in a scanning area melt, gasify and sputter in a scanning area. Micron concave-convex structures are formed on surface of polycrystalline silicon slices, surfaces are chemically etched and cleared, and damaged layers are removed. Light spots are shined by focusing a pulse or constant laser beam. Dense scanning and etching patterns on the silicon surfaces are selected to form average textures according to performance of the polycrystalline silicon slices and laser beams.    USE - Method for manufacturing a polycrystalline silicon solar battery texture.    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline silicon slices structured by the method can make incoming ray to be reflected multiple times and add the absorption of incoming ray, so as to obtain a de-reflection effect on the surfaces. The method enables solving the problem of troubling the texture of the polycrystalline silicon battery, obtaining reflectivity much less than that of the silicon surface of the pure chemical texture, and improving the light absorption and optical conversion efficiency of the polycrystalline silicon solar battery, with reduced influence to the damage on the silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a polycrystalline silicon solar battery texture manufacturing process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solar battery focusing device has an arc concave portion with an arc concave base layer and an arc concave reflecting layer provided on the arc concave base layer, and an arc convex portion provided on concave side of the arc concave portion and convex side of the arc convex portion. The arc convex portion has an arc convex base layer and an arc convex reflecting layer provided on the arc convex base layer. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer are formed of silver, aluminum or chrome.    USE - Solar battery focusing device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery focusing device has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery focusing device has an arc concave portion with an arc concave base layer and an arc concave reflecting layer provided on the arc concave base layer, and an arc convex portion provided on concave side of the arc concave portion and convex side of the arc convex portion. The arc convex portion has an arc convex base layer and an arc convex reflecting layer provided on the arc convex base layer. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer are formed of silver, aluminum or chrome. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer have thickness of 100 nm or more. The arc concave portion has a through-hole. The arc convex portion further has arc convex transparent layer. The arc convex transparent layer is formed of silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. The arc convex base layer and arc concave base layer are formed of polymer.
NOVELTY - Molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited slide glass chip includes cutting nonwoven cloth and determining paving layer quantity according to manufacturing thickness; transferring the paved nonwoven cloth on hot press pot platform, covering balance plate, and putting nonwoven cloth on balance plate; gradually solidifying and molding by ladder heating and preservation method; and cooling to natural temperature and demolding, and processing scrapped edge and burr.    USE - Method for molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) slide glass chip.    ADVANTAGE - The obtained product is smooth and has low shrinkage, high precision, uniform geometrical performance and good size stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) slide glass chip includes:    (A) cutting nonwoven cloth at angles of 0 degrees , + 45 degrees , 90 degrees and - 45 degrees , and determining paving layer quantity according to manufacturing thickness, in which angles exist between nonwoven cloth and paving layers;    (B) transferring the paved nonwoven cloth on a hot press pot platform, covering a balance plate, and putting the nonwoven cloth on the balance plate, in which four edges of balance plate are uniformly distributed with two air nozzles, synchronously, the balance plate is uniformly distributed with two thermoelectric couples, to follow the solidifying temperature of the product;    (C) gradually solidifying and molding by ladder heating and preservation method including maintaining temperature at 75-85 degrees C for 1-1.5 hours, at 115-125 degrees C for 1-1.5 hours, at 145-155 degrees C for 2-2.5 hours and at 195-205 degrees C for 5-6 hours; and    (D) cooling to natural temperature and demolding, and processing scrapped edge and burr.
NOVELTY - The battery has transmission-increasing layer (1) and ultraviolet (UV) protective layer (9) formed on upper surface of glass or plastic substrate (2) in an order. An organic thin-film solar battery cell comprising a sequentially stacked transparent upper electrode (3), organic photo-active layer (4) and metal lower electrode (5), is provided on lower surface of substrate. The upper electrode and lower electrode are separated by insulating baffle wall (7). The battery cell is externally coated with organic and inorganic compound covering layer (6).    USE - Organic thin-film solar battery. Uses include but are not limited to military, geology, forestry, mine, tourism and navigation applications, and for use by nomads.    ADVANTAGE - The organic film thin battery having wide absorption spectrum, flexibility and high photoelectric conversion rate is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the organic film thin battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission-increasing layer (1)    Substrate (2)    Transparent upper electrode (3)    Organic photo-active layer (4)    Metal lower electrode (5)    Covering layer (6)    Insulating baffle wall (7)    UV protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - A poly(3-butyl thiophene) block copolymer has a thiophene-containing repeating unit (1).    USE - Poly(3-butyl thiophene) block copolymer is used for polymer light-emitting diode, polymer solar cell, polymer field effect pipe and electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The poly(3-butyl thiophene) block copolymer has excellent film-forming property, and is efficiently prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A poly(3-butyl thiophene) block copolymer has a thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (1).    R=styrene, methacrylic acid or isoprene;    n=20-100;and    m=10-250.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of poly(3-butyl thiophene) block copolymer, which involves using poly 3-butyl thiophene having 2-bromo-ethyl isobutyrate group in its terminal as a initiator (a), styrene, methacrylic acid or isoprene as a monomer (b), 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene as a reaction solvent (c), cuprous chloride as a catalyst (d) and N,N,N,N,N-pentamethyl diethylenetriamine as a ligand (e).
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent plastic plate (2) whose upper surface is sequentially fixed with an anti-reflection layer (1) and an UV protective layer (9). A lower surface of the transparent plastic plate is fixed with the cell that is equipped with a transparent top electrode (3). A covering protective layer (6) is coated outside the cell. An extraction electrode (8) is extracted out by the transparent top electrode and a metal bottom electrode of the cell.    USE - Nanometer film solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to fields of outdoor exploration, remote villages, life of nomad, military, building, aviation, geology, forestry, mining area and traveling.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes the combination of multiple parts and structures, thus optimizing and increasing light absorption, photoelectric conversion rate and output properties of voltage and current. The cell is inexpensive, and is light in weight. The cell increases the production. The cell has wide absorption spectrum, high flexibility, and significant photoelectric conversion rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nanometer film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anti-reflection layer (1)    Transparent plastic plate (2)    Transparent top electrode (3)    Covering protective layer (6)    Extraction electrode (8)    UV protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - A nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon, comprises a zinc oxide nano-pipe and a carbon nano-pipe. The zinc oxide nano-pipe and the carbon nano-pipe are connected to one-dimensional heterogeneous nano-pipe.    USE - Nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon is used in computer chip, sensor, microelectronic device, and used for preparing hydrogen by catalysis in fuel cell, sensitizing cell using solar dye and photoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon is prepared efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon, which involves using aluminum sheet, acid solution, solution containing phosphoric acid and chromic acid, golden film, plating solution containing zinc sulfate (ZnSO4.7H2O) and boronic acid, dilute sulfuric acid, and alkali solution.
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic generating system has a fluorescent planar optical waveguide which is a flaky optical structure. The planar optical waveguide comprises a fluorescent material layer and a transparent medium layer made of glass or transparent polymer. The side surfaces of the fluorescent planar optical waveguide comprise several solar batteries.    USE - Solar photovoltaic generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The cost required for solar photovoltaic generation is reduced based on the cost of fluorescent planar optical waveguide corresponding to the solar battery. The power consumption of the solar battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar photovoltaic generating system.
NOVELTY - The solar panel has a plate (1) made of low-iron tempered glass, a mono-crystalline silicon battery (2), a fluoroplastic film (3), and a frame (5) made of aluminum alloy. The mono-crystalline silicon battery coated with scaling powder, is connected with the frame by soldering of a tin-plated solder belt. An ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film of thickness 0.5 mm, is formed between the plate and the battery, and between battery and the fluoroplastic film.    USE - Mono-crystalline silicon solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar panel is made simple so that the solar panel is convenient to use. The capability of anti-aging and anti-corrosion can be ensured and the mechanical strength of the panel can be improved. The soldering uniformity can be improved, thus output power of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the mono-crystalline silicon solar panel.    Plate (1)    Mono-crystalline silicon battery (2)    Fluoroplastic film (3)    Frame (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a photoelectric converting layer comprising a semiconductor layer on an aluminum substrate which has an insulating anodized film. The semiconductor layer contains Ib group element, IIIb group element and VIb group element. Preferably, the semiconductor layer contains copper, silver, gallium, indium, sulfur, selenium and/or tellurium.    USE - Solar cell is used as electric power supply source for building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent flexibility, excellent insulation property, favorable withstand voltage characteristics, light weight and high thermal conductance, and is economical.
NOVELTY - The method involves sealing electrolyte (9) e.g. solvent, filled between a counter electrode and a main electrode by a set of resin layers (7, 8). An oxidation reduction catalyst layer (4) is formed in a substrate (2) i.e. transparent glass, which has a transparent conductive film (3). The resin layer (7) is formed in an upper surface of a collector electrode layer (6), which is formed in the main electrode and is hardened. The resin layer (8) is laminated on the hardened resin layer and hardened after laminating the electrodes through the resin layers.    USE - Method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively laminates the main electrode and the counter electrode together, such that the collector electrode cannot be exposed, thus preventing the short circuit between the electrode. The method prevents the corrosion of the collector electrode by the electrolyte, without exposing the collector electrode layer, such that the electrical leak between the substrates of the main electrode and the counter electrode can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell element.    Dye-sensitized solar cell element (1)    Substrate (2)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Oxidation reduction catalyst layer (4)    Semiconductor layer (5)    Collector electrode layer (6)    Resin layers (7, 8)    Electrolyte (9)
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film has a barrier layer including an organic layer and inorganic layers (A,B) formed on surface(s) of a plastic film. The inorganic layer (A) has density of 1.7 or more. The density of inorganic layer (B) is 0.5-1.5 higher than inorganic layer (A).    USE - Gas barrier film is used as substrate for environmental-sensitive devices such as organic electroluminescent element, image display devices (all claimed) e.g. thin-film transistor image display devices, organic memory, organic battery, and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of organic layer and inorganic layer in gas barrier film is favorable. The gas barrier film has low water-vapor permeation rate. The organic electroluminescent element comprising the gas barrier film has high durability. The gas barrier film is effectively used as substitute of glass substrate.
NOVELTY - The cell comprises cooling water (70), and porous membrane (72) to limit passage of hydrogen atom (71). The friction repulsive force and suction force are generated by synthesis of water which is generated during reaction of nucleons of hydrogen atom and oxygen atom (74). A thermoelectric current wave is generated by output difference of forces generated by atoms. A current collection object (73) collects released current, and induces collected current to load (78). A metal retina (79) provides electrical shielding of oxygen atom from high resistance device (77).    USE - Fuel cell for use in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The balance of pressure energy emitted during reaction of nucleons of hydrogen and oxygen atoms is maintained hence thermoelectric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water (70)    Hydrogen atom (71)    Porous membrane (72)    Current collection object (73)    Oxygen atom (74)    High resistance device (77)    Load (78)    Metal retina (79)
NOVELTY - The assembly (410a) has several solid polymer electrochemical fuel cells (425) which are arranged between the end plates (414,419). A disc spring (450) arranged between the end plate (414) and a spring bar (440) is loaded by a spring bar at inner diameter of the spring. The spring bar comprised of resilient material such as aluminum, steel, plastic and composed fiber based material is urged towards the end plate by a compression band circumscribing the end plates to apply compressive force on the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell stack assembly for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The need of material for loading the disc spring is avoided so that weight and cost of the fuel cell stack assembly is reduced. The efficiency and power density of fuel cell stack assembly is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack assembly (410a)    End plates (414,419)    Solid polymer electrochemical fuel cells (425)    Spring bar (440)    Disc spring (450)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has film-forming chamber (14) in which film is formed by plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on surface of substrate (Z) supplied by supply roller (20) in feed chamber (12). A winding-up chamber (16) has winding roller (28) to wind film-formed substrate. Several partition plates (54a-54d) are arranged between respective film-forming units (38,40,42) arranged along conveyance direction of substrate. The film-forming units (38,42) perform plasma cleaning by cleaning gas at the time of cleaning of the electrode (56) of cleaning unit (40).    USE - Film-forming apparatus used during manufacture of proof film, protective film of optical element, and manufacture of semiconductor device, thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma cleaning can be performed without interrupting film-forming process while cleaning the electrode of a preset film-forming unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the film-forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-forming apparatus (10)    Feed chamber (12)    Film-forming chamber (14)    Winding-up chamber (16)    Supply roller (20)    Winding roller (28)    Film-forming units (38,40,42)    Electrode (56)    Substrate (Z)
NOVELTY - A zinc-oxygen cell catalyst is carbon-lead-manganese-nickel catalytic active substance obtained by mixing (in wt.pts) carbon (73-80), lead nitrate (5-8), manganese nitrate (7-9) and nickel (8-10), and sintering.    USE - Zinc-oxygen cell catalyst is used for producing air electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-oxygen cell catalyst provides zinc-air cell having improved discharge current density, waterproof property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of zinc-oxygen cell catalyst, which involves mixing carbon, lead nitrate, manganese nitrate and nickel, and sintering at 250-400 degrees C under uniform stirring.
NOVELTY - The sheet has a mesh (1) that is formed by knitting in a metal wire. A hole (2a) is formed in the surface of a metal plate (2). A frame (2b) is formed surrounding the hole of the metal plate, by etching process.    USE - Functional sheet used as back surface electrode of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the burr on the surface of the functional sheet can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of functional sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the functional sheet.    Mesh (1)    Metal plate (2)    Hole (2a)    Frame (2b)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide (CO) removal device removes CO from the reformed gas generated by a modifier using catalyst. Inactive fillers such as alumina particles are filled in CO selective oxidation container (831) corresponding to upstream of cooling pipe (834).    USE - Reformation unit for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of moisture content on the catalyst due to dew condensation can be prevented effectively. Hydrogen gas can be generated for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the CO selective-oxidation device of CO removal unit.    CO selective-oxidation device (830)    CO selective-oxidation container (831)    Catalyst layer (832)    Cooling pipe (834)    Protective tube (835)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide film (102) is formed on the substrate (101). The zinc oxide film is irradiated with electronic resonance cyclotron plasma by inert gas which is argon or xenon. Thus, the zinc oxide film is formed. The zinc oxide film is doped with aluminum and/or gallium.    USE - Formation of zinc oxide film used as transparent conductive film used in solar cell and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and efficiently provides reliable zinc oxide film with excellent transmittance and reduced resistivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the formation of zinc oxide film.    Substrate (101)    Zinc oxide film (102)    Argon plasma (103)    Modified zinc oxide film (104)
NOVELTY - The fluororesin made cap element (20) has indicator unit (26) provided in recessed portion (22) contacted with fuel supply units, which notifies presence or absence of suction absorbed liquid in fuel. The fuel is selected from methanol and methanol dissolved solids which consist of cobalt, manganese, and cobalt nitrate and manganese chloride.    USE - Cap element for fuel supply unit of fuel cartridge (claimed) mounted in fuel cell used for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel can be determined reliably in advance, hence safety of user who touches fuel supply unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of fuel cartridge.    Fuel cartridge (10)    Fuel supply unit (14)    Cap element (20)    Recessed portion (22)    Indicator unit (26)
NOVELTY - The transparent conductive film has an electroconductive metal pattern formed on a transparent film base material. A transparent portion is filled with transparent resin and upper portion of electroconductive metal pattern is adjoined with transparent resin. A transparent conductive layer having indium tin oxide is installed in the upper portion of the electroconductive metal pattern. A silver metal portion of pattern is formed by exposing and developing the layer containing halogenated silver particle.    USE - Transparent conductive film for transparent electrode used in LCD, electroluminescence display, plasma display, electrochromic display, solar cell, touch panel and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The transparency in large area is acquired, the planar smoothness is improved and the electroconductive loss is reduced.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an electrode plate which has an electrode (2) that is stacked on a resin substrate (5). The electrode is arranged on an electrolyte solution layer (6) side. The gap between the electrode plates is filled with electrolyte solution. The leakage of electrolyte solution is blocked using a sealing material (3). A gas barrier layer (7) having gas barrier property higher than resin substrate is formed in the outer side of the resin substrate.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of moisture content to the electrolytic solution layer is suppressed efficiently so that fall of electric power generation performance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode (2)    Sealing material (3)    Resin substrate (5)    Electrolyte solution layer (6)    Gas barrier layer (7)
NOVELTY - Thermal protection system for fuel cells comprises heat insulating structure made of microporous heat insulating material layer (2), vacuum insulating layer (3), and inorganic fiber heat insulating material layer (4) around a fuel cell main body which reacts an oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas and a supplementary provision apparatus.    USE - Thermal protection system for fuel cells for a fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent reliability and the heat insulating structure is thin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a an isometric view of the heat insulating structure.    Modifier (1)    Microporous heat insulating material layer (2)    Vacuum insulating layer (3)    Inorganic fiber heat insulating material layer (4)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic apparatus has a back surface electric field layer (2) comprising a silicon-hydride membrane containing p-type impurity element and oxygen between a semiconductor substrate (1) and a back surface electrode (5). The back surface electric field layer has an epitaxial layer (3) formed in the semiconductor substrate side and a non-orientated fine-crystal layer (4) formed in the back surface electrode side.    USE - Photovoltaic apparatus is used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic apparatus has high inhibitory effect of carrier recombination and small series resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic apparatus has a back surface electric field layer comprising a silicon-hydride membrane containing p-type impurity element and oxygen between a semiconductor substrate and a back surface electrode. The back surface electric field layer has an epitaxial layer formed in the semiconductor substrate side and a non-orientated fine-crystal layer formed in the back surface electrode side. The p-type impurity element is boron. A passivation layer is provided between semiconductor substrate and back surface electric field layer. The passivation layer is an amorphous silicon film such as silicon oxide film, silicon nitride film, silicon carbide film and/or carbonized silicon nitride film. The back surface electric field layer is formed in a gas atmosphere containing silicon hydride gas, carbon dioxide gas, hydride gas of p-type impurity element and hydrogen gas. The hydride gas of p-type impurity element is potassium borohydride gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic apparatus.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Back surface electric field layer (2)    Epitaxial layer (3)    Non-orientated fine-crystal layer (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The film-forming apparatus (10) has substrate (11) mounted in substrate holder (16) that is accommodated in chamber (12). A shower plate (31) is arranged opposite to the substrate holder, to introduce film- forming gas inside the chamber. The alternating voltage is applied to plasmify the film-forming gas introduced into the chamber. Several laminated metal mesh boards (30) are arranged at the side of shower plate provided over substrate holder. The mesh wires of 0.5-2mm diameter, are arranged at gap of 2-10mm within the mesh board.    USE - Film-forming apparatus e.g. plasma CVD apparatus for use in LCD, solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rate of film formation can be increased by improving the decomposition efficiency of the film-forming gas introduced from the shower plate. The damage occurred in the film can be avoided by arranging mesh boards at the side of the shower plate to seal the plasma within the mesh boards.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front schematic view of the film-forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-forming apparatus (10)    Substrate (11)    Chamber (12)    Substrate holder (16)    Metal mesh board (30)    Shower plate (31)
NOVELTY - A laminated compound semiconductor solar cell has semiconductor base material, solar cell layer (40a-40c) containing compound semiconductor formed on semiconductor base material, and buffer layer (108) containing group III-V compound semiconductor comprising arsenic as group V element between base material and solar cell layer. The lattice constant of the solar cell layer differs from the lattice constant of the semiconductor base material. The value of the lattice constant of buffer layer is between the lattice constant of semiconductor base material and solar cell layer.    USE - Laminated compound semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated compound semiconductor solar cell is economical and has excellent electric current-voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated compound semiconductor solar cell has semiconductor base material, solar cell layer containing compound semiconductor formed on semiconductor base material, and buffer layer containing group III-V compound semiconductor comprising arsenic as group V element between semiconductor base material and solar cell layer. The lattice constant of the solar cell layer differs from the lattice constant of the semiconductor base material. The value of the lattice constant of buffer layer is between the lattice constant of semiconductor base material and solar cell layer. The semiconductor base material is group IV semiconductor or III-V compound semiconductor. The buffer layer has aluminum-gallium-arsenic layer, aluminum-indium-gallium-arsenic layer and/or indium-aluminum-arsenic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the laminated compound semiconductor solar cell.    Solar cell layers (40a-40c)    Tunnel junction layer (50a,50b)    Support substrate (101)    Metal layer (102)    Buffer layer (108)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of solar cell involves forming a thin silicon nitride film (2) on the main surface of the said p-type crystalline silicon board (1), applying phosphoric acid aqueous solution on the surface of a p-type crystalline silicon substrate, and forming p-n junction by heating.    USE - A manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process is easy, does not generate volatile organic compounds and produces solar cell with favorable battery characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the manufacture of the solar cell.    P-type crystalline silicon board (1)    Thin silicon nitride film (2)    N-type semiconductor layer (3)    Anti-reflective film (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The concentration solar cell chip packaging structure has an electrically conducting plate (20) that is provided on a thin layer of insulating material (24), which is disposed on top of a heat sink (25). At least one solar cell chip (21) is mounted on and electrically connected to the conducting plate. A package (22) is made of highly light-pervious and shock-absorbing polymer material, and encapsulates the solar cell chip and conducting plate. A layer of low-iron, high-strength, and light-pervious material (23) is attached to the outer surface of the polymer package.    USE - Structure for packaging concentration solar cell chip.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the light transmittance and prolongs the usable life of the solar cell. Shortens the manufacturing time of the packaging structure, while improving quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    Conducting plate (20)    Solar cell chip (21)    Polymer package (22)    Low-iron, high-strength, and light-pervious material layer (23)    Insulating material layer (24)    Heat sink (25)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a semiconductor electrode and a counter electrode that face each other. An electrolyte layer (130) is interposed between the semiconductor electrode and counter electrode. The semiconductor electrode comprises a conductive substrate (112), a nano-rod/nano-particle composite (115) formed on the conductive substrate, and dyes (117) adsorbed onto the surfaces of nano-particles (114).    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high photoelectron conversion efficiency by reducing loss of produced electrons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell with a portion of its semiconductor electrode exaggeratedly expanded.    Conductive substrate (112)    Nano-particles (114)    Nano-rod/nano-particle composite (115)    Dyes (117)    Electrolyte layer (130)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell comprises substrate (1) with textured transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (2), absorber layer (3), and second TCO layer (4). A resistive TCO layer (6) is between the textured TCO layer and the absorber layer and/or a resistive TCO layer is between the absorber layer and the second TCO layer.    USE - A thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell incorporates resistive TCO layer, thus improving its efficiency. There is no direct electrical contact between TCO zones and other sources of shunts are eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an array of greater than or equal to 2 solar cells; and    (2) a method for producing thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive oxide (2)    Absorber layer (3)    Second TCO layer (4)    Resistive TCO layer (6)
NOVELTY - A molded product containing zinc oxide powder, metallic zinc powder and power including additive element(s) such as boron, aluminum, silicon, scandium, titanium, vanadium, gallium, yttrium, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, hafnium, cerium and dysprosium is sintered under non-oxidizing atmosphere, to obtain zinc oxide sintered compact. The non-oxidizing atmosphere contains oxygen, nitrogen or argon. The zinc oxide sintered compact contains complex oxide such as zinc aluminate, zinc gallate, zinc borate, and zinc vanadate.    USE - Manufacture of zinc oxide sintered compact used for sputtering target during manufacture of electrode (all claimed) for liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide sintered compact has excellent electroconductivity, and provides low-resistant transparent electrode having excellent stability.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing an electrolyte (1) on an electrode (2) by an ionized reactive magnetron plasma pulverization process, and depositing an electrode (3) on the electrolyte by the ionized reactive magnetron plasma pulverization process. The electrodes (2, 3) and the electrolyte are deposited in an enclosure, where the enclosure has cerium oxide or zirconia-yttria magnetron target, nickel zirconia-yttria target and lanthanum Xstrontium1-x manganese oxides target.    USE - Method for fabricating a solid oxide fuel cell that directly converts chemical energy source e.g. hydrogen or ethanol, into an electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method can fabricate the solid oxide fuel cell with low functioning temperature that is lower than 400 degree Celsius.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solid oxide fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolyte (1)    Electrodes (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrode for coupling electric power to plasma generated within plasma chamber. The electrode is arranged such that one half of electrode is closer to workpiece (10) than another half of electrode. A time averaged level of radio frequency power supplied to RF drive points of one half of electrode is greater than the another time averaged level of RF power greater than zero supplied to RF drive points of another half of electrode.    USE - Apparatus for coupling radio frequency (RF) power to plasma generated in plasma chambers, for use in fabrication process of electronic device such as semiconductors, displays and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The position of RF drive point is offset from center of electrode towards the workpiece passage, the spatial non-uniformity of plasma density is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for coupling radio frequency (RF) power to plasma.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of plasma chamber.    Workpiece (10)    Workpiece support (11)    Workpiece passage (12)    Shower head (22)    Suspension (24)
NOVELTY - An electron source (110) has housing (112) with sidewalls (312) acting as an anode. A slit opening (114) is formed in the housing for passing the electron beam. A cathode made of stainless steel, graphite and carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon (CFC) is arranged within the housing facing the slit opening. A gas supply unit is provided for supplying the gas into the housing.    USE - Evaporation apparatus e.g. linear electron source for use in heating or cleaning web or foil used in manufacture of photovoltaic thin film and thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform gas distribution along the length of electron source can be achieved and the sputtering or removal of cathode material due to the impingement of ions can be prevented by forming the cathode with CFC material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of heating or cleaning web or foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the process of heating or cleaning web or foil.    Linear electron source (110)    Housing (112)    Slit opening (114)    Crucible (180)    Sidewall (312)
NOVELTY - A base having front surface and back surface is provided and precursor layer is deposited on base. The precursor layer includes metallic component comprising group IB material and IIIA material. The precursor layer is converted into planar layer during planarization period by applying force. The planar layer is reacted at temperature (II) range for a transformation period within process section (B) which is different from process section (I) of reactor to transform planar layer into planar group. Thus, the thin film solar cell absorber layer is formed.    USE - Formation of absorber layer for thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides high quality absorber layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A base having front surface and back surface is provided and precursor layer is deposited on the front surface of the base. The precursor layer includes metallic component comprising at least one group IB material and IIIA material. The precursor layer is converted into planar layer during a planarization period by applying force onto the precursor layer with planarization apparatus at temperature (I) range within process section (A) of a reactor. The planar layer is reacted at temperature (II) range for a transformation period within process section (B) which is different from the process section (I) of reactor to transform the planar layer into planar group containing material of group IB, IIIA, VIA compound layer. The temperature (II) is more than the temperature (I). Thus, the thin film solar cell absorber layer is formed. The precursor layer further includes group VIA material, copper, indium, gallium and selenium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for forming planar absorber layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the precursor structure.    Substrate (400)    Contact layer (401)    Precursor structure (403)    Planar absorber layer (600)
NOVELTY - A thin-film layer is deposited (108) on a substrate, and the thin-film layer is exposed (110) to an ion flux in order to passivate defects in the layer, to manufacture thin-film solar cell.    USE - Formation of thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-film solar cell is efficiently manufactured, and has improved cell efficiency. The defects caused during manufacturing process are prevented effectively by exposing to ion flux.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin-film layer is deposited on a substrate, and the thin-film layer is exposed to an ion flux in order to passivate defects in the layer, to manufacture thin-film solar cell. The substrate is glass substrate, and the thin-film layer comprises amorphous silicon or microcrystalline silicon. The deposition of thin-film layer is carried out by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition with materials chosen from hydrogen and silane, deuterium and deuterated silane, deuterium and silane, and hydrogen and deuterated silane. The ion flux contains ions chosen from boron, phosphorus, hydrogen and deuterium. The light source is simulated sunlight source, ultraviolet lamp or laser beam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating formation of thin-film solar cell.    Providing transport conductive oxide layer on glass substrate (102)    Cleaning transport conductive oxide substrate (106)    Depositing thin-film layer on substrate (108)    Exposing to light source (110)    Depositing capping layer (116)    Edge treatment (122)
NOVELTY - An electronic device is prepared by application or deposition of particles of a semiconducting material consisting of organic semiconductor (60-100 wt.% of particle material) on suitable surface; and conversion of particles into a semiconducting layer on a substrate at 12000-100000, preferably 12000-50000 KPa for 0.01-3000 seconds and 40-250 degrees C. The semiconducting material comprises semiconducting compounds including dispersants, high melting crystal growth promoters, plasticizers, mobility enhancers, dewetting agents, dopants and/or binders.    USE - Method for preparation of electronic device including organic transistor, photodiode, sensor and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method exhibits large area coverage, structural flexibility, low-temperature processing, and low cost production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing arrangement of semiconductor material between cover glass slide and coated transistor substrate.
NOVELTY - Doped zinc oxide (ZnO) film is grown on surface of substrate by reacting precursor vapor mixture having zinc precursor and dopant precursor with surface, purging with inert gas, reacting pulse of water with surface, and purging with inert gas, with dopant different from boron.    USE - Method for growing doped ZnO film on surface of substrate used for transparent conductive oxide layer of optoelectrical device and as transparent electrode in screen or display, transparent electrode in water gas splitting cell, transparent resistive material in resistive heating element, for sensor or transparent electrode in solar cell, anti-reflective coating, active semiconducting material of photo-electrochemical water splitting cell, magnetic semiconductors, or LED (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method uses only two different precursor sources; and provides thin film having good conductivity at low material cost, and provides ZnO thin films with desirable electrical properties at relatively low temperatures for fabrication of various electronic devices, having layers unstable at high temperatures, i.e. a-Si:H.
NOVELTY - Producing an oriented in organic crystalline film involves forming on a substrate a non-monocrystalline film containing inorganic crystalline particles by liquid phase technique using raw-material solution which contains raw material and organic solvent, where inorganic particles have layered crystal structure and in the raw material; and crystallizing non-monocrystalline film by heating to temperature of equal to or higher than crystallization temperature of the non-monocrystalline film such that part of the inorganic particles act as crystal nuclei.    USE - For producing oriented inorganic crystalline film i.e. semiconductor film; in the semiconductor device (claimed) (such as thin-film transistors (TFT)), solar cells, thermoelectric devices.    ADVANTAGE - The process enables simple, low-cost manufacturing by a liquid phase technique, of an oriented semiconductor film which use as an active layer in a thin-film transistor (TFT). The orientation of the oriented inorganic crystalline film can be controlled without utilizing the crystallinity or orientation of the layer underlying the non-monocrystalline film, thus even when the underlying layer does not have orientation as amorphous substrate, a randomly-oriented substrate, it is possible to form on underlying layer the inorganic crystalline film such as to be oriented. The semiconductor device (such as TFT) superior in the element characteristics can be manufactured.
NOVELTY - Inkjet printable electrode composition (I), comprises: an electrode active material; a conducting agent; a wetting agent; a binder; and an aqueous solvent, where the viscosity of the binder is 1-100 cps in the 1 wt.% aqueous solution of the binder.    USE - (I) is useful to prepare electrode, which is useful in a secondary battery, lithium battery (all claimed), solar cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) can easily ejected through a nozzle during inkjet printing, hence a uniform, thin, and planarized pattern may be formed onto the collector, without clogging of a nozzle, such that electrode and secondary battery can be formed at low costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode prepared by inkjet-printing the electrode composition on a collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrode composition.
NOVELTY - The method of forming an active layer (140) of an organic solar cell using spray coating, which adjusts absorption by spraying time, comprises dissolving a material in a solvent to form a solution, preparing a coating material by diluting the solution, and spraying the coating material on a subject for spray coating. The material includes an electron donor material or electron acceptor material. The active layer includes an electron donor layer in which electron donor materials are present in a higher concentration than electron acceptor materials, and an electron acceptor layer.    USE - The method is useful for forming an active layer of an organic solar cell using spray coating.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of efficiently forming the active layer of the organic solar cell with improved rectification characteristic, increased parallel resistance and decreased series resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method of forming an active layer (140) of an organic solar cell using spray coating, which adjusts absorption by spraying time, comprises dissolving a material in a solvent to form a solution, preparing a coating material by diluting the solution, and spraying the coating material on a subject for spray coating. The material includes an electron donor material or electron acceptor material. The active layer includes an electron donor layer in which electron donor materials are present in a higher concentration than electron acceptor materials, and an electron acceptor layer in which electron acceptor materials are present in a higher concentration than electron donor materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a structure of an organic solar cell.    Glass substrate (110)    Organic electrode layer (120)    Transport layer (130)    Active layer (140)    Metal electrode layer. (150)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion material contains electric charge carrying layer having spherical-shell-formed carbon as electron acceptor and linear or cylindrical carbon as charge transport component provided on electron donor layer having electric donor. The spherical-shell-formed carbon is chosen from fullerene, modified fullerene and its metal content. The linear or cylindrical carbon is in form of tube shape, fibrous form or ribbon shape, and is chosen from carbon nanotube, graphite nanofiber, graphite ribbon, fibril, intercalated graphite and their modified form.    USE - Photoelectric conversion material is used for photoelectric cell (claimed), photoelectric conversion device, lightening conversion device and optoelectronic device. Uses including but are not limited to solar cell, electronic device, photoelectric transducer, diode, rectifier, photodiode, optical sensor, optical switch, transistor, field-effect transistor, holographic element, optical recording material, electrophotographic system, photoconductive toner and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion material has high stability and photoelectric conversion efficiency, and is economical.
NOVELTY - Wafer-type solar cell preparation involves forming a front electrode by process routing and forming an anti-reflective layer on the upper side of an n-type semiconductor layer. The deformity of a p-n junction layer is removed by using n-type dopant and forming a p-type semiconductor substrate and n-type semiconductor layer. A back contact electrode is formed, which is connected to the p-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Method for preparing wafer-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wafer-type solar cell preparation method induces silicon-hydrogen bond, removes deformity present in the p-n junction layer by thermal process, improves the efficiency of solar battery, shortens the process-time, eliminates the need of additional processes, such as etching, and does not generate any by-product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a method for forming wafer-type solar cell.
NOVELTY - A photon energy up-conversion medium comprises at least two components distributed in a matrix. The first component is capable of absorbing light at first wavelength region and acts as a sensitizer. The second component is capable of emitting light at second wavelength region and acts as an emissive component. Upon absorption of light by the first component at first wavelength region, the emissive component emits light at second wavelength region. The first and second components are organic compounds. The matrix is solid, gel, or fluid with viscosity of greater than or equal to 0.059 Pa.s.    USE - Photon energy up-conversion medium for use as solar spectrum concentrator in solar cell, greenhouse, or window; as spectrum concentrator for variable broad spectrum sources, e.g. in emissive filtering; as display, e.g. emissive up-conversion laser projection display; as display system; or as temperature sensor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photon energy up-conversion medium shows excellent versatility with respect to the radiation wavelengths involved, both incident and emitted; can be tailor-made depending on the desired excitation and/or emission characteristics; enables the production of tailor-made optoelectronic devices; and allows to make efficient use of low intensity and/or low spectral power density light sources, such as the sun and LED.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photon energy up-conversion device; and    (2) a method of photon energy up-conversion.
NOVELTY - The layer has a micro-pore layer coated over a substrate layer, where the micro-pore layer is made by mixing an intermetallic compound e.g. titanium carbide, with a noble metal catalyst e.g. ruthenium. A supportive substrate e.g. zirconium oxide, is utilized for a supported noble metal simple substance and supported noble metal oxide. The intermetallic compound is washed by using hydrochloric solution, and PTFE is added in the intermetallic compound. Ultrasonic process is performed for 10-60 minutes.    USE - Diffusion layer for an integrated renewable fuel cell chip and a mono-cell.    ADVANTAGE - The layer is inexpensive and simple to process, and has better electrical conductivity, better chemical and electrochemical stability, perfect corrosion resistance and wide application. The layer made from the intermetallic compound increases recycle service life of the renewable fuel cell. The layer is applied to the renewable fuel cell in a cost effective manner. The renewable fuel cell chip and mono-cell made from the layer have better output property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparing method for a diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a preparing method for a diffusion layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a single-face/double-face flow path plate comprising a plate body provided with multiple flow paths inwardly concave from surfaces of the plate body. An adhesive layer made of disposable hardening adhesive agent e.g. polypropylene glue, comprises pre-hardened regions, where the adhesive layer is attached on the plate body. The pre-hardened regions cover a part of the flow paths.    USE - Assembly structure for a flow path plate and an adhesive layer of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plate body is made of anti-catalyst non-conductor substrate of engineering plastic, graphite substrate, metal substrate, plastic carbon substrate, flame resistant 4 (FR4) substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxide resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, high polymer plasticized substrate or substrate of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a flow path plate and adhesive layer assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves steeping a cell diffusion layer e.g. carbon fiber woven cloth, in hydrophobic agent i.e. polyfluortetraethylene emulsion under ultrasonic environment, and airing and roasting the diffusion layer, where the ultrasonic frequency in the ultrasonic environment is 28-100 kilo Hertz. Roasting process is performed at 300-400 degrees centigrade for 1-4 hours.    USE - Hydrophobic method for processing a fuel cell diffusion layer.    ADVANTAGE - The method equalizes the hydrophobic agent load, and increases the conductivity and gas permeability of the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relation between cell voltage and current density of a fuel cell diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - A protective ultra-thin glass cover is modified by cleaning the protective glass cover having a thickness of 0.08-0.15 mm with organic solvent comprising ethanol, propylene glycol or xylene; drying; preparing fusion mixing liquor comprising potassium nitrate at 380-460 degrees C; stirring; fixing the protective glass cover with a stand; dipping into fusion mixing liquor; performing ion exchange treatment at 380-460 degrees C for 30-70 minutes; taking the steeled glass cover; cooling; cleaning with water, organic solvent and deionized water sequentially; and drying.    USE - Method of modifying a protective ultra-thin glass cover for spatial solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is convenient to operate, has improved steeling effect on ultra-thin glass cover, has improved capability of modifying glass for resisting space particle bombardment, and guarantees high-efficient circulation of spatial solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a modified protective ultra-thin glass. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - A photon cascade launch material is formed by doping praseodymium and ytterbium, erbium and ytterbium or neodymium and ytterbium in oxyfluoride ceramic glass.    USE - Photon cascade launch material for silicon based solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photon cascade launch material is stable and has reduced phonon energy and excellent solubility.
NOVELTY - Method for preparing I-III-VI2 nanoparticles comprises: preparing a mixed solution by mixing each element from groups I, III and VI in the periodic table with a solvent; sonicating the mixed solution; separating the solvent from the sonicated mixed solution; and drying the product to obtain nanoparticles.    USE - The I-III-VI2 nanoparticles are useful for fabricating a thin film of polycrystalline light absorber layers, preferably polycrystalline I-III-VI2 thin film (claimed), where the layer is useful in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a thin film of polycrystalline light absorber layers having a desired composition in an easy way. The method simplifies the conventional fabrication process as the method avoids conventional deoxidization process, thus significantly reduces the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating a thin film of polycrystalline light absorber layers comprising: preparing the I-III-VI2 nanoparticles by using a nanoparticle preparation method; depositing the nanoparticles onto a substrate (103); and heat-treating the nanoparticles deposited on the substrate in an atmosphere of selenium, sulfur, inert gas or their gas mixture, and obtaining a thin film of polycrystalline I-III-VI2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of a method of fabricating light absorber layers using a nanoparticle process.    CuInxGa1-xS2 nanoparticle precursor (101)    Cu(InxGa1-x)(SeyS1-y)2 (102)    Substrate. (103)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a corn type silicon oxide pattern layer (120) with a slope etch profile formed in a top part of a multi crystal silicon substrate (110). A semiconductor layer (130) is formed on the pattern layer, where the semiconductor layer is made of N-type amorphous silicon. A transparent conduction layer (140), a bottom electrode (150) and an upper electrode (160) are formed on the semiconductor layer. The transparent conduction layer is made of indium tin oxide and zinc oxide.    USE - High efficient semiconductor solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves the absorption rate of the sunlight, thus increasing the efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high efficient solar battery.    Semiconductor solar battery (100)    Silicon substrate (110)    Silicon oxide pattern layer (120)    Semiconductor layer (130)    Transparent conduction layer (140)    Bottom electrode (150)    Upper electrode (160)
NOVELTY - The battery has a transparent conductive thin film electrode deposited on a glass substrate or a stainless steel substrate, where the transparent conductive thin film electrode is deposited with indium tin oxide, aluminum-doped zinc oxide or stannic oxide. A laminated lower sub-battery comprises an n-type silicon carbide layer or p-type silicon carbide layer. An upper electrode is coated with an aluminum metal layer, and a silver metal reflecting layer is positioned between the upper electrode and a laminated upper sub-battery.    USE - Polycrystalline silicon-silicon carbide laminated thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprises two types of silicon-based materials with forbidden bands of different widths, so that utilization rate of a solar spectrum and photoelectric conversion rate are improved. The substrate and material of low-cost thin film growth source are used in the battery, so that cost of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The laminated upper sub-battery comprises an n-type polycrystalline silicon layer or p-type polycrystalline silicon layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a polycrystalline silicon-silicon carbide laminated thin film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the technological parameters of implantation dose of aluminum (Al) metal ions implanted to interconnection chip material, using trim procedure and modifier formulas. The Al metal electrode is machined. The stains are removed from the surface of chip material. The Al metal ions are implanted to the chip material and vacuum annealing treatment is carried out to the chip material, after implantation of Al metal ions. The micro-test and atomic oxygen erosion resistant test are carried out to the chip material.    USE - Surface treatment method for interconnection chip of solar battery array.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of shed in implantation layer of interconnection chip can be prevented, while preventing atomic oxygen erosion reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of surface treating process of interconnection material.
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning a crystalline silicon slice, and forming herbs into wool. Phosphorus paste with 1 to 3 percent of phosphorus is selectively printed on a surface of the crystalline silicon slice at regular intervals, and the paste is dried. Phosphorosilicate glass is removed, and an edge is etched. Silicon nitride and thin anti-reflecting film is plated, and a back-plate electrode, aluminum back surface and a front-plate electrode are printed and sintered.    USE - Phosphorus paste application method for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery with selective diffusion structure can be conveniently manufactured. The method is simple and easy to implement, and avoids pollution.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (8) has a capillary metal pipe with inner diameter ranging from 2-5mm and graphite heat-conducting layers coated with insulation layers. The capillary metal pipe is connected with a finned pipe in a header pipe (1) to form a closed pipe system. A cooling medium (4) flows between the finned pipe and the header pipe.    USE - Closed-ring capillary solar photovoltaic thermoelectric plate for solar photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the photoelectric conversion is improved by reusing and conducting waste heat generated in the solar cell by the meta pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the closed-ring capillary solar photovoltaic thermoelectric plate.    Header pipe (1)    Cooling medium (4)    Metal frame (7)    Solar cell (8)
NOVELTY - The series connection method involves dividing a solar cell system into at least two individual cells. Each cell has a transparent conductive oxide layer that is connected with the back electrode (4) of the adjacent cell through a conductive interconnect. The transparent conductive oxide layer has an insulating interrupt on one side of the interconnect, while the back electrode is provided with another interrupt on the other side of the interconnect. The interrupt in the transparent conductive oxide layer is provided through vitrification of the transparent conductive oxide layer.    USE - Series connection method for solar cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows easy provision of the interrupting grooves within the width of the strips of insulating material. Prevents short circuit by forming interconnect between the front electrode of one cell and the back electrode of another cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Photovoltaic layer (3)    Back electrode (4)    Conductive material (6)    Insulating material (8)
NOVELTY - An internal cavity provided in the frame assembly (10) accommodates a fill material to provide a desired mass. A mounting surface comprising several frame portions receives the fuel cell stack and balance of plant components of the fuel cell power module. The fill material is a high density material such as lead to increase the mass of the frame assembly.    USE - Frame assembly for fuel cell power module (claimed) used in e.g. lift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - The frame assembly serves as an adequate heat sink for the electronic components of the fuel cell power module, thus eliminating the need for a separate heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame assembly for fuel cell power module.    Frame assembly (10)    Bottom portion (20)    Top portion (100)
NOVELTY - A metal foil (1622) having thickness larger than 10 mu m is guided by a roller (1620). A slit opening (114) is formed in housing (112) acting as anode in linear electron source (100) for trespassing linear electron beam. A cathode whose one side is facing the slit opening is arranged in the housing. Gas is supplied into the housing by a gas supply unit. High voltage is applied between the anode and cathode by a power supply for emitting electron beam. The high voltage is adjusted for providing electron energy to implant electrons of electron beam within metal foil.    USE - Method for charging metal foil such as foil or web (claimed) for capacitor of large display panel, evaporator, and during manufacturing of thin-film solar cell or photovoltaic thin film.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage applied between the cathode and anode is adjusted, the intensity of emitted electron beam is increased while improving the energy density of the metal foil. Hence, the manufacturing speed is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of linear light source.    Linear electron source (100)    Housing (112)    Slit opening (114)    Roller (1620)    Metal foil (1622)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The solar cell is embedded into a substrate and a fluid-flow through capillary tube system is arranged on a side facing the sun, where tube system is connected with a heat exchanger. The capillary tube system is embedded into the substrate, where the substrate is made of polyurethane. The heat exchanger is integrated into a house water supply of a building. An upper surface of the photovoltaic module facing the sun is kept independent of a constant temperature.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use as a roof membrane of a building (all claimed), and for direct conversion of a solar energy into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module is cooled at the high weather-related temperatures, so that an electrical resistance is limited within the photovoltaic module, thus achieving a high degree of efficiency at high external temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for application of a photovoltaic module    (2) a method for operating a photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - Printing method involves supplying each of the printing inks to the nozzles (110) in a regular alternating pattern; printing first set of rows of subpixels with a printing head (100); moving a workpiece (20) laterally relative to printing head by distance set as d1 in which d1=n3(s); printing second set of rows of subpixels with printing head; and repeating steps of moving workpiece and printing second set of rows of subpixels for total of n2 sets of rows of subpixels.    USE - Printing method for regular array of rows of subpixels on workpiece for making e.g. organic electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to device that converts electrical energy into radiation e.g. light-emitting diode, light emitting diode display, diode laser, or lighting panel, device that detects signal using electronic process e.g. photodetector, photoconductive cell, photoresistor, photoswitch, phototransistor, phototube, infrared (IR) detector, or biosensors, device that converts radiation into electrical energy e.g. photovoltaic device or solar cell, device that includes one or more electronic components that include one or more organic semiconductor layers e.g. transistor or diode, or any combination of devices.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved printing method since different liquid compositions, one for each color, are supplied in regular alternating pattern so that one of each color is supplied before any are duplicated, and that additional colors are supplied in the same order.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The variable c is set as number of colors printed is integer greater than 1 and n1, n2, and n3 are same or different and independently selected from integers greater than 0 and n2 is not a multiple of c.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a workpiece for making an electronic device including a display.    Printer (10)    Workpiece (20)    Printing head (100)    Nozzles (110)
NOVELTY - A platinum-based catalyst material containing platinum-group element or platinum-group element and other elements which are coordinated with each four nitrogen atoms separately is mixed with pore-forming agent by crushing and/or milling. The resultant mixture is calcined by crushing and/or milling in an inert atmosphere. The calcined product is dipped in strong acid, filtered, washed and dried. Thus, platinum-supported carbon electrode catalyst is prepared.    USE - Preparation of platinum-supported carbon electrode catalyst used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising platinum-supported carbon electrode catalyst has improved electricity generation characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A platinum (Pt)-based catalyst material containing platinum-group element or platinum-group element and other elements which are coordinated with each four nitrogen (N) atoms separately is mixed with pore-forming agent by crushing and/or milling. The resultant mixture is calcined by crushing and/or milling in an inert atmosphere. The calcined product is dipped in strong acid, filtered, washed and dried. Thus, platinum-supported carbon electrode catalyst is prepared. The platinum (Pt)-based catalyst material is of formula: PtNx, where x is 2-4. The content of platinum-group element in the mixture of carbon-based platinum-based catalyst material is 5 mol% or more. The carbon-based platinum-based catalyst material comprises macrocyclic compound chosen from porphyrin, phthalocyanine, tetraazaannulene and/or their derivative. The pore-forming agent comprises iron oxalate, cobalt oxalate, calcium oxalate, calcium carbonate, iron oxide and/or copper oxide.
NOVELTY - Article (I) comprises a film or sheet comprising or made of an acid terpolymer composition, where the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an alpha -olefin, 3-8C alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid (15-30 wt.%), and 4-12C alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester (0.5-40 wt.%); and the article is a safety laminate or a solar control pre-lamination assembly.    USE - (I) (solar cell pre-amination) is useful for producing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The acid terpolymer containing film or sheet used in (I): has enhanced adhesion strength to other laminate layers, especially after severe environmental aging; and exhibit improved transparency. (I) provides solar cell module, which is rapidly expandable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process comprising: providing a solar cell pre-lamination assembly and laminating the assembly to form a solar cell module; and    (2) a solar cell module produced from the solar cell pre-lamination assembly.
NOVELTY - An indium-tin oxide target comprises oxide(s) (0.5-10 wt.% based on the weight of target) chosen from samarium oxide and ytterbium oxide.    USE - Indium-tin oxide target is used for manufacturing transparent conductive films of indium-tin oxide (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrode materials of solar cells and flat panel displays, such as LCDs, plasma display panels, and electroluminescent displays.    ADVANTAGE - The indium-tin oxide target can be etched with a weak acid, preventing occurrence of corrosion of gate or data lines and creation of debris. The target forms transparent conductive films having low resistivity, high transmittance, and excellent electrical and optical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of indium-tin oxide target.
NOVELTY - A melt containing 5-50 mol% of zirconia and ceria, 10-60 mol% of oxide of element (R) chosen from magnesium, calcium, strontium and/or barium, and 25-70 mol% of boron oxide is quickly cooled to produce amorphous substance. The substance is heated at 550-1000 degrees C, and ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal is deposited in amorphous substance. The components other than crystal are separated from precipitated product, and ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles are manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles used for polishing material, fuel cell material and catalyst, such as ternary catalyst and oxidation-reduction catalyst for treating exhaust gas of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles having high crystallinity, uniform composition, excellent heat resistance and favorable grain diameter and specific surface area are efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A highly refractive resin composition contains metal-containing highly refractive intermediate obtained by mixing titanium alkoxide, diethanolamine and water, heating and distilling-off alcohol which is a by-product generated by hydrolysis. The highly refractive resin composition is further obtained by adding diethanolamine and water after distilling-off the alcohol.    USE - Highly refractive resin composition is used for film-like optical component (claimed) for plasma display and liquid crystal display. Can also be used for light-scattering film, viewing angle improvement film, brightness improving film, polarizer, and light trapping film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly refractive resin composition provides film-like optical component having excellent transparency and high refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the highly refractive resin composition.
NOVELTY - A porphyrin compound (1) is new.    USE - New porphyrin compound is used for producing porphyrin type complex used as sensitizing dye in semiconductor layer of photoelectric transducers used for dye-sensitized solar cells (all claimed). The porphyrin type complex can also be used for photocatalyst, organic-semiconductor materials, and luminescent materials.    ADVANTAGE - The new porphyrin compound provides porphyrin type complex having excellent photosensitization effect and sensitivity in near infrared region from UV region. The dye-sensitized solar cells obtained using the complex, have excellent sunlight utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porphyrin compound of formula (1), is new.    ring A=group of formula (a or b);    X=oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur;    R0=halo, -CHO, -CN, 1-40C alkyl, -OR', -COOR', -CONR', -CH2OR', or -COONR';    R'=H or 1-4C alkyl;    m=1 or 2;    n=1-4;and    R1-R10=H, optionally substituted 1-40C alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, or heteroarylalkyl.    Two or more R0 groups may exist in the heterocyclic ring or aromatic ring to which they are coupled. R0 may form a ring with carbon atom of heterocyclic ring t which it is mutually connected, or aromatic ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Insulated substrate (1)    Transparent conductive film (2)    Platinum layer (3)    Complex (5)    Semiconductor particles (6)    Photoelectric transducer (10)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer, crosslinking agent and crosslinked adjuvant. The crosslinked adjuvant contains polyfunctional (meth)acrylate of polyhydric alcohol and triaryl isocyanurate. The polyfunctional (meth)acrylate is tri(meth)acrylate of trivalent alcohol or trimethylol-propane tri(meth)acrylate.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing has excellent heat resistance.
NOVELTY - A boric acid residue-containing compound (I), arylene group-containing compound (II), and bivalent residue-containing compound (II-PA) are reacted in presence of palladium catalyst and base, to obtain a high molecular compound.    USE - Manufacture of high molecular compound such as poly(arylene vinylene)type-polymer compound used as luminescent material for light emitting layer of light-emitting element, backlight of polymeric luminescent element, segment display device, dot matrix display device, and liquid crystal display, and for organic transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound is efficiently manufactured using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A boric acid residue-containing compound of formula: X1-C(A1)=C(A2)-X2 (I), arylene group-containing compound of formula: Y1-Ar1-Y2 (II), and bivalent residue-containing compound of formula: Y3-Ar2-Y4 (II-PA) are reacted in presence of palladium catalyst and base, to obtain a high molecular compound.    A1,A2=H, alkyl, or optionally substituted (aryl, monovalent heterocyclic, or monovalent aromatic amine);    X1,X2=boric acid residue or boric acid ester residue;    Y1,Y2=halo, alkyl sulfonate, aryl sulfonate, or arylalkyl sulfonate;    Ar2=bivalent residue of polymer including 2 or more repeating units of formula: -Ar3- (II-2M);    Ar1,Ar3=optionally substituted (arylene, bivalent heterocyclic, or bivalent aromatic amine);and    Y3,Y4=halo, alkyl sulfonate, aryl sulfonate, arylalkyl sulfonate, boric acid residue, or boric acid ester residue.
NOVELTY - An aqueous coating material contains composite complex and carbon black having average particle diameter of 500 nm or less and whose surface is modified by carbonyl group. The composite complex is obtained by radical polymerizing hydrolyzate of organosilane, condensate of organosilane and/or organosilane and mixture containing radical polymerizable vinyl monomer in emulsified state.    USE - Aqueous coating material is used for back sheet of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous coating material has excellent adhesiveness, moisture resistance, weather resistance, light-shielding property and bending tolerance. The coating film formed using aqueous coating material has high hardness and excellent crack resistance.
NOVELTY - Preparation of large surface area electrode for dye sensitized solar cell comprises sputtering gold or platinum for 10-20 minutes at 40 mA to obtain a layer of gold or platinum granules; completely dissolving 1 g chloroplatinic acid in 1-100 mmol/L isopropanol solution (100 ml) to obtain uniformly stirred 0.01 g/ml chloroplatinic acid solution; spin coating the solution on the conductive glass surface with a gold or platinum granule layer; and sintering conductive glass coated with chloroplatinic acid solution and gold or platinum granule layer for 30 minutes at 300-500 degrees C.    USE - Method of preparing large surface area electrode for dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The large surface area electrode has improved catalytic effect, reduced energy loss of cell on electrode, and improved photoelectric conversion efficiency of cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of large surface area electrode for dye sensitized solar cell comprises:    (A) sputtering gold or platinum for 10-20 minutes at 40 mA to obtain a layer of gold or platinum granules with thickness of 1-5 mu m and diameter of 0.1-10 mu m, uniformly distributed on a conductive glass surface;    (B) completely dissolving 1 g chloroplatinic acid in 1-100 mmol/L isopropanol solution (100 ml) to obtain uniformly stirred 0.01 g/ml chloroplatinic acid solution; and spin coating the solution on the conductive glass surface with a gold or platinum granule layer; and    (C) putting the conductive glass coated with chloroplatinic acid solution and gold or platinum granule layer in a sintering furnace to sinter for 30 minutes at 300-500 degrees C, where metal granules with grain diameter of 50-100 nm adhere on surfaces of large metal granules to form a gold/platinum metal electrode with greater surface area.
NOVELTY - Cathode catalyst comprises platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide. 10-70 wt.% of active component and conductive carrier are also included. The catalyst is prepared by mixing the conductive carrier with solvent to obtain slurry. Soluble precursors of platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide are dissolved into the solvent and mixed to obtain a solution. The slurry is mixed with solution to obtain mixed slurry. An alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal solution is added for adjusting 9-14 pH value of mixed slurry.    USE - Cathode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst is cost-effective and prepared with high metal load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode catalyst comprises platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide. 10-70 wt.% of active component and conductive carrier are also included. The catalyst is prepared by mixing the conductive carrier with solvent to obtain slurry. Soluble precursors of platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide are dissolved into the solvent and mixed to obtain a solution. The slurry is mixed with solution to obtain mixed slurry. An alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal solution is added for adjusting 9-14 pH value of mixed slurry. The mixed slurry is heated with microwave for 1-30 minutes. An acid solution is added for adjusting 0-6 pH value of mixed slurry. The mixed slurry is mixed at 10-50 degrees C for 2-5 minutes to obtain a slurry. The slurry is cleaned and dried to obtain a solid powder. The solid powder is processed in presence of inert gas at 200-900 degrees C for 1-8 hours to obtain the cathode catalyst. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing cathode catalyst.
NOVELTY - An organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit.    USE - The organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit is useful for producing battery.    ADVANTAGE - The organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit, compared with traditional ruthenium dyestuff, it is unnecessary to use precious ruthenium and pure reagent hyson, and it has higher synthesis yield coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit, where the chemical structural is Formula 1.    R0, R1 and R2=radicals composed of dutrex, heterocycle aromatic hydrocarbon or heterocycle aromatic hydrocarbon derivative;    R0, R1, R2=one or more chemical structural formulas in the following chemical structural formulas; Formulas 2-9;    A= oxygen (O), sulfur (S) or selenium (Se);    B=O, S or Se;    C=O, S or Se;    R3-R20=hydrogen atom, hydroxide radical, alkyl, naphthene base, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio group, alkylhalide group or halogen; and    n=1 or greater than 1 and is equal to 10 or less than 10.
NOVELTY - An environment-friendly aluminum paste comprises: 50-80wt.% of aluminum conductive powder; 1-10wt.% of lead-free glass binder; 0.05-5wt.% of trivalent metal organic compound; 2-15wt.% of organic resin; 10-25wt.% of solvent; 2-10wt.% of addition agent, where the glass binder is a lead-free glass material; the glass material is Bi, B, Si series material.    USE - The aluminum paste is useful for silicon solar cell back electric field electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is environment-friendly, has a strong adhesive force after it has the fast heat treatment in the tunnel furnace, and the ohmic contact is good and the conversion rate of cell is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An environment-friendly aluminum paste comprises: 50-80wt.% of aluminum conductive powder; 1-10wt.% of lead-free glass binder; 0.05-5wt.% of trivalent metal organic compound; 2-15wt.% of organic resin; 10-25wt.% of solvent; 2-10wt.% of addition agent, where the glass binder is a lead-free glass material; the glass material is Bi, B, Si series material and it is added with aluminum oxide (Al2O3), zinc oxide (ZnO), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), titanium dioxide (TiO2), vanadium oxide (V2O5); sodium oxide (Na2O); lithium oxide (Li2O); the dispensation of the lead-free glass binder is: 40-80% of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3); 10-30% of boron oxide (B2O3); 1-10% of silicon dioxide (SiO2); 1-10% of Al2O3; 1-20% of ZnO; 0-5% of ZrO2; 0-5% of TiO2; 0-5% of V2O5; 0-10% of Na2O; 0-20% of Li2O, is new. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is the manufacturing method for environment-friendly aluminum paste.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a substrate (2) made of non-solar grade material comprising via hole connecting the front surface with the rear surface. A base layer (1) made of photovoltaically active material and emitter layer (1') are arranged in the front surface and wrapped through via hole providing an emitter wrap-through contact. The emitter contact region and the base contact region on the rear surface are insulated from each other. A passivation layer made of silicon oxide, silicon nitride and silicon nitride is arranged on the emitter layer.    USE - Thin-film solar cell e.g. wafer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the substrate is made of non-solar grade material the cost is reduced. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Base layer (1)    Emitter layer (1')    Substrate (2)    Dielectric layer (5)    Anti-reflective coating (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a layer-form translucent carrier substrate (1) and solar cells (101a,102a,101b,103b) arranged on the top and underside of the carrier substrate. One organic solar cell is arranged on the top side and underside of the carrier substrate.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The large number of solar cells can be integrated on the carrier substrate, so that the operation efficiency of the solar cell module is increased without increasing the area of the carrier substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Carrier substrate (1)    Electrode layer (2a)    Hole blocker layer (3a)    Active semiconductor layer (4a)    Solar cells (101a,102a,101b,103b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a substrate (210) on which a back contact layer (220) is formed. Several carbon nanoelectrodes (240) are formed on back contact layer so as to cross the back contact layer at right angles. A p-type junction layer (250) is formed to have spheres which surround carbon nanoelectrodes. An n-type junction layer (260) and a transparent electrode layer (270) are laminated on p-type junction layer. A primary electrode is formed on one side of top surface of back contact layer, and a secondary electrode is formed on one side of top surface of transparent layer.    USE - Solar cell for electronic and semiconductor applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since several spheres are formed on carbon nanoelectrodes through an inkjet printing process such that the surface area of sphere is increased and sunlight can be concentrated. Thus light efficiency of solar cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (210)    Back contact layer (220)    Carbon nanoelectrode (240)    P-type junction layer (250)    N-type junction layer (260)    Transparent electrode layer (270)
NOVELTY - A hetero-junction silicon solar cell (300) comprises a crystalline silicon substrate (302) and passivation layer (303) which is formed on the crystalline silicon substrate. The passivation layer is doped with impurities. The passivation layer includes silicon chosen from silicon oxide, silicon carbide, silicon nitride and intrinsic amorphous silicon.    USE - Hetero-junction silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hetero-junction silicon solar cell is economical has excellent performance, and provides high short-circuit current. The hetero-junction silicon solar cell suppresses the recombination of electron and hole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of hetero-junction silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the hetero-junction silicon solar cell.    Hetero-junction silicon solar cell (300)    Crystalline silicon substrate (301)    Passivation layer (303)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has primary light-transmissive apertures (320) formed on a secondary electrode layer (32), and are extended in depth direction to a photoconductive layer (33) to form secondary light-transmissive apertures (330) corresponding to primary light-transmissive apertures. The projected area of each of the secondary light-transmissive apertures is equal to or smaller than that of corresponding primary light-transmissive aperture.    USE - Translucent solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Different areas of material from different film layers can be removed and short-circuits can be avoided during the process of forming holes by removal of material. The projected patterns of the light-transmissive apertures can have the shape of strip, rectangle, polygon, circle, ellipse, arc, or any other irregular shapes by using a laser together with a mask, thus the areas and shapes of the removed regions can be changed, and insufficient light transmissibility can be avoided. Higher specification or higher power laser is not required, thus reducing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing translucent solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (30)    Electrode layers (31,32)    Photoconductive layer (33)    Light-transmissive apertures (310,320,330)
NOVELTY - A textured front side surface is created by texturing the surface of N-type silicon substrate (102) on front side of backside contact solar cell (300). A passivation level (312) comprising thermally grown silicon dioxide is formed over the textured surface. A high extinction coefficient silicon nitride layer (313) is formed over the passivation level and configured to block 10% of UV radiation penetrating into the substrate from front side. A low extinction coefficient silicon nitride layer (314) is formed over high extinction coefficient silicon nitride layer.    USE - Method of fabricating backside contact solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of backside contact solar cell and UV stability are improved by reducing the amount of UV radiation from attacking the silicon dioxide/silicon interface. The degradation of front side passivation of solar cell is prevented and solar cell stability is improved without affecting the solar radiation collection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for backside contact solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the backside contact solar cell.    N-type silicon substrate (102)    Back side contact solar cell (300)    Passivation level (312)    High extinction coefficient silicon nitride layer (313)    Low extinction coefficient silicon nitride layer (314)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a single crystal silicon chip, an electrode system, and a glass plate covering the single crystal silicon chip. It further comprises a spectrum converter set between the single crystal silicon chip and the glass plate. The spectrum converter contains an inorganic phosphor to enhance the efficiency of the solar cell. The inorganic phosphor absorbs radiation in purple, blue and green light of the Sun's solar radiation and converts the absorption into a photoluminescent light in yellow, orange-yellow and infrared area in the electromagnetic spectrum.    USE - A solar cell, e.g. silicon-based solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication apparatus, microelectromechanical devices and lighting fixtures.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has enhanced photo conversion efficiency, and has low manufacturing cost.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a monocrystalline silicon wafer (50) to hold the transparent light conversion film (70), and a transparent light conversion film which is shaped to be in the form of a polymer layer with a transparent phosphor powder (71) filled inside. The film is contacted with the outer surface of wafer. The silicon wafer is p-type or n-type monocrystalline silicon wafer, or p-type or n-type polycrystalline silicon wafer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell consists of a transparent light conversion film which enhances the absorption of UV in short wavelength radiation ( lambda less than 400 nm) of sun and re-radiate in the wavelength range of 500-780 nm. The capability of forming separate electron-hole pairs to increase the output power of solar cell assembly, is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell comprises a monocrystalline silicon wafer to hold the transparent light conversion film, and a transparent light conversion film which is shaped to be in the form of a polymer layer with a transparent phosphor powder filled inside. The film is contacted with the outer surface of wafer. The silicon wafer is p-type or n-type monocrystalline silicon wafer, or p-type or n-type polycrystalline silicon wafer. The phosphor powder comprises complex oxide of strontium, barium, boron, europium, lithium and chlorine of formula: (Sr1-xBax)(BO2)2:EuLiCl, where x is 0-1. The addition amount of europium is 0.1-15%, lithium is 0-15%, and chlorine is 0.1-30%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent phosphor powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Monocrystalline silicon wafer (50)    Glass piece (60)    Transparent light conversion film (70)    Transparent phosphor powder (71)
NOVELTY - The p-type doped layer (100) has a wideband gap layer (104) formed on seeding layer (102). The gas used for forming the wideband layer on the seeding layer consists of carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide or oxygen. The seeding layer consists of hydrogenated nano-crystalline silicon film and the wideband gap layer consists of hydrogenated nano-crystalline silicon oxide film. The flow rate of silane to hydrogen used for forming seeding layer is 1:20-1:5.    USE - P-type doped layer of photoelectric conversion device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The p-type doped layer has high doped efficiency, high conductivity and good photoelectric conversion performance with the formation of seeding layer and wide band gap layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating p-type doped layer of photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the p-type doped layer.    P-type doped layer (100)    Seeding layer (102)    Wideband gap layer (104)
NOVELTY - The perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly has an ion conductive electrode layer (407) that is arranged on the backside of a p-type doped monocrystalline silicon plate having several through holes (403A) and obstructive holes (403B). Diluted alkaline solution (431) is supplied via a tube (430) and through holes for etching a porous silicon layer. The size of silicon plate is 1-12 inches in length and the depth of narrow upper portion of through hole is 30-100 microns. The size of through holes and obstructive holes is 2-20 microns and the hole-pitch is 4-40 microns.    USE - Perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly for forming and transferring monocrystalline silicon thin film solar cell into transparent plate.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can be reused directly infinite number of times for transferring monocrystalline silicon thin film solar cell into transparent plate because thinning and lift-off are not allowed during solar cell fabrication process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly.    Through holes (403A)    Obstructive holes (403B)    Ion conductive electrode layer (407)    Tube (430)    Diluted alkaline solution (431)
NOVELTY - The material has a set of electrode layers positioned in series with blanks placed in both side edges in a cross direction of a substrate, where the set of electrode layers has the same shape. The blanks are placed between adjoining electrode layers in a longitudinal direction of the substrate with a predetermined regularity. A functional layer is positioned to cover a part of the electrode layer and leave the other part of the electrode layer bare. The electrode layers are positioned at intervals ranging between 1 to 300 milli meter in the longitudinal direction of the substrate.    USE - Web-like electrode material for use in an electronic device (claimed) such as a display device, and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material has constant quality with no fluctuation, thus facilitating the electronic devices produced from the material to have constant quality without fluctuation. The material is stuck to a counter electrode, thus facilitating the display devices to be free from trouble of short-circuiting, and current leakage, and hence facilitating mass-production scale at low costs. The material facilitates coating film thickness to be uniform without forming a thick part at the side edges of the coated film, thus enabling the pressure resistance of the display device to be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a web-like electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view showing a relationship in point of the lamination position between an electrode material and a counter electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate (101) for epitaxial growth of a semiconductor material. A solar subcell with a base and an emitter is formed on the substrate having a band gap. Another solar subcell with a base and an emitter formed over the former subcell has another gap that is smaller than the former gap. A third subcell with a base and an emitter is formed over grading interlayer with a third gap smaller than the latter gap such that the third subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to the latter subcell. The interlayer is composed of indium gallium aluminium arsenide.    USE - Method for forming a multijunction solar cell that is utilized in a commercial and consumer-oriented application and satellite and space related application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of the commercially viable and energy efficient solar cell using an inverted metamorphic cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (101)    Nucleation layer (102)    Buffer layer (103)    Etch stop layer (104)    Contact layer (105)
NOVELTY - The cell has three solar subcells (A-C), where solar subcells comprise p-type base layers (108, 113, 119) and n+ emitter layers (107, 112, 118) with different band gaps and bases of subcells comprise an exponentially doped profile. An indium gallium aluminum arsenic metamorphic layer (116) is placed over the solar subcell (B), where a band gap of the metamorphic layer is greater than that of the solar subcell (B). The band gap of the solar subcell (A) is smaller than that of the solar subcell (B) such that the solar subcell (A) is lattice mismatched with respect to the subcell (B).    USE - Multi-function solar cell for use in a power system of a space related application i.e. satellite, that is utilized for data communication.    ADVANTAGE - The metamorphic layer is placed over the solar subcell, and has the band gap greater than that of the solar subcell, thus producing a commercially viable and energy efficient solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor structure for use in manufacturing a solar cell comprising a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar subcells (A-C)    N+ emitter layers (107, 112, 118)    P-type base layers (108, 113, 119)    Indium gallium aluminum arsenic metamorphic layer (116)
NOVELTY - A honeycomb catalyst (100) has porous partition (2) which section-forms cells used as flow path of fluid, predetermined cell (3) by which one edge part was opened and other edge part was mesh-sealed, honeycomb structure (1) where cell of remainder by which one edge part was mesh-sealed and other edge part was opened was positioned by turns, and catalyst (5) which is supported by inner surface and partition surface of pore of honeycomb structure. The cell density of honeycomb structure is 300-750 cpsi.    USE - A honeycomb catalyst for purification of to-be-purified components such as particulate matter contained in waste gas discharged from motor vehicle engine, engine for construction machines, industrial stationary engine and combustion apparatus, and hazardous ingredient.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb catalyst is excellent purification efficiency, maintains high purification efficiency even deterioration arises by use, has small pressure loss, and is mountable in limited space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the honeycomb catalyst.    Honeycomb structure (1)    Partition (2)    Cell (3)    Catalyst (5)    Honeycomb catalyst (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube is processed using aqueous solution containing hydroxyl radical.    USE - Processing of carbon nanotube used for carbon nanotube conductive film, field emission source, transistor, conducting wire, spin conduction device, nano-electro-mechanical system, nano-cantilever, quantum computer device, light emitting diode, solar cell, surface-conduction electron-emission display, filter, drug delivery system, space elevator, thermal conductive material, nano-nozzle, energy storage system, fuel cell, sensor and catalyst support material (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently separates metal carbon nanotube and semiconductor carbon nanotube.
NOVELTY - An insulated substrate (1) has an insulating layer (4) arranged on the surface(s) of a metal substrate (2) through an intermediate layer (3). The intermediate layer consists of an anodizable metal. The insulating layer consists of the metal anodic oxidized component comprised in the intermediate layer. The metal is aluminum, group 4 transition element, and/or group 5 transition element. The metal substrate is stainless steel substrate, copper group substrate, aluminum substrate, titanium base board, iron-based board, or iron-alloy substrate.    USE - Insulated substrate is used for reactors, such as microreactors used in fuel cells, and electronic components exposed to high temperatures of 200 degrees C or more, such as sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The insulated substrate has excellent heat resistance, flatness, and electric insulation property, and can be manufactured by a simple method. The metal layer has excellent adhesiveness with substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of insulated substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the insulated substrate.    Insulated substrate (1)    Metal substrate (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Insulating layer (4)
NOVELTY - The engine has an addition part i.e. addition valve (6), to add additive for recovering purification capacity of a catalyst with respect to an exhaust gas direction. A temperature detection part i.e. exhaust-gas-temperature sensor (8), detects temperature of the exhaust gas more upstream than a purification apparatus with respect to the exhaust gas. An injection part i.e. injector (135), carries out injection of the fuel with respect to the exhaust gas direction before addition of the additive more upstream than the purification part.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for an internal combustion engine used in a vehicle e.g. passenger car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can improve exhaust-air-purification performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an internal combustion engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Addition valve (6)    Exhaust-gas-temperature sensor (8)    Turbocharger (104)    Air flow meter (123)    Injector (135)
NOVELTY - The electronic element has a transparent conductive layer consisting of a self-supporting carbon nanotube structure located on a surface of a substrate. The carbon nanotube structure consists of multiple carbon nanotubes (145). The carbon nanotubes are aligned according to one of the group consisting of multiple disordered carbon nanotubes and multiple carbon nanotubes having a predetermined orientation.    USE - Electronic element for electronic device e.g. LCD device, field emission display device, plasma display device, electroluminescent display device, vacuum fluorescent display device, CRT, touch panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic element is durable and highly conductive by using carbon nanotube structure having excellent toughness, high mechanical strength and uniform conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the carbon nanotube segment.    Carbon nanotube segment (143)    Carbon nanotubes (145)
NOVELTY - A portion of electrolyte solution (30) side of photoelectric transducer layer (10) occludes electron from photoelectric transducer layer. The solar cell is covered with solid electrical storage layer (20) which is a porous layer penetrated along thickness direction, discharges electrons to external circuit. The discharged electrons are sent to counter electrode (40) which is arranged at other side of photoelectric transducer layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrons accumulated in solid electrical storage layer are discharged to external circuit, the short circuit due to metal aggregation in electrolyte solution can be eliminated and the amount of discharge from counter electrode can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Photoelectric transducer layer (10)    Transparent substrate (12)    Solid electrical storage layer (20)    Electrolyte solution (30)    Counter electrode (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode-pattern component has a solid dielectric which covers an electrode, and discharge side surface of solid dielectric consists of oxide of rare earth element.    USE - Electrode-pattern component is used for electrode-pattern assembly of electro-discharge treatment apparatus (both claimed), for flat panel display, integrated circuit and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode-pattern component has excellent discharge efficiency, durability and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode-pattern component has a solid dielectric which covers an electrode, and discharge side surface of solid dielectric consists of oxide of rare earth element. The rare earth element is yttrium or cerium. The oxide is yttria or ceria. The solid dielectric comprises alumina.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming battery layers (101,102) on a substrate (1) through a transparent electrode layer (2). An intermediate contact layer (5) consisting of zinc oxide and gallium is formed between the battery layers by sputtering method using oxygen and noble gas, at the temperature of 30-50 degrees C so that the thickness of the contact layer is 40-80 nm and resistivity of the contact layer is 1-5 ohm.cm.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion device e.g. tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A high resistant intermediate contact layer can be formed reliably and side leakage can be prevented in integrated tandem solar cell. Since film thickness of the intermediate contact layer is uniform when forming the contact layer at low temperature, yield can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photoelectric conversion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Back surface electrode layer (4)    Contact layer (5)    Battery layers (101,102)
NOVELTY - A lower electrode (14) is formed on the substrate face containing sodium. An optical absorption layer (16) containing sulfide type-compound semiconductor comprising copper, zinc, tin and sulfur is formed on the lower electrode. The optical absorption layer is washed using solvent which dissolves sodium-oxygen type particles, and to obtain a photoelectric element. The solvent is water.    USE - Manufacture of photoelectric element (claimed) used for solar cell, photoconductive cell, photodiode and phototransistor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of photoelectric element having excellent conversion efficiency, and electroconductivity by removal of sodium-oxygen type particles from the surface and inside of the optical absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (12)    Lower electrode (14)    Optical absorption layer (16)    Buffer layer (18)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure (31) has a translucent conductive layer (11) which is formed on a photoelectric converting layer (30). A catalyst layer (7) made of polythiophene and platinum is formed on the translucent conductive layer. A dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion structure (20) having stacked translucent conductive layer (16), porous semiconductor layer (13) and pigment (14), is provided facing the translucent conductive layer of amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for photovoltaic apparatus (claimed) used as solar cell installed in roof and wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - Long wavelength can be absorbed efficiently and photo-electrically converted. Hence the photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved greatly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Catalyst layer (7)    Translucent conductive layers (11,16)    Porous semiconductor layer (13)    Pigment (14)    Dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion structure (20)    Amorphous silicon photoelectric converting layer (30)    Amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure (31)
NOVELTY - White polyester film has white polyester layer containing polyester resin, cyclic olefin resin and thermoplastic polyester elastomer and has bubble. The glass transition temperature of cyclic olefin resin is 140 degrees C or more. The content of cyclic olefin resin is 10-40 weight% with respect to white polyester layer. The content of thermoplastic polyester elastomer is 20.5 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of cyclic olefin resin. The thermoplastic polyester elastomer has melting point of 160 degrees C or more.    USE - White polyester film is used as reflection material (claimed) for solar cell and for display device such as personal computer, television, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The white polyester film has excellent optical reflective ability, concealment performance and reduced specific gravity. The image of liquid crystal display formed using white polyester film is clear.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains metal-containing high refractive intermediate (a), polymer or oligomer (b) and/or reactive monomer (c), and solvent (d). The metal-containing high refractive intermediate (a) is obtained by using titanium alkoxide, polyhydric alcohol, water and amino alcohol.    USE - Resin composition used for film-form optical component (claimed) such as plastic lens, prism sheet, optical fiber, diffuser light-scattering film, viewing angle-improvement film, brightness-improving film, polarizer, condensing film for solar cell, and component used for liquid crystal display and plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides the film having excellent transparency and high refractive index.
NOVELTY - A composition contains polymer(s) comprising (3,4-dialkoxythiophene) monomer units in which two alkoxy groups represent an optionally substituted oxy-alkylene-oxy bridge, a polyanion, polyhydroxy group-containing aromatic compound(s) exclusive of sulfo groups, amino compound and/or heterocyclic compound with ring nitrogen atom(s), and compound(s) chosen from polyhydroxy- and/or carboxy group or amide or lactam group containing aliphatic compounds and aprotic compounds with a dielectric constant of 15 or more. The composition excludes hydroquinone.    USE - Composition is used for layer configuration for light emitting diode, photovoltaic device, solar cell, transistor, electroluminescent device, touch screen and e-paper configuration (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has improved stability to visible and ultraviolet light exposure at high surface conductivity.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic element (4) has a bottom wall (11) and front wall (12) made of glass, at an external casing (10). The polydimethylsilicone liquid (R) circulates in a fluid-tight chamber (15) provided between the walls, through an inlet and an outlet passage. A photovoltaic cell (16) is provided in the fluid-tight chamber and is partially immersed in the polydimethylsilicone liquid. The polydimethylsilicone liquid has viscosity at 24 degrees C in the range of 40-60 mm2/s, thermal conductivity in the range of 0.10-0.20 W/mk and flammability point higher than 300 degrees C.    USE - Photovoltaic element for solar-panel apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of micro-fracture in the photovoltaic cell is reduced and the photovoltaic cell is cooled effectively by the use of polydimethylsilicone liquid such that the yield and efficiency of the panel is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-panel apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar-panel apparatus.    Photovoltaic element (4)    Bottom wall (11)    Front wall (12)    Fluid-tight chamber (15)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Polydimethylsilicone liquid (R)
NOVELTY - The movable solar cell panels (10,20) arranged at ceiling and wall portions of nurturing facility (H) e.g. plant cultivation house, have dye-sensitized solar cell (12) and current collecting wiring between transparent substrate (11) and resin film (13). The arrangement pattern of solar cell and current collecting wiring is set so that only quantity of sunlight required for growth of plants and animals is permeated into nurturing facility. The wavelength component which is not required for growth of plants and animals is absorbed by sensitizing dye of solar cell.    USE - Solar cell system for use in plant cultivation house, nurturing facility of animals.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of sunlight required for growth of plants and animals is only supplied and used in the nurturing facility. The wastage of solar energy is suppressed and the raise of temperature of the nurturing facility greater than a preset value can be suppressed and increase of the energy consumption for environmental management such as air conditioning, ventilation can be suppressed. Hence the energy cost is reduced, the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas is reduced and the global warming is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell panel of the solar cell system.    Solar cell panels (10,20)    Transparent substrate (11)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (12)    Resin film (13)    Frame material (14)
NOVELTY - The durability of glass (1) is improved by coating glass with a coating comprising layer(s) (4-6) whose thickness is less than 5 nm. The coating contains a compound of element(s). The coating preferably contains oxide of aluminum, zirconium, zinc, silicon and/or titanium, or nitride of boron, silicon and/or aluminum.    USE - Method for increasing durability of glass, such as thin planar glass used in production of displays and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a coating which resides conformally inside the surface scratches to increase the durability of glass. Stress directed to the scratch is reduced but, the radius of curvature at the tip of scratch is not increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) glass product; and    (2) use of the method for increasing durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the glass product.    Glass (1)    Surface scratches (2)    Bottom tip (3)    Layers (4-6)    Tip (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a solar battery protective film (1) and performing injection molding on the solar battery protective film using a polymer resin. An ion implantation layer (5) is formed for investigating an ion beam gas penetration protection function and for providing the anti-UV and gas penetration protection function to a protective film inner surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing an anti-reflective layer for a solar battery. Uses include but are not limited to a monocrystal solar cell, poly-silicon solar cell, thin film solar cell and a compound semiconductor solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing an anti-reflective layer having anti-UV and gas penetration prevention property, and improving the durability of the solar battery by preventing the thermal curing using UV ray. The method enables avoiding change in the electrical feature using the gas penetration prevention property, thus avoiding aging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an anti-reflective layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar battery protective film (1)    Light absorption layer (2)    N-type semiconductor (3)    P-type semiconductor (4)    Ion implantation layer (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has pure water devices (52) incorporated with ion exchange resin for purifying condensed water supplied from the condensers (42-44). A deaeration part (32a) distributes condensed water supplied from the condenser to the pure water device, and make the condensed water contact the cathode off gas which circulates into the cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33) from the fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient reduction of carbonate ion contained by condensed water low motive power at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Deaeration part (32a)    Cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33)    Condensers (42-44)    Pure water devices (52)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has cell string (4) formed by connecting solar cell layers (2) in series through overlap layer (3) with solder junction part (12) and insulation protection part (13). The solder junction part connects solar cell element (10) of solar cell layer to metal layer (9) of other solar cell layers with solder paste. The insulation protection part is provided on both sides of solder junction region so that solar junction region may be pinched and covered by insulation seal containing polyimide with heat resistance and resilience properties.    USE - Solar cell module for roof of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly strong solar cell module with respect to the bending process or external force on the roof of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the cell string of the solar cell module.    Solar cell layers (2)    Overlap layer (3)    Cell string (4)    Metal layer (9)    Solar cell element (10)    Solder junction part (12)    Insulation protection part (13)
NOVELTY - A resin sheet is obtained by photocuring a photopolymerizable composition. The distance (L1) from edge portion (a) and distance (L3) from edge portion (b) are 20% or less of full width with respect to width direction of resin sheet. Each bending elastomer modulus (G1,G3) in the regions (X1,X3) is lower than bending elastomer modulus (G2) in region (X2).    USE - Resin sheet is used as substrate for solar cell, liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescence display.    ADVANTAGE - The resin sheet has excellent optical characteristics, heat characteristics and mechanical characteristics, and is free from generation of cracks. The resin sheet is produced in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows equipment for manufacture of resin sheet.    Die-coater (1)    Light-shielding mask (3)    Conveyance portion (4)    Winding roll (5)    Driving roller (12)
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite (110) is produced by adding synthesis aid to reaction vessel, adding nanofibers (120) of first material to vessel, adding precursor for nanoparticles (130, 134) of second material to the vessel, and placing contents of the vessel under conditions conducive to synthesis of the nanoparticles of the second material. The nanoparticles of the second material are synthesized in the vessel and are chemically bound to the nanofibers of the first material to form a nanocomposite of the nanoparticles and the nanofibers.    USE - Method for producing nanocomposite (claimed), useful in filter for filtering bacteria and nanosize particles (viruses, microbes, and colloidal particles), in fuel cells, or in sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes use of materials that are chemically compatible to allow chemical binding and are selected such that a functionality or fundamental property of the nanofibers is enhanced or modified in a desired manner by the addition of the nanoparticles in the fiber matrix.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a three-dimensional view of a nanocomposite.    Nanocomposite (110)    Nanofibers (120)    Nanoparticles (130, 134)
NOVELTY - The house has a roof formed by two large solar batteries (1) e.g. single crystal polysilicon solar batteries, which are embedded into a glass at a front layer of a double-layer glass (2) for use as walls at four sides of the house. Power from the solar batteries at four sides is adjusted and controlled by a controller (5) and stored into a storage battery (4) by a connecting wire (3). An inverter (6) is inverted to drive a load (7) to work. Inert gases are filled at middle of the double-layer glass or vacuum is pumped at middle of the double-layer glass.    USE - Solar energy sunlight house.    ADVANTAGE - The conduction between heat and cold in the house is effectively separated by filling inert gases in double-layer glass or pumping vacuum, and proper temperature is retained at indoor, and energy of the building is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy sunlight house.    Solar battery (1)    Double-layer glass (2)    Connecting wire (3)    Storage battery (4)    Controller (5)    Inverter (6)    Load (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves soaking a carbon anode at 80 degrees centigrade for one to two hours in a proportion in which volume ratio of alkali e.g. sodium hydroxide, and carbon is 2 to 3:1, where concentration of the alkali is 1-3 mole. Volume ratio of the alkali and carbon is 2:1, concentration of the alkali is 2 mole, and soaking time of the alkali is one hour. The alkali is set in mixture of the sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide in a ratio of 1:1 mole. The volume ratio of the alkali and carbon is 2:1.    USE - Method for improving carbon activity of a direct carbon fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the carbon anode performance and provides high discharge current of the carbon anode. The carbon anode is processed with alkali, so that the reactive activity is enhanced to be in correspondence with pH value of molten carbonate.
NOVELTY - The lighting slab has a long after glow luminescent material layer (13) clamped between two parallel glass plates. An aluminum thin film (14) including 0.2 to 2 millimeter thickness is coated at back of one of the glass plates. The layer (13) is a layer of long namo after glow luminescent materials deposited on the glass plate at 40 to 500 degrees centigrade by using screen painting technology. Grain diameter of the layer (13) is 30 to 50 nanometer. The plates are bound together to form a closed space. The layer (13) is sealed in the space.    USE - Lighting slab for a dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The long afterglow luminescent material layer continuously emits light for 10 hours or more. The lighting slab adjusts emission wavelength between 400 to 600 nanometer, and a wave band is in line with a strong absorption range of dye in a cell such that the lighting slab is significantly extend working hours of dye-sensitized solar modules. The lighting slab increases operating factor of sunlight and service efficiency of the existing dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lighting slab.    Long afterglow luminescent material layer (13)    Aluminum thin film (14)
NOVELTY - The connector has a conductive core base (2) whose one end is connected with a conducting wire protective sheath (1) and other end is connected with one end of a conductive core base (4). A conducting core (3) is provided with an outer thread (31). One end of a conducting core (5) is provided with an inner thread (51). An inner wall of the conducting wire protective sheath extends to provide a sealed flange (11). An inner wall of a conducting wire protective sheath (6) extends to provide another sealed flange.    USE - Conducting wire connector for a solar photovoltaic generation assembly connection box.    ADVANTAGE - The connector positions the conducting wires and the anode and cathode wire connecting base in a reliable manner without rotation, and ensures the tightness of the conducting wires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a conducting wire connector.    Conducting wire protective sheaths (1, 6)    Conductive core bases (2, 4)    Conducting cores (3, 5)    Sealed flange (11)    Outer thread (31)    Inner thread (51)
NOVELTY - Direct borohydride fuel cell hydrogen storage alloy catalyst activity improvement involves dipping hydrogen storage alloy in the acid for 3 hours. The volume ratio of the acid to hydrogen storage alloy is 2:1 and the concentration of acid is 1-2 M. The hydrogen storage alloy is AB5 type hydrogen storage alloy and AB2 type hydrogen storage alloy.    USE - Method for improving direct borohydride fuel cell hydrogen storage alloy catalyst activity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The direct borohydride fuel cell hydrogen storage alloy catalyst activity improvement method solves the problem of small discharge current of borohydride fuel anode, increases the electro-oxidation performance of hydrogen storage alloy to borohydride and also improves electrochemical reaction performance.
NOVELTY - Sealing films (13A,13B) contain ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide, benzotriazole group ultraviolet absorber and hindered amine type light stabilizer. The content of benzotriazole group ultraviolet absorber is 0.01-0.3 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The content of hindered amine type light stabilizer is 0.01-2 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has excellent ultraviolet resistance. The reduction in adhesiveness, transparency and yellowing of sealing film are suppressed. The solar cell comprising sealing film has improved electric power generation performance for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface-side protection component (12)    Surface-side sealing film (13A)    Back surface-side sealing film (13B)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - A novel conjugated type-compound has two or more fluorine containing aromatic group (I) or (II).    USE - Novel conjugated type-compound has fluorine containing aromatic group for organic thin film used in organic thin film element used for organic thin-film transistor, organic solar cell and optical sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel conjugated type-compound has excellent electron transport property and efficiently provides reliable organic thin-film transistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel conjugated type-compound two or more fluorine containing aromatic group of formula (I) or (II).    R1,R2=H, halogen or monovalent group;    at least one Ar,Ar'=6C or more bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon and the other is 4C or more bivalent heterocyclic group optionally having a substituent and does not contain fluorine;and    Ar"=trivalent aromatic or trivalent heterocyclic optionally having a substituent and does not contain fluorine.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound. The nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound is of formula (a).    R21,R22=H, halogen or optionally substituted monovalent group;    Z21,Z22=-C(-R23)=C(-R24)-, -S-, -O-, -C(-R25)=N-, -N(-R26)-, -S(=O)-, -S(=O)2, -Se- or -Te-, preferably -S-, in which -C(-R25)=N- is right/left inverting;and    R23-R26=H, halogen or monovalent group in which R23 and R24, optionally couple to form a ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the organic thin-film transistor.    Substrate (1)    Active layer (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Gate electrode (4)    Source electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell surface structure is thinned at 70-90 degrees C. Velvets are prepared at 70-90 degrees C for 20-35 minutes. De-ionized water is added in water tank of cleaning apparatus and starting a heating power supply. A predetermined weight of alkali solids is injected into water with respect to stated solution and stirred. A slow release agent is added into the mixture after temperature is increased to a determined temperature and stirred. Thinned silicon slices are added into mixture and reacted, to obtain velvet. Thus, the alkali solution wet etching process is carried out.    USE - Alkali solution wet etching process is used for solar cell surface structure.    ADVANTAGE - The method is environmental-friendly and efficiently provides solar cell surface structure with reduced consumption of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell surface structure is thinned at 70-90 degrees C for 1-2 minutes with alkali solution concentration of 20-30%. Velvets are prepared at 70-90 degrees C for 20-35 minutes. The concentration of alkali solution is 1-1.5%. De-ionized water is added in water tank of cleaning apparatus and starting a heating power supply. A predetermined weight of alkali solids is injected into water with respect to stated solution and stirred. A slow release agent which is isopropanol added into the mixture after temperature is increased to a determined temperature and stirred. The content of slow release agent is 4000-6000 ml for the first time, and 2000-3000 ml at the second time. Thinned silicon slices are added into the mixture and reacted, to obtain velvet. Thus, the alkali solution wet etching process is carried out. The alkali solution is sodium hydroxide solution or potassium hydroxide solution.
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (100) has an electrolyte (13) placed in the space between a porous separator (5), and a light absorption layer (3) formed at single-side of an electrode (1). The separator has a thermoplastic resin which is made of copolymers of the polyolefin, polystyrene, polyester, acrylic resin, polycarbonate, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, and copolymers of ethylene vinyl alcohol. The separator is made of the polyethylene or polypropylene.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has an electrolyte placed in the space between a porous separator, and a light absorption layer formed at single-side of an electrode, and thus an improved efficiency and life span of the dye-sensitized solar cell is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrode (1)    Light absorption layer (3)    Porous separator (5)    Electrolyte (13)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide rod array structure has crystal-grow hexagonal column shaped zinc oxide formed on substrate in solution. The rod has cross-sectional shape of hexagonal, side of six sheets, and zinc oxide single phase. The aspect ratio of zinc oxide rod is 3-4. The rod has high c axis orientation by observing diffraction peak of (0002) plane using X-ray diffraction method.    USE - Zinc oxide rod array structure is used for zinc oxide rod component and zinc oxide rod array component for molecule sensor, deoxyribonucleic acid sensor, gas sensor, solution sensor, dye-sensitized solar cell, filter and catalyst (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide rod array structure has excellent heat resistance, and is efficiently manufactured. The substrate has excellent flexibility, and is light weight and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of zinc oxide rod array structure, which involves forming zinc oxide rod array on substrate by liquid phase using the reaction system comprising zinc oxide-containing solution in which zinc oxide precipitates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the X-ray diffraction pattern of zinc oxide rod array structure formed on the substrate.
NOVELTY - Ionic lyogel preparation involves adding 70-100 wt.% of monomer, 0.01-0.5 wt.% of initiator and 0.1-1 wt.% of cross-linking agent into ionic liquid to polymerize for 6-12 hours at 50-80 degrees C. The initiator is azo or peroxide compound, where the cross-linking agent contains N,N-methylene acrylamide, diallyl amine or dipropylene glycol ester.    USE - Method for preparing high-strength ionic lyogel (claimed) for use in solar batteries, lithium batteries, supercapacitors and electrochromic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic lyogel preparation method produces the ionic lyogel with high mechanical intensity and good elasticity in an eco-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - An organic electroluminescent compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel organic electroluminescent compound for organic electroluminescent device and organic solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent compound has excellent luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic electroluminescent compound of formula (1) is new.    L=organic ligand;    R1-R5=H, 1-60C alkyl, 1-60C alkoxy, 3-60C cycloalkyl, halogen, 1-60C trialkylsilyl or 6-60C triarylsilyl;    R6=H, 1-60C alkyl, halogen or 6-60C aryl;    R11-R14=H, 1-60C alkyl, halogen, cyano, 1-60C trialkylsilyl, 6-60C triarylsilyl, 1-60C alkoxy, 1-60C alkylcarbonyl, 6-60C arylcarbonyl, 1-60C dialkylamino, 6-60C diarylamino, phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, fluorenyl, spirobifluorenyl or fluorene group of formula (a);and    n=1-3.    At least one of R11-R14 is optionally coupled with another adjacent group of R11-R14 via 3-12C alkylene or 3-12C alkenylene optionally having fused ring to form an alicyclic ring, or monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring. The alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl or fluorenyl of R11-R14, and the alicyclic ring, or monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring formed by linking via (C3-C12) alkylene or (C3-C12) alkenylene optionally having fused ring is optionally substituted by substituent(s) chosen from 1-60C alkyl optionally having halogen, 1-60C alkoxy, halogen, 1-60C trialkylsilyl, 6-60C triarylsilyl, 1-60C alkylcarbonyl, 6-60C arylcarbonyl, 1-60C dialkylamino, 6-60C diarylamino and 6-60C aryl.
NOVELTY - H2 rich gas stream contg. CO is passed through a sorbent bed contg. Pt, Pd, Ru, Re, Ir, carbides or nitrides of W, Mo, V, Cr and/or Ta to remove CO from the stream. A fuel cell system has a cell (10) with anode and cathode compartments (11,12) and a conduit (14) for supply of oxidant. A H2 rich gas stream contg. CO is fed via a conduit (15) to a separator (20) contg. sorbent (21) for CO and having a conduit (16) to feed CO free gas produced to the anode compartment (11) of the cell (10).    USE - Prodn. of CO free H2 rich streams for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - CO is removed to below 10 ppm. Removal is single step and energy efficient.
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic (PV) module has several solar cells positioned on glass substrate (64). The active photovoltaic (PV) film is formed above the electrodes (60) of solar cells. The electrode of last solar cell is connected with electrode of initial solar cell through the higher conductive portion of PV film.    USE - Solar photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of solar photovoltaic module can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing solar PV module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar photovoltaic (PV) module.    Electrodes (60)    Isolation lines (62)    Glass substrate (64)    Interconnection path (70)    Transparent conductive oxide film (72)
NOVELTY - A silicon-chip molding apparatus contains a tank and a silicon chip. An acidic solution and mixed solution of metallic compound with chemical activity lower than that of silicon is put inside the tank. The surface is immersed in the mixed solution. The metallic compound and silicon chip in the mixed solution form chemical-replacement reaction. Metal atoms are adhered to surface of the silicon chip, and an oxidation zone is formed. Each oxidation zone forms the recess portion which received corrosion of the acidic solution and in which several surfaces are dented.    USE - Silicon-chip molding apparatus is used for solar-energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-chip molding apparatus improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar-energy battery, and provides recess portion easily and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon-chip molding apparatus contains a tank and a silicon chip. An acidic solution and mixed solution of metallic compound with chemical activity lower than that of silicon is put inside the tank. The surface is immersed in the mixed solution. The metallic compound and silicon chip in the mixed solution form chemical-replacement reaction. Several metal atoms are adhered to surface of the silicon chip, and an oxidation zone is formed. Each oxidation zone forms the recess portion which received corrosion of the acidic solution and in which several surfaces are dented. The metallic compound is silver nitrate. The acidic solution contains hydrofluoric acid.
NOVELTY - The method involves atomizing a hot-melt aerosol ink by an aerosol jet printing device (9), and applying a conductive contact to a substrate surface of a solar cell. The printing device is partially heated such that the aerosol ink exhibits viscosity less than or equal to one with a temperature of 40 degree Celsius. The aerosol ink contains 50 to 80 weight percent of conductive particle as solid, which is dispersed in a thermoplastic connection. The substrate surface is formed from coated or uncoated silicon and glass.    USE - Method for applying conductive structures to solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the conductive structures in the solar cells in an optimized manner, and allows automated and reproducible deposition of metallization on the solar cells. The method improves the aspect ratio of the applied conductive contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is selected from the group consisting of glycol ether, n-methylpyrrolidone, 2- (2-Butoxyethoxy) ethanol and their mixtures. The thermoplastic connection is selected from the group consisting of C14 to C20 linear alcohols, thermoplastic polymer and C14 to C16 linear aliphatic alcohols. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a hot-melt aerosol ink    (2) an aerosol jet printing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of an aerosol jet printing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Aerosol jet printing device (9)    Atomizer (10)    Virtual impacter (11)    Print head (12)    Substrate (13)
NOVELTY - The processing device has a feeder (302) that is arranged in the outer side of a heating chamber (202), for supplying the molten absorber constituent (301) to a container. A moving mechanism holds and moves a continuous flexible workpiece (100) through a reaction channel (204) of the heating chamber, so that vapor of absorber constituent from the container is delivered to a precursor layer (106) arranged within the heating chamber, to form solar cell absorber.    USE - Thermal processing device used for forming solar cell absorber.    ADVANTAGE - The throughput of the thermal processing device is improved and manufacturing cost of the solar cell absorber is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming absorber layer on continuous flexible workpiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermal processing device.    Continuous flexible workpiece (100)    Precursor layer (106)    Heating chamber (202)    Reaction channel (204)    Absorber constituent (301)    Feeder (302)
NOVELTY - The thermal processing tool has a heating chamber to perform reaction of precursor layer (637) with absorber ingredient in carrier layer (638) on continuous carrier. The heating chamber extends between openings at ends and includes a process gap. A moving mechanism holds and moves flexible workpiece (W4) having continuous carrier through process gap so that carrier layer is delivered near precursor layer on surface of flexible workpiece during reaction of precursor layer with absorber ingredient on carrier layer.    USE - Thermal processing tool for forming solar cell absorber on surface of workpiece, in roll to roll rapid thermal processing (RTP) system.    ADVANTAGE - The throughput of solar cell can be increased. The energy conservation can be improved so that manufacturing cost of solar cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) multilayer structure for forming solar cell absorber; and    (2) process of forming absorber layer on surface of workpiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flexible work piece structure.    End portions of workpiece (632A,636B)    Middle portion of workpiece (634B)    Precursor layer (637)    Carrier layer (638)    Workpiece (W4)
NOVELTY - The device has a semiconductor layer (29) provided with a current collecting conductive contact (23) at the front surface, and a conductive contact (31) extending through a dielectric layer (39) at the rear surface. A conductive via (25) is defined through the semiconductor layer for coupling the front surface contact to a rear bus bar (33). The dielectric layer is arranged to cover inner surface of via to insulate the conductive path of via from the semiconductor layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The need for masking or aligning is eliminated by provided the dielectric all over the device. The same dielectric is used for insulation, thermal protection and surface passivation. Also the need for junction region near via is eliminated, thus reducing unwanted recombination currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Conductive contacts (23,31)    Conductive via (25)    Semiconductor layer (29)    Rear bus bar (33)    Dielectric layer (39)
NOVELTY - A polycrystalline-silicon substrate is etched using alkaline etching liquid containing 1-12C carboxylic acid containing carboxyl groups in a molecule and its salt, to obtain corrugated structure on the surface of polycrystalline-silicon substrate.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystalline-silicon substrate used for semiconductor substrate for solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and economically manufactures polycrystalline-silicon substrate having corrugated structure, excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, stability and reduced reflectance.
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing a metal electrode onto a solar cell. Tabbing process is performed by irradiating contact portion of the metal electrode and the solar cell with a laser.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell module comprising crystal silicon solar cell (claimed) such as single crystal silicon solar cell and polycrystalline silicone solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Heating zone can be localized to minimally required area since the tabbing process is performed by irradiating contact portion of the metal electrode and the solar cell with the laser, so that direct radiation zone to which thermal energy is directly radiated can be minimized during tabbing process. Fraction defective such as crack, breakage, and damage caused by different physical properties such as thermal expansion/contraction coefficient between materials of the solar cell can be reduced to provide high and uniform bonding strength to the contact portion of the metal electrode and to reduce the processing time, thus improving the production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the state where tabbing process is performed using irradiation with the laser.    Solar cell (1)    Metal electrodes (2-1,2-2)    Laser (5)    Size of defocused core (6)    Worktable (7)
NOVELTY - A siliceous plant material is pre-treated, to obtain feedstock having exposed cellulose. The feedstock is taken into a reactor containing biological agent effective to break down the cellulose into at least one useful organic chemical reaction product and a silica-containing co-product. The useful organic chemical product(s) is separated from the reactor, and separating the silica-containing co-product from the reactor. The silica-containing co-product is refined into silica or other industrially useful silicon-containing products.    USE - Co-production of silica and chemical product such as ethanol, methane, hydrogen and acetate (all claimed) used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently produces silica and ethanol at low energy consumption without producing chemical waste and toxic lignin-by products. The method is suitable for industrial production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the co-production of silica and chemical product.
NOVELTY - The cell (70) has a pair of energy absorption structures (72, 72') formed on a substrate (71), where the structures comprise a metal layer, a semiconductor layer and an insulator layer. The metal layer, the semiconductor layer and the insulator are formed of a set of nanowire structures, where the insulator is formed of an oxide and a nitride. The insulator is selected from a group consisting of silicon (Si), aluminum (Al), zirconium (Zr) and hafnium (Hf), and a oxide layer is made of indium tin oxide (ITO), Zinc oxide (ZnO), Aluminum Zinc Oxide (ALZnO) and indium zinc oxide (InZnO).    USE - Solar cell for generating steam for rotating a turbine using solar heat.    ADVANTAGE - The energy absorption structure is formed of a nanowire metal insulator semiconductor (MIS) structure, and eliminates crystal defects, thus ensuring high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (70)    Substrate (71)    Energy absorption structures (72, 72')    Transparent electrode layer (73)    Electrodes (74a, 74b)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a p-type semiconductor absorber layer e.g. copper indium/gallium diselenide layer (3), with a copper indium diselenide (CIS) based alloy material by sputtering from a set of conductive targets such that the deposited p-type semiconductor absorber layer is copper deficient, where one of the target includes a mixture of copper and selenium, or a mixture of copper, indium and one of aluminum and gallium and other target includes a mixture of indium, selenium, aluminum and gallium, or a mixture of copper, indium and one of aluminum and gallium.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin-film solar cell i.e. all sputtered thin-film copper indium/gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cell for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the large-scale manufacturability of thin-film solar cells to reduce the cost. The method sputter deposits the layers in the solar cell, thus greatly increasing the deposition area over which the required properties of the material to be achieved and controlled. The method improves the back contact/reflecting layer and eliminates cadmium from the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a conductive sputtering target.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a basic solar cell, in which thin zirconium nitride is inserted between the copper indium/gallium diselenide layer and the back conducting/ reflecting metal layer.    Substrate (1)    Electrical contact layer (2)    Added barrier layer (2a)    Copper indium/gallium diselenide layer (3)    Zinc oxide layer (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a substrate holder (410) i.e. conveyor, for positioning a semiconductor substrate (408) i.e. solar cell substrate, in a fixed position. A processing container (400) has an internal surface exposed to a processing environment. A delivery system (422) delivers a processing medium (402) to the processing container, and generates electrostatic charge in the processing medium. The system applies an electric field to the processing medium, and comprises a pump (404), a discharge pipe, and a distributor that are lined with an electrically insulating material.    USE - Apparatus for processing a semiconductor substrate i.e. solar cell substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is low in cost, and forms a contact structure for solar cells, where the contact structure has low resistivity, clearly defined features, strong bond and good electrical contact with the surface of the semiconductor substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for forming conductive features on a conductive substrate    (2) a method for processing a semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an apparatus for processing a solar cell substrate.    Processing container (400)    Processing medium (402)    Pump (404)    Semiconductor substrate (408)    Substrate holder (410)    Delivery system (422)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a local back surface field (LBSF) (204) in a rear portion of a solar cell board (201) that is contacted with a back contact electrode pattern (203). A back surface electrode layer (206) and a passivation layer (205) are formed in a back plane of the solar cell board, where the back surface electrode layer is connected with the back contact electrode pattern. The passivation layer is made of a silicon oxide film, a silicon nitride film and a silicon oxide-nitride and titanium oxide film. The electrode pattern and the electrode layer are made of aluminum material.    USE - Method for forming a local back surface field back contact electrode of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids patterning process of the complicated passivation layer, and simplifies screen printing process of the electrode formation of the solar battery. The forming process of the local back surface field (LBSF) is simplified, and manufacturing cost of the solar battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a local back surface field back contact electrode of a solar battery.    Solar cell board (201)    Back contact electrode pattern (203)    Local back surface field (204)    Passivation layer (205)    Back surface electrode layer (206)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas replenishment system (1) has a heat exchanger (13) that is provided in a fuel gas flow path (10). The heat exchanger cools the hydrogen gas supplied from a filling machine (14) to a fuel gas holder (101) of a vehicle (100). A branched flow path (30) is provided with respect to the fuel gas flow path such that hydrogen gas supplied through the fuel gas flow path is made to flow through the branched flow path. A valve (31) is provided in fuel gas flow path to permit the outflow of hydrogen gas from fuel gas flow path to branched flow path.    USE - Fuel gas replenishment system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, robot, portable terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas can be filled into the fuel gas holder in the state in which the temperature of the fuel gas is low, so the filling amount of fuel can be increased and charging efficiency of the fuel gas can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas replenishment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel gas replenishment system.    Fuel gas replenishment system (1)    Fuel gas flow path (10)    Heat exchanger (13)    Filling machine (14)    Branched flow path (30)    Valve (31)    Vehicle (100)    Fuel gas holder (101)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has fine metal wire (15) comprising thin silver wire (12) and electroconductive metal plating layer (13) formed on thin silver wire, which is formed on transparent base material (11) of translucent electroconductivity substrate (1). An electroconductive coating layer (14) consists of metal oxides and conductive polymers, is formed on metal wire. The wire width of metal wire is 5-20 mu m, and the wire width ratio of metal wire and silver wire lies in the range of 1.2-2. The aperture ratio of layer in which metal wire is formed, lies in range of 93-98%.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection grid which consists of fine metal wire and thin silver wire, has corrosion resistance function hence the optoelectronic pick-up efficiency of the dye sensitized solar cell can be improved while sunlight is irradiated on the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the sectional views of dye sensitized solar cell.    Translucent electroconductivity substrate (1)    Transparent base material (11)    Thin silver wire (12)    Electroconductive metal plating layer (13)    Electroconductive coating layer (14)    Fine metal wire (15)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode structure (20) is provided with an oxide semiconductor layer (29). A counter electrode structure (21) is formed from transparent conductive board (39) and platinum layer (40) of about 0.1-1.5 nm thickness.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High energy conversion efficiency and high internal resistance can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode structure (20)    Counter electrode structure (21)    Oxide semiconductor layer (29)    Transparent conductive board (39)    Platinum layer (40)
NOVELTY - A temperature controller controls supply amount of oxidizing agent gas for combustion and controls temperature of combustion portion. A temperature controller controls supply amount of fuel for modification by fuel supply unit and controls temperature of modification unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for electronic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Combustion exhaust gas emission can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowcharts explaining the operation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel container (200) is provided with metal cases, exterior component positioned inside the metal casing, and fuel feeding pipe by which the exterior component is connected. The exterior component accommodates alcohol fuel. The metal casing contains metal material having heat conductivity of more than 10 Wm-1K-1. The exterior component has an outermost layer containing heat resistant resin, and an innermost layer containing low heat-fusible resin having alcohol affinity.    USE - Fuel container is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has simple structure, and does not produce bad effect resulting due to heat-emission of electrode. The barrier layer provided between outermost layer and innermost layer of exterior component effectively prevents permeation of alcohol, and the volatilization of moisture content and alcohol are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view illustrating positioning relation between electric power generation portion and fuel container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation portion (10)    Fuel container (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming fibrous electroconductivity carrier in nanohole using template. The template surface is dissolved in solution and tip of carrier is exposed from template surface. A melt solution containing solid polymer electrolyte is applied to template surface and tip of carrier is fixed using solid polymer electrolyte film. An electrolytic membrane containing template and a solid polymer electrolyte is joined through fixed film. The template is removed and carrier is exposed. Another solid polymer electrolyte is conjugated to carrier.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (Claimed). Can also be used for electrochemical device such as solar cell, lithium cell, water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen/hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The tip of electroconductivity carrier is coated with fixed film so that damage of electrolytic membrane is suppressed. A carbon deposit layer is not present in interface between carrier and electrolytic membrane so that gas diffusion property is not inhibited. The electrolytic membrane is joined to electrode reliably so that performance of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views explaining the membrane electrode assembly manufacturing process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a barrel-shaped spreading pipe that is arranged on a base (8). A rotating unit (4) rotates the spreading pipe in which crystalline silicon particles are arranged. The spreading pipe has an inlet (3) through which oxygen gas and phosphorus oxychloride are supplied. The base is inclined by an inclination mechanism while the spreading pipe is rotated. The n-type silicon layer of predetermined thickness is formed on the surface of the crystalline silicon particles.    USE - Rotary spreading apparatus for spreading impurity on crystalline silicon particle used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the crystalline silicon particles are rotated by inclination and rotation of the spreading pipe, the silicon layer can be uniformly formed on the surface of crystalline silicon particle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for crystalline silicon particle manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the rotary spreading apparatus.    Heat insulation container (1)    Impurity gas discharge port (2)    Inlet (3)    Rotating unit (4)    Base (8)    Hydraulic drive apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - A metal nanowire is formed on a transparent support component using a solution containing form controlling agent. Then, the form controlling agent is removed by membrane separation method, and an ultrafiltration membrane is formed, to obtain transparent conductive film. The transparent conductive film has a conductive layer containing metal nanowire on the transparent support component. The form controlling agent is removed by providing dispersing agent using a dispenser.    USE - Manufacture of transparent conductive film (claimed) used for liquid crystal display, plasma display panel, organic electroluminescent element, touch panel, mobile telephone, electronic paper and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has excellent transparency and electroconductivity. The contact resistance between metal nanowire is reduced, and cohesion of metal nanowire is improved.
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film contains metal nanowire and metal microparticle. At least one portion of metal nanowire joined through metal microparticle. The metal microparticle is produced by heat-processing a coating film containing metal nanowire, granular metallic compound and reducing agent. The transparent conductive film is laminated with conductive polymer or layer containing electroconductive-fine particles.    USE - Transparent conductive film for surface electrode (claimed) for liquid crystal display, plasma display, electrochromic display, solar cell, touch panel, electronic paper, electromagnetic shielding material, organic electroluminescent display and inorganic electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has high electroconductivity and can be easily manufactured. The surface electrode transparent comprising transparent conductive film has reduced voltage drop.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting sheeting (10) and crucible (1001) storing silicone melt solution (1002), with electric resistance measurement relay (1600) and direct current power supply (1700). The sheeting is immersed in silicone melt solution so as to form solidified silicone on planar surface of sheeting. The position of sheeting while immersed in solution is detected based on change of electric signals measured from sheeting and solution. The sheeting submergence depth is detected using liquid level height of solution, which is detected using position.    USE - Silicone thin plate manufacturing method for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high quality silicone thin plate can be manufactured by controlling submergence depth of sheeting in silicone melt solution with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of thin plate production apparatus.    Sheeting (10)    Crucible (1001)    Silicone melt solution (1002)    Electric resistance measurement relay (1600)    Direct current power supply (1700)
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film has a mixed layer containing 2 or more binders, and a metal layer containing a metal or metal oxide on transparent base material. The difference of the maximum value and minimum value of the surface tension of binder is 5-50 mN/m.    USE - Gas barrier film is used as packaging material for foodstuffs, organic electroluminescent and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film has excellent transparency, productivity and gas barrier property.
NOVELTY - A laminated body has functional layer and norbornene compound addition polymer layer which contains a 5 wt.% component with less than or equal to 10000 molecular weight.    USE - Laminated body for display or solar cell substrate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Layers formed on norbornene polymer do not peel even in high temperature.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive-polyaniline composition contains compound having aromatic alcoholic hydroxyl group, and protonated (un)substituted polyaniline composite dissolved in water-immiscible organic solvent.    USE - Electroconductive-polyaniline composition is used for electroconductive articles and molded products (both claimed). Uses included but are not limited to electrostatic and antistatic material, transparent electrode, electroconductive film material, electroluminescent-element material, circuit material, dielectric material, electrolyte of capacitor, pole material of solar cell and secondary battery, fuel-cell separator material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive-polyaniline composition is excellent in safety, electrical characteristic and stability. The molded product formed using the composition is excellent in electroconductivity and high transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electroconductive-polyaniline composition. Chemical oxidizing polymerization of (un)substituted aniline is carried out in presence of organic proton acid or its salt of formula: M(XARn)m, in water-immiscible organic solvent. Then, aromatic alcoholic compound is added to the protonated (un)substituted polyaniline composite dissolved in the solvent.    M=H, organic or inorganic free radical;    X=acidic group;    A=optionally substituted hydrocarbon;    R=-R1, -OR1, -COR1, -COOR1, -CO(COR1) or -CO(COOR1);    R1=4C or more hydrocarbon optionally substituted by silyl, -(R2O)x-R3 or -(OSiR32)x-OR3;    R2=alkylene;    n=2 or more;    R3=hydrocarbon group;and    x=1 or more.
NOVELTY - A metal nanowire contains silver and metal(s) other than silver. The metal(s) other than silver is plated on the surface of silver provided in metal nanowire. The metal(s) other than silver is chosen from noble metal, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper and tin.    USE - Metal nanowire is used for transparent conductor (claimed) for transparent circuit and wiring board used for flat panel display, solar cell and optoelectronic device such as electronic paper and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductor having metal nanowire has excellent stability, durability, transparency and high electroconductivity. The compact touch panel is manufactured economically using transparent conductor, and has excellent flexibility.
NOVELTY - Producing a copper-coated substrate comprises applying a fluorine-free copper(I) complex to the substrate by atomic layer deposition and optionally treating the substrate with a reducing agent.    USE - The process is useful for producing microelectronic contact and conductor systems or thin layer solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Adhesion problems associated with the use of fluorine-containing complexes are avoided (compare US6482740).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing a copper-coated substrate comprises applying a fluorine-free copper(I) complex of formula L2Cu(X-X) to the substrate by atomic layer deposition and optionally treating the substrate with a reducing agent.    L = a sigma -donor/ pi -acceptor or sigma , pi -donor/ pi -acceptor ligand;    X-X = a bidentate beta -diketonate, beta -ketoiminate, beta -diiminate, amidinate, carboxylate or thiocarboxylate ligand.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate with a 2-30 nm thick coating produced as above.
NOVELTY - A siloxane composition comprises a siloxane prepolymer, a solvent and a photo-reactive compound. The siloxane prepolymer is cross-linked during polymerization to increase the molecular weight. The siloxane prepolymer has siloxane backbone exhibiting a group (a1) which is capable of deprotonated in an aqueous base solution, and a reactive functional group (a2) which is capable of reacting during a thermal or radiation initiated curing process.    USE - Siloxane composition is used for patterning material composition by direct lithographic patterning, conventional lithographic masking, etching, imprinting and embossing, and for optical layer used in display device such as LCD, plasma display panel and organic light emitting diode display, solar cell, LED, integrated circuit, flat panel display, photonic device such as waveguide, light guide structure, grating and photonic crystal, or semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The siloxane composition provides high resolution pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of siloxane prepolymer composition, involves hydrolyzing silane monomer, condensing the silane monomers to form a siloxane polymer, cross-linking siloxane polymer, and incorporating photo-reactive compound and a solvent; and    (2) method of using siloxane prepolymer composition in lithographic method, involves adjusting solid content of prepolymer composition material to required film thickness of deposited film, depositing composition on substrate to form layer having film thicknesses of 10 nm to 10 mu m, heating deposited film, subjecting deposited material layer to lithography by using photomask or reticle, exposing material to UV light, heating exposed material, and removing non-exposed areas of film by contacting layer with aqueous basic developer solution.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a substrate (20') having a transparent conductive layer (22); a micro- or nano-roughing structure (23) on the transparent conductive layer; and a semiconductor layer (24) on the micro- or nano-roughing structure for covering the micro- or nano-roughing structure. The semiconductor layer is a silicon film layer or a compound semiconductor layer, comprising an un-doped intrinsic semiconductor layer (241) and an n-type semiconductor layer (242) on the micro- or nano-roughing structure.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has increased photo-electricity transformation due to the micro- or nano-roughing structure between the substrate and the semiconductor layer. It also has reduced semiconductor layer thickness while maintaining high absorption efficiency and completeness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (20')    Transparent conductive layer (22)    Micro- or nano-roughing structure (23)    Semiconductor layer (24)    Un-doped intrinsic semiconductor layer (241)    n-type Semiconductor layer (242)
NOVELTY - The filter has a physical filter core arranged at an air inlet in front of a chemical filter core i.e. multi-layer hollow core. The cores are connected via a seal baffle with a shared air channel that is arranged in middle of the filter. The chemical filter core is provided with absorbent of different chemical modifications at each layer, where an inner and an outer layer of each layer are supported by a metal filter screen. A high-effective dust filter screen covers an outermost layer of the filter core, where the outermost layer removes solid particle and dust of the filter core.    USE - Air filter for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The filter has air intake resistance so as to distribute air flow speed evenly in an inner side, and has high filter efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air filter.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming three layer clad foil that contains an inorganic insulating film (35) that is formed between metal layers (23,25). A gate electrode (20g) is formed by etching a portion of metal layer (25). The source and drain electrodes (20s,20d) are formed in the specific location corresponding to the gate electrode by etching a portion of metal layer (23). A semiconductor layer (40) contacting source and drain electrodes is formed on the inorganic insulating film that serves as gate insulating film (30).    USE - Manufacturing method of semiconductor device used in flat panel display e.g. electroluminescent display and LCD. Can also be used in electronic paper, radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, memory, solar cell, sensor and microprocessor unit.    ADVANTAGE - Since semiconductor device is manufactured without passing through a vacuum process, the productivity of the semiconductor device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the manufacturing process of semiconductor device.    Drain and source electrodes (20d,20s)    Gate electrode (20g)    Metal layers (23,25)    Gate insulating film (30)    Inorganic insulating film (35)    Semiconductor layer (40)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electric storage apparatus (4) that is connected in parallel to a voltage converter (3) such as a switched mode power supply converting the output of a fuel cell (2). A rectifier (8) connected in series between voltage converter and electric storage apparatus prevents output back flow to power supply from storage apparatus. A detector (6) detects charging current of storage apparatus. A controller (7) controls converter, such that detected value of charging current becomes lesser than maximum charging current value of storage apparatus.    USE - Power supply device using fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) and phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC). Can also be used in power supply device using solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Over charging of the electric storage apparatus is prevented reliably by simple structure, by adjusting the output voltage of the voltage converter, so that the deterioration of the electric storage apparatus is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Voltage converter (3)    Electric storage apparatus (4)    Detector (6)    Controller (7)    Rectifier (8)
NOVELTY - The glass (106) has a frame fixed in an upper part of a gallery board (102) in a horizontal direction. A solar panel (101) is mounted in an inner side of the glass in a constant interval. The gallery board binds the solar panel in the inner side of the glass.    USE - Insulating glass for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The glass enables the solar panel to produce the power by utilizing the solar energy, enhances the energy utilization efficiency of building, and reduces the environmental contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an insulating glass.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (101)    Gallery board (102)    Perpendicular frame (103)    Horizontal frame (104)    Insulating glass (106)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an electrode film for solar cells which consists of metal electrode (23), and a transparent electrode thin film (22) provided to contact the surface of a silicon system photoelectric transducer while the metal electrode may contact the surface of a photoelectric transducer (25). A space between metal electrodes is filled up with a curing material containing photocurable transparent adhesives (24) or electroconductive fine particles, and a light-diffusion material containing a light-diffusion material or photo curable transparent adhesives.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows forming transparent electrode thin film and metal electrode on the photoelectric transducer, continuously in large numbers, and requires no complicated operation using solder in coupling with other cells after electrode formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional diagram illustrating the manufacturing method of a crystalline-silicon type solar cell using the electrode film.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photo curable transparent adhesives (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a transparent electrode thin film (22) that is formed on the surface of a transparent film (21). The metal electrodes (23) are formed between a photoelectric transducer (25) and transparent film with predetermined interval. A refractive index matching liquid (24) is filled in the gap formed between the metal electrodes. The refractive index of the refractive index matching liquid exists in the range of 1.30-1.80.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since refractive index matching liquid is filled in gap formed between metal electrodes, the reliability of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Refractive index matching liquid (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator has battery module (10) which produces current from the sunlight. A buncher focuses the sunlight on the battery module. A reflector (30) which is being separately installed with module reflector (20), is connected to and installed at one side of the battery module. The reflector is configured to reflect again the reflected light of Sun (S) from module reflector into battery module. A controller (40) regulates the reflective angle of reflectors according to angle of battery module.    USE - Solar power generator using sunlight buncher.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive power generator, while minimizing the installation space of the generator. Raises the generation efficiency of the power generator by focusing the sunlight to battery module which produces current from sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sunlight buncher; and    (2) a light power generation facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the summary configuration of solar power generator.    Battery module (10)    Module reflector (20)    Reflector (30)    Controller (40)    Sun (S)
NOVELTY - An epitaxial layer structure of quantum dot material consists of epitaxial layers grown by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition based on the step of orderly growing a gallium arsenide transition layer, an antimony surface active layer, an indium arsenide quantum dot layer, an indium-gallium arsenide strained layer, a gallium arsenide or aluminum-gallium arsenide barrier layer, and a gallium arsenide covering layer on a gallium arsenide substrate.    USE - Epitaxial layer structure is used for multi-energy band solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The epitaxial layer structure consists of several quantum dot material layers of different sizes which are uniformly distributed in a three-dimensional space. The layer structure can be formed stably and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of quantum dot material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the epitaxial layer structure.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell proton exchange membrane comprises sulfonated macromolecular material (60-95%) having sulfonation degree of 20-85%; and sulfonated phenyl phosphate (5-40%) having sulfonation degree of 30-90%.    USE - Fuel cell proton exchange membrane for use at intermediate temperature (claimed), and useful for intermediate temperature alcohol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell proton exchange membrane improves the operation temperature and the property of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing fuel cell proton exchange membrane comprising dissolving sulfonated macromolecular material into organic solvent; adding sulfonated phenyl phosphate and mixing uniformly; filtering and performing ultrasonic oscillation to remove air bubble and obtain membrane-making solution; and casting the membrane-making solution, where the mixture of sulfonated macromolecular material and sulfonated phenyl phosphate in the membrane-making solution is 2-40 wt.%.
NOVELTY - Proton exchange membrane is doped in sulfonated zirconium phenyl phosphonate. The membrane making material includes sulfonated polymer material and sulfonated zirconium phenyl phosphonate. The sulfonation degree of sulfonated polymer material is 20-85%. The sulfonation degree of sulfonated zirconium phenyl phosphonate is 30-90%.    USE - Proton exchange membrane for use in direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton exchange membrane increases the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing proton exchange membrane.
NOVELTY - A polymer/glass fiber composite (14) covers the warped surface of a metal frame (10). The polymer/glass fiber composite has a complex structure comprising a flat board or stress reinforcing rib structure.    USE - Polymer-metal complex for end plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Encloses metal frame having excellent mechanical strength with polymer material, thus achieving lightness, insulating property, chemical resistance, and anti-hydrolysis property. Utilizes molding process that allows mass production. Coating process of metal frame contributes to simplification and lowering of cost. Reactive gas and water do not contact metal, thus enabling long term use and preventing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) contamination due to metal corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-out perspective view of an end plate.    Metal frame (10)    End plate (12)    Polymer/glass fiber composite (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has water-flow paths (21,31) that pour water (c,h) between a storage tank (40) and a fuel cell (20). The storage tank stores the heat generated in the water tank by using water as a medium and a pump (32) pumps water along the flow path. A control apparatus (60) controls the pump so that the water in the storage tank substitutes the water in the flow paths, when the fuel cell is not generating electric power for a preset time.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can suppress the generation of legionella in the warm water, even when the fuel cell does not generate electric power for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Water-flow paths (21,31)    Pump (32)    Storage tank (40)    Control apparatus (60)    Water (c,h)
NOVELTY - Cathode comprises a catalyst layer interposed at the side among an equipped gas diffusion layer, an electrolyte film and a gas diffusion layer, which are equipped on one side of the electrolyte film. The catalyst layer comprises the platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst dipped in the platinum catalyst in which the catalyst layer is dipped in the platinum catalyst or the carbon system supporter and platinum-ruthenium alloy catalyst or the carbon system supporter.    USE - Cathode for direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has good resistivity, maintains excellent performance of the fuel cells also at low levels of used catalyst and improves lifetime of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a direct methanol fuel cell, which comprises a stack having membrane electrode assembly and a separator, which is interposed between two or more membrane electrode assemblies. A fuel supply unit is also included for supplying the fuel to stack, and an oxidizing agent supply part supplying oxidizer to stack.
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus has a processing chamber (10) arranged between load lock rooms (12,14) in series. The lower and upper stage conveyance rollers supply untreated substrates (30,32) into the processing chamber through supply-discharge openings at load lock rooms (12,14) respectively. The rollers discharge processed substrates (30a,32a) out of the chamber through supply-discharge openings at lock rooms (14,12) respectively. A control unit (22) controls supply/discharge of substrates into processing chamber through alternate supply-discharge openings in turns.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus such as plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus and plasma etching apparatus for use in manufacture of solar cell panel and liquid crystal panel.    ADVANTAGE - The substrates are supplied and discharged through alternate supply-discharge openings in turns. Thus the conveyance and processing efficiency and the productivity are improved, and processing time of board within the chamber is short.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the substrate processing apparatus.    Processing chamber (10)    Load lock rooms (12,14)    Control unit (22)    Untreated substrates (30,32)    Processed substrates (30a,32a)
NOVELTY - An indium-tin oxide coating liquid contains indium-tin oxide fine particles having average particle diameter of 200 nm or less, and an organic solvent (50 mass% or more) such as ethylene glycol and/or diethylene glycol.    USE - Indium-tin oxide coating liquid is used for producing electrode film for touch panel, plasma display panel, infrared cut film, LCD, organic electroluminescent, inorganic electroluminescent and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The indium-tin oxide coating liquid has excellent dispersibility, and provides film having excellent transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of indium-tin oxide coating liquid, which involves immersing indium-tin oxide powder in organic solvent, forming slurry under inert atmosphere, and dispersing slurry using spherical medium.
NOVELTY - A P-type silicon layer (29) includes rear surface opposite to front surface for receiving irradiated light. The front contact (23) screen printed with silver, is provided in front surface for collecting current. The front contact is coupled to rear bus bar (33) provided on rear surface via (25) the P-type silicon layer. A back contact (31) is provided in P-type silicon layer, that extends through dielectric layer (39) formed on rear surface. The inner side of via is covered by dielectric layer, to insulate conductive path from P-type silicon layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal protection for the P-type silicon layer, surface and bulk passivation are provided by the dielectric layer. The efficiency of the photovoltaic device is improved by avoiding unwanted recombination current occurred in the junction region near via.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Front contact (23)    Via (25)    P-type silicon layer (29)    Back contact (31)    Rear bus bar (33)    Dielectric layer (39)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack has hydrogen-chlorine fuel cell (1), fuel cell (2) which uses hydrogen chloride as raw material and electrolysis tank (3) containing zinc chloride aqueous solution.    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Small fuel storage tank can be used since the fuel consumption of fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell stack.    Hydrogen-chlorine fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell which uses hydrogen chloride as raw material (2)    Electrolysis tank (3)    Pump (4)
NOVELTY - A water-based texture- and cleaning agent is employed to treat the surface mono-crystalline wafers. The agent incorporates one or more alkaline etching agents for mono-crystalline silicon and a low-volatile organic compound with a boiling point of more than 110 degrees C. The low-volatile organic compound has a boiling point of 102 degrees C to 150 degrees C.    USE - Water-based texture- and cleaning agent for manufacture of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The water-based texture- and cleaning agent facilitates the adoption of simpler chemical processes.
NOVELTY - Method for processing wafer surfaces comprises inserting wafers into a treatment chamber, contacting with an alkaline treatment solution containing a texturing agent and continuously transporting the solution along at least one surface of the wafers in the form of a liquid film which wets the surface.    USE - Method for processing wafer surfaces in the production of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to the wafer surfaces is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The wafers are fixed in basins using holders and the treatment solution is transported in the basins along the surface of the wafer in the form of a liquid film which wets the surface. Several wafers are stacked in the basins. The wafers are fixed in a horizontal manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a passivating layer (52) comprising dielectric material on a p-type silicon substrate (50) and doping atom on the surface of crystalline silicon. The passivating layer is patterned to form openings (60). The doping atoms are implanted into the openings. The substrate with phosphorus ions implanted in the openings is annealed.    USE - Method of selectively doping predetermined regions of surface of crystalline silicon for forming emitter on silicon solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The annealing process activates the high dose of dopant into the openings and the phosphorus atoms of passivating layer diffuses into the substrate, so that the desired emitter structure with significant doping in the contact area can be formed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming selective emitter on silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process of selectively doping predetermined regions of surface of crystalline silicon.    P-type silicon substrate (50)    Passivating layer (52)    N-type layer (56)    Highly doped region (58)    Opening (60)
NOVELTY - A propylene-type resin composition is obtained by mixing 0.01-2 weight parts of diol derivative (I) as transparent nucleating agent with respect to 100 weight parts of propylene polymer.    USE - Propylene-type resin composition is used for forming molded article (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to food container, cap, medical instrument, medical container, film for packaging, sheet for stationary, cloth case, toy, solar cell sealing material, motor-vehicle component and electric component.    ADVANTAGE - The propylene-type resin composition has excellent odor and moldability, and provides molded article having excellent transparency, rigidity, heat resistance and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A propylene-type resin composition is obtained by mixing 0.01-2 weight parts of diol derivative of formula (I) as transparent nucleating agent with respect to 100 weight parts of propylene polymer.    R1-R5=H, 1-20C alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, carbonyl, halo or phenyl;    R6=1-20C alkyl;and    n=0-2.
NOVELTY - The brick has a substrate (1) i.e. fiber board/xylonite slab, whose one surface is provided with a slot for mounting a solar cell panel (2). A middle part of the slot is provided with a wiring hole. The solar cell panel is embedded in the slot. An electrode lead wire (21) is led out from the wiring hole. The substrate and the solar cell panel are integrally packaged with a resin layer. A bolt is equipped in the substrate for fixing the substrate in a solar cell wall. The bolt is inserted with flexible gaskets, which are pressed to an edge of the solar cell panel inside the substrate.    USE - Solar cell wall brick.    ADVANTAGE - The brick properly utilizes an area of an external solar cell wall, and maximally receives solar energy. The installation of the brick is firm and reliable. The brick avoids water leakage and damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a solar cell wall brick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell wall brick.    Substrate (1)    Solar cell panel (2)    Electrode lead wire (21)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of an etched structure comprises forming a print-patterned mask structure (102) formed of a phase change material, on a passivation layer (100); etching the passivation layer using the print-patterned mask structure as an etch mask, to define a channel region; depositing a plating material in the channel region, using the print-patterned structure as a deposition mask. The print-printed mask structure is removed by exposing to a heated solvent above a melting temperature of the phase change material. The plating material forms a conductive line (116) on a solar cell.    USE - Method for the manufacture of an etched structure for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents risk of damage to a substrate, requires a reduced number of processing steps and reduced cost, and produces high aspect ratio conductive lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the conductive lines.    Substrate (96)    Passivation layer (100)    Print-patterned mask structure (102)    Seed layer (114)    Conductive line (116)
NOVELTY - Quinoxaline derivatives (I) and (II) are new.    USE - In preparing light-emitting elements for electronic device (claimed), light-emitting device including image display device, lighting device, solar cell, and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The quinoxaline derivatives provide light-emitting elements with low driving voltage and less power consumption, and provide light-emitting device and electronic device with less power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Quinoxaline derivatives of formulae (I) and (II) are new.    a'and b'=optionally substituted 6-13C arylene;    R21-R24=H or 1-4C alkyl;    R1=1-4C alky, or optionally substituted 6-13C aryl;    R11-R14=H, 1-4C alkyl, optionally substituted 6-13C aryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a light-emitting element comprising the quinoxaline derivative (I) between a pair of electrodes; and    (2) an electronic device comprising a display portion including the light-emitting element and a control circuit.
NOVELTY - Treating carbon nanotubes (CNTs), involves treating the CNTs with selective etching gas or planar molecular gas at an elevated temperature.    USE - For treating carbon nanotubes used in CNT device selected from CNT conductive film, field emission source, transistor, conductive wire, electrode material, nano electro-mechanic system (NEMS), nano cantilever, quantum computing device, lighting emitting diode, solar cell, surface-conduction electron-emitter display, filter, drag delivery system, thermal conductive material, nano nozzle, energy storage material, fuel cell, sensor and catalyst support material (all claimed); for purifying CNTs to remove the impurities.    ADVANTAGE - The method may be performed at an elevated temperature. The selective etching gases can selectively treat the CNTs according to the CNTs characteristics and hence enrich the CNTs with certain characteristic including conductivity and diameter. CNTs with increased ratio of metallic ones can be obtained through the treatment. In addition, the treatment method can be used for purifying CNTs to remove the impurities such as amorphous carbon, carbon nanoparticles and other debris that may be produced during the preparation of the CNTs.
NOVELTY - The electrode substrate (10) has a power collecting wiring (13) and a protective layer (14) arranged covering the power collecting wiring. The protective layer comprises a layer (14a) made of glass component and another layer (14b) made of insulating resin such as polyimide derivative, silicone, fluorine elastometer and fluororesin.    USE - Electrode substrate for photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of the solvent and gas to the power collecting wiring is prevented by the protective layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode substrate.    Electrode substrate (10)    Substrate (11)    Power collecting wiring (13)    Protective layer (14)    Layers (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - An I-type crystalline silicon system intervening layer (321) of different material is arranged between a conductive semiconductor layer (31) and a crystalline silicon system photoelectric converting layer (322) of a crystalline photoelectric conversion unit (3) from the converting layer side. The photoelectric converting layer is directly contacted by the intervening layer. An uneven surfaced transparent electrode (2) with a haze rate of 20-40% is arranged at the light incidence side of the photoelectric conversion unit.    USE - Silicon thin- film photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. crystalline thin film solar cell, non-crystalline thin film solar cell and hybrid solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The I-type crystalline silicon system intervening layer and crystalline silicon system photoelectric converting layer are utilized thus the quality, characteristic of semiconductor junction and conversion efficiency of the photoelectric conversion apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Transparent electrode (2)    Crystalline photoelectric conversion unit (3)    Conductive semiconductor layer (31)    I-type crystalline silicon system intervening layer (321)    Crystalline silicon system photoelectric converting layer (322)
NOVELTY - The laminated structure has a high resistance buffer layer (14) and n-type transparent conductive film (15) consisting of zinc oxide group thin film. The high resistance buffer layer directly contacts with p-type optical absorption layer (13) and has resistivity of 500 Omega cm. The buffer layer has specific concentrations of aluminum, gallium, and sulfur.    USE - Laminated structure of CIS type thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high resistance buffer layer consisting of zinc oxide group thin film directly contacts p-type optical absorption layer, the concentration of sulfur and boron inclines towards conductive film side and the need for the plant for performing waste-liquid processing for performing detoxifying process of substance in the buffer layer are effectively. The production cost of the CIS type thin film solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) integration structure of CIS type thin film solar cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of CIS type thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of laminated structure of CIS type thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass substrate (11)    Electrode layer (12)    P-type optical absorption layer (13)    High resistance buffer layer (14)    N-type transparent conductive film (15)
NOVELTY - A corrosion-resistant component has oxide film containing gadolinium formed on base material. Alternately, the oxide film contains ytterbium or iron group metallic compound.    USE - Corrosion-resistant component used as electrostatic chuck, heater, gas diffusion plate, baffle plate, baffle ring, shower plate, chamber, bell jar, dome, their inner wall material, lift pin for supporting infrared permeation window, monitoring window, susceptor, clamp ring, focus ring, shadow ring, insulation ring, dummy wafer, semiconductor wafer, bellow cover, cooling plate and electrode in semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, flat panel display manufacturing apparatus and solar cell manufacturing apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component has improved corrosion resistance with respect to halogen type corrosive gas or plasma over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - A carbon layer (3) is formed into a film by high frequency plasma-chemical vapor deposition method, using gas chosen from methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen, on surface(s) of a transparent electroconductive oxide layer (2), to obtain transparent conductive film. The ratio of volume of methane with respect to total volume of methane and hydrogen is 0.7-1. The ratio of volume of methane with respect to total volume of methane and carbon dioxide is 0.6-1. The ratio of volume of carbon dioxide with respect to total volume of hydrogen and carbon dioxide is 0.04-0.1.    USE - Manufacture of transparent electroconductive film for touch panel, electroluminescent display, solar cell, including but not limited to plasma display panel, liquid crystal display, gas sensor, optical switch, optical waveguide, optical splitter and photoacoustic material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of transparent electroconductive film having high light transmittance and environment-resistance variability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon layer (3) is formed into a film by high frequency plasma-chemical vapor deposition method, using gas chosen from methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen, on surface(s) of a transparent electroconductive oxide layer (2), to obtain transparent conductive film. The ratio of volume of methane with respect to total volume of methane and hydrogen is 0.7-1. The ratio of volume of methane with respect to total volume of methane and carbon dioxide is 0.6-1. The ratio of volume of carbon dioxide with respect to total volume of hydrogen and carbon dioxide is 0.04-0.1. Alternately, the carbon layer is formed into film by magnetron sputtering method, using carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and/or argon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electroconductive film.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive oxide layer (2)    Carbon layer (3)
NOVELTY - A target component is heated under atmosphere containing selenium source and/or sulfur source at predetermined temperature for a fixed time, and the processed component is heated and maintained for time more than the holding time and at temperature lower than the retention temperature of heating process carried out before. The target component is selenized and sulfurized to manufacture optical absorption layer.    USE - Manufacture of optical absorption layer used for copper-indium-selenium (CIS)-type thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical absorption layer has high open circuit voltage and high curvilinear factor, and provides solar cell having high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A target component is heated under atmosphere containing selenium source and/or sulfur source at predetermined temperature for a fixed time, and the processed component is heated and maintained for time more than the holding time and at temperature lower than the retention temperature of heating process carried out before. The target component is selenized and sulfurized to manufacture optical absorption layer. The metal precursor film comprises copper/gallium, copper/indium, copper-gallium/indium or copper-indium-gallium alloy. The selenium source is hydrogen selenide. The sulfur source is hydrogen sulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of copper-indium-selenium-type thin film solar cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Metal back surface electrode layer (2)    P-type optical absorption layer (3)    N-type high resistance buffer layer (4)    N-type transparent conductive film window layer (5)    Copper-indium-selenium-type thin film solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A polyester film has a polyester layer comprising an aromatic polyester resin (A), an incompatible component (B) which is incompatible with the polyester resin, and air bubbles. The incompatible component comprises an acid-modified polyolefin resin (b2). The incompatible component is dispersed in the form of a dispersant having a flatness of 10 or more, in the polyester layer. The content of dispersant and air bubbles contained with respect to total volume of the polyester layer is 3-50 volume% and 3 volume% or less, respectively.    USE - Polyester film is used as optical film for surface light sources and back sheet for solar cell (both claimed), and for release film, packaging film, flexible film, easy molding film, UV-resistant film, insulation film and light-diffusion film.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film has excellent mechanical strength, ray transmittance, gas barrier property, molding easiness, mold releasability, UV resistance and insulation property, and is efficiently manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyester film, which involves mixing incompatible component (B) and aromatic polyester resin (A) containing aromatic polyester, forming a sheet using the formed mixture, and extending the formed sheet.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition contains ionic liquid and solvent. The solvent contains sulfone and/or its dielectric material (5-40 mass%).    USE - Electrolyte composition is used as electrolyte for photoelectric conversion element (claimed) such as dye-sensitized solar cell, and used in electrical and electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition has high initial stage performances, and provides photoelectric conversion element having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Electrode substrate (2)    Oxide semiconductor porous membrane (5)    Working electrode (6)    Electrolyte layer (7)
NOVELTY - Chromium-containing metal substrates, especially for use in high temperature fuel cells, have a chromium-free electroless coating containing one or more transition metals (excluding chromium) or noble metals.    USE - As interconnector material in SOFC fuel cell stacks, in gas feed- and removal pipes for fuel cells or heat exchangers for SOFC fuel cells (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for producing the coated substrates comprising heating a solution containing a reducing agent and metals as described, in the form of salts and in the presence of complex forming agents, and applying it to the substrate;    (B) coated substrates produced using the method;    (C) use of the substrates as interconnector material in SOFC fuel cell stacks, in gas feed- and removal pipes for fuel cells or heat exchangers for SOFC fuel cells;    (D) interconnector plates for SOFC fuel cells produced using the coated substrates;    (E) SOFC fuel cell stacks containing the substrates or interconnector plates;    (F) gas feed pipes for SOFC fuel cells produced from the substrates;    (G) gas removal pipes for SOFC fuel cells produced from the substrates;heat exchangers for SOFC fuel cells containing the substrates; and    (H) fuel cell stacks containing the SOFC fuel cell stacks, gas feed and removal pipes and/or heat exchangers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the stages in applying a coating to a substrate.    Crofer 22APU substrate (10)    Cobalt coating (12)    Cobalt oxide coating (14)
NOVELTY - In a process to hydrate a membrane in a fuel cell, the membrane is hydrated by steam from water.    USE - Process to hydrate a fuel cell membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell membrane is hydrated more speedily and thoroughly than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell membrane is located in a fuel cell or in a stack of several fuel cells. The cell or stack has one or more educt inlets and an outlet for the depleted educt, by means of which the steam enters and leaves the cell. The fuel cell is a direct methanol fuel cell or an amino-acid fuel cell. The steam is at a temperature between 50 and 200 degrees C. The fuel cell is heated externally. Also claimed is the use of steam to hydrate a fuel cell membrane.
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (100) has an anode catalyst layer (200) that includes a first catalyst layer portion (201) and a second catalyst layer portion (202). The first catalyst layer portion is located closer to the anode diffusion layer than the second catalyst layer portion. The second catalyst layer portion is located closer to the ion conducting membrane (110) than the first catalyst layer portion. The density of the first catalyst layer portion is smaller than the density of the second catalyst layer portion.    USE - As membrane electrode assembly. Uses include but are not limited to a stationary fuel cell system, a vehicle fuel cell system, a fuel cell system for an electrical apparatus, a fuel cell system for an electronic apparatus or a portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses a decrease in generated power even when the duration of power generation extends over a long period of time. Maintains desirable catalytic activity of the anode catalyst in the anode catalyst layer by including a catalyst component that reduces poisoning of carbon monoxide contained in the anode fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a process of manufacturing the MEA.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Ion conducting membrane (110)    Anode catalyst layer (200)    First catalyst layer portion (201)    Second catalyst layer portion (202)
NOVELTY - An optionally substituted polyaniline complex is protonated with acidic group-containing compound (I).    USE - Optionally substituted polyaniline complex used in composition for forming electroconductive molded product (both claimed) used as antistatic material, electrostatic material, electrode material, electroconductive film material, electroluminescent element material, circuit material, dielectric material, electrolyte of capacitor, pole material of solar cell and secondary battery, and fuel cell separator material.    ADVANTAGE - The optionally substituted polyaniline complex provides molded product having excellent heat resistance, electroconductivity and favorable transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optionally substituted polyaniline complex is protonated with acidic group-containing compound of formula (I).    X=acidic group;    R=-R1, -OR1, -COR1, -COOR1, -CO(COR1) or -CO(COOR1);    R1=optionally substituted 4C or more hydrocarbon, silyl, -(R2O)x-R3 or -(OSiR32)x-OR3;    R2=alkylene group;    R3=hydrocarbon;    x,n=1 or more;and    m=0 or more.    R may couple together to form ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the optionally substituted polyaniline complex, which involves carrying out chemical oxidation polymerization of optionally substituted aniline in the presence of the compound (I) in an organic solvent which does not contain water.
NOVELTY - Quinoxaline derivative (G11 or G21) is new.    USE - Quinoxaline derivative for light-emitting elements (claimed), electronic devices such as solar cell and organic transistor, and light-emitting devices such as image display devices and lighting devices.    ADVANTAGE - The quinoxaline derivative is excellent in electron transporting property. The light-emitting element with low driving voltage and low power consumption, is provided by using quinoxaline derivative.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Quinoxaline derivative of formula (G11 or G21) is new.    A,B=(un)substituted 6-13C arylene;    n=0 or 1;    Py=(un)substituted pyridyl;    R1=1-4C alkyl or (un)substituted 6-13C aryl;and    R11-R14=H, 1-4C alkyl, or (un)substituted 6-13C aryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of light-emitting element.    Substrate (101)    Electrodes (102,104)    Electroluminescent layer (103)    Hole-injecting layer (111)    Hole-transporting layer (112)    Electron-transporting layer (114)
NOVELTY - Proposed device is meant for recording the characteristics of solar batteries and can be used during laboratory research and workshop approval testing of the solar batteries by their static and dynamic performance. The device contains a controlled load (1), current metre (6), adder (8), master unit (10) with three outputs, two scaling voltage amplifiers (12) and current (13), two links of high-speed negative feedback (16 and 17), there is also an integrator (7), controllable current regulator (5), correction coil (4) high-frequency wide-band transformer (2), two analog-to-digital digital transducer (14, 15), interface (19) and a normally closed key (9).    USE - Mechanics.    ADVANTAGE - Accuracy increase due to elimination of the thermal drift as a result of reduction of recording time of the volt-ampere curve of the batteries to the limit, determined by its dynamic characteristics. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The testing apparatus (100) has a battery monomer that consists of anode and cathode. The battery monomer converts the chemical energy to the power. The gasket (40) is connected with the battery monomer. A pressure measuring unit is provided inside the cell, which moves among two end plates (10a,10b) and measures the pressure gradient within a load cell (50). A pressure cell (70) is arranged in the rear end side of the pipe which is connected to the inner side of the cell.    USE - Apparatus for testing fuel cell gasket.    ADVANTAGE - The battery monomer converts the chemical energy to the power, and the gasket is connected with the battery monomer, and hence ensures cost effective apparatus with less time consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for testing fuel cell gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell gasket testing apparatus.    End plates (10a,10b)    Gasket (40)    Load cell (50)    Pressure cell (70)    Testing apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A conjugated compound (I) containing a hydroindoloacridine structural element, is new.    USE - As host material, electron transport material or hole transport material in organic electronic device such as light-emitting layer of organic light emitting device, organic electroluminescence and/or phosphorescence device (claimed), solar cell, organic thin film transistor, organic photoconductor and organic semiconducting device.    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated compound (I) containing hydroindoloacridine structural element has high thermal stability and high triplet-state energy difference to increase the lifetime of an organic electronic device; hence the compound has the economic advantages for industrial applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugated compound of formula (I) containing a hydroindoloacridine structural element, is new.    R1-R5=H, halogen substituted aryl, 1-20C haloalkyl substituted aryl, 1-20C haloalkyl substituted aralkyl, aryl substituted 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, (optionally aryl substituted amino), 1-20C alkyl substituted amino, nitrile, nitro, carbonyl, cyano, substituted aromatic amino, phosphoryl (P=O) aryl, Si-containing aryl or heterocyclic ring group.    Provided that R4 and R5 are not H atoms simultaneously. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an organic light emitting device (D1) comprising a pair of electrodes and at least one organic layer provided between the electrodes, where the at least one organic layer comprises one light-emitting layer and the one conjugated compound (I).
NOVELTY - An aliphatic polyimide oligomer comprises polyimide cured material which is optically active.    USE - Polyimide oligomer for plastic substrate used for display, recording field, energy field, circuit material, optical distribution line board, solar cell and hologram material.    ADVANTAGE - The oligomer is colorless and is transparent and has melting moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the molecular structure of polyimide oligomer.
NOVELTY - The quartz boat with silicon slices is arranged on silicon carbide cantilever of diffusion furnace, and motor is rotated at 250-999mm/min. The nitrogen gas is supplied in sealed furnace at 1-30ml/min for 5-10 min at 700-900 degrees C. The phosphorus oxychloride gas and oxygen are simultaneously introduced for 1-10min at respective flow rates of 1-30L/min and 1-10L/min for first time, and introduced again for 1-30min. The valves for two gases are closed, and nitrogen is supplied for 0-10min. The quartz boat with double face diffused silicon slices is then taken out.    USE - Manufacturing method of PN junction crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline silicon solar cell with PN junction prepared through double face diffusion of silicon slices, exhibit improved performance in qualities of open circuit voltage, short circuit current and short wave response of the cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a combined flow field plate structure formed by combining a flow field plate, a fluid channel plate and a seal plate. The structure has inlet and outlet ports connected to cavities of a liquid storage tank (3) of liquid storage unit and a liquid feed tank (13). A fuel cell unit comprises an anode end plate connected to square-shaped hole formed on the bottom surface of liquid storage tank. The storage tank has a hole on the top surface that is connected to the feed tank.    USE - Passive direct liquid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell is simplified and the fuel conveyance performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of direct liquid fuel cell.    Cover plate (1)    Liquid storage tank (3)    Cathode collector plate (11)    Cathode end plate (12)    Feed tank (13)
NOVELTY - A new type solar energy battery backboard, comprises a weathering and vapor barrier layer, an UV radiation barrier layer, an enhancement layer and reflecting and felting layer; the weathering and vapor barrier layer felts the UV radiation barrier layer through the first felting layer; the UV radiation barrier layer felts the enhancement layer through the second felting layer; the enhancement layer felts the reflecting and felting layer through the third felting layer.    USE - A new type solar energy battery backboard (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The raw material of the new type solar energy battery backboard is easy to obtain; the cost is low; and it enhances the resistance to the water, gas and UV radiation; and then it prolongs the service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the new type solar energy battery backboard.
NOVELTY - A naphthalene derivative (1), is new.    USE - Novel naphthalene derivative is used as luminescent material for organic compound layer of organic light-emitting diode (claimed) used in semiconductor devices such as field effect transistor, photodiode, photovoltaic cell, solar cell, organic laser and laser diode.    ADVANTAGE - The naphthalene derivative provides organic light-emitting diode having high luminous efficiency and excellent thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A naphthalene derivative of formula (1), is new.    R1-R4=1-20C (un)substituted alkyl, 4-30C cycloalkyl, 4-30C aromatic cyclic group, 4-30C aromatic heterocyclic group, CO2R, OR, NR2, or SR;and    R=H, halogen, cyano, 1-20C (un)substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, 4-24C aryl, or 4-24C cycloalkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure sectional view of the organic light-emitting diode.    Primary and secondary electrodes (12,16)    Light-emitting layer (14)    Hole-injection layer (21)    Hole-transport layer (22)    Electron injection layer (25)
NOVELTY - A boron-containing aromatic compound (1), is new.    USE - Novel boron-containing aromatic compound used for organic layer of organic photoelectric device (claimed) such as organic light-emitting device, organic solar cell, organophotoreceptor and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The boron-containing aromatic compound provides organic photoelectric device having high luminous efficiency and excellent light-emission durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A boron-containing aromatic compound of formula (1), is new.    X=N, or O;    A=C or N;    B=boron;    Ar1,Ar2=aromatic ring, and at least one of Ar1 and Ar2 is aromatic heteroring;    R1-R4=H, halogen, alkyl optionally substituted by substituent A', alkoxy optionally substituted by substituent A', alkenyl optionally substituted by substituent A', aryl optionally substituted by substituent A', arylamine optionally substituted by substituent A', heteroarylamine optionally substituted by substituent A', heterocyclic group containing O, N, or S as heteroatom and optionally substituted by substituent A', amino optionally substituted by alkyl, alkenyl, (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted arylalkyl or (un)substituted arylalkenyl, nitrile, nitro, amide, or ester;and    substituent A'=halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, (un)substituted arylamine, (un)substituted aryl (un)substituted arylalkyl, (un)substituted arylalkenyl, (un)substituted heterocyclic group, nitrile or acetylene.    R1, R2, R3 and R4 are optionally combined with adjacent groups, to form a condensed ring of aliphatic or hetero compound.
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state secondary battery (10) comprises positive electrode collector (14) and negative electrode collector (16), and has single layer active material layer (12). The active material layer has monolayer containing active substance material (32) in which several valence changes are possible, and the active material has different redox potential. The positive electrode collector is positioned on one surface of single layer active material layer, and the negative electrode collector is positioned on other surface the active material layer.    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery used as hybrid power supply for portable equipment such as integrated circuit card, implant medical device, solar cell, personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery is compact, and has simple structure with excellent internal resistance and high rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid-state secondary battery comprises positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector, and has single layer active material layer. The single layer active material layer has monolayer containing active substance material in which several valence changes are possible, and the active material has different redox potential corresponding to each valence change. The positive electrode collector is positioned on one surface of single layer active material layer, and the negative electrode collector is positioned on other surface the single layer active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of all-solid-state secondary battery.    All-solid-state secondary battery (10)    Single layer active material layer (12)    Positive electrode collector (14)    Negative electrode collector (16)    Active substance material (32)
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium binary-system master-alloy-powder containing (in mass%) gallium (20-50) and remainder are copper and unavoidable impurity, copper-indium binary-system master-alloy-powder containing indium (20-70), and remainder are copper and unavoidable impurities, and pure copper powder are mixed and press-molded, to obtain molded product. The molded product is sintered, to obtain copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target. The copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target comprises indium (40-60) and gallium (1-45).    USE - Manufacture of copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target used for forming copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy film for forming optical adsorption layer of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target.
NOVELTY - Solar energy utilization apparatus is manufactured by forming water and oil repelling stain resistant film on the outermost surface of light receiving surface using water and oil repelling stain resistant processing agent consists of substance with fluorocarbon, hydrocarbon and alkoxy silyl group as main components, water, alcohol and/or surfactant.    USE - Manufacture of solar energy utilization apparatus for solar water heater, photovoltaic cell or solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The outermost surface is water, oil, stain and abrasion resistant and is formed without using an organic solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of photovoltaic cell after compound film formation and photovoltaic cell where the composite film after baking is expanded to molecular level.    Glass plate used as light-incidence side transparent base material of solar cell (1)    ITO transparent electrode (2)    Silver paste comb-shape electrode (3)    N-type amorphous silicon layer (4)    P-type amorphous silicon layer (5)
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus has a recycled water line (43) to guide recycled water from a waste gas condenser (15) to a cooling unit (4) of a fuel cell (1a) in upstream position rather than a cooling water circulation pump (33) in a cooling water supply line (32), or to a cathode humidifier (24). A demineralizer (17) performs pure water processing of cooling water in one portion of a cooling water circulatory system.    USE - Circulating water processing apparatus of fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The deaeration processing of the recycled water can be performed efficiently and reliably. The lifetime of the ion exchange resin of demineralizer can be extended since the recycled water with high concentration of carbon dioxide is not mixed in the cooling water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exit side of demineralizer is connected to upstream position rather than the cooling water cooling water circulation pump while connecting with a supplied water amount regulating valve through a demineralizer feed water line. The demineralizer is connected to exit side of the cooling water of the cathode humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the circulation water processing apparatus of fuel cell power generating device.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1a)    Cooling unit (4)    Waste gas condenser (15)    Demineralizer (17)    Cathode humidifier (24)    Cooling water supply line (32)    Cooling water circulation pump (33)    Recycled water line (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel cell stack (40) with several stacked cells (41). A scavenging-air chamber (20) supplies the scavenging gas to a reactive-gas flow path. The current control units (10,30,50,51) control electric power generations of the fuel cell stack so that the moisture content of the electrolytic membrane of the cell is maintained above the predetermined value, during the supply of the scavenging gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive drying of the electrolytic membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for scavenging-air method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current control units (10,30,50,51)    Scavenging-air chamber (20)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Stacked cells (41)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an indium tin oxide (ITO)-glass substrate (21) by coating a glass substrate with a transparent and conductive ITO film (22). An amorphous-silicon alloy film (25) is provided on glass substrate, and an aluminum film is provided on the silicon film. The aluminum and silicon films are converted into an aluminum-silicon alloy film and a p-plus poly-crystalline silicon film (26), respectively. Ohm contacts (29a, 29b) are provided on the ITO film and an n-plus poly-crystalline silicon film (28), respectively. An anti-reflection film is coated on the silicon film (28).    USE - Method for forming a thin-film poly-crystalline silicon solar cell on an indium tin oxide-glass substrate at low temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently forms the thin-film poly-crystalline silicon solar cell on the indium tin oxide-glass substrate at low temperature and low cost. The silicon solar cell has low resistance property. The glass substrate is inexpensive with large area and excellent semi-conductor property. The aluminum film is converted into p-plus poly-crystalline silicon film at low-temperature process, thus improving the internal quantum efficiency and workability of the silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thin-film poly-crystalline silicon solar cell.    Indium tin oxide-glass substrate (21)    Transparent and conductive indium tin oxide film (22)    Aluminum-silicon alloy film (25)    P-plus poly-crystalline silicon film (26)    P-minus poly-crystalline silicon film (27)    N-plus poly-crystalline silicon film (28)    Ohm contacts (29a, 29b)
NOVELTY - The plasma chamber has a chamber portion defining several process stations (300) and several rotating substrate holders (315) are situated in the process stations. Several plasma generation regions are provided above the substrate holders. Several quasi-remote plasma generation regions provided above corresponding to plasma generation regions are in gaseous communication with corresponding plasma generation regions. An RF energy source is coupled to the quasi-remote plasma generation regions.    USE - Plasma chamber used in fabrication of microchip. LCD panel, solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The chamber is cleaned effectively using the quasi-remote plasma.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the processing stations of plasma chamber.    Processing station (300)    Substrate (310)    Substrate holder (315)    Block plate (355)    Movable contact (365)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte inclusion (30) is formed between a working electrode (10) and a facing electrode (20), and a photoelectric conversion device is manufactured. The working electrode has a porous structure containing a dye, and the facing electrode faces the working electrode on porous structure side. The electrolyte inclusion is formed by impregnating porous structure in a low viscosity liquid, and filling a high-viscosity material having viscosity more than that of low-viscosity liquid between electrodes.    USE - Manufacture of photoelectric conversion device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device having improved durability and photoelectric characteristics is manufactured. The leakage of electrolyte is prevented even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte inclusion (30) is formed between a working electrode (10) and a facing electrode (20), and a photoelectric conversion device is manufactured. The working electrode has a porous structure containing a dye, and the facing electrode faces the working electrode on porous structure side. The electrolyte inclusion is formed by impregnating porous structure in a low viscosity liquid, and filling a high-viscosity material having viscosity more than that of low-viscosity liquid between electrodes. The high-viscosity material contains metal oxide particles and/or carbon particles. The metal oxide particles are zinc oxide particles and/or titanium oxide particles. The carbon particles are carbon black and/or carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of photoelectric conversion device.    Working electrode (10)    Conductive substrates (11,21)    Insulating substrate (11A)    Conductive layer (11B,22)    Metal oxide semiconductor layer (12)    Facing electrode (20)    Electrolyte inclusion (30)
NOVELTY - Preparing selenized or a sulfurized metal alloy involves providing a metal alloy (18) having multiple layers of a solar cell (42) without sequential deposition and without co-evaporation; annealing the metal alloy; contacting the metal alloy with vapors of selenium, and/or sulfur to create a selenized or a sulfurized metal alloy; and coupling the metal alloy to a substrate (40).    USE - For preparing selenized or sulfurized metal alloy useful in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides simple one-step manufacturing process, fewer layers and associated interfaces, and other simplifications to increase conversion efficiency and reduces cost associated with solar cell. The base alloy is act as a back contact without any additional substrate, thus potentially eliminating another layer of material in the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system comprising a solar cell containing a metal alloy having a layer formed in situ from a low melting point metal within the alloy via diffusion rather than sequential deposition and co-evaporation, where the metal alloy comprises at least two group IB metal, and/or group IIIA metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing process for making a solar cell.    Back contact layer (12)    Absorber layer (14)    Metal alloy (18)    Substrate (40)    Solar cell (42)
NOVELTY - A microcrystalline silicon (Si) film is formed by high electron density plasma of predetermined electron temperature or less. An ultra-microcrystalline Si film is formed on the microcrystalline Si film by high electron density plasma of electron temperature higher than the predetermined electron temperature.    USE - Film formation method for thin film transistor (TFT) (claimed) e.g. n-channel TFT and p-channel TFT used in display device and for solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operation characteristics of the TFT is improved by strengthening the electrical and physical bonding between crystal grains in the horizontal direction by the stacked-layer film of the monocrystalline film and the ultra-monocrystalline film. The TFT is manufactured stably by preventing substrate functioning as the base of the monocrystalline Si film from being etched by the chemical solution. The solar battery having high conversion efficiency is obtained by using the stacked-layer film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the thin film transistor.    Gate oxide film (10)    Stacked layer film (20)    Doped Si film (30)    Substrate (G)    Resist film (R)
NOVELTY - A metal-oxide-film formation solution containing metal salt or organometallic compound dissolved as metal source in acid, is made to contact a base material (1) which is heated to a temperature more than metal-oxide film formation temperature, to form metal oxide film. The crystalline state of metal oxide film is changed gradually or continuously by changing the concentration of acid in the solution.    USE - Manufacture of metal oxide film such as zirconium oxide film, yttria-stabilized zirconia film and indium tin oxide film, used as transparent conductive film, optical thin film and electrolyte for fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply provides metal oxide film whose crystalline state (crystallinity or crystal structure) is changed gradually or continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the manufacture of metal oxide film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Spray equipment (2)
NOVELTY - A primary flux containing silicon dioxide is added to molten silicon (3b), and primary slag is produced. The slag is separated, and primary purification is enabled. A secondary flux (5a) does not containing silicon dioxide is added to molten silicon (3b), and slag (5b) is produced. The slag is separated, and secondary purification is enabled.    USE - Purification of silicon for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of sediments to inner wall of crucible is suppressed. Boron contained as impurity is efficiently removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the typical block diagram explaining purification of silicon.    Crucible (1)    Heating apparatus (2)    Molten silicon (3b)    Flux (5a)    Slag (5b)
NOVELTY - A copper containing spinel catalyst having reduced activity by the heat-aggregation of copper after using in modification of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon is baked in oxygen-containing atmosphere, and regenerated.    USE - Regeneration of copper containing spinel catalyst used in modification such as steam reforming, self-thermal reforming or partial oxidation reforming of oxygen-containing hydrocarbon such as dimethyl ether or methanol (all claimed). The catalyst can also be used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is regenerated with high efficiency and has improved life time.
NOVELTY - A metal nanowire comprises metal composition containing metal(s) excluding silver in the surface. The metal nanowire contains silver and metal(s) excluding silver. The metal(s) excluding silver is noble metal, iron, cobalt, copper and tin.    USE - Metal nanowire for transparent conductor (claimed) used for electric paper, touch panel, mobile telephone and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal nanowire has excellent stability, durability, transparency and high electroconductivity. The transparent conductors are manufactured economically and efficiently using metal nanowire. The transparent conductor has excellent surface smoothness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal nanowire.
NOVELTY - A platinum and ruthenium-containing mixed microparticle thin film is formed by supplying organic platinum complex and organic ruthenium complex simultaneously and performing chemical-vapor deposition.    USE - Platinum and ruthenium-containing mixed microparticle thin film is used for secondary battery, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum and ruthenium-containing mixed microparticle thin film is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of platinum and ruthenium-containing mixed microparticle thin film.
NOVELTY - A lead-free glass comprises (mol%) boron trioxide (15-50 preferably 17-47), bismuth trioxide (15-45 preferably 17-42), silicon dioxide (2-25 preferably 4-22), zinc oxide (0-30 preferably 0-27), and aluminum oxide (0-15 preferably 0-12) or titanium dioxide (0-15 preferably 0-12).    USE - Lead-free glass for glass ceramics composition used in covering current collection wiring of dye-sensitized solar cell, or sealing dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent decomposable-proof property with respect to electrolyte solution, and enables long-term reliability of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a glass ceramics composition.
NOVELTY - An etching liquid contains alkali metal hydroxide solution as base, and aliphatic polyalcohol as additive. The etching liquid forms uneven part in silicon surface by etching in liquid.    USE - An etching liquid for texture formation used for single crystal silicon solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The etching liquid easily, stably and inexpensively reproduces fine pyramid-like grooved part which is excellent in uniformity.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion apparatus substrate (100) has metal film (30) which is comprised on processing surface of metal oxide film (20) processed with compound which has carbonyl group.    USE - A photoelectric conversion apparatus substrate used as substrate for thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate improves adhesiveness of metal film and support body used as back surface reflection layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus substrate; and    (2) a photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus substrate.    Support body (10)    Metal oxide film (20)    Metal film (30)    Photoelectric conversion apparatus substrate (100)
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic control unit which controls operation of fuel cell and buck-boost unit to perform charging/discharging of capacitor which is comprised of several capacitor cells (20). A short-circuit unit (24-26) short-circuits positive electrode (22) and negative electrode (23) of each of several capacitor cells when an internal pressure exceeds a threshold-value. The short-circuit unit releases the short-circuit state between the electrodes, when the internal pressure is less than threshold-value.    USE - Fuel cell electric power system mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The raise of internal pressure of capacitor cell can be suppressed and so the generation of malfunction in the capacitor can be avoided. The stability of whole fuel cell electric power system is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of capacitor cell.    Capacitor cell (20)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Short-circuit unit (24-26)    Through-hole in valve cover (212c)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell mounting-type engine comprises a gasoline engine. Refined naphtha is used as fuel of the gasoline engine, and ammonia is used as hydrogen source for a fuel cell (F). The refined naphtha and ammonia are mixed, the obtained mixture is decomposed using exhaust heat of the engine, unrefined gasoline and hydrogen are generated, and rotational energy is taken out. The refined naphtha is utilized for maximum effectiveness.    USE - Method used for saving energy of fuel cell mounting-type engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables for reducing exhaust amount of carbon dioxide and consumption of gasoline by the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell mounting-type engine.    Engine exhaust gas (B)    Fuel cell (F)    Membrane separator (M)    Accurate filter (P)    Reactor (R)
NOVELTY - A sealed film contains block copolymer having liquid crystalline polyester segment (50-100 mass%) and amorphous vinyl polymer segment. The content of block copolymer in the liquid crystalline polyester segment is 10-90 mass%. The amorphous vinyl polymer segment is block copolymer having cross-linked functional group.    USE - Sealed film is used for cured material and component having structure (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to diode, transistor, sealing of components, electronic material, semiconductor material, solar cell panel, organic electroluminescent display panel, central processing unit, capacitor and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The sealed film has excellent damp proof property and adhesiveness. The sealed film is reliable and has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The casting mold has several mold units provided in the production line of the silicon cast (2). Molten silicon (1) is fed to each casting unit (21) of the casting mold (20) one by one, and the solidified silicon cast is turned from the one side of the mold to the other side of the mold.    USE - Casting method for producing silicon cast used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce high quality silicon cast continuously even if the molten silicon contacts the mold, by a simple structure without using the electromagnetic coil arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of the silicon casting apparatus.    Molten silicon (1)    Silicon cast (2)    Casting apparatus (10)    Casting mold (20)    Casting unit (21)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution containing group II metal compound, sulfurizing agent and compound containing copper, silver, manganese, gold or rare earth element is added to an organic solvent to form a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture is heated and an azeotrope of water and organic solvent is formed. Water is removed from the solution by recovering water by condensing the vapor produced by azeotropy, and the group II metal sulfide is separated.    USE - Manufacture of precursor used for producing metal sulfide fluorescent substance (claimed). The fluorescent substance is used in solar cell, light receiving element, device for video recording, electroluminescent element, cathode ray tube and lighting fixture.    ADVANTAGE - The precursor enables homogeneous introduction of an activator metal into phosphor particles and improves the utilization efficiency of the metals. The fluorescent substance has high quantum efficiency. The expensive loss of raw material metal is suppressed and high quality fluorescent substance is manufactured economically.
NOVELTY - Cashmere making is performed by pre-cleaning mono-crystalline silicon chip, performing chemical cashmere making to the mono-crystalline silicon chip, and putting the mono-crystalline silicon chip in cashmere making aqueous solution and reacting for 10-30 minutes. The chemical cashmere making comprises preparing the cashmere making aqueous solution in cashmere making groove. The solution (70-95 degrees C) comprises (mass%) sodium hydroxide (1-2), meta-aluminate (0.3-0.5), sodium silicate (0.3-0.5), and isopropanol (5-6).    USE - Cashmere making for mono-crystalline silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can stabilize quality of pile fabrics and reduce production cost.
NOVELTY - A mono-crystalline silicon solar battery pile fabric is prepared by performing front chemical pre-cleaning to mono-crystalline silicon chip, and performing pile fabric erosion to the mono-crystalline silicon chip. The pile fabric erosion comprises placing the mono-crystalline silicon chip in ultrasonic groove of an ultrasonic cleaner at 1800-2400 W and 25-40 kHz. The ultrasonic groove is prepared with the mixing aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (1-2 wt.%) and isopropyl alcohol (3-6 wt.%).    USE - Method for preparing mono-crystalline silicon solar battery pile fabrics (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon chip pile fabric having low reflectivity. It has reduced fragment rate and improved production efficiency and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing mono-crystalline silicon solar battery pile fabrics involves performing front chemical pre-cleaning to mono-crystalline silicon chip, and performing pile fabric erosion to the mono-crystalline silicon chip. The pile fabric erosion comprises placing the mono-crystalline silicon chip, which is rinsed by purified water, in ultrasonic groove of an ultrasonic cleaner at 1800-2400 W and 25-40 kHz. The ultrasonic groove is prepared with the mixing aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (1-2 wt.%) and isopropyl alcohol (3-6 wt.%). The aqueous solution is set at 75-85 degrees C and the ultrasonic time is 30-35 minutes. The mono-crystalline silicon chip is then taken out and placed in hydrochloric acid aqueous solution (10-20 vol.%) to dip for 4-6 minutes. After rinsing, deionized water is used to clean and drying is performed.
NOVELTY - The method involves wetting silicon dioxide to obtain the water vapor at high temperature. The silicon dioxide is deposited on the surface of a silicon chip. The silicon nitride is deposited over the silicon dioxide film by PECVD process using silane and alkaline.    USE - Double-layer anti-reflection film processing method for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The output power of the solar battery is increased by the double-layer anti-reflection film.
NOVELTY - An electrolysis device has a pressure controller (50) that controls the inner pressure of an electrolysis tank (10) at a predetermined pressure range; and a slow valve (40) that adds the inner pressure of electrolysis tank with the pressure controller; and a pressure valve (41) provided at the pathway to protect the pressure controller. Pressure controller is adapted to control the current drain for feeding back electronics to first electrode (32) and second electrode (34) provided inside a first electrical decomposition bath (11) and a second electrolysis tank (12), respectively.    USE - Electrolysis device for fuel cell used in e.g. electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes water disassembly effect by using pyrolysis effect and taking advantage of catalytic decomposition effect and high pressure including platinum, titanium dioxide, and tourmaline. Prevents increase in maintenance cost of electrolysis device by semi-permanently using the catalytic decomposition and pyrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electrolysis device for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolysis tank (10)    First electrical decomposition bath (11)    Second electrolysis tank (12)    First electrode (32)    Second electrode (34)    Slow valve (40)    Pressure valve (41)    Pressure controller (50)
NOVELTY - A hyperbranched polymer has nitroxyl group-containing radical structure (1-3), and is new. The polymer has weight average molecular weight of 500-5000000 as measured by gel permeation chromatography.    USE - Novel hyperbranched polymer is used as magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent for cancer cell selectivity and organ selectivity, and electrode active material (both claimed) for secondary battery such as radical battery and lithium ion battery, wet solar cell, sensor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hyperbranched polymer has excellent water solubility, and provides material having excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hyperbranched polymer has nitroxyl group-containing radical structure of formulae (1-3), and is new. The polymer has weight average molecular weight of 500-5000000 as measured by gel permeation chromatography.
NOVELTY - A copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target contains (in mass%) indium (40-60), gallium (1-45) and remainder is copper. The maximum particle size of indium-containing phase dispersed in substrate of sputtering target is 10 mu m or less.    USE - Copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target (claimed) used for forming copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy film for forming optical adsorption layer of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy efficiently provides and economically provides copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy film without generating particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper-indium-gallium ternary-type sintered alloy sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The shut-off valve (1) has a valve main portion (6) with a space. A valve element (7) movably provided inside the valve main portion is interruptible by circulation of fuel provided to opening in the valve main portion. A compression spring (8) biases the valve element to the direction so that sealing element (9) is positioned to the opening. A drive unit (11) resists the biasing force of the compression spring so that valve is moved and a holder (12) maintains the position of the valve element moved with biasing force.    USE - Shut-off valve used in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply of fuel is controlled effectively by shut-off valve, the consumption of energy is reduced and the burden to fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the shut-off valve.    Shut-off valve (1)    Valve main portion (6)    Valve element (7)    Compression spring (8)    Sealing element (9)    Drive unit (11)    Holder (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has an amorphous silicon layer that is provided on the light-receiving surface of an n-type polycrystalline silicon substrate. Through holes penetrate from the light-receiving surface to the back surface of the substrate, and each having electrodes for conducting photogenerated carriers collected in the amorphous silicon layer to the back surface of substrate. An insulating layer is provided between the inner wall surface of the through hole and the electrode. The inner wall surface of the through hole is formed smoother than the light-receiving surface of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell for directly converting clean and inexhaustibly supplied sunlight to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents occurrence of short circuit between the inner wall surface of the through hole and the through hole electrode by providing insulating layer. Improves the output characteristics of the solar cell by forming the inner wall surface of the through hole smoother than the light-receiving surface of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Light-receiving side protective layer (2)    Back-surface side protective layer (3)    Sealing layer (4)    Wiring layer (5)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion device manufacturing method involves forming a first single crystal layer (110) over a substrate (102). A second single crystal layer (112) is formed by epitaxially growing a semiconductor layer on the first single crystal layer by plasma chemical vapor deposition method using silane based gas and hydrogen with flow rate that is 50 times or more than the flow rate of silane based gas as a source gas. A second electrode (118) is formed over a second impurity layer (114) disposed over the second single crystal layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device manufacturing method for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows reuse of the single crystal silicon substrate after separation of single crystal silicon thin film, thus ensuring effective utilization of resources. Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency by increasing the thickness of the single crystal silicon thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Substrate (102)    First single crystal layer (110)    Second single crystal layer (112)    Second impurity layer (114)    Second electrode (118)
NOVELTY - A p-type silicon layer (9) is formed on an aluminum metal layer (10) on a metal base (11). An n-type HSG silicon layer (8) is formed on the p-type silicon layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves very effective effect in silicon thin film and thick film solar cell due to use of gas. Enables skipping production process when metal compound substrate is used, thus lowering production cost, shortening throughput, decreasing half-finished quantity, and reducing cost. Achieves strength against mechanical impact compared to glass substrate. Eliminates restrictions in size and shape when metal matrix board is used as substrate, thus enabling arbitrary shapes to be achieved very easily only by changing substrate shape. Enables large-sized solar cell to be created without deforming due to temperature change by selecting coefficient of expansion while paying attention to combination of compound substrate. Enables metal contacting silicon to be selected according to reactivity, counter diffusion, adhesiveness, and ohmic contact without being restricted to aluminum and aluminum alloy, thus further reducing cost and allowing mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration diagram of the structure of the solar cell.    N-type HSG silicon layer (8)    P-type silicon layer (9)    Aluminum metal layer (10)    Metal base (11)
NOVELTY - An organic layer film is formed on a plastic film, heated at a temperature greater than the transition temperature of the polymer contained in the organic layer or irradiated using an electron beam, and an inorganic layer film is formed. Thus, gas barrier film is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of gas barrier film used for environmental sensitivity device and organic electroluminescent device (all claimed), liquid crystal display device, solar cell and circularly-polarizing plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides gas barrier film having excellent gas barrier property even when placed under high humidity for long period of time. The organic electroluminescent device comprising the film has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The film has a silicon nitride film (2.1) deposited on a front face of a brushed silicon chip substrate (1) by performing a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method. A silicon dioxide film (2.2) is deposited on the silicon nitride film to form a silicon nitride/silicon dioxide double reflective film (2). The thickness of the silicon nitride film is 110 nanometer, and the thickness of the silicon dioxide film is 50 nanometer.    USE - Double anti-reflective film for a silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film has less refractive index, and improves the efficiency of the battery and simplifies the manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a double anti-reflective film of a silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a double anti-reflective film.    Brushed silicon chip substrate (1)    Silicon nitride/silicon dioxide double reflective film (2)    Silicon nitride film (2.1)    Silicon dioxide film (2.2)
NOVELTY - The diffusion layer has a carbon paper provided with a carbon fiber. A gas exchange layer evenly moves reaction gas of a fuel cell to a catalyst layer. The carbon fiber is coated with heptadecafluoro-1, 1, 2, 2-tetrahydrodecyl triethoxysilane (HTTS).    USE - Gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell and a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion layer is thin in size and is economic. The diffusion layer prevents flooding phenomenon at an electrode. The diffusion layer has an excellent water repellency, and increases a stability of the fuel cell, and improves a lifetime of the fuel cell. The diffusion layer increases a holding amount of the air bubble. The diffusion layer improves a performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has transparent electrode thin film (22) attached to metal electrode (23). A photocurable transparent adhesive (24') containing electroconductive fine particles is provided in the gap between metal electrode and photoelectric transducer (25).    USE - Solar cell e.g. single crystalline-silicon type solar cell, amorphous-silicon type solar cell and polycrystalline-silicon type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plastic film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photocurable transparent adhesive (24')    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - A low-index silica based coating is manufactured by forming silica based precursor comprising silica sol with silane and/or colloidal silica; depositing silica precursor on glass substrate to form coating layer; curing and/or heating at 550-700 degrees C for 1-10 minutes; depositing capping layer composition on coating layer, where capping layer composition comprises antifog composition including hydrofluoroether; and curing and/or heating surface treatment composition to form capping layer.    USE - Method of manufacturing low-index silica based coating used as antireflective (AR) film on front glass substrate of photovoltaic device (e.g., solar cell).    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes reduction in transmittance after exposure of high humidity and temperature conditions (e.g., thermal and dampness/wetness testing); and provides coating with capping layer having durable AR coatings that minimizes direct contact of water to coating and substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making photovoltaic device;    (2) a photovoltaic device; and    (3) a coated article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device.    Glass (1)    AR coating (3)    Thin-film solar layer (5)    Reflection enhancement oxide (6)    Back metallic contact (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (202) a dielectric layer on the surface of a crystalline silicon substrate. An etchant material is deposited (204) on dielectric layer regions. The substrate is heated (206) to preset temperature such that the etchant material etches the dielectric layer to form exposed regions on substrate. A conducting layer is deposited (210) on the exposed regions on substrate.    USE - Method of forming solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the solar cells can be reduced by eliminating the requirement of wet processing of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of forming solar cell device.    Step for forming dielectric layer on substrate (202)    Step for depositing etchant material on dielectric layer (204)    Step for heating substrate (206)    Step for performing optional cleaning of substrate (208)    Step for depositing conducting layer on exposed regions (210)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has a semiconductor electrode (130) formed on a primary conductive substrate (110), and a facing electrode (170) formed on a secondary conductive substrate (150), where one of the substrates comprises a p-n junction diode. An electrolyte layer (190) is formed between the semiconductor electrode and facing electrode.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell e.g. photoelectrochemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes opening voltage and energy conversion efficiency by generating electricity through absorbing a wide range of wavelength of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)    Conductive substrates (110,150)    Semiconductor electrode (130)    Facing electrode (170)    Electrolyte layer (190)
NOVELTY - The connector has an anode connecting unit arranged at a side of an anode conducting unit to take out positive electric energy. A cathode connecting unit is arranged at a side of a cathode conducting unit to take out negative electric energy. The cathode conducting unit and the anode conducting unit are provided in an array-type photoelectric conversion assembly. The anode connecting unit and the cathode connecting unit are provided with a connecting port and utilized for overlapping with another array-type photoelectric conversion assembly.    USE - Connector for a solar battery module in a solar battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connector can be utilized for the overlapping of multiple array-type photoelectric conversion assemblies to simplify a module process, save the module time and increase energy generation efficiency at the module end.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a connector.
NOVELTY - A low melting point frit paste composition (C1) comprises (mol.%): frit powder having phosphorus pentoxide (0.1-25), vanadium oxide (0.1-50), zinc oxide (0.1-20), barium oxide (0.1-15), antimony trioxide (0.1-10), ferric oxide (0.1-15), alumina (0.1-5), boron oxide (0.1-5), bismuth oxide (0.1-10) and titanium dioxide (0.1-5); filler; organic binder having number average molecular weight of 50000-100000 g/mole and viscosity of 500-2000 cp if it is melted in 5 wt.% by butylcarbitolacetate; and organic solvent.    USE - For sealing electric element selected from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) element, dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), seal of display panel, light emitting diode (LED) and sensor or optical device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition (C1) is sealable, appropriate for use a flat panel, protects an element weak to heat, and improves a process yield with good print properties and workability of the display element sealing. The moisture resistance and adhesion are excellent. As low melting frit paste composition which is proper to lower temperature processing is used, negative impact to the element is minimized and sealing effect to moisture ad as is sharply improve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sealing method (M1) for an electric element which is sealed by at least two materials, involving printing the composition (C1) on a predetermined position of a material that is sealed; and sealing the material by melting the composition (C1) printed by laser.
NOVELTY - The laser oscillation apparatus has an optical resonator having a neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (NdYAG) rod (12) performing laser oscillation and a quality (Q) switch element (14) performing Q switch pulse oscillation. An excitation light control unit reduces the intensity of excitation light irradiating the NdYAG rod to a preset intensity lower than the threshold of laser oscillation when the optical resonator performs Q switch pulse oscillation.    USE - Laser oscillation apparatus for laser trimming apparatus for thin film trimmer and chip resistor trimmer, ceramic scriber, glass cutter, via-hole making machine for multi-layer substrate, laser wafer marker, laser marking apparatus for metal and resin package, re-crystallization apparatus for solar cell amorphous silicon (Si) and thin film cutting apparatus for Cu and Au.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit is simplified to variably control the Q switch pulse width at a low cost by obtaining the Q switch pulse not including a continuous wave component without using an external element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of controlling laser oscillation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the configuration of the laser oscillation apparatus.    NdYAG rod (12)    Q switch element (14)    Q switch pulse width setting circuit (17)    Laser oscillation head (35)    Collective lens (39)
NOVELTY - A flow field plate assembly (21) comprises first planar flow field plate having surface (29) with open channels (30, 33) having first channel cross-section, and opposite surface with open channels having second channel cross-section with larger area than first channel cross-section; and a second flow field plate being the same as first flow field plate. The surface of first flow field plate with open channels of a larger cross-sectional area engages surface of second flow field plate with open channels of a smaller cross-sectional area to define a closed coolant flow field.    USE - A flow field plate assembly for a fuel cell for a fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has reduced residual deformation of the plates on the reactant channel alignment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making a flow field plate assembly (21).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view of a flow field assembly with plates made of graphite.    Flow field plate assembly (21)    Plates (23, 28)    Surface (29)    Open channels (30, 33)    Seals or glue (35)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is exposed to a mixture of gases comprising a carbon dioxide, and carbon-containing gas including hydrocarbon(s) in sufficient concentration and at a sufficient temperature such that the carbon is deposited on the catalyst, to form carbon nanostructures.    USE - Production of carbon nanostructures used for high-strength material, tips for scanning probe microscopy, gas storage and nanoscale electronic device such as sensor, electron field emitters, solar cell, interconnects, photovoltaic cell and transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly pure carbon nanostructures in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relationship between yield of single-walled carbon nanotubes with respect to ratio of carbon dioxide and methane.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a substrate (10) having front side (12), back side (14) and a doped region (16) adjacent to front side. A conductor layer (20) of thickness 20-30 microns, has a first portion (22) embedded into doped region, and a second portion (24) arranged in ARC layer (30) which is formed on front side of substrate. The conductor layer has an exposed surface (26) exposed out of the ARC layer such that exposed surface of conductor layer is flush with exposed surface (36) of the ARC layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The problems such as requirement of alignment and problems due to high co-firing temperature are avoided during manufacturing process of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Front side of substrate (12)    Back side of substrate (14)    Doped region of substrate (16)    Conductor layer (20)    First portion of conductor layer (22)    Second portion of conductor layer (24)    Exposed surface of conductor layer (26)    ARC layer (30)    Exposed surface of ARC layer (36)
NOVELTY - The deposition method involves operating first laser (3) to direct first beam of laser light (3') at a target (1) after evacuating deposition chamber to sub-atmospheric pressure to form cloud (8) of laser evaporated material. The target is arranged in deposition chamber in which substrate (2) is also provided. The substrate is partially placed within cloud of laser evaporated material. The laser evaporated material is deposited on substrate. The first laser is a continuous or semi-continuous pulsed laser having frequency of less than 1 kilohertz and pulse width of at least 0.0001 second.    USE - Laser deposition method used in laser ablation process. Can be used for continuous or semi-continuous laser deposition of any material that can be laser evaporated, such as metals or semiconductors like silicon, and in the manufacture of thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for higher degree of control over the ablation process than that provided by known method. Improves level of control over evaporation process due to use of two lasers. Ensures that the laser deposition method is fit for the production of both single-layer as well as multi-layer films of varying thicknesses and surfacial dimensions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The target is made of laser evaporative material. Hydrogen gas atmosphere is provided in the deposition chamber. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Use of the laser deposition method; and    (2) Laser deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of the laser deposition system.    Target (1)    Substrate (2)    First laser (3)    First beam of laser light (3')    Cloud of laser evaporated material (8)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode thin film (22) having metal electrodes (23) is formed on surface of transparent film (21). The thin film is mounted via thermosetting type transparent adhesives (24A) having electroconductive fine particles on photoelectric transducer (25). The thin film is pressed so that metal electrodes contact surface of transducer to form laminated structure. The transparent adhesives are cured while thermocompression-bonding of laminated structure is simultaneously performed by heater heating, ultrasonic vibration heating, and/or high frequency heating.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the solar cell is improved and the adhesive-fixing of the transparent electrode thin film and photoelectric transducer is performed accurately. The solar cell can be manufactured at shorter time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating solar cell manufacturing process.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Transparent adhesives (24A)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode thin film (12) is formed on the surface of a transparent film (11). The metal electrodes (13) are provided on the transparent electrode thin film.    USE - Electrode film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The production yield of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode film.    Transparent film (11)    Transparent electrode thin film (12)    Metal electrodes (13)
NOVELTY - An acrylate compound (1 or 2), is new.    USE - Novel acrylate compound is used for organic semiconductor material for organic electrophotographic photoreceptor, organic electroluminescent, organic thin film transistor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The acrylate compound has excellent charge transportability, chain polymerizable property and film formability, and provides organic semiconductor device having excellent mechanical property and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acrylate compound of formula (1 or 2), is new.R=H.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: hydroxy compound of formula (3); and #hydroxy compound of formula (4).
NOVELTY - A p-n junction solar cell (4) comprises n-type semiconductor (3) with larger forbidden band width than a p-type optical absorption layer (2) laminated on the light-incidence side of the p-type optical absorption layer.    USE - A p-n junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the p-n junction solar cell involving washing and/or etching the surface of a p-type zinc tellurium (ZnTe) board with an organic solvent, reacting gaseous zinc, gaseous tellurium, and radical oxygen with the surface of the p-type ZnTe board with molecular beam epitaxy forming p-type optical absorption layer and n-type zinc oxide layer is laminated on the p-type optical absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the p-n junction solar cell.    P-type optical absorption layer (2)    N-type semiconductor (3)    P-n junction solar cell (4)    P-type semiconductor board (5)    Ohmic electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A frame (70) is placed in the gas flow direction and forms several rectangular resin holding units (70a). An ion exchange resin (71) is accommodated in the resin holding units for removing impurity from the flowing gas. A plate shaped portion (70b) is placed in a corner portion (71a) of the ion exchange resin for preventing the inflow of the gas at the corner portion.    USE - Impurity removal board for use in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate at the surface of the ion exchange resin is equalized, so that the utilization factor of each ion exchange resin is increased. Hence the removal efficiency of the impurity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the frame with ion exchange resin.    Frame (70)    Resin holding unit (70a)    Plate shaped portion (70b)    Ion exchange resin (71)    Corner portion (71a)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a method for forming a catalytic coating. first, at least one alcohol is provided. then, at least one alcohol and a solvent are mixed to form a middle solution. next, a heating process is performed to heat the middle solution, and during the heating process, adding a platinum precursor and a protecting agent to the middle solution, so as to form a catalytic coating containing a plurality of platinum nanoparticles with mainly pt-pt bond, wherein the protecting agent comprises one of the group consisting of: organic acid, polymeric acid, salt of organic acid and salt of polymeric acid. furthermore, this invention also discloses methods for forming a fuel cell electrode by the mentioned catalytic coating.
NOVELTY - A fullerene derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel fullerene derivative is used for composition for photoelectric transducer (both claimed) such as organic solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The fullerene derivative provides photoelectric transducer having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fullerene derivative of formula (1) is new.    ring A=70C or more fullerene skeleton;    R1-R3=H, halogen, alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted monovalent heterocyclic group, or -((CH2)m-O-)n-(CH2)p-X;    m=1-6;    n=1-4;    p=0-5;and    X=methyl or optionally substituted aryl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the fullerene derivative.
NOVELTY - Ruthenium complex (I) is new.    USE - (I) is useful for dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good photoelectric characteristics and improves efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ruthenium complex of formula (RuLL1X2) (I) is new.    L = (2,2')bipyridinyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid;    L1 = bipyridinyl compounds of formula (aa);    X = -NCS, -SCN, -SeCN, -CN or -Cl;    L = ;    Y1 = -O-, -S-, -SO2-, -CF2-, -CCl2- or -C(R1)2-;    R1 = aliphatic or aromatic group;    Q1, Q2 = H, -CN (both preferred), -SCN, -NCS or -SF5;    B1 = H or -(Z-A)m-R2;    Z = single bond, -CF2O-, -OCF2-, -CH2CH2-, -CF2CF2-, -CF2CH2-, -CH2CF2-, -CHF-CHF-, -C(O)O-, -OC(O)-, -CH2O-, -OCH2-, -CF=CH-, -CH=CF-, -CF=CF-, -CH=CH- or -C?=C-;    A = optionally substituted 1,4-phenylene, where 1-2 of =CH- can be substituted by =N-;    R2 = H or 1-15C organic group; and    m = 0-2, preferably 0.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has anode and cathode insulating buffer cushions (A2,C2), conductive plates (A3,C3), sealing rings (A4,C4), anode and cathode flow field plates (A5,C5), membrane electrode (M1), support layer (P1), gas separating plate (S1), spring washer (P2), which are stacked to form a cell stack. The ends of cell stack are equipped with a front end plate (A1) and a rear end plate (C1) having edges larger than other components of cell stack. The regions bulged on components are provided with edge holes spaced in equal intervals to mount a screw and to lock cell stack.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of fuel cell is improved efficiently without increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    Front end plate (A1)    Anode insulating buffer cushion (A2)    Anode conductive plate (A3)    Anode sealing ring (A4)    Anode flow field plate (A5)    Rear end plate (C1)    Cathode insulating buffer cushion (C2)    Cathode conductive plate (C3)    Cathode sealing ring (C4)    Cathode flow field plate (C5)    Membrane electrode (M1)    Support layer (P1)    Spring washer (P2)    Gas separating plate (S1)
NOVELTY - The battery has a solar battery module array composed of two arched solar battery modules adjacent to each other in a line direction, where cambered surfaces of the adjacent arched solar battery modules in the line direction are adjacently or tangentially overlapped at a sharp corner. Side grains of the arched solar battery modules are placed parallel to each other. Mono-crystalline silicon is utilized as a substrate material of the arched solar battery module. Metal buses are positioned on two sides of a symmetric axis of the arched solar battery module.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery has high yield without increasing the amount of substrate material. The adjacent arches can be crossed, so that the distance between the arched solar battery module array and the module is shortened, thus providing compact arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The crystalline silicon solar cell structure has a passivation layer (2) such as silicon oxide passivation layer formed at the backside of a solar cell substrate (1). A rear electrode (3) is formed on the surface of the passivation layer.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation layer increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cell effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing process of crystalline silicon solar cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the crystalline silicon solar cell structure.    Solar cell substrate (1)    Passivation layer (2)    Rear electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The panel has a nanometer titania thin film plated on a piece of transparent conductive glass. The titania thin film is utilized for making a positive electrode, and a tin oxide thin film is formed on the glass for making a negative electrode. A potassium iodide layer is clamped between two pieces of glass film. The glass plated with the nanometer titania thin film is located at upper and lower positions of a film layer. The film layer of two pieces of glass is positioned opposite to each other.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel utilizes a simple technique, and is inexpensive with high transmission performance. The panel is environment-friendly and saves energy. The panel is convenient to be popularized and used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar panel.
NOVELTY - The photo-electrode has a titanium sheet substrate (2), and a boron doped titanium dioxide nanotube thin film layer (1) in situ grown on the titanium sheet substrate, where boron doped concentration in the thin film layer is an atomic percentage ranging between 0.46-1.42.    USE - Boron doped titanium dioxide nanotube thin film photo-electrode for use in fields of solar energy utilization, photoelectric conversion and degradation of organic matter through the photochemical catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide nanotube has big specific surface area and strong adsorption capacity so as to improve the photochemical catalysis property and photoelectric transformation efficiency of the titanium dioxide thin film electrode. The doping of the non-metal boron improves the photo-response of the thin film electrode by expanding the photo-response range of the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a boron doped titanium dioxide nanotube thin film photo-electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a boron doped titanium dioxide nanotube thin film photo-electrode.    Boron doped titanium dioxide nanotube thin film layer (1)    Titanium sheet substrate (2)
NOVELTY - A composite non-noble metal oxygen reducing catalyst comprises oxide and porphyrin compound, where weight ratio between the oxide and porphyrin compound is 1:1-1:80. The oxide is silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide, zirconium monoxide, zirconium dioxide, zinc monoxide, or zinc dioxide.    USE - Composite non-noble metal oxygen reducing catalyst for low-temperature fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst uses inexpensive silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide, zirconium monoxide, zirconium dioxide, zinc monoxide, or zinc dioxide to partially replace the porphyrin compound in the porphyrin series oxygen reducing catalyst. The oxygen reduction peak current concentration of the series catalyst is improved to 1.5-3 times in the case that the oxygen reduction peak potential change is very small, thus reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite non-noble metal oxygen reducing catalyst comprises oxide, porphyrin compound of formula (I), and carbon black, where the weight ratio between the oxide and porphyrin compound is 1:1-1:80, and the weight ratio between the porphyrin compound and carbon black is 1:1-1:20. The oxide is silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide, zirconium monoxide, zirconium dioxide, zinc monoxide, or zinc dioxide. The carbon black has grain diameter of 10-40 nm and specific surface area of 200-1500 m2/g.    M=Fe2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, or Zn2+;and    R1-R4=-H, -CH3, -OCH3, or -COOH, respectively.
NOVELTY - An LCD device comprises an electroconductive and optically transparent nanostructure film deposited adjacent to or forming a portion of at least one of a layer comprising triacetyl cellulose, a polarizing layer, an adhesive layer, a protective layer, an anti-glare layer, an anti-reflective layer or an antistatic layer.    USE - LCD device such as twisted nematic (TN), vertical alignment (VA), multi-domain vertical alignment (MVA), and patterned vertical alignment (PVA) device, is used for touch screen, plasma display panel, organic LED, solar cell, fiber optic communication such as electro-optic and opto-electric modulators, microfluidics, quantum dots, absorbing dye, and solid state lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The LCD device has excellent electroconductivity and optical transparency.
NOVELTY - A silver microparticles-containing composition contains silver particles bonded with 6C or less linear fatty acid. The linear fatty acid is hexanoic acid. The polar solvent is water and/or terpineol.    USE - Silver microparticles-containing composition is used for paste (claimed) (electroconductive paste) for forming electrode of flat panel display, organic electroluminescent and solar cell, wiring of radio frequency identification, fine trench, via-hole, contact hole, color material for coating cars and ships, printed circuit board, high-flexibility shield, capacitor, antimicrobial coating material, catalyst, conductive adhesive, resin, and used in medical diagnosis and biotechnology field.    ADVANTAGE - The silver microparticles-containing composition has uniform grain size, and forms fine graphic pattern wich has favorable environmental load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of silver microparticles. A reduction solution comprising water, aqueous ammonia, hexanoic acid and aqueous hydrazine-hydrated solution is prepared, subjected silver reaction process by adding silver nitrate solution to the reduction solution and, subjected filtration and washing process by water, to obtain silver microparticles; and    (2) manufacture of silver microparticles-containing composition. The silver microparticles are dispersed in polar solvent, to obtain silver microparticles-containing composition.
NOVELTY - The panel has a plastic layer which is arranged between an external photoelectric aluminum sheet and an internal aluminum sheet. The leading-out portion of a thin film solar battery such as dye-sensitized solar battery, organic solar battery or nanometer antenna solar battery is mounted on the external sheet. The photoelectric conversion thin film layer of the battery is arranged on the surface of internal sheet. The thickness of the external and internal sheets is 0.04mm to 2mm, and thickness of plastic layer is 1mm to 10mm.    USE - Solar photoelectric panel for curtain wall.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulation, sound insulation properties of the solar photoelectric panel is improved and the safety of user is highly ensured. Thus, the low cost solar photoelectric panel can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar photoelectric panel.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a particle of an etching solution (120) by hydrofluoric acid (HF) and nitric acid (HNO3) in range of specific value, and etching a surface of a silicon wafer. An etching container (118) is protruded to upward in a central part of a carrier (116), and multiple silicon wafers (114) are formed in inside center part of a lid part (112). A heater of a chemical resistance is formed in a bottom surface, and a movable part is located in a down direction of the etching container.    USE - Method for etching of a solar battery i.e. light former conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The method can minimize the surface reflection rate of the polycrystalline silicon wafer. The method has high production efficiency, and the process repeatability is enhanced and the uniformity of the battery can be improved. The etching can be progressed as the etching solution, so as to reduce the waste and used amount of the etching solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery etching apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration diagram illustrating a solar battery etching method.    Lid part (112)    Silicon wafer (114)    Carrier (116)    Etching container (118)    Etching solution (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has a transparency axial light and fluorescence film made of a light-accumulation material and a transparent fluorescent material and formed at a front surface and a back surface, where the light-accumulation material and the transparent fluorescent material include sulfide or oxide.    USE - Solar battery such as silicon single crystal solar battery, silicon polycrystalline solar battery, amorphous silicon solar cell, compound solar battery and dye sensitive organic solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film can effectively irradiate light, and has high quantum efficiency, so that power can be generated even during night. The battery has high power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a sunlight photo current spectrum of a solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an LED part (130) formed on an n-type semiconductor layer (103). A semiconductor substrate (101) is formed on the n-type semiconductor layer (103), where the substrate is electrically connected to a capacitor portion (120). Another n-type semiconductor layer is formed on a p-type semiconductor layer. A solar cell portion (110) is laminated on the n-type semiconductor layer (103). The n-type and p-type semiconductor layers include a nitride semiconductor layer. The LED part includes red, green and blue LED units.    USE - LED lighting system for a personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The system self-irradiates light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of an LED lighting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lighting system (100)    Semiconductor substrate (101)    N-type semiconductor layer (103)    Solar cell portion (110)    Capacitor portion (120)    LED part (130)
NOVELTY - The cell has an opposing electrode equipped in a counter electrode plate (16), where the counter electrode plate is made to face two transparency electrode plates (11). Electrolyte solution (20) is filled in sides of the transparency electrode plate matched to electrode plate intervening space. Photosensitive dye is provided in a metal oxide thin film (13). Platinum or carbon layer (17) is formed in both sides of the electrode plate, where the plate is made of polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polyimide and poly ethylene naphthalate high polymer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell i.e. photo electrochemistry solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive dye is provided in the metal oxide thin film, which effectively receives sunlight to makes the cell drastically improve per square electricity production with decreased manufacturing cost and installation fee.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparency electrode plate (11)    Conductive substrate (12)    Metal oxide thin film (13)    Counter electrode plate (16)    Platinum or carbon layer (17)    Electrolyte solution (20)
NOVELTY - A laminated film has a layer (A) and a layer (B). The layer (A) contains copolyester (30-60 weight%) containing a dicarboxylic acid component (98 mol% or more) of an isophthalic acid or a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid (5-15 mol%), and a terephthalic acid (85-95 mol%), and an ethylene glycol as a diol component, and barium sulfate particles (70-40 weight%) having average particle diameter of 0.3-3 ~mm. The layer (B) has density of 1.35-1.5 g/cm3, and contains polyester. The layer (A) has density of 1-1.25 g/cm3.    USE - Laminated film is used as surface light source reflecting plate for back sheet of solar cell and LCD. Can also be used for card, label, seal, home delivery voucher, image receiving paper for video printer and barcode printer, inkjet, poster, map, non-dust paper, display board, white board, offset printing, telephone card and integrated chip.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has high white reflectance, and excellent handling property, stability, ductility and light resistance.
NOVELTY - A reinforced silicone resin film comprises polymer layers where at least one polymer layer contains cured product of silicone resin and one polymer layer comprises aluminum oxide nanofibers, where at least one aluminum oxide is selected from gamma alumina and gamma boehmite.    USE - As an integral component of flexible display, solar cell, flexible electronic board, touch screen, fire-resistant wallpaper and impact-resistant window. The film is also suitable substrate for transparent or nontransparent electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced silicone resin film has low coefficient of thermal expansion, exhibits high resistance to thermally induce cracking, has high thermal stability, flexibility, mechanical strength and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nanofiber-filled silicone composition comprising curable silicone composition containing silicone resin and aluminum oxide nanofibers, where aluminum oxide is selected from gamma boehmite (~c -AlO(OH)) and ~c -Al2O3.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent upper electrode (3) e.g. one-dimensional flat electrode, and a metal lower electrode (5) separated by an insulating spacer wall (7). An extraction electrode (8) is respectively led out by the transparent upper electrode and the metal lower electrode. Two organic thin-film solar cell members comprise a composite encapsulation protective layer (6) made of organic and inorganic materials. The protective layer is externally provided with a transmission increasing layer (1) and a UV protective layer (9) i.e. UV protective material film, superposed in turn.    USE - Double-sided organic thin-film solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to a natural village, nomads, military affairs, geology, forestry, mine, tourist and a voyage.    ADVANTAGE - The cell optimizes and enhances the light absorptivity and the photoelectric conversion efficiency, thus increasing the output characteristics of the voltage and current. The cell is inexpensive, light in weight, flexible, and has wide absorption spectrum and great light conversion efficiency, which is suitable for the large-scale production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a double-sided organic thin-film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transmission increasing layer (1)    Glass substrate (2)    Transparent upper electrode (3)    Metal lower electrode (5)    Composite encapsulation protective layer (6)    Insulating spacer wall (7)    Extraction electrode (8)    UV protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor surface is pre-processed by plasma processing using ammonia gas. A silicon-nitride film is then formed on the semiconductor surface by surface wave plasma processing, to obtain an anti-reflective film.    USE - Formation of anti-reflective film for use in solar cells. Can also be used for forming thin films for use in photoconductive drums and LCDs.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves high hydrogen passivation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film-forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anti-reflective formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vacuum heating chamber (10)    Film-formation chambers (20,20a,20b)    Unloading chamber (30)
NOVELTY - A thiophene/phenylene cooligomer (1), is new.    USE - Novel thiophene/phenylene cooligomer is used for organic-semiconductor material and luminescent material (both claimed) for organic-semiconductor laser, organic light emitting diode, organic electroluminescent display, organic thin film solar cell, flexible sheet display, electronic paper, information tag, integrated circuit card biosensor and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - The thiophene/phenylene cooligomer has low melting point, and excellent solubility with respect to solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiophene/phenylene cooligomer of formula (1), is new.    R1-R10=H, F, 1-12C alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy, or 1-6C perfluoroalkyl;    R11,R12=H or 1-12C alkyl;and    n=3-12.    At least one of R11 and R12 which are bonded with the thiophene ring having a right and left asymmetric structure, is 1-12C alkyl. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thiophene/phenylene cooligomer of formula (4 or 7).    R13-R20=R11;    m=0-12;    t=0-5;and    n-2t=1 or more.    At least one of R13-R16 is 1-12C alkyl.
NOVELTY - The adsorption stage (11) adsorbs the work piece (W) arranged in the surface of a flat plate (13) by sucking the air through several rough pores (13a) and pores (14a). The hole diameter of the pore arranged in a sheet (14) is smaller than hole diameter of rough pore arranged in the flat plate.    USE - Adsorption stage for holding work piece during manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since hole diameter of the pore arranged in sheet is smaller than hole diameter of rough pore arranged in the flat plate the flat adsorption surface is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the adsorption stage.    Adsorption stage (11)    Flat plate (13)    Rough pore (13a)    Sheet (14)    Pore (14a)    Work piece (W)
NOVELTY - A cathode side exit branched flow path (58) extends from between cathode side exit flow path (54) of the ion pump (14) and cathode side exit flow path blocking structure. A relief valve (62) is connected at cathode side exit branched flow path, while a normally-opening solenoid valve (60) is connected upstream of relief valve at cathode side exit branched flow path.    USE - Ion pump system for reformer used in fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormality generation in the ion pump during emergency shutdown in hydrogen production mode can be prevented as much as possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the ion pump system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion pump (14)    Cathode side exit flow path (54)    Cathode side exit branched flow path (58)    Normally-opening solenoid valve (60)    Relief valve (62)
NOVELTY - A vacuum coating assembly has a vacuum chamber, first and second vaporisation sources within the chamber, and a workpiece holder. The vacuum coating assembly has a power-operated rotating screen located between the first vaporisation source and workpiece and ensures that the quantity of the second vaporisation deposited is less than that from the first. The screen rotates about a a second axial line.    USE - Vaporisation chamber for the production of electro-luminescence elements e.g. solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process and assembly give homogenous results even if the ratio of the first vaporised material to the second is greater than 1/2000 or more.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The screen is a perforated disc, the ratio of perforations to closed zones being in the range 1 to 50 percent. The screen rotates in a first plane before transposition to a second axis in the same plane. The screen rotates at a speed of between one and 100 rpm. The ratio of the first vapour deposit to the second is 1/1000 or less. Further claimed are a commensurate vaporisation application process and the resulting products e.g. solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the basic arrangement of the vaporisation assembly.    Vacuum coating assembly (11)    substrate (13)    vaporisation agent (14)    substrate (15)    first vaporisation source (16)    second vaporisation source (17)    Component (19)    Component (33)    Component (34)    Component (35)
NOVELTY - An inorganic thin film transfer material (1) has microparticles laminated film (3) formed on a temporary support (2). Space among microparticles in the microparticles laminated film is adsorbed. The microparticles comprise inorganic oxide(s) chosen from oxides of silicon, aluminum, zirconium, titanium, niobium, zinc, tin, cerium and magnesium.    USE - Inorganic thin film transfer material is used for manufacturing molded article with inorganic thin film (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to sensor, optical disk, magnetic tape, solar cell, cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display, plasma display panel, electroluminescent display panel, electrochromic display and optical waveguide.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic thin film transfer material is capable of forming functional fine particle film with excellent strength. The inorganic thin film is excellent in productivity, optical characteristics, external appearance and durability, and economical. The molded article with inorganic thin film is excellent in adhesiveness and mechanical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of inorganic thin film transfer material, which involves forming microparticles laminated film on temporary support by immersing temporary support in dispersion liquid of microparticles having ionic surface charge, or ionic substance liquid which consists of polyelectrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the inorganic thin film transfer material.    Inorganic thin film transfer material (1)    Temporary support (2)    Microparticles laminated film (3)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (302) is provided in one of the surface of light source unit (303). A substrate (301) with semiconductor layer made of zinc ion is set opposite to semiconductor layer of counter electrode in electrolytic solution (306). An electrodeposition film is formed on the substrate by irradiating light of wavelength which generates photoexcited carrier by applying voltage to substrate and counter electrode from direct current (DC) power supply (304). The light from light source unit is transmitted partially by slits (305) provided in the counter electrode.    USE - Electrodeposition film formation method using compound semiconductor thin film and thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light irradiation area and light irradiation intensity are controlled with sufficient precision by slits provided in the counter electrode. Therefore, the controllability of film thickness of electrodeposition film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of thin film solar cell; and    (2) thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrodeposition film formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (301)    Counter electrode (302)    Light source unit (303)    DC power supply (304)    Slit (305)    Electrolytic solution (306)
NOVELTY - Silicon refiner comprises crucible which holds melted silicon, movable rotational cooling body (3), and peeling apparatus (40) with a collision unit whose tip comes in contact with the rotational cooling body and removes solid silicon (5) crystallized to its surface.    USE - Refiner for purification of silicon (claimed) used in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Solid silicon is removed from the rotational cooling body at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicon purification process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the silicon refiner.    Rotational cooling body (3)    Solid silicon (5)    Cooling liquid supply pipe (7)    Peeling apparatus (40)    Spring (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a combustor (4) that is provided inside the housing (8), to combust the gas supplied from a gas supply path (1). A gas shut off valve (2) is provided on the upstream of gas supply path, and is positioned on exterior surface of housing. A control unit (10) controls the opening and closing operation of the gas shut off valve according to the combustion operation of combustor. The combustor, gas supply path and control unit are spatially isolated.    USE - Combustion apparatus for fuel treating equipment used in fuel battery cogeneration system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas supply path positioned on exterior surface of housing, the leakage of gas to the exterior of housing due to gas combustion can be prevented. Thus, the damage of the combustion apparatus is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas supply path (1)    Gas shut off valve (2)    Combustor (4)    Housing (8)    Control unit (10)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film has diamond-like carbon film (3) containing hydrogen and transparent conductive layer (2) comprising crystalline zinc oxide as main component sequentially provided on substrate (1) comprising film which comprises polycyclo olefin resin as main component and exhibit optical isotropy or optical anisotropy. The transparent conductive film has light transmittance of 85% or more at wavelength of 550 nm. The diamond-like carbon film containing hydrogen is amorphous hydrocarbon or tetrahedral hydrocarbon.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for window glass, touch panel, plasma display panel, liquid crystal display, electroluminescence display material, solar cell, surface acoustic wave deice, gas sensor, prism sheet, transparent magnetic material optical recording device, optical switch, optical waveguide, optical splitter, photoacoustic material and high temperature exothermic heater material.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has high light transmittance and reduced resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of transparent conductive film.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Carbon film (3)
NOVELTY - An adhesive thin film (2) is formed on a substrate (1). Several particles (3) having etch-resistant property are formed on the adhesive thin film to form particle layers. The particles on the adhesive thin film are pressurized by a roller (4). The particle layers are removed leaving the lowest particle layer (3a). The substrate is etched by setting the lowest particle layer as the mask. The lowest particle layer and the adhesive thin film are removed from the substrate.    USE - Method for roughening substrate for manufacturing photovoltaic apparatus (claimed) e.g. polycrystalline-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A single particle layer can be formed by adhering particles to the adhesive thin film without aggregation so that rough surface can be homogeneously formed on the substrate. The contamination of the substrate with excess particles is prevented by forming single particle layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the process involved in roughening the substrate.    Substrate (1)    Adhesive thin film (2)    Particles (3)    Lowest particle layer (3a)    Roller (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an exhaust valve (63) which is controlled to discharge gas emitted from the fuel cell (20). A storage unit stores the liquid which flows in the flow path (51a) formed between the valve and the fuel cell, through which the discharged gas passes. A stimulation unit stimulates freezing of the liquid stored in the storage unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid remaining the flow path is prevented from being frozen in the valve, hence performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Cooling path (31)    Flow path (51a)    Exhaust valve (63)
NOVELTY - The separator (36) has an ion exchange resin (60), for removing the liquid component and impurity from gas-liquid mixed gas. The lower surface (60a) of ion exchange resin is inclined, so that the inflow port side (50a) of casing (50) is higher.    USE - Gas liquid separator for removing impurity in gas-liquid mixed gas in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in power generation system for building such as residence etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lower surface of the ion exchange resin is inclined, the liquid component retained in the lower surface of the ion exchange resin is prevented. Hence, the lifetime of ion exchange resin is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (36)    Casing (50)    Inflow port side (50a)    Ion exchange resin (60)    Lower surface (60a)
NOVELTY - The device has a beam condensing unit (11) that consists of multiple layered materials having different optical refractive indices stacked together. The light collected by the beam condensing unit is injected to a photoelectric converter (12).    USE - Light-condensing type solar power generation device for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The beam condensing and photoelectric conversion efficiency are improved with a simplified structure. The light-condensing type solar power generation device can be installed and carried easily. The reliability of device is improved. The manufacturing cost of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the light-condensing type solar power generation device.    Beam condensing unit (11)    Photoelectric converter (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a process chamber (240) connected with a common conveyance room (220) through a gate valve (241). A pre-heating chamber (230) and a cooling chamber (250) are connected with the common conveyance room. A purge gas inlet (221,251) introduces the purge gas into the cooling chamber. An exhaust port (222,231,401) discharges outside the purge gas introduced from the cooling chamber, after allowing the purge gas to pass inside the common conveyance room from the pre-heating chamber.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus for processing glass substrate used in manufacturing of semiconductor device such as LCD, thin film solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the exhaust port discharges the purge gas introduced into the conveyance room outside, the mixing of gas between the processing chambers can be prevented and the processing is performed at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view representing the schematic structure of the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) apparatus.    Common conveyance room (220)    Purge gas inlet (221,251)    Exhaust port (222,231,401)    Pre-heating chamber (230)    Process chamber (240)    Gate valve (241)    Cooling chamber (250)
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling a cast injected into a casting mold and heating the cast, after completing the cooling process. The molten metal is supplied into the casting mold, after completing the heating process. The coagulation of the molten metal is performed, for solidifying the molten metal. The cast is produced continuously by repeating the cooling process, heating process, molten metal supply process and coagulation process. The casting mold comprising several mold sections is moved during coagulation process.    USE - Casting method of molten silicon used in manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality cast can be manufactured efficiently by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for casting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the casting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The kneading machine (1) has a drum (3) inside which a screw (5) is formed for mixing raw material introduced into the drum. The front-end (9) of the screw comprises a disk-shaped stirring jig (10) that stirs the center region of the mixture with respect to the rotation of the screw.    USE - Kneading machine for mixing raw materials used for molding purification catalysts of internal combustion engine, catalyst carrier for deodorizer, filters for filtering machinery, modification catalyst carrier for fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance of the machine such as the replacement of the front-end of screw is performed easily and the defects caused during the molding is reduced by using the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the structure of kneading machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Kneading machine (1)    Drum (3)    Screw (5)    Front-end of screw (9)    Stirring jig (10)
NOVELTY - A polyimide contains 4,4'-diaminodiphenylpropane, 3,4'-diaminodiphenylpropane, 4,4'-(1,3-phenylene bis(1-methylidene)) bis-aniline, and 4,4'-(1,4-phenylene bis(1-methylidene)) bis-aniline as concrete amine component, and 4,4'-oxydi phthalic acid dianhydride and 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone tetracarboxylic-acid dianhydride as concrete acid anhydrous component.    USE - Polyimide is used for coated film for substrate used for display, recording field, circuit material, hologram material and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide has excellent strength and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyamic acid.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an unwinding and winding coil (2) which unwinds a polymer film. The coil winds the polymer film conveyed by a film-forming drum (7). A microwave generator (12) arranged facing the drum irradiates the microwave through an opening. The gas injection pipe (13) at front-end portion receives the irradiated microwave and injects oxygen gas. A raw material introduction pipe (14) provided between the drum and generator introduces the organic silane compound of thin film on polymer film in the drum.    USE - Vacuum coating apparatus for forming thin film in polymer film used for packaging e.g. pharmaceutical product, foodstuff, electronic component, vacuum insulation panel, back sheet of solar cell and for electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The film with high gas barrier property and less thickness is manufactured. The adhesiveness of the film is improved. The generation of crack in the film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of polymer film laminated structure; and    (2) polymer film laminated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vacuum coating apparatus.    Unwinding and winding coil (2)    Film-forming drum (7)    Microwave generator (12)    Gas injection pipe (13)    Raw material introduction pipe (14)
NOVELTY - Metallic silicon is obtained by reducing silicon oxide. The obtained metallic silicon is subjected to gas blow scouring process and impurity is removed. The purified silicon is dissolved and subjected to unidirectional solidification. A low purity portion of the metallic silicon is removed. Then, the metallic silicon is subjected to electron beam melting under reduced pressure, vaporized and the impurity is removed. Thus, the metallic silicon is purified.    USE - Purification of metallic silicon used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method id economical and efficiently provides purified silicon by removing impurities such as iron, boron and phosphorus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the furnace in the gas blow scouring process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crucible (1)    Furnace core pipe (2)    Furnace (3)    Thin tube (4)    Melted silicon (5)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic assembly galvanises e.g. semiconductor wafers or solar cells and has an electrical contact provided by rotating contact wheels (1) also acting as a workpiece conveyer. The wheels have a peripheral contact zone (3) with a central angle of e.g. 190 degrees, the residual angle being electrically insulated.    USE - Galvanic assembly for the manufacture of printed circuit boards, printed circuit foils, semiconductor wafers, solar cells etc.    ADVANTAGE - The galvanic production assembly requires less maintenance than prior art. Further claimed is that the assembly is suitable for a continual diamond coating process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - During each rotation, the contact zone switches between the anode (metal removal) and cathode (metal deposit) conditions under the influence of a switch circuit (C). A second contact wheel is located at a distance from the first to prevent an interruption of the electrolytic process. The second contact wheel has a contact zone transposed 180 degrees from the first and in electrical contact with the workpiece. Further claimed is a commensurate galvanic process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the contact wheel with the peripheral arc contact.    Contact wheel (1)    insulation (2)    contact zone (3)    peripheral arc length (4)    axle (5)    electrical conductor (6)    workpiece (7)    switch circuit (C)
NOVELTY - The evaporator has exhaust-gas circulation path (4) provided in casing (3) so that exhaust-gas contacts the outer periphery of water tank (2). The exhaust-gas purification catalyst (6) provided in combustion apparatus (5) in downstream of exhaust-gas circulation path, contacts with bottom portion (7) of water tank for cooling purpose.    USE - Evaporator used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raise of exhaust-gas purification catalyst can be prevented effectively. Hence the deterioration of catalyst can be suppressed and lifetime of catalyst can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the evaporator.    Water tank (2)    Casing (3)    Exhaust-gas circulation path (4)    Combustion apparatus (5)    Exhaust-gas purification catalyst (6)    Bottom portion of water tank (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting pressure prevailing in an anodic region, by operating a control element for adjusting mass flow rate of an anodic gas supplied to the anodic region. The pressure is detected as a function of time. A reference pressure (16) is adjusted in a cathodic region of a fuel cell system by operating the control element. The reference pressure is detected in a cathodic region based timing curve of pressures in the anodic region. Leakage existing in an anodic branch is detected based on the timing curve.    USE - Method for detecting leakage i.e. transfer leakage between an anodic region and a cathodic region, in a fuel cell system i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system, of a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows detection of leakage in the fuel cell system, during a start-up phase of the fuel cell system and without the need for stopping energy supply to the fuel cell system, in a simple, reliable, precise and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating timing curve progression of parameters estimated using a method for detecting a leakage in a fuel cell system, where a transfer leakage between an anodic region and a cathodic region of the fuel cell system is not detected.    Pressure-time graph (10)    Time periods (12, 26)    Reference pressures (16, 28)    End time points (20, 30)    Differences (22, 32)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive layer (2) having zinc oxide is formed on transparent substrate (1), and diamond-type carbon film (3) having hydrogen is formed on structure to obtain transparent conductive film. The transparent conductive film has light transmittance of 85% at wavelength of 550 nm. The diamond-type carbon film is formed using 25 volume% or less of gas chosen from methane and argon and 75-100 volume% of hydrogen as carrier gas and carbon as target material, and using power having electric power density of 0.05-5 W/cm2 by magnetron sputtering method.    USE - Manufacture of transparent conductive film is used for touch panel, plasma display panel, liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display material, solar cell, surface acoustic wave device, transparent magnetic component, optical recording unit, optical switch, optical wave guide, optical splitter and photoacoustic material.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is manufactured efficiently at room temperature vicinity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent conductive layer having zinc oxide as main component is formed on transparent substrate, and diamond-type carbon film having hydrogen is formed on resulting structure to obtain transparent conductive film. The transparent conductive film has light transmittance of 85% at wavelength of 550 nm. The diamond-type carbon film is formed using 25 volume% or less of gas chosen from methane and argon and 75-100 volume% of hydrogen as carrier gas and using carbon as target material, and using electric power density of 0.05-5 W/cm2 by magnetron sputtering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of transparent conductive film.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Diamond-type carbon film (3)
NOVELTY - The electrode substrate (10) has a transparent conductive film (14) that is arranged between a transparent substrate (12) and a metal wiring layer (16). A shielding layer (18) is arranged on the surface of an anticorrosion metal layer (20) that is formed on the metal wiring layer.    USE - Electrode substrate of dye-sensitized solar cell of photoelectric transducer (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion prevention effect of the metal wiring layer that is electrically connected to the transparent conductive film is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrode substrate (10)    Transparent substrate (12)    Transparent conductive film (14)    Metal wiring layer (16)    Shielding layer (18)    Anticorrosion metal layer (20)
NOVELTY - The transparent cover plate (22) located above the solar cell units (26) accommodated in a housing (24) has a photo resin made structured plate (222) adhered to a base plate (221). The structured plate comprises predetermined structures such as convex lens structure, pyramid or semi-sphere structure formed at its inner surface.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structures do not gather or accumulate dust pollutants such as dust from external environment, as the they are located at the inner surface of the cover plate, resulting in improved efficiency of the solar cell. Formation of the structured plate is easier as it is made from photo resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Transparent cover plate (22)    Housing (24)    Solar cell units (26)    Base plate (221)    Structured plate (222)
NOVELTY - A material supply unit supplies raw material to a modifier having a modification catalyst containing nickel. A heating unit supplies heat to the modification catalyst. A detection unit detects the temperature of modification catalyst. When the temperature of catalyst is more than reference temperature, a moisture content supply unit supplies moisture content to the modifier. A controller determines the quantity of moisture content supplied to the modifier and controls the operation of moisture content supply unit.    USE - Apparatus for treating fuel for fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics deterioration of the catalyst can be suppressed and the time required for starting the apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transformer connected to modifier has a transformation catalyst containing copper and zinc to perform transformation reaction of carbon monoxide and moisture content in hydrogen-containing gas. A transformation temperature detection unit detects the temperature of the transformation catalyst. A controller controls the temperature of transformation catalyst when the temperature of transformation catalyst reaches reference temperature. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of starting fuel treating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of starting fuel treating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A 4,6-diphenyl-quinoline compound (1) as an organic electroluminescent compound, is new.    USE - Novel diphenyl-quinoline compound is used as organic electroluminescent compound for organic electroluminescent device and organic solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diphenyl-quinoline compound has excellent luminous efficiency, and provides organic electroluminescent device having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A 4,6-diphenyl-quinoline compound of formula (1) as an organic electroluminescent compound, is new.    L = organic ligand;    R1-R4 = H, (1-60C)alkyl, (1-60C)alkoxy, (3-60C)cycloalkyl, halo, tri(1-60C)alkylsilyl or tri(6-60C)arylsilyl;    R5,R6 = H, (1-60C)alkyl, halo or (6-60C)aryl;    R7,R8 = H, (1-60C)alkyl optionally substituted by halo, (6-60C)aryl, halo, cyano, tri(1-60C)alkyl silyl, tri(6-60C)aryl silyl, (1-60C)alkoxy, (1-60C)alkyl carbonyl, (6-60C)aryl carbonyl, di(1-60C)alkyl amino or di(6-60C)aryl amino, or R7 and R8 optionally linked through (3-12C)alkylene or (3-12C)alkenylene with or without fused ring to form alicyclic ring, or monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring, and alkyl, aryl, alicyclic ring, or monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic ring of R7 and R8 are optionally substituted by (1-60C)alkyl optionally substituted by halo, halo, cyano, tri(1-60C)alkylsilyl, tri(6-60C)arylsilyl, (1-60C)alkoxy, (1-60C)alkylcarbonyl, (6-60C)arylcarbonyl, di(1-60C)alkylamino, di(6-60C)arylamino, phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, fluorenyl, spirobifluorenyl or fluorene-containing group of formula (1a);and    n = 1-3.
NOVELTY - The connector has a male seat terminal (6) inlayed in a connector male seat, and a female seat terminal (8) provided in a connector female seat, where the male seat is inserted into the female seat. The male seat terminal is inserted into the female seat terminal, where front end of the female seat terminal is inlayed with an inward concave drum-shaped terminal (7) that is opened with multiple arc grooves. The male seat terminal is inserted with the drum-shaped terminal, and the connector male seat is provided with a male seat main body (1) and a male seat rear cover (3).    USE - Solar connector.    ADVANTAGE - The connector can make the connection of the male seat terminal and the female seat terminal to be stable, so the connector is useful to raise the work stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a solar connector.    Male seat main body (1)    Male seat rear cover (3)    Male seat terminal (6)    Inward concave drum-shaped terminal (7)    Female seat terminal (8)
NOVELTY - Fine-crystal nitride semiconductor electronic device comprises crystal grains with different crystal planes.    USE - Fine-crystal nitride semiconductor electronic device which discharge and absorbs light and electrons, such as electron-emitting element for light receiving elements (e.g. solar cell, optical sensor, pn junction or pin, and display).    ADVANTAGE - Efficient light equivalent to a single crystal is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an LED formed from the fine crystal nitride semiconductor electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Board (1)    Low-temperature relief layer (2)    N-type contact layer (3)    N-type cladding layer (4)    Active layer (5)
NOVELTY - The panel has a black back-film layer (5) provided with aluminum plates, where the panel is provided with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) jolly mold layers (2) and a solar battery single layer (3). Glass layers (1) i.e. suede toughened glass layer, are arranged up and down in sequence on the panel.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel improves photo-thermal utilization efficiency, and is secure and reliable to use. The black back-film layer has better heat absorptivity, and improves the utilization of the solar energy, thus providing convenience for heating a cyclic water tank under the solar panel during usage. The aluminum plates improve heating performance of the black back-film layer and fasten heating speed. The glass layer has intensified hardness and better light transmission quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar panel.    Glass layers (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate jolly mold layers (2, 4)    Solar battery single layer (3)    Black back-film layer (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging titanium dioxide nano-tube array on a transparent conductive substrate. The titanium dioxide nano-particle dispersed solution is spread on the surface of the nano-tube array. The titanium dioxide nano-particle dispersed solution is volatilized in specified manner.    USE - Method for manufacturing nano-electrode of dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-electrode can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing method of nano-electrode.
NOVELTY - An electric catalyst for cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel battery comprises phosphorus oxide of one or more than one metallic element in IVB, VB, VIB, and VIII groups in periodic table of elements as active ingredients; where the weight of the active ingredient is 0.8-50% of the total weight of the catalyst and the remaining amount is for the carrier.    USE - The electric catalyst is useful for cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric catalyst is environment-friendly, has good oxygen reduction activity and low cost, and abundant in resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method of the electric catalyst for cathode of proton exchange membrane fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves including a content of an alkali component in a cupper-indium-gallium-selenide light absorption layer. The light absorption layer is controlled by A-doped back contact electrode. A back contact electrode is formed on a top part of a substrate on inert gas atmosphere by utilizing the alkali component that is made of sodium or potassium. The substrate is made of glass, aluminum foil, carbon film or polyimide, and the back contact electrode is made of molybdenum, aluminum, tungsten, chrome or tantalum.    USE - Method for manufacturing a back contact electrode of a cupper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell of a solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high efficiency to the solar cell, effectively controls the content of the alkali component, and facilitates the sodium diffusion in the light absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a back contact electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A thin film electroluminescent device (100) has an anode (110), a cathode, an active layer (130) provided between the anode and cathode, and charge transport layers (140, 150) provided between the active layer and the cathode. A charge transport compound comprising dibenzothiopyran group(s) having substructure (SS-5) is provided in the active layer and/or the charge transport layer.    USE - Thin film electroluminescent device e.g. LED. Uses include but are not limited to display, sensor array, computer system, avionics, automobile, cellular phone, diode laser, photovoltaic device, solar cell and photoresistors.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film electroluminescent device has high efficiency with good operational lifetime. The charge transport compound minimizes interlayer migration, acts as a good electron transporter and has a high triplet energy which does not promote quenching of activated active compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin film electroluminescent device (100) has an anode (110), a cathode, an active layer (130) provided between the anode and cathode, and charge transport layers (140, 150) provided between the active layer and the cathode. A charge transport compound comprising dibenzothiopyran group(s) having substructure of formula (SS-5) is provided in the active layer and/or the charge transport layer. The single non-aromatic carbon of the substructure has four separate atoms bonded to the carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electroluminescent device e.g. LED.    Electroluminescent device (100)    Anode (110)    Hole transport layer (120)    Active layer (130)    Charge transport layers (140, 150)
NOVELTY - The integrated device has stream guidance plates and diaphragms formed in humidifying pile. The diaphragms are arranged between the stream guidance plates. Several humidifying units are overlapped up and down to form a main humidifying unit. The humidifying piles are arranged around a central collector plate. The terminal end plates are arranged at the ends of humidifying pile. The air, hydrogen and cooling water are passed into the humidifying pile from central collector plate and are made to flow out from an end of humidifying pile.    USE - Integrated device for fuel cell humidification.    ADVANTAGE - Air, hydrogen and cooling water are made to flow in and out of the humidifying pile efficiently. The integrated device can be operated at the low voltage condition efficiently, and the humidifying effect can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated device.
NOVELTY - The cell has a pair of humidifying and generating stacks symmetrically fixed at two sides of a central collecting plate. Hydrogen and air outlets and a cooling fluid inlet of each humidifying stack are connected with hydrogen and air inlets and a cooling fluid outlet of each generating stack, respectively. A cooling fluid i.e. de-ionized water, enters each generating stack from a main cooling fluid inlet, and flows outwards from a main cooling fluid outlet on a central guiding plate made of metal stainless steel, polycarbonate plastic or epoxy plate, after passing via the humidifying stacks.    USE - Integrated internally humidifying fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a simple structure, and utilizes reduced number of pipelines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated internally humidifying fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises oxide semiconductor electrode containing titanium oxide and counter electrode where dye of formula D-(A)n with lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) level of - 3-- 1.8 eV is made to adsorb through charge transferring layer in oxide semiconductor on electroconductive support body which are arranged opposingly.    USE - A photoelectric transducer, e.g. dye sensitizing type for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises oxide semiconductor electrode containing titanium oxide and counter electrode where dye of formula D-(A)n with lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) level of - 3-- 1.8 eV is made to adsorb through charge transferring layer in oxide semiconductor on electroconductive support body which are arranged opposingly.    n= greater than or equal to 1;    D=organic group without n valent organic group which has aromatic tert amine structure or acidic group chosen from n valent organic group which has structure of one or more of 6 compounds, e.g. group of formulae D-1-D-6 which may be substituted by monovalent substituent chosen from alkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aromatic heterocyclic group, halo, CN, NO2, alkoxy or thioalkyl; and    A=monovalent substituent which has acidic group.
NOVELTY - Usage of halogenated phthalocyanine compound (Ia) and/or (Ib) as charge transport material and/or absorber material.    USE - Usage of halogenated phthalocyanine compound as charge transport material and/or absorber material for organic photovoltaic, organic light-emitting diode, organic field-effect transistor, organic solar cell, transistors containing substrate and semiconductor unit (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and efficiently uses the halogenated phthalocyanine compound. The organic light-emitting diode comprising the compound is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Usage of halogenated phthalocyanine compounds of formula (Ia) and/or (Ib) as charge transport material and/or absorber material.    R1-R12=halogen;    R13-R14=H;and    M=divalent metal, divalent metal atom containing group or a divalent metalloid group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the organic light emitting diode.    Transport conducting layer (11)    Hole transport layer (12)    Electron transport layer (14)    Exciton blocking layer (15)    Metal electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The compound membrane comprises an organic protein exchange membrane resin and 2-10wt.% of an inorganic additive material, where inorganic additive material is modified montmorillonite. The organic protein exchange membrane resin is sulfonated polyethersulfone resin, sulfonated polyethersulfone ketone resin, partially fluorizated sulfonated polyethersulfone or partially fluorizated sulfonated polyethersulfone ketone.    USE - Compound membrane for use as electrolyte diaphragm of the high-temperature protein exchange membrane fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound membrane is cost-effective, stable structure and has high-temperature proton conduction property.
NOVELTY - The component has a solar battery packaging component mounted above a cooling medium container. Ribbed bumps are evenly distributed to outer sides of four side faces of the container except an upper face and a lower face. Heat-conducting metal plates are evenly distributed inside the cooling medium container, and a cooling medium is flown between the plates by convection. The packaging component is made of solar glass, ethylene vinyl acetate or polyester film. The medium is water or phase-change heat accumulation material e.g. paraffin, crystalline hydrated salt or fatty acid material.    USE - Cold accumulation and temperature reduction type solar battery component for a photovoltaic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The operating temperature of the solar battery is reduced, and the conversion efficiency of the solar energy is improved. The cooling medium exchanges the heat with the atmosphere at night until the temperature approaches the lowest one in daylight. A heat retainer is automatically switched off in daylight to reduce the heat exchange with the exterior part. The actual energy conversion efficiency can be improved by more than 10 percentage to the greatest extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a cold accumulation and temperature reduction type solar battery component.
NOVELTY - The member has photovoltaic cells provided between glass layers. The photovoltaic cells include a group of bilateral solar cells i.e. bilateral mono crystalline silicon solar cell. The bilateral solar cells are connected with a junction box by bus bars and connecting bars. An upper glass layer, lower glass layer and the photovoltaic cells are bonded and sealed by ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Shunt diodes are fixed between the groups of the bilateral photovoltaic cells. The junction box is fixed on edges of the upper and the lower glass layers by casting glue.    USE - Curtain wall member.    ADVANTAGE - The member insulates the sound and heat, generates the power, and lowers the indoor temperature. The appearance of the member is beautiful, and the member effectively utilizes the bilateral photovoltaic cells during the photoelectric generation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a curtain wall member.
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier film has a structure of an organic layer and an inorganic layer laminated alternately on at least one surface of a plastic film. The organic layer comprises a resin obtained by curing a monomer as a polymerizing ingredient having a structure of pentahydric alcohol or polyhydric alcohol of molecular weight of 200-800 in which at least 5 hydroxyl groups are substituted with an aliphatic carbonyloxy group.    USE - As a gas-barrier film useful in an environment-sensitive device selected from organic electroluminescent device i.e. solar cell (claimed), organic memories, organic cells, circular polarizer, liquid-crystal display element, and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The water vapor permeability of the gas-barrier film after folded to have a radius of curvature of 20 mm is at most 0.005 g/m2.day. The rate of polymerization of the organic layer is at least 96%. The gas-barrier film has good gas-barrier property, even when folded. The gas-barrier film has excellent flexible and surface smoothness, and thus it is effectively used for sealing of objects having projections or recesses or having flections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-barrier film has a structure of an organic layer and an inorganic layer laminated alternately on at least one surface of a plastic film. The organic layer comprises a resin obtained by curing a monomer as a polymerizing ingredient having a structure of pentahydric alcohol or polyhydric alcohol of molecular weight of 200-800 in which at least 5 hydroxyl groups are substituted with an aliphatic carbonyloxy group of formula -(O-C(O)-L)n-O-C(O)-CH(R)=CH2 (I).    R=H or methyl;    L=linking group having a chain length of at least 4 atoms;and    n=0 or 1.    Provided that at least 3 hydroxyl groups of the polyhydric alcohol are substituted with the group (I).
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a photoenergy conversion layer disposed between two substrates (31, 32) and comprising electrolytic condensed material and dye-adsorbed units. A photonic crystal layer (34) is formed on surface of first substrate. A beam of light from external environment passes through the photonic crystal layer and first substrate into the photoenergy conversion layer which converts photoenergy of light to electric energy. An outer loop (30) electrically connects to the substrates.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell exhibits improved photoabsorption efficiency and optoelectronic conversion efficiency in the long wavelength region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a photoenergy conversion layer disposed between two glass or polyethylene terephthalate substrates (31, 32). The photoenergy conversion layer comprises electrolytic condensed material comprising redox mediators, and dye-adsorbed units comprising titanium oxide nanocapsules. A photonic crystal layer (34) comprising photoresist units is formed on surface of first substrate by etching using silicon oxide nanocapsules. A beam of light from external environment passes through the photonic crystal layer and first substrate into the photoenergy conversion layer which converts photoenergy of light to electric energy. An outer loop (30) electrically connects to the substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Outer loop (30)    Substrates (31, 32)    Photonic crystal layers (34, 35)    Transparent conductors (36, 37)    Spherical hollow portions (341)
NOVELTY - Method for detecting a fluid leak, comprises: applying a coating to a surface, where the coating comprises a polymer and a catalyst that catalyzes a reaction with the polymer and fluid from the fluid leak to produce an odorant; allowing the coating to become exposed to the fluid; and detecting the odorant.    USE - The method is useful for detecting and locating a fluid leak in fluid storage or transfer lines, room walls, floors, ceilings, valves, fittings and other surfaces such as the surface of a fuel cell. The coating is useful: to coat the power-cell chamber of a portable electronic device, to alert the operator whether methanol or hydrogen is leaking from the device; and in applications where methanol, hydrogen or other substances are produced and stored where it would be valuable to have the odor and visual indication of a leak.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows for easily detecting and locating a hydrogen gas leak, which greatly reduces consumer fears about the safety of using hydrogen as a fuel and significantly reduces the risk of serious accidents. The coating responds to methanol could alert consumers to small leaks of methanol and improve consumer confidence in using methanol for powering direct-methanol fuel cells in devices such as cellular telephones and laptop computers. In the method: the odorant is not present in the fluid itself; there are no issues with poisoning the components of a fuel cell from odorants present in the fluid; and the natural exhaust of the fuel cell will be non-odorous.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a coating comprising a polymer that chemically reacts with a fluid to generate an odorant.
NOVELTY - A high-amylopectin-containing starch is dispersed in water, to obtain aqueous starch dispersion. Then, alcohol is added to the obtained aqueous starch dispersion, and the gel material formed is phase-separated and fiber formation process is carried out, to obtain starch fiber.    USE - Manufacture of starch fiber used for fuel cell and filter material.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides starch fiber without using large amount of salts for coagulation and hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of manufacturing process of starch fiber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A membrane material comprises porous base material which has first connection pore with pore diameter of 10 nm-10 mu m, ion functional group provided in component of phase separation body, and phase separation body arranged in first connection pore of porous base material which has two different types of components.    USE - A membrane material used as salt manufacture material (e.g. ion-exchange membrane in electrodialysis process) and battery material for fuel cell; and for pharmaceutical and foodstuffs purification and acid recovery or valuables recovery of metal waste liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane material improves concentration efficiency and ion conductivity, and suppresses permeation|transmission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing membrane material.
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a window layer (30a) with a thickness of a silane concentration, and laminating a buffer layer (30b) with a thickness of the silane concentration. An i-type photoelectric transformation layer is laminated on the buffer layer. An n-type layer is laminated on the i-type photoelectric transformation layer. Silane, hydrogen, boron impurity source gas and carbon source gas are utilized as a reaction gas, where the boron impurity source gas is TriMethylBoron or TriEthylBoron, and the carbon source gas is methane, ethene or ethyne.    USE - Method for manufacturing a silicon thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the fast deposition rate, provides the excellent reproducibility, and improves the efficiency of the noncrystalline silicon group solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a noncrystalline silicon group thin film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Window layer (30a)    Buffer layer (30b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has antenna-supporting elements (12) that are projected into internal space (111) of vacuum chamber (11). The high-frequency antennas (13) are attached to each of antenna-supporting elements, and the antenna-supporting elements are arranged between pair of holding elements arranged inside the vacuum chamber for holding planar object base.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus for manufacture of semiconductor substrate of solar cell and display board.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of plasma production is improved by the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of plasma processing apparatus.    Vacuum chamber (11)    Antenna-supporting elements (12)    High-frequency antennas (13)    Impedance matching device (15)    Internal space (111)
NOVELTY - The particles (11) are scattered over the surface (10s) of a substrate (10). A corrugated structure (12) is formed on the substrate surface by etching the substrate surface using the particles as a mask, while removing the mask by etching at the same time.    USE - Method for processing substrate e.g. sapphire substrate for mounting LED and silicon substrate for solar cells (both claimed). Can also be used for processing glass substrate, plastic substrate and metal substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The number of processing steps for forming corrugated structure on substrate surface can be reduced significantly, while improving the productivity efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the substrate processing method.    Substrate (10)    Substrate surface (10s)    Particle (11)    Corrugated structure (12)    Convex portion (13)
NOVELTY - A gate electrode (20g) is formed on a flexible substrate (10). An insulating layer (30) formed on protective film is transferred to the main surface of substrate, while pressing insulating layer against substrate. The protective film containing polyethylene terephthalate resin is peeled from insulating layer containing thermosetting resin. The source-drain electrodes (20a,20d) are formed on insulating layer at a region corresponding to gate electrode. A semiconductor layer (40) is formed on insulating layer containing source-drain electrodes.    USE - Manufacturing method of flexible semiconductor device for use in flat panel display e.g. organic electroluminescent display, LCD, electrophoresis display used in electronic paper or digital paper, computer. Can also be used in memory, solar cell, sensor, micro processing unit.    ADVANTAGE - Flexible semiconductor device excellent in productivity can be obtained. Variation in the electrical property of the thin film transistor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for flexible semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the flexible semiconductor device.    Flexible substrate (10)    Gate electrode (20g)    Source-drain electrodes (20s,20d)    Insulating layer (30)    Semiconductor layer (40)
NOVELTY - A control unit (6) calculates the wait-enabled time to wait for start of a fuel cell (2), based on the power charged by a secondary battery (52), when an ignition key is turned ON. The control unit turns ON an alarm lamp to alert a driver that the fuel cell cannot be started, when the fuel cell is not started until the wait-enabled time has elapsed. The control unit starts operating a traction motor (54) normally using the power of fuel cell and secondary battery, if the fuel cell is started before the wait-enabled time.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and power generation system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is stopped without using the power stored in secondary battery if start of fuel cell is impossible by alerting the driver. The setup time of fuel cell system is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (6)    Secondary battery (52)    Traction motor (54)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet has polybutylene-terephthalate outer layers (1a), a three-layer composite film (3) comprising polycarbonate core layer (2a) provided between the outer layers, and a damp-proof layer (4) laminated on the composite film.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance and organic solvent-proof property, and economically provides solar cell module having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Polybutylene-terephthalate outer layers (1a)    Polycarbonate core layer (2a)    Three-layer composite film (3)    Damp-proof layer (4)
NOVELTY - The power system uses both fuel cell and chargeable secondary battery such as lithium ion battery. A H-bridge type direct current (DC)-DC converter (10) obtains output voltage of power system by adding the difference between voltage of fuel cell (Vfc) and necessary target output voltage of fuel cell. A control circuit (18) controls the converter so that the output voltage (Vout) of the converter is transformed into target output voltage. An overcharge protection circuit controls the charging of secondary battery.    USE - Electric power system for portable information technology equipments such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The H-bridge type DC-DC converter is controlled reliably. The power efficiency of the electric power system is improved by using H-bridge type DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the electric power system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    H-bridge type DC-DC converter (10)    Isolation amplifier (16)    Control circuit (18)    Carrier generating unit (22)    Gate drive circuit (36)    Voltage of fuel cell (Vfc)    Output voltage of converter (Vout)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming transparent conductive film (12) and current collection wiring (13) on substrate (11). A porous oxide semiconductor layer (15A) is formed on conductive film in the area where wiring is not formed, and porous oxide semiconductor layer is baked. A protective layer (14) composed of insulating resin having heat resistance of 250 degrees C or more is formed so as to cover the wiring. The substrate is heated above 250 degrees C during or after the formation of protective layer and before absorption of pigment by the porous oxide semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode substrate used for photoelectric transducer (claimed) such as dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption of contaminant by the porous oxide semiconductor layer can be decreased, and photoelectric transducer excellent in power generation characteristic can be obtained. The porous oxide semiconductor layer can be fully baked before forming the wiring protective layer. Since insulating resin is used for protective layer, the protective layer can be formed without any defect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode substrate; and    (2) photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode substrate during manufacturing process.    Substrate (11)    Transparent conductive film (12)    Current collection wiring (13)    Protective layer (14)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (15A)
NOVELTY - A crystalline silicon substrate having side (I) and side (II) opposite to side (I) is provided, phosphorus is pre-diffused into side (I) of the substrate to render a phosphorus diffused layer having an initial depth, the side (I) of the substrate is blocked, and side (II) of the substrate is exposed to boron diffusion source. The substrate is heated for certain period of time and to certain temperature so as to diffuse boron into side (II) of substrate and to simultaneously diffuse the phosphorus further into the substrate to obtain crystalline silicon solar cell.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline silicon solar cell (claimed) such as boron-emitter n-based solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides crystalline silicon solar cell having improved series resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crystalline silicon substrate having side (I) and side (II) opposite to side (I) is provided, phosphorus is pre-diffused into side (I) of the substrate to render a phosphorus diffused layer having an initial depth, the side (I) of the substrate is blocked, and side (II) of the substrate is exposed to a boron diffusion source. The substrate is heated for a certain period of time and to a certain temperature so as to diffuse boron into the side (II) of the substrate and to simultaneously diffuse the phosphorus further into the substrate to obtain crystalline silicon solar cell. The substrate is heated under atmosphere containing oxygen and phosphorus pentoxide to form film comprising silica and phosphorus pentoxide. The side (II) of the substrate is exposed to boron diffusion source under atmosphere containing oxygen and boron oxide. The boron oxide is produced by leading nitrogen through tribromoborane liquid.
NOVELTY - A cell electrode (106) formed on light receiving surface of crystalline silicon substrate (104) extracts external power and a front surface tab line (201) connected to cell electrode. A rear surface electrode (105) is formed on light reflecting/receiving surface and rear surface tab line (202) is connected to rear surface electrode. The rear surface electrode and rear surface tab line are connected using resin conductive paste (301) or resin conductive film, and rear surface electrode is uniformly formed on light reflecting/receiving surface.    USE - Photovoltaic cell for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of photovoltaic cell is improved and cost of the cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Crystalline silicon substrate (104)    Rear surface electrode (105)    Cell electrode (106)    Front surface tab line (201)    Rear surface tab line (202)    Resin conductive film or paste (301)
NOVELTY - The device has unit cells (104,105) comprising single crystal semiconductor layer (106) formed between the impurity semiconductor layers (107,108) and non-single crystal semiconductor layer (109) that is formed between the impurity semiconductor layers (110,111) respectively. The conductive clusters (132) formed of metal are formed at the bonding interface between the impurity semiconductor layers (108,110) of respective unit cells.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device e.g. solar battery used for charging fluorescent lamp, LED, electroluminescent panel and small-sized electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive clusters are formed between the impurity semiconductor layers of respective unit cells, ohmic contact can be formed efficiently between the unit cells. Hence, the flow of current between the unit cells is improved while reducing the loss of light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of tandem photoelectric conversion device.    Unit cells (104,105)    Single crystal semiconductor layer (106)    Impurity semiconductor layers (107,108,110,111)    Non-single crystal semiconductor layer (109)    Conductive clusters (132)
NOVELTY - The fastener (3) has a locating groove (8) exhibiting a height that corresponds to a thickness of an associated fastening bar for free-of-play location. Another locating groove (7) exhibits a height that is larger than a thickness of another fastening bar such that a holder (1) is tiltable opposite to a mounting rail in an accommodated condition of the fastening bar. A distance between a groove ground of the locating groove (7) and an inner side of an opposite side piece (6) is larger than a width of the mounting rail in a region of the two fastening bars. The holder is made of plastic.    USE - Solar module fastener.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the fastener ensures a simple assembly of the fastener and a high loading capacity and/or security for the fastener.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a holder of a solar module fastener.    Holder (1)    Solar module fastener (3)    Side pieces (5, 6)    Locating grooves (7, 8)    Passage openings (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The technique involves washing a crystalline silicon sheet, and sending the crystalline silicon sheet into a reaction room in 600 millimeter/minute speed. The environment temperature of the reaction room is maintained to about 480 degrees centigrade. The temperature of the constant temperature region in the reaction room is stabilized. A silicon nitride film is grown by inletting silane and ammonia into the room. A residual gas in the reaction room is extracted, and nitrogen is input to the chamber and evacuated. The silicon sheet is taken from reaction room to finish the deposition process.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar cell anti-reflecting film production technique.    ADVANTAGE - The technique effectively reduces the reflecting loss of surface incident light, and improves the compactness of the surface anti-reflecting film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a crystalline silicon solar cell anti-reflecting film production technique.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves washing a substrate, and producing a P-type noncrystalline silicon carbide thin film over the substrate. An I-type amorphous silicon thin film is produced over the P-type noncrystalline silicon carbide thin film. An N-type microcrystal silicon thin film is formed over the I-type amorphous silicon thin film by utilizing phosphine and silane. The P-type noncrystalline silicon carbide thin film is formed over the N-type microcrystal silicon thin film. Aluminum bottom electrodes are vapor deposited by a resistor evaporative-type vacuum aluminized device.    USE - Method for producing an amorphous silicon lamination solar cell in a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables widening of the spectral response scale of the lamination cell, effectively resists the photo-induced recession degradation, increases the photoelectric transformation efficiency and stability of the cell, and enables mass production of the cell in an easy and a simple manner.
NOVELTY - The cell has two junctions that are generated on a substrate, where the substrate is made of silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and indium phosphide sheets. Doping barrier layers with similar electric conductivity are respectively grown at two sides of a tunnel junction for connecting with the two junctions. Lattice parameters of the doping barrier layers are similar to the lattice parameter of the tunnel junction. Bandwidths of the doping barrier layers are greater than the bandwidth of the tunnel junction.    USE - Multijunction solar cell for a high-power concentrated solar generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively prevents high-concentration impurities doped in the tunnel junction from being dispersed outwards by utilizing the doping barrier layers, improves transfer efficiency, and prolongs the service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multijunction solar cell.
NOVELTY - A coating liquid contains metal oxide particles, solvent and amine group-containing compound (I).    USE - Coating liquid is used for forming semiconductor film for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the semiconductor film which is formed using the coating liquid has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating liquid contains metal oxide particles, solvent and amine group-containing compound of formula: R1-(R2-N(-R3)-C(=O)-N(-R4)-R5)n-R6 (I).    R3,R4=H or alkyl;    R1,R6=alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, group having polyoxyalkylene chain or group having polyester chain;    R2,R5=alkylene, alkenylene, arylene, bivalent group having polyester chain or bivalent group having polyoxyalkylene chain;and    n=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electroconductive base material (1)    Metal oxide (2)    Pigment (3)    Charge transfer layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The tandem-type thin-film CIGS solar cell has internal electrode layer (7), cadmium sulfide (CdS) made buffer layer (5), zinc oxide (ZnO) made buffer (4), ZnO or aluminum (Al) made transparent electrode layer (3), reflection prevention module (2) that are stacked in a concentric cylindrical form. A reinforcement line (9) is provided inside the center conductor electrode (8) placed in the internal electrode layer in a concentric cylindrical form.    USE - Tandem-type thin-film CIGS solar cell for overhead transmission and telephone lines installed in desert, seashore, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High-capacity electric power can be generated at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the tandem-type thin-film CIGS solar cell.    Reflection prevention module (2)    Transparent electrode layer (3)    Buffer layers (4,5)    Internal electrode layer (7)    Center conductor electrode (8)    Reinforcement line (9)
NOVELTY - A polymer precursor contains polymerizable compound(s) comprising an acryl group, and group(s) chosen from a triarylamine group, a phenylamine group, a carbazole group, a thiophene group and a fluorene group, and additive compound(s). The additive compound contains a polymerizable or cross-linkable group, and group(s) chosen from cyano group, and aromatic group.    USE - Polymer precursor is used for hole transport polymer for organic electronic device such as organic light emitting diode device, solar cell and organic thin film transistor (all claimed), and for liquid crystal display and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer precursor provides light emitting diode device having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer precursor contains polymerizable compound(s) comprising an acryl group, and group(s) chosen from a triarylamine group, a phenylamine group, a carbazole group, a thiophene group and a fluorene group, and additive compound(s). The additive compound contains a polymerizable or cross-linkable group, and group(s) chosen from cyano group, and aromatic group of formula: R-(CH2)n, R-R, R-alkene-R, or R-(O-(CH2)2-)n.    R=aromatic group;and    n=1-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of light emission;    (2) hole transport composition; and    (3) usage of hole transport polymer, which involves spin coating or ink jet printing a film of a hole transport polymer on a surface which is portion of organic electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical structure of the organic light emitting diode device.
NOVELTY - A transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel composition comprises (wt.%): transparent aqua-based zeolite sol-gel (0.1-15) having a particle size of less than or equal to 100 nm, a polysiloxane derivate (0.0001-10), a non-ionic surfactant (0.0001-10), a transparent aqua-based photocatalytic sol-gel of titanium dioxide (0.1-2) having a particle size of less than or equal to 100 nm, and de-ionized water (balance).    USE - As a transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel composition applied to a transparent substrate to form a transparent coating film upon surface of the substrate (claimed) used as protection covers of solar energy products and lighting lamps.    ADVANTAGE - The aqua-based nano sol-gel composition provides transparent coating film having properties of not decreasing the visible light and sunlight transmittance of the transparent substrate under the irradiation of light and self-cleaning, where the light can be either sunlight or artificial light. The coating film can reduce the high production costs of the conventional art, simplify the production process, lower the production temperature, save energy, lower the production cost, and is environmental friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for applying the transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel composition involving:    (1) preparing a transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel by well mixing, and then filtering, the transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel composition to obtain a transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel; and    (2) preparing a coating film upon a transparent substrate by applying the transparent aqua-based nano sol-gel to a surface of the transparent substrate evenly to form transparent coating film and then curing the coating film while retaining the evenness of the coating film so that the transparent coating film can adhere to the surface of the substrate more rigidly and reliably.
NOVELTY - The cell has a semiconductor electrode (200) and a counter electrode (300) facing each other. An electrolyte layer (230) is provided between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. The semiconductor electrode includes a nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer formed in pores of a transparent porous conductive layer and on a surface of the transparent porous conductive layer facing the counter electrode. Dye molecules are adsorbed into the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer. The porous conductive layer includes porous glass material such as tin, and a conductive polymer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell increases quantity of the dye molecules adsorbed into the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer and quantity of sunlight absorbed by the dye molecules, so that quantity of electrons generated from the sunlight increases, and electron movement path reduces, thus reducing loss of electrons during electron transfer process, and hence enhancing efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent layer (100)    Semiconductor electrode (200)    Electrolyte layer (230)    Counter electrode (300)    Conductive substrate (320)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a diode installed at a main body of a diode box (2), which is connected to a solar cell (201) of a solar cell module (200). The solar cell module comprises a bypass circuit for steadily delivering electricity produced in the solar cell. A separable junction box (1) is provided with the solar cell module and a junction box part (3). A terminal strip is united with a terminal strip installation globe and protrudes the diode. A bus bar (202) is connected to the terminal strip installation globe, and a cable (107) is provided in the main body of the junction box.    USE - Solar energy generating apparatus for use at a window and a door frame of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple circuit configuration, reduces the manufacturing cost, avoids the failure factors of the bus bar, reduces the length of the cable connected to the solar cell module, reduces the resistive loss, reduces the manufacturing cost and size of the junction box, and can be easily mounted on the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy generating apparatus.    Separable junction box (1)    Diode box (2)    Junction box part (3)    Cable (107)    Solar cell module (200)    Solar cell (201)    Bus bar (202)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer material contains a naphthalene compound (1).    USE - Material is used for photoelectric transducer such as organic solar cell for apparatus (all claimed) chosen from photodiode and imaging element.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent photoelectric transfer characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer material contains a naphthalene compound of formula (1).    R1-R14=H, halo, cyano, optionally substituted (1-40C alkyl, 2-40C alkenyl, 2-40C alkynyl, 6-40C aryl, 3-40C heteroaryl, 1-40C alkoxy group, 6-40C aryloxy group, 6-40C arylamino group or 1-40C alkylamino group).    R1-R14 combine to form a ring.
NOVELTY - Solar assembly apparatus comprises photovoltaic module(s). Each respective photovoltaic module has two opposing ends. The apparatus has an end rail to which one end of each photovoltaic module is fixed, and a stiffening member to which the end rail is attached.    USE - Solar assembly apparatus for use as solar cell panel. Can also be used in solar cell assembly or solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Each elongated photovoltaic module has photovoltaic surface portions facing away from the axis in different directions to receive light to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the flat solar cell panels.    Single flat panel module (34)    Axially-extending side rails (70)    End rail (72)    Comer brackets (74)    Groove (80)
NOVELTY - A direct methanol fuel cell carbon supported platinum base catalyst is prepared by mixing carbon carrier in a twice distilled water; adding platinum containing solution or mixture of platinum containing solution and other metal compound; adding a solvent; stirring at 60-90 degrees C to remove the water to obtain dry powder; dispersing obtained dry powder in glycol; adding a reducing agent; and stirring at 30-60 degrees C. The carbon carrier to platinum mass ratio is 8-9:1-2.    USE - Method of preparing a direct methanol fuel cell carbon supported platinum base catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple; employs glycol acting as solvent and protecting agent; does not require surface active agent, stabilizing agent or functional molecules; and suitable for industrial production.
NOVELTY - A macromolecular solution is prepared which is dropped down on a substrate, substrate is rotated, and amount of the macromolecular solution on the substrate is controlled. Then, substrate is heat-processed, and solvent in the macromolecular solution is removed, to obtain polymer film.    USE - Formation of polymer film is used for electrical and electronics materials such as polymer light-emitting diode, polymer solar battery and polymer transistor, and optical materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer film having high conductivity, transparency, and reduced thickness.
NOVELTY - A laminate has an organic compound layer and an inorganic compound layer (104) provided on a surface of a fluorine resin film (101). The organic compound layer is organic compound layer (A) (102) and organic compound layer (B) (103). The fluorine resin film contains fluorine compound having addition polymerization functional group. The organic compound layer (A) is formed on the fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer (B) is formed in the side which touches the inorganic compound layer. The organic compound layer (B) contains (meth)acryl compound.    USE - Laminate is used for back surface protection sheet (claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate economically provides back surface protection sheet having excellent weather resistance, water resistance and damp-proofing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminate has an organic compound layer and an inorganic compound layer provided on a surface of a fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer is organic compound layer (A) and organic compound layer (B). The fluorine resin film contains fluorine compound having addition polymerization functional group. The organic compound layer (A) is formed on the fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer (B) is formed in the side which touches the inorganic compound layer. The organic compound layer (B) contains (meth)acryl compound having trialkoxy silyl group. The (meth)acryl compound has molecular weight of 150-600. The organic compound layer and inorganic compound layer are formed using vapor deposition method in vacuum atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminate.    Fluorine resin film (101)    Organic compound layer A (102)    Organic compound layer B (103)    Inorganic compound layer (104)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a back contact solar cell comprises texturing a front surface of the solar cell; performing an emitter diffusion; depositing a barrier layer on the front surface; removing a portion of the emitter diffusion from a rear surface of the solar cell; performing an emitter diffusion having a relatively lower sheet resistance in a desired pattern on the rear surface; removing the barrier layer from the front surface; and depositing an antireflective coating on the front surface. The barrier layer and/or antireflective coating comprise silicon nitride.    USE - Method of manufacturing a back contact solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces one-side textured, one-side untextured back contact cells while simultaneously providing a selective emitter.
NOVELTY - The modifier has reformation water flow path (25) which supplies water (S) towards the reformed-gas generation unit (20). The water discharge pipe (53) including a cut-off valve (43) is positioned which guides water without introducing into reformed gas generation unit, when the temperature of the flow path is increased.    USE - Modifier for electric power generating apparatus e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate modification processing can be carried out even if the temperature of the reformation water flow path is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (10)    Reformed-gas generation unit (20)    Reformation water flow path (25)    Cut-off valve (43)    Water discharge pipe (53)    Water (S)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a mask (12) on surface of the plate-shaped porous structure (10), so that opening formed in surface of the porous structure is covered. The porous structure is then metal-plated by immersing it in a metal plating bath. The mask is removed from the porous structure after the completion of the metal-plating process.    USE - Metal-plating method of porous structure of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of a metal-plating film inside the porous structure is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the metal-plating process of porous structure.    Porous structure (10)    Mask (12)    Metal-plating film (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning electrodes (14) and source-gas supply nozzles (15) along bottom surface of reactor, satisfying preset positional relationship comprising ratio of distance (D) between central lines of electrode and source-gas supply nozzle along horizontal direction and distance (L) between top centers (A,B) of electrode and source-gas supply nozzle along vertical direction. The number of electrodes per reactor is set to be 30 or more. Polycrystalline silicon is deposited to each silicon rod (20) fixed on electrode by supplying source gas in reactor.    USE - Method for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon used in manufacturing of solar cell panel, silicon single panel, etc., using siemens technique.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform supply of source gas with respect to silicon rod can be easily achieved by setting proper positional relationship between electrodes and source-gas supply nozzles positioned along bottom surface of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the arrangement of electrodes and source-gas supply nozzles in reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (14)    Source-gas supply nozzle (15)    Silicon rod (20)    Top centers of electrode and source-gas supply nozzle (A,B)    Distance between central lines of electrode and source-gas supply nozzle along horizontal direction (D)    Distance between top centers of electrode and source-gas supply nozzle along vertical direction (L)
NOVELTY - The edges of the sealed glass plates of waste panel (1), are cut simultaneously. The sheets are separated by dispelling the lamination. The fine particles are produced on surface of glass plate by blasting that involves hitting the twisted metal sphere or ceramic ball mounted on glass plate surface, using rotor plate of rotor. The initial velocity of the rotor is detected by a sensor and an optimal transfer speed of the metal spheres or ceramic ball is controlled by on/off operation of blasting machine.    USE - Processing method of waste panel such as flat panel display, LCD, solar cell panel and plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - The perfect removal process is made possible and the need for waste liquid processing is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram explaining the waste panel processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste panel (1)    Cut device (2)    Inversion installation (3)    Blast installation (4)    Dust collector (5)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of low-resistant indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film, involves forming ITO thin film on a crystalline substrate by low-voltage sputtering method, oxygen cluster beam assisted vapor deposition method, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method, organometallic CVD method, organometallic CVD atomic-layer deposition method and/or molecular beam epitaxy method. The crystalline substrate is yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) single crystal, sapphire substrate and/or substrate provided with zinc oxide thin film having c-axis orientation.    USE - Manufacture of low-resistant indium tin oxide thin film on crystalline substrate (claimed) used as transparent electrode of display devices such as super twisted nematic type liquid crystal display and thin film transistor type liquid crystal display, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides low-resistant ITO thin film having uniform film thickness. The ITO thin film has high quality, excellent mobility, density and crystallinity. High-resolution liquid crystal display is provided using the ITO thin film. The efficiency of solar cell is improved by using the ITO thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of low-resistant ITO thin film, involves forming ITO thin film on a crystalline substrate by low-voltage sputtering method, oxygen cluster beam assisted vapor deposition method, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method, organometallic CVD method, organometallic CVD atomic-layer deposition method and/or molecular beam epitaxy method. The crystalline substrate is yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) single crystal, sapphire substrate and/or substrate provided with zinc oxide thin film having c-axis orientation. The content of tin oxide in ITO thin film is 2.8-10.5 mol%. The ITO thin film has C rare-earth type indium oxide (In2O3) crystal structure or corundum type In2O3 crystal structure.
NOVELTY - The charging device has an electric power generator (30) such as polycrystal silicon solar cell and fuel cell that varies electric power generation amount according to surrounding environmental status e.g. light requirement. A step-up circuit (91) raises voltage of electric power generated by the electric power generator. A current limiting circuit (92) limits the electric current supplied to the charging battery (81) e.g. lithium ion secondary cell which is charged based on raise in voltage of electric power.    USE - Charging device for use in portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as personal handy-phone system (PHS), personal digital assistant (PDA), portable navigation apparatus, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The charging operation of charging battery can be performed steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of power supply unit of mobile telephone. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generator (30)    Charging battery (81)    Charge pump (90)    Step-up circuit (91)    Current limiting circuit (92)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (10) has an electrically conductive film (12) which is formed on a surface (11a) of a substrate (11). The glass particles (14) are scattered on a surface (12a) of the electrically conductive film. A catalyst conduct layer (13) is formed on the surface of the electrically conductive film such that the glass particles are covered by the catalyst conduct layer.    USE - Positive electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell e.g. silicon type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass particles formed on the surface of the electrically conductive film are covered by the catalyst conduct layer, hence the charge transfer resistance is reduced and thus the electro-conductivity and electric potential of the positive electrode are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of positive electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Positive electrode (10)    Substrate (11)    Substrate surface (11a)    Electrically conductive film (12)    Surface of electrically conductive film (12a)    Catalyst conduct layer (13)    Glass particles (14)
NOVELTY - The processing apparatus (10) has an antenna support (12) protruding towards the interior space (111) of vacuum vessel (11) from the central region of upper wall surface of vacuum vessel. Several high frequency antennas (13) are attached to the antenna support.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus for manufacture of substrate used in LCD and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma utilization efficiency is improved, so that the frequency of cleaning of inner wall of vacuum vessel can be decreased and driving cost of apparatus can be reduced. The operation rate of apparatus is also improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the plasma processing apparatus.    Plasma processing apparatus (10)    Vacuum vessel (11)    Antenna support (12)    High frequency antennas (13)    Interior space of vacuum vessel (111)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (10) has several unicells provided in housing (12) which consists of several housing sections. A bulkhead disposed between the housing sections has several openings to allow the unicells to pass through the bulkhead. A clamp compresses the bulkhead to form gas-tight seal between the bulkhead and the unicells.    USE - Fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The undesired flow of the gaseous reactants through the sealed sections at normal operating pressures can be prevented by forming gas-tight seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module (10)    Housing (12)    Endplates (32,34)    Gas inlet (42)    Gas outlet (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing metal film (304) for crystallization on substrate (302). A top layer (310) made of amorphous silicon is formed on polycrystalline silicon made seed layer (308) having predominant surface crystallographic orientation. The metal film is irradiated from rear side of substrate by using pulsed laser (400) so as to melt portion (410) of top layer interfaced with seed layer. The interface portion is re-solidified to form epitaxial textured crystalline thick film with seed layer so that releasing heat melts adjacent portion (420) of top layer.    USE - Method for preparing thick crystalline film used in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The quality of epitaxial textured crystalline thick film can be improved and can be compatible with low temperature substrate. The crystallization velocity of thick film can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fabricating method of solar cell; and    (2) system for preparing thick crystalline film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thick crystalline film formation process.    Thick crystalline film (300)    Substrate (302)    Metal film (304)    Seed layer (308)    Top layer (310)    Pulsed laser (400)    Portions of top layer (410,420)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a translucent resin substrate (1) consisting of a light receiving surface (1a) and a back surface (1b). A solar cell element (2) is provided on the back surface of the translucent substrate. The solar cell element is sealed using a sealing material such as ultraviolet (UV) ray cured resin or silicone resin.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having high electric power generation efficiency is obtained by reducing absorption of light between the translucent substrate and the solar cell element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the solar cell module.    Translucent substrate (1)    Light receiving surface (1a)    Back surface (1b)    Solar cell element (2)    Module frame (4)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic layer (13) is formed on the surface of a metal plate (11). The glass made substrate (10) is welded with the thermoplastic resin layer of the metal plate by non-contact heating through irradiation of laser beam and glass made substrate is joined with the metal plate by applying pressure on both sides of the thermoplastic resin layer.    USE - Method of joining metal plate to glass made substrate for manufacturing dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plate is joined with glass made substrate easily without producing deformation in differential thermal expansion of metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the process of joining metal plate to glass made substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass made substrate (10)    Laser absorption layer (10a)    Metal plate (11)    Thermoplastic resin layer (13)    Seat (13a)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises first and second electrodes facing each other, and electrolyte layer between the electrodes. The first electrode comprises a structure formed of conductive fibers, nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer formed on surface of the structure of the conductive fiber, and dye molecules adsorbed in the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer.    USE - A dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved flexibility, intensity, processability, and energy conversion efficiency, and has easy mass manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a stack structure of the conductive fiber.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (100) has a transparent frame (2) made of acryl resin that covers the sides of a solar cell panel (1). The frame has a recessed region in which the edge of the solar cell panel is inserted. The solar cell panel and frame are joined by a silicon type adhesive.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in the electric power generation efficiency due to shadow of the frame is prevented by using a transparent frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (1)    Transparent frame (2)    Solar cell element (3)    Connection wiring (4)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode paste contains electroconductive particles, glass frit, resin binder and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide particles contain 10 wt.% or more of particles having specific surface area of 3 m2/g or less with respect to the total amount of the zinc oxide particles. The glass frit is lead-free. The electroconductive particles are chosen from silver particles, gold particles, palladium particles, copper particles, aluminum particles, and particles of their alloys, preferably silver particles.    USE - Electrode paste for manufacturing solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of electrode paste in the solar cells increases the degree of freedom for choosing burning conditions, and enables to manufacture solar cells with high quality. The occurrence of defective products caused by discrepancy between a set temperature and the burning temperature is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacturing process of the electrode paste.    Substrate (102)    Electrode (110)    Aluminum electrode (112)    Silver electrode (114)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has modification unit that generates fuel gas by reforming the fuel with supplied water. A carbon monoxide reduction unit has catalyst that reduces the carbon monoxide contained in fuel gas from modification unit, by converting into carbon dioxide. A control apparatus changes the reformation water quantity supplied to modification unit and controls temperature of catalyst in carbon monoxide reduction unit to maintain in target temperature based on converted amount of carbon dioxide.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst in carbon monoxide reduction unit can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a front substrate, a front electrode (3) and a semiconductor film (5). The front electrode is provided between the front substrate and semiconductor film. The front electrode of photovoltaic device comprises a primary conductive layer and a secondary conductive layer. The secondary conductive layer is positioned between primary conductive layer and semiconductor film. The secondary conductive layer comprises titanium zinc oxide doped with aluminum and/or niobium.    USE - Photovoltaic device for e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device is highly efficient, and has excellent transparency and high transmission characteristics, and effectively reduces light reflection due to high refractive index.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device .    Glass substrate (1,11)    Dielectric layer (2)    Front electrode (3)    Semiconductor film (5)    Back contact (7)    Adhesive layer (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has integrated circuit (IC) tag (5) attached to appropriate position of clamp board (1) using adhesive agent or tape with respect to fuel cell laminated structure. The IC tag has transmission function to transmit intrinsic information about kind of raw material or kind of precious metal element, stored in memory to receiver provided in management system of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic information with apparatus specification confirmable at the time of shipment is obtained easily from outside by providing IC tag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for management system of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell laminated structure.    Clamp board (1)    Rod (2)    Nut (3)    Manifold (4)    IC tag (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a solar cell having a light-receiving surface covered by a translucent portion. A case (30) covers back side of the solar cell. A conductive output cable (40) is buried in the case. The one end (95a) of the output cable is connected to solar cell and other end (95b) is exposed outside. The output cable is provided with a connecting terminal (95) that locks output cable with the case.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The output cable can be strongly fixed to the case covering the back side of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the connecting terminal of the solar cell module.    Case (30)    Output cable (40)    Connecting terminal (95)    Ends of output cable (95a,95b)
NOVELTY - An ionic compound contains substituted imidazolium compound (1) and cyano group-containing compound.    USE - Ionic compound is used for electrolyte solution material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrochemical devices such as lithium ion secondary battery, electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, portable electronic device, electrochromic display element, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound provides the electrolyte solution material having high ionic conductivity and excellent hot water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic compound contains substituted imidazolium compound of formula (1) and cyano group-containing compound. The cyano group-containing anionic compound is of formula: (NC)a-X-(Q)b-NOn.    R1-R5=optionally coupled organic group;    X=B, C, N, O, Al, Si, P, As or Se;    Q=organic group;    a=1 or more;    b=0 or more;and    n=1 or 2.
NOVELTY - The technique involves obtaining silicon piece in/out of a quartz reaction chamber at about 780 degrees centigrade, and rising temperature of a furnace to 870 degrees centigrade through a controlled way. Pure oxygen is passed to deactivate a surface of the piece after stabilizing temperature, where the flow rate of the oxygen is of 5 liter per minute. A silicon oxide layer is formed on the surface of the piece, and temperature of the furnace is reduced to 845 degrees centigrade. Source-containing nitrogen gas is poured after stabilizing the temperature, and the piece is obtained.    USE - Technique for deactivating a crystalline silicon solar cell and producing an emitting electrode i.e. positive-negative (PN) joint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a crystalline silicon solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film contains 0.2-5 atomic% of cerium-doped zinc oxide. The conductive film has component composition with carbon content as unavoidable impurity of 40 ppm or less. The transparent conductive film further contains aluminum-doped zinc oxide.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display device, antistatic electrically conductive coating film, gas sensor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has improved transparency and industrial effect property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sputtering target used for formation of transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film contains zinc oxide with boron atom and hydrogen atom. The transparent conductive film has hydrogen atomic percentage of interface of a side for from the base layer to a predetermined position lower than hydrogen atomic percentage of the base layer side interface to the predetermined position. The transparent conductive film has boron atomic percentage of interface of a side for from the base layer to a predetermined position lower than boron atomic percentage of the base layer side interface to the predetermined position.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for photoelectric conversion apparatus such as photo sensor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has low resistance and increased corrugation. The photoelectric conversion apparatus has improved short circuit current density and high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent conductive film is arranged on a base layer. The transparent conductive film contains zinc oxide with boron atom more than 2x 1019 per cm3 and hydrogen atom more than 2x 1020 per cm3. The maximum value of atomic percentage is measured by secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS). The transparent conductive film has hydrogen atomic percentage of interface of a side for from the base layer to a predetermined position lower than hydrogen atomic percentage of the base layer side interface to the predetermined position. The transparent conductive film has boron atomic percentage of interface of a side for from the base layer to a predetermined position lower than boron atomic percentage of the base layer side interface to the predetermined position. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell has a transparent base plate comprising a front electrode layer (2), back electrode layer, and amorphous silicon thin film layer. A pair of shielded wires (7) in front and back electrode layers have width of 0.03-0.07 mm. A laser scribing line with width of 0.03-0.07 mm in silicon thin film layer, connects anode and cathode of the solar cell. The work surface inside the cell has multiple cell units which are connected in series with the same effective area.    USE - Circular thin film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The irregular cell unit can be scribed accurately by adopting advanced laser marking technology. The width of the ineffective area inside the solar cell is reduced so that effective work area of the cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing circular thin film silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the circular thin film silicon solar cell.    Front electrode layer (2)    Shielded wire (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a high-doped region (2) and a low-doped region (3) provided below a surface of a silicon chip (1), where the high-doped region is printed with phosphorus paste (4) that is utilized as a high-doped diffusion phosphorus source. The low-doped region is provided with a deposited phosphorus layer (5) that is utilized as a low-doped diffusion phosphorus source, where the low-doped region is formed by a part of phosphorus in the phosphorus paste that is deposited on the surface of the silicon chip.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has simple structure and convenient realization, and causes less pollution. The solar cell is suitable for industrial production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a crystalline silicon solar cell.    Silicon chip (1)    High-doped region (2)    Low-doped region (3)    Phosphorus paste (4)    Deposited phosphorus layer (5)
NOVELTY - A glass comprises silica (67%), sodium oxide (10-20%), calcium oxide (5-15%), magnesium oxide (0-8%), alumina (0-5%), potassium oxide (0-5%), ferric oxide (0.01-0.2), iron oxide (0.03 or less) and chromium oxide having concentration of 1-5 ppm excluding cerium oxide, and has glass redox of 0.12 or less. The glass has visible transmission of 85%, and is decolorized to have aasterisk value and basterisk value from -0.5 to 0.5. The glass further includes titanium oxide.    USE - Glass is used for architectural windows, patterned glass applications, residential windows, furniture, solar cells and automotive windows.    ADVANTAGE - The glass has high visible transmission and quality.
NOVELTY - A proton-conductive composite electrolyte film contains metal oxide hydrate particles (12) having proton conductivity, and organic molecular material (11) having proton conductivity. The metal oxide hydrate particles have hydration quantity per molecule of 2.5 or more and average coagulated particle diameter of 1 mu m or less. The content of metal oxide hydrate particles is 20-70 weight% with respect to total weight of metal oxide hydrate particles and organic macromolecular material.    USE - Proton-conductive composite electrolyte film used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed) such as direct methanol fuel call and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte film has excellent proton conductivity and low fuel penetration property. The fuel cell comprising the membrane electrode assembly containing the composite electrolyte film has excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of proton-conductive composite electrolyte film.    Organic molecular material (11)    Metal oxide hydrate particles (12)    Transmitted light (13)    Scattered light (14)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has photovoltaic element (101), filler (102) consisting of heat bondable fluororesin and surface film (103). The surface film contains ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, ethylene trifluorochloroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer and/or tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer. The module does not contain an ultraviolet absorber on the filler and surface film.    USE - Solar cell module is installed on roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent weather resistance, water-repellent property, contamination resistance, mechanical strength, and improved reliability and conversion efficiency over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module has photovoltaic element, filler consisting of heat bondable fluororesin and surface film. The surface film contains ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, ethylene trifluorochloroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer and/or tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer. The module does not contain an ultraviolet absorber on the filler and surface film. The heat bondable fluororesin contains carbonyl group, epoxy group and/or carboxyl ester group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a solar cell.    Photovoltaic element (101)    Filler (102)    Surface film (103)    Back surface filler (104)    Back surface coated film (105)
NOVELTY - A corrosion resistant electrically conductive covering material has platinum group metal layer formed on the surface of metal substrate as plating layer, 1st intermediate layer consist of group 4 and/or 5 metal oxide thin film and 2nd intermediate layer consist of platinum group metals or their oxides.    USE - Corrosion resistant electrically conductive covering material for electric power feeding roll used in metal plating apparatus, dye sensitized solar cell electrodes, polymer electrolyte fuel cell separator (claimed), electrochemical reaction tank or electrolytic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesiveness of platinum group metal plating layer with metal substrate and electroconductivity are greatly improved by forming intermediate layers, conductive property and corrosion resistance are improved remarkably, electroconductive path is maintained for a long period of time and favorable power generation and high conductor characteristics are exhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of corrosion resistant electrically conductive covering material which involves forming group 4 and/or 5 metal oxide layer on metal substrate by heat processing, applying, drying and baking coating liquid consist of alcohol solution of platinum group metallic compound to form a platinum group metal and/or its oxide content layer and forming platinum group metal plating layer; and    (2) metal corrosion resistant electroconductive method which involves forming metal oxide film on surface of substrate by heat processing and applying, drying and baking platinum group containing metallic compound on metal oxide film to form platinum group containing metal film on the outermost layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of battery characteristics of cell which uses the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The cell has a fuel gas flow route pouring fuel gas i.e. hydrogen-containing-gas, in a surface direction of a metal separator (18). A fuel gas exit communicating hole supplies the fluid gas along a lamination direction. Multiple rubber-made wall members partition-off between the fluid gas flow route and the communicating hole, and are provided in the metal separator. A groove part (56a) is formed between the wall members. Rigidity of an edge part (58a) adjacent to the groove part is higher than rigidity of part (60a). Height (h1) of the edge part is larger than height (h2) of the part (60a).    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively prevents the increase of the bending volume of the separator, so that a seal linear load does not fall, and reliably maintaining high sealing performance by economical and simple structure. The cell is convenient to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a metal separator.    Height (h1, h2)    Metal separator (18)    Groove part (56a)    Edge part (58a)    Part (60a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has container (11) that stores chemical substances (10) such as borohydride. A balloon (21) supplies catalyst solution (20) provided from exterior to injection opening (16) of container through tube (12). A retrogression prevention unit limits supply amount of catalyst solution from tube, based on gas pressure generated by chemical reaction from container. The rate of chemical reaction is controlled based on pressure difference generated with respect to supply of catalyst solution from balloon.    USE - Hydrogen gas supply apparatus of fuel cell system for mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient hydrogen gas supply is performed with sufficient precision according to variation in fuel consumption of fuel cell system during normal temperature and pressure environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of hydrogen gas supply apparatus.    Chemical substance (10)    Container (11)    Tube (12)    Injection opening (16)    Catalyst solution (20)    Balloon (21)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell (5) and a supply unit (7) for supplying a mixed gas containing an odorization agent and hydrogen to fuel cell. The odorization agent is odoriferous hydrocarbon compound having double bond or triple bond. The supply unit contains molybdenum carbide.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has improved performance and durability, and wastage of energy is reduced. The requirement of heating at high temperature is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of fuel cell system.    Hydrogen storage unit (1)    Odorization agent storage unit (2)    Mixing unit (3)    Gas flow path (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Hydrogenation unit (6)    Supply unit (7)
NOVELTY - An isoindoline-containing precursor compound (1) is converted to porphyrin and/or azaporphyrin, by performing reverse Diels-Alder reaction, and to obtain a film.    USE - Manufacture of film such as organic-semiconductor film for manufacturing organic electronic device such as field effect transistor, photoelectric transducer (both claimed), solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The film is efficiently manufactured. The organic electronic device formed using film has excellent mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An isoindoline-containing precursor compound of formula (1) is converted to porphyrin and/or azaporphyrin, by performing reverse Diels-Alder reaction, and to obtain a film.    R1,R2=hydrocarbon optionally substituted by 1-10C substituent;    Q=CH or N;    M=H or metal atom;and    n=0-2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for naphthalocyanine film, which contains naphthalocyanine and has mobility of 1x 10-5 cm2/Vs or more.
NOVELTY - The relay module has openings that mark electrode contact points by the polymer carrier foil. The openings are placed at the rear side of the thin layered solar cells and equipped with conductive connecting units. The electrode contact points are connected in parallel or in series with electrodes of the thin layered solar cells.    USE - Relay module for thin layered solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The relay module has openings that mark electrode contact points by the polymer carrier foil, and hence ensures simple and cost-effective manufacturing with high efficiency of solar energy transformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing thin film solar cells on polymer carriers with suitability for module interconnection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of serially interconnected thin film solar cells.    Substrate (1)    Rear contact (2)    Contact finger (7a)    Connecting and contacting element (11)    Connecting cable (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves dehydrating an anode exhaust gas of a high temperature fuel cell stack (10), and providing a gas separation system in which non-electrochemical parts are separated and delivered outward. Remaining anode exhaust gas is mixed with fuel e.g. natural gas, supplied to a high temperature fuel cell system (2). The remaining gas is supplied to an anode gas chamber (11) of the stack. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen gases are separated from the anode exhaust gas in the gas separation system. Electrochemical parts utilized in the chamber are mixed with the fuel.    USE - Method for operating a high temperature fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows efficient production of electrical energy and supply of process heat during cogeneration of heat and power. The method allows optimization of efficiency of power generation and heat supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high temperature fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high temperature fuel cell system.    High temperature fuel cell system (2)    High temperature fuel cell stack (10)    Anode gas chamber (11)    Gas-tight electrolyte (12)    Cathode gas chamber (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing (120) a substrate for depositing a junction layer. The silicon-doped junction layer and a silicon-based passivation layer are deposited (151) on the substrate using hot wire chemical vapor deposition (HWCVD) process. The junction layer is formed using silane gas with dopant gas such as phosphine, phosphorus, arsenic or boron, while the passivation layer is formed using silane gas with passivation gas such as ammonia.    USE - Semiconductor device formation method e.g. for photovoltaic cell or solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The junction layer and silicon nitride passivation layer are formed at low temperature. Thus, throughput, operation efficiency and service life are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for production of semi-conductor cells; and    (2) method for depositing junction layer on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the semiconductor device formation process.    Process for semiconductor device formation (110)    Step for preparation of substrate (120)    Step for formation of junction layer (151)    Step for finishing semiconductor device formation process (180)
NOVELTY - The cell has a substrate comprising electroplatable conductors with an initial conductive metallic layer on the substrate. Several additional metal layers are formed on the solar cell, to improve electrical conductivity of solar cell, and to prevent corrosion or oxidation of solar cell conductor material. The organic protective coating is applied to the additional metal layers, to control oxidation or other surface reactions occurring on the conductive metallic layer and additional metal layers.    USE - Metallized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductivity of the conductors in solar cells is improved, so that the electrical efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for making metallized solar cell; and    (2) method for enhancing electrical conductivity or electrical efficiency of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the resistance before and after electroplating for various deposits on solar panel.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a precursor that is deposited on top of a substrate, and heat-treating the precursor. A selenide compound is provided with selenized copper, and formed on upper and lower parts of the mixed layers. The mixed layers of copper gallium, copper indium and selenide compound are laminated. Molybdenum is formed between the substrate and the precursor. The substrate is heat-treated at a specific temperature.    USE - Method for manufacturing a copper-gallium-indium-selenium (CIGS) light absorption layer of a solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids adhesion problem in the substrate during selenization process, provides stable copper-gallium-indium-selenium (CIGS) light absorption layer with better quality and low cost. The method prevents problem generated by poisonous gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery comprising a copper-gallium-indium-selenium (CIGS) light absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a copper-gallium-indium-selenium light absorption layer manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a wiring board (200) with substrate (111) and wirings (109,110) formed on the substrate. A photovoltaic cell (100) has electrodes (106,107) which are electrically connected with the wirings of wiring board in direct contact manner. A sealing material (125) is provided for sealing the wiring board and photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module with excellent electrical property and outstanding reliability can be obtained by direct contact of wiring and electrodes.    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)    N-type electrode (106)    P-type electrode (107)    N-type wiring (109)    P-type wiring (110)    Substrate (111)    Sealing material (125)    Wiring board (200)
NOVELTY - A carrier essentially comprising tin oxide is dispersed in a solution containing noble metal colloid, and the noble metal colloid is reduced so that the carrier is loaded with noble metal microparticles. The carrier loaded with the noble metal microparticles are separated from the liquid and dried. The dried carrier loaded with the noble metal particles is heat-treated at 80-250 degrees C in the presence of a reducing gas, to form electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for forming cathode of fuel cells (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode material having excellent electrochemical catalytic activity, by using a non-carbon conductive oxide carrier having high durability. The fuel cell has improved electric power generation performance by using the electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the power generation characteristics of fuel cell using the platinum-supported tin oxide as electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An organometallic compound chosen from tri(tetramethyl hexadodecyl) aluminum and aluminum compound (II), is new.    USE - Organometallic compound is used in composition for trapping moisture and oxygen and for forming hardened material used in organic electroluminescent device (all claimed), organic thin film transistor, organic solar cell and organic complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensor, especially as sealing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material formed using the composition containing the organometallic compound has excellent hygroscopic property, oxygen absorbing property, heat resistance, transparency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organometallic compound tri(tetramethyl hexadodecyl) aluminum and aluminum compound of formula (II), is new.    R1=H, 0-6C linear alkyl, branched alkyl and/or cycloalkyl;    l=1-10;    m=5-15;and    n=0-14.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an organic electroluminescent element.    Electroluminescent element (1)    Electroluminescent layer (2)    Structure (3)    Substrate (3a)    Trapping agent layer (4)
NOVELTY - An anode (20) is formed on a substrate (10), and a semiconductor raw material layer (40) is formed on the anodes. A polymer precursor layer (50) is formed on the semiconductor raw material layer by spin-coating, and semiconductor nanoparticles are formed from the semiconductor raw material layer. A polymer layer (55) is formed by performing heat-treatment on the polymer precursor layer, such that a photoelectron-motive force layer (60) is formed, and cathode (80) is formed on the photoelectron-motive force layer. Thus, the fabrication method of solar cell is preformed.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient solar cell is manufactured economically in short period of time, and provided improved photoelectron-motive force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode is formed on a substrate, and a semiconductor raw material layer is formed on the anodes. A polymer precursor layer is formed on the semiconductor raw material layer by spin-coating, and semiconductor nanoparticles are formed from the semiconductor raw material layer. A polymer layer is formed by performing heat-treatment on the polymer precursor layer, such that a photoelectron-motive force layer comprising polymer layer in which nanoparticles are embedded is formed, and cathode is formed on the photoelectron-motive force layer. Thus, the fabrication method of solar cell is preformed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Anode (20)    Hole transport layer (30)    Semiconductor raw material layer (40)    Polymer precursor layer (50)    Polymer layer (55)    Photoelectron-motive force layer (60)    Electron transport layer (70)    Cathode (80)
NOVELTY - A solar cell coupled to a substrate, has an active area at the top side. A frame coupled to the substrate, has an upper opening set above the active area of solar cell, for arranging an optical element (500). The frame has a lower opening having size smaller than the upper opening, which is formed between active area and upper opening.    USE - Solar cell package for solar concentrator.    ADVANTAGE - Retention of optical element on solar cell is improved, while improving the maintenance and quality of optical coupling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell packaging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar cell package.    Wires (135,140)    Heat sink (150)    Cap (400)    Optical element (500)    Housing (510)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing multiple particles e.g. cluster particles, to one region of a thin film silicon substrate i.e. solar cell panel, to form one crystal having a grain boundary in the region without forming another crystal in another region, which is adjacent to the former region made of silicon, where the former region is a portion of the substrate. The grain boundary of the former crystal formed in the former region is extended to the latter region after stopping introducing of the particles.    USE - Method for preparing a thin film silicon substrate such as solar cell panel (claimed), in an amorphous-crystalline phase for manufacturing an electrical device i.e. flat panel display (FPD), and an efficient polycrystalline solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of a particle beam during cooling and crystallization phase influences production of high quality material. The method controls particle parameters with precision than parameters of the laser. The method chooses ion energy so that the power density delivered to the substrate is maximized, and reduces space charge effects for beam transport and focusing. The solar cell converts radiation energy to electrical energy efficiently, and transports the converted electrical energy efficiently. The method utilizes low cost substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of multiple mechanisms through which an amorphous material transforms into a crystalline material.    Melting and solidification mechanism (100a)    Solid phase crystallization transformation mechanism (100b)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a substrate e.g. silicon wafer, with upper and lower surfaces on a platen contained in a chamber. Plasma containing a set of charged particles is generated above the upper surface, where the plasma includes a cross sectional area equal to or greater than a surface area of the upper surface. A bias voltage is applied to the substrate to attract the particles toward the upper surface. The particles are introduced to a region extending under the upper surface. Phase transformation is initiated in the region from an amorphous phase to a crystalline phase.    USE - Method for processing a substrate e.g. silicon wafer, and thin film solar cell, in an amorphous phase, for a flat panel display (FPD).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the solar cell to contain a structure of amorphous silicon layer above vertically extending polycrystalline silicon layer, such the solar cell converts radiation energy to electrical energy efficiently. The method allows particle processing for cost effective and production worthy manufacture of high quality crystalline materials on low temperature substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The charged particles includes a set of species selected from a group consisting of Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon, molecular ions, Gallium ions, Carbon, germanium ions, Carbon containing ions, Silicon containing ions, germanium containing ions, Fluorine containing ions, Nitrogen containing ions, Hydrogen containing ions, Helium containing ions, Tin containing ions, and Lead containing ions, and metallic ions i.e. Nickel ions. The region comprises a silicon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of mechanisms through which amorphous material transforms into a crystalline material.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a silicon substrate (1) and depositing a dielectric layer (3) on an external surface of the silicon substrate by sequential gas phase deposition, where the dielectric layer has aluminum oxide. Another dielectric layer (5) is deposited on an external surface of former dielectric layer. The materials of former and latter dielectric layers are different and hydrogen is deposited in the latter dielectric layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a silicon solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves preparing a silicon substrate and depositing a dielectric layer on an external surface of the silicon substrate by sequential gas phase deposition, where the dielectric layer has aluminum oxide, and hence ensures that thickness of a dielectric layer is coordinated as antireflection coating or back reflector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    Dielectric layers (3,5)    Metal contact (7,9)
NOVELTY - Ethanol and isopropanol are mixed in organic solvent, added dihydrogen hexachloroiridate and dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate to reaction solution, and reaction solution is subjected to ultrasonic dispersion. The obtained reaction solution is dripped on conducting substrate, organic solvent is evaporated, substrate is placed into tubular furnace, and sintered. Then, substrate is removed from furnace, cooled, obtained support is placed into furnace and sintered, and obtained coated conducting substrate electrode. Thus, bifunctional oxygen electrode catalyst is obtained.    USE - Preparation of bifunctional oxygen electrode catalyst used as cathode and anode catalyst of fuel cell, and used in gas reforming, treatment of organic waste materials and contaminants, and electrolysis of sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply provides bifunctional oxygen electrode catalyst without generating waste materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ethanol and isopropanol are mixed in an organic solvent, in volume ratio of 1:2-2:1, added dihydrogen hexachloroiridate (1-2 mg) and dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate (0.3-0.9 mg) to reaction solution, and reaction solution is subjected to ultrasonic dispersion for 10-30 minutes. The obtained evenly mixed reaction solution (20-100 mu L) is dripped on each square centimeter of surface of conducting substrate, organic solvent is evaporated, substrate is placed into tubular furnace, and sintered at 350-480 degrees C for 5-25 minutes to pyrolyze dihydrogen hexachloroiridate and dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate into metal and metal oxide. Then, substrate is removed from furnace, cooled to room temperature until 1-10 mg/cm2 of support is obtained, support is placed into furnace and sintered at 400-480 degrees C for 0.5-1.5 hours, and obtained coated conducting substrate electrode. Thus, bifunctional oxygen electrode catalyst is obtained. The conducting substrate is titanium plate.
NOVELTY - The holding module has a headless screw (3) for mounting module frames (1), particularly module frames of solar modules (2) on an assembly profile. The module frame is held at the assembly profile (9) over the shank of the headless screw in a springy manner. The insulating disks are made of self-lubricating plastic.    USE - Holding module for solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The module frame is held at the assembly profile over the shank of the headless screw in a springy manner, and thus avoids damages due to loads developed at the module frame of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of mounting of modules.    Module frame (1)    Modules (2)    Screw (3)    Aluminum profile (4)    Assembly profile (9)
NOVELTY - A polymer composition is obtained by carrying out hydrosilylation reaction of a isobutylene-type polymer (a) containing isobutylene in principal chain which has alkenyl group(s) in the molecule and number average molecular weight of 500-100000, hydrolyzable silyl group-containing compound (b) which has one alkenyl group and compound which has two or more hydrosilyl groups (c).    USE - Polymer composition is used for electronic component (claimed). Uses of electronic component includes but are not limited liquid crystal display peripheral material, organic electroluminescence display, field emission display, semiconductor integrated circuit peripheral material, organic photorefractive device, optical amplification device, light emitting diode, organic solar cell periphery material, and optical components, opto-electronic integrated circuit peripheral material, plasma address liquid crystal display peripheral material.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composition is excellent in heat resistance, oxygen barrier property, moisture permeability, weather resistance, and flexibility.
NOVELTY - An ammonium salt (I), is new.    USE - Novel ammonium salt is used as electrolyte and additive for electrolyte solution for electrical storage device such as lithium secondary battery (all claimed), lithium ion secondary cell, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ammonium salt has large polarity, and enables electrolyte solution to form lithium secondary battery having excellent capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ammonium salt of formula (I), is new.    R1-R4=1-10C monovalent organic group;    n=1-20;and    Y-=monovalent anion.
NOVELTY - A catalyst support electrode (10) has porous carrier (15) arranged on hole (22) formed in metal sheet (20), and is supported by metal sheet. An electrode catalyst (12) is supported by the porous carrier of the catalyst support electrode.    USE - Catalyst support electrode for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a catalyst support electrode with outstanding gas diffusion property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the catalyst support electrode.    Catalyst support electrode (10)    Electrode catalyst (12)    Porous carrier (15)    Metal sheet (20)    Hole (22)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-separation membrane (10) consists of silica formed into a film so that a portion of pores of a porous base material (11) is obstructed or narrowed, by chemical vapor deposition using a mixed gas of oxygen and inert gas, and a vaporized silica source. The silica source is silane having methoxy group(s) and bulky group(s), and/or tetra-aryloxysilane.    USE - Hydrogen-separation membrane is used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-separation membrane has excellent hydrogen separability, heat resistance, and water resistance, and can be manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hole-diameter control method of hydrogen-separation membrane, which involves forming a silica thin film so that the mixed gas and vaporized silica source are flown in one side of the porous base material and a portion of pore of porous base material is obstructed or narrowed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen-separation membrane production apparatus.    Hydrogen-separation membrane (10)    Porous base material (11)    Furnace (12)    Oxygen cylinder (20)    Membrane production apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The cell has a conductive layer (120) provided with multiple regularly arranged pores films. An electrode structure is provided with an oxide semiconductor layer (122) and arranged in a surface of the conductive layer, and a dye layer (124) is arranged in a surface of the oxide semiconductor layer. The conductive layer is made of a material selected from tin oxide, indium, antimony, doped tin oxide, fluorine metal, conductive polymer and a nano carbon material. The oxide semiconductor layer is made of a material selected from zinc oxide, tin oxide and titanium oxide.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell minimizes the recombination generated by a redox reaction in a boundary face of the electrode structure, minimizes the movement route of the electrons at the electrode structure, and maximizes the photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Conductive layer (120)    Oxide semiconductor layer (122)    Dye layer (124)
NOVELTY - A plug assembly (102) has outer barrel (106) with elastomeric tip (112) and inner conductive receptacle (108) is coupled to conductor (110) in plug case (104). A socket assembly (120) has socket case with socket barrel (128) with conductor (136) which is electrically coupled to fixed conductor (130) through flexible conductor (138) extending from socket case through positioning ring (126). The alignment features aligns conductive receptacle and conductor (136) during assemblies coupling. The elastomeric tip is provided to effect compression fit in socket barrel.    USE - Electrical connector used for series string connections, module-to-module connections, electrically connecting solar or photovoltaic module to electrical power grid or distribution network, and connecting module to bus integrated in mounting element such as rail.    ADVANTAGE - A reliable and environmentally sealed electrical connection can be provided and hand-accessible connections can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side cross-sectional views of the electrical connector.    Plug assembly (102)    Plug case (104)    Outer barrel (106)    Conductive receptacle (108)    Conductors (110,136)    Elastomeric tip (112)    Socket assembly (120)    Ring (126)    Socket barrel (128)    Fixed conductor (130)    Flexible conductor (138)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution material comprises a cyclic unsaturated compound, an electrolyte and a solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution material for electrochemical devices such as electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, battery e.g. primary battery and lithium ion secondary battery, display element i.e. electrochromic display element (all claimed), fuel cell and solar cell. Can also be used in portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution material suppresses the disassembly of an electrolyte solution in a positive or a negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A fluororubber composition comprises peroxide-crosslinkable fluorine-containing rubber (100 wt.parts) which has fluorine content of 64 wt.% or more and crosslinking sites due to bromine and/or iodine-containing compound, organic peroxide (0.3-6 wt.parts), and polyfunctional monomer (1-10 wt.parts). The fluorine-containing rubber comprises fluorine-containing olefin(s) and 4-10C fluorine-containing diene(s). The total content of diene(s) is 0.01-10 wt.parts with respect to 100 wt.parts of total content of olefin(s).    USE - Fluororubber composition is used for fuel cell seal having fuel cell gasket (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell seal having fuel cell gasket has improved quality and productivity. Peeling of resin film from fuel cell gasket is prevented.
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing a composite sorber for the removal of water, comprises dissolving a hygroscopic inorganic salt inside of a polymeric matrix.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a composite sorber for the removal of water from devices sensitive to its presence, where: the sensitive device is a organic light emitting diode display, microelectromechanical device, solar cell or a lithium battery; and the composite sorber is useful in the form of a thin film (with a thickness of 10-200 mu m) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies storage and handling for manufacturing composite sorbers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for the removal of water from devices sensitive to its presence by the use of sorbers obtained by the method; and    (2) polymeric composite sorbers comprising polymeric matrices comprising dissolved hygroscopic salts of one or more inorganic salts of: alkali-metal and alkaline earth-metal perhalogenates, alkali-metal hydroxides or alkali-metal and alkaline earth-metal halides.
NOVELTY - Material (A) for an organic photoelectric device (500), comprising a bipolar pyridine compound (I) including both a hole transporting unit and an electron transporting unit, is claimed.    USE - (A) is useful in organic photoelectric device (claimed), including an organic light emitting diode, a solar cell and a transistor.    ADVANTAGE - (A) has excellent thermal stability and good hole and electron transporting properties. (A) provides the organic photoelectric device with high luminous efficiency at a low driving voltage. (A) improves life-span of the organic photoelectric device due to an increase of amorphous properties and high glass transition temperature and thermal decomposition temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Material (A) for an organic photoelectric device (500), comprising a bipolar pyridine compound of formula (I) including both a hole transporting unit and an electron transporting unit, is claimed.    HTU1, HTU2 = hole transporting units; and    R1-R3 = 6-30C aryl, 2-30C heteroaryl or 1-30C alkyl (all optionally substituted with halo, 1-30C (halo)alkyl, 6-30C aryl, 2-30C heteroaryl and/or 1-20C alkoxy) or H.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the organic photoelectric device comprising an anode, a cathode and an organic thin layer (105) disposed between the anode and cathode, where the organic thin layer comprises (A).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of organic photoelectric devices including organic compounds.    Organic thin layer (105)    Emission layer (130)    Hole transport layer (140)    Hole injection layer (170)    Organic photoelectric device. (500)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic apparatus (100) comprises a fiber core (102); a radiation transmissive first electrode (104) surrounding the fiber core; photosensitive organic layer(s) (108) surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a non-radiation transmissive second electrode (110) partially covering less than 60 (preferably less than 30%) of the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.    USE - Optoelectronic apparatus, preferably organic photovoltaic cell for a pixel of a solar collector, for converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The portion of the photosensitive organic layer not covered by the non-radiation transmissive second electrode is operable to receive electromagnetic radiation for conversion into electrical energy. Further, the fiber structure of the optoelectronic apparatus permits incident radiation to be received and collected over a broad range of angles. Hence, the optoelectronic apparatus displays increased efficiencies in converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making an optoelectronic device; and    (2) a method of converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the optoelectronic apparatus.    Optoelectronic apparatus (100)    Fiber core (102)    Radiation transmissive first electrode (104)    Photosensitive organic layer (108)    Non-radiation transmissive second electrode (110)
NOVELTY - A silicon chip printed with phosphorus pastes at the electrode positions is placed on a quartz boat. The quartz boat is heated at high temperature in a high-temperature furnace, so that heavily-doped diffusion region is formed below the electrodes and lightly-doped diffusion region is formed between the electrodes.    USE - Junction diffusion method for forming crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of solar cell is improved and the energy consumption is reduced.
NOVELTY - The manufacture of nickel-doped titania nanotube-shaped powder involves using nickel-doped titania (TiO2) powder as a starting material and drying the powder at 60-200 degrees C for 2-24 hours.    USE - Manufacture of nickel-doped titania nanotube-shaped powder used as hydrogen storage material to form sheet film (claimed) for use in a high pressure hydrogen storage tank for a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in solar cell and dye sensitized solar cell for a solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method reduces global environmental contamination and exhaustion of energy resources. The nickel-doped titania nanotube-shaped powder has increased specific surface area for hydrogen reaction, thus maximizing the hydrogen storage capacity. The nickel-doped titania nanotube-shaped powder simplifies the process of inserting and separating hydrogen, and stores large amount of hydrogen with a small amount of nanotubes, thus reducing the storage cost. The titania nanotube secures the energy and economic efficiency, and increases the life span of electrodes in fuel cells and solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a sheet film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a manufacturing method of nickel-doped titania nanotube-shaped powder.
NOVELTY - A fuel processor (10) comprises a reformer (12), a burner (13), a carbon monoxide remover (15) and a heat exchanger (14a,14b). The reformer generates hydrogen gas by reacting fuel source with water. The burner heats reformer to appropriate temperature for a hydrogen generation reaction. The carbon monoxide remover removes carbon monoxide generated during hydrogen generation reaction in reformer. The heat exchanger is provided to cool carbon monoxide remover.    USE - Fuel processor is used for fuel cell for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising fuel processor effectively generates electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel processor comprises a reformer, a burner, a carbon monoxide remover and a heat exchanger. The reformer generates hydrogen gas by reacting fuel source with water. The burner heats reformer to appropriate temperature for a hydrogen generation reaction. The carbon monoxide remover removes carbon monoxide generated during hydrogen generation reaction in reformer. The heat exchanger is provided to cool carbon monoxide remover. The carbon monoxide remover comprises a catalyst to accelerate a carbon monoxide removal reaction. The carbon monoxide removal reaction is carried out by a selective oxidation reaction in which carbon monoxide reacts with oxygen, and a methanation reaction in which carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen. The fuel processor further comprises a de-sulfurizer (11) for removing sulfur components from fuel source before entering the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows lock diagram of fuel processor.    Fuel processor (10)    De-sulfurizer (11)    Reformer (12)    Burner (13)    Heat exchangers (14a,4b)    Carbon monoxide remover (15)
NOVELTY - The fixed-geometry and/or variable geometry surface (1) of watercraft (3), has several photovoltaic cells (5). The photovoltaic cells capture solar energy and convert solar energy into electrical energy.    USE - Fixed-geometry and/or variable geometry surface for capturing solar energy for use in watercraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface that captures solar radiation is extendable and safety problems or risks of detachment of photovoltaic cells are eliminated. The styling of watercraft is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for watercraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the watercraft.    Surface (1)    Slat (2)    Watercraft (3)    Photovoltaic cell (5)    Sail (6)
NOVELTY - Optoelectronic device comprises at least one layer comprising a polymer with fluorine-containing group, where at least an adhesive fluorine-fluorine-interaction takes place between at least a part of the fluorine-containing group of the layer.    USE - The optoelectronic device is useful: as polymer light-emitting diode, organic solar cell, organic field-effect-transistor, organic constituent, organic field-quench element, organic optical amplifier, organic laser diode, organic photoreceptor, organic photodiode, organic light emitting diode (white light emitting organic light emitting diode) in displays, as illumination element and as backlight in liquid crystal display; and in colored-, multicolored- or full colored displays (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer layer is fixed in the optoelectronic device without use of energy-rich radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing optoelectronic device, comprising producing a layer comprising a polymer with fluorine-containing group; and    (2) a formulation, comprising one or more fluorine-containing polymers, fluorine-containing blends and/or fluorinated little molecules in one or more solvents.
NOVELTY - The material has nanorods, nanotubes, and a secondary structure micron or submicron globules provided with base units. Zinc acetate and dibasic alcohol are added to an autoclave and cooled in room temperature, where the dibasic alcohol is glycol, diglycol, triethylene-glycol and tetra-glycol. A thin film layer is formed on a conductive substrate, where the conductive substrate is fluoride-doped tin oxide conductive glass, transparent tobacco tin oxide conductive film glass and metal substrate. A photo sensitizer e.g. black die, is washed by ethanol.    USE - Hierarchical micro-nano structured zinc oxide electrode material for a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a hierarchical micro-nano structured zinc oxide electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic representation of a hierarchical micro-nano structured zinc oxide electrode material.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a solar cell component and an aerogenerator supplying electricity to the industrial furnace, where electric energy of the cell component and the aerogenerator is networked with net electricity. Photo-electricity, wind electricity and net electricity provided to a connecting plate of an electric furnace are complementary with each other. Metallic or non-metallic electric heating elements are distributed at parts of hearth and a wall and bottom of the furnace, where Carborundum(RTM: silicon carbide) and molybdenum are used as non-metallic electric heating element.    USE - Solar and wind energy industrial carbon furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace saves more than 47.3 percentage of the total energy consumption, and reduces greenhouse gas and other environment problems. The furnace has simple structure, high quality, and removes different kinds of combustion device, smoke and gas pipelines, thus saving space and improving efficiency of production. The furnace is inexpensive, provides uniform temperature, realizes automatic control, and obviously improves quality of the heating technique. The furnace reduces cost of labor, and provides better condition for the products relative to the furnace. The furnace reduces discharge and realizes carbon delivery capacity trade volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar and wind energy industrial carbon furnace.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a compound containing a group 6A element comprises reacting group 1B element-containing compounds or group 3A element-containing compounds, with a group 6A element-containing compound, using a reductant in a solvent to produce a compound containing group 1B-6A elements, a compound containing group 3A-6A elements, or a compound containing group 1B-3A-6A elements.    USE - Method for the preparation of a compound containing a group 6A element including selenic acid, sodium selenite, sodium selenate, selenium dioxide, or selenious acid, for a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases a crystal size of the compound particle to allow fabrication of a high efficiency solar cell, and omits hydrogen reduction and selenide generation processes, thus simplifying the process of fabricating a copper-indium-gallium-selenide based absorption layer for the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A solar battery comprises a window layer (204,205) and a light absorption layer (202) that are laminated in order on a substrate (200). A molybdenum selenide layer (2012) is provided on top of the light absorption layer.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Saves constant resistance of electrode and improves efficiency of the solar battery. Enables transparent substrate to be variously used in the production of solar battery of other material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of fabricating solar cell including molybdenum selenide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fabrication sequence of the solar battery including the molybdenum selenide layer.    Substrate (200)    Light absorption layer (202)    Window layers (204,205)    Molybdenum selenide layer (2012)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack cooling device comprises a fuel anode in which gas e.g. hydrogen gas is supplied through gas manifolds. A stack (1) is provided, where an inlet port (4) is connected for supplying the gas and air. A cooling circulation equipment is provided, where a separator (2) is formed. An air electrode is provided for supplying air or oxygen. A cooling material flowing channel (3) is formed, where a coolant (13) passes through two sides of a corner part of the separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is provided, where an inlet port is connected for supplying the gas and air, and the cooling circulation equipment is provided, where a separator is formed, and hence ensures a uniform cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stack (1)    Separator (2)    Cooling material flowing channel (3)    Inlet port (4)    Coolant (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining substrate (104) at constant temperature by controlling temperature of susceptor. The susceptor is heated for specific period. The susceptor is heated and cooled simultaneously for another specific period. The susceptor is cooled for another specific period.    USE - Solar cell formation method e.g. for dual tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The microcrystalline silicon can be deposited on the substrate at high power density without damaging the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dual tandem solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Sun (102)    Substrate (104)    Top cell (106)    Bottom cell (108)    Intrinsic layer (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting a stainless belt blank with thickness of 0.8 to 1.0 millimeters, and rolling the stainless belt blank by utilizing a fourteen-roll precision cold rolling mill under rolling force of 150 to 350 Kilo Newton. A semi-manufactured stainless belt is annealed through a continuous hydrogen spraying bright annealing oven at 1050 to 1110 degrees centigrade. A protecting gas i.e. hydrogen gas, is charged into the semi-manufactured product in the annealing oven. The semi-manufactured stainless belt is obtained for flexible film solar cell.    USE - Method for producing stainless belt for liner of flexible film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows rolling the stainless belt to obtain high intensity, small thickness, and easy curve, and improves integral performance of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A thiophene-based dye is new.    USE - A thiophene-based dye of formula (I) for a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element used in a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiophene-based dye of formula (I) is new.    R1=CH3-CH=C(CN)-COOH or CH3C(X)-C(Y')-C(Z)-C(CN)-COOH;    X, Y', Z=H, 1-30C alkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, or 1-30C heteroalkoxy;    R2,R3=H, halo, amide, CN, hydroxyl, NO2, acyl, 1-30C alkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, 1-30C alkylcarbonyl, or 6-20C aryl;or    R2R3=oxygen-containing hetero ring if 1-30C alkoxy;    Ar1=alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or 1-50C heteroaryl optionally substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, halo, amide, CN, hydroxyl, NO2, acyl, aryl, or 1-50C heteroaryl; and    n=1-10.    Provided that sulfur will be substituted with Se or NH if n= greater than or equal to 2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the preparation of a thiophene-based dye (I).
NOVELTY - A gap (4) is provided between two adjacent battery cells (1) connected by interconnecting strips (8). The leading-out terminals of each group of battery strings are led out by short bars (2) or long bars (3). The short or long bars are connected with junction boxes mounted at the back end of substrate (5) mounted on a frame.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of solar battery is improved and energy output of battery is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the solar battery.    Battery cells (1)    Short bars (2)    Long bars (3)    Gap (4)    Substrate (5)    Interconnecting strips (8)
NOVELTY - Invention refers to defect noble metal nanoparticles (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Os, Ir) on carriers or without carriers and to methods of production thereof to be applied for making catalysts for various catalytic processes, e.g. for hydrogenation and partial oxidation of organic compounds, as well as for fuel cell anodes. There are disclosed noble metal nanoparticles on carrier or without carrier with defect structure including vacancies in number 10-3-10-4 pc./metal atom. Noble metals are Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Os, Ir or mixed. Noble metal nanoparticles with defect structure are prepared by partial alkali leaching of active component. Alkali is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Ca, Sr, Ba compounds.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Making defect structure of noble metal nanoparticles. 5 cl, 1 tbl, 3 dwg, 2 ex
NOVELTY - The pi-extended tetrathiafulvalene derivative has formulae (I-XX).    USE - Pi-extended tetrathiafulvalene derivative for use as organic semiconductor material in an organic electronic device, which includes organic thin film transistor, organic light-emitting diode, organic solar cell, an organic laser, an electromagnetic shielding layer, a capacitor and memory device and in electronic device, which includes display device, memory device, smart card, sensor and electronic tag (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pi-extended tetrathiafulvalene derivative has improved solubility and charge carrier mobility, and thus enhances pefrormance of the organic electronic devices and the electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The drawing shows a graphical representation of variation of drain source current with drain-source voltage in an organic thin film transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of variation of drain source current with drain-source voltage in an organic thin film transistor.
NOVELTY - A glass plate contains glass matrix composition comprising (in mass%) silicon oxide (60-80), alumina (0.1-5), magnesium oxide (9.5-12), boric oxide (0-3), 0-2 mass% of calcium oxide, strontium oxide and barium oxide, and 6-14 mass% of sodium oxide and potassium oxide. The glass plate has density of less than 2.45 g/cm3, average coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 75x 10-7/ degrees C at 50-350 degrees C, glass transition point of 600 degrees C or more and brittleness of less than 6.5 mu m-1/2.    USE - Glass plate for substrate of liquid crystal display panel, plasma display panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass plate enables to manufacture display panels with reduced dimensional change and favorable display characteristics. Since the glass plate contains reduced amount of boric oxide, the vaporization of boric oxide during glass manufacture is reduced.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a reflection barrier layer that is equipped in a light-receiving surface of a solar battery, where refractive index of the reflection barrier layer ranges from 2.0 to 2.4, and absorption coefficient of the reflection barrier layer is less than 0.26. Temperature of a substrate is maintained between 50 to 100 degree celcius, and a deposition pressure is maintained at 4 millitorricelli during a radio frequency magnetron sputtering process.    USE - Method for coating an antireflection film on a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The reflection barrier layer has low absorption rate, thus providing low surface roughness. The reflection barrier layer has low reflectivity, so as to form a two layered structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a solar battery antireflection film coating method.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a substrate (10) made of a polymer plastic, and with a photovoltaic layer (26), which is applied to the substrate for conversion of solar energy to electrical energy. The substrate has integral adhesive closing elements (12) by which the substrate and the solar cell are fixed on a mount device (20) without using tools. The adhesive closing elements are integrally formed with the photovoltaic layer and the substrate, where a coating of an electrically conducting material is applied on a part of a surface of the adhesive closing elements.    USE - Solar cell for use on a motor vehicle body, building facade or garden furniture to convert solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has the integral adhesive closing elements by which the substrate and the solar cell are fixed on the mount device without using tools, so that the solar cell can be manufactured and assembled in an inexpensive manner, and hence the solar electricity can be produced at a reduced cost. The solar cell can be fixed on the mount device in a simple manner, and hence improving functionality and the application of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Flexible substrate (10)    Adhesive closing elements (12)    Mount device (20)    Photovoltaic layer (26)
NOVELTY - Comb-shaped crystalline silicon has thickness of 1-5 nm.    USE - Comb-shaped crystalline silicon is used for crystalline-silicon ribbon for manufacturing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline-silicon ribbon is formed using the comb-shaped crystalline silicon, economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the comb-shaped crystalline silicon.
NOVELTY - A translucent conductive paint contains electroconductive oxide powder comprising indium oxide doped with metal oxide dispersed in a solvent containing binder. The electroconductive oxide powder has average length of more than 30 mu m and average aspect ratio of 5 or more, and is obtained by pulverizing acicular electroconductive oxide powder. The metal oxide is tin oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, tungsten oxide and/or titanium oxide. The binder is cross-linkable resin or cross-linkable resin and curing agent.    USE - Translucent conductive paint for forming translucent electroconductive film (claimed) on transparent electrode of light emitting element such as dispersion type electroluminescent element, organic electroluminescent element, light emitting diode and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The translucent conductive paint forms film having excellent electroconductivity and reduced surface roughness. The translucent electroconductive film effectively suppresses the short between back electrodes in a dispersion type electroluminescent element. The solar cell using the electroconductive film has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A translucent conductive paint contains electroconductive oxide powder comprising indium oxide doped with metal oxide dispersed in solvent containing binder. The electroconductive oxide powder has average length of more than 30 mu m and average aspect ratio of 5 or more, and is obtained by pulverizing acicular electroconductive oxide powder. The metal oxide is tin oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, tungsten oxide and/or titanium oxide. The binder is cross-linkable resin or cross-linkable resin and curing agent. The cross-linkable resin is urethane modified polyester resin, acrylic polyol resin and/or phenoxy resin having hydroxyl group. The curing agent is block isocyanate.
NOVELTY - Catalyst supported carbon prepared (S1) by supporting catalyst metal to carbon powder, and water are mixed (S2) and addition ratio based on weight of water with respect to weight of carbon excluding catalyst metal is controlled, to obtain a mixture. Polyelectrolyte solution is mixed (S4) with obtained mixture, to form paste.    USE - Manufacture of paste for electrode for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell system (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode comprising the paste stably provides fuel cell having high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart illustrating manufacture of paste. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Preparation of catalyst supported carbon (S1)    Addition of water to catalyst supported carbon (S2)    Stirring (S3)    Addition of polyelectrolyte solution (S4)    Stirring (S5)
NOVELTY - The electrode (50) has several vertical direction electrodes (50a,90) that are arranged parallel to each other. A pair of horizontal direction electrode (50b) and a pair of cooling medium header (55) are arranged parallel to each other. The vertical direction electrodes are provided between the horizontal direction electrodes. The cooling medium pipe (56a) through which cooling medium (57) flows, is provided inside vertical direction electrodes and cooling medium header.    USE - Electrode for plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus for forming film of semiconductor layer used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the substrate of large area can be suppressed at the time of film forming process. The uniform and good-quality semiconductor film can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    Electrode (50)    Vertical direction electrodes (50a,90)    Horizontal direction electrode (50b)    Cooling medium header (55)    Cooling medium pipe (56a)    Cooling medium (57)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing melt solution containing metal material and semiconductor material so that the melt solution contacts with several convex portions (101p,104p) formed main surface (100m) on a substrate (100). The thermal resistance of some of the convex portions is larger than thermal resistance of other convex portions. The thermal resistance of the convex portions reduces gradually towards substrate center portion from substrate front end and towards substrate edge from substrate center portion.    USE - Method of manufacturing sheet e.g. P-type silicon sheet used in photoelectric transducer (claimed) of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of silicon sheet is reduced and hence cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The convex portion thermal resistance is changed by changing heat conductivity of constituent material of convex portion and or cross-sectional area of the convex portion. The heat conductivity of constituent material of convex portion in substrate front portion (101) is small compared with heat conductivity of constituent material of convex portion in substrate rear portion (104). The heat conductivity of constituent material of convex portion in substrate central portion is small compared with heat conductivity of constituent material of convex portion in side portion of substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate for sheet manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of substrate used in silicon sheet manufacture.    Substrate (100)    Main surface of substrate (100m)    Convex portions (100p,101p,104p)    Substrate front portion (101)    Substrate rear portion (104)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation unit (11) with amorphous-silicon type solar cell panel (11a) irradiates light emitted from indoor lamp. An electrical storage unit (12) includes super capacitor (12a) to electrically store/discharge electric power generated by the generation unit. An electric power generation unit connection circuit (14) emits light when the power is supplied from electric power generation unit. An electrical storage unit connection circuit (15) emits light when the power is supplied from electrical storage unit.    USE - Signal light for emergency exit in building, movie theater and public facility.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the electric power generation unit can be improved. The maintenance cost and the holding cost of the signal light can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the signal light.    Electric power generation unit (11)    Solar cell panel (11a)    Electrical storage unit (12)    Super capacitor (12a)    Electric power generation unit connection circuit (14)    Electrical storage unit connection circuit (15)
NOVELTY - A precursor film (102a) and semiconductor membrane (103) are sequentially formed on a substrate (101). The precursor film is crystallized, and semiconductor membrane (102b) is formed by providing heat energy by making semiconductor membrane (103) into a cap layer to obtain a photovoltaic element. Semiconductor membrane (103) contains silicon. Semiconductor membrane (102b) contains copper(indium, gallium)selenide or copper-zinc-tin sulfide (Cu2ZnSnS4).    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic element for copper(indium, gallium)selenide semiconductor membrane solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of photovoltaic elements having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, without defects. A favorable semiconductor joint surface is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the manufacturing method of photovoltaic element.    Substrate (101)    Precursor film (102a)    Semiconductor membranes (102b,103)    Transparent conductive film (104)    Electrode (105)
NOVELTY - A tin oxide-based sputtering target consists of sintered compact comprising 10 ppm-1 mass% of antimony trioxide, more than 20 mass% of tantalum pentoxide and/or niobium pentoxide and remaining tin oxide and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Tin oxide-based sputtering target is used for forming transparent electrode films, antistatic films, electromagnetic wave shielding films, gas barrier films and heat ray reflection films used in flat panel displays, touch panels and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The tin oxide-based sputtering target forms film with reduced absolute value of stress and reduced separation from peripheral structure of sputter cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic model of the sputtering device used for evaluating film peeling.    Chamber (1)    Target (2)    Back up plate (3)    Substrate holder (4)    Earth shield (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing cluster ions into substrate to form damaged layer. An insulating layer (102) is formed on electrode (103), and bonded to glass substrate (101). A single crystal silicon layer (106) is formed by slicing substrate and n-type layer (108) is formed on side of single crystal layer. A p-type layer (110) is formed on n-type layer. A non-single crystal layer (109) is formed on p-type layer by decomposing reactive gas. An n-type layer (111) is formed on non-single crystal layer and electrode (112) is positioned on n-type layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing tandem type photoelectric conversion device used in solar photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion characteristic are maintained reliably and silicon semiconductor material is effectively utilized. The bonding efficiency between insulating layer and glass substrate is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the tandem type photoelectric conversion device.    Glass substrate (101)    Insulating layer (102)    Electrodes (103,112)    Single crystal silicon layer (106)    N-type layers (108,111)    Non-single crystal layer (109)    P-type layer (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (FC) has a modifier (5) comprising a board material which is connected with a connecting pipe for leading-out fuel gas after reformation of the modifier. The modifier has a board which is provided such that the modification catalyst is not made to flow into a fuel gas supply pipe (8) or connecting pipe.    USE - Fuel cell module for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The reformation capability according to capacity of the modifier can be exhibited since the modification catalyst is not made to flow into fuel gas supply pipe or connecting pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell module.    Modifier (5)    Fuel gas supply pipe (8)    Exhaust pipe (11)    Exhaust gas chamber (17)    Fuel cell module (FC)
NOVELTY - The solar cell device has an optical elastomer material overlying surface region of photovoltaic strip (105). The interfaces are provided within vicinity of optical elastomer material. The particles having predetermined dimension is overlaid on surface region of photovoltaic strip and optical elastomer material to define spacing between surface region and optical concentrating element. The interfaces which are free from gaps are provided to form continuous optical interface from the side of optical concentrating element to photovoltaic strip.    USE - Solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interfaces which are free from gaps are provided to form continuous optical interface from the side of optical concentrating element to photovoltaic strip, the solar cell device can be handled easily and the cost of the solar cell device can be reduced. The reliable solar cell device which can withstand environmental conditions can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar cell structure.    Solar cell structure (10)    Back cover (101)    Photovoltaic strip (105)    Encapsulating material (115)    Front cover (121)
NOVELTY - A substrate is fabricated by producing metallurgical-grade silicon solid, melting the solid into mold, allowing the melt to solidify into an ingot, and slicing the ingot into metallurgical silicon wafer.    USE - Method for fabricating substrate for manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is fabricated efficiently. The solar cell is obtained using the substrate by economical, efficient and eco-friendly method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate is fabricated by producing metallurgical-grade silicon solid, melting the solid into mold, allowing the melt to solidify into an ingot, and slicing the ingot into metallurgical silicon wafer. The metallurgical-grade silicon solid is produced by reducing quartz with a carbon source such as graphite. A solar cell comprises substrate, and an intrinsic layer and a doped thin layer comprising hydrogen atoms dispersed within an amorphous silicon layer.
NOVELTY - A multiphase structure with a catalyst comprising cobalt metal with cubic structure and a nanometric size obtained from the decomposition of a peritectoide to cobaltite which has a thermal decomposition of 300-1000 degrees C in reducing atmosphere and in the presence of hydrocarbons and/or alcohol, is new.    USE - The multiphase structure with a catalyst is useful for producing hydrogen from the selective partial oxidation of hydrocarbons and/or alcohol; and in the feeding of fuel cells (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a method for producing hydrogen from mixtures of hydrocarbons and/or alcohols with air using cobalt catalysts obtained by decomposition of a peritectoide structure from a perovskite as above; and    (2) use of the hydrogen obtained by the method of (1) in the feeding of fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A sputtering target contains (in atomic%) aluminum (0.5-8), cerium (0.003-0.5) and doped zinc oxide. The sputtering target further contains carbon as unavoidable impurity.    USE - Sputtering target is used for forming transparent conductive film for solar cell (both claimed), gas sensor, liquid crystal display and electroluminescent display device, and for antistatic electrically conductive film.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target has excellent flexural strength, and economically provides highly transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises roughened light incidence layer surface in solar cell made from silicon which is punched with polygonal holes, and implemented phosphorus diffusion after appropriate time.    USE - Solar cell, e.g. silicon semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell efficiently photoelectrically converts sunlight, raises photoelectric conversion efficiency and decreases resistance loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polygonal arrangement.
NOVELTY - The solar collector (20) has several solar elements (22) connected together using connectors to form an array (30). A compression element (28) in the form of rod or elongated rigid element is positioned perpendicular to the surface of the array. A pair of cables (26) extends from opposites sides of the array to the compression element to stabilize the solar elements.    USE - Solar collector for ship.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of the components required to support the solar elements is reduced with simple structure and at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of the solar system.    Solar collector (20)    Solar elements (22)    Pair of cables (26)    Compression element (28)    Array (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a layer (5) of toner (3) on a transfer band (19). The layer is transferred from the band to a solar cell substrate (1) by an electrostatic toner printing process. Multiple layers (5, 15, 25) of same or different toners (3, 13, 23) are applied on the substrate. The layers form a structure in the form of a wedge. The layers are made of an anticorrosive material, non-metallic dopant, dopant barrier material, etching material, etching barrier material, diffusion barrier material, or transparent and conductive oxide.    USE - Method for coating a solar cell substrate e.g. semiconductor substrate such as silicon substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows coating of the solar cell substrate, in a flexible and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell comprising a toner coating    (2) a device for performing a method for coating a solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a device for performing a method for coating a solar cell substrate.    Solar cell substrate (1)    Toners (3, 13, 23)    Layers (5, 15, 25)    Transfer band (19)    Toner applying unit (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane (10) consists of a metal sheet (20) having holes (22), a porous carrier (15) held in the holes of the metal sheet, and a particulate catalyst (12) with hydrogen adsorption-separation ability supported on the carrier.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable membrane is used in hydrogen modifiers and fuel cells (both claimed). Can also be used in chemical field and semiconductor field.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane has excellent durability and economical efficiency, selectively permeates hydrogen, and has low pressure difference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen-permeable membrane.    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (10)    Particulate catalyst (12)    Porous carrier (15)    Carrier particles (16)    Metal sheet (20)    Holes (22)
NOVELTY - The roof covering (1) has a set of roof panels (2) arranged on a roof support construction, where the roof panels are roof tile or roof stone formed of argil, cement bonded material or plastic. A solar module unit is formed on an electrical solar module (3) i.e. thin flexible solar module, at an outer side of the covering. The electrical solar module is fixed on outer surfaces of the roof panels in a direct manner or over an intermediate or support sections. A support made of metal or plastic is mechanically attached at the covering.    USE - Electrical solar module i.e. thin flexible solar module, integrated roof covering for use at building roof to generate electrical energy from light or solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical solar module is fixed on outer surfaces of the roof panels in the direct manner or over the intermediate or support sections, thus avoiding formation of inter-space between the solar module and upper or lower surfaces of the roof panels and avoiding storage of water or moisture in the inter-space, and hence preventing the solar module from freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating a simplified partial representation of a roof covering of building roof on roof panels.    Roof covering (1)    Roof panels (2)    Electrical solar module (3)
NOVELTY - Laminated glass with ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer intermediate layer is manufactured by arranging first resin sheet to cover the whole surface of glass panel, arranging second glass panel to cover the whole surface of first resin sheet, arranging resin spacers consist of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer between first resin sheet and second glass panel, heating while discharging air between first and second glass panels to melt the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, cooling to solidify and pasting glass panels together. The diameter of the inscribed circle of resin spacer is 1-50 mm.    USE - Manufacture of laminated glass for solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Laminated glass has excellent external appearance without bubbles and can be manufactured with sufficient productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of laminated body before adhesion.    1st Glass panel (1)    First resin sheet (2)    Resin spacer (3)    Second resin sheet (4)    Second glass panel (5)    Laminated body (10)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode comprises transparent support having conductive layer A with conductive fiber, and conductive layer B with conductive polymer. The conductive layers A and B are disposed adjacent to each other, where conductive layer A is located nearer to transparent support than the conductive layer B. A surface of conductive layer B contacting with conductive layer A has smoothness Ra(B) which is less than or equal to 30 nm.    USE - A transparent electrode for LCD elements, organic and inorganic electroluminescent elements, solar cells, electromagnetic wave shields or touch panels. Uses include but are not limited to mobile optoelectronic devices, and electric current driving type optoelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode exhibits high electrical conductivity, excellent transparency, high light transmittance, low surface resistance, low weight, and desired flexibility; excels in uniformity of surface resistance and surface smoothness, and in cost reduction and environmental friendliness; and requires no vacuum film formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing transparent electrode.
NOVELTY - A glass composition contains (in mass%) silica (40-60), boric oxide (5-20), potassium oxide (20-35), and mixture (10-20) comprising magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, strontium oxide and/or barium oxide, and has average coefficient of thermal expansion of 90-170x 10-7/ degrees C at 30-300 degrees C. A composite for joining metal steel plate material contains ceramic filler and glass composition. A glass paste contains glass composition and organic vehicle.    USE - Glass composition is used for composite for joining metal steel plate material, components of fuel cell, and glass paste (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass composition has excellent bondability and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is impregnated with platinum by bringing into contact an activated carbon sample with a dissolved platinum solution. A base is added into the platinum solution to raise the pH to 9.7-9.9. The platinum solution is boiled with distilled water. Then, a mixture of the base and the distilled water is evaporated from the platinum solution by heating it to a calcining temperature.    USE - Method of impregnating platinum on activated carbon (claimed) used as catalyst in proton electrolyte membrane fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, or in industries that need to attract hydrogen for its system usage.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the amount of platinum impregnated on the activated carbon by oxidizing the activated carbon with acid treatment so that its surface area exposing to the platinum is maximized. Further, the addition of the base achieves optimum alkaline pH condition to allow better loading of platinum on the activated carbon. Hence, the method obtains higher quality catalyst at a lower production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an activated carbon sample impregnated with platinum, where loading of platinum is one quarter 0 wt.% of the activated carbon.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has composite flow field plates (14,16) made of stainless steel, which include reactant gas flow channels (24,28). The plates include hydrophilic layer (34) that covers both sides of plates, and extends through a tunnel region (30) between an active area of fuel cell and manifold of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holes are provided through bipolar plate around the seals, which requires a bend in flow channels in active area. The water can be trapped so that flow of reactant gas is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making flow field plate for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the portion of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Flow field plates (14,16)    Reactant gas flow channels (24,28)    Tunnel region (30)    Hydrophilic layer (34)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sheet has a back sheet (1), a plastic front sheet (5) and a solar cell circuit (3) provided between the back sheet and the plastic front sheet. The plastic front sheet has a light receiving surface (a) and a surface (b) adjacent to the solar cell circuit, the surface (b) has a surface texture to improve light trapping property.    USE - Solar cell sheet is used for electrical water oven, electrical car and satellite device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sheet has excellent sunlight trapping efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparation of solar cell sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell sheet.    Back sheet (1)    Packaging material layers (2,4)    Solar cell circuit (3)    Front sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The flexible transparent conductive film has a bottom transparent conductive layer (2a) and a top transparent conductive layer (3a) arranged on base film (1). The bottom transparent conductive layer has an electroconductive oxide as a main component and the top transparent conductive layer has an electroconductive oxide fine-particle containing indium-tin oxide and a binder matrix as main component. The bottom and top transparent conductive layers are contact with each other so as to suppress the crack generated in the bottom transparent conductive layer.    USE - Flexible transparent conductive film of flexible functional elements such as LCD element used in mobile telephone, organic electroluminescent element, inorganic dispersion type electroluminescent element, electronic pare element, solar cell or touch panel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of conductivity is minimized even if the crack occurs and excellent flexibility of the conductive film is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flexible transparent conductive film.    Base film (1)    Bottom transparent conductive layer (2a)    Top transparent conductive layer (3a)
NOVELTY - The glass ribbon (1) is passed within the glass-making feedstock melting furnace or molding melting furnace (10) that is positioned upstream from the position for adjusting the width of the glass ribbon using the top roll (2). The surface layer portion of melted glass is removed and is allowed to flow out from the molding melting furnace.    USE - Method of manufacturing float plate glass used for plasma display panel (PDP) substrate, liquid crystal substrate and solar cell substrate, window glass for motor vehicle and construction application.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugation in the sheet glass and the foreign material in the surface of substrate are prevented. The homogeneous high float plate glass is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the process of manufacturing float plate glass substrate.    Glass ribbon (1)    Top roll (2)    Raw material melting furnace (4)    Molding melting furnace (10)    Slow cooling furnace (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (740) has an anode electrode layer and cathode electrode layer. The adhesive and anode gas diffusion layer are coupled to the anode electrode layer. An ion exchange membrane such as Nafion (RTM: membrane manufactured by Dupont) is coupled to gas diffusion layer and adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer which is in turn connected to the cathode electrode layer. The fuel stack comprises these layers stacked together. The anode and cathode comprises gold formed on titanium or aluminum layer.    USE - Fuel cell stack of power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flexible fuel stack is obtained by stacking different layers with retentive adhesion. The reaction rate of the water vapor and hydrogen fuel is regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the top of the power generator.    Hydride (705)    Conductor layer (710)    Fuel cell stack (740)    Container (745)    External cathode electrode (750)
NOVELTY - Benzoxazine-based monomers (A) are new.    USE - (A) are useful in electrode and electrolyte membrane, which are useful in the fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (A) have excellent thermal resistance, and high phosphoric acid resistance. (A) improve: the transmission of oxygen into the electrode, even when only air is supplied to the cathode; and wettability of phosphoric acid. (A) provide the fuel cell, which can operate at a high temperature under nonhumidified conditions, and exhibit improved electricity generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Benzoxazine-based monomers (A) of formulae (I)-(V) are new. In formula (I),    R1, R1a, R1b, R2 = H, T or non-halogenated 2-20C heterocyclic group (optionally substituted), where at least one of R1, R1a, R1b, R2 is T, another one of R1, R1a, R1b, R2 is non-halogenated 2-20C heterocyclic group (optionally substituted), and any remaining ones of R1, R1a, R1b, R2 are H;    T = halo, halogenated 1-20C alkyl, halogenated 1-20C alkoxy, halogenated 2-20C alkenyl, halogenated 2-20C alkynyl, halogenated 6-20C aryl, halogenated 6-20C aryloxy, halogenated 2-20C heteroaryl, halogenated 2-20C heteroaryloxy, halogenated 4-20C cycloalkyl or halogenated 2-20C heterocyclic group.    In formula (II)-(V),    R2 = T.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a polymer, which is a polymerization product of (A) or a polymerization product of (A) and a crosslinkable compound;    (2) an electrode for a fuel cell comprising a catalyst layer comprising the polymer;    (3) an electrolyte membrane for the fuel cell comprising the polymer; and    (4) the fuel cell comprising a cathode; an anode; and the electrolyte membrane interposed between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises the catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - An organic pollutant is decomposed by combining a photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition device, which uses light energy, with a solar cell capable of producing a voltage; and applying the voltage to the photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition device to decompose the organic pollutant. The solar cell is a dye-sensitive solar cell, a silicon solar cell, a semiconductor solar cell, or a multi-layered solar cell.    USE - Method for decomposing an organic pollutant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can increase the rate of decomposition of organic pollutants at low cost, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for decomposing an organic pollutant, comprising a photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition device, and a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photocatalytic organic pollutant decomposition system.    First working electrode (110)    First counter electrode (120)    First electrolyte and pollutant (150)    Solar cell (200)
NOVELTY - A titanium precursor is reacted in alkaline aqueous media at an elevated temperature in the presence of an organic acid for less than 10 hours. The obtained titanate nanomaterial is separated from the reaction product. Thus, manufacture of titanate nanomaterial is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of titanate nanomaterial such as titanate nanofibers used as electrode material for high-performance lithium ion batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells, for ceramic membrane used for water purification, and titanium prosthetic implants.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables rapid synthesis of titanate nanomaterials having excellent lithium intercalation properties even at low temperatures. The titanate nanomaterial maintains high capacity and favorable cycle stability under high charge and discharge rates. The lithium ion battery comprising titanate nanomaterial as electrode material, has high power output and charging property. Highly efficient solar cell is provided using the nanomaterial. The bone growth around titanium prosthetic implants is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of transformation routes of titanium nanostructures.
NOVELTY - A material deposit comprises carbon nanobud molecules bonded to each other via fullerene group(s).    USE - Material deposit for carrier transport or carrier storage in electrical device such as FET, field emitter, light source, display element, capacitor, solar cell, sensor, or electrode or transparent electrode in a display, light source, or solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deposit has an on-off ratio of greater than 1 (preferably greater than 10000). Compared to conventional deposits of conductive or semiconductive material, the deposit has superior electrical, thermal and mechanical stability; mechanical flexibility; low work function; nanoporous structure; high conductivity; controllable conductivity and semiconductivity; and high carrier mobility.
NOVELTY - A square-shaped frame is prepared. Polycrystalline molten silicon is poured into prepared frame. The molten silicon is cooled and crystallized. Heating element is transferred from one corner of the frame to another corner opposite the corner, to form single-crystal silicon substrate (40). The frame is made of material selected from group consisting of tungsten, oxide or graphite. The bottom electrode (41) of solar cell is formed using aluminum or silver. The top electrode of solar cell (43) is formed using transparent indium-tin oxide electrode.    USE - Manufacture of single crystal silicon substrate used for forming solar cell (claimed) used as power source for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and simply provides thin single crystal silicon substrate with high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-section illustrating manufacture of solar cell.    Single crystal silicon substrate (40)    Bottom electrode (41)    PN junction layer (42)    Top electrode (43)    Antireflection coating (44)