NOVELTY - The foil-shaped collector of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate of the electrode group (6) separated by a separator, has a plain portion formed of a non-active material mixture, and that protrudes from the end of the separator. The edge of the plain portion protrusion is welded to the current collection disk (7) through a foil or a board (18).    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility of the edge portion of the overflowing plain portion contacting the separator, is prevented, and the reliability of the lithium ion secondary cell is improved, as the edge portion of the overflowing plain portion is welded with the current collection disk through a foil or a board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded external partial perspective view of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Electrode group (6)    Current collection disk (7)    Board (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a generator (C) and a charger (D) mounted in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. An axle shaft of a motor vehicle is shared as moving parts of the generator and the charger and produces electric power and charges. A rotating article body i.e. rotating shaft (G), is provided to rotate an object using a differential (F) of the motor vehicle and moves the generator and the charger.    USE - Integration system for a motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system performs electric power generation and charging reliably by using the rotating shaft and the axle shaft of the motor vehicle in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integration system.    Wheels (A, B)    Generator (C)    Charger (D)    Engine (E)    Differential (F)    Rotating shaft (G)    Rotating shaft suspension component (H)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating the electricity from an electricity generating apparatus such as solar photovoltaic panel (18). The generated direct current electricity is stored in a battery (12). The stored electricity is selectively distributed to the localized electricity network such as home ring circuit. The home ring circuit is selectively connected to the national grid when electricity supplied by the national grid to the battery is at peak rate or off-peak rate.    USE - Method of controlling storage, distribution and electricity supply in localized electricity network e.g. home ring circuit generated by electricity generation apparatus such as solar photovoltaic panel and wind turbine, and transmitted to hybrid car, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.    ADVANTAGE - Since the home ring circuit is selectively connected to the national grid when electricity supplied by the grid to the battery is specific rate, the power ON and OFF operations are controlled efficiently at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of controlling power unit in localized electricity network; and    (2) method of controlling electrical isolation of localized electricity network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the control system.    Controller (10)    Battery (12)    Power selected non-time dependent appliance (14)    Solar photovoltaic panel (18)    Wind turbine (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves passing a zirconia green sheet between the rotatably supported rolls. The surface of zirconia green sheet is roughened by pinching the sheet between the rolls with a pinching force of 50-300 MPa.    USE - Manufacturing method of surface roughened ceramic green sheet e.g. zirconia green sheet for use as electrolytic membrane in solid oxide fuel cell (all claimed) used in motor vehicle, domestic application and business application.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the ceramic green sheet is roughened uniformly and sintered effectively by a simple operation and the sheet used for surface roughening is peeled off easily.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring temperature, current and voltage of a rechargeable battery in real time during traveling process of a vehicle, and transmitting signals detected by a sensor to a vehicle control unit. The vehicle control unit is utilized for judging a state of the battery according to the detected signals and judging whether the battery meets the demand of the battery electric quantity and battery voltage for utilizing a belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) system to start an engine according to the state of the battery.    USE - Method for detecting rechargeable battery function for a hybrid power automobile system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery supplies power to the engine so as to start the engine. The battery supplies power to a 12 Volt electric system of the vehicle even when the vehicle is stopped. The battery supplies power to the vehicle control unit and the generator when the belt-driven starter-generator (BSG) system is utilized to start the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid power automobile system using a method of detecting rechargeable battery function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a rechargeable battery function detecting process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a dilution portion (10) which mixes air off gas discharged from fuel cell with hydrogen off gas discharged from fuel cell. The dilution portion is arranged in exhaust gas path (72) and a purge flow path (76) is connected to upper portion of exhaust gas path. A discharge edge portion (76a) of the purge flow path is arranged towards the upstream of exhaust gas path. The hydrogen off gas flowing through purge flow path is discharged into the exhaustion path in which air off gas flows.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, and power generation equipment for building.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen off gas can be diluted without storing the water in the hydrogen off gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dilution portion.    Dilution portion (10)    Exhaust gas path (72)    Purge flow path (76)    Discharge edge portion (76a)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a wind power generator mounted in window which is provided in front portion of vehicle chassis. The power output end of wind power generator is connected with a rechargeable battery such that the electric energy generated by wind power generator is supplied to battery pack comprised of rechargeable battery and super-capacitor. The battery pack supplies electricity to drive motor.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy generation is maximized, which increases the travel distance of vehicle to large extent with reduced operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric car.
NOVELTY - The humidifier (10) has a set of ducts (16), through which gas flows. The gas absorbs humidity from a medium and delivers humidity to another medium during an operation. The ducts have an inlet (20) and an outlet that is formed in a common surface (22). A mechanical adjusting element (24) is transportable between two positions, where the element directly covers the common surface in a partial section at one of the positions, so that a part of the inlets and/or outlets is partially closed. The element is a tubular body sliding into a recess.    USE - Gas-to-gas humidifier for moistening gas in a fuel cell system that is utilized for supplying current for driving an electric motor of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the humidifier requires less installation space, and enables the humidifier to be less error-prone, thus facilitating operation at low temperatures. The humidifier has reduced cost and weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a controlling unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a gas-to-gas humidifier.    Gas-to-gas humidifier (10)    Ducts (16)    Inlet (20)    Common surface (22)    Mechanical adjusting element (24)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has primary and secondary batteries (BA,BB) that are provided in parallel with inverter (22) which drives the motor generator (MG2) for rotating wheels (2) and supplying power to inverter. A charger (51) is connected to primary and secondary batteries for supplying primary and secondary charging powers to batteries simultaneously by receiving power from outside of vehicle (1).    USE - Power supply device of vehicle such as motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging loss occurred while charging batteries from outside of vehicle can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Wheels (2)    Inverter (22)    Charger (51)    Primary battery (BA)    Secondary battery (BB)    Motor generator (MG2)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a charging device formed by a control circuit and controllers, and a storage battery set including storage batteries for driving the bicycle. A solar battery component is connected with the charging device. The controllers are connected with the storage batteries that are connected on an output end in series. Positive electrodes and negative electrodes of the storage batteries are connected in series. A positive wire including a sliding rheostat, and a negative wire including a traveling switch, are connected to a direct-current motor.    USE - Solar powered electric bicycle for use as a transportation tool and a sports leisure tool. Uses include but are not limited to a high plateau, grassland, rural area and a city area.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle utilizes the solar energy as power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar powered electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The plate has an active region provided with a metal plate, and a non-active region made of anti-corrosive material and graphite, where the active region and the non-active region are connected fixedly. The non-active region is equipped with multiple vertical shaft passages. A surface of the active region and non-active region is equipped with a packing ring for separating the active region from the non-active region. The vertical shaft passages for gas and water are separated through the packing ring on the surface of the non-active region.    USE - Metal collector plate for a proton exchange film fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The active region is not equipped with vertical shaft passages, so that gas and water cannot contact the plate directly, thus effectively avoiding the corrosion of gas and water to the plate. The graphite material in the non-active region provides high chemical stability, so that the gas and water does not corrode the graphite material substantially, thus meeting the usage requirement. The plate has better conductivity, and provides large-power output of the proton exchange film fuel battery and overcomes the corrosion problem of water and gas to the metal material, so as to guarantee sealing performance and service life of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a metal collector plate.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a tank (14) made of polymeric binder embedded with longitudinally extending electrically conductive and resistive fiber material strands. An electric power source (30) such as direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter is interconnected with the conductive and resistive fibers forming the tank wall. The fibers intrinsically heat the tank and boss assembly system upon application of electric current from the power source.    USE - Warming system for carbon fiber composite high pressure gas storage tank used in vehicles powered by compressed natural gas and hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The storage tank can be warmed using intrinsic characteristics of the fiber and binder material utilized in the fabrication of the tank efficiently. Reduces the risk of a fuel gas leak in cold climate driving conditions caused by excessively low tank and/or gas temperatures. The tank durability is increased because overall system temperature differences are minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the tank and warming system.    Boss (13)    Tank (14)    Composite shell (14a)    Electric power source (30)    Electrodes (31,33)
NOVELTY - The method involves subjecting battery (22) to predetermined magnetic field such that the battery and predetermined magnetic field jointly creates resultant magnetic field. The resultant magnetic field is sensed. The state of charge the battery is determined based on the resultant magnetic filed.    USE - Method for determining state of charge of battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed), nickel metal hydride battery for automotive drive system (claimed). Can also be used in automobile such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle such as wagon, sedan, truck and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge of the battery can be accurately determined without using voltage of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automobile.    Automobile (10)    Chassis (12)    Wheel (16)    Battery (22)    Radiator (28)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a reverse current blocking circuit (214) blocking current flow between ends (202, 204) of the system, where the ends are provided in electrical communication with each other. A discharge circuit (218) is electrically connected between the ends for discharging the blocked current, and includes a resistor (220) provided in electrical communication with a power transistor (224), where one of the ends is electrically connected to an electrical device. A heat sink is provided in thermal communication with the resistor, and spaced from the discharge circuit by a spacer.    USE - Interface system for use in an electrical system (claimed) to connect an electrical device to an electrical bus that is utilized in a vehicle and a computer to deliver power from a power source e.g. generator, solar cell and battery, to the electrical device. Uses include but are not limited to connect electrical control module, sensor module, motor, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, pump, view screen, video game and media player, and global positioning system (GPS) device, with the bus.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents the electrical bus from being energized by electrical power stored within the electrical device, thus enabling a technician to easily maintain and quickly repair the electrical bus in high electric power application. The heat sink is provided in thermal communication with the resistor and spaced from the discharge circuit by the spacer, thus preventing components of the discharge circuit from being damaged by the power transistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical system comprising an electrical bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an interface system.    Interface system (200)    Ends (202, 204)    Reverse current blocking circuit (214)    One-way diode (216)    Discharge circuit (218)    Resistor (220)    Power transistor (224)
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 - Multilayer microporous membrane having a heat shrinkage ratio measured at 105 degrees C in at least one planar direction of the membrane of less than 3% and a rupture temperature of 180 degrees C or higher, is claimed.    USE - The multilayer microporous membrane is useful as a battery separator in lithium ion batteries, which are useful as power sources for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microporous membrane has a good balance of important properties including resistance to heat shrinkage at elevated temperature, while maintaining sufficient normalized pin puncture strength and normalized air permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing a microporous membrane comprising (a) combining at least a first polyolefin and at least one first diluent to form a first mixture, (b) combining at least a second polyolefin and at least a second diluent to form a second mixture; where the second polyolefin comprises polypropylene, (c) extruding at least a portion of the first mixture and at least a portion of the second mixture to form a multilayer extrudate having first and third layers containing the first mixture and a second layer located between the first and third layers, the second layer containing the second mixture, where the amount of polypropylene in the extrudate is at least 2 wt.%, based on the total weight of polyolefin in the extrudate, (d) cooling the multilayer extrudate to form a multilayer, cooled extrudate, and (e) removing at least a portion of the first and second diluents from the cooled extrudate to produce the membrane; and    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode, an electrolyte, and the multilayer microporous membrane, where the multilayer microporous membrane separates at least the anode from the cathode.
NOVELTY - A sodium ion rechargeable battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material which can dope and de-dope sodium ion, a negative electrode containing a glassy carbon material or a negative electrode active material, and an electrolyte containing sodium ion. The glassy carbon material can dope and de-dope sodium ion.    USE - Sodium ion rechargeable battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium ion rechargeable battery exhibits stable potential during discharge in repetition of charge and discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode active material.
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 - Load (3) is connected to fuel cell stack (2) comprising cell(s) (10) having an anode (12), a cathode (11) and solid polymer electrolytic membrane (13), through a load switching unit (4). Each of anode and cathode contain catalyst and carbon material. An oxidizing agent is supplied to cathode (11) of fuel cell stack, after connecting load. The supply of oxidizing agent is stopped before disconnecting the load, and operation of fuel cell system is enabled. The fuel is methanol.    USE - Operation of fuel cell system used for electric vehicles, notebook type personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system having favorable cycle characteristics and durability is produced by operation method. The maintenance of fuel cell stack in open circuit state is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Load (3)    Switching unit (4)    Oxidizing agent supply unit (5)    Fuel supply unit (6)    Control unit (9)    Cell (10)    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Electrolyte membrane (13)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a battery block (3) having lithium ion or nickel hydride rechargeable batteries (1) held by a battery holder (4). A hollow cooling plate (8) has a surface plate made of aluminum or copper, which makes thermal contact with the bottom surface of the battery block. A cooling pipe (6) is formed within the hollow region of the cooling plate, in contact with inside of the surface plate. The hollow region of the cooling plate is filled with urethane foam.    USE - Battery system for use as power source of electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable batteries can be efficiently cooled through the cooling pipe which can be installed easily. The reduction of the thermal efficiency and the external heat absorption can be prevented. The cooling pipe can be thermally insulated by improving the thermal insulating properties of the plastic foam by using self-foaming plastic foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Battery block (3)    Battery holder (4)    Cooling pipe (6)    Hollow cooling plate (8)
NOVELTY - The rotation ellipsoid in a prolate spheroid shape, for a hybrid motor vehicle, is fitted with super-conductive coils. A special chip, in a vacuum, gives the functions of the rotating induction phenomena. During the operation of the internal combustion motor, the rotation ellipsoid charges the battery for the electromotor drive.    USE - The rotation ellipsoid is for a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system keeps the battery charged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the rotation ellipsoid. (The drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A high temperature anaerobic fermentation power generation system uses food waste as fuel. Food waste is collected and put into an acidogenesis tank and then into an anaerobic fermentor. After high temperature anaerobic fermentation, gases full of methane are produced and then sent to a reformer. Methane is reformed in the reformer to hydrogen gas and sent to a fuel cell module as fuel to produce electricity. The waste heat produced by fuel cell module is sent to acidogenesis tank and anaerobic fermentor to keep the temperature.
NOVELTY - The tank (200) has a tank main body (10) formed with a thermal storage material layer (12) at its outer surface. An impact recording layer is formed at the outer surface of the thermal storage material layer, and includes an outer heat insulating material layer (14) and an inner coloring layer (22).    USE - Metal or fiber reinforced plastics tank for storing high-pressure gas e.g. high-pressure hydrogen of fuel cell in vehicle e.g. natural gas vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows estimating magnitude of impact applied to tank, while allowing discerning whether filling of gas is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the tank.    Tank main body (10)    Thermal storage material layer (12)    Heat insulating material layer (14)    Coloring layer (22)    Metal or fiber reinforced plastics tank (200)
NOVELTY - A rim motor with stepless variable speed is disclosed, comprising a hub, an electric motor, a stepless variable speed system comprising a plurality of one-way clutches, and a movable eccentric driving disk. The electric motor is disposed in the hub. The stepless variable speed system is coupled to and driven by the electric motor. The movable eccentric driving disk can shift up and down to change different clamping angles of the one-way clutches to do eccentric rotation with different radiuses for driving the variable speed system to cause the driving disk to rotate, realizing stepless speed variation.
NOVELTY - A quaternized polybenzimidazole, is new.    USE - The quaternized polybenzimidazole is useful as anion exchange membrane for alkali fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quaternized polybenzimidazole has good thermal stability, solubility, and film-forming property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A quaternized polybenzimidazole of Formula I,    m=10-2000;    R1=(CH2)n, benzene derivatives of Formula (1-2), naphthalene derivative of Formula (3), biphenyl derivative of Formula (4), cyclohexyl, pyridine-2,5-diyl, quinolin-2,6-diyl, or trans or cis of CH=CH;    n=0-28;    Y=O, S, SO2, CO, CH2, C(CH3)2, or C(CF3)2;    R2=(CH2)x; and    x=1-10.    is new. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation method of the quaternized polybenzimidazole.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) comprises polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100) in which two or more single cells of electric power generation modules are stacked. Several cylindrical hydrogen tanks (200) with hydrogen storage alloy are arranged in stacking direction at outer periphery of a jacket. A coolant is enclosed between the fuel cell and each of the hydrogen tanks. The exhaust heat from the fuel cell is transmitted to hydrogen tanks, when the fuel cell generates power. The hydrogen storage alloy in the tank is stimulated by the exhaust heat.    USE - Fuel cell system with polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved, using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Cylindrical hydrogen tank (200)    Branch piping (210)    Connection piping (220)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - A solution (2) containing metal salt or organic metallic compound as metal source, and diketone compound or ketoester compound is contacted with base material (1) and heated to a temperature more than the metal-oxide film-forming temperature, to obtain metal-oxide film.    USE - Manufacture of metal-oxide film (claimed) such as transparent conductive film, optical thin film and electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides metal-oxide film with excellent film formability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal-oxide film-forming solution, which contains metal salt or organic metallic compound, and diketone compound or ketoester compound;    (2) film-forming rate improving material, which comprises diketone compound or ketoester compound; and    (3) film forming material, which comprises diketone compound or ketoester compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the manufacture of metal-oxide film.    Base material (1)    Metal-oxide film-forming solution (2)    Spray equipment (3)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a current collector plate. The current collector plate includes a base plate, a nickel layer formed on the base plate, and a gold layer formed on the nickel layer. Because the nickel layer has good corrosion resistance, and can solidly combine the base plate and the gold layer, and the gold layer has a low contact resistance, so the current collector plate has high corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity. This invention also provides a method for making a current collector plate.
NOVELTY - An energy apparatus id disclosed. A hybrid tank, a hydrogen supply, an oxygen supply, and a coolant supply are separately set on a base of the energy apparatus, for mixing the hydrogen, oxygen, and coolant in the tank to generate and output energy.
NOVELTY - The storage device has collector sheets (11p,11n) that are formed on positive and negative electrode sheets (10p,10n) arranged oppositely. The mixture of an active material is coated on one side of the collector sheets so that external electrodes (12p,12n) are formed on the other side. Coated area of the collector sheet formed on positive electrode sheet is higher than that of collector sheet formed on negative electrode sheet. A lithium metal strip (20) is stuck to uncoated area of negative electrode sheet at a distance of 90 mm or less from coated area.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte type electrical storage device for load leveling apparatus of wind-powered electricity generator, momentary power interruption countermeasure apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage capacity of the non-aqueous electrolyte type electrical storage device can be improved. The structure is simple and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte type electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the non-aqueous electrolyte type electrical storage device.    Non-aqueous electrolyte type electrical storage device (1a)    Negative electrode sheet (10n)    Positive electrode sheet (10p)    Collector sheets (11n,11p)    External electrodes (12n,12p)    Lithium metal strip (20)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an inverter power generating device with a hydro-generator (3), a storage battery (4), an inverter (5) and a high pressure submerged pump (2) arranged in a water tank (1). An impeller (301) of the hydro-generator is arranged in the tank. A water outlet of the pump is connected to a conduct pipe (11). The impeller is fixedly connected with a rotor shaft (303) whose output end is connected to a gear box via a transmission device. A pair of magnetic poles (302) is connected with an input end of the battery, where the input end is connected to the pump via the inverter.    USE - Hydraulic automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has simple structure and avoids pollution of the environment. The automobile can be used and manufactured at low cost. The automobile avoids high temperature explosion due to burning, thus enabling safe driving of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a hydraulic automobile.    Water tank (1)    High pressure submerged pump (2)    Hydro-generator (3)    Storage battery (4)    Inverter (5)    Conduct pipe (11)    Impeller (301)    Magnetic poles (302)    Rotor shaft (303)
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller receiving throttle control signal from a throttle signal analog circuit and a sensor feedback signal from a drive motor simultaneously. A steering controller receives a steering signal from a steering signal analog circuit and a feedback signal from a sensor of a steering motor. A braking controller receives a brake signal from a brake pedal analog circuit and a feedback signal from a sensor of a brake motor. A power battery unit supplies power for the main controller.    USE - Pure electric motor coach system for an internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environment-friendly, avoids vibration, and prevents generation of engine noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a pure electric motor coach system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A casing has box (101) and accommodation space (104) for accommodating fluid. The fluid inlet orifice (12) and fluid outlet orifice (14) are arranged at respective sides of box. The fluid outlet is positioned at horizontal level higher than fluid inlet orifice. The light source and light sensing device are arranged on respective bumps (105,106) provided on accommodation space. The optical signal is converted into electrical signal by light sensor.    USE - Fluid concentration measuring device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The interference of external light with optical signal is prevented by the simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fluid concentration measuring device.    Fluid inlet orifice (12)    Fluid outlet orifice (14)    Box (101)    Accommodation space (104)    Bumps (105,106)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (53) connected in the gas flow path between the pressure regulator and the gas inlet to the vehicle power plant captures the Joule-Thompson effect heat from the gas flowing in the gas tank outlet conduit. The captured heat is used to warm the gas within the tank and/or the flow control components of the tank assembly.    USE - Warming system for hydrogen gas stored at high pressure in onboard tank of hydrogen powered vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and internal combustion engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently warm high pressure hydrogen gas in onboard motor vehicle tank by hydrogen gas in onboard motor vehicle tank from the decompression energy of the gas. Warming the gas reduces the risk of a fuel gas leak in cold climate driving conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of vehicle tank equipped with the warming system.    Tank interior volume (12)    Sidewall (14)    Boss (51)    Vehicle (52)    Heat exchanger (53)
NOVELTY - The system comprises an energy converter for extracting kinetic energy which is generated by the flow of fluid contained in a bellow (1). The flow is induced by the deformation of bellow through a mass (2) connected to the bellow in response to the rotation of tire. The kinetic energy is then converted into electrical energy.    USE - System for producing electrical energy from rotating tire.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy can be generated simply and efficiently without increasing cost and size of system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy production system.    Bellow (1)    Mass (2)    Tire surface (3)    Road surface (4)    Positions of bellow (A-D)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple heaters (10) including an inlet and an outlet connected to two ends of housing. A start-up heater and a shut-down heater are provided in parallel on a side of the housing in perpendicular direction to coolant flow direction. The heaters (10) heat a coolant, and are provided in parallel on another side of the housing in the perpendicular direction to the coolant flow direction, where cross sections e.g. triangle shaped cross sections, of each heater in the coolant flow direction change periodically in longitudinal direction of each heater to cause a flow disturbance.    USE - Cathode oxygen depletion function equipped heating device for a fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, different commercial vehicles, a watercraft vehicle such as boat and ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves cold startability through a multistage current control, prevents deterioration of durability of stack due to corrosion of catalyst-loaded carbon during start-up and shut-down of the fuel cell vehicle, reduces manufacturing cost, ensures layout space of the device and prevents the bubble formation on surface of the heaters, so that the device improves heat transfer performance, performs maintenance and repair without using a lift, reduces loss of heat, prevents the flow induced vibration and bubbles from being forming by modifying the shape of the heaters and varying the arrangement of the heaters according to the shape of the heaters. The device provides cathode oxygen depletion (COD) to the terminals of the stack, so that the electric energy generated by a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is consumed to generate heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a heater of a cathode oxygen depletion function equipped heating device.    Heaters (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a valve fixed at a location for allowing a flow path to be opened and closed, and an actuator that causes the flow path to be opened and closed by reciprocating the valve. An enclosure holds the valve while the valve is interposed between the enclosure and a multi-layer substrate (2) when securing the device to the multi-layer substrate. A protruding portion of the enclosure is annular. A terminal electrically joined to an electrical wire is provided near a securing surface of the device.    USE - Valve device for a multi-layer substrate of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The shafts of the base are formed with thickness corresponding to the sizes of the holes so as to prevent the base from being mounted in a wrong orientation, thus positioning the device in proper orientation. The device is simple in structure, and the size of the device is reduced. The manufacturing cost of the device is reduced. The device increases the mounting density at the multi- layer substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a valve device.    Valve device (1)    Multi-layer substrate (2)    Base (3)    Housing (4)    Motor (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing alternate current (AC) signal to the electric motor (40) at preset sampling periods. An initial flux value containing back electromotive force (BEMF) generated by the motor is calculated at the beginning of sampling period. A final flux value is calculated at the end of sampling period, based on the initial flux value.    USE - Method for controlling electric motor installed in automotive drive system (claimed) of hybrid vehicle such as sedan, wagon, truck, sport utility vehicle (SUV), two-wheel drive vehicle and four-wheel drive vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating speed of the electric motor is increased stably by calculating the flux values at preset sampling intervals, thus improving the performance of the electric motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Wheels (26)    Battery (32)    Radiator (36)    Electric motor (40)
NOVELTY - The electric insulator (100') has an insulation layer (300) that is adapted to be arranged between the compression plate (10') and current collector (96'). A water management feature (302) e.g. wedge (305) coupled to insulation layer or integrally formed with insulation layer, is adapted to militate against water contacting plates (200') of fuel cell stack.    USE - Electric insulator for fuel cell stack (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for heaters and pumps for removing the water in fuel cell plates is eliminated by using water management feature. The mal-distribution of reactant gas flow in the fuel cell stack is prevented, since the blockage of fuel cell plates is militated after shut-down period under freezing ambient conditions. An optimized purging of fuel cell stack is enabled during start-up operation, so that the performance of fuel cell stack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Compression plate (10')    Current collector (96')    Electric insulator (100')    Fuel cell stack plate (200')    Insulation layer (300)    Water management feature (302)    Wedge (305)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit (30) that controls a secondary battery (21), so that output of the secondary battery is maintained less than or equal to a first threshold value, when output of a fuel cell (1) is not greater than or equal to a predefined level. The output of the secondary battery is maintained less than a second threshold value, when output of the fuel cell is greater than or equal to the predefined level.    USE - Fuel cell power supply device mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The durability and operating performance of the power supply device are improved and size of the power supply device is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power supply device.    Fuel cell (1)    Motor (5)    Fuel cell controller (10)    Secondary battery (21)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The controller has an inlet port (334) arranged on one side of housing and an exhaust port (335) arranged on another side of housing in horizontal direction with respect to inlet port. A plunger operating portion (336) includes plunger between inlet port and exhaust port to control degree of opening of inlet port. A motor shaft connected to motor (331) extends from the motor to the bottom of plunger operating portion such that the vertical movement of plunger is driven by rotational force transmitted through the motor shaft as the motor operates.    USE - Coolant temperature controller for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant temperature is controlled effectively by driving the motor according to the temperature signal of the coolant in the stack inlet hence the efficiency and the performance of the controller is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the coolant temperature controller.    Motor (331)    Inlet port (334)    Exhaust port (335)    Plunger operating portion (336)
NOVELTY - The battery system has several rectangular/prismatic battery cells that are provided in a battery block (3). The battery block has an intermediate duct that is connected to a cooling gap formed between the battery cells. A gas blower blows cooling gas from the intermediate duct to an outer duct (7) so that the cooling gas is branched from the intermediate duct and passed to the cooling gap of the battery cells for cooling the battery cells of the battery block.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells provided in the battery block can be cooled effectively by supplying cooling gas. The excess cooling gas can be discharged out effectively through outer duct. Hence, the lifetime of the battery system can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery system.    Battery block (3)    Outer duct (7)    End plate (10)    Exhaustion duct (14)    Flange (21)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a battery block (3) that includes several rectangular batteries (1) that have a width greater than a thickness and are securely arranged in array alignment by a battery holder (4). A copper/aluminum cooling pipe (246) cools the rectangular batteries. A coolant feeding device (27) feeds coolant to cooling pipe. The cooling pipe is arranged on the surface of the battery block in a thermally-coupled state so that the rectangular batteries are cooled by the coolant, which is circulated through cooling pipe.    USE - Battery system such as hybrid car power supply system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rectangular batteries can be efficiently and quietly cooled by the cooling pipe that can be simply arranged and the rectangular batteries can be uniformly cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the battery system.    Battery (1)    Battery block (3)    Battery holder (4)    Coolant feeding device (27)    Cooling pipe (246)
NOVELTY - A battery container (20) has opening (22) at upper end portion, and container folded-back portion (24) formed in peripheral edge of opening. A lid (30) has lid folded-back portion (34) formed in outer periphery, and is attached to opening. The folded-back portions are integrally joined with each other by double-rolled seam process at junction site (60). A gap (70,72) between distal end portion (26,36) of container/lid folded-back portion and inside of folded curve portion (27,37) of lid/container folded-back portion is enclosed by respective sealing element (50,52).    USE - Sealed battery used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the folded-back portions of battery container and lid are integrally joined with each other by double-rolled seam process at junction site, the folded-back portions can be joined efficiently in shorter time without invasion of foreign materials. Since the gap between distal end portion of container/lid folded-back portion and inside of folded curve portion of lid/container folded-back portion is enclosed by separate sealing elements, the sealing characteristic of the junction site is improved. Hence the productivity and reliability of the sealed battery are improved and the sealing characteristic of the junction site can be maintained for longer time and the cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the junction site of the sealed battery.    Battery container (20)    Opening (22)    Container folded-back portion (24)    Container's distal end portion (26)    Container's folded curve portion (27)    Lid (30)    Lid folded-back portion (34)    Lid's distal end portion (36)    Lid's folded curve portion (37)    Sealing elements (50,52)    Junction site (60)    Gaps (70,72)
NOVELTY - An electrode collector comprises a base (10) containing a conductive metal, and a diamond-like carbon film (20) of thickness 10 nm or less covering the surface (12) of base. The diamond-like carbon film has hydrophilic surface (22) on which hydrophilic functional groups are present. The hydrophilic functional groups are amide groups, amino groups, and/or imide groups. The conductive metal is aluminum (alloy).    USE - Electrode collector is used for producing electrodes of batteries used in vehicles (all claimed), preferably for producing positive electrodes. The batteries include lithium secondary cells used as power source for personal computers and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode collector has protected base surface and excellent collector performance in relation to the electrode mix layer, and enables consistent production of electrode collectors. The electrode collector provides batteries having excellent discharge property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of electrode collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of positive electrode.    Base (10)    Surface of base (12)    Diamond-like carbon film (20)    Hydrophilic surface (22)    Positive-electrode collector (40)    Positive electrode (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves folding a laminate (10A) that is obtained by laminating and integrating an electrolyte sheet (11) and a reinforcing sheet (12). The hydrogen peroxide is decomposed into water and oxygen. A portion of the surface of the laminate is formed on another portion of the surface. An electrolyte layer (11a) of folded laminate is impregnated into a reinforcing layer (12a) of the reinforcing sheet. The electrolyte impregnated in the laminate is hydrolyzed.    USE - Method for manufacturing composite electrolyte membrane (claimed) for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte of folded laminate is impregnated into a reinforcing layer of the reinforcing sheet. Hence the thickness of the composite electrolyte membrane is made uniform. The uniformity of the electrolytic properties within the composite electrolyte membrane is improved. The creep performance of the composite electrolyte membrane in the operation of the fuel cell is improved. The positioning accuracy of the composite electrolyte membrane is improved. Hence the quality of the composite electrolyte membrane is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly;    (2) manufacturing method of fuel cell;    (3) composite electrolyte membrane;    (4) membrane electrode assembly; and    (5) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the composite electrolyte membrane explaining the manufacturing process of composite electrolyte membrane.    Laminate (10A)    Electrolyte sheet (11)    Electrolyte layer (11a)    Reinforcing sheet (12)    Reinforcing layer (12a)
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 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 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 - The apparatus has a heat exchanger for heat-exchanging cooling water of an internal combustion engine. An electric power generation unit and the exchanger are provided in a case, and a temperature detection unit detects temperature. An after-start-up time judgment unit judges whether predetermined time is reached after starting the generation unit. A temperature comparison unit compares the detected temperature with a predetermined value when the predetermined time is reached. An omission judging unit determines whether the exhaust gas of the engine leaks within the case.    USE - Co-generation apparatus for indoor.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance expense of the apparatus is reduced. The apparatus detects the emission of exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine without utilizing a gas-leakage sensor, so that the apparatus is inexpensive and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of an operation of a co-generation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The high-pressure gas tank has a cap (3), and a carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) layer (12) which contacts the outer periphery of the cap. A ring-shaped glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) layer (90) is formed in the collar portion (34) at the contact portion of CFRP layer and the cap.    USE - High-pressure gas tank mounted in fuel cell system of electric vehicle for storing high-pressure fuel gas such as compressed natural gas or hydrogen. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stress concentration with respect to the CFRP layer can be suppressed over a long period of time, by forming the GFRP layer in collar portion at contact portion of CFRP layer and the cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the high-pressure gas tank.    Cap (3)    Resin layer (10)    CFRP layer (12)    Collar portion (34)    GFRP layer (90)
NOVELTY - A cogeneration system comprises a shut-off valve (V1,V4) and a cross valve which switch a bypass line (L12) that branches with a water supply line (L11) where water supply flows via storage tank (2), and bypasses storage tank. The shut-off valve (V2,V3) and cross valve switch the line which connects to storage tank from a vapor heat exchanger (3), and the line which merges a waste gas line (Lh2).    USE - Cogeneration system for use in fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving of fuel cell to be continued even if a storage tank becomes a full tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Storage tank (2)    Vapor heat exchanger (3)    Water supply line (L11)    Bypass line (L12)    Waste gas line (Lh2)    Shut-off valves (V1-V4)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) consists of exit-side manifolds (15b,16b) and entrance-side manifolds (15a,16a). The lower edge of exit-side manifold (16b) of hydrogen gas and exit-side manifold (15b) of oxidation gas is inclined, so that the hydrogen gas flow path side or oxidation gas flow path side is set higher rather than the outer side of separator.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas can be prevented, when the water collected on the exit-side manifold of hydrogen gas or oxidation gas is frozen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lower edge of entrance-side manifold (16a) of hydrogen gas and entrance-side manifold (15a) of oxidation gas is inclined, so that the hydrogen gas flow path or oxidation gas flow path is set lower than the outer side of separator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell which includes a frame-shaped element for clamping one portion of membrane-electrode assembly provided in the electric power generation region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Entrance-side manifold of oxidation gas (15a)    Exit-side manifold of oxidation gas (15b)    Entrance-side manifold of hydrogen gas (16a)    Exit-side manifold of hydrogen gas (16b)    Separator (20)
NOVELTY - A memory (61) stores temperature changed into temperature below freezing point during stop period of fuel cell. A control apparatus (70) increases quantity of substitution amount of hydrogen to start fuel cell when fuel cell is in sub-zero temperature state at time of starting fuel cell. The control apparatus judges whether warming-up of fuel cell is stopped in sufficient state at time of restarting of fuel cell. The control apparatus further increases quantity of substitution amount of hydrogen to start fuel cell at time of restarting after sub-zero temperature stoppage.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current and voltage characteristics at the time of restarting fuel cell can be improved so that starting performance and electric power generation stability can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for starting fuel cell under lower temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    CPU (60)    Memory (61)    Temperature sensor (64)    Control apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The dew point of the outlet gas ejected from a fuel cell stack (12) is calculated by a dew point calculation unit (84). The amount of heat emitted by the electric power generation of the fuel cell stack is calculated by an emission-heat amount calculating unit (86). The cooling medium flow volume corresponding to the dew point of outlet gas is set by a cooling medium flow rate setting unit (88) based on the calculated amount of emission heat.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable electric power can be continuously generated by maintaining the desired drain property and preventing flooding irrespective of the electric power generation state of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (12)    Moisture content calculating unit (80)    Dew point calculation unit (84)    Emission-heat amount calculating unit (86)    Cooling medium flow rate setting unit (88)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid separator (20) has upper side chamber (22) that separates liquid contained in off gas received through off gas inlet tube (21), and a lower side chamber (23) that receives and stores separated reaction water (32). A communication hole (27) connects lower portion of upper chamber and side portion of lower chamber. A solenoid drain valve (25) arranged opposing communication hole in lower chamber, is operated based on pressure of hydrogen gas flowing through hole, and reaction water is discharged through discharge pipe (26) in vehicle width direction.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of reaction water separated from off gas into off-gas circulation pipe is prevented. The solenoid valve minimizes the leakage of hydrogen gas from gas-liquid separator, thus preventing degradation of draining ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of gas-liquid separator of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separator (20)    Off gas inlet tube (21)    Upper side chamber (22)    Lower side chamber (23)    Drain valve (25)    Discharge pipe (26)    Communication hole (27)    Reaction water (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat exchanger (35) for performing heat exchange between the refrigerant circulating through a refrigerator (30) and the gas flowing through the gas flow path (2). A gas temperature sensor (51) arranged in gas flow path detects the temperature of the gas supplied to the fuel cell. The opening degree of an expansion valve (40) arranged between the heat exchanger and compressor (31) is controlled by the signal from controller (50) so that the detected temperature is equal to fixed temperature.    USE - Apparatus for testing polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption required to control the temperature of the gas by the fuel cell test apparatus is reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling unit of fuel cell testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas flow path (2)    Refrigerator (30)    Compressor (31)    Heat exchanger (35)    Expansion valve (40)    Controller (50)    Gas temperature sensor (51)
NOVELTY - A voltmeter (51) measures voltage of a fuel cell (101). A direct current (DC) voltage converter (104) converts voltage into a fixed voltage. The connection of fuel cell and converter is cut until the fuel cell reaches the operating temperature. The DC is drawn from fuel cell by DC electronic load apparatus (102), and DC with measured voltage is supplied to converter by a variable DC power supply unit (103) until the operating temperature is reached by fuel cell. The fuel cell and converter are connected by switch (71) when the operating temperature is reached.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system can be operated stably as the outbreak of electric current is not occurred in the converter and the load is not applied to the fuel cell by connecting the fuel cell and converter are connected using switch only when the operating temperature is reached by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltmeter (51)    Switch (71)    Fuel cell (101)    DC electronic load apparatus (102)    Variable DC power supply unit (103)    DC voltage converter (104)
NOVELTY - The case mold type capacitor has a P-pole bus bar (2) and a north-pole bus bar (3) connected to resin-molded P-pole electrode (1a) and north-pole electrode (1b) which are provided on both surfaces of element (1) in vertical direction respectively. An element mounting rib (4a) is arranged in inner bottom surface of case. A shock absorbing material layer comprising resin is formed in the gap formed between the rib and case.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the noise is reduced by suppressing the vibration in metallized film capacitor using the shock absorbing material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the top and sectional views of the case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    P-pole electrode (1a)    North-pole electrode (1b)    P-pole bus bar (2)    North-pole bus bar (3)    Case (4)    Element mounting rib (4a)    Shock absorbing material layer (5a)
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 - The anode catalyst contains a mixture of tungsten carbide particles and iridium particles or iridium micro particles containing either of the composite particles by which dispersion was carried out directly on the mixture of tungsten carbide particles, and composite particles by which iridium micro particles were carried on the carbon particle or tungsten carbide. A polymer electrolyte fuel cell is an ethanol type fuel cell using ethanol as fuel.    USE - Anode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cells using ethanol as fuel, for small power supply for electronic terminals or mobile devices e.g. mobile telephone, a notebook personal computer, and motor vehicles, domestic fixation type cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains anode catalyst that is low cost by using materials, which are also low cost and do not complicate the manufacturing process.
NOVELTY - The method involves using a split mold (31) and a hollow structure mounted on a base plate. A molten lead alloy is poured into the split mold from the hollow structure. A cartridge heater (36) is inserted into a hole of the split mold where the heater has a low heat emission portion (38) at its center and high exothermic portion (39) at its base and front end. The ends of the split mold are heated along longitudinal direction by the cartridge heater.    USE - Manufacturing method of lead element for lead storage battery used for uninterruptible power system (UPS) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature variation of the split mold can be reduced so the generation of defect at the time of casting is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining split mold temperature distribution. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Split mold (31)    Cartridge heater (36)    Low heat emission portion (38)    High exothermic portion (39)    Temperature sensor (40)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (42) and a cooling evaporator (41) are set within a sealed center console box (12) that accommodates a battery (13), an inverter (14), a DC-DC converter (16). The cooling evaporator is connected to a cooling-air circulation circuit, and cools the air directed by the cooling fan to the battery, inverter and the DC-DC converter.    USE - Cooling structure for high-voltage electrically-wired part e.g. battery, inverter, DC-DC converter of e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable cooling of e.g. battery, inverter, DC-DC converter. Suppresses escape of sound of fan from sealed container. Suppresses encroachment of water into sealed container. Reduces number of components and manufacturing cost of cooling structure. Suppresses deterioration in steering stability of vehicle. Allows shortening length of refrigerant piping. Ensures uniform cooling of battery, inverter, DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of the cooling structure.    Sealed center console box (12)    Battery (13)    Inverter (14)    DC-DC converter (16)    Cooling evaporator (41)    Cooling fan (42)
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 - Independent power source with fuel cells includes hydrogen generator with removable cartridges for interacting reagents, reduction and safety valves for anode gas pressure adjustment in fuel chamber, output voltage transformation unit and valve control unit. Hydrogen generator output is connected to fuel chamber input over reduction valve, fuel chamber output opens into air over safety valve, current outputs of membrane electrode assemblies are connected to output voltage transformation unit input, first output of the unit is connected to control inputs of reduction and safety valves over control unit, and second output of the transformation unit is can be connected to user.    USE - Independent power source for chemical energy transformation into electrical energy in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Simple, compact and efficient independent power source based on fuel cells.2 cl, 1 dwg    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the independent power source on fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The body (1') has an inner wall (41') with a varying internal dimension (d) regarding in a longitudinal direction and comprising projections (5-9). The projections are filled partly with a flexible filling material (10), where the filling material and the material of the inner wall are different. The inner wall is made of metal such as high-grade steel. The projections are formed completely circulating around a longitudinal axis (A) of the hollow body, where the filling material is sealing compound, plastic or polyurethane.    USE - Tubular hollow body for transmission of a gaseous medium e.g. hydrogen and water containing gas, in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The projections are filled partly with the flexible filling material, where the filling material and the material of the inner wall are different, so that the projection is ensured relatively simply and cost-effectively, thus reducing sound emission and the occurrence of disturbing noises of the hollow body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tubular hollow body.    Longitudinal axis (A)    Internal dimension (d)    Hollow body (1')    Projections (5-9)    Filling material (10)    Inner wall (41')
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding hydrogen after heating without limitation in a heat exchanger (9) in a cryo-pressure tank (1) over a period of time significantly exceeding clock time of an usual timing valve. A tank pressure regulating valve (7a) is completely opened, so that non-return of heated hydrogen takes place in the exchanger. The hydrogen with necessary pressure is supplied to a consumer by a pressure regulating unit (7b) in a supply line (6) downstream to a divergence of a branch line (8) despite the change of pressure caused downstream of the unit.    USE - Method for operating a cryo-pressure tank that is utilized in an internal-combustion engine and/or fuel cell in a motor vehicle for storing cryogenic hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures sufficient and continuous supply of hydrogen with necessary pressure to the consumer in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a cryo-pressure tank.    Cryo-pressure tank (1)    Supply line (6)    Tank pressure regulating valve (7a)    Pressure regulating unit (7b)    Branch line (8)    Heat exchanger (9)
NOVELTY - The equipment (1) cools a fuel cell stack (2). Its coolant vessel (7) has a wall (8) surrounding an interior (9) containing coolant (10a) which can be evaporated. Where the fuel cell stack is to be cooled, part of it forms a section of the wall (8) in direct, thermally-conducting contact with the interior and the liquid it contains. Heat is transferred into the liquid, which is kept in an essentially-liquid, uniform state. The coolant is introduced into the vessel (7) where a distributor achieves uniform coolant distribution. The coolant remains in the vessel.    USE - Cooling equipment for a vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling is optimized and simplified. Energy is saved. The coolant is sealed into the vessel, so the possibility of leakage is excluded. Cooling takes place directly from a bipolar plate electrode (5), which is preferably made from a pressed-carbon material. Loose similarity with heat pipe cooling is evident. Cooling evaporates the liquid, producing bubbles which rise immediately. This re-establishes full thermal contact with the liquid. No gas or vapor boundary layer is established, which could hinder thermal transfer. Temperature gradients are minimized. Liquid cover of the heat transfer area is maintained constantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM IS INCLUDED FOR the corresponding cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the cooling equipment.    equipment (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    coolant vessel (7)    wall (8)    interior (9)    coolant (10a)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding dispersing stabilizer i.e. polystyrene sulfonate, in conducting polyaniline nanoparticle solution. A chemical sensor converter is formed on a supporter by forming a polymer thin film by discharging conductive ink into a printer head. Electricity is applied to a chemical sensor and the converter is connected to a detector. A real-time resistance alteration and concentration gradient of chemical analyte are recorded according to a type of the analyte that is formed of ammonia, hydrochloric acid, methanol, ethanol, carbon tetrachloride and chloroform.    USE - Method for manufacturing a chemical sensor i.e. relaxing crane sensor. Uses include but are not limited to a fuel cell, display, actuator, static electricity shielding device and an electromagnetic wave shielding conductive coating device.    ADVANTAGE - The method minimizes the loss of raw material during manufacturing the chemical sensor, easily manufactures the sensor with desired shape, size and thickness within a small time period, and gains the reversible reactions with fast reaction speed and reproducibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a water-dispersible conducting polyaniline polymer thin film printed with an ink-jet printer.
NOVELTY - A concentration of a fuel is measured by providing a fuel cell unit comprising anode (110), cathode (120) and membrane electrode assembly (130); supplying a fuel (140) to the anode supplying a reactive gas (150) to the cathode; and adjusting an amount of the reactive gas supplied to the cathode and estimating the concentration of the fuel according to a consumption rate of reactive gas in the cathode.    USE - Method for measuring a concentration of fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, low-cost, stable and capable of accurately measuring the concentration of a fuel; and allows the use of operational fuel cell stack in the system to measure the fuel concentration. The stability of the method is not easily affected by the flow of the fuel and the bubbles in the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the method for measuring a concentration of the fuel.    Cathode (120)    Membrane electrode assembly (130)    Fuel (140)    Reactive gas (150)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a kind of thermal-electric energy conversion recycling system of the internal combustion engine, comprising an intake chamber (10), a water radiator (20), two heat dissipation pipes (30, 35), an internal combustion engine (40), an exhaust pipe (50), a turbine (60) and an electric generator (70). By the said thermal-electric energy conversion and regeneration system, the 70% thermal energy loss and the mechanical energy due to the aerodynamic pressure against the front side of the vehicle (100) can be recycled and reused. The said mechanism that performs the pressure boosting and heating processes can transform the heat and aerodynamic pressure mechanical energy into kinetic energy for rotation to drive the electric generator (70) to generate the electric power that can be used in the hybrid car to save the fuel and decrease air pollution. Besides, the present invention also provides a kind of system that can use the thermal energy from the water radiator (20) and exhaust pipe (50) at the same time, a kind of system that can reuse the aerodynamic pressure against the front side of the vehicle (100), a kind of pressure boosting system for the ramjet and turbine engine, a kind of intake chamber (10) and a kind of kinetic energy generation system that use the impulse and thermal energy of the wind.
NOVELTY - An air-cooled fuel cell, which utilizes an air loop to mix dissipated air and feed air. When the dissipated air flows through the hot dissipation channel and becomes hot air, the air loop can inject part of the hot art directly into the main body of the fuel cell as the feed air. On one side, the heat of the hot air can be recycled to raise the temperature of the feed air, thereby improving the performance of the fuel cell; on the other hand, the power consumption of the pump for feed air can be reduced, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the entire system.
NOVELTY - Sulfonic and phosphoric acid containing phenyl monomer (I) is new.    USE - In preparing proton-conducting polymer and electrolyte membrane for membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) useful in fuel cell and high temperature polymer electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conducting polymer provides polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent structural stability and excellent capability of inhibiting methanol crossover, which provides fuel cell having excellent performance. The proton-conducting polymer can be inexpensively prepared and has considerable stability under oxidation/reduction conditions at various ranges of temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sulfonic and phosphoric acid containing phenyl monomer of formula (I) is new.    R1=1-10C alkyl, 2-10C alkenyl or phenyl;    p=0-4;    B'=halo, hydroxyl or amine;    Y'=bivalent linker comprising at least one of 1-10C alkyl or 6-20C aryl;    Z'=H or fluoro;    q=1-10;    A=acid group that can have a proton, selected from sulfonic acid, sulfonate, phosphoric acid, or sulfonyl(trifluoro methylsulfonyl).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a proton-conducting polymer comprising a repeating unit of formula (II), and has a number average molecular weight of 5000-1000000;    (2) preparing the proton-conducting polymer involves etherification of benzene-1,4-diol derivative of formula (III), sulfonic acid derivative of formula (IV), and biphenyl-4,4'-diol derivative of formula (V); and    (3) an electrolyte membrane comprising the proton-conducting polymer.    m and n=0 or 1;    m+n=1;    X=chloro, bromo, iodo or fluoro
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-containing transition metal compound fine particles (A) and lithium-containing transition metal compound fine particles (B). The spherical secondary particles of fine particles (A) have surface unevenness and internal opening space. The primary particles having size with which surface uneven portion and internal opening space of particles (A) are filled. The amount of mercury intrusion during rise of pressure of 3.86 kPa-413 MPa is 0.75 cm3/g or less, in mercury intrusion curve by mercury intrusion technique.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides lithium secondary battery having improved load characteristics and excellent output characteristics.
NOVELTY - Process for preparing an individual carbon nanotube aerogel, comprises (a) reduction of carbon nanotubes by an alkaline metal for producing a carbon nanotube polyelectrolyte salt, (b) exposing polyelectrolyte salt of carbon nanotubes to an aprotic polar solvent for producing a solution of reduced individual carbon nanotubes, (c) freezing the solution of individual nanotubes, and (d) sublimation of the solvent, in an inert atmosphere.    USE - The individual carbon nanotube aerogel is useful for: the preparation of composite materials; preparing electrochemical components, which is an ultracapacitor, a biosensor or a fuel cell electrode; preparing filtration and/or cleaning materials, which is a membrane for treatment of water or black tide; preparing biomaterials, which is a support for cell growth, for bone growth or cartilage replacement; and preparing catalyst support for heterogeneous catalysis (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process simply and economically provides the individual carbon nanotube aerogel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the individual carbon nanotube aerogel obtained by the process; and    (2) a use of aerogel for preparation of composite materials.
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 - The device has lower plate (15) that blocks the space (S) formed by back-and-front frames (11) and cross elements (12). The central line (A2) of battery case is deviated from the central line (A1) passing through frames and cross elements. A fan is arranged above the portion of space formed by the frames and cross elements in vehicle width direction. The air within the battery case is passed through discharge ports (23a,23b) and space, when the fan is operated.    USE - Automotive battery cooling device mounted in vehicles such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fan is arranged above the portion of space, space saving can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of automotive battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back-and-front frames (11)    Cross elements (12)    Lower plate (15)    Discharge ports (23a,23b)    Central lines (A1,A2)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - A carbon film does not containing binder component is formed at the surface of a base material containing an electroconductive metal as main component. Hydrophilization treatment is carried out, and surface of carbon film is modified to form electrode collector having hydrophilized carbon film. An electrode compound material layer-forming composition containing electrode active material and an aqueous medium is applied on hydrophilized film, and electrode compound material layer is formed. Thus, electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for secondary battery used for vehicles (both claimed), such as electric vehicles, and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is stably manufactured, and provides battery having excellent output characteristics and lightweight property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing electrode collector. The apparatus has vacuum chamber maintained at reduced pressure, a base material conveying unit, carbon film formation portion and ozone treatment portion. The conveying unit carries out conveyance of elongate base material containing electroconductive metal in vacuum chamber. The carbon film formation portion carries out vapor deposition of carbon on surface of base material to form carbon film. The ozone treatment portion introduces ozone or polar functional group containing oxygen into carbon film. The conveyance unit is provided such that base material is continuously circulated to ozone treatment portion through carbon film formation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining manufacture of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tank (200) is equipped with container (11) for storing the water (16), and water absorption material (12) positioned inside the container. The water absorption material has temperature sensitive point (t0) higher than the freezing point (Tf) of the water. The water absorbed at temperature higher than temperature sensitive point is discharged. The water absorption material is expandable to perpendicular direction rather than side wall direction of the container.    USE - Water tank for cooling device used in fuel cell electric power generation system of motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The damage of water tank due to freezing of water is prevented. Since the complicated operations of transferring the water in water tank to other tank can be eliminated, the industrial value of the water tank is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the water tank.    Container (11)    Water absorption material (12)    Water (16)    Water tank (200)    Freezing point of water (Tf)    Temperature sensitive point (t0)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cell (1) comprising collectors formed at inner and outer peripheral surfaces of membrane electrode structure (12). A case (2) has reactive gas ventilation port (4) to circulate reactive gas supplied to outer peripheral surface of cell between inner space (3a) and outer peripheral surface of outer wall (2b). An inner wall (2a) is provided with openings (5) that circulate reactive gas between inner and outer space (3a,3b) of case. The bottom end of inner wall is provided with waste water port (6) that expels generated water (8) to outer space (3b).    USE - Tube-type fuel cell module e.g. solid oxide fuel cell for use in motor vehicle, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity of reactive gas supplied to outer peripheral surface of tube-type fuel cell module is maintained uniformly with high oxygen concentration by ventilation port so that power generation efficiency of the fuel cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side and sectional views of the tube-type fuel cell module.    Tube-type fuel cell (1)    Case (2)    Inner and outer walls (2a,2b)    Inner and outer spaces (3a,3b)    Ventilation portion (4)    Opening (5)    Waste water ports (6,7)    Tube-type fuel cell module (10)    Generated water (8)    Membrane electrode structure (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a dilution device (18) which carries out mixing dilution, and exhausts anode off gas and cathode off gas discharged from a fuel cell stack (12). A purge valve (14) is provided in an anode off-gas flow path (15) provided between the fuel cell stack and the dilution device. The closing of an air cutoff valve (28) provided between the dilution device and a humidifier (30) is controlled by a control unit (38), when the malfunctioning of the purge valve is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high concentration fuel gas present in the anode off gas can be exhausted, by closing the air cutoff valve.    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 stack (12)    Purge valve (14)    Anode off-gas flow path (15)    Dilution device (18)    Air cutoff valve (28)    Humidifier (30)    Control unit (38)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motor installed on a turbine wind wheel that is installed at a windward side. The turbine wind wheel is connected to an electrical generator via a speed changer, where the electrical generator is connected to an inverter, and a storage battery via the inverter is connected to the motor. An airbrake closing switch is connected to the turbine wind wheel.    USE - Turbine wind power generation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine wind wheel generates electricity and provides the electrical energy for the vehicle. The turbine wind wheel has large wind area and can easily rotate even if the wind energy is not big, which is strong enough to drive the motor with high generating efficiency. The motor is not damaged at the time of the large wind power at the fast rotating speed. The vehicle saves the utilization of non-renewable resources such as petroleum and hydrogen and reduces the consumption cost of the consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a turbine wind power generation vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery case (20) which is accommodated with several column-shaped batteries (101). The batteries are arranged at predetermined intervals on both sides of supporting structure (27). A dummy portion (28) of semicircle column shape used as dummy of the battery is provided in the supporting structure corresponding to the indented portion at the side of air discharge port (23b) of each battery group (111,112).    USE - Automotive battery cooling device for use in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery positioned at the air discharge port side of each battery group can also be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of automotive battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (20)    Air discharge port (23b)    Supporting structure (27)    Dummy portion (28)    Battery (101)    Battery groups (111,112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a manifold (40) which is provided in the side of the fuel cell (12). A discharge pipe (20) connected to the manifold is extended parallel to the side of the fuel cell. A discharge pneumatic control valve (34) is provided in the discharge path, to control the battery inlet pressure of the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell. The control valve provided in the discharge pipe is opened to allow the flow of reactive gas from the manifold.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variance of the fluid resistance along longitudinal direction of the manifold is suppressed so that air is discharged smoothly through the discharge pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (12)    Discharge pipe (20)    Discharge pneumatic control valve (34)    Valve shaft (36)    Manifold (40)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has gas-liquid separator (20) with a chamber at upper side to isolate liquid contained in off gas of fuel cell stack (10). A guide element accelerates fall of droplet to bottom face of ion exchange filter (30) that extends downwards perpendicularly.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unnecessary residual water does not remain inside fuel cell system so that through put of off-gas is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Gas-liquid separator (20)    Drain valve (25)    Ion exchange filter (30)
NOVELTY - The plug (3) has a cell cover (1) arranged with a storage cell that is equipped on a liquid filling hole (2). The storage cell is sealed by the plug that is matched with the liquid filling hole located on the cell cover.    USE - Liquid filling hole sealing plug for non-maintaining motorcycle dry charged storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plug reduces development of modules and materials, and improves production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid filling hole sealing plug of non-maintaining motorcycle dry charged storage cell.    Cell cover (1)    Liquid filling hole (2)    Liquid filling hole sealing plug (3)
NOVELTY - The producing method involves receiving a composite material of carbon powders and thermosetting resin in the material receiving section of a molding die. A punching die is made to approach relatively to the molding die. An infrared laser beam is irradiated toward the internal surface of a gas flow field groove (5,7) while relatively moving the optical axis of the infrared laser beam to a molded body along the gas flow field groove to apply an infrared laser process to the internal surface of the gas flow field groove after the completion of a compressing process.    USE - Producing method for bipolar plate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively provide roughness to the internal surface of the gas flow field groove, thus improving the hydrophilic feature of the gas flow field groove without using existing processes. Improves the draining function of bipolar plate, thus enhancing the cell features of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of laser irradiation process in production of bipolar plate.    Gas flow field groove (5,7)    Fuel gas supplying manifold (9)    Fuel gas discharging manifold (11)    Oxygen gas supplying manifold (21)    Oxygen gas discharging manifold (23)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has charging current regulation circuit (1) connected to diode (3) in parallel for preventing electric current regeneration. The charging current regulation circuit controls electric current so that voltage rise by charging current becomes smaller than voltage raise allowance at the time of regenerated electric power generation.    USE - Power supply device for moving vehicle e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since voltage rise by charging current becomes smaller than voltage raise allowance at the time of regenerated electric power generation, the battery characteristics can be utilized without loss, the portion of regeneration energy can be stored in battery and the capacitance of expensive electrical double layer capacitor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging current regulation circuit (1)    Battery (2)    Diode (3)    Inverter (4)    Electrical double layer capacitor (5)
NOVELTY - A flow volume adjustment valve (42) adjusts the volume of air passing through a bypass flow path (70) and a control unit (20) controls the flow volume adjustment valve according to the required air flow volume of fuel cell (100). The control unit controls the adjustment valve so as to not supply air into bypass flow path when required air flow volume of fuel cell is more than minimum air flow volume. The control unit controls adjustment valve to supply air into bypass flow path when required air flow volume is less than minimum air flow volume.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of surging in air compressor can be suppressed, so that the air can be stably supplied to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (20)    Air compressor (34)    Flow volume adjustment valve (42)    Bypass flow path (70)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The valve assembly (4) has a supply flow path (42) connected to a high pressure tank. A limitation device (200) varies flow passage area of the flow path by moving the position of the piston when usage period is over. The limitation device has a heater (202) that heats a fusible alloy (201) at predetermined temperature.    USE - Valve assembly for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be supplied through the flow path when the usage period is over and the electric vehicle can be driven.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve assembly (4)    Supply flow path (42)    Limitation device (200)    Fusible alloy (201)    Heater (202)
NOVELTY - The pressure reduction valve (42) provided in the hydrogen gas supply flow path reduces the relatively high pressure at the side of the hydrogen gas holder (31) to the relatively low pressure at the side of the fuel cell. The excess flow valve (41) provided in the upstream of the pressure reduction valve blocks flow of gas exceeding preset flow volume.    USE - Fuel gas supply system for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load to the pressure reduction valve at the time of fuel gas filling is reduced, and the life time of the pressure reduction valve is extended. The wastage of the fuel gas during malfunction of the pressure reduction valve is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen gas flow system of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen gas supply system (12)    Hydrogen gas filling unit (30)    Hydrogen gas holder (31)    Excess flow valve (41)    Pressure reduction valve (42)
NOVELTY - A branch pipe (30) connected to an air supply source (50) supplies air to the supply pipes (21,22) which are respectively connected with the pneumatic springs (11,12). The pressure indicators (231,232) to indicate internal pressure of each spring are provided in the respective supply pipe. The non-return valves (211,212) are provided between the respective indicators and the branch pipe, in respective supply pipes to interrupt flow of air to the springs.    USE - Buffering device for vibration removal apparatus of molding system including molding machine of metal separator used for fuel cell (all claimed). Can also be used in engine, pump, compressor, accurate measuring instrument and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The pneumatic spring in which the air leakage is produced can be easily identified, by controlling supply of air by the non-return valves and monitoring the change in internal pressure of the springs by the indicators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vibration removal apparatus of the molding machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pneumatic springs (11,12)    Supply pipes (21,22)    Branch pipe (30)    Air supply source (50)    Non-return valves (211,212)    Pressure indicators (231,232)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (U) has a switching circuit (50) formed by parallelly connecting hold capacitors (CH1-CH3). Sample-and-hold switches (S1-S3) are provided in a parallel line, which connects two poles of unit batteries (E1-E3). Earth changeover switches (S4, S5) are inserted in an earth line that carries out earth grounding of a connection point of the capacitors for voltage storage and a voltage input part, where each earth changeover switch opens and closes the earth line. A switch control unit opens and closes the switches.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus for a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus measures and detects the battery voltage simultaneously, and easily corrects voltage error of the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a voltage detection apparatus.    Capacitors (CH1-CH3)    Unit batteries (E1-E3)    Sample-and-hold switches (S1-S3)    Earth changeover switches (S4-S5)    Voltage detection apparatus (U)    Switching circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The conveying apparatus has several guide rollers (6) positioned suitably between the feeding shaft (3) which is rotated by a motor (2). The surface roughness of outer surfaces of electrolytic membrane (1) is set according to conveyance speed and surface roughness of each guide roller.    USE - Electrolytic membrane used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The slip between the roll and electrolytic membrane can be prevented so as to ensure the quality of electrolytic membrane, when conveying the electrolytic membrane with the roll.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrolytic membrane conveyed by conveying apparatus.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Motor (2)    Feeding shaft (3)    Winding shaft (5)    Guide rollers (6)
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 unit (10) has a connection board (3) linked to the end surface electrode of each battery (1), while a circuit board (5) is linked to the battery. A battery case (6) that accommodates a battery holder (2) has an opening (9) that exposes a heat radiation plate (8). The heat of battery is discharged to the heat radiation plate through connection board and a heat conduction sheet (7) connected to end surface electrode of battery.    USE - Battery unit for battery electric power system mounted in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are cooled efficiently and uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery holder (2)    Connection board (3)    Circuit board (5)    Battery case (6)    Heat conduction sheet (7)    Heat radiation plate (8)    Opening (9)    Battery unit (10)
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid addition electrolyte solution (4) contains an ionic liquid added to an electrolyte solution in which oxygen is dissolved.    USE - Ionic liquid addition electrolyte solution is used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (both claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid addition electrolyte solution provides battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Ionic liquid addition electrolyte solution (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying a clad type positive electrode plate, after giving an ultrasonic vibration with respect to the plate in the state in which the plate is immersed in water. The dried clad type positive electrode plate is assembled with a paste type negative electrode plate, and battery case chemical formation is performed to manufacture a clad type lead storage battery.    USE - Manufacturing method of clad type lead storage battery used for electric vehicle such as electrically driven forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The clad type lead storage battery with large discharge capacity can be manufactured while decreasing the amount of lead sulfate remaining in the positive electrode active material after battery case chemical formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tube-type fuel cell (10) has a tube-type fuel cell stack (1) with anode electrode arranged in the outer peripheral surface and cathode electrode arranged in the inner peripheral surface. The tube-type fuel cell stack is arranged in a pressure-resistant container (4) into which high pressure fuel gas is supplied. The gas supplied into the container is stopped by the fuel-supply opening (6), until the supplied gas is consumed completely in the pressure-resistant container.    USE - Tube-type fuel cell for motor vehicle, domestic co-generation system and portable power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since only the needed gas is supplied into the cell, the efficiency of the gas fuel is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the tube-type fuel cell.    Tube-type fuel cell stack (1)    Pressure-resistant container (4)    Stirrer (5)    Fuel-supply opening (6)    Tube-type fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The metal atom such as platinum atom on the hydrocarbon electrolytic membrane is ionized. The electrolytic membrane is exposed to the cleaning liquid and the metal ions on the electrolytic membrane are removed.    USE - Removal method of metal impurity from electrolytic membrane of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal impurity can be removed efficiently from the electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart including steps for removing metal impurity from electrolytic membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an upstream pressure reduction valve (22) and a downstream pressure reduction valve (28) provided to reduce pressure of gas supplied to a fuel cell stack (12) through a flow path (24). A relief valve (30) positioned between the upstream and downstream pressure reduction valves is opened when pressure of the flow path in the position of the relief valve is more than a threshold value so that pressure of flow path in the position of relief value is within resistant pressure value of downstream pressure reduction valve.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the piping of gas flow path is suppressed appropriately while reducing pressure of the gas flow path in the position of the relief valve to be within resistant pressure value of the downstream pressure reduction valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Upstream pressure reduction valve (22)    Gas flow path (24)    Downstream pressure reduction valve (28)    Relief valve (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has communicating hole (54) which introduces hydrogen gas into each cell (20) stacked in a fuel cell (10). The hydrogen gas emitted from hole is circulated in communicating hole (53). The hydrogen gas extraction opening (74) is located opposite to hydrogen supply port (64). The hydrogen gas extraction valve (831) provided in extraction path (83), is opened/closed by control apparatus (90) at the time of starting of the system. The pressure loss of extraction opening is smaller than the pressure loss of hydrogen gas reached to anode electrode side.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The delay in starting time of the fuel cell system is reduced as the pressure loss of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas is large leading to small hydrogen and oxygen concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Cell (20)    Hydrogen emission communicating hole (53)    Hydrogen supply communicating hole (54)    Hydrogen supply port (64)    Hydrogen gas extraction opening (74)    Hydrogen gas extraction path (83)    Control apparatus (90)    Hydrogen gas extraction valve (831)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (1) positioned inside a bag opposes a negative electrode (2) through a separator (3). A positive electrode lead (41) extends from the opening of the positive electrode. A rectangular removal portion (11) is formed in the corner of the separator and is adjoining the positive electrode lead.    USE - Laminated secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning of the positive and negative electrodes are performed accurately. The reliability of the laminated secondary battery is improved by preventing the short circuit between the positive and negative electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the positive and negative electrodes of laminated secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Rectangular removal portion (11)    Positive electrode lead (41)
NOVELTY - A cutoff valve (3c) positioned in the fuel gas flow route, controls the inflow of fuel gas by opening/closing operation. A pressure sensor (18a-18c) detects the fuel gas pressure in downstream of cutoff valve. A controller (21) judges whether the fuel gas leak is produced from cutoff valve based on change of fuel gas pressure in downstream of cutoff valve, when differential voltage is formed between upstream and downstream of cutoff valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The detection accuracy of gas leakage from cutoff valve can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for abnormality detection method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Cutoff valve (3c)    Pressure sensors (18a-18c)    Controller (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel tank (10) for storing hydrogen gas supplied to a fuel electrode of a fuel cell stack (1). An excessive gas emitted from the fuel electrode of the fuel cell stack is circulated and passed to the supply side of hydrogen through a circular flow path (L2). The density of impurity gas in a fuel tank is estimated based on the flow volume of hydrogen supplied to fuel electrode of fuel cell stack and the estimated density of impurity gas in fuel electrode of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of impurity gas in the fuel tank is estimated autonomously and efficiently and the fuel gas flow rate can be restricted with a sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Power controller (2)    Fuel tank (10)    Ejector (13)    Compressor (20)    Circular flow path (L2)
NOVELTY - A processing unit calculates activation and resistance polarization parameters and amount of water to generate electric power, by detecting temperature, voltage and electric power of fuel cell stack (1) while controlling resistance of a heater (4). A control unit (30) estimates volt ampere time dependent transition characteristics of stack based on calculation result to control the driving state. The parameters are calculated when operation of system is started, based on specific voltage and current value of stack, when heater is set to specific resistance value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volt ampere time dependent transition characteristics of fuel cell stack can be estimated with sufficient precision and hence the low temperature condition when starting the operation of the fuel cell stack can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Electric power extractor (2)    Electric motor (3)    Heater (4)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A strain gauge sensor (21) detects stacking load (F1) provided along lamination direction on fuel cell stack (10). An electrode load sensor (22) detects electrode load (F2) provided in electrode plane of anode or cathode electrode. A seal load calculation unit (61) computes seal load provided on sealing element of stack, based on detected loads. A seal load control unit (66) controls reactive gas supply apparatus (30), and adjusts pressure and humidity of gas in stack so that computed seal load is settled in target seal load range preset based on operating state of stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A durable performance and electric power generation performance of fuel cell stack can be improved by adjusting seal load to compensate deterioration of sealing element, and the need of actuator can be eliminated such that the structure of fuel cell system can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Strain gauge sensor (21)    Electrode load sensor (22)    Reactive gas supply apparatus (30)    Seal load calculation unit (61)    Seal load control unit (66)    Stacking load (F1)    Electrode load (F2)
NOVELTY - The system has a cut-off valve control apparatus (4) to control the opening of fuel gas cutoff valves (2a,2b) at the time of electric power generation. A purge gas supply source (2h) supplies purge gas to a fuel electrode (1a) through a fuel cell piping (2d). An electric potential control apparatus (5) raises the electric potential of the fuel electrode with respect to electric potential of an oxidizing agent electrode (1b) when stopping electric power generation of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system used for motor vehicle, domestic application, factory, hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide removal of the catalyst layer is promoted at the starting time of electric power generation, before supplying oxidizing agent gas. Hence the carbon monoxide on the catalyst layer and chemical reaction of oxygen are inhibited, and the fall of carbon monoxide-proof property of the catalyst layer of the fuel electrode can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (1a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (1b)    Fuel gas cutoff valves (2a,2b)    Fuel cell piping (2d)    Purge gas supply source (2h)    Cut-off valve control apparatus (4)    Electric potential control apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a sealing structure (51) to cover the outer periphery of laminated structure of exposure electrodes (21a,21b), an electrode (31) and separator (41). A leads (32a,32b) protruded from the portion of the electrode is overlapped with the separator. The leads of electrode are arranged so that the leads of same polarity are adjusted and connected to corresponding exposure electrode.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. electrochemical capacitor, secondary batteries such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in electric equipments such as mobile telephone, digital still camera, notebook personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint strength and reliability of leads of electrode and exposure electrode are increased. The electrochemical device with low equivalent series resistance (ESR) and high electrostatic capacitance is obtained and electrochemical device can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Electrochemical device (10)    Exposure electrodes (21a,21b)    Electrode (31)    Leads (32a,32b)    Separator (41)    Sealing structure (51)
NOVELTY - The battery has a vent plug (410) provided with a head unit and body that are detachably attached to a joint hole of a cover (420). An inclined plane part is formed at a lower part of head unit to prevent leakage of electrolyte. A slope groove portion is formed corresponding to plane part in the joint hole of the cover. A concave groove interlocking with a protruded part is formed in the slope groove portion. A protruded part is formed on the circumference of the inclined plane part. The protruded part adherently contacts with a projective side section in the joint hole of the cover.    USE - Storage battery for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is designed such that the need for rubber packing is avoided, thus reducing the cost required for producing the rubber packing, eliminating assembling process of the rubber packing and simplifying the production process of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a vent plug of a storage battery connected with a joint hole of a cover.    Vent plug (410)    Cover (420)
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple parallel oxygen side runners installed in front of a graphite plate main body, and multiple hydrogen side runners (3) vertical to the oxygen side runners installed on a reverse side (12), where the oxygen side runners comprise a flow groove and a groove shoulder and the hydrogen side runners comprise a flow groove (31) and a groove shoulder (32). Groove width of the flow groove of the oxygen side runners is 1-1.5 millimeters, and depth is 1.2-2 millimeter.    USE - Graphite flow field plate structure for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure does not need silica gel to seal, thus saving auxiliary components, improving efficiency, simplifying structure, preventing gaseous leakage, simplifying manufacturing technology, reducing cost and weight of the graphite plate, and mounting the plate structure in a simple and stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a graphite flow field plate structure.    Hydrogen side runner (3)    Reverse side (12)    Flow groove (31)    Groove shoulder (32)
NOVELTY - The car has a car battery mounted in a car body and connected with a car load for supplying electric power. A converter is installed in the car body. The converter is equipped with two input ports for inputting the electric power, and two output ports for outputting the electric power. A flow rate sensor senses flow rate of the electric power input at the input ports. The input ports are selected to supply the electric power to a converting circuit. The power is output to the car battery after the power is converted by the converting circuit.    USE - Solar car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar car.
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer (1) has an activation catalyst core (12) that is laminated to a height lower than the height of a metal tube (11). A deactivation catalyst core (13) is provided with high thermal conductivity. The tube is made of a material selected from the group of carbon steel, copper, stainless steel, Inconel(RTM: Aaustenitic nickel-chromium-based superalloy), incolo or Hastelloy(RTM: Superalloy). The deactivation catalyst core is selected from a group of alumina group materials.    USE - Fuel reformer for steam reforming.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has an activation catalyst core that is laminated to a height lower than the height of a metal tube, where a deactivation catalyst core is provided with high thermal conductivity, and hence ensures the durability of driving performance and improves the heat transfer performance, as well as enables to obtain the hydrogen yield rate of equivalent or an excellent level in reduced catalytic manufacture cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for a fuel reformer for steam reforming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional front view of a fuel reformer.    Fuel reformer (1)    Tube (11)    Activation catalyst core (12)    Deactivation catalyst core (13)    Catalyst supporting plate (14)
NOVELTY - The gas-liquid separator (100) has an inlet port, a liquid outlet (160), gas-liquid separation member (130) and a switching unit (140). The switching unit has a bidirectional insulating member that is positioned in the flow passage of the liquid outlet. The liquid is stored in a main body (110) and is connected with a buoyancy tank. The liquid outlet opens and closes the flow passage according to the conduct of the buoyancy tank. A gas-liquid separation member is installed inside the main body and separates the liquid contained in a reaction gas.    USE - Gas-liquid separator for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-liquid separator has an inlet port, a liquid outlet, gas-liquid separation member and a switching unit, where the switching unit has a bidirectional insulating member that is positioned in the flow passage of the liquid outlet, and the liquid is stored in the main body and is connected with a buoyancy tank, and hence ensures a simplified structure of a gas-liquid separator, and also the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (100)    Main body (110)    Gas-liquid separation member (130)    Switching unit (140)    Liquid outlet (160)
NOVELTY - The system has an evaporator (114) and a reformer (102). A cooling tower (118) cools waste heat in a condenser (112), and an absorber (116) absorbs a refrigerant vapor that is disappeared in the evaporator. The system uses a heating unit (100) of a fuel cell power plant system as a heating source for the reformer, and a regenerator (110) is provided in the heating unit. Hydrogen gas is supplied from the reformer to an electrode. The cooling water is discharged after cooling of a fuel cell stack (104).    USE - Absorptive-type cooler system.    ADVANTAGE - The system realizes efficient absorption cooling using the heating unit of the fuel cell power plant system, and reduces heat loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an absorption cooling method using a fuel cell power plant system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an absorptive-type cooler system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heating unit (100)    Reformer (102)    Fuel cell stack (104)    Regenerator (110)    Condenser (112)    Evaporator (114)    Absorber (116)    Cooling tower (118)
NOVELTY - The system has a rotor (18) rotating according to a drive of a motor (22), and a cooling water inlet section provided in an end of the rotor. The motor is installed in a motor installation section (48), and an air inlet port is provided in an air passage section. A housing (16) comprises a blade (26) that functions with a water pump that is provided in the air passage section. A cooling water discharge line (42) recirculates cooling water to a radiator (14). The cooling water is passed through the radiator and a fuel cell stack and a cooling water inflow opening (32).    USE - Air blower cooling system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the cooling water to be circulated with the blade that functions with the water pump in the motor within an air blower, thus increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle. The system utilizes the blade that accesses air and functions with the water pump for the cooling-water circulation into the fuel cell stack, so that utilization of another water pump is avoided, thus reducing the cost for the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an air blower cooling system.    Radiator (14)    Housing (16)    Rotor (18)    Motor (22)    Blade (26)    Cooling water inflow opening (32)    Cooling water discharge line (42)    Motor installation section (48)
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 gas flow path layer (20) has inflow hole (21a) for providing oxidizing agent and outflow hole (21b) for discharging generated water. The pressure loss in downstream region (20B) and upstream region (20A) of gas flow layer differs with respect to gas flow in cathode electrode. The gas flow path layer is equipped with center region (20C) formed between upstream and downstream regions. The pressure loss is high towards the downstream region from upstream region.    USE - Gas flow path layer for cathode electrode of fuel cell (claimed) of polymer electrolyte type used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure loss in downstream region and upstream region of gas flow layer differs, the motive power for gas flow can be reduced. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the gas flow path layer of fuel cell.    Gas flow path layer (20)    Upstream region (20A)    Downstream region (20B)    Center region (20C)    Inflow hole (21a)    Outflow hole (21b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (22) and a pair of separators (30,50). The separators have a partition plate (36) between anode and cathode side metal plates (32,34) having corrugated portion. The fuel and oxidation gases flow between respective metal plate and MEA via the corrugated portions while the coolants flow between the respective metal plate and the partition plate in mutual opposite directions.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolants flow between the respective metal plate and the partition plate in mutual opposite directions, the increase of fluid resistance of the coolant can be suppressed and the in-plane temperature distribution of MEA can be equalized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (20)    MEA (22)    Separators (30,50)    Metal plates (32,34)    Partition plate (36)
NOVELTY - A catalyst-carrying carbons obtained by supporting catalyst metal on carbon powder and solution of solid polymer electrolyte (b) are mixed. The resultant mixture is bonded with gas-permeable base material and bonding each catalyst-carrying carbon, to form paste. The solution has water-repellent surface and contains water-repellent particles (b) having diameter smaller than diameter of pores firmed between catalyst-carrying carbons. The water-repellent particles are fullerene.    USE - Manufacture of paste used for electrode for forming of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides paste having excellent output characteristics. The membrane electrode assembly has excellent gas diffusion property and proton conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of solid polymer electrolyte during addition of fullerene to sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer solution.    Water-repellent particles (a)    Solid polymer electrolyte (b)    Polytetrafluoroethylene (b1)    Sulfonic acid group (b2)    Fullerene-fluoropolymer composite (c)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100') is fixed such that the stacked state of the battery cells is maintained at the time of charging and discharging the battery cells. The portion of electrode terminal connection region formed between battery cells is weak with respect to volume expansion of battery cells such that expansion stress due to swelling of battery cells is concentrated on electrode terminal connection region. A notch is formed at predetermined region of the case corresponding to electrode terminal connection region.    USE - Battery module of large-sized battery pack for hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in electronic devices such as mobile phone, digital camera, personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - Since the expansion stress due to swelling of battery cells is concentrated on electrode terminal connection region, the electrical connection in battery module is interrupted and charging and discharging operation is stopped. Hence the combustion or expansion of the battery module is prevented, and the safety of the battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of securing the safety of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100')    Upper case (120)    Lower case (130)    Bus bar (150)    Connector (160)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) has an inner fuel gas path (11), inner oxidant gas path (12), oxidant gas supply paths (62,64), oxidant gas supplier (31), and oxidant gas discharge paths (65,66). A water content exchanger (32) is mounted to straddle oxidant gas supply path (62) and oxidant gas discharge path (65). A gas circulation path former/eliminator (34) is provided in oxidant gas discharge path (66). A fan (35) is provided for circulating gas in a gas circulation path, and an atmosphere connector/interrupter (33) provided in oxidant gas supply path (62).    USE - Fuel cell system for home-use co-generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency can be maintained stably over a long period of time, by recovering carbon monoxide (CO) proof poisoning property of anode and gas diffusion property of electrode of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Inner fuel gas path (11)    Inner oxidant gas path (12)    Oxidant gas supplier (31)    Water content exchanger (32)    Atmosphere connector/interrupter (33)    Gas circulation path former/eliminator (34)    Fan (35)    Oxidant gas supply paths (62,64)    Oxidant gas discharge paths (65,66)
NOVELTY - The regulation method involves operating an electrochemical cell stack (12) as pump by providing current to cell stack and providing fuel flow to the anode chamber of the cell stack. The anode exhaust flow communicates from the anode chamber to oxidizer (20) such as anode tail gas oxidizer (ATO). A predetermined current is controlled by a controller (120) to regulate the temperature of the oxidizer. The current increases in connection with the start up phase of the cell, and in response to the purge flow from the purifier that communicates into the anode chamber.    USE - Regulation method for temperature of oxidizer in electrochemical cell pumping system.    ADVANTAGE - Regulates temperature of ATO at predetermined temperature range to stabilize and maximize the efficiency of the electrochemical cell pumping system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a regulation system for temperature of oxidizer in electrochemical cell pumping system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the electrochemical cell pumping system.    Electrochemical cell pumping system (10)    Electrochemical cell stack (12)    Oxidizer (20)    Power conditioning subsystem (100)    Controller (120)
NOVELTY - Method of forming a lithium titanate (I) comprises: providing a mixture of titanium oxide and a lithium-based component such that the lithium based component and the titanium oxide are present in the provided mixture to ensure an atomic ratio of lithium to titanium of 0.8; and sintering the mixture in a gaseous atmosphere comprising a reducing agent to form the lithium titanate.    USE - The lithium titanate is useful for lithium-based cells that are used in rechargeable batteries that are a power source for electric motors in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate has excellent electronic conductivity and electric power-generating capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of forming a lithium titanate of formula (Li4Ti5O12x) (I) comprises: providing a mixture of titanium oxide and a lithium-based component such that the lithium based component and the titanium oxide are present in the provided mixture to ensure an atomic ratio of lithium to titanium of 0.8; and sintering the mixture in a gaseous atmosphere comprising a reducing agent to form the lithium titanate.    x = greater than 0.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises resistor (321) having negative temperature resistance characteristics, which emits heat with respect to supply of electricity. The resistor is thermally contacted with rechargeable battery (3) such that battery is heated by heat generated from resistor. The electrical resistance value of resistor is decreased immediately when temperature of heat provided by resistor exceeds predetermined reference temperature.    USE - Heating apparatus of rechargeable battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating of rechargeable battery can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Rechargeable battery (3)    Temperature degree detection unit (7)    Electronic control unit (100)    Resistor (321)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (120) of a cathode/separator/anode structure is mounted in a battery case (130) formed of a laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer. The electrode assembly is connected to electrode terminals (140,142) extruding out of the battery case. The battery cell (100) is constructed in a structure to accelerate heat dissipation by heat conduction through at least a portion of a sealing part (110) of the battery case where the electrode terminals are not located.    USE - Battery cell for middle- or large-sized battery module (claimed) used as power source for electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Battery cell is constructed in structure that accelerates heat dissipation through sealing part of battery case where no electrode terminals are located, thus enabling easy discharge of heat generated during charging and discharging of battery cell which enables maximizing of heat dissipation efficiency of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Sealing part (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Battery case (130)    Electrode terminals (140,142)    Thermally conductive member (150)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has an inductor (5) that is connected in series between direct current (DC) power supply and switch (2). The magnetic core of the inductor is formed by binding soft magnetic powder comprising ferro-silicon-boron type amorphous metal with a binder. The switching frequency of the switch is set to 5-100 KHz and voltage level of the DC power supply is set greater than or equal to 100 V, and voltage level of the DC power supply is increased continuously with respect to time.    USE - Step-up circuit for power supply device (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the step-up circuit is maintained stable by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the step-up circuit.    Step-up circuit (1)    Switch (2)    Capacitor (3)    Diode (4)    Inductor (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a hydrogen supply flow path (31) for supplying the fuel gas such as hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank (30) to the fuel cell (10). A control device (4) controls an injector (35) positioned in the hydrogen supply flow path by setting an upper limit value of the duty ratio in each driving period of the injector.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle, building and residence. Can also be used in robot, aircraft and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure sensing difference of the fuel gas in the vicinity of the injector can be suppressed.    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)    Control device (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)
NOVELTY - Solid catalyst (I) having a close-packed structure, which has basic structural units present in the surface of (I), where the basic structural units comprises a triangular lattice constituted of atoms of platinum (Pt), ruthenium (Ru), and at least one additional element which are disposed at the vertexes in the triangular lattice so that each atom of one of the elements joins atoms of the other elements, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in fuel cell (claimed), which is direct-methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent function, which diminishes carbon monoxide poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising (I) as an anode-side electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatic view of a solid catalyst in which the basic structural unit of the catalyst is repeatedly spread in the catalyst surface.
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle has controller provided to regulate electric power converter which generates magnetic field which magnetically rotates output shaft of rotary electric machine. Magnetic field generation is performed when non-selection of the parking range is detected during the connection of the charging cable. The electric power converter performs bi-directional electric energy conversion performed between the electrical storage apparatus and rotary electric machine.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - On the event that gear position is accidentally operated during external charging in addition to parking range, the movement of vehicle from parking position is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the alignment chart showing the operation of motive power division mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell stack (20) which generates electric power to charge an electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery (52) by receiving reactive gas. A control unit (60) controls output voltage of fuel cell stack by providing high electric-potential avoidance voltage lower than open end voltage, when output voltage of fuel cell exceeds upper limit. The controller has high electric-potential avoidance voltage setting unit which sets high electric potential avoidance voltage according to charging state of electrical storage apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle and electric power generation system for residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of fuel cell can be controlled reliably by extending execution period of high electric-potential avoidance operation, hence deterioration of fuel cell stack can be suppressed. Overcharging of battery can be prevented battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Battery (52)    Motor (54)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (53) connected to an air distribution circuit, humidifies air from an air inlet. A fuel cell stack (54) having several cathodes (55) and anodes (56) generates electrochemical energy. The cathodes receive humidified air from humidifier and the anodes receive hydrogen from hydrogen feed (57). Several manifolds (62) are formed for connecting air distribution circuit and a hydrogen distribution circuit to each end of fuel cell stack. A stack cooling system (59) is set for regulating temperature of fuel cell stack when electrochemical energy is generated.    USE - Electrochemical power generator of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), etc., mounted in road vehicles, small-scale power stations and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The portable electrochemical power generator of PEMFC, which possesses innovative membrane electrode assembly design, effective manifold assemblies, and equipped with an internal humidifier to achieve higher efficiencies, can be efficiently used as power source for various applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical power generator.    Humidifier (53)    Fuel cell stack (54)    Cathode (55)    Anode (56)    Hydrogen feed (57)    Stack cooling system (59)    Manifold (62)
NOVELTY - The stacked battery has a stacked block (15) formed by alternately laying positive and negative electrodes (6,8) through separators (7) so that the recessed sections (12a,13a) and projecting sections (12b,13b) of the adjoining electrodes are aligned with each other. The holders (3) are engaged directly or through the separator and a film casing (2) with the recessed sections and the projecting portions of electrodes arranged close to the exposed surfaces of stacked block. The holders are rigidly secured to the film casing covering the stacked block and sealing the stacked battery.    USE - Stacked battery for motor vehicle. Can also be used in domestic electric appliances e.g. electric tools and vacuum cleaners.    ADVANTAGE - The holders are rigidly secured to the film casing for providing a highly reliable stacked battery even when the battery is subjected to vibrations continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the stacked battery.    Film casing (2)    Holder (3)    Positive electrode (6)    Separator (7)    Negative electrode (8)    Recessed sections (12a,13a)    Projecting sections (12b,13b)    Stacked block (15)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates vehicle weight based on the set driving force and detected acceleration of vehicle. A setting unit sets the amount of electrical storage of battery based on the calculated vehicle weight and detected vehicle speed. A motor electronic control unit (ECU) controls drive of motors based on the set driving force, while controlling the amount of electrical storage of battery based on the set electrical storage amount.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electrical storage of battery can be managed appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the charging/discharging requirement setting process in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A judgment unit (70a) judges whether warm-up timing is attained, according to the temperature of a fuel cell stack. A transition target voltage determination unit (70b) determines the output target voltage of the fuel cell stack during warm-up operation. A voltage change speed determination unit (70c) determines the voltage change speed according to the power request to the fuel cell stack and the output target voltage. A voltage drop process execution unit (70d) changes the output voltage with respect to output target voltage at voltage change speed.    USE - Fuel cell system used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in moving object such as vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of the fuel cell stack is changed according to the voltage change speed. Thus, the electric power can be supplied to the fuel cell system according to the external load even when switching operation is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (70)    Judgment unit (70a)    Transition target voltage determination unit (70b)    Voltage change speed determination unit (70c)    Voltage drop process execution unit (70d)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack which generates electric power by receiving reactive gas. A control unit controls output voltage of fuel cell stack by providing high electric-potential avoidance voltage lower than open end voltage, when output voltage of fuel cell exceeds upper limit. A system-demand power calculating unit (80) calculates system-demand power (DD) with respect to fuel cell stack based on system-demand power computed from load request and system-demand power computed from high-electric potential avoidance voltage (AA).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle and electric power generation system for residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated stably without producing fuel shortage and overcharging of battery can be prevented battery. Generation of electric power can be controlled properly during high potential avoidance operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of system-demand power calculating unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    System-demand power calculating unit (80)    Maximum value calculating unit (83)    High-electric potential avoidance voltage (AA)    Electric power (BB)    System-demand power (DD)
NOVELTY - The supply device has suspended frame (16) having inclination portion (16c) which extends in obliquely upward and downward direction towards exterior from two mutually facing side edges of a waterproof case (14). An outer peripheral portion of a lid (15) and an upper surface opening (14b) of waterproof case have extended portions (14a,15a) extending in upward or downward direction so as to cover inclination portion of suspended frame.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the suspended frame is pinched between opening of case and outer peripheral surface of lid, the battery module and electrically-wired portion are supported. By covering inclination portion of suspended frame, the supply of water through upper surface of lid is prevented. The infiltration of water inside case is prevented by flowing down the water along extended portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power supply device.    Waterproof case (14)    Extended portions (14a,15a)    Upper surface opening (14b)    Lid (15)    Suspended frame (16)    Inclination portion (16c)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a power board (160) to convert the alternating electric current to direct current. Several pin-shaped terminals (210a,210b,220a,220b) for signal transmission between the control circuit board and ground are arranged in the power board. A control circuit board (150) which controls the supply of alternating current to electric motor, is fixed to the several pin-shaped terminals of power board by soldering.    USE - Electric compressor for air conditioner mounted in electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The breakage of pin-shaped terminals is prevented and size of electric compressor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power board.    Control circuit board (150)    Power board (160)    Housing (160A)    Base plate (160e)    Pin-shaped terminal (210a,210b,220a,220b)
NOVELTY - A float-type internal electrode (7) is arranged to overlap internal electrodes (3,4) through a ceramic layer to form effective regions (8,9). Internal conductor (10) is extended from an end face (2a) of ceramic element assembly (2) along laminating direction. The length of end faces of ceramic element assembly, longitudinal size of internal electrode, distance between end face (2a) and end portion of internal conductor and distance from end face (2b) to end portion of a roundabout portion satisfies specific relationship.    USE - Laminated ceramic electronic component e.g. laminated ceramic capacitor and laminated ceramic thermistor used in electronic control unit of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of short-circuit failure in laminated ceramic electronic component by thermal stress due to external temperature change can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated ceramic capacitor.    Ceramic element assembly (2)    End faces of ceramic element assembly (2a,2b)    Internal electrodes (3,4)    Float-type internal electrode (7)    Effective regions (8,9)    Internal conductor (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises porous element as channel through which reaction gas passes; first electrode at a side of first surface of porous element; and separator in contact with second surface of porous element. The separator includes first plate having contact part in contact with the second surface, and second plate facing the first plate. A cooling medium channel is between the 2 plates. The first plate has first dimples that are indented on a side of the porous element and protrude on a side of the cooling medium channel.    USE - A fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has lowered heat capacity, thus improving its start-up performance at low temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a structure of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Gas supply manifold (110)    Exhaust manifold (140)    Cooling medium supply manifold (150)    Layer units (200)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink contains organic aldehyde and organic carboxylic acid. The ratio of total content of aldehyde and organic carboxylic acid is 0.20 weight% or less. The catalyst ink further contains water and 1-5C alcohol as solvent.    USE - Catalyst ink is used for catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used for generator in household appliance and automotive.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the catalyst ink has excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst ink; and    (2) storage of catalyst ink.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises a separator having an inorganic layer. The active sites of inorganic particles contained in the inorganic layer are modified into non-reactive sites.    USE - Secondary battery used as power source for portable electronic equipment and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is manufactured efficiently, and has improved storage characteristics, thermoelectric stability and wettability of electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises a separator having an inorganic layer. The active sites of inorganic particles contained in the inorganic layer are modified into non-reactive sites. Inorganic particles and a solution containing modifying agent are stirred, to modify inorganic particles. The slurry containing modified inorganic particles, solvent and resin is prepared, and the slurry is applied on the surface(s) of an organic film, to form an inorganic layer. The modifying agent has a functional group which reacts with hydroxyl group of inorganic particles. The modifying agent having functional group is chosen from phosphonate, phosphate, phosphonic acid, silane and carboxylic acid, preferably dimethyl dimethoxy silane, dimethyl diethoxy silane, methyl trimethoxy silane, vinyl trimethoxy silane, phenyl trimethoxy silane, tetraethoxy silane, phenyl phosphonic acid, methyl phosphonic acid, triphenyl phosphate, diethylmethyl phosphonate, octanoic acid, gallic acid and/or aminobenzoic acid. The content of additive is 0.1-3 weight% based on total weight of electrolyte. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Producing (P1) porous carbon foam composite involves preparing a polyimide precursor powder; mixing the polyimide precursor powder with an additive(s) in the form of powder, and/or fiber, to form a mixture; consolidating the mixture of unmelted polyimide precursor powder and the additive(s); and pyrolyzing the consolidated mixture in an inert atmosphere to produce the porous carbon foam composite; where the polyimide precursor powder is formed by imidization of poly(amic acids).    USE - For producing porous carbon foam composite, useful as an electrode in electrochemical device selected from capacitor, electrochemical capacitor; electrochemical capacitor, electrochemical-electrolytic hybrid capacitor, hybrid battery/electrochemical capacitor system, asymmetric electrochemical capacitor, lithium battery, lead acid battery, fuel cell, photocapacitor, sensor or capacitive desalination water treatment facility (claimed); as adsorption media for filters and as catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses the exfoliation of graphite and extends the cycle life of the rechargeable lithium ion batteries. The capacitor has a specific capacitance greater than or equal to 120 F/gram in acid aqueous electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising a cell, containing a first and a second conductive electrode and a porous non-conductive separator disposed between the first and the second conductive electrode, where the first and the second electrodes comprise pores, impregnated with an electrolyte, where at least one of the electrodes comprises an activated carbon/carbon (AC/C) composite made by (P1).
NOVELTY - A carbon short fiber, organic polymer short fiber and organic polymer compound are distributed in two-dimensional plane surface to from a precursor sheet. Then, the precursor sheet is washed with a solvent which does not dissolve organic polymer compound, impregnated with resin and carbonized at 1000 degrees C or more, to obtained porous electrode base material. The organic polymer short fiber dissolves precursor sheet.    USE - Manufacture of porous electrode base material for membrane-electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte cell (claimed) for cell stack and electric generator, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides porous electrode base material having excellent electroconductivity, mechanical strength and surface smoothness, and improved gas permeability.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical-capacitor electrode (1) has a void layer containing ruthenium or ruthenium oxide as main component which carried out film forming support on an electroconductive base material (4). The porosity of the void layer is small towards the surface along the electroconductive base-material direction. The electroconductive base material contains titanium, carbon and/or silicon. The void layer contains vanadium, molybdenum, nickel, chromium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc and/or tungsten.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical capacitor (claimed) for portable information communication apparatus, electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor formed using the electrode has high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Gasket (3)    Electroconductive base material (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an off gas inlet port (22), an off gas outlet port (24) and a waste water port (28) which are provided in a cylindrical main case (20). The main case has the windmills (41-44) for rotating an impeller by the flow of off gas.    USE - Gas-liquid separation apparatus for fuel cells used in moving object (claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in electric train, vessel and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the gas-liquid separation apparatus can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas-liquid separation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separation apparatus for fuel cells (10)    Main case (20)    Off gas inlet port (22)    Off gas outlet port (24)    Waste water port (28)    Windmills (41-44)
NOVELTY - The circuit boards (20,21) are arranged opposingly. Each circuit board has a communication unit (3) having signal input/output units (30,31) formed corresponding to the input/output units of the opposing circuit board.    USE - Circuit board unit for high voltage battery monitoring unit used in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The communication between the circuit boards is performed easily using an inexpensively straight wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the circuit board unit.    Communication unit (3)    External communication terminal (5)    Circuit boards (20,21)    Signal input/output units (30,31)    Communication wires (41,42)
NOVELTY - Proton-conductive silica has base material containing sodium content of 500 ppm or less, boron content of 100 ppm or less, and fixed sulfonic acid anion(s) (A-E).    USE - Proton-conductive silica is used for electrochemical devices such as sensor and battery for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable apparatus and motor vehicle drive and on-site power generation machine.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive silica has excellent chemical stability, dimensional stability and heat resistance even at high temperature and high humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proton-conductive silica has base material containing sodium content of 500 ppm or less, boron content of 100 ppm or less, and has fixed sulfonic acid anion(s) of formulae (A-E).    R1-R3=substituents chosen from OH, OCH3, OC2H5, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, CnH2n+1, CnF2n+1, CnCl2n+1, CnBr2n+1, phenyl, naphthyl and anthryl, or optionally crosslinked anion;    X=substituents chosen from CmH2m, CmF2m, CmCl2m, CmBr2m, phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl or anthryl;and    m,n=1-10.
NOVELTY - Insert molding goods has an inner layer (10) which consists of a porous material with air permeability. The ventilation holes (24A,24B) are formed in front, back and both sides of inner layer while laminating on front, back and both sides of inner layer and arranged in outer periphery edge (11A) of inner layer at lamination state. A molding unit is adhered to outer surface of outer layer. The outer periphery edge of inner layer is contacted to the molding unit.    USE - Insert molding goods for use as component of sensor used for detecting concentration and flow volume of hydrogen of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for external appearance inspection of the inner layer and reduces inspection cost since damage to inner layer is prevented by holding the inner layer in non-contact state with upper and lower molds at the time of insert molding. Ensures air permeability of the inner layer through both ventilation holes since outer layer is laminated on the front, back, and both sides of inner layer. Prevents position shift defect of the structural members by eliminating possibility in which structural members position shift in horizontal direction caused by injection pressure at the time of insert molding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of insert molding goods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of inner layer and outer layer at state set to metal die.    Inner layer (10)    Outer periphery edge (11A)    Ventilation holes (24A,24B)    Metal die (40)    Insert goods (P)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining different lower limits for operating energy storage. Each vehicle function is required for executing the electrical energy. Different priorities are assigned to different energy storages limitations, such that the energy storages limitations are reduced for higher prioritized vehicle functions.    USE - Method for optimizing use of energy storage connected to electric machine of parallel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The priorities are assigned to different energy storages limitations, such that the energy storages limitations are reduced for higher prioritized vehicle functions, thus prevents the effect on the lower prioritized vehicle functions.
NOVELTY - The method involves using energy storage-specific parameters for computation of online or real time efficiency of the energy storage on the basis of an energy storage model. The energy storage-specific measured variables are obtained. The double layer-time constant and the loading-time constant are used for the computation of the efficiency of the energy storage.    USE - Method for computation of efficiency of energy storage attached to electromachine of parallel hybrid vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves using energy storage-specific parameters for computation of online or real time efficiency of the energy storage on the basis of an energy storage model, and thus an exact computation of the efficiency ensures optimal utilization of energy storage.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode carbon material for lithium rechargeable batteries comprises surface modified graphite material (A) consist of graphite (A1) and low crystalline carbon material (A2) and easily graphitized carbon material (B) with degree of graphitization (P1) of 0.3-0.8 calculated by 11 diffraction line intensity measured using copper-potassium (CuK) alpha ray.    USE - Negative electrode carbon material for lithium rechargeable batteries (claimed) used as power supply in hybrid vehicle, power tool, mobile devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computers batteries, electric equipments and large sized motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Capacitance density is highly maintainable, input-output characteristics with heavy current is improved, smoothly sufficient quantity charging/discharging is possible, fall of capacitance is suppressed, cycling characteristics is excellent and is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The temperature of the ceramic circuit board (5) is varied from room temperature to low temperature, low temperature to room temperature, room temperature to high temperature and from high temperature to room temperature. The breakdown voltage of 6 KV or more that is 70% or more of the normal breakdown voltage is applied between front and back surfaces of the board. The formation of crack (7,8) on the board surface is determined.    USE - Method for evaluating ceramic circuit board for semiconductor module used in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), fuel cell vehicle, industrial machine and consumer product.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic circuit board can be evaluated precisely. The reliability and voltage withstand performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ceramic circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the ceramic circuit board.    Ceramic substrate (2)    Metal heat sink (3)    Metallic circuit pattern (4)    Ceramic circuit board (5)    Cracks (7,8)
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 testing device includes an upper cover (16), on which an anode conductive plate is mounted, which seals the upper opening of a quartz tube (10). A lithium battery sample is inserted in the quartz tube such that the quartz tube is connected to the anode lead wire and cathode lead wire of the lithium battery sample.    USE - Testing device for neutron diffraction analysis of lithium battery used in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases accuracy of observing the structural change of lithium secondary battery during neutron diffraction testing, thus increasing the accuracy of the testing itself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the relevant part of testing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Quartz tube (10)    Upper cover (16)    Lower cover (18)    First tong (40)    Second tong (42)
NOVELTY - A method involves performing enclathration of a gas and/or the dissociation of a gas from a clathrate, in the presence of an emulsion-templated porous support.    USE - Method for enclathration and/or dissociation of gas e.g. methane, hydrocarbon, carbon dioxide and hydrogen used in a fuel cell and automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method releases gas quickly from the clathrate structures and enables enclathration and dissociation of gas to occur predictably and reliably without any agitation or mechanical mixing. The method allows multiple storage/release cycles and improves cyclability of gas enclathration, thus reducing the down-time, costs and difficulties associated with maintenance, conditioning or replacement of gas storage units. The method improves gas storage, gas transportation/distribution and separation of one or more gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) use of an emulsion-templated porous support    (2) composition in the form of a clathrate or suitable for forming a clathrate    (3) an apparatus e.g. fuel cell comprising an emulsion-templated porous support, clathrate-forming host and a gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of clathrate hydrate dispersion on an emulsion-templated porous support.
NOVELTY - A used lithium-ion battery is reused as super capacitor in battery and super capacitor system of electric vehicle. The parameters of used lithium-ion battery are adjusted so as to adapt with super capacitor in battery and super capacitor system of electric vehicle.    USE - Method for reusing used lithium-ion battery in electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating electric parameters of used lithium-ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The optical water gauge has light emitting module and light receiving module, which are mounted in corresponding positions of groove. An electrical signal output corresponding to the height of the mixed fuel is generated by the receiving module, when the light is irradiated with respect to the mixed fuel by a testing light source.    USE - Optical water gauge.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical signal output can be generated effectively by the receiving module. Hence, the height of mixed fuel can be determined reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of optical water gauge.
NOVELTY - A lithium titanate/carbon compound electrode material contains titanium dioxide as titanium source, macromolecular lithium carboxylate as lithium source, and carbon source. The electrode material has carbon content of 1-15 wt.%, and is obtained by carrying out solid phase reaction at 600-900 degrees C.    USE - Lithium titanate/carbon compound electrode material is used for lithium ion battery used for mobile communication, portable electronic devices and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate/carbon compound electrode material having high charging and discharging multiplication factor is economically manufactured by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium titanate/carbon compound electrode material.
NOVELTY - The multilayer solar panel has solar panel (2) comprising top layer connected with a frame (1) and the four bottom layers arranged on roller (4) in the corresponding slots (3) of frame. The output ends of each layer of the solar panel are connected with input end of the vehicle mounted solar rechargeable battery. The support elements (5) are arranged on the left and right sides at the lower portion of the frame.    USE - Multilayer solar panel for vehicle mounted solar rechargeable battery (claimed) used in cart.    ADVANTAGE - The solar rechargeable battery can be charged by the electricity generated using the solar panels, even when the vehicle is not in use, so that normal drive of cart is ensured and irradiated areas of solar panels are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multilayer solar panel.    Frame (1)    Solar panel (2)    Slot (3)    Roller (4)    Support element (5)
NOVELTY - An electric battery includes gasket (5) arranged between the upper edge of battery case (1) and cover plate (4). The cover plate is provided to protect the upper part of the batter case formed to accommodate the lithium-iron battery pack (2) whose one end is covered by a battery protector (6).    USE - Electric battery for used in scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery that is lightweight, easily installable, non-deformable, non-explosive and environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electric battery.    Battery case (1)    Lithium-iron battery pack (2)    Cover plate (4)    Gasket (5)    Battery protector (6)
NOVELTY - This invention provides a multifunctional electric auxiliary device for car and its power unit. The auxiliary device includes a power unit, a pumping device, an impact mechanism, and a jack. The power unit consists of a power source, a transmission shaft for air pump, a transmission shaft for the impact mechanism, and a transmission shaft for the jack; all of these transmission shafts are driven by the power source so as to rotate and to output torque. The pumping device has a housing that forms a receiving space and a pumping unit that is connected to the pumping transmission shaft, and is capable of sucking external air and outputting compressed air thereafter. Connecting the transmission shafts of the power unit to the pumping device, the impact mechanism, and the jack respectively enables the auxiliary device to have the advantages of being multifunctional.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a solar-powered warning device for bike, which is mounted on the bike in a detachable manner. A control unit is used for controlling a sound device to send out mechanical type ring sound or digital music, and for controlling LED lights to light on in various manners so as to provide effective warning and safety effects and to reduce the noise and to increase the comfort of the riding as well. Moreover, the device is equipped with a solar panel and an energy-saving unit so as to save energy and to achieve the requirements of environment-saving and music-playing.
NOVELTY - The control method involves detecting temperature of a high voltage battery. The high voltage battery current consumption is integrated. The current consumption (I2) is set up in advance in the standard value. The usage of current consumption and the addition generation of heat of the high voltage battery are determined. The air volume of a cooling fan higher than existing one is controlled.    USE - Control method for cooling nickel-metal hydride battery of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of a high voltage battery is detected and the high voltage battery current consumption is integrated, and hence ensures efficient cooling control about the high voltage battery, prevents generation of heat according to the charging and discharging of the high voltage battery and increases maximum power and available energy of the high voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a hybrid electric vehicle nickel-metal hydride battery cooling control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system is based on the separation of management processes. The provision of electricity is organized using a tree topology consists of a trunk, which performs the processing and distribution. The system's modular design allows its installation in different spaces.    USE - System for distributing and supplying electrical energy for charging vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system is based on the separation of management processes, and the provision of electricity is organized using a tree topology consists of a trunk, which performs the processing and distribution, and thus ensures ecological and economically viable system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for distributing and supplying electrical energy for charging vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a fuel cell module having thermal feedback mechanism. The said fuel cell module comprises a fuel-storage device, a fuel power-generation device, and a package structure. The fuel-storage device comprises a housing, control valve, and hydrogen-storage alloy. Its technical feature is to integrate the fuel power-generation device and the fuel-storage device together. The portion of power-generation reaction in the fuel power-generation device faces the fuel-storage device so that the heat generated by the electrochemical reaction of fuel in the portion of power-generation reaction can be fed back to the nearby fuel-storage device, thereby increase the temperature of the fuel-storage device. As a result, the discharging reaction approaches the stable state, and further enhances the reliability of using the fuel cell.
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 - A carbon nanotube (70) is synthesized. The synthesized carbon nanotube is refined and subjected to plasma process which detects the plasma (60) in the refined processing product of carbon nanotube. Thus, the carbon nanotube is reformed.    USE - Reformation of carbon nanotube used in display device electron-emissive element fuel cell and semiconductor conductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently reforms carbon nanotube with excellent dispersibility, productivity and solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reforming apparatus which comprises plasma chamber (90), carbon nanotube container (72) in which the carbon nanotube is installed, plasma generating device (50) which is installed at the inside of chamber and irradiates the plasma in the instrument, and inlet and outlet for gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon nanotube reformer.    Plasma generating device (50)    Plasma (60)    Carbon nanotube (70)    Carbon nanotube container (72)    Plasma chamber (90)
NOVELTY - Invention refers to power engineering, and is meant for being used with electric installations on fuel elements. Hydrogen generator operates on aluminium hydrolysis in alkali water and includes reaction vessel with crushed aluminium, alkali water supply main pipeline, hydrogen main pipeline, as well as heat exchanger-evaporator arranged in reaction vessel and having direct thermal contact with crushed aluminium mixed in reaction vessel. In addition, hydrogen generator includes mixer with crystalline alkali, which is equipped with level gage and connected to alkali water supply main pipeline; hydrogen bottle-receiver with pressure gage, which is filled with water, with gas cavity connected to hydrogen main pipeline, which is pneumatically connected to reaction vessel and hydraulically interconnected with mixer and inlet of heat exchanger-evaporator; gas turbine the inlet of which is connected through a two-way flow switch to outlet of heat exchanger-evaporator and water drain main pipeline; and air compressor installed on gas turbine axis and connected through air bottle-receiver to air main pipeline.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Development of independent start-up device (module) that does not require any additional energy and additional start-up systems, and that provides to the full extent the speeded-up access to mode of hydrogen-air electric chemical generator, including start-up thereof at low ambient temperatures (ie at temperatures below minimum operating temperature of electric chemical generator) with synchronous hydrogen and air supply. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating a rotor i.e. permanent magnet, temperature based on a detection signal obtained from a current sensor for detecting a detection signal of a temperature sensor and phase current of a drive motor, and comparing the temperature of a permanent magnet with a reference temperature. A stator temperature is detected by the temperature sensor mounted at a stator of the drive motor for limiting the amount of magnetic flux current applied at the drive motor to limit the current value.    USE - Method for limiting current in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents irreversible current generation at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a drive motor method for limiting current of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a detection signal of a temperature sensor installed at a fuel cell controller for operation of a fuel cell. Current cumulative quantity is calculated in water trap exhaust valve latency time when trouble in fuel cell stack is detected by a water trap water level sensor. The water trap exhaust valve is opened and closed, and is operated when the calculated current cumulative quantity satisfies a predetermined condition.    USE - Method for controlling a water trap apparatus of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water trap exhaust valve is opened and closed, and is operated when the calculated current cumulative quantity satisfies the preset condition, so that the water output from the water trap can be smoothly performed even when malfunction of the water level sensor occurs, thus preventing the flooding generation and fuel cell performance degradation of anode effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the steps involved in a water trap apparatus controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mixture of countless catalyst carrying carbon and water accommodated in a chamber is stirred by providing centrifugal fore to the mixture by revolving the chamber and a primary intermediate product is obtained. The primary intermediate product is vaporized by freeze-drying under reduced pressure to obtain secondary intermediate product. A solution of polyelectrolyte containing isopropyl alcohol such as nafion solution is mixed to the secondary intermediate product under reduced pressure to obtain the electrode paste.    USE - Method of manufacturing paste for electrodes of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst adhered to carbon is used effectively and productivity of electrode paste is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) paste for electrodes of fuel cell; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the fuel cell electrode paste manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a flow path (41) for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell (2) from hydrogen pump (40). A control unit (5) controls the opening and closing of sub valve (43) and main valve (44). A preliminary control unit (6) closes the main valve when the control of sub valve is determined to be impossible by the control unit (5).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of hydrogen gas can be blocked reliably even when abnormality arises in the hydrogen valves control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Preliminary control unit (6)    Hydrogen pump (40)    Hydrogen sub valve (43)    Hydrogen main valve (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1A) has discharge path state judging unit that judges whether the oxidizing agent gas discharge path (R) is in blocking state by freezing conditions. The blocking state of path is released after completion of warming-up state of fuel cell (FC) when oxidizing agent gas discharge path is in blocking state.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, domestic application, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Freezing state of discharge path at the time of normal operation of fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1A)    Cooler (32)    Switching valve (33)    Fuel cell (FC)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge path (R)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a humidification module (16a,16b) that humidifies gas supplied to fuel cell (10). The connecting pipe (30a,30b) connects control module (28) and pressure control valve (26a-26c). The connecting pipe (32a,32b) connects the connecting pipe (30a,30b) and humidification module for supplying the portion of gas supplied to humidification module to the connection pipe (30a,30b).    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile phone, portable personal computer, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of dew condensation water within the connecting pipe can be prevented efficiently.    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 (10)    Humidification module (16a,16b)    Pressure control valves (26a-26c)    Control module (28)    Connecting pipes (30a,30b,32a,32b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has fuel gas flow route (22) and oxidation gas flow path (24) that are extended in mutually different directions, such that the flow route and flow path are in helical form when viewed from head portion. The hydrogen and air are supplied into the fuel gas flow route and oxidation gas flow route respectively.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current-voltage characteristics of the fuel cell can be improved efficiently by changing the shape of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel gas flow route (22)    Oxidation gas flow path (24)
NOVELTY - An alkali-metal-ion battery (100) comprises an anode (102) containing an alkali metal, a cathode (104), and an electrolyte separator (106) for conducting alkali metal ions. The electrolyte separator comprises a first phase comprising poly(alkylene oxide) and an alkali-metal salt at a molar ratio of less than 10:1; and a second phase comprising ionically conductive particles comprising ceramic particles, glass particles, or glass-ceramic particles. The electrolyte separator further comprises a third phase comprising porous particles infiltrated with an organic solvent.    USE - An alkali-metal-ion battery, e.g. for computers, cell phones, portable music players, lighting devices, or automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte separator reduces thermal run-away and flammability in the battery. It is flexible, maintains its structural integrity even when very thin, and exhibits good ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing an alkali-metal-ion battery, comprising generating alkali-metal ions at an anode containing an alkali metal, conducting the alkali-metal ions through a nonporous electrolyte separator, and reacting the alkali-metal ions at a cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the battery.    Alkali-metal-ion battery (100)    Anode (102)    Cathode (104)    Electrolyte separator (106)    Load (112)
NOVELTY - The device has a frame body provided below of a bicycle seat cushion, and gear shaft set in an electric generator. An electric generating module is provided with a rack and a transmission gear set, where the top of the rack is propped on lower part of the seat cushion. A mounting seat is provided for containing the electric generating module and the electric generator. An anti-vibration unit combines between the seat cushion and a frame body and connects with the mounting seat to interlock with the rack of the electric generating module to drive the electric generation.    USE - Generating device for a bicycle seat cushion.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents the vibration and provides the electrical power for the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle seat cushion generating device.
NOVELTY - A sodium manganese composite metal oxide is obtained by baking a material containing sodium carbonate and manganese trioxide in such amounts that the molar ratio of sodium with respect to manganese is 0.4-0.7, at a temperature of 850 degrees C or more.    USE - Manufacture of sodium manganese composite metal oxide used for positive electrode active material for positive electrode of sodium secondary battery (all claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle and distribution-type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium manganese composite metal oxide is manufactured efficiently. The sodium secondary battery has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - An aqueous buffer solution containing 50 wt.% or more of water and remainder of buffer material having molecular structure defined by a middle disposed between ends (I,II), is prepared. End (I) is defined by cyclic ring with nitrogen and oxygen heteroatoms, middle is defined by hydrophobic alkyl chain, and end (II) is defined by charged group. Carbon nanotubes are then mixed in the buffer solution in a ratio of up to 1 mg of carbon nanotubes per 1 ml of aqueous buffer solution. The resulting solution thus includes CNTs dispersed carbon nanotubes.    USE - Dispersion of single-wall, few-wall and multi-wall carbon nanotubes in solution, for use as building block for number of biological or biophysical applications where carbon nanotubes serve as vehicle for particular biomolecule. The method can also be used as initial construction step in fabrication of electrodes which use carbon nanotubes as their support, used in biofuel cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses an aqueous buffer solution which can be mixed in accordance with well-known solution making principles. That is, no special criteria need to be adhered to when creating the solution. Good dispersion of carbon nanotubes is achieved without usage of additives which tend to wrap themselves about the carbon nanotubes. The aqueous buffer solution is safe to handle. The electrodes obtained using the dispersion method have excellent performance with respect to starting potential of oxidation reduction and current density.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery pack (100) has a top cap (120) provided with a pair of protrusion-type electrode terminals (112,114) which is connected to cathode and anode of battery cell (130) respectively. An insulative mounting element (140) and a protection circuit module (150) are provided with through-holes (142,144) corresponding to electrode terminals. The insulative mounting element and protection circuit module are coupled to battery cell when electrode terminals are inserted through the through-holes of insulative mounting element and protection circuit module.    USE - Secondary battery pack for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating mounting element and the protection circuit module are coupled easily through the through-holes provided in insulative mounting element and protection circuit module and the coupling strength between the insulating mounting element and the protection circuit module is increased. The efficiency, productivity and durability of the secondary battery pack are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery cell.    Secondary battery pack (100)    Protrusion-type electrode terminals (112,114)    Battery cell (130)    Insulative mounting element (140)    Through-holes (142,144)    Protection circuit module (150)
NOVELTY - The invention applies intelligent algorithm to solve the nonlinear issue of fuel cell fabrication. Because of the fuel cell characteristic, the higher battery temperature brings better battery performance; and the smaller resistivity of the battery in the transfer process of electrons also brings better battery performance, wherein the concentration is not considered. The above issues all should be discussed in the fabrication of fuel cell, and whether the performance is optimized in fabrication can be known only after test. The intelligent algorithm can solve the issues in fabrication. The intelligent algorithm is a result of a lot of calculations through computer software according to a plurality of experiment data and operation parameters. It learns all data after training and focuses the original nonlinear system to construct a set of reasonable fabrication parameters. After inputting the fuel cell fabrication parameters, the intelligent algorithm obtains the most reasonable data for fabrication.
NOVELTY - The tool i.e. straw (10), has an operating part that operates with an electric power output from a fuel cell (13). An electrode consists of a fuel electrode (13b) that touches food and drink (91), and another electrode consists of an air electrode (13a) that touches air. The fuel cell generates fuel to the food and drink that touches the tool. The operating part comprises a microcontroller that controls a sound source which generates a light source, where the light source generates a light, sound, or a vibration. The former electrode is arranged at the internal peripheral surface of the straw.    USE - Eating-and-drinking tool i.e. straw (claimed), for sucking food and drink such as soup, and a drink containing glucose.    ADVANTAGE - The tool provides amusement and a multifunction for the user, without causing an enlargement and complication of the structure of tool, and requiring complicated maintenance management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an eating and drinking tool.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Straw (10)    Fuel cell (13)    Air electrode (13a)    Fuel electrode (13b)    Food and drink (91)
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling a punch (11) at a temperature of 0-30 degrees C and heating dies (12) and/or board holder (15) at a temperature of 60-150?Oc. by supplying lubricant to dies corner portion from sealing cavity. The redrawing and ironing processing are continuously performed by setting gap between the dies to 0.8-1.0mm with respect to the board thickness of workpiece (13) after a pre-process, by supplying lubricant to dies corner portion. A compressive stress is added to the board thickness direction of the side wall portion of a container.    USE - Molding method of ferrite type stainless steel angular tube container for case of lithium ion secondary cell, nickel hydride secondary battery for electric vehicle, personal computer, mobile phone, electric train, aircraft, fuel cell, wind-power electricity generation, for foodstuff container, medical treatment equipment container, and housing related equipment container.    ADVANTAGE - The annealing process can be eliminated and ferrite type stainless steel angular tube container having uniform favorable shape can be obtained. A side wall of container with favorable board thickness can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) molding apparatus of ferrite type stainless steel angular tube container; and    (2) ferrite type stainless steel angular tube container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining molding method of ferrite type stainless steel angular tube container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Molding apparatus (10)    Punch (11)    Dies (12)    Workpiece (13)    Board holder (15)
NOVELTY - A humidification element has a porous hydrophilic sintered compact of polyolefin resin particles. The hydrophilic ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer having functional group(s) chosen from phosphorylcholine group, hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, amino group, amide group and sulfonic-acid group or its salt is grafted onto the sintered compact.    USE - Humidification element is used for humidifier (claimed) used in vegetable compartment of refrigerator, household-use and business-use air-conditioners and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification element has continuous pores, long-term sustainability of water absorption function, excellent moldability, impact resistance, mechanical strength and dimensional stability during water absorption.
NOVELTY - A humidification element comprises sintered compact of polyolefin resin particles as porous component. The sintered compact is a hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact in which a copolymer of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer (1) is maintained at void inner wall.    USE - Humidification element is used as humidifier (claimed) for vegetable compartment of refrigerator, chilled room, air-conditioner and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification element has excellent color fastness, moldability, impact resistance, mechanical strength and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A humidification element comprises sintered compact of polyolefin resin particles as porous component. The sintered compact is a hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact in which a copolymer of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer of formula: H2C=C(-R1)-C(=O)-O-R2 (1) is maintained at void inner wall.    R1=H, or methyl;and    R2=2-20C hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the humidification element.
NOVELTY - A raw material oil composition contains heavy oil (a1) obtained by vacuum distilling asphaltene and resin, and heavy oil (a2). The heavy oil (a1) has saturated content of 40 mass% or more and initial point of 300 degrees C or more. The sum total content of asphaltene and resin is 25 mass% or less. The heavy oil (a2) has aromatic index of 0.3 or more, and initial boiling point of 150 degrees C or more.    USE - Raw material oil composition is used for manufacturing raw coal composition used as raw material of negative electrode material of lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) for electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material oil composition provides secondary cell having excellent charge and discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - An opening edge portion (30a) of an off gas piping (30) is arranged adjoining a ventilation opening (12) of a fuel cell system (10). The hydrogen gas discharged from the ventilation opening is diluted with the cathode off gas discharged from the off gas opening.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The high concentration hydrogen gas discharged to the exterior of the vehicle is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side of the fuel cell electric vehicle mounted with fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell casing (10)    Ventilation opening (12)    Off gas piping (30)    Opening edge portion (30a)
NOVELTY - A carbon coated graphite negative electrode material comprises graphite particles as a nucleus, and a carbon layer covering graphite particles. The carbon coated graphite negative electrode material has nitrogen element concentration of 1.5-10 at.% measured with X-ray-photoelectron spectroscopy spectrum (XPS), and intensity ratio (R value) is ratio of peak intensity ratio (ID) at 1300-1400 cm-1 and peak intensity (IG) at 1560-1650 cm-1 measured with Raman spectroscopy equal to 0.3 or less.    USE - Carbon coated graphite negative electrode material is used for graphite electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed) for portable electronic devices, electric vehicles and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery comprising graphite electrode material having carbon coated graphite negative electrode material has excellent charging and discharging load characteristics, and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon coated graphite negative electrode material comprises graphite particles as a nucleus, and a carbon layer covering graphite particles. The graphite particles have structure comprising flat-shaped particles mutually aggregated or bonded in non-parallel direction. The carbon coated graphite negative electrode material has nitrogen element concentration of 1.5-10 at.% measured with X-ray-photoelectron spectroscopy spectrum (XPS), and intensity ratio (R value) which is ratio of peak intensity ratio (ID) at 1300-1400 cm-1 and peak intensity (IG) at 1560-1650 cm-1 measured with Raman spectroscopy equal to 0.3 or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon coated graphite negative electrode material.
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 - The device has a movement generator (50), which shifts a product in a stop condition locally in motion relative to a fuel cell unit (1). The product remains in the stop condition in the fuel cell unit to avoid freezing of the product. The movement generator has a vibration exciter, which shifts the product in oscillation.    USE - Device for prevention or reduction of ice formations of electro-chemically converted product such as water, particularly remainder of the product in a fuel cell unit during an energy transformation (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The movement generator shifts a product in a stop condition locally in motion relative to a fuel cell unit, and product remains in the stop condition in the fuel cell unit to avoid freezing of the product, and hence ensures an effective freezing protection of the fuel cell in the stop mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell unit, particularly for fuel cell vehicles or fuel cell device; and    (2) a method for prevention or reduction of ice formations of electro-chemically converted product such as water, particularly remainder of the product in a fuel cell unit during an energy transformation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell unit (1)    Fuel supply section (2)    Air supply section (3)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Anode residual gas section (5)    Movement generator (50)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has metal casing accommodating a capacitor element. A curling processing portion of the metal casing is sealed by a terminal board. Several capacitors are arranged in parallel and are electrically connected. The terminal board of one capacitor and metal casing of other capacitor are welded by a connection structure (7). The welding auxiliary boards (8,9) are stack-welded to welding portion (3c) of metal casing and the welding auxiliary boards and connection structure are stack-welded.    USE - Capacitor unit for power supply assistance and electrical storage of electronic device, and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of welding can be improved and working efficiency of connection by laser beam welding in the manufacturing of capacitor unit can be improved without impairing the convenience of connection of capacitors and the space-saving property of the capacitor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top, front and bottom views of capacitor unit.    Welding portion of metal casing (3c)    Connection structure (7)    Welding auxiliary boards (8,9)    Metal casing side-surface side weld scar (8b)    Terminal board surface side weld scar (9b)
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 - A reducing agent is reacted with negative electrode active material in aqueous solution containing alkali metal ion, moisture content is removed and dried, to obtain negative electrode material. The negative electrode active material is graphite or carbon material, which provides occlusion and discharge of lithium.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode material for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool and backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides negative electrode material with excellent electrochemical characteristic and electrode performance.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power output wiring that is arranged inside a gas discharge pipe (112) and a control wiring that is arranged on outer side of the gas discharge pipe. The gas discharge pipe consists of electromagnetic wave absorbing material.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The irradiation of electromagnetic wave from one wiring to another wiring, and short-circuiting of the wiring are prevented, using an inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Purge valve (111a)    Gas discharge pipe (112)    Power cable (113)    Voltage detection line (114)
NOVELTY - A interface adjustment control mechanism (5) drives the liquid (4a) provided in one portion of pump (50) and liquid (4b) provided in another portion of pump to case (1) through respective interfaces (41,42). The interface adjustment control mechanism is operated to fill the liquid (4a) inside the case or fill the liquid (4b) to predetermined area inside the case.    USE - Temperature control mechanism for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise within case is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view which explains the temperature control mechanism.    Case (1)    Liquids (4a,4b)    Interface adjustment control mechanism (5)    Interfaces (41,42)    Pump (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an estimation unit that estimates electric current and voltage characteristic of the fuel cell. A voltage-bias detection unit detects the voltage bias produced between output voltage in the real operating point and the estimated voltage characteristic of fuel cell. The voltage of the fuel cell is changed by a feedback control unit according to the detected voltage bias. The feedback gain of the feedback control unit is changed by a control apparatus (80) according to output current of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of the fuel cell can be estimated with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (80)    Feed forward term generation unit (81)    Characteristic estimation line creation unit (83)    Gain determination map (MP1)
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 - The apparatus (1) has a control unit (14) for measuring the elapsed time required for supplying electric power of battery (13) to electric systems of vehicle, when driving of engine is stopped. The control unit enables a relay circuit (11) to interrupt the supply of electric power to one of the electric systems, when the elapsed time is larger than a predetermined value.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus enables a user to conveniently utilize the electric systems by maintaining the electric energy of battery in the specific manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply control apparatus (1)    Relay circuit (11)    Battery (13)    Control unit (14)    Ignition switch (15)
NOVELTY - The gasifier (11) has an ash-pin chamber (32) for storing ashes of sawdust produced with pyrolysis gas by thermally decomposing a biomass in a furnace in a shape of deposition. Multiple removal openings are formed in a surrounding wall part of the ash-pin chamber for removing the ashes from the ash-pin chamber outside the furnace. Each removal opening is formed in an equal angle interval in circumferential direction on a basis of an axial center of an air supply part (50) such that a lowest end of an edge corresponds with a bottom face of the ash-pin chamber.    USE - Gasifier for heating biomass of wood chips and supplying electric power to a gasification-power-generation system e.g. electric power generation system such as dual fuel engine electric power generation system, gas turbine power generation system, gas-engine electric power generation system and fuel cell system. Can also be used for heating biomass of coppiced timber, bark, bamboo, offcuts, rice straw and chaff.    ADVANTAGE - The removal openings are formed in the surrounding wall part of the ash-pin chamber for removing the ashes from the ash-pin chamber outside the furnace, thus performing the gasification in high temperature by reducing the distortion of the gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gasifier.    Gasifier (11)    Gas retention tank (13)    Fire grate (30)    Ash-pin chamber (32)    Air supply part (50)
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 - The distributor (1) for a motor vehicle on-board electric circuit is coupled to the power supply (3) and user units (7) by distribution connections (2). The distributor has a super capacitor, lead acid, NiMH or lithium battery (11) where one pole (12) is linked to the connection points and a second metal-air battery (16) bonded to the distributor. Both batteries are integrated into the distributor. Under normal conditions the second battery is inactive, to be activated automatically when required.    USE - The distributor is for a motor vehicle on-board electrical circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly for the vehicle electrics gives savings on weight, dimensions and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical distributor with integrated batteries. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    distributor (1)    connection points (2)    power supply (3)    electricity consumption points (7)    batteries (11,16)    first battery pole (12)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a horizontally arranged rotor aligned in a driving direction and consisting of metallic rotor tubes (2). A front opening (3) of the rotor is built and integrated in a front lining of a vehicle i.e. car, such that an air flow (17) flows into the tubes without hindrance. Turbine blades (7) are aligned on an internal wall surface of the tubes. The blades serve to use the air flow flowing through the opening for rotation of the tubes. The air flow is incurred into the tubes after propelling of the blades over an air duct construction arranged behind the tubes.    USE - Current generator for use in a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The front opening of the rotor is built and integrated in the front lining of the vehicle such that the air flow flows into the tubes without hindrance, so that air flow is purposefully used for obtaining energy for charging a battery without investing additionally energy, thus recharging the batteries, and hence clearly extending effective period of the battery and increasing efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a generator.    Current generator (1)    Metallic rotor tubes (2)    Front opening (3)    Turbine blades (7)    Air flow (17)
NOVELTY - All accumulators/batteries like lithium ions, metal hydride, sodium nickle chloride and nickle metal hydride, that have to be used in plug-in plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric cars, are made to a standard design. This is necessary for charging-up on wind-power installations and in a vehicle.    USE - Accumulator/battery charging station for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - There is an automatic exchanging capability for vehicles.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring heat characteristic of separator removed from secondary battery of measuring object using differential scanning calorific value analysis. The degree of deterioration in the separator is measured by measuring the signal strength of the separator in melting point.    USE - Measuring method of separator for secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion battery. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium cell, zinc-halogen battery, redox flow cell, sodium-sulfur battery, lead storage battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of deterioration in the separator is measured easily and the durability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the measuring process of separator for secondary batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (10) placed inside the water container has several concentric metal conductors (12) formed in a spherical shape, each conductor covered with an insulation film. Each adjacent pair of metal conductors forms the positive electrode and negative electrode, and functions as a capacitor. A sensor (16) detects the level of water in the water container based on the combined electrostatic capacitance of each capacitor.    USE - Water quantity measuring device for measuring water level in e.g. water container vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water level in the water container vehicle can be accurately measured by using spherical shaped conductor, as the area of the contact surface of the spherical conductor and water does not change regardless of inclination of the water container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the water quantity measuring device.    Water quantity measuring device (10)    Concentric metal conductors (12)    Valve (14)    Sensor (16)    Temperature sensor (17)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains mother particles consisting of lithium-nickel-manganese group complex oxide having space in surface and interior of spherical secondary particles, and an electroconductive fine powder filled in portion of space of mother particles. The secondary particles are formed by aggregating crystal of primary particles. The mother particles contain lithium, nickel, manganese and/or cobalt.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus, such as notebook computer, mobile telephone and video camera, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is economically manufactured, and provides battery having excellent safety, handleability, volume density and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) receives the oxidation gas and fuel gas as reactive gases, and produces electric power according to electrochemical reaction of reactive gases. A catalyzed combustion device burns fuel included in hydrogen-off gas discharged from fuel cell using catalyst. The compressors (31,32) are provided in series on flow path for supplying oxidation gas to fuel cell. A control unit (5) increases the flow volume of oxidation gas supplied to fuel cell from compressors, when temperature of catalyzed combustion device is below preset temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of hydrogen contained in hydrogen-off gas discharged from fuel cell can be reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Compressors (31,32)    Hydrogen tank (40)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger has a casing (50) with gas inlet port (50b) and gas exit port (50d). An ion exchange resin board (60) is provided inside the casing. The gas is made to pass to the ion exchange resin board for removing the impurity from the gas. The ion exchange resin board is divided into several regions (60a-60j), where the region far from the gas exit port is made of low-density resin.    USE - Ion exchanger for gas-liquid separator and fuel cell system (claimed) used in electric power generation system of vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in power generation in buildings e.g. residence, robot, vessel, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of removal of impurity from the gas can be improved, since the in-plane utilization factor of ion exchange resin board is homogenized. Hence the lifetime of ion exchange resin board is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the gas-liquid separator.    Casing (50)    Gas inlet port (50b)    Gas exit port (50d)    Ion exchange resin board (60)    Regions of resin board (60a-60j)
NOVELTY - A compound reactor has a leg portion (1) consisting of a grain oriented magnetic steel sheet containing 3.5-7% of silicon, a yoke portion (2) consisting of a dust core, a sintered core or non-directional magnetic steel sheet, and a winding (3). The reactor has laminated magnetic core shape.    USE - Compound reactor is used for power supply circuit used for driving electric motor of hybrid vehicles, inverter, fuel cell and wind-covered electricity generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The compound reactor has excellent magnetic characteristics and mass productivity, and is efficiently used in high frequency region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of compound reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Leg portion (1)    Yoke portion (2)    Winding (3)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat exchanger (18) positioned between water circulation path (12) and circulation paths (84,86) for heating. A switching unit performs switching of water circulation path (4) to water circulation path (12) and a pump control apparatus drives water circulation pump (6) for circulating warm water within circulation paths for heating, when heat storage amount of storage tank (44) becomes maximum.    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Heat storage amount can be increased, without increasing the cost, weight and installation space of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the co-generation system.    Water circulation paths (4,12)    Water circulation pump (6)    Co-generation system (10)    Heat exchanger (18)    Storage tank (44)    Circulation paths for heating (84,86)
NOVELTY - A liquid crystal panel (27) arranged between the LED's (21A,21B) and an indicator panel (11), controls transmission of light. A light guide unit (33) is arranged between the liquid crystal panel and the indicator panel. The thickness of the light guide unit facing the indicator panel changes gradually from the side of liquid crystal panel such that the surface of light guide unit facing the indicator panel is tapered.    USE - Measuring instrument for use in fuel cell vehicle. Can also used in vehicle driven by gasoline fuel, natural gas, hydrogen and electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The light guide shines with depth through the indicator panel thus the visual three-dimensional effect can be provided to the lighting portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the measuring instrument.    Indicator panel (11)    LED's (21A,21B)    Liquid crystal panel (27)    Light guide unit (33)    Graduation (34)
NOVELTY - The gas-liquid separator (36) has a liquid reservoir (50c) which stores the separated liquid, located in the lower portion of the separator casing (50). A clip (50d) is formed surrounding a hose (60) in the vicinity of the liquid reservoir.    USE - Gas-liquid separator for fuel cell system (claimed) used for electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interference of the gas-liquid separator with the hose and an electric wire in the periphery of the separator is prevented by providing the clip so that operability of attachment of the hose and electric wire is improved and cost of the components is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of gas-liquid separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separator (36)    Casing (50)    Liquid reservoir (50c)    Clip (50d)    Hose (60)
NOVELTY - A battery state detector detects the state of lead battery (20) based on the characteristic such as voltage of battery, and stores the battery data in electrically EPROM (EEPROM). A light receiving unit (15) receives the identification (ID) and battery data transmitted from detector. The ID and battery data are stored in the RAM and transmitted to personal computer (PC).    USE - Reader for diagnostic apparatus for lead battery (both claimed) used in motor vehicle, gasoline-engine vehicle, diesel engine vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lead battery state can be diagnosed accurately by reading the battery state data effectively. The requirement of large memory capacity of the battery state detector is eliminated by eliminating the need for storing the previously read battery state data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diagnostic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of reader with light receiving unit mounted on lead battery.    Main housing (8)    Power button (9)    LCD (14)    Light receiving unit (15)    Lead battery (20)
NOVELTY - A charging/discharging element comprising electrode plates separated by a separator. A cladding material (40) covers the charging/discharging element. A division element (60) divides the surface of cladding material into several regions of predetermined interval (r), and a strip shaped wire is wound at specified intervals. The thickness (t) of cladding is 1 mu m-1mm, and the interval (r) is 1-30 mm.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The strength of cladding material is reduced by the division element, and hence the cladding material is deformed to release internal pressure. Thus deterioration of internal resistance is suppressed while the durability of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Hard board (30)    Cladding (40)    Division element (60)
NOVELTY - The mobile object has an air taking-in opening (240) that takes and supplies the air to oxygen enriched membrane during the movement of the mobile object. The pressure of the air applied to an oxygen enriched membrane is high when the moving object is in moving condition.    USE - Mobile object e.g. car. Can also be used in electric train, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since air taking-in opening takes and supplies air to oxygen enriched membrane during the movement of the mobile object, the amount of oxygen supply by the oxygen enriched membrane is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view off the car.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Oxygen enrichment apparatus (200)    Air taking-in opening (240)    Compressor (300)    Radiator (400)
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor (23) detects the cathode potential of fuel cell stack (10) for every predetermined time process. An electronic control unit (ECU) (60) computes the target supply amount of hydrogen, when the computed electric potential amount difference is more than predetermined value. The ECU controls cutoff valve (34) so that fuel gas of computed target supply amount is supplied to anode flow path (16a).    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of cathode potential after stop of electric power generation of fuel cell can be suppressed. The deterioration of fuel cell during restart is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode flow path (16a)    Voltage sensor (23)    Cutoff valve (34)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - A solar panel supplies power to a high frequency electrolysis signal plate (2), and a pipeline supplies water and electrolyte to a hydrogen/oxygen generating tank (3) capable of electrolyzing the electrolyte to generate hydrogen and oxygen. The high frequency electrolysis signal plate is connected to a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and the coils of the hydrogen/oxygen generating tank. The whole production process of hydrogen is monitored using a gas pipeline connected to the hydrogen/oxygen generating tank.    USE - Solar energy hydrogen-fuel oil hybrid power system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy hydrogen-fuel oil hybrid power system is energy-saving, environmental friendly, and low in cost, and has a long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy hydrogen-fuel oil hybrid power system.    Water tank (1)    High frequency electrolysis signal plate (2)    Hydrogen/oxygen generating tank (3)    System control instrument board (4)    Gas path flame damper (5)
NOVELTY - The device has an electro-hydraulic servo valve (7) and a variable cylinder (8) integrally installed on a secondary element (3). The electro-hydraulic servo valve is connected with a high-pressure oil port of the element by a reducing valve (6). An oil inlet of an accumulator control valve (4-1) e.g. electromagnetic directional valve, is connected with the port of the element. A brake cylinder (11) is fixed on a base plate of a brake base plate. One end of front and rear car doors cylinder set (12) is fixed on a vehicle body and other end is connected with front and rear doors.    USE - Parallel hydraulic mixed-power driving device for a bus in a non-constant pressure network.    ADVANTAGE - The device recycles and utilizes brake kinetic energy of a vehicle, and controls storing and recycling of the energy. The device provides better starting and braking torque, and provides power to switches of front and rear car doors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a parallel hydraulic mixed-power driving device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Secondary element (3)    Accumulator control valve (4-1)    Reducing valve (6)    Electro-hydraulic servo valve (7)    Variable cylinder (8)    Brake cylinder (11)    Front and rear car doors cylinder set (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a chassis transmission shaft whose side is mounted with a secondary component (1), an electric liquid servo valve (3), a variable oil tank (2), a hydraulic energy-storage component (15) and a pressure limit energy-storage component (16). A constant pressure variable pump (6), a back pressure valve (10), an electromagnetic reversing valve (13), and pressure reducing valves (8, 9) are mounted on another side of the chassis transmission shaft. Front and back vehicle door oil tanks (14) are fixed on a vehicle i.e. bus, and are connected with front and back vehicle doors.    USE - Parallel-collection type secondary regulated hydraulic hybrid transmission device for a bus.    ADVANTAGE - The device can recycle and reuse brake kinetic energy, control storage, and provide high brake torque and power to close and open the front and back vehicle doors effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a parallel-collection type secondary regulated hydraulic hybrid transmission device for bus.    Secondary component (1)    Variable oil tank (2)    Electric liquid servo valve (3)    Constant pressure variable pump (6)    Pressure reducing valves (8, 9)    Back pressure valve (10)    Electromagnetic reversing valve (13)    Front and back vehicle door oil tanks (14)    Hydraulic energy-storage component (15)    Pressure limit energy-storage component (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow control unit, a temperature measurement unit and a humidity measurement unit. One end of the flow control unit is connected with a gas source (2), the other end connected to an inlet of the humidifier (1). One end of the temperature measurement unit is connected with an outlet of the humidifier, and the other end connected with the humidity measurement unit by a three-way reversing valve (8).    USE - Performance test system for fuel cell humidifier.    ADVANTAGE - The performance test system has excellent characteristics such as small size, simple operation, applicability to multiple specifications, complete measurement parameters, large measurement range and accurate measurement result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell humidifier performance test system.    Humidifier (1)    Gas source (2)    Stop valve (3)    Reducing valve (4)    Three-way reversing valve (8)
NOVELTY - The cartridge type hydrogen fuel generator (10) includes an aluminum storage chamber (12), an aqueous-alkali solution storage chamber (11) and a reaction residue holding unit (13). A reaction control unit makes the aluminum (12a) in the aluminum storage chamber partially react with the aqueous-alkali solution (11a) in the aqueous-alkali solution chamber to generate hydrogen gas. A hydrogen extractor removes or extracts the hydrogen gas and the reaction residue accommodated in the reaction residue holding unit, and emits the hydrogen gas outside.    USE - Cartridge type hydrogen fuel generator for use in motor vehicle. Can be used to supply hydrogen to fuel cell used as fuel in a hydrogen-fuel motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a hydrogen fuel generator that makes aluminum and aqueous solution react to generate hydrogen gas, has simple structure, is inexpensive to manufacture, and is safe to use. Collects used aluminum so that the collected aluminum can be used as raw material. Ensures high collection resource for aluminum which is used as a raw material in generating hydrogen gas. Ensures easy replacement of the hydrogen fuel generator due to its cartridge structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen fuel generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cartridge type hydrogen fuel generator (10)    Aqueous-alkali solution storage chamber (11)    Aqueous-alkali solution (11a)    Aluminum storage chamber (12)    Aluminum (12a)    Reaction residue holding unit (13)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric heater (609), and a water pump (604) that is installed in a cooling pipeline (602), where one end of the water pump is connected with an end of a temperature-controlled triple valve (603) via the cooling pipeline. Dispensing heads (605) are provided on upper and lower parts of a battery module case body (608). Another end of the water pump is connected with an outlet of the dispensing heads on an upper part via the cooling pipeline. Another end of the temperature-controlled triple valve is connected with an inlet of a bushing type evaporator (601).    USE - Battery device for use in a jacketed type hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the temperature of the battery module in a hot condition of the electric vehicle, and evenly distributes the temperature between battery monomers, so as to reach the best running condition of the electric vehicle, prolong the service life of the battery and improve the power performance of the electric vehicle. The bushing type evaporator is used as a heat exchanger and light in weight, and has compact structure with high heat exchange efficiency. The device is light in weight, and the electric heater is provided with allusion, so that the battery can effectively work in cold environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a jacketed type hybrid electric vehicle battery device.    Bushing type evaporator (601)    Cooling pipeline (602)    Temperature-controlled triple valve (603)    Water pump (604)    Dispensing heads (605)    Battery module case body (608)    Electric heater (609)
NOVELTY - The method involves inputting standard national or local driving condition of a main road and an express way, and dividing the driving condition. A small segment is taken as a sample, where time of the sample is same. Working condition groups of each segment is processed, and acceleration is provided based on working condition speed. Maximum value, average value and standard deviation of the speed and acceleration groups for negative groups, minimum value, the average value and the standard deviation are obtained.    USE - Method for identifying hybrid-electric vehicle operation state.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively identifies the vehicle operation state, thus helping an electric vehicle controller in a reasonable and effective manner to regulate a control parameter, and increasing economical efficiency and emission performance of fuel for the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a hybrid-electric vehicle operation state identifying method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a carrier capable of collecting natural energy, by providing a carrier with: at least one advance activation device, the activation device including an activator and an energy supplier for driving the carrier to advance; at least one wind-power collecting device, the wind-power collecting device having a fan having plural blades and a wind-power transmission mechanism, the fan being driven to generate rotational force by the wind-power, the rotational force being transmitted by the wind-power transmission mechanism; and a wind-to-electrical energy converting device, the wind-to-electrical energy converting device having a magnetic electric machinery, the magnetic electric machinery having a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft receiving the rotational force transmitted from the wind-power transmission mechanism and then converting the wind energy into electrical energy by means of the magnetic electric machinery so as to be used by the carrier.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an auxilary wind power generating system is composed of a windmill, an induction generator, and an operatingl control unit. It is directed against the high fuel consumption, due to the air drag when the vehicle is driving at high speed. Therefore, an idea of energy saving and the recycling method of resource reclamation is brought up. This invention is to build up an auxilary wind power generator on the appropriate location of a vehicle for recovering the loss of drag force and then applying the electric power transformed. The install location of this system does not change the outward appearance of the vehicle. Furthermore, it conforms to the present laws and decrees on the vehicle prescriptions of the length, the width, and the height. Considering the main purpose of safety and energy recovery at the vehicle cruise speed or high speed, a reduction on fuel consumption and a backup electric power provision come to the purposes by using the induction generator and the control of the variable vane's angle. Therefore, this invention meets the demands of environment protection and energy saving.
NOVELTY - An analysis system for fuel cells is disclosed, comprising a semi-cell test device, a fuel supply unit to supply fuel to the semi-cell test device, an electrochemical analysis unit electrically connected to the semi-cell test device, a temperature control unit able to warm up and set up the reaction temperature of the semi-cell test device, and a remnant collection unit connected to the semi-cell test device. Hence, after the semi-cell test device generates electrochemical reaction, the electrochemical analysis unit can obtain and record the electronic signal of said electrochemical reaction, and the remnant collection unit can recycle the remnant fuel after the electrochemical reaction.
NOVELTY - The method involves inputting the outside air temperature through the detection signal of a temperature sensor. The current outside air temperature is determined that whether it is below zero state on the detection signal of the temperature sensor or not. Purge equipment is operated automatically if the current outside air temperature of the fuel cell controller is below zero state. The Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates signal received from the artificial satellite through a GPS receiver.    USE - Method for stopping fuel cell operation.    ADVANTAGE - The purge equipment is operated automatically if the current outside air temperature of the fuel cell controller is below zero state, and hence ensures reduction in unnecessary cold shut down performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a fuel cell operation stopping method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power unit has a fuel cell (8) whose output voltage ranges between 0.3-1 volts. A direct current/direct current converter (9) coupled to the fuel cell converts output voltage of the fuel cell to higher voltage.    USE - Power unit for electronic device such as cellular telephone, camera, portable computer, personal digital assistant, audio device, video device and medical device.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit utilizes an individual fuel cell instead of stacking multiple fuel cells. Sufficient power can be provided to operate electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling and regulating electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power unit.    Power unit (1)    Fuel cell (8)    Direct current/direct current converter (9)    Heater (13)    Backup battery (14)    Control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (11) has an accumulating unit (12) including capacitor and secondary battery connected to the fuel cell (1). A motor is connected to the output section of fuel cell and accumulating unit, to serve as a power source of the vehicle. A power drive unit (PDU)(4) is provided between the output sections and the motor. The component group including fuel cell, accumulating unit and PDU, is arranged to be cooled by a cooling medium flowing inside the vehicle, in order from the component having smallest heating generation amount.    USE - Vehicle mounted with fuel cell power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling or heating of the vehicle can be performed efficiently while realizing saving of mounting space and cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle.    Fuel cell (1)    PDU (4)    Vehicle (11)    Accumulating system (12)    Coolant circulation path (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling a punch (11) to temperature of 0-30 degrees C. A dice (12) and a board are heated to a temperature of 60-150 degrees C. The lubricant is supplied to the dice through pumping from sealing cavity in the dice. The gap between dices is set to specific range with respect to board thickness of workpiece (13). A compressive stress is added to the side wall portion of the container along the board thickness direction. The preset processes are redrawn and ironed continuously.    USE - Molding method of austenitic stainless steel angular tube container for case of lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery used in electric vehicle, aircraft and fuel cell. Can also be used in storing foodstuff, medical equipments etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gap between the dices is set to specific range with respect to board thickness of workpiece so that the compressive stress is added to the side wall portion of the container along the board thickness direction. Hence the cracking of the edge portion of the container is prevented reliably. The favorable and uniform shape of the container is obtained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) molding apparatus; and    (2) austenitic stainless steel angular tube container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the molding apparatus explaining the molding process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Punch (11)    Dice (12)    Workpiece (13)    Heaters (16,17)    Knock out pin (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell converter (22) adjusts the electric power output of fuel cell (10), and a regulation unit (24) for auxiliary machine adjusts the power supplied from the secondary battery (12) to a hydrogen pump (18) and water pump (20). A secondary battery converter (34) which is provided in the underfloor waterproof storage case (32) adjusts the power supplied from secondary battery to the motor (14) positioned in engine compartment (38), and an inverter (36) converts the output voltage of the converters, into alternating voltage.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. electrically-driven motor vehicle. Can also be used in engine drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical wiring in the underfloor surface of the fuel cell vehicle can be simplified, by arranging the secondary battery converter in the underfloor waterproof storage case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrically-driven motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Secondary battery (12)    Motor (14)    Hydrogen pump (18)    Water pump (20)    Fuel cell converter (22)    Regulation unit (24)    Underfloor waterproof storage case (32)    Secondary battery converter (34)    Inverter (36)    Engine compartment (38)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage-measurement unit computing a minimum voltage value of a lead battery among the voltages measured at the time of starting of an engine e.g. diesel engine. The voltage-measurement unit determines deterioration of the lead battery based on the computed minimum voltage value and a predetermined deterioration threshold value. The voltage-measurement unit judges whether deterioration of the lead battery is performed continuously and the lead battery is deteriorated at the time of an affirmative judgment.    USE - Apparatus for determining deterioration of a lead battery for an internal combustion engine such as gasoline-engine and diesel engine, in a motor vehicle such as car and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage-measurement unit judges whether deterioration of the lead battery is performed continuously and the lead battery is deteriorated at the time of affirmative judgment such that deterioration of the lead battery can be determined reliably and correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a deterioration determination routine performed by a voltage-measurement unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
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 resonance laser irradiation is performed to transfer molecules, atoms and electrons into excited state, and to improve chemical and/or catalytic performance of a fuel cell. Alternately, the fuel cell performance is improved by performing laser irradiation to water and organic fuel in a fuel cell separation chamber.    USE - Method for improving performance of fuel cell used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an optical device;    (2) an optically transparent window; and    (3) laser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of a chemical reactor with laser irradiation device.
NOVELTY - A poly(arylenebenzimidazole) polymer or copolymer (1) is new.    USE - New poly(arylenebenzimidazole) polymer or copolymer is used for flexible films, matrices in carbon fiber reinforced composites, high-performance adhesives, and electrolyte membranes of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new poly(arylenebenzimidazole) polymer or copolymer has excellent high-temperature stability, flame retardance, and chemical resistance. The new polymer or copolymer has high molecular weight and glass transition temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A poly(arylenebenzimidazole) polymer or copolymer of formula (1), is new.    Ar=group chosen from groups of formulae (a-e);    Ar2=group chosen from groups of formulae (a1-d1);    Ar3=group chosen from groups of formulae (a2-e2);    X=group chosen from groups of formulae (a3-d3);    (m+n)=1-10000;    m=1 or more;and    n=0-9999.    The position of dotted bond in group of formula (a) is ortho, meta or para. The position of dotted bonds in group of formula (b) is 1,4-position, 1,5-position, or 2,7-position. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of poly(arylenebenzimidazole) polymer or copolymer.
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 - A pair of electrode connects with end surfaces of several elements (1) connected with bus-bars (2,3). A thermistor (4) in the case detects the temperature of the element.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for electronic device, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Current control of element can be performed according to the detected temperature of element. Hence the capacitor excellent in heat dissipation and heat resistance can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Bus-bars (2,3)    Terminal portions (2a,3a)    Thermistor (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply flow path (31) supplies hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank (30) to a fuel cell (10). A shut off valve (35) regulates the condition of gas state in the flow path. A pressure sensor (43) detects the pressure value of the gas. A pressure correction unit (4) corrects the detected pressure value in the pressure sensor based on amount of power generation and fuel consumption in the fuel cell, and driving period and valve opening time of shut-off valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and used as power generation equipment for buildings such as residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The shut-off valve can be controlled accurately by correcting the pressure value of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Shut-off valve (35)    Pressure sensor (43)
NOVELTY - The storage element comprises activated carbon in positive electrode. The amount of mesopores derived from pores having diameter of 20-500 Angstrom , and amount of micropores derived from pores having diameter less than 20 Angstrom of the activated carbon satisfy specified relationship.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element for motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the output characteristics while maintaining the energy density of the storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous lithium type storage element.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode collector (21)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Separator (31)    Case (41)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas supply channel (31) supplies hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank (30) to a fuel cell (10). An injector (35) adjusts the gas flow rate and gas pressure on upstream side of the supply channel and supplies the gas to downstream side. A control unit (4) calculates feed-forward correction flow rate based on driving period of the injector and corrects command value of the gas injection flow rate using the feed-forward correction flow rate. The control unit performs drive control of the injector based on the corrected command value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in mobile system such as robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system in residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Pressure regulation error occurring when the driving period of the injector varies, is reduced by calculating feed-forward correction flow rate based on injector driving period. Hence performance of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Hydrogen gas supply channel (31)    Injector (35)
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 fuel cell case (10) has a lateral opening (13a) for passing an exhaust pipe (34), which is arranged above lowermost portion of a dilution device (18) with respect to gravitational direction.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lower portion space of the fuel cell case is used effectively for placing dilution device, and the height of the fuel cell case is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of dilution device in fuel cell.    Fuel cell case (10)    Lateral opening (13a)    Dilution apparatus (18)    Jet nozzle (33)    Exhaust pipe (34)    Lowermost portion of dilution apparatus (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming resin coat (30) on the circumference region of separator base material. A metal coat (40) is formed using electroplating process on exposed portion containing defective portion (32) of the resin coat on separator base material. An electrically conductive paste is formed on the metallic coat surface of the separator base material.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell separator for fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal usage amount for metal coat layer can be reduced and corrosion resistance of the fuel cell separator can be improved by forming metal coat on exposed portion containing defective portion of resin coat on separator base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell separator during manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell separator (10)    Resin coat (30)    Defective portion (32)    Metal coat (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller e.g. engine electronic control unit (24) and motor electronic control unit (40), controlling a power generator e.g. internal combustion engine (22), and electric motors (MG1, MG2), and auxiliaries (92) and a direct current (DC)-DC converter (94). The electric motor (MG2) outputs drive force corresponding to target drive force set by a target drive brake-pedal position to a drive shaft i.e. ring gear shaft (32a), when the power consumed by the auxiliaries and the converter remains equal to or smaller than maximum auxiliary power.    USE - Apparatus for outputting drive force to a drive shaft i.e. ring gear shaft, connected to an axle of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle, vessel and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus more properly monitors and controls the amount of power stored in a battery, thus securing power for driving the electric motor in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle comprising a vehicle axle that is connected to a drive shaft    (2) a method for controlling a drive force output apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a configuration of a hybrid vehicle incorporating a drive force output apparatus.    Electric motors (MG1, MG2)    Internal combustion engine (22)    Engine electronic control unit (24)    Ring gear shaft (32a)    Motor electronic control unit (40)    Auxiliaries (92)    Direct current-direct current converter (94)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (10) has a fuel compartment (12) which is positioned between an input flow plate (11) comprising porous membrane or openings and an output flow channel (14). The electrolyte is supplied to fuel compartment through porous membrane or openings. The porous membrane or openings are extended along surface of input flow plate adjacent to input side wall (16), to direct flow of electrolyte through fuel compartment into output flow channel along direction parallel to end wall surface of fuel compartment.    USE - Electrochemical cell used as battery for electric powered vehicle, electric power grid energy storage and delivery system, renewable energy storage and delivery system, and stand-alone electric generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction products of very small size attached to the electrochemical cell can be removed effectively so that continuous electrical power can be provided efficiently for sufficient period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Input flow plate (11)    Fuel compartment (12)    Output flow channel (14)    Input side wall (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell-based hybrid DC power supply includes an interface between a fuel cell system and a fuel cartridge or rechargeable battery. Either the fuel cartridge or battery is connected to the interface at a common planar surface. A switching type, boost type DC-DC converter (59), coupled to the interface, receives energy from a fuel cell (22) or from an external battery connected to the interface. The DC-DC converter delivers the received energy to a rechargeable cell, and provides constant current drain from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel-cell-based hybrid DC power supply for portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, personal digital assistant, or digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Provides convenient techniques for operating a fuel cell hybrid-powered device in situations where a fuel cartridge is temporarily unavailable, thus allowing accommodation of different voltages on batteries. Provides a highly flexible approach to provide energy to fuel cell hybrid power source using any primary or charged secondary battery chemistry available that fits into a fuel cartridge cavity. Allows a charger or other non-portable sources of electrical power to supply power to the portable electronic device, thus allowing an adapter to be configured to enable a power port such as a cigarette lighter in automobile to supply power to the device, resulting in savings in cost of fuel cartridge or batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of electronic circuit of fuel-cell-based hybrid DC power supply.    Portable electronic device (12)    Fuel cell (22)    External battery contacts (44)    Diode (50)    DC-DC converter (59)
NOVELTY - The method involves washing a surface of an aluminum plate by alcohol or alkali liquor until cleaning oil stains, and repeatedly washing by using deionized water. The aluminum plate is oxidized, and a carbon plate and the oxidized aluminum plate are placed as electrodes in solution containing copper ions, nickel ions or silver ions to electrically deposit for 2 minutes in an alternating-current power supply. The metal-embedded aluminum plate is washed by deionized water until no residual solution is remained on the sampled surface.    USE - Method for modifying a thin-layer aluminum bipolar plate of a proton exchange film fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables modifying the aluminum plate to improve corrosion resistance of the aluminum bipolar plate in the fuel cell, and has simple operating process. The method provides low processing cost. The plate is fit for mass production by utilizing the method. The method can be widely applied for modifying the thin-layer aluminum bipolar plate of the proton exchange film fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph diagram illustrating a thin-layer aluminum bipolar plate modifying method.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple rectangular-shaped superposed unit battery boxes mounted with multiple positive and negative convergence plates. Multiple current collecting bars are respectively connected with the convergence plates. Multiple polarity bolts are fixed on an anode and cathode on end portions of the current collecting bars. Multiple batteries are arranged in an inner side of the battery boxes. Multiple protrudent conductive contacts are fixed on the negative convergence plate corresponding to the positive and negative positions of the batteries.    USE - Vehicular power battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has a simple and improved structure, and is assembled in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded-perspective view of a vehicular power battery module.
NOVELTY - The set has an adjustable support bar provided at a bottom surface of a case i.e. vehicle tank, and connected to a wind-driven generating module. The wind-driven generating module is folded to be held in the case when the adjustable support bar is shrunk. The wind-driven generating module is expanded when the adjustable support bar is extended outside. An accumulation unit is provided in the case and electrically connected with the wind-driven generating module. The case is provided with a cover plate. A steering pivot is pivoted between a wind scooper and the base.    USE - Movable wind-driven generating set for a lorry (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The wheel set is provided outside the bottom surface of the case, so as to move conveniently. The adjustable support bar is shrunk when not in use, and the wind-driven generating module can be folded to be held in the case. The adjustable support bar is extended outside during utilization, and the wind-driven generating module can be taken outside from the case and expanded. The accumulation unit is provided in the case and electrically connected with the wind-driven generating module, so as to store electric energy generated by the wind-driven generating module. The set is utilized for wind power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a movable wind-driven generating set.
NOVELTY - The plate has license plate casings (3) provided with front and rear panels, where inner side of the casings is installed with a solar cell (1) and another side is installed with a solar charging part and a working circuit part of an electronic license plate. A solar cell luminous energy converting plate is placed on a surface of the plate that is equipped with a license plate mark. A circuit of the solar charging part is installed between the license plate casings. Outer side of the casings is equipped with a transparent water-proof protecting cover.    USE - Solar charging electronic license plate for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure. The plate utilizes a solar charging system to charge an electronic license plate device, so that the plate is energy-saving. The charging system and the plate device are formed as an entity to realize self consistency of the energy, so that the flexibility of the plate is improved. The plate is not limited by wired connection to charge the vehicle. The plate has better usage effect, which proves practicability of the plate. The solar cell is provided with a battery, so that the cell can store the electric energy, thus obtaining stable power supply by the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar charging electronic license plate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell (1)    License plate casing (3)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a permanent magnetic brushless direct current (DC) motor with slots and poles, where the motor is mounted with a rotor and a stator. A magnetic steel is inserted into the rotor in a radial arrangement or a tangent arrangement, and three phases of stator windings are arranged in the motor at 120 degrees.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes the permanent magnetic brushless direct current (DC) motor with slots and poles as a power source, so that the motor has small volume, and simple structure and simple manufacture technique. The motor realizes high torque speed, thus improving stability of the vehicle. The motor does not need a gear box to reduce speed and output, thus effectively reducing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle, and realizing the needs of consumers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor in an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The electric bicycle has generator that converts the kinetic energy obtained by pedaling into the electric energy.    USE - Electric bicycle, electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power required by the bicycle can be obtained without using the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of generating electric energy.
NOVELTY - The set has a dual-power supply automatic switch (6) with an input terminal respectively connected with output terminals of a power inverter (4) and a self-starting diesel generating set (1). A signal input terminal of a switch controller (2) is connected with the output terminal of the power inverter, and a signal output terminal of the switch controller is respectively connected with the dual-power supply automatic switch and a self-starting control device of the self-starting diesel generating set, which is connected to a storage battery set (3).    USE - Wind energy and diesel engine complementary generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The set utilizes the wind energy and the diesel oil in a better way. The set has intelligent control, and can supply reliable, economic and continual electric energy to multiple fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind energy and diesel engine complementary generating set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Self-starting diesel generating set (1)    Switch controller (2)    Storage battery set (3)    Power inverter (4)    Dual-power supply automatic switch (6)
NOVELTY - The box has silicon wafer battery plates (1) installed on a side face of a box body (2) and on a box cover (3) through battery plate rotation brackets (4). The silicon wafer battery plates are connected with a circuit subassembly (5) installed in the box body through battery plate connecting wires (6). The circuit subassembly is connected with a battery of an electric bicycle through an output wire (7).    USE - Solar energy charging vehicle box for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy battery plates are installed on the box cover and the side face of the box body, thus greatly increasing the irradiated areas of the solar energy battery plates and improving the output electric quantity with better charging effect. The box is simple to operate and convenient to install. The box saves energy, and is environment friendly. The box can charge the battery of the electric bicycle at traveling and stopping states, so the traveling path of the electric bicycle is extended. The vehicle box can carry small sundries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy charging vehicle box.    Solar energy silicon wafer battery plates (1)    Box body (2)    Box cover (3)    Battery plate rotation brackets (4)    Circuit subassembly (5)    Battery plate connecting wires (6)    Output wire (7)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a heat exchange area (3) located at a lower part of a gas-liquid exchange area (2), and a nozzle control area (5) located at an upper part of the gas-liquid exchange area. The upper part of the gas-liquid exchange area is equipped with an air inlet (1), and the heat exchange area communicates with a lower part of a gas discharge part (9), where an upper part of the gas discharge part is equipped with an air outlet (7). The gas-liquid exchange area is equipped with a porous sieve plate (12), where aperture size of the porous sieve plate is 0.1-1 millimeter.    USE - Fuel battery humidifier.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier has adjustable humidifying quantity, rapid humidifying speed and low energy consumption, and does not need a water storage tank. Pre-determined humidifying temperature and humidifying quantity can be quickly reached by utilizing the humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery humidifier.    Air inlet (1)    Gas-liquid exchange area (2)    Heat exchange area (3)    Water storage area (4)    Nozzle control area (5)    Air outlet (7)    Gas discharge part (9)    Porous sieve plate (12)
NOVELTY - The plate has a guy rope (7) whose right end part is provided with a limit block (10). Front end faces of locking pieces (3, 4) are fixedly provided with a cover plate (2) that clamps the locking pieces with a bottom plate (1). A side of the locking piece (4) is provided with a locking bump (14) that is matched with a locking recess (13). A lock tongue (11) is provided to a top end of the locking piece (4). The cover plate is opened with a lock groove (15), where position of the lock groove (15) corresponds to position of a lock groove (12).    USE - Burglarproof left locking plate for battery case of electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has simple operation, better burglarproof effect and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a burglarproof left locking plate.    Bottom plate (1)    Cover plate (2)    Locking pieces (3, 4)    Guy rope (7)    Limit block (10)    Lock tongue (11)    Lock grooves (12, 15)    Locking recess (13)    Locking bump (14)
NOVELTY - The system has cooling water recovery passage (7) that is linked with cooling water tank (71) while connecting an air supply channel (6) separated from air supply path (21), to a cooling water circuit. A collecting section collects and stores the cooling water in the cooling water tank while introducing the pressurized air into the cooling water flow path in fuel cell stack (1), from the supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Freezing state of cooling water can be prevented in the low-temperature environment. Electric power generation can be started rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system, and sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Air supply channel (6)    Cooling water recovery passage (7)    Air supply path (21)    Cooling water tank (71)
NOVELTY - The tank has separation wall (23) which separates tank main case into water level detecting portion and water storage portion formed at inner and outer sides of wall, respectively. An electrostatic capacitance-type water level sensor (11) is arranged inside the wall. The holes (25,26) are formed in separation wall at positions above and below the maximum and minimum water levels (L1,L2), respectively, to connect water level detecting and water storage portions. The water level detecting portion is connected to waste-water port (29) at bottom of storage tank.    USE - Water storage tank used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water drainage can be performed at early stage and exact water level detection is enabled without the need for decompressing the inside of water storage tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of water storage tank.    Water level sensor (11)    Separation wall (23)    Holes (25,26)    Waste-water port (29)    Maximum water level (L1)    Minimum water level (L2)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a solid polymer electrolyte membrane containing an ionomer and a catalyst diffused layer. The polymer is hydrogen-ion conductive polymer of different chemical species. The glass transition temperature of ionomer is higher than the polymeric glass transition temperature of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell is used for electric vehicle, fixed cogeneration system and power supply for portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The integration interaction of ionomer during electric power generation in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the catalyst electrode.    Platinum particles (1)    Carbon support (2)    Ionomer particles (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a water storage unit (21) that stores water separated from a gas-liquid separation unit (20). An electrostatic capacitance sensor (28) detects electrostatic capacitance value between electrode provided in front-end of the sensor and ground electrode of housing (18) to obtain freezing condition of the water storage tank. A controller determines freezing state of water based on the electrostatic capacitance value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The ice-water ratio of the water storage tank can be detected correctly from the electro capacitance value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gas-liquid separation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (18)    Gas-liquid separation unit (20)    Water storage tank (21)    Inlet port (24)    Electrostatic capacitance sensor (28)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous rechargeable battery has carbonate with double bond exocyclic without double bond within ring which is contained with carbonate which has double bond within ring. The non-aqueous rechargeable battery is provided with positive electrode, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte which has anode mix layer containing positive electrode active material. The density of the anode mix layer is more than 3.5 gram/cubic centimeter. The positive electrode active material has two or more type of lithium containing transition metal oxide.    USE - Non-aqueous rechargeable battery for supplying power to e.g. personal computer. Can also be used for mobile telephones, electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Raises reliability, e.g. safety of battery by functioning multiplicatively the reaction suppression effect of the positive electrode and the non-aqueous electrolyte with the compound and the action by use with the extremely stable positive electrode active material. Suppresses the disintegration of the positive electrode active material since the positive electrode active material in the non-aqueous rechargeable battery has outstanding stability. Achieve high capacitance since charging at the high voltage is enabled by using the lithium containing transition metal oxide which contains the extremely stable specific metallic component in the charging state in the high voltage for the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous rechargeable battery.    Battery case (4)    Lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Electrolyte solution injection hole (14)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) is obtained by joining a catalyst layer on the surface(s) of a hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolytic membrane containing a cation exchange group. Before joining the catalyst layer, an ion substitution process which makes an ammonium ion the counter ion of portion of or entire cation exchange group of the hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte in the surface of electrolytic membrane is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of MEA for fuel cells (claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as generator in motor vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and favorable joining of catalyst layer to the electrolytic membrane, with excellent joint strength. Resistance of catalyst layer interface is reduced. The obtained MEA has excellent mechanical strength, and provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation performance characteristics.
NOVELTY - The bicycle comprises solar cell that is installed in front mud guard, back mud guard, frame, cover of a rear loading platform and handle.    USE - Solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle stroke is relieved by installing the solar cell in the mud guard.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a positive electrode plate (20) and a negative electrode plate (30) in a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (3) of a battery (1). The electrode plates are maintained by the holders (21,31) and power distribution and charging are performed through the electrode plates.    USE - Power distribution/charging method for battery used in motor vehicle or two-wheeler.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be charged easily without wiring board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery.    Battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode plate (20)    Holders (21,31)    Negative electrode plate (30)
NOVELTY - The time constant per unit cell of the capacitor is about 3 ohmx faraday. A controller (13) is provided to control the flow of the electric current into the direct current (DC) motor (16). The internal resistance value of the capacitor is set based on the acceptance loss.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for electric vehicle such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The required power can be supplied to the load even if the capacitance of the capacitor is small. The internal resistance value of the capacitor can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Controller (13)    DC motor (16)    Resistor (21)    Inductor (22)
NOVELTY - The power unit has an inner shell (3.3) that is provided in a boiler (3). The boiler has an exhaust pipe (4) that receives exhaust gas from the motor vehicle for heating water in the boiler. A generator (1) connected with an accumulator (5) is driven by an output power shaft (2.1) provided in a steamer (2) connected to the boiler. The accumulator is connected with the electric components (6) such as axle shaft and driving motor of the motor vehicle.    USE - Power unit for driving motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The steamer connected to the boiler can drive generator using the steam of the heated water. Hence, the electric components mounted in the motor vehicle can be driven reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (1)    Steamer (2)    Output power shaft (2.1)    Boiler (3)    Inner shell (3.3)    Exhaust pipe (4)    Accumulator (5)    Electric components (6)
NOVELTY - The car has a body comprising an outside cabin whose outside surface is in uncompleted ball shape and radially equipped with fan blades of abducent petal shape. The outside cabin is rotationally connected with an inside cabin i.e. cab. A bottom part of the inside cabin is equipped with two front wheels and two back wheels, and a back part of the inside cabin is equipped with doors. A top part of the body is equipped with a camera and a head light. A front part of the inside cabin is equipped with a display screen.    USE - Wind powered electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car turns air stream produced by air friction during driving process into dynamic stream of a blower. The car reduces electric loss speed of a battery cell during driving the car, thus increasing generating efficiency of an engine. The car saves 80 percentages of power consumption and drives over 500 kilometers. The car can be automatically electrified when natural wind reaches certain magnitude, thus avoiding need for electrification during driving the car for long distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind powered electric car.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a flexible fuel cell structure, which targets at and breaks through the issues of conventional fuel cell battery module that the weight is heavier and the airtight property and shock-absorbent property are poor due to the enclosure and positioning of metallic and hard material. The flexible fuel cell structure includes a fuel cell stack formed together by unitary fuel cells with predetermined quantity and arrangement pattern, and an enclosed positioning member for enclosing and positioning those unitary fuel cell. The technical feature of the present invention mainly lies in the enclosed positioning member which is a flexible enclosed positioning member substantially accomplished by employing flexible material enabling airtight package. The fuel cell achieves practical progressiveness combining light weight, good sealing property and shock-absorbent effect by utilizing superior characteristics of flexible material, such as good sealing property, thermal resistance and corrosion resistance. So the flexible fuel cell is more suitable for the development trend of portable fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a direct current to direct current converter (52) e.g. synchronous boost converter, to convert a primary voltage produced by an electrochemical cell stack in a power producing mode into a secondary voltage, so that the secondary voltage is transmitted to a bus (56) of an electrochemical cell system (10). The converter is operated to convert third voltage into a fourth voltage to drive the electrochemical cell stack (20) in a pumping mode. The power is transmitted from the bus to an energy storage unit (60) in response to the power producing mode.    USE - Method for using dual function direct current to direct current converter e.g. synchronous boost converter, of an electrochemical cell system (claimed) i.e. residential energy station. Can also be used in a buck converter.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows dual function direct current to direct current converter of electrochemical cell system to be used in an efficient manner, and allows transition of the stack between the power producing and pumping modes in a short time interval.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrochemical cell system.    Electrochemical cell system (10)    Electrochemical cell stack (20)    Fuel processor (26)    Power conditioning subsystem (50)    Direct current to direct current converter (52)    Energy storage unit (60)
NOVELTY - The catalyst ink spraying device has a storage tank for storing catalyst ink. A mixer is connected to the storage tank, and agitates the catalyst ink that flown out from the storage tank. A controller is provided to control multiple solenoid valves. An air compressor produces a compressed gas for pressurizing the catalyst ink flown out from the mixer. A check valve allows the pressurized catalyst ink to flow in the solenoid valves.    USE - Catalyst ink spraying device for fuel cell in various patterns.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ink spraying device has an air compressor that produces a compressed gas for pressurizing the catalyst ink flown out from the mixer, where a check valve allows the pressurized catalyst ink to flow in the solenoid valves, and hence enables to spray the catalyst ink in various patterns and diversify the pattern of the catalyst ink in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a catalyst ink spraying device.
NOVELTY - The micro/nano energy system comprises streaming potential cells that are serially connected. Each potential cell includes a disk microfluidic chip of multiple microchannel shapes and a laminated chip whose container is made to supply fluid in the microfluidic chip to generate power. Disk microfluidic chip of multiple microchannel shapes is perpendicularly laminated with silicon material with superior surface electric charge nature.    USE - Micro/nano energy system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple laminate and structure for disk silicon micro fluidic chips which are appropriately designed and have high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Disk microfluidic chip; and    (2) Container with built-in laminated microfluidic chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the unit streaming potential cell.    Unit streaming potential cell (100)    Nitrogen gas (101)    Solution storage (102)    Precision manometer (103)    External resistance (104)
NOVELTY - The method involves communicating a cathode exhaust in response to power producing mode of an electrochemical cell, where the exhaust is provided by the cell through a liquid trap seal. A liquid trap sealing device is isolated in response to pumping mode of the cell. An exhaust stream is provided at a cathode outlet (30) of a dual mode electrochemical cell stack (12). The exhaust stream is routed through the device that is used to remove a condensate from an exhaust stream. A lean fuel stream is communicated through an anode chamber of the stack during pumping mode of the stack.    USE - Condensate drainage method for an electrochemical cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the liquid trap sealing device to remove the condensate from the cathode exhaust stream, and enables the control subsystem to isolate the liquid trap sealing device in response to the pumping mode. The method enables elimination of high pressure condensate float, and increasing hydrogen production efficiency. The method facilitates elimination of the hydrogen emissions from the float, and allows preventing the gas leak through the water trap in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical cell system comprising a fuel source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electrochemical cell system with a condensate drainage subsystem.    Dual mode electrochemical cell stack (12)    Cathode outlet (30)    Coolant subsystem (70)    Load conditioning circuitry (80)    Power source (90)
NOVELTY - The device has a coil frame that is fixed on a vehicle and set with an induction coil set. A magnetic turntable moves between two positions and provides a magnetic field. The induction coil set generates an interlacement range magnetic line of force when the magnetic turntable is situated at one of the positions. A rotating speed responding subassembly is driven by a rotating wheel to trigger the magnetic turntable to rotate to generate electric energy. The rotating speed responding subassembly drives the magnetic turntable to move between the two positions.    USE - Vehicle generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device stabilizes the electric energy generated by the induction coil set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle generating device.
NOVELTY - A polyphenylene resin composition contains polyphenylene resin and boron nitride nanotubes.    USE - Polyphenylene resin composition for molding (claimed) used as circuit board casing; structural material for motor vehicle instrument, machine component, aircraft instrument, sliding unit in machine component, fuel cell component and packaging material; or inorganic material alternative e.g. metal or ceramic.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is heat resistant and has outstanding mechanical characteristics, dimensional stability, thermal conductivity and moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyphenylene resin composition contains 100 weight parts polyphenylene resin consist of units of formula (1) and 0.01-100 weight parts boron nitride nanotubes.    R=6-10C aromatic group optionally substituted by H or halo, alkyl or alkoxy;    X=-O-, -CO-, -COO-, -OCO-, -CONH-, -N=N- or -S-; and    m=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyphenylene resin composition which involves mixing polyphenylene resin with boron nitride nanotube.
NOVELTY - The electrode has catalyst particles, multiple another catalyst particles and catalyst layer that has a conductive material part, in which the carbon system conductive material or the metallic catalyst is dipped and is dispersed in the ionomer binder region. The conductive material part has the catalyst layer with a wall shape formed within catalyst. The former catalyst particles are dispersed in the ionomer binder region. The conductive material is a mixture of a carbon nanotube, a carbon nanofiber, a graphite and fullerene.    USE - Electrode for fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has catalyst particles, multiple another catalyst particles and catalyst layer that has a conductive material part, in which the carbon system conductive material or the metallic catalyst is dipped and is dispersed in the ionomer binder region, and hence ensures improved conductivity of the electrode layer, increased reactivity and material communicability and improved performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing fuel cell electrode; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly, which has anode electrode and cathode electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of ink for the catalyst and conductive material part formation.
NOVELTY - Each telluric energy element consists of electrodes, made from a magnetic permeable alloy with an electroconductive anticorrosion coating, connected to electrodes of insulated wires, connected a single-wire power transmission device, as well as permanent magnet components with protective dielectric covers. Electrodes are in contact with the south pole of one or more permanent magnet components. The single-wire power transmission device is connected to a rectifier. Electrodes, together with the permanent magnet components and partially together with the insulated wire, are dipped into the earth. The global negative bus and the global polar bus of the battery of telluric energy elements are connected to switching devices with external users.    USE - In electrical engineering, for converting telluric energy of the earth's crust into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Increased output electrical energy of the telluric current source with reduction of its overall dimensions.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a hydrophobic carbon-containing material and method for producing the same. Plasma is used to modify the surface of a carbon-containing material to enhance its hydrophobic property. The hydrophobic carbon-containing material can be active carbon fibers and used as a gas diffusion layer of a membrane electrode, and further applied in fuel cells. The plasma-modified active carbon fibers not only have excellent hydrophobic property, but also can maintain good porosity for gas diffusion, thereby effectively increasing the power output of fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a screw propeller (5) provided with a screw propeller protective hood (6) and equipped at a front end of a vehicle frame. A generator (1) is equipped on a motor bracket (7) that is fixed at a right side front part of a vehicle front fork sleeve. A central shaft of the screw propeller is connected with the generator. A duplex voltage regulator (2) is fixed at a connection site of the motor bracket and a vehicle front fork. A charger indicator light (4) and an ammeter (3) are connected with a storage battery and mounted on a dial plate of an odometer.    USE - Wind power electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle fully utilizes wind as an energy source to generate electricity, thus saving the energy source and avoiding power consumption and pollution. The vehicle solves an exhaust problem, and avoids to charge often, thus saving power supply and energy charge of individuals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power electric vehicle.    Generator (1)    Duplex voltage regulator (2)    Ammeter (3)    Charger indicator light (4)    Screw propeller (5)    Screw propeller protective hood (6)    Motor bracket (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting measuring and controlling information of single battery to a central control module of a battery management system by multiple battery measuring and controlling modules that receive battery data measured by sensors. The received central control module of the battery management system is processed, and the processed information is transmitted to a complete car controller, a vehicle mounted monitoring system, a charging machine and a ground monitoring system by controller area network (CAN) buses.    USE - Method for managing a pure electric passenger car battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables making pure electric passenger car battery management system communication protocol specification and communication contents and formats of main key parts by referring to society of automotive engineers (SAE) J1939 to satisfy the requirements on the electric car battery management system and fault diagnosis communication protocol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a communication system for pure electric passenger car battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a communication system for pure electric passenger car battery management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode made of material prepared of lithium-iron-phosphate doped with manganese, lanthanum and fluoride and processed with surface coating carbon, nano-carbon fiber and bonding agent. The mass percentage content of lithium-iron-phosphate is 94-98 percentages. The mass percentage content of bonding agent is 1-3 percentages. The mass percentage of manganese, lanthanum, fluoride and carbon for the surface coating are 0.33-0.69 percentage, 0.67-1.28 percentage, 0.23-0.67 percentage and 1.5-4 percentage of the total quantity of lithium-iron-phosphate, respectively.    USE - Lithium ion power battery for a hybrid electric vehicle, an electric tool and an electric toy.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent high ratio discharging performance, stable circulation ability, long operational life and good security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion power battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion power battery.
NOVELTY - The ultrasonic welding device has a vacuum generation unit, a supersonic wave vibration source and a linear servo motor. The linear servo motor is installed at the upper part of a frame of the welding device. A converter is connected to a booster, which has a base frame, column frame and upper frame. The upper frame is installed on the top of the column frame and provides the supersonic vibration. The upper and lower panel of the metal material with a reciprocity of supersonic vibration is made of a separator of the fuel cell as a main body.    USE - Ultrasonic welding device for welding metal separator of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ultrasonic welding device has a vacuum generation unit, a supersonic wave vibration source and a linear servo motor, where linear servo motor is installed at the upper part of a frame of the welding device, and upper and lower panel of the metal material with a reciprocity of supersonic vibration is made of a separator of the fuel cell as a main body, and hence ensures that surface of upper and lower panel welded to the reciprocity is not damaged and cracks are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ultrasonic welding device.
NOVELTY - The layer has a lead tin alloy laminated on two sides of a lead storage battery, where the alloy is made from 20-30 weight percent of phenol resin, 20-30 weight percent of aramid fiber and 40-60 weight percent of lead powder of a polymer composite matrix. The lead alloy contains 98-98.5 weight percent of lead and 1.5-2 weight percent of tin.    USE - Electrode layer for a lead storage battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is compact, and has light weight, thus reducing the usage amount of lead in which the specific gravity is high. The cost of the battery can be reduced. The lead storage battery has better conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode layer for a lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode layer for a lead storage battery of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode plate (1)    Negative plate (2)    Non-conductive separator (3)    Electrolyte (4)
NOVELTY - A monofunctional (meth)acrylate (I) having fluorene structure, is new.    USE - Novel monofunctional fluorene structure-containing (meth)acrylate is used as raw material for diluent and modifier for resin, for forming polarizing film for liquid crystal display, anti-reflection film for display devices, film for fuel cell, optical fiber, optical waveguide and hologram. Can also be used for ink material, luminescent material for organic electroluminescent element, organic semiconductor, carbon dioxide gas separation membrane, coating agent for light emitting diode, pick-up lens for digital versatile disc, eyeglass lens and micro lens for liquid-crystal projectors.    ADVANTAGE - The monofunctional (meth)acrylate has excellent heat resistance, reduced birefringence, high refractive index, excellent dispersibility with respect to resin and high dilution efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A monofunctional (meth)acrylate having fluorene structure of formula (I) is new.    R1=cyano, alkyl or halogen;    R2=H or methyl;    R3=alkylene;    R4=direct bond, alkylidene or alkylene;    R5=substituent;    k=0-4;    m=0 or more;and    n=0 or 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of monofunctional (meth)acrylate.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates a power converter for a fuel cell electric vehicle driving system. A new bidirectional, isolated topology is proposed in consideration of the differing fuel cell characteristics from traditional chemical-power battery and safety requirements. According to the power flow directions, there are two operation modes for this converter. When power flows from the low-voltage side (LVS) to the high-voltage side (HVS), the circuit operates in boost mode to draw energy from the battery. In the other power flow direction, the circuit operates in buck mode to recharge the battery from the high-voltage DC bus. The proposed power converter has the advantages of high efficiency, simple circuit and low cost.
NOVELTY - The automatic stopping device reduces the output voltage of an alternator (28) during a determination period, while temporarily prohibiting the connection of a sub-battery (80b) and the alternator and delaying the start of the charging of the sub-battery. The elimination of the degradation state of a main battery (80a) is determined based on the voltage drop level of the main battery during the operation of a vehicle-mounted current consumer (82) detected within the determination period.    USE - Automatic stopping device for vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the elimination of the degradation state of main battery to be determined as early and correctly as possible. Allows an engine automatic stop to be restarted at an early stage when the degradation state of main battery is eliminated, thus improving fuel consumption and emission of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of electric power supply system based on an idle stop system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic control unit (2)    Alternator (28)    Main battery (80a)    Sub-battery (80b)    Current consumer (82)
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 - A separating material (10) comprises support plate including pair of porous material which supports metal or hydrogen-permeable membranes. The hydrogen-permeable membranes (1) are formed using alloy and provided on both surface of support plate. The pair of support plate has different mechanical strength. A catalyst layer is provided in support plate to reform the mixed gas containing hydrogen.    USE - Separating material is used for hydrogen separator used in fuel cell and internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The material effectively separates the hydrogen from mixed gas containing hydrogen, and has excellent permeability of hydrogen. The hydrogen separator comprising separating material has excellent sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of separating material.    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (1)    Support material (2a,2b)    Separating material (10)    Junction portion (20)
NOVELTY - A voltage detection unit (9) connected to positive electrode terminal (3) and negative electrode terminal (6), detects voltage of storage battery (2). An electric current detection unit (10) detects charging/discharging of electric current from voltage produced at both ends of a harness (7) when connected to the negative electrode and stand (8) of the battery.    USE - State determination apparatus of storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in charging/discharging current can be detected quickly with high precision without the usage of current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the state determination apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Harness (7)    Stand (8)    Voltage detection unit (9)    Electric current detection unit (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a mass calculation part computing mass of compressed gas i.e. hydrogen, with a pressure sensor equipped in a hydrogen tank. A temperature sensor abnormality detection part detects abnormality of a temperature sensor. A temperature estimation part estimates the temperature of the compressed gas after detecting abnormality of the temperature sensor using the abnormality detection part. A gas residual amount display controller with a predetermined display device is made to display residual amount of the compressed gas stored in the tank.    USE - Gas residual amount calculation apparatus for use in a fuel cell of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass of the compressed gas in the tank can be calculated within appropriate range easily. The fall of the residual amount of the compressed gas in the tank can be reliably reported to a user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas residual amount calculation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a gas residual amount display control processing.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The sensor apparatus has several SAW elements. The change of delay phase of SAW delay lines (D-1-D-3) is evaluated based on the delay phase of SAW delay line isolated from the sensing gas.    USE - Surface acoustic wave gas sensor apparatus for sensing leakage of hydrogen gas in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the sensor apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the SAW sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Quartz crystal substrate (1)    SAW transducer (2)    Gas sensitive thin film (3)    SAW delay lines (D-1-D-3)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting temperature of several unit cells (1) with temperature sensors (2) and converting the detected signal into digital signal with predetermined sampling period. The order of converting output signal from temperature sensor into digital signal is changed by the detection temperature of sensor.    USE - Temperature detection method of power supply device of uninterruptible power system for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, electrically-driven motor bike, electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of required battery is detected rapidly, since the detection voltage of sensors is switched in order and is converted into digital signal without using analog to digital (A/D) converter. The bad influence of control by the time lag of temperature detection can be prevented, since the order of conversion is changed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cells (1)    Temperature sensor (2)    Converting circuit (3)    Multiplexer (4)    Switch (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas generator generates fuel gas when aqueous solution (2) reacts with a solid reaction material (1). A heat supply unit (40) supplies heat generated during the reaction to residual product.    USE - Fuel gas generator e.g. hydrogen generator for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bubble generated at time of reaction in fuel cell generator can be easily broken and increase in content of bubble is suppressed. Hence, the volume of residual product is reduced and the size of the fuel cell gas generator and fuel cell system are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator.    Reaction material (1)    Aqueous solution (2)    Hydrogen discharge port (12)    Supply control apparatus (31)    Heat supply unit (40)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to fuel cell (FC) power plants and can be used in design of self-contained, standby, transport power plants operating in field conditions. According to the invention FC power plant comprises FC generator, inverter and generator output voltage sensor connected to automatic control and monitoring system input. Herewith, voltage stabiliser, DC-DC converter and three switching elements are introduced in it. Voltage stabiliser and DC-DC converter inputs are connected to FC generator output, and stabiliser, generator and DC-DC converter outputs are connected with inverter input via corresponding switching elements, control inputs of which are connected with outputs of automatic control and monitoring system.    USE - Electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Correlation of FC generator characteristics with standard invertors widely used in uninterrupted power supply units, and increase in energy efficiency of FC generator, plant flexibility and reliability. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat reclamation storage module for storing heat generated through a fuel system. A primary flow path (131) supplies fuel to the fuel system, and a secondary fluid path (132) supplies water to the heat reclamation storage module through a feed line. A flow path (133) supplies cooling water to the fuel system through a cooling water line. A flow path (134) supplies warm water to the module from the fuel system through an exhaust heat recovery line. A flow path (135) supplies warm water to an outer side from the module through a warm water line.    USE - Apparatus for evaluating performance of a residential fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the residential fuel cell cogeneration system can be evaluated in an efficient manner. The apparatus is compact, so the spatial utilization is improved. The waterproofness, heat shielding performance and durability of the apparatus are high. The stability and the reliability of the apparatus are high, so the performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a residential fuel cell cogeneration system performance evaluation apparatus.    Measurement module (100)    Primary flow path (131)    Secondary fluid path (132)    Flow paths (133, 134, 135)
NOVELTY - The system has determination unit that determines the lack of fuel gas in fuel electrode which occurs due to the impurities of fuel gas. The controller (40) increases the pressure of fuel gas when the fuel gas lack condition is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power generation due to the lack of fuel gas can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Discharge valve (13)    Dilution blower (14)    Compressor (20)    Controller (40)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing agent gas supply device (12) supplies oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell (5). An installation place information acquisition device (15) acquires installation place information of the fuel cell. An operating quantity setter (16) sets operating quantity of the oxidizing agent gas based on the acquired installation place information.    USE - Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The operating quantity of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell is controlled according to the height of the place installed without using barometer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water supply path (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Oxidizing agent gas supply device (12)    Installation place information acquisition device (15)    Operating quantity setter (16)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (2) contains a positive electrode active material containing a radical compound and specific fluorine complex.    USE - Positive electrode is used for secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, such as notebook computer and digital camera, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides battery having high output density and energy density. The viscosity raise of electrolyte solution is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode (2) contains a positive electrode active material containing a radical compound and fluorine complex of formula: X2YF6, where X is lithium, sodium or potassium, preferably lithium, and Y is 14 group element excluding carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-type battery.    Coin-type battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Electrolyte solution (4)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The unit has an attached portion (5) attached to a shielding shell (3) that is connected to a terminal portion (21a) of a shielding braid (21). A fixation portion (32) is projected from a main body (31) of the shell. The fixation portion is mounted on the attached portion in a direction crossing a direction of attachment of the shell on the attached portion, when the shell is attached to the attached portion. The portions (5, 32) have holes (37, 55) for passing a screw element (6). The holes are communicated with each other, when the fixation portion is mounted on the attached portion.    USE - Unit for forming a shielding shell for a three-phase alternating current motor in an electrical automobile, hybrid vehicle or vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The unit forms the simple shielding shell in an economic manner, using less number of screw elements and operations, thus improving operation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a structure for attaching a shielding shell.    Shielding shell (3)    Attached portion (5)    Screw element (6)    Shielding braid (21)    Terminal portion (21a)    Main body (31)    Fixation portion (32)    Holes (37, 55)
NOVELTY - A circulation circuit (33) circulates fuel cell heating medium for exchanging heat with a fuel cell (10). A circulation circuit (35) circulates condensing coolant for exchanging heat with fuel off-gas discharged from a fuel electrode (11), oxidant off-gas discharged from an air electrode (12), and combustion exhaust gas discharged from a reformer (20). A circulation circuit (32) circulates hot water for exchanging heat with coolant and heating medium. A fuel gas heat exchanger (34) exchanges heat with fuel heating medium and fuel gas supplied to fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel off-gas used to heat the reformer can be cooled in advance. The amount of steam contained in fuel-off gas can be reduced at maximum level. The stable combustion of fuel off-gas can be ensured. By using the fuel gas heat exchanger exchanging heat with fuel heating medium and fuel gas supplied to fuel electrode, the temperature of fuel cell heating medium can be raised quickly. The fuel cell can be warmed up early and the flooding of fuel electrode during activation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel electrode (11)    Reformer (20)    Hot water circulation circuit (32)    Fuel cell heating medium circulation circuit (33)    Fuel gas heat exchanger (34)    Condensing coolant circulation circuit (35)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has insulation case (1210) which is located on bare cell (1100). A protection device (1400) is arranged inside the case and is electrically coupled to bare cell. A contact lead (1220) is electrically coupled to a terminal (1401) of protection device. An anchor portion (1211) is provided on surface of base portion (1213) in which protection device is located. A hook portion (1212) made of resin, is projected from anchor portion and insertion groove (1216) is formed in hook portion. The contact lead is connected to hook portion of insulation case.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for use in electronic device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and electric bicycle, electric car and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The separation of protection device from the insulation case is prevented as the device is fixed to the insertion groove by the contact lead. The defects in the secondary battery can be reduced. The productivity and durability of the secondary battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1000)    Bare cell (1100)    Insulation case (1210)    Anchor portion (1211)    Hook portion (1212)    Base portion (1213)    Insertion groove (1216)    Contact lead (1220)    Protection device (1400)    Terminal of protection device (1401)
NOVELTY - A primary and secondary determination functions determine presence of abnormality when voltage exceeds primary and secondary thresholds respectively. A short-circuit function makes short-circuit between detection line of interest and adjacent detection line. A tertiary determination function determines that there is faulty electrical continuity in the detection line, based on abnormality determination functions when short circuit is made.    USE - Abnormality detection apparatus for battery pack e.g. lithium rechargeable battery pack used in e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in battery pack or detection line can be detected accurately, without the need for unnecessary replacement of normally operating battery pack or checking a number of detection lines during maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of abnormality detection apparatus.    Over charge detection circuit (10)    Over discharge detection circuit (20)    Control device (30)    Batteries (C1-C8)    Switches (SW1-SW8)
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 - A position changeable damping material (3) is positioned in a desired position of the fuel cell (1) and the vibration-proofing of the desired position is achieved. The vibration is added to the fuel cell and the internal generated water is discharged.    USE - Method for discharging water generated in fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water distribution in the fuel cell is controlled effectively and the electric power generation performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining fuel cell water discharge process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Vibration excitation device (2)    Damping material (3)    Electric power generation status monitoring apparatus (4)    Damping material movement apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a storage water tank (55) which stores the water collected from the exhausted fuel gas and waste acid agent gas discharged from a fuel cell (52). A neutralization tank (57) has a neutralization agent (59) like mesh-shaped water soluble paper which neutralizes water from the water tank injected through water inlet (56) and discharges the water to the exterior through water outlet (58).    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. domestic fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the neutralization agent at the time of conveyance by a transport unit is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (52)    Storage water tank (55)    Water inlet (56)    Neutralization tank (57)    Water outlet (58)    Neutralization agent (59)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has temperature detector (31) that detects the temperature of battery (11). The controller (401) controls the heating and cooling element to heat or cool the in-take air based on the temperature detected by detector.    USE - Temperature adjusting device for battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of battery can be controlled efficiently so that the energy utilization efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the temperature adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature adjusting device (1)    Battery (11)    Airflow path (12)    Temperature detector (31)    Controller (401)
NOVELTY - The winding electrode having curved surface is incorporated in rectangular case (3) having specific thermal conductivity. The inner surface of the rectangular case is formed in the shape in alignment with the curved surface of the winding electrode.    USE - Square battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery for battery pack (claimed) for power supply device of vehicles e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The square battery is cooled efficiently without enlarging the size. Since the thickness of the square battery is fixed, the square battery can be manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Rectangular case (3)    Output terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The separator (100) has a gas flow path (111) formed in an independent gas flow path region (110). The gas flow path contains several parallel upstream flow paths (111a) whose upstream and downstream ends are occluded, and several parallel downstream flow paths (111b) whose upper end is occluded, such that the reactive gas which flows through the upper flow path flows into the downstream flow path through a gas diffusion layer of membrane electrode assembly that contacts the upper flow path.    USE - Separator of fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of reactive gas which flows into downstream flow path from upstream flow path is increased, hence the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of separator of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (100)    Independent gas flow path region (110)    Gas flow path (111)    Upstream flow path (111a)    Downstream flow path (111b)
NOVELTY - The outer edge (1062) of the packing sheet (106) is arranged in protruding manner along the leading-out direction of one of the electrode tabs (104,105) with respect to the other electrode tab. The electrode tabs are formed into a predetermined shape by cutting outer edges of electrode tabs while holding the main surfaces of electrode tabs.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Strength reduction of electrode tab can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Electrode tabs (104,105)    Top packing sheet (106)    Electric power generation element (108)    Edge portion (1061)    Outer edge (1062)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has semiconductor elements (101,104) accommodated in resin-mold case (7a,7b). An elongated terminal (5) penetrating into the case, having connection portion (5a) that is exposed in the inner side of the case is connected to the semiconductor elements. An exposed portion (5c) of the terminal, which is exposed along the outer surface of the case, is broader than a protruding portion (5b) that protrudes from end surface of the case.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. three-phase inverter and power module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal of the semiconductor device can be contacted to inspection probe reliably so that contact failure of contactor for testing semiconductor device is eliminated. The deformation of terminal's front end at the time of testing is prevented. Hence the semiconductor device can be tested with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Elongated terminal (5)    Connection portion (5a)    Protruding portion (5b)    Exposed portion (5c)    Resin-mold case (7a,7b)    Semiconductor elements (101,104)
NOVELTY - A connection path connects the battery cells (Bi1-Bim) of assembled battery. A detection unit (16) detects the voltage at both ends of the battery cells. A monitoring unit (12) monitors the abnormality of voltage of battery cells. A microcomputer (24) detects the presence or absence of abnormality of the connection path based on change in monitoring result, after detection unit and battery cells are electrically made into connection state.    USE - Apparatus for monitoring state of assembled battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of abnormality of connection path is detected with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembled battery state monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Monitoring unit (12)    Flying capacitor (14)    Detection unit (16)    Microcomputer (24)    Battery cells (Bi1-Bim)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a case (40) provided with a dilution device (14) for diluting the gases discharged from anode and cathode sides of a fuel cell stack. The dilution device has several recesses (52) on the lower surface (50) along an internal gravity direction so that water accumulated in the recess does not flow along exhaust gas direction of dilution device.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation with respect to fuel cell stack is made reliable, as the flow of water along exhaust gas direction is prevented by the formation of recesses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of dilution device of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dilution device (14)    Inlet tube (30)    Case (40)    Lower surface of dilution device (50)    Recess (52)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery structure (1) has positive electrode pull tab (22) and negative electrode pull tab (32) that are pulled in detachment direction while disconnecting the positive electrode cable terminal and negative electrode cable terminal from the external connection terminal. The positive electrode cable is supported by the cable support portion.    USE - Assembled battery structure for hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cable terminals can be disconnected easily from the external connection terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the assembled battery structure.    Assembled battery structure (1)    Assembled battery (10)    Lithium ion secondary cell (11)    Positive electrode pull tab (22)    Negative electrode pull tab (32)
NOVELTY - The system has oxidation gas supply pipeline (35a) that is connected to oxidation gas discharge pipeline (36a) through male and female coupling elements (101,123), for interrupting inflow of oxidation gas to a fuel cell (10). A control unit controls opening and closing of cutoff valves arranged in the oxidation gas supply pipeline and oxidation gas discharge pipeline.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the fuel cell system is improved and concentration of oxidation gas in the fuel cell system is reduced by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the oxidation gas supply pipeline and oxidation gas discharge pipeline.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel gas discharge pipe (33)    Oxidation gas supply pipeline (35a)    Oxidation gas discharge pipeline (36a)    Male and female coupling elements (101,123)
NOVELTY - Two electrode plates (310,320) are mutually arranged in electrolytic solution (200) with distance between plates, and an electrolytic membrane (11) is arranged between electrode plates. The cation and anion are moved in electrolytic solution along thickness direction, by applying electric current between electrode plates. The membrane is assembled in fuel cell, and fuel cell is manufactured. Electrolytic solution is dilute sulfuric acid or rare perchloric acid. Electrolytic membrane contains polyelectrolyte material comprising copolymer having ion exchange group.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having improved electric power generation efficiency is manufactured. The electrolytic membrane has improved proton conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating manufacture of electrolytic membrane.    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Dilute sulfuric acid solution (200)    Power supply (300)    Electrode plates (310,320)    Conductor wire (330)
NOVELTY - The separator (36) has gas-liquid separation chamber (S) comprising inflow port (50a) and a discharge port (50b). The separation chamber separates the liquid (H) such as water from a gas-liquid mixture flowing through the inflow port and discharges the hydrogen gas out. A liquid reservoir (50c) located in the lower side of the separation chamber stores the separated liquid. A temperature transformation board (60) made of bimetal provided in the liquid reservoir, controls the freezing point of the liquid.    USE - Gas-liquid separator for use in fuel cell system (claimed) of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The overcooling of the liquid in the liquid reservoir can be prevented effectively by controlling the freezing point of the liquid using the temperature transformation board. The structure of the separator is simplified so that the size and the manufacturing cost of the gas-liquid separator are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the outline of the structure of a gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (36)    Inflow port (50a)    Discharge port (50b)    Liquid reservoir (50c)    Temperature transformation board (60)    Liquid (H)    Gas-liquid separation chamber (S)
NOVELTY - The electric current, voltage, and temperature of fuel cells are measured. The voltage change generated according to change of electric current, in fuel cells is measured. The ohmic loss and loss except ohmic loss of cells are calculated. The fuel utilization of cell is calculated from preset fuel utilization data based on current, temperature, and loss except ohmic loss of cell. The flow volume of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell module, flow volume of oxidizing agent gas, or electric power generation amount of cell module is controlled based on fuel utilization.    USE - Method of controlling fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel utilization of every fuel cell of fuel cell stack can be detected reliably and easily so that the deterioration of the fuel cell can be suppressed and reliability and durability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of controlling fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 - A columnar crimping element (19-2) which is formed in one end of the collar portion (19-1) of negative electrode terminal (19), penetrates in to the opening portion formed in the two different insulation elements (21,21-2), sealing board (13) and negative electrode collector (18-1). The front end (19-4) of the columnar crimping element is adhered on surface of the collector.    USE - Sealing battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the collector and the external terminal are electrically connected easily, the deformation of an external terminal is prevented. The generation of gas leakage is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of sealing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the sealing battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sealing board (13)    Negative electrode collector (18-1)    Negative electrode terminal (19)    Collar portion (19-1)    Columnar crimping element (19-2)    Front end (19-4)    Insulation elements (21,21-2)
NOVELTY - The support structure has a fusible link main portion (41) that is attached to a battery. A bracket (6) attached to the fusible link main portion elastically deforms and produces an elastic restoring force and presses the vehicle main portion. An elastic piece (62) of bracket produces the elastic restoring force in direction which intersects with respect to the direction approaching the battery.    USE - Support structure of fusible link unit attached to battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fusible link unit colliding with other components can be prevented. The variation in the fixed position of battery can be absorbed and fusible link unit can be supported reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fusible link unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fusible link unit (4)    Bracket (6)    Fusible link main portion (41)    Attachment or detachment unit (61)    Elastic piece (62)
NOVELTY - A state estimation device estimates deterioration of the electrolyte of the fuel cell. A control unit performs specific operation to the fuel cell based on the estimation of the deterioration of the electrolyte so that the water content of the electrolyte is increased.    USE - Control apparatus of fuel cell used in vehicle. Can also be used for fuel cell used in home appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The performance degradation of fuel cell due to electrolyte deterioration can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining restoring operation of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a power supply circuit (110) detecting charging/discharging current of a vehicle battery (200) by a current detecting resistor (210). A current calculating section (150) detects current of the battery based on voltage over the resistor. A shunt abnormality detection section (144) detects presence of abnormality of the resistor. An alarm device (160) and a communication processing section (170) communicate the abnormality to an external unit, and a battery-sided negative terminal of the circuit is connected with negative terminal of the battery.    USE - Battery charging/discharging detecting device for recording charging and discharging current of a battery attached to a vehicle e.g. passenger car or lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm device and the communication processing section communicate the abnormality to the external unit, and the battery-sided negative terminal of the circuit is connected with negative terminal of the battery, thus detecting the charging/discharging current of the vehicle battery in an accurate manner, and detecting the presence of the abnormality of the current detection resistor in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a battery charging/discharging detecting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery charging/discharging detecting device (100)    Power supply circuit (110)    Shunt abnormality detection section (144)    Current calculating section (150)    Alarm device (160)    Communication processing section (170)    Battery (200)    Current detecting resistor (210)
NOVELTY - A battery electrode has positive-electrode active material layer containing positive-electrode active material formed on the collector. The positive-electrode active material has average particle diameter of 5 mu m or less. The peak area of particle diameter of positive-electrode active material is 70% or more with respect to total area in the particle size distribution of positive-electrode active material. The positive-electrode active material layer contains positive-electrode active material of less than 90%.    USE - Electrode used for lithium ion secondary cell for module used for vehicles (all claimed) such as electric vehicles, hybrid cars and fuel-cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the electrode has excellent out put characteristics.
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon-type organic solvent is added into lithium sulfide and other sulfide(s) compounds, and the mechanical milling process is carried out, to obtain sulfide-type solid electrolyte. The other sulfide compound is phosphorus sulfide, silicon sulfide, boron sulfide and/or germanium sulfide.    USE - Manufacture of sulfide-type solid electrolyte is used for all-solid-state lithium secondary battery and all-solid-state lithium secondary battery used for apparatus (claimed) such as portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality sulfide-type solid electrolyte is manufactured efficiently and economically, and has excellent industrial production property and high lithium-ion-conduction property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid electrolyte particles.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a motor (3) including a power output shaft whose gear is connected with an output gear shaft of a gear box (2) in transmission way through an electromagnetic clutch. The motor and a power source input terminal of the electromagnetic clutch are connected with a vehicular accumulator through a switch. The motor is fixedly connected on a side wall of the gear box.    USE - Electricity-aided automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile can shut down the vehicular engine, shift the gear to the neutral gear and energize the electromagnetic clutch to drive the automobile to move when the automobile uses up the fuel and has certain distance from the gas station, or when the automobile needs to frequently start up the engine in a short distance during the traffic jam, thus keeping the internal combustion engine in static working state during part of the driving travel, and realizing zero gasoline consumption and zero exhaust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity-aided automobile.    Main body (1)    Gear box (2)    Motor (3)
NOVELTY - A raw-coal composition is obtained by hydrodesulfurization processing. When graphitization processing of the raw-coal composition is carried out at 2800 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere, in the 002 surface calculated by X-ray diffraction, the ratio of microcrystal size (Lc(002)) and lattice constant (co(002)) is 180 or less, and in 110 surface, the ratio of microcrystal size (La(110)) and lattice constant (ao(110)) is 1500 or less.    USE - Manufacture of raw-coal composition (claimed) used as raw material of negative-electrode material of lithium ion secondary cells used as power supply for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of raw-coal composition which provides negative-electrode material which improves discharge characteristics of lithium ion secondary cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw-coal composition is obtained by hydrodesulfurization processing. A raw-material oil composition containing heavy oil (I) having a sulfur content of 0.6 mass % or less, a nitrogen content of 0.3 mass % or less, and an aromatic index of 0.1 or more, and heavy oil (II) having an aromatic index of 0.3 or more and an initial boiling point of 150 degrees C or more, is prepared. Caulking processing of the raw-material oil composition is carried out so that the obtained raw-coal composition satisfies the following conditions. When graphitization processing of the raw-coal composition is carried out at 2800 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere, in the 002 surface calculated by X-ray diffraction, the ratio of microcrystal size (Lc(002)) and lattice constant (co(002)) is 180 or less, and in 110 surface, the ratio of microcrystal size (La(110)) and lattice constant (ao(110)) is 1500 or less.
NOVELTY - A complex-metal oxide has ( alpha )-sodium ferrite type-crystal structure.    USE - Complex-metal oxide used as positive electrode active material for positive electrode used for sodium secondary battery (all claimed) and lithium secondary battery for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The complex-metal oxide has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A complex-metal oxide has ( alpha )-sodium ferrite (( alpha )-NaFeO2) type-crystal structure. The ( alpha )-sodium ferrite type-crystal structure is of formula: NaxFe1-yMyO2.    M=manganese or elements of groups 4, 5, 6 or 14;    x=more than 0.5 to less than 1;and    y=more than 0 but less than 0.5.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cooling circuit (10) comprising a fuel cell (12), and a coolant pump (16) for conveying a coolant. The cooling circuit has an electrical heater (24) for heating the coolant. The cooling circuit has a bypass line (20) for bypassing a radiator (18). The electrical heater is connected in the bypass line parallel to the radiator or is connected in a main loop (14) in row with the radiator. The cooling circuit has a controllable or adjustable thermostatic valve (22) at a junction point of the bypass line and a coolant supply of the radiator.    USE - Cooling system for a fuel cell of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical heater is provided for heating the coolant, so that a fast, reliable and cost-efficient heating of fuel cells is realized during a cold start of a fuel cell vehicle, and a brake torque can be temporarily produced in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for heating a fuel cell integrated in a cooling system    (2) a method for producing a brake torque of a fuel cell vehicle comprising a cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell cooling system.    Cooling circuit (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Main loop (14)    Coolant pump (16)    Radiator (18)    Bypass line (20)    Controllable or adjustable thermostatic valve (22)    Electrical heater (24)    Cooling system (100)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a separator unit (2) comprising an inlet opening (3) for a gas stream, which is loaded with liquid (9). A container (8) is arranged below the inlet opening for collecting the separated liquid. A one-piece insert (6) is arranged in the separator unit, is formed as a deflection device for the gas stream flowing via the inlet opening into the separator unit. The insert is formed as a slosh-over baffle for the liquid collected in the receptacle, and is made of plastic. The insert has a curved surface for redirection of the gas stream.    USE - Device for separating liquid from a gas stream, in a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. mobile fuel cell system, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insert is formed as the deflection device for the gas stream flowing via the inlet opening into the separator unit, and is formed as the slosh-over baffle for the liquid collected in the receptacle, thus ensuring a reliable separation of the liquid from the gas stream, reducing number of components in the device and ensuring redirection of the gas stream while preventing spillage of the fluid collected in the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of components of a separating device.    Separating device (1)    Separator unit (2)    Inlet opening (3)    Insert (6)    Container (8)    Liquid (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a separative element (3) e.g. anti-parallary switched thyristor, uncoupling a direct current high voltage intermediate circuit from upper power semiconductors (10-12) and lower power semiconductors (13-15) of power electronics (2). The power semiconductors produce supply voltage of an electrical machine (1) e.g. hybrid drive unit. The separative element is switchable according to measure of an error detection of a controller. The separative element is integrated with the power electronics.    USE - Device for operating an electrical machine i.e. hybrid drive unit, of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separative element uncouples the direct current high voltage intermediate circuit from the power semiconductor of the power electronics, and the power semiconductor produces the supply voltage of the electrical machine such that the direct current high voltage intermediate circuit is uncoupled from an alternating current circuit of the electrical machine, thus avoiding unallowable high voltage in the high voltage direct current intermediate circuit, and hence protecting high voltage battery and high voltage consumers against over voltage. The device achieves increased service life and reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrical machine of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of power electronics provided with a separative element with an electrical machine.    Electrical machine (1)    Power electronics (2)    Separative element (3)    High voltage battery (4)    Upper power semiconductors (10-12)    Lower power semiconductors (13-15)
NOVELTY - The cell (20) has gas chambers (24, 32) with respective gas feeders (26, 34), and electrodes (22, 30) positioned in respective chambers. The chambers are in ion-conducting contact via a diaphragm (12), and the electrodes form an anode and a cathode of the cell, respectively. The electrode (22) functions as an anode, where the diaphragm, chamber (24) or feeder (26) contains oxygen-storing material that is an oxide of cerium, vanadium, niobium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, iron, cobalt or nickel. The material is single or multi-valued alcohol or ketone included in the diaphragm's material.    USE - Electrochemical cell for use in a fuel cell (claimed), for extraction of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen-storing material is provided in a region of the electrochemical cell that is exposed to danger of damage, so that diffusing oxygen can be reversibly chemically bounded, and damage to the appropriate anode compartment of the electrochemical cell is prevented. The cell is designed in such a manner that partial loading or idling operation is allowed without damaging the electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrochemical cell.    Diaphragm (12)    Electrochemical cell (20)    Electrodes (22, 30)    Gas chambers (24, 32)    Gas feeders (26, 34)
NOVELTY - The reformer (3) has an oxidant pipe (18) attached to an inlet side (14) of the reformer for feeding an oxidant to the reformer. A reformat gas pipe (24) is attached to an outlet side (23) of the reformer for discharging reformat gas from the reformer. A reheater (35) is provided in the reformat gas pipe. A reheater heat exchanger (40) is included downstream of the reheater in the reformat gas pipe and/or coupled with the reheater in a heat transferring manner. The reheater heat exchanger is included upstream of the reformer in a branch (41) of the oxidant pipe.    USE - Reformer for generating reformat gas containing hydrogen gas, of a fuel e.g. liquid fuel, such as petrol, diesel or biofuel, for a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reheater heat exchanger is included downstream of the reheater in the reformat gas pipe and/or coupled with the reheater in a heat transferring manner, and is included upstream of the reformer in the branch of the oxidant pipe, thus improving the thermal efficiency at low temperatures during a cold starting, producing high-quality reformat gas and reducing warm-up phase possesses, and hence preventing the formation of soot in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a reformer    (2) a fuel cell system including fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Reformer (3)    Inlet side (14)    Oxidant pipe (18)    Outlet side (23)    Reformat gas pipe (24)    Reheater (35)    Reheater heat exchanger (40)    Branch (41)
NOVELTY - The collector has a current carrying part (13b) formed in a surface of an insulating layer (13a) with electric insulation. Multiple metallic parts extend the current carrying part along a battery terminal direction, where the metallic parts are mutually and independently arranged in the shape of a comb. Electric conductivity along the battery terminal direction is higher than electric conductivity along the battery terminal direction and an orthogonal direction.    USE - Negative electrode collector for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary cell, of an assembled battery in a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle, motor vehicle, electric train, plug-in hybrid vehicle, fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a non-aqueous solvent type secondary battery of a digital camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has multiple metallic parts extending the current carrying part in the battery terminal direction, thus suppressing the influence on the secondary battery by the short circuit by electrically isolating the short circuit location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery element, which shows a pattern interval of a lithium ion secondary cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode collector (11)    Insulating layer (13a)    Current carrying part (13b)    Negative electrode active material layer (14)    Electrolyte layer (15)
NOVELTY - The cell has a porous support (12) on which elementary cells (11a, 11b) are arranged, where the cells are connected in series by a connection element of a jumper element (19). The connection element connects current collectors (16a, 17a) of the cells (11a, 11b), and is made of an electrically conductive material. The collector (16a) comprises porous base thin film, and is arranged on an upper face (12a) of the support. The connection element comprises a branch (20) that is in contact with entire thickness of electrolytic membranes (14a, 14b).    USE - Planar fuel cell for supplying power to a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can be easily and rapidly implemented. The configuration of the cell attains high power density and conserves good mechanical characteristics and good sealing. The thin width of the branch increases the part connected to the cells, thus optimizing the surface of the cell for delivering the high voltage, while minimizing the size of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous base thin film is constituted by an electrically insulated porous matrix that is chosen from ceramic, polymers, silicon and silicon carbide. The electrically conductor material is chosen from metal, carbon and material comprising metallic particles or carbon nanotubes. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a planar fuel cell.    Elementary cells (11a, 11b)    Porous support (12)    Upper face (12a)    Electrolytic membranes (14a, 14b)    Current collectors (16a, 17a)    Jumper element (19)    Branch (20)
NOVELTY - The injector (35) has a valve seat (51) provided with a fluid ejection port (51a). A valve body (52) moves forward or backward corresponding to the valve seat to open and close the ejection port. A recessed part (51b) is formed around the ejection port of a surface at a side of the valve body. A convex part (52f) fitted to the recessed part is formed in the surface at the side of the valve seat. The convex part is maintained in a state fitted to the recessed part when the valve body moves forward or backward corresponding to the valve seat.    USE - Injector for supplying a reactive gas i.e. fuel gas, to a fuel cell in a fuel cell system (all claimed) of a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for ejecting a liquid in a robot, vessel, aircraft and an electric power generation system that is utilized as a power generation equipment of a building such as residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The convex part is maintained in the state fitted to the recessed part when the valve body moves forward or backward corresponding to the valve seat, thus preventing the shift of the right and left sides of the valve body, improving the freedom degree of the environment of the injector and the assembly property and reducing the number of parts and the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an injector.    Injector (35)    Valve seat (51)    Ejection port (51a)    Recessed part (51b)    Valve body (52)    Convex part (52f)
NOVELTY - The tray (1) has an accommodating part (38) accommodating a battery (50). A set of tray members (3) is connected by welding coupling at a wall part of a frame (2). An engagement unit i.e. engaging lug, is provided in the frame to align the tray members. An outer frame engaging groove is provided in a position spaced apart from a lower end (2a) to an inner surface of the wall part at the frame. A partition wall (70) is provided such that the frame is equally divided into three in an oblong direction.    USE - Battery tray for accommodating a battery utilized as a power supply for driving an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tray is excellent in dimensional accuracy and attachability, and is easy for position alignment at the time of welding. The design of the tray facilitates improvement of dimensional accuracy after welding fixation, and achieves space reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery tray for an electric vehicle.    Battery tray (1)    Frame (2)    Lower end (2a)    Tray members (3)    Accommodating part (38)    Battery (50)    Partition wall (70)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate, where distance from a current collection part base of the positive electrode plate obtained by carrying out expansion processing of a lead-alloy sheet to a lower end part vertex of the positive electrode plate is shorter in one side than another side, and areas (SA, SB) are cut. A grating body comprises a bone. The current collection part is filled with an upper-frame bone and active material paste. The current collection part of a positive electrode and a negative electrode is welded.    USE - Lead storage battery for use as a power supply in a motor vehicle and as a backup power supply in an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces the occurrence of short circuit by corrosion elongation, thus obtaining extended life time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cut area of a positive electrode plate.    Cut areas (SA, SB)
NOVELTY - The membrane contains dextran solution (20) poured in to an entering-dextran solution side (Bi) of a hollow fiber membrane mini module (10) at specific flow rate, where recirculation filtration is performed for removing filtrate from a dextran solution filtration side (F). Sieve coefficient with respect to the dextran of average molecular weight of 30000 is 0.1 or less, and the sieve coefficient with respect to the dextran of the average molecular weight of 1200 is less than 0.3. Water vapor permeability coefficient of the membrane is more than 0.5 kilogram/second/meter square/Kilo Pascal.    USE - Membrane i.e. hollow fiber membrane (claimed), for diaphragm humidification of a fuel cell stack that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has gas barrier property and water vapor permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane manufacturing method for diaphragm humidification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating dextran sieve coefficient measurement of a hollow fiber membrane module.    Entering-dextran solution side (Bi)    Dextran solution exit side (Bo)    Dextran solution filtration side (F)    Mini module (10)    Dextran solution (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains a complex oxide of lithium, sodium and nickel. Electron spin resonance of complex oxide is measured at 200-300 K, and primary differential absorption spectral peak of electron spin resonance is observed. X band is used with respect to complex oxide. The complex oxide satisfies specific relation relating line width between peaks and temperature.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent heat stability, and provides battery having favorable charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains a complex oxide of lithium, sodium and nickel. Electron spin resonance of complex oxide is measured at 200-300 K, and primary differential absorption spectral peak of electron spin resonance is observed. X band is used with respect to complex oxide. The complex oxide satisfies relation given by: d( Delta )Hpp/dT less than 0.5 (( Delta )Hpp is line width between peaks and T is measurement temperature). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves mixing and heating precursor oxide, lithium compound and sodium peroxide.
NOVELTY - A quality solid-state sulfonated substance is obtained by adding a sulfonation agent having sulfonic acid group to aromatic hydrocarbon compound provided with aromatic ring and having alkyl group, and heating the hydrocarbon compound.    USE - Quality solid-state sulfonated substance is used for ion exchanger, electrolytic membrane for membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell, and catalyst (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The quality solid-state sulfonated substance has excellent heat resistance and quality, and is efficiently and economically manufactured. The catalyst formed using solid-state sulfonated substance has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the quality solid-state sulfonated substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Air electrode (6)    Fuel electrode (7)    Gas flow path (8)    Cooling water flow path (9)
NOVELTY - A wound electrode group consisting of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator is inserted (S11) into a battery can provided with a bottom portion, a sidewall portion, and a top opening. An electrolyte solution is injected (S13) into the battery can. A groove (S12) is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall portion of the battery can, and the top opening of the battery is sealed (S14) by a cover. A plating layer is formed (S15) in the outer surface of the sealed battery, to obtain a lithium secondary battery.    USE - Manufacture of lithium secondary battery for use in electric vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium secondary batteries having excellent safety. The plating layer provides excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wound electrode group consisting of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator is inserted into a battery can provided with a bottom portion, a sidewall portion, and a top opening. An electrolyte solution is injected into the battery can. A groove is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the sidewall portion of the battery can, and the top opening of the battery is sealed by a cover. A plating layer is formed in the outer surface of the sealed battery, to obtain a lithium secondary battery. The plating layer is formed using a plating solution comprising nickel, nickel-phosphorus alloy, and/or nickel-boron alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insertion of wound electrode group (S11)    Formation of groove (S12)    Injection of electrolyte solution (S13)    Sealing of battery can (S14)    Formation of plating layer (S15)
NOVELTY - A raw material such as cotton is carbonized, and the carbonized material is then activated, to obtain activated carbon.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon (claimed) for electrodes of electrical double layer capacitor for hybrid motor vehicle and memory backup of computer.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon having large surface area is efficiently and economically manufactured by simple process.
NOVELTY - The tank (1) has metallic end fittings (3, 4) located at ends of the tank along an axis (2). A liner (6) surrounds the end fittings, and a structural layer (7) surrounds the liner. The layer is formed of carbon fibers impregnated with thermosetting resin. An elastomeric joint (11) e.g. O-ring joint, is placed in an annular groove (10) at an external radial surface of the end fittings. The liner is made of polyamide and locked against the joint by the internal pressure of the tank. An external protection layer (8) is made of glass fibers and surrounds the layer (7).    USE - Cylindrical tank for storing high pressure fluid e.g. gaseous hydrogen, in a road vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The tank is economic, and releases its pressure progressively without the risk of tearing or explosion, in case of accidental impact or fire of the vehicle. The liner ensures intrinsic security of the tank, in case of fire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a cylindrical tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a cylindrical tank.    Cylindrical tank (1)    Axis (2)    End fittings (3, 4)    Liner (6)    Structural layer (7)    External protection layer (8)    Annular groove (10)    Elastomeric joint (11)
NOVELTY - The cell has frames (18) clamped with a membrane-electrode assembly. Separators are positioned on both outer sides of the membrane-electrode assembly clamped with the frames. An outer peripheral part (38a) of the frames has a concave step difference (40) with respect to an outer peripheral part (38b) of the separators. A burr (34) is extended from the outer peripheral part (38b) of the separator to a frame side. A surface treatment film (36) including electro conductivity is formed in the separators and is not formed in the burr.    USE - Fuel cell for use as a power supply for a mobile machine e.g. mobile telephone and portable personal computer, a motor vehicle, and a home-use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cell suppresses the production of electro conductive foreign materials, such as surface treatment film and burr, without removing the burr formed in the peripheral part of the separator, and the short-circuit defect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Frames (18)    Burr (34)    Surface treatment film (36)    Outer peripheral parts (38a, 38b)    Concave step difference (40)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a power supply state detection unit (10) detecting the state of power supply (60). A vehicle stop state detection unit (20) detects halt condition of a vehicle. An ON state of ignition power supply is detected by the power supply state detection unit. A power-supply-cut off unit (30) blocks feeding of power for a predetermined time after the vehicle stop state is detected by the vehicle stop state detection unit, where the vehicle stop state detection unit detects the vehicle stop state based on vehicle speed and engine-drive state.    USE - Power supply device for use in a vehicle i.e. car, for supplying power to a lamp and wiper.    ADVANTAGE - The device blocks feeding of the power while ignition power supply is in ON state and the vehicle is left to stand, thus preventing battery over discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply state detection unit (10)    Vehicle stop state detection unit (20)    Power-supply-cutoff unit (30)    Power supply (60)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves directing partial amount of heat emitted from a fuel cell (12) to the climate-controlled space (10), during specific period. A fan or liquid pump is arranged in the upstream or downstream side of the fuel cell arranged in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration system (11). A channeling assembly is selectively modulated, for adjusting the amount of heat discharged to the climate-controlled space.    USE - Method for discharging heat to climate-controlled space of building. Uses include but are not limited to commercial building, residence, hospital, school, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The uncomfortable and undesired condition for an occupant of the building is prevented, by discharging heat to the climate-controlled space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for discharging heat to climate-controlled space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat discharging apparatus.    Climate-controlled space (10)    Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration system (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Electrical lines (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 - An electric power generation section (2) generates electric power by rotation of rear-wheel (104) of bicycle (100). An electrical storage section (4) stores the generated electric power. A support frame (6) supports the bicycle in the state in which rear-wheel of bicycle floats from ground, such that the electric power generation section touches the rear-wheel. A rotating drum (16) rotates by the rotation of rear-wheel.    USE - Electric power generation and storage apparatus for storing electricity for lighting headlamp.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated and stored using kinetic energy of bicycle such that the electric power can be utilized reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric power generation and storage apparatus.    Electric power generation section (2)    Electric storage section (4)    Support frame (6)    Rotating drum (16)    Bicycle (100)    Rear-wheel (104)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has an inlet port (102) formed in a side of a housing (101) for dry air inflow, and a heating apparatus arranged in the housing along a longitudinal direction. An outlet port (103) for dry air exhaustion is formed in another side of the housing, and multiple hollow fiber membranes (106) arranged within the housing is integrated in a hollow fiber membrane module (107). Multiple perforated pipes (110) are arranged in the hollow fiber membrane module along a longitudinal direction. Multiple spiral laminas (111) mounted on a diameter surface of a heater pipe.    USE - Hollow fiber membrane humidifier such as ultrasonic humidifier, steam humidifier and vaporization type humidifier, for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier supplies moist air to an integral part within the hollow fiber membrane module through the perforated pipe with the spiral lamina, thus improving efficiency of the humidifier by diversifying a flow of dry air in a center area of the hollow fiber membrane module. The humidifier allows conversion of the water into steam based on rotational motion of the spiral lamina, thus preventing performance degradation of the humidifier due to frozen phenomenon. The humidifier allows rapid flow of air in the hollow fiber membrane module, thus increasing the by-pass factor of the humidifier. The humidifier is formed of less number of the hollow fiber membranes, so that the cost and the volume of the humidifier are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hollow fiber membrane humidifier.    Humidifier (100)    Housing (101)    Inlet port (102)    Outlet port (103)    Hollow fiber membranes (106)    Hollow fiber membrane module (107)    Perforated pipes (110)    Spiral laminas (111)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cells are connected between the positive and negative electrodes (2a,3a) provided in the upper surface of a battery cover (4). The electric power is removed through the positive and negative electrodes provided in the upper surface of the cover.    USE - Multi electrode battery for vehicle and construction machine such as shovel excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The installation and removal of the antitheft device is performed easily. The crime prevention is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The specific electrode pairs are positioned in the storage shed of a battery (1). The voltage from the different electrode pairs is different. An antitheft device is positioned in the storage shed of the battery. The antitheft device is controlled to start transmission of the present location information after elapse of specific period from the time of theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Positive electrode (2a)    Negative electrode (3a)    Cover (4)    Battery case (5)
NOVELTY - A battery module comprises at least two plate-shaped battery cells (200) sequentially stacked. Each battery cell comprises an electrode assembly of cathode/separator/anode structure mounted in a battery case formed of laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer. A heat exchange device (400) including heat exchange plates (410) connected to a frame (420) is mounted at one side of battery cell stack (300) for removing heat generated from the battery cells during charge and discharge of battery cells. The heat exchange device is made of metal or carbon.    USE - Battery module for use in manufacturing middle- or large-sized battery pack useful as power source for electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - When a heat exchange device is mounted at one side of battery cell stack constituting a battery module, the temperature of battery cells is effectively controlled while not increasing the thickness of battery module or minimizing the increase of the thickness of battery module. The battery module exhibits higher heat dissipation efficiency. A middle- or large-sized battery pack manufactured by combining the battery modules can be reliably used for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a heat exchange device for heat dissipation of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a battery module.    Extending sealing parts (140)    Battery cells (200)    Battery cell stack (300)    Heat exchange device (400)    Heat exchange plates (410)    Frame (420)    Slits (422)
NOVELTY - The system has a waterless reformer structured to reform fuel into reformate gas. Multiple partial oxidation (POX) chambers are arranged in series in fluid communication with the reformer. The POX chambers are operated to treat the reformate gas by successive partial oxidation under certain conditions. Multiple heat removal devices are in correspondence with the POX chambers, where each heat removal device is fluidically coupled to a corresponding POX chamber and structured to remove heat from the gas discharged by the corresponding POX chamber.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The partial oxidation chamber produces additional water, increases the oxygen/carbon ratio, and lowers the required gas temperature for soot-free operation, where the stages of partial oxidation followed by cooling of the gas can be repeated until the oxygen/carbon ratio is sufficiently high to allow soot-free operation at the lowest required operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph that illustrates a relationship of oxygen/carbon ratio and gas temperature.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) alters the hydrogen pressure in anode of a fuel cell (1) based on consumption of hydrogen by electric current sweep. The hydrogen leak is determined based on altered hydrogen pressure at the time of halt of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in electric power generation system of FCHV. Can also be used in electric power generation system mounted in airplane, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of hydrogen leak is determined easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen leak determination method in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell system (100)    Temperature sensor (130)    Battery (162)    Control unit (700)
NOVELTY - The stack (100) has a set of electricity generating units (110) for electrochemically reacting fuel and for oxidizing gas to generate electrical energy. A fastening member (160) secures the electricity generating units. The electricity generating units include a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (130) and multiple substantially rectangular-shaped separators (120, 140) arranged on a side of the MEA. Each separator has a channel on a surface facing the MEA, where the channel is divided into multiple sub-channels. The sub-channels have substantially same fluid passage length.    USE - Fuel cell stack for generating electrical energy that is utilized for a vehicle, building and an electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The stack includes the fastening member in the center area, so as to reduce the size of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Electricity generating unit (110)    Substantially rectangular shaped separators (120, 140)    Membrane electrode assembly (130)    End plate (150)    Fastening member (160)
NOVELTY - The converter has two boost converter units whose input ends are connected with each other. The boost converter units convert direct current input voltage into the direct current output voltage. Output ends of the boost converter units are connected with each other serially. The boost converter units include inductors, switches, capacitors and diodes, where the switches are comprised of MOSFETs. An output filter is provided in the boost converter units.    USE - Transformer-less direct current-direct current boost converter for a fuel cell application.    ADVANTAGE - The converter obtains high boost ratio without utilizing a high-frequency transformer. The converter reduces output current ripple and size of the inductors and capacitors. The converter controls the symmetric operation of the boost converter units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a transformer-less direct current-direct current boost converter.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a mass flow controller installed at the hydrogen exit or oxygen exit of a stack (13), where electricity is generated due to an electrochemical reaction of the oxygen and hydrogen. A controller is provided for detecting the current amount, which is generated in stack and controls opening and closing of the mass flow controller based on the current amount.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is improved fuel cell, enables to determine fuzzy time of stack in a simple and cost-effective manner and prevent unnecessary consumption of the air and fuel, and also ensures excellent electrical efficiency and system efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating fuel cell, which involves determining the current amount generated in the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the fuel cell operation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel pump (11)    Reformer (12)    Stack (13)    Electric power inverter (14)    Heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - The range extender (36) has an alternator (40) that converts the energy from an energy storage station into electricity. A secondary drive controller (45) conveys the electricity from the alternator to a propulsion motor (29) to propel the vehicle and to a primary electricity storage station to add to its stock of energy. The alternator has a maximum power rating that is about forty percent of the power rating of the propulsion motor.    USE - On-board range extender for electric off-road all-terrain vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an economical on-board range extender for electric off-road all-terrain vehicle. Enables reliably charging the primary batteries of the electric vehicle and directly supplying power to the propulsion motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory perspective view of the electric vehicle.    Battery pack (23)    Propulsion motor (29)    Range extender (36)    Alternator (40)    Secondary drive controller (45)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly is treated with unsaturated organic compound and treating the membrane electrode assembly with staining material (16) which reacts with unsaturated organic compound which darkens it. The pores in the membrane electrode assembly are filled with light material and observing the assembly so as to differentiate lighter filled pores with darker stained portions of membrane electrode assembly. Thus, the composition of membrane electrode assembly is evaluated.    USE - Evaluating composition of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell used in electrochemical device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and efficiently evaluates the composition of membrane electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly is treated with unsaturated organic compound and treating the membrane electrode assembly with staining material which reacts with unsaturated organic compound which darkens it. The pores in the membrane electrode assembly are filled with light material and observing the assembly so as to differentiate lighter filled pores with darker stained portions of membrane electrode assembly. Thus, the composition of membrane electrode assembly is evaluated. The method further includes treating the assembly with oxidizing agent and osmium tetraoxide. The membrane electrode assembly is embedded with epoxy (18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the treatment of membrane electrode assembly.    Treatment of membrane electrode assembly with surfactant (12)    Drying membrane electrode assembly (14)    Treatment of membrane electrode assembly with stain (16)    Embedding membrane electrode assembly in epoxy (18)    Slicing membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The module has a heat sink provided between unit batteries (10) to be close to the unit batteries. An evaporator (30) is connected to the heat sink. The unit battery is formed in a cylindrical shape. The heat sink includes a concave groove formed to be less than one fourth of a circumference of the unit battery to contact the circumference of the unit battery. The heat sink is formed of aluminum or steel. The heat sink is integrally formed to the evaporator. An expanded portion of the heat sink is expanded towards the evaporator to contact the evaporator.    USE - Battery module for a rechargeable battery e.g. low-capacity battery, that is utilized for a portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and high-capacity battery, that is utilized for a power source for driving a motor for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink inserted between the unit batteries is connected to the evaporator, thus efficiently outputting heat generated from the unit battery. The module does not use a fan or cooling water, so that noise caused by the fan is not generated, and a leakage problem is avoided. The evaporator provides a reception groove that is formed to correspond to the expanded portion of the heat sink, so that the reception groove forms a wide contact area along with the expanded portion to perform quick thermal conductivity and more firmly support the heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Unit batteries (10)    Evaporators (30-32)    Inlet (30a)    Outlet (30b)    Housing (40)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (I) comprises: a cathode (21) and an anode (22) capable of being electrochemically doped/dedoped with lithium; and an electrolyte placed between the cathode and the anode, where the electrolyte contains fluoroethylene carbonate and/or difluoroethylene carbonate as a solvent.    USE - (I) is useful as a secondary battery for: electrical vehicles and power tools with the positive temperature coefficient element; and portable electronic equipment such as camera-integrated videotape recorders, cellular phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has a high-power, high-safety and low-cost when the lithium transition metal composite oxide containing nickel, manganese, and/or iron is used as the cathode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (I) comprises: a cathode (21) and an anode (22) capable of being electrochemically doped/dedoped with lithium; and an electrolyte placed between the cathode and the anode, where the electrolyte contains fluoroethylene carbonate and/or difluoroethylene carbonate as a solvent and the ratio of a discharge capacity (B1) during discharging at a 5C (a current value when the rated capacity of the battery is discharged with constant current for 0.2 hour) rate to a discharge capacity (A1) during discharging at a 0.2C (a current value when the rated capacity of the battery is discharged with constant current for 5 hours) rate ((B1/A1)x 100) is greater than or equal to 80%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a structure of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Gasket (17)    Spiral electrode body (20)    Cathode (21)    Anode (22)    Separator. (23)
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the frequency of the control signal for controlling an electronic device. A determination unit determines the measurement frequency of the impedance based on the detected frequency. A measurement unit measures the impedance of a fuel cell (40) in the determined measurement frequency.    USE - Impedance measurement system for measuring impedance of fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell and fusion carbonate type fuel cell used in fuel cell system of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the fuel cell is measured with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (40)    Control apparatus (80)    Inverter (110)    Motor (115)    Current sensor (142)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a power supply unit (10) with a positive electrode and a negative electrode, outputting drive power that is applied to a power source of a lead accumulator. A comparison unit (20) outputs a comparison signal according to a result of comparison of input voltage and reference voltage of electricity storage of a lead, where the comparison unit is operated with the drive power. An oscillator (30) generates a square wave according to a pulse, and outputs the square wave to the positive electrode.    USE - Lead sulfate membrane protection circuit for a lead accumulator that is utilized as a battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit generates a skin effect by authorizing the impulse current of the short pulse length less than one micro-second, so that the focusing of the electric charge on a superficial part of a film does not fall off. The circuit improves performance of the lead accumulator, and prevents the progressing of sulfating by preventing the re-crystallization of the lead sulfate, thus extending the lifetime of the lead accumulator. The impulse current is authorized as micro-current, so that the circuit does not affect armature and does not generate external noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a lead sulfate membrane protection circuit of a lead accumulator.    Power supply unit (10)    Comparison unit (20)    Oscillator (30)    Amplifier (40)    Display unit (60)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (21) has a switch unit (23) at the surface. An operating inducing unit (24) is provided on the surface of another secondary battery (22) opposite to the switch unit to operate the switch unit.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium polymer battery, lithium ion battery, cadmium nickel battery, hydrogen nickel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The explosion and fire of secondary battery can be prevented if a swelling degree of the secondary batteries reaches predetermined value when the secondary battery is swelled due to abnormal usage such as overcharge, short-circuit, reverse-connection and heat-exposure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery safety apparatus; and    (2) secondary battery protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the secondary battery.    Secondary batteries (21,22)    Switch unit (23)    Operating inducing unit (24)
NOVELTY - The engine has a generator (f), an energy storage e.g. battery, and a rolling rotor (a) including a rotor housing (b). A barrier is provided between a radiator grill and a cooler, where airflow strikes the barrier. A motor drive is arranged for providing wind resistance. Superstructural parts and a trailer are arranged perpendicular to the airflow.    USE - Small-sized wind engine for electrical energy generation to charging an energy storage e.g. battery (claimed), in a vehicle e.g. passenger car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The engine allows improved airflow in a vehicle, without consumption of additional energy and affecting flow resistance coefficient in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a rolling rotor.    Rolling rotor (a)    Rotor housing (b)    Axis (c)    Mounting bracket (d)    Rotating direction (e)    Generator (f)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a reforming device (12) producing a reformed gas by reforming a raw fuel mainly composed of hydrocarbons, where the reforming device comprises a combustor (30) as a heat source. A combination fuel cell and ion pump (14) comprises an electrolyte electrode assembly with an anode (40) and a cathode (42). An anode off-gas passage (50) supplies an anode off-gas discharged from the anode to the combustor. A cathode purge passage (66) is connected to a cathode off-gas passage (62) upstream of a cut-off mechanism, and a valve mechanism (68) is connected to the purge passage.    USE - Hydrogen and power generation system for use as a home energy station connected to a commercial power supply system. Can also be used for a vehicle such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system reliably produces highly pure hydrogen gas within a short period of time when a hydrogen generation mode is started, thus economically and efficiently activating the system. The system efficiently and economically produces hydrogen gas of a predetermined purity level in a shorter period of time. The system supplies electrical power to meet domestic electrical power needs to follow load fluctuations in homes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for activating a hydrogen generation mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen and power generation system operating in an electricity generation mode.    Hydrogen and power generation system (10)    Reforming device (12)    Combination fuel cell and ion pump (14)    Combustor (30)    Anode (40)    Cathode (42)    Anode off-gas passage (50)    Cathode off-gas passage (62)    Cathode purge passage (66)    Valve mechanism (68)
NOVELTY - The supporting device (1) comprises a stationarily attached support frame (2). Another support frame (3) is provided for receiving a fuel cell system (13). The latter support frame is connected with the former support frame and is moved relative to the former support frame. The latter support frame is moved straight in a spatial direction.    USE - Supporting device for a fuel cell system for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The latter support frame is connected with the former support frame and is moved relative to the former support frame, and is moved straight in a spatial direction, and thus enables an easy assembly and low maintenance of the supporting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a supporting device.    Supporting device (1)    Support frames (2,3)    Carriage (4)    Bearing block (5)    Fuel cell system (13)
NOVELTY - Rechargeable lithium battery comprises a molten mass containing lithium ions as electrolyte. The molten mass has a melting point of 61-170 degrees C.    USE - Rechargeable lithium battery used in hybrid vehicles and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The molten mass is thermodynamically stable.
NOVELTY - The cell has a membrane electrode assembly (72) provided on a circuit board (70). A moisture sensor unit (74) comprises a set of sensing members (740, 742) electrically connected to the circuit board, and produce capacitance effect. The circuit board is electrically connected to a connector that connects signals generated by the sensing members and a temperature sensor unit (76) to an exterior, where the sensor unit comprises an equivalent resistor and a heat-sensitive resistor. The sensing members are arranged on opposing surfaces of the circuit board.    USE - Fuel i.e. hydrogen-containing fuel, cell.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture sensor unit measures moisture changes in the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.    Circuit board (70)    Membrane electrode assembly (72)    Moisture sensor unit (74)    Temperature sensor unit (76)    Sensing members (740, 742)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) has battery pack (12) that includes several lithium ion prismatic cells, and cell retaining element extending between prismatic cells. The retaining element is made of polymeric and non-polymeric elements. A pair of mechanical devices engaged with prismatic cells respectively so that prismatic cells are locked with cell retaining element to maintain contact of cells with element.    USE - Battery assembly for motor vehicle such as petrol vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical device allows expansion and contraction of lithium ion prismatic cells during charge and discharge state so as to maintain intimate contact with heat sink included in cell retaining element for efficient thermal transfer. The battery pack is maintained at optimal operating temperature to ensure long life cycle of battery, with improved charge and discharge rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of battery case.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery pack (12)    Housing (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell plant (1) includes two or more batteries of fuel cells (3.1, 3.2) which are controlled independently. Each comprises a number of cells in series. The fuel cell cooling system (2) for each battery is a single cooling unit (4.1, 4.2). The cells of each battery are cooled as a function of one or more control magnitudes. Each of the cooling units (4.1, 4.2) has a coolant circuit (5.1, 5.2) with a recirculation pump (6.1, 6.2), heat exchangers (7.1-7.4) and fans (8.1-8.4). The pumping power and fan speeds are controlled as a function of the control magnitudes.    USE - A cooled fuel cell drive unit for commercial vehicles, especially buses.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement permits cooling of the cells in accordance with the load, such that they are held to the most constant possible, given temperature. Suitable control magnitudes include the temperatures of the cooling unit and/or of the fuel cell unit. The use of at least two batteries of fuel cells ensures the most flexible possible matching with varying loads. Presently, it is not economically viable to use only a single battery to satisfy the load variations. Variable cooling power saves energy and increases system efficiency. Using numbers of identical components in the same vehicle reduces their unit cost. When not all of the cell cooling capacity is required, the cooling system may be exploited to cool other components, e.g. an electrical inverter, air compressor and electronic control units. A centralized, optimized cooling system for all of the foregoing duties is envisaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic diagram of an implementation for a bus.    fuel cell plant (1)    fuel cell cooling system (2)    fuel cells (3.1, 3.2)    cooling units (4.1, 4.2)    coolant circuits (5.1, 5.2)    recirculation pumps (6.1, 6.2)    heat exchangers (7.1-7.4)    fans (8.1-8.4)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (30) includes current collector foils which have corresponding non-coated portions that extend along one side of the foils. Each non-coated portion is partially or entirely exposed from one side of a separator. Each collector disc plate (7) is welded to the side of the exposed non-coated portion of a group of electrodes. The periphery of each collector disc plate has a projected rim e.g. annular portion which is bent towards the group of electrodes.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for high efficiency charge-discharge use in e.g. PEV, HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need to shape the elongated non-coated portion into a stripe form because collector disc plates are welded to a part or the whole of the non-coated portion, which is exposed from the longitudinal sides of the separator, thus improving productivity and assembly of battery and reducing production cost. Since each of the collector disc plates has an annular portion at its periphery, which is bent towards the group of the electrodes, it is possible to perform uniform and reliable welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the diagrammatic cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Electrodes (6)    Collector disc plate (7)    Upper lid (11)    Negative lead (13)    Lithium ion secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a battery case (20) for housing a set of batteries (101) to be mounted on a vehicle, and a fan (41) for circulating air for cooling the batteries by suctioning air in the battery case. An air inlet is positioned on each of a pair of side wall portions facing each other for introducing air from outside the battery case. An air outlet is positioned on a bottom wall portion of the battery case for exhausting air from the battery case by suctioning of the fan. An air introduction duct (50) introduces the air from outside through an air introduction port (51a).    USE - Device for cooling a set of batteries in a vehicle i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air outlet is positioned on the bottom wall portion of the battery case for exhausting the air from the battery case by suctioning of the fan, thus reducing the number of temperature sensors for detecting the temperature of the battery, and simplifying the structure of the cooling device, and hence reducing the weight of the cooling device, which is simple and has a small footprint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle battery cooling device.    Vehicle battery cooling device (1)    Battery case (20)    Fan (41)    Air introduction duct (50)    Air introduction port (51a)    Batteries (101)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a set of unit batteries (10) comprising electrode terminals (12, 13) protruded from the batteries, where the electrode terminals are inserted from the unit batteries to a connecting member (20). The connecting member comprises a pair of fitting portions with a gap on a side of the fitting portions. The fitting portions receive the electrode terminals and a pair of connecting parts for connecting the fitting portions while having the gap between the connecting parts. A pressure member compresses the connecting parts to narrow the gap between the connecting parts.    USE - Rechargeable battery module for charging a small portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module enables protrusions to be provided on an inner surface of the fitting portions, and enables the protrusions to be close to the fitting portions, so as to increase contact area between the connecting member and the electrode terminals, thus improving and simplifying assembling configuration of the unit batteries, and reducing contact resistance between the connecting member and the electrode terminals while reducing output deterioration of the battery module, and hence improving productivity of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Unit batteries (10)    Electrode terminals (12, 13)    Vent portion (15)    Cap plate (17)    Rectangular case (18)    Connecting member (20)    Rechargeable battery module (100)
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 system has a pre-charge switch (K1) and an output switch (K2) connected with super-capacitors (C1-Cn) in series. A control unit is connected with a current sensor (I), and detects insulation strength of the super-capacitors and an automobile chassis in a real time. The control unit calculates energy storage condition of the super-capacitors through charge-discharge current and voltage of the super-capacitors. The control unit is connected with the pre-charge switch and the output switch and controls the switches.    USE - Super-capacitor management system for a power supply of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can detect voltage, temperature and current of the super-capacitors and the insulation strength of an automobile chassis and can ensure that the super-capacitors are not damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control unit is in data communication with an automobile controller or a computer on a vehicle through controller area network (CAN) communication interface of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a super-capacitor management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Super-capacitors (C1-Cn)    Current sensor (I)    Pre-charge switch (K1)    Output switch (K2)    Balancing resistors (R1-R2)
NOVELTY - Modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) comprise CNTs and an organic group coincided to a surface of the CNTs.    USE - As modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (claimed) useful in composite materials, microelectronic materials, plane monitors, wireless communications, fuel cells, lithium batters, microwave ovens and personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The method modifies carbon nanotubes (CNTs) using a resin that provides an enhanced diffusibility, thus the better electronic property and mechanical property of resin are gained with lower quantity of CNTs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for modifying carbon nanotubes (CNTs) involving immersing CNTs and a vinyl-unsaturated monomer or organic unsaturated silane in a solvent with existence of a free-radical initiator for a proceeding reaction to lead to at least a part of the vinyl-unsaturated monomer and a part of the organic unsaturated silane being linked with the CNTs.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte sheet consists of a raw material ceramic powder containing an electrolyte powder and oxide nanoparticles (except alumina nanoparticles). The electrolyte powder has an average particle diameter of 0.2-1 mu m and the oxide nanoparticles have an average particle diameter of 10-100 nm.    USE - Electrolyte sheet is used for solid oxide fuel cells (claimed) used for electric-power generation in motor vehicles, and for domestic electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte sheet has excellent durability, oxygen-ion electroconductivity, high-temperature mechanical strength, and handleability. Generation of micro closed pores in the electrolyte matrix is suppressed. The electrolyte sheet can be mass-produced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte sheet, which involves preparing a slurry using raw material ceramic powder, a binder, a solvent, and a dispersing agent by milling process, forming a sheet using the slurry and molding a green sheet, and baking the green sheet after cutting into preset shape.
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 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 heater has a start up heater (10) and a shutdown heater (11) that comprises a case (14). Cooling water heating heaters (12, 13) are installed on one side face of the shutdown heater. A cooling water inflow opening and a vent (16) are formed on ends of a stack part. The shutdown heater and each cooling water heating heater are integrated through the case. An inlet side of the case is provided with a guide plate (17), so that the flow of the cooling water is widely circulated.    USE - Cathode oxygen depleting heater for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The heater prevents the stack deterioration, rapidly heats up the cooling water, allows the fuel cell vehicle to be started safely at the temperature of ice point, and facilitates the integration heat management of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cathode oxygen depleting heater.    Start up heater (10)    Shutdown heater (11)    Cooling water heating heaters (12, 13)    Case (14)    Vent (16)    Guide plate (17)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen exhaust processing unit has a hydrogen exhaust port (12) that is formed at the front or rearward of a radiator (10) in diagonal direction, and flows hydrogen gas ejected from a fuel system. Multiple exhaust holes eject the hydrogen gas from the hydrogen exhaust port towards exterior.    USE - Hydrogen exhaust processing unit for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe ejection of reactionless hydrogen from the stack of the fuel cell vehicle through the exhaust holes of the hydrogen exhaust port. Enables controlling the radiator speed, running condition, and hydrogen exhaust amount, while increasing stability for hydrogen exhaustion. Prevents freezing of gas in the hydrogen exhaust port during winter without additional apparatus by positioning the exhaust port at the radiator neighborhood. Cost effective by eliminating blower and ventilation box, while reducing the weight of the processing unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen exhaust processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the hydrogen exhaust processing unit.    Radiator (10)    Radiator fan (11)    Hydrogen exhaust port (12)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has an electric current controller (91) that is electrically connected between the storage battery (95) and an alternator which converts the mechanical power transmitted from engine system into the electrical energy. The auxiliary electric power generation unit (90) charges the storage battery after converting the natural power source such as wind power and solar energy into the electrical energy.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be recharged by converting the natural power source into the electrical energy even when the vehicle is driven for long period of time at low speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive unit (31)    Gas filter (51)    Auxiliary electric power generation unit (90)    Electric current controller (91)    Storage battery (95)
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 - 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 - Mono-dispersed flower shaped golden or platinum hybrid nano-particles production involves preparing 3-25 golden nano-particles having different grain diameters in a conic reactor according to Frens method. The obtained golden nano-particles having different grain diameters are utilized as seed. 0.1 Molar ascorbic acid is utilized as green reducing agent and 19.3 millimolar chloroplatinic acid is utilized as platinum source. The mixture is heated at 100 degrees C for 10-20 minutes to form 6-35 mono-dispersed flower shaped golden or platinum hybrid nano-particles having different grain diameters.    USE - Method for producing mono-dispersed flower shaped golden or platinum hybrid nano-particles (claimed) for use in fuel cell and nano-electrochemistry.    ADVANTAGE - The mono-dispersed flower shaped golden or platinum hybrid nano-particles production method is simple and convenient, and provides a practical path for synthesizing mono-dispersed flower shaped golden or platinum hybrid nano-particles having high quality and different grain diameters.
NOVELTY - The turbine (C) has a conic-shaped, open-ended hood (D) to increase the speed of air flow (A) along the outer surface. The turbine generator is shrouded to rear of vehicle with an opening to enable air flow to enter the shroud to drive the turbine.    USE - Booster for wind turbine of wind power generator, for use in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Low pressure area can be formed at downward side of the turbine so as to increase the air flow speed reliably. Fuel consumption of vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the complex shaped hood of turbine.    Windward surface side (1)    Leeward surface side (2)    Hood interior (3)    Air flow (A)    Turbine (C)    Hood (D)
NOVELTY - A two-dimensional metal phthalocyanine polymer (1), is new.    USE - Novel two-dimensional metal phthalocyanine polymer is used as catalyst for cathode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The two-dimensional metal phthalocyanine polymer has controlled aperture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A two-dimensional metal phthalocyanine polymer of formula (1), is new.    A=group of formula (2);    M=transition metal ion or rare earth ion;    R=(-N=(R')-Ar-(R')C=N-), -C(R')=N-Ar-N=(R')C-, -(R')C=N, -N=N-, -O-Ar-O- or -Ar-;    R'=H, methyl or ethyl;    Ar=group of formula (3,4,5,6,7 or 8);and    X=NH, O or S.
NOVELTY - While carriage (32) travels relative to the frame (24) guides (33), the required angle is regulated between racks (3, 4) and circuits (1, 2). There are connected drives (5, 6), sawdust (22) charging device (20) and liquid binder feeder (23). Sawdust and liquid binder are supplied continuously to the space (21) between the circuits, the wood sawdust and the liquid binding. Simultaneously there is connected a crank drive (29) which by a rod (28) makes the rack (4) and the second circuit (2) vibrate in a vertical plane. In the inter-circuit space (25), sawdust (22) and liquid binder are mixed, while a formed mass is pressed by moving adjacent branches of the two circuits.    USE - In molding of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified and cheaper utilisation of equipment, higher performance reliability and quality of moulded fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The system has an air cooled engine (5) that converts waste heat from a gasoline engine (3), into mechanical energy that is converted into electrical energy through a generator i.e. alternator, for producing hydrogen via electrolysis, when an exhaust manifold (4) and a liquid cooling system (6) reach a certain temperature. An engine management computer (8) is utilized to change timing of ignition and air damper position, and a hydrogen gas regulator (11) is utilized to perform an ideal mix of gasoline and hydrogen, when pressure in a hydroen buffer tank (13) attains a full level.    USE - System for increasing efficiency of a gasoline engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively utilizes waste heat from the gasoline engine to to generate hydrogen, which is added to the gasoline vapor for effectively increasing the efficiency of the combustion engine. The engine management computer effectively controls the exciting field of the alternator so as to produce the required torque for maintaining the speed of the engine. The hydrogen in the hydrogen buffer tank can enhance acceleration at peak loads of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for increasing efficiency of a gasoline engine of a vehicle.    Gasoline engine (3)    Exhaust manifold (4)    Air cooled engine (5)    Liquid cooling system (6)    Engine management computer (8)    Electrolysis device (10)    Hydrogen gas regulator (11)    Hydrogen buffer tank. (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a gasket to both sides of an electrolyte membrane supplied continuously. An anode or cathode catalyst layer composition is coated on the region exposed through the punched portion of the gasket. The coated catalyst layer is dried by using several spray nozzles and a gas diffusion layer is adhered on the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer. The catalyst layer coated on the electrolyte membrane is dried. A liquid sealing agent is supplied and the formed assembly is then cut according to specific size.    USE - Method of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced, thereby productivity of the electrode assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The shell has an upper shell cover and a lower shell cover welded to the shell through connecting lug bosses matched with concave tables, respectively. The upper shell cover and the lower shell cover are formed with two corresponding locating holes, respectively. Two hollow locating posts are welded to the upper shell cover and the lower shell cover, where the upper shell cover is formed with positive and negative wire holes. The shell, the upper shell cover, the lower shell cover and the locating posts are made of thin stainless steel.    USE - Cylindrical shell for a lithium ion battery pack of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is made of stainless steel, so that the total strength is improved, the heat dispersion is made excellent, the accuracy of the assembly is made high, and the security is made high. The inertia resistance is reduced during the rotation of the motor, and the motor can run stably and safely as the shell is cylindrical. The shell is excellent in balance, superior in heat dispersion, high in strength and excellent in sealing property during the running of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lithium ion battery pack cylindrical shell.
NOVELTY - The structure has sealing grooves respectively formed on four sides of two flexible graphite plates, where the grooves are punched at a time.    USE - Graphite plates sealing structure for use in a hydrogen reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing grooves are punched at a time during processing of the flexible graphite plates. The sealing grooves are respectively formed on the four sides of the graphite plates, so that the graphite plates are locked during sealing process. The sealing grooves are overlapped with each other, so as to provide better sealing effect. The structure is convenient to manufacture with low cost and better sealing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a graphite plates sealing structure.
NOVELTY - A lead-calcium-tin alloy grid containing 0.06 mass% or less of calcium is heat-treated in two steps, with step (I) being conducted at 40-110 degrees C, step (II) being conducted at 90-140 degrees C, and step (I) being conducted at a lower temperature than step (II). The alloy comprises (in mass%) calcium (0.02 or more and less than 0.05), tin (0.4-2.5), aluminum (0.005-0.04), barium (0.002-0.014), and silver (0.005-0.07), bismuth (0.01-0.1) and/or thallium (0.001-0.05), and remainder of lead and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Processing of lead-base alloy grid for lead-acid batteries, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. The lead-base alloy grid can also be used for automotive batteries, industrial cycle use batteries, vented batteries, batteries used for standby, and cylindrical wound batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lead-base alloy grids having excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and growth resistance.
NOVELTY - A lead-base alloy grid containing 0.06 mass% or less of calcium, is subjecting to natural aging for 2-750 hours and then heat-treated. The alloy comprises (in mass%) calcium (0.02 or more and less than 0.05), tin (0.4-2.5), aluminum (0.005-0.04), barium (0.002-0.014), and silver (0.005-0.07), bismuth (0.01-0.1) and/or thallium (0.001-0.05), and remainder of lead and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Processing of lead-base alloy grid for lead-acid batteries, such as valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. The lead-base alloy grid can also be used for automotive batteries, industrial cycle use batteries, vented batteries, batteries used for standby, and cylindrical wound batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lead-base alloy grids having excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and growth resistance.
NOVELTY - The cell has a catalytically active anode (2) and a cathode (4) comprising cathode surfaces (40) freely suspended in surrounding areas (8). A proton-conductive diaphragm (3) is arranged between the anode and cathode for conduction of protons from the anode to the cathode. Anode surfaces (20) are freely suspended in the areas to input material e.g. hydrogen, from the areas into the anode. The diaphragm and the cathode are dimensioned and arranged on the surfaces such that the surfaces are not partially covered by the diaphragm and the cathode. The anode has a substrate made of silicon.    USE - Sensor fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cell enables input of reactants e.g. oxygen, from air in the surrounding areas to the cathode, and reactants e.g. hydrocarbon-like material or hydrogen, from the air to free surfaces of the anode, thus avoiding need to integrate exhaustive hydrocarbon or oxygen sources in the sensor, and hence enabling the cell to be used for wider applications in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a sensor fuel cell.    Catalytically active anode (2)    Proton-conductive diaphragm (3)    Cathode (4)    Surrounding areas (8)    Anode surfaces (20)    Cathode surfaces (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining probability as a function of actual driven vehicle speed (V-p) of the following motor vehicle (P) in connection with information over the course of the lane or with information over the maximum speed (V-zul) permissible on actual driven lane.    USE - Method for determination of a probability for preceding a forthcoming overhauling action for a motor vehicle, particularly a hybrid vehicle following a preceding vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The probability is determined as a function of actual driven vehicle speed of the following motor vehicle in connection with information over the course of the lane or with information over the maximum speed permissible on actual driven lane, and hence ensures control of energy management of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an overhauling action with a hybrid vehicle.    High volt energy storage (E)    Preceding vehicle (L)    Motor vehicle (P)    Vehicle speed (V-p)    Maximum speed (V-zul)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack system (10) has a flow meter (46) that receives the airflow from a compressor (30) and provides a flow signal. A mixing junction (36) mixes a cathode exhaust gas and bled anode exhaust gas during the bled. A controller (48) controls the compressor and bleed valve (26) to maintain concentration of hydrogen in combined exhaust gas below a predetermined level. The controller uses a valve orifice model to calculate the flow rate of anode exhaust gas through bleed valve so as to identify the amount of airflow required to dilute the hydrogen in the anode gas.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for proton exchange membrane fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bleed valve can be controlled effectively. The concentration of the hydrogen can be kept to a specified level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for limiting concentration of hydrogen in mixed cathode and anode exhaust gas from fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell stack system.    Fuel cell stack system (10)    Bleed valve (26)    Compressor (30)    Mixing junction (36)    Flow meter (46)    Controller (48)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (30) has a pair of fuel cell stacks (12,14) including the cathode inlet lines (32,34) and the cathode exhaust gas lines (22,24). The water vapor transfer units (26,28) provide humidity to the cathode gas flowing through the cathode inlet lines of the fuel cell stacks. The cathode inlet lines and the cathode exhaust gas lines are configured such that the water vapor transfer unit humidifying cathode inlet air to one fuel cell stack receives humidification from cathode exhaust gas in the cathode exhaust gas line of the other fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The humidity balancing between the stacks can be reliably achieved and the packaging capabilities can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for humidifying cathode inlet airflow in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stacks (12,14)    Cathode exhaust gas lines (22,24)    Water vapor transfer units (26,28)    Fuel cell system (30)    Cathode inlet lines (32,34)
NOVELTY - The separator (20a,20b) has a fluid flow path (24,25) that is connected between a fluid entrance manifold and a fluid exit manifold. The fluid flow path has several protrusions (41,42) that are formed in the inner circumference.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for fuel cell hybrid vehicle such as vessel, airplane, and for robot.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of separator can be increased without increasing the thickness. Deformation of the separator under gas pressure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the separator.    Separators (20a,20b)    Fluid flow paths (24,25)    Protrusions (41,42)    Step portions (71,72)    Reference plate (M)
NOVELTY - The battery has resin layer of protrusion (14a) of insert molding portion (14) whose thickness surrounds the surroundings of electrode terminal (12) which protrudes in battery case exterior side. The thickness of protrusion of insert molding portion is made thin for tracking deformation of electrode terminal.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery for vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, portable equipment and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since resin layer of protrusion of insert molding portion whose thickness surrounding electrode terminal is made thin, the tracking of electrode terminal is achieved, generation of crack is avoided, electrode terminal and insert molding portion does not separate easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the insert molding portion of the battery.    Electrode terminal (12)    Cover (13)    Electrode insertion hole (13a)    Insert molding portion (14)    Protrusion (14a)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the open circuit voltage value of the cell and the voltage value when the bypass resistance for capacitance adjustment is connected parallel to the cell. The connection state of the battery voltage detection line is determined when the difference between the open circuit voltage value and the voltage value is more than preset value.    USE - Method for detecting voltage of battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection state of the battery voltage detection line can be determined with the sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) circuit for detecting voltage of battery; and    (2) battery module for detecting voltage of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the battery voltage detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The impact recording material (51) records the magnitude of the impact from outside acting on a fuel tank (21). The impact recording material consists of metastable-austenite stainless steel for receiving the impact at the time of collision occurrence and producing the phase transformation. The impact recording material covers the ends of the fuel tank. A wire is wound around the fuel tank. The solution treatment of the austenite stainless steel is performed.    USE - Impact recording material for fuel tank such as high-pressure hydrogen tank used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) (both claimed) such as car, vessel, airplane, robot and bus. Can also be used in compressed natural gas (CNG) tank.    ADVANTAGE - The impact acting on the fuel tank is grasped easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for impact recording method for fuel tank, which involves measuring the quantity of martensite in the metastable-austenite stainless steel. The magnitude of the impact is estimated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the impact recording material.    Fuel tank (21)    Caps (21a)    Impact recording material (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves associating a fuel cell (2) to a rechargeable battery (16) that is rechargeable by the fuel cell, and controlling an operation mode of a hydrogen reformer (3) of the fuel cell based on a charge level of the battery. Two operation modes are determined for the reformer, and the respective mode having high power is controlled when the charge level of the battery is lower than a threshold. The respective mode having low power is controlled when the charge level of the battery is higher than another threshold.    USE - Method for controlling electrical power supply from a power unit that utilizes a fuel cell associated to a hydrogen reformer, to an equipment (claimed) i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the adaptation capacities of the power unit to a variable power demand, and avoids untimely changes of the operation mode of the hydrogen reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling electrical power supply from a power unit, comprising a control module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generator using a control device for controlling electrical power supply from a power unit.    Power unit (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen reformer (3)    Electronic control module (12)    Equipment (13)    Rechargeable battery (16)
NOVELTY - A control unit (60) performs electric power distribution between a fuel cell (44) and an electrical storage apparatus (32). An electric power command value of the fuel cell is computed based on a vehicle drive request electric power value. The vehicle drive request electric power value is restricted and made into a vehicle driving electric power command value. The computed electric power command value of the fuel cell, is corrected based on the vehicle driving electric power command value.    USE - Apparatus for controlling fuel cell mounted in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power command value of the fuel cell is corrected accurately so as to generate a proper amount of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drive control system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive control system (10)    Rotary electric machine (12)    Electrical storage apparatus (32)    Fuel cell (44)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - The system (500) has a modulation unit (561) which performs orthogonal frequency division-multiplexing of cell voltage signal output through terminal (540-m). An access control unit (562) superimposes the power line communication (PLC) signal supplied from modulation unit on output electric power supplied to load through fuel cell output cable (510b). An arithmetic unit (590) removes the PLC signal and detects the cell voltage based on removed PLC signal. A control apparatus (580) detects the generation of abnormality in fuel cell based on cell voltage.    USE - System for monitoring voltage of fuel cell (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the access control unit and arithmetic unit have simplified structure, the size of the system can be reduced and the durability and reliability of the system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell voltage monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage monitoring System (500)    Fuel cell output cable (510b)    Terminal (540-m)    Modulation unit (561)    Access control unit (562)    Control apparatus (580)    Cell voltage arithmetic unit (590)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an auxiliary energy storage unit (4) during recuperative braking phases in a manner to generate a dual-voltage network presenting low supply voltage (Vb) supplying to a battery (3) of a motor vehicle. A floating voltage (Vb+X) is utilized for powering an onboard equipment with low response time for its dynamic operation of high current over short periods of time, where the floating voltage is higher than the low voltage.    USE - Method for supplying power to a board equipment e.g. electronic booster motor of an electrically assisted turbocharger or a supercharger for supercharging a heat engine of a motor vehicle, equipped with a micro-hybrid system (claimed). Can also be used for a power-steering device, electromagnetically controlled suction device and an electrically driven pump device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a micro-hybrid system to reduce consumption of the fuel of the vehicle. The method enables compaction of the micro-hybrid system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro-hybrid system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of elements of a micro-hybrid system.    Heat engine (M)    Low supply voltage (Vb)    Floating voltage (Vb+X)    Battery (3)    Auxiliary energy storage unit (4)
NOVELTY - The generator has a voltage output circuit (130) for outputting blower motor control voltage based on input reference voltage and feedback voltage. Battery voltage of vehicles i.e. cars, is increased, and an internal voltage reference and another feedback voltage are reduced. A blower motor driving circuit is connected in a node that is connected to a ground terminal of the blower motor driving circuit in response to a blower motor control voltage. A reference voltage generating circuit operates in response to ignition voltage.    USE - Generator for generating stable blower motor control voltage for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The blower motor control voltage can be maintained during change of the battery voltage of the vehicles. The noise of the blower motor can be reduced, thus providing offset voltage to a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a stable blower motor control voltage generator.    Control voltage generation circuit (100)    Reference voltage generating circuit (110)    Feedback circuit (120)    Voltage output circuit (130)    Bias circuit (111, 131)    Blower motor control device (200)
NOVELTY - The power semiconductor unit (5) has a control board module (20) that is arranged facing a driver substrate (11) of a power semiconductor module (10). The current sensors (22U,22W) are arranged in the opposing surface of control board module. A signal generating circuit arranged in non opposing surface of control board module produces a control signal based on the electric current value detected by the current sensors. The non opposing surface of the control board module is covered by a shield plate (23).    USE - Power semiconductor unit e.g. power converter for driving high capacity propulsion motor used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since non opposing surface of the control board module is covered by shield plate, the noise emitted towards the signal generating circuit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the power semiconductor unit.    Power semiconductor unit (5)    Power semiconductor module (10)    Driver substrate (11)    Control board module (20)    Current sensors (22U,22W)    Shield plate (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a control unit (6) that estimates the temperature of the exhaust gas drain valve (29) that permits or interrupts the exhaust gas in the exhaust gas flow path (23). The control unit reduces the pressure of the fuel gas, when the exhaust gas drain valve temperature is less than the freezing point temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in robot, aircraft and building.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (6)    Exhaust gas flow path (23)    Exhaust gas drain valve (29)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has control unit (10) that controls electric power generation state of fuel cell (40). The control unit performs high electric potential avoidance control for limiting voltage of fuel cell when operating voltage of DC-DC converter (30) is higher than predetermined electric potential avoidance voltage. The DC-DC converter is turned OFF at the time of total voltage drop of fuel cell by the reduction of oxidation gas during high electric potential avoidance control.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of fuel cell is reduced and deterioration of fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power system (1)    Control unit (10)    DC-DC converter (30)    Fuel cell (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
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 - A voltage conversion circuit (24) is connected to a battery (23). A power supply circuit (41) has a charging and discharging circuit to maintain the output voltage of the voltage conversion circuit. A change-over-switch signal circuit (27) sends the ON/OFF signal of a fan motor switch (28) to a microcomputer (21). A signal power supply circuit (46) supplies discharge voltage the charging and discharging circuit to change-over-switch signal circuit during specific discharge time when ignition switch (22) is opened.    USE - Air conditioner for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The incorrect recognition regarding the ON/OFF of the fan motor switch by microcomputer can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Microcomputer (21)    Ignition switch (22)    Battery (23)    Voltage conversion circuit (24)    Change-over-switch signal circuit (27)    Fan motor switch (28)    Power supply circuit (41)    Signal power supply circuit (46)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus receives environmental information for predicting the solar radiation amount to determine the outside temperature of a vehicle. The amount of energy converted from heat energy or light energy into electrical energy is calculated based on the received environmental information. The battery charging amount is controlled based on the predicted solar radiation amount and the outside temperature.    USE - Battery charging amount control apparatus for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge amount of the battery can be controlled based on the variation of the external temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control processing of battery charging amount control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a differential amplifier (DA) provided with an input terminal which consists of non-inverting input port an inverting input end. A switch (S1) is connected between both ends of each battery module and input terminal of differential amplifier. The ON time of switches (S3,S4) is overlapped with respect to the ON time of switch (S1) which comprises series circuit pair of predetermined position.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus for detecting voltage of assembled battery mounted in electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle used in voltage detection system.    ADVANTAGE - The increased width of detection time of voltage of battery module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage detection system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Voltage detection apparatus (20)    Voltage detection system (100)    Differential amplifier (DA)    Switch (S1,S3,S4)
NOVELTY - A tank mounting unit mounts high pressure tanks (T4) horizontally using fixing band (120) at the tank upper side and fixing band (130) at the tank lower side. A protecting element (160) fixed to a fixing unit (118) arranged in the back side of the predetermined high pressure tank, covers the portion of the circumference of the predetermined high pressure tank while being separated from the tank by a distance.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure tank can be protected from foreign materials such as bolt which approaches the tank from vehicle rear side at the time of installation of the vehicle tank at the vehicle floor. Since the entire circumference of the tank is not covered by the protector, space and weight reduction of the tank mounting unit can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the installation of protecting element with respect to high pressure tank of vehicle.    Frame (111)    Fixing unit (118)    Fixing bands (120,130)    Protecting element (160)    Cushion material (161)    Tank (T4)
NOVELTY - The system has a communication period setting unit (14) setting communication period of a vehicle-mounted communication apparatus and a portable communication apparatus (10). A battery residual amount detecting unit (12) detects battery residual amount of the communication apparatus. A communication control unit (17) sets communication period longer than the previous communication period in case the battery residual amount is more than a predetermined value, and when the battery residual amount detected by the battery residual amount detecting unit is less than predetermined value.    USE - Communication system for communicating between a portable communication apparatus i.e. mobile terminal, and a vehicle mounted communication apparatus mounted in a vehicle. Can also be used for a portable communication apparatus such as personal digital assistant (PDA) and terminal device.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents lack of communication between the vehicle-mounted communication apparatus and the portable communication apparatus by the reduction of battery residual amount of the portable communication apparatus, thus ensuring safety of the owner of the portable communication apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a portable communication apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Portable communication apparatus (10)    Transmission-and-reception unit (11)    Battery residual amount detecting unit (12)    Communication period setting unit (14)    Communication control unit (17)
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel is cold rolled steel sheet comprising crystal grain and precipitate which appear in arbitrary cutting surface of cold rolled sheet steel, observed with an electron microscope. The occupation rate of precipitate on grain boundary is calculated using a specific formula as the ratio of length which each precipitate occupies on grain boundary, and grain boundary length.    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for exhaust pipe of motor vehicle, exhaust duct of plant and heat exchanger, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel has excellent toughness and resistance even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ferritic stainless steel is cold rolled steel sheet comprising crystal grain and precipitate which appear in arbitrary cutting surface of cold rolled sheet steel, observed with an electron microscope. The occupation rate of precipitate on grain boundary is calculated using a specific formula as the ratio of length which each precipitate occupies on grain boundary, and grain boundary length. The occupation rate of precipitate on grain boundary is calculated using following formula: occupation rate=( sigma )(length which each precipitate occupies on grain boundary)/( sigma )(grain-boundary length). The ferritic stainless steel comprises (in mass%) carbon (less than 0.020), silicon (0.25 or less), manganese (less than 2), phosphorus (less than 0.06), sulfur (less than 0.008), chromium (12-20), nickel (less than 1), nitrogen (less than 0.2), boron (0.0005-0.0100), niobium (less than 0.8), molybdenum (less than 3), tungsten (less than 5), titanium (less than 0.5), zirconium (less than 0.5), cobalt (less than 3), copper (less than 2) and vanadium (less than 0.5) . An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ferritic stainless steel.
NOVELTY - The control apparatus measures the voltage value, charge-and-discharge capacitance value and charging/discharging power capacity value in a simulation operation unit (23). The values are integrated, and are stored in a memory unit (25). The voltage correction value simulated the voltage change of actual battery are obtained based on the calculated integrated values. The output voltage setting value of electric power converter (10) is corrected according to the obtained voltage correction value, to simulate the battery characteristics to power converter.    USE - Battery simulator for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement of the battery characteristics in various driving conditions is made unnecessary. Thus, the battery characteristics can be simulated easily in the power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery simulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power converter (10)    Output voltage setting unit (21)    Coefficient calculating unit (22)    Simulation operation unit (23)    Memory unit (25)
NOVELTY - The adhesion joining of the carbon nanotube is performed parallel with respect to the electrode substrate by the electrodeposition method. The formed electrode is heated after appropriate time.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode of electrical double layer capacitor used in fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of the binder material is eliminated and the carbon nanotube which is the electrode material contacts the substrate directly. Hence the electrical resistance can be made small. The high capacitance capacitor with compact structure is obtained. The peeling of the electrode material from the substrate is avoided and the carbon nanotube and substrate are joined firmly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Activated charcoal (10)    Electrolyte solution (12)
NOVELTY - The cell has a power line (4) connecting two connection terminals (2, 3) e.g. male and female terminals, and an electrical storage unit (1) connected to the terminals of the power line via a switch (5) e.g. electromechanical relay, for placing the storage unit in series or disconnected from the power line. A control line (C) e.g. wireless type control line, controls the switch, and is connected to the power line. The storage unit is chosen from an electrochemical battery, a capacitor or an ultra-capacitor.    USE - Elementary cell for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, tramway or bus, in transport field. Can also be used for a wind power plant in power supply field.    ADVANTAGE - The elementary cell ensures the charging of the electrical storage unit, without requiring direct current/direct current type voltage converters, thus simplifying the design of a network and the management of electricity producing and consuming units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for charging a set of electrical storage units    (2) a method for regulating the supply of a set point voltage from storage units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a unit cell provided with a storage unit such as ultra-capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control line (C)    Electrical storage unit (1)    Connection terminals (2, 3)    Power line (4)    Switch (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying load voltage or load current that changes with predetermined sweep rate to fuel cell (1) by controlling a load apparatus (2). The state of fuel cell is measured by a measuring unit (32) after applying the load voltage or current. The fuel cell is determined to verify whether aging is completed, if the state of fuel cell is stabilized.    USE - Method for aging fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the load voltage or load current that changes with predetermined sweep rate is applied to the fuel cell, aging of fuel cell can be implemented appropriately with respect to alternating current characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell aging apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Load apparatus (2)    Load control unit (31)    Measuring unit (32)    Judging unit (33)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow path (18) which is connected to a water purifier (33) through the cold water passage (18a) and purified water passage (18b). The water flow path is connected to the purifier via the passage (18a) such that the cold water stored in a storage tank (30) is supplied to the purifier through the passage (18a) for the predetermined time. The flow path is connected to the purifier via the passage (18b) after the predetermined time is reached so that the purified water is returned to the tank from the purifier via the passage (18b).    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cold water and the purified water are supplied in different passageway, the water can be purified easily and quickly with improved quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cold water flow path (18)    Cold water passage (18a)    Purified water passage (18b)    Cold water storage tank (30)    Water purifier (33)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a drive device comprising a super capacitor (3) and an electric motor (4), where the super capacitor is connected to a lead wire of a motor. The drive device is equipped in a proper position at an inner part of a vehicle body (1). A wind power generation device (2) is equipped on an outer part of the vehicle body, where the wind power generation device is connected to the lead wire of the super capacitor.    USE - Wind power generation electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses the super capacitor as energy storing device for the vehicle. The wind power generation device generates the power to vehicle, and charges the super capacitor. The super capacitor has large energy storing capacity, fast charging and discharging speed, high cycle index for charging and discharging, so that the vehicle can meet the different requirements while driving. The vehicle replaces the oil by electricity, and realizes zero release. The vehicle saves energy and protects the environment. The vehicle is economical and applicable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generation electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Wind power generation device (2)    Super capacitor (3)    Electric motor (4)
NOVELTY - The combination has a motor controller (2) and a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (3), which are integrated in a casing and share a cooling system, a control power supply and a control signal interface. An input end of the controller and the converter is connected with a shared vehicle-mounted high-voltage DC power supply (1). A motor (4) and a vehicle-mounted 12 voltage battery (5) are provided at two output ends, respectively. The controller and the converter independently/synchronously control operation of the motor, convert power into 12 V DC power and charge the battery.    USE - Integrated motor controller and direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter combination for a mini-electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor controller and the direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter are designed through encapsulation, heat dissipation, high-voltage connection, control circuit board and control wiring harness, so integrating the two as one product reduces the total volume, reduces the total weight and has low development and production cost, thus simplifying the wiring harness and reducing the component quantity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated motor controller and direct current-direct current converter combination.    Vehicle-mounted high-voltage direct current power supply (1)    Motor controller (2)    Direct current-direct current converter (3)    Motor (4)    Vehicle-mounted battery (5)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has electrode group on which positive and negative electrode plates are wound through porous insulating layer. An electrode plate end (1a) protruded from porous insulating layer, is abutted with collector plate (5). The entire electrode plate end is covered by collector plate. A portion of electrode plate end in abutment with collector plate is welded to collector plate in junction portion (6). The junction portion is directly arranged in collector plate to uniformly distribute current to collector plate from electrode plate.    USE - Secondary battery such as nickel hydride storage battery and lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, power tool, backup power supply, etc. Can also be used in consumer appliance such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The junction portion is directly arranged in collector plate so that the current to collector plate from electrode plate is distributed uniformly. Hence the deterioration of the electrode active material is prevented. The current collection structure is provided with high reliability. The battery life is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the positive electrode plate of secondary battery.    Electrode plate end (1a)    Collector plate (5)    Junction portion (6)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (100) has a battery case (130) provided at outer circumferential end with a sealing portion (110) which is formed by thermally welding the upper and lower portions of laminate sheet. A thermally conductive sheet (120) accelerates dissipation of heat from battery cell which extends to sealing portion and the thermally conductive sheet covers the battery cell. The thermally conductive sheet is formed of metal or carbon plate or polymer film containing metal powder or carbon powder.    USE - Battery cell for use in battery module used for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of battery cell is reduced and heat dissipation efficiency is improved. The internal temperature of battery cell is controlled uniformly so that life span and safety of battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Sealing portion (110)    Thermally conductive sheet (120)    Battery case (130)    Electrode assembly (140)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has collectors (3) which are arranged between several bipolar batteries (2). The bipolar batteries are obtained by stacking several battery elements having sheet-like electrode that is arranged on both sides of electrolyte. The collector is provided with heat radiating structure to diffuse heat generated in the bipolar batteries.    USE - Assembled battery for use in motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing), hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar batteries can be cooled easily. The unnecessary enlargement of the assembled battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Bipolar battery (2)    Collector (3)    Radiating fin (4)    Connection conductor (5)
NOVELTY - The machine has rear coil area (40) having wires (44) connected to wires (56, 58) of connecting coil areas (46, 54). The area (40) is bounded by a rear radial surface, and extends at a central radial surface. Front and rear coil areas (38, 40) are physically identical and separated from one another by unobstructed distance (A) measured in the circumferential direction, and have coil width (B) measured in circumferential direction. The unobstructed distance is greater than the coil widths and greater than width dimension of a magnet (22).    USE - Disc type electric motor or generator i.e. electric rotary machine, for use in a compact disc player, an operating engine of a vehicle i.e. solar-operated vehicle, and a wind generator.    ADVANTAGE - The front and rear coil areas are physically identical and separated from one another by the unobstructed distance measured in the circumferential direction, and have the coil widths measured in the circumferential direction, thus providing the coil with simple workability, and improving the overall efficiency of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric rotary machine with a rotor and stator.    Unobstructed distance (A)    Coil width (B)    Magnet (22)    Rear coil areas (38, 40)    Wires (44, 56, 58)    Connecting coil areas (46, 54)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a control unit (6) for performing scavenging-air processing to remove the residual water content in a fuel cell (2) with electric power stored in a secondary battery (52) after the electric power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. The execution of scavenging-air processing is restricted, when the lack of gasoline in the fuel cell system is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric power generation system for building, residence.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power stored in secondary battery can be suppressed, by shortening the time required for the scavenging-air processing. The distance covered by the electric vehicle drive can be extended.    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)    Pressure sensor (P)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller that operates a fuel cell in a dry state according to state quantity such as impedance of the fuel cell during operation before a system stop command is issued. The controller switches the operation of the fuel cell from a dry state to a wet condition when the required output of the fuel cell is more than predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The time required to stop the fuel cell system can be shortened and freezing of the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining process of water content control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a gas flow path structure (20) that is laminated on both surfaces of a membrane electrode assembly (18). A separator (22) is arranged on gas flow path structure to separate the gas between the adjacent cells. A conductive layer (26) is formed in a contact portion (25) of the membrane electrode assembly. A hydrophilic layer (28) is formed in the gas flow path surface of a metal-made gas flow path substrate (24).    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is arranged on gas flow path structure to separate the gas between the adjacent cells such that hydrophilic layer is formed in gas flow path surface of metal-made gas flow path substrate. Hence the usage of the gold plating layer in the surface of metal-made gas flow path substrate is eliminated. The cost of manufacturing the fuel cell is reduced due to the elimination of expensive metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (18)    Gas flow path structure (20)    Separator (22)    Metal-made gas flow path substrate (24)    Contact portion (25)    Conductive layer (26)    Hydrophilic layer (28)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus (A1) has a case (20) that encloses a stack structure (B) including several solid electrolyte cell units stacked with interspaces separating one another. The reactance gas is introduced into the case through an inlet port (30) and the reactance gas is discharged from the case through an outlet port (40). A gas guide (50) is extended along an outer periphery of the stack structure from the inlet port.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution along the stack structure is controlled to be uniform by the gas guide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the fuel cell assembly.    Case (20)    Inlet port (30)    Outlet port (40)    Gas guide (50)    Fuel cell apparatus (A1)    Stack structure (B)
NOVELTY - The device has a main condensation structure that has openings (11) at both lateral sides and one of the lateral side is joined to a fuel battery (20). The gas enters and passes out through respective openings. A turnabout path is provided in the inner wall of the main structure for increasing the heat dissipating surface area impinged by the gas. The heat energy of the gas is conducted to outer surface of the structure to perform heat transfer with outside air and the moisture in the gas is reduced to condense as water for recycle and reuse.    USE - Condensation device for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since turnabout path provided in the inner wall of the main structure increases the heat dissipating surface area impinged by the gas, the heat dissipation is significantly performed at low cost and with less energy consumption. The reliability and durability of the cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the condensation device.    Openings (11)    Partitions (12)    Fuel battery (20)    Outlet (22)    Fan (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an air pressure regulation valve positioned in vicinity of exhaust passage and a bypass valve connecting a supply path and the exhaust passage. A control apparatus determines flow rate of fluid through a hydraulic circuit. The control apparatus initializes the air pressure regulation valve and the bypass valve when the flow rate of fluid through a hydraulic circuit is less than preset value, until the operation of the fuel cell system is ended.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be controlled with high precision and the noise generated during initialization of the valve can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of initializing control valve.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The number display area and display colors are changed according to the consumption of energy for driving a vehicle. The number display area is increased and the display color is changed so that the wavelength of the color is increased if the consumption of the energy for driving the vehicle is increased.    USE - Display device for vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The visibility is increased. The discomfortness of the driver is reduced. The interruption of the display is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the display device.    Display device (1)    Energy consumption display portion (55)    Hydrogen residual amount display portion (56)    Electric power residual amount display portion (57)    Lens (59)
NOVELTY - In a process to disconnect a fuel cell (1) from a series of fuel cells (11) connected in series, the supply of reactant gas is interrupted and the residual gas consumed. The residual current in each cell is consumed at a user point (13) via a switch (14) linked to each cell (11).    USE - Process and assembly to close down individual fuel cells in a battery of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The switch arrangement prevents a reverse flow of electrical current during the shutdown phase and commensurate damage to the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Further claimed is a commensurate assembly to disconnect one fuel cell from a number of fuel cells linked in series. During the shut-down procedure, each cell is disconnected sequentially from the other cells and connected to a user point. The disconnection sequence is regulated by a switch control unit and monitored by a voltmeter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram associated with the shut-down process.    Fuel cell (1)    battery of fuel cells (11)    user point (13)    switch (14)    common conductor (15)    switch control unit (16)    voltmeter (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a condensation heat exchanger (4) arranged between an anode (1) and a reheater (6) for cooling of fuel-gas contained anode exhaust gas. The condensation heat exchanger comprises a condensate line (7) that is connected with an input of a reformer (3). A heat exchanger (5) comprises an exhaust gas output line (9) with a partition device (13) and/or another condensate line (11). The partition device separates an exhaust gas flow for guiding the gas into the reformer. The condensate line is connected with an input of the reformer for refeeding condensed water vapor.    USE - High temperature fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The condensate line is connected with the input of the reformer for refeeding condensed water vapor, thus supplying water to the reformer without external water supply, preventing damage to the reformer and the anode by carbon formation even at lower air supply, stabilizing treatment of the anode exhaust gas, increasing the efficiency of the reformer, and increasing electrical efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode (1)    Reformer (3)    Condensation heat exchanger (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Reheater (6)    Condensate lines (7, 11)    Exhaust gas output line (9)    Partition device (13)
NOVELTY - A mixed resin containing epoxy resin, novolak type phenol resin, imidazole type hardening accelerator and dispersing agent are dissolved in organic solvent to obtain resin solution. Graphite powder is dispersed in the solution and the ratio of resin solid content of the mixed resin is adjusted to 10-30 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of graphite powder, and a slurry is produced. The slurry is coated on a film, dried and the film is released to produce a green sheet. The green sheet is laminated and hot-pressure molded to obtain a separator material.    USE - Manufacture of separator material for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in motor vehicles. Fuel cells can also be used as portable type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The separator material has high bending strength in a wide temperature range, favorable bending elastic modulus and electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mixed resin containing epoxy resin having naphthalene ring main structure and novolak type phenol resin as curing agent, imidazole type hardening accelerator and dispersing agent are dissolved in an organic solvent to obtain a resin solution. Graphite powder containing 30-60 wt.% of granules with particle diameter of 1-30 mu m and having maximum particle diameter of 50-100 mu m is dispersed in the solution. The ratio of the resin solid content of the mixed resin is adjusted to 10-30 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of the graphite powder, and a slurry is produced. The slurry is coated on a film by doctor blade method, dried and the film is released to produce a green sheet. The green sheet is laminated and hot-pressure molded to obtain a separator material. The epoxy resin and novolak type phenol resin are mixed such that the equivalence ratio of the phenolic hydroxyl group with respect to an epoxy group is 0.5-1.5.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell motor (1), an integrated direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converters (2, 3) and two groups of power accumulator batteries (4, 5) fixed in a vehicle power supply device. Input ends of the integrated DC/DC converters are connected with an output end of the fuel cell motor. Output ends of the integrated DC/DC converters are connected with power accumulator batteries, respectively. The integrated DC/DC converters are provided with one input end and two independent output ends, where the input end and the output ends are fixed on common ground.    USE - Micro-fuel cell electric motor car power system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell motor and two groups of power accumulator batteries are fixed in the vehicle power supply device, thus providing current supply with multi-power supplies. The system is small in size and light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a micro-fuel cell electric motor car power system.    Fuel cell motor (1)    Direct current to direct current converters (2, 3)    Power accumulator batteries (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The battery includes a metal printed circuit board (PCB) set within a case (10) through a guide. An adhesive, made from thermal conductive material, is provided between the PCB and the case.    USE - Battery for vehicle equalizer.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation and material cost of battery. Eliminates need for sealant, since connecting member is not exposed at exterior of case. Simplifies and expedites assembly of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the battery.    Case (10)    Connector (12)    Backer panel (14)
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 apparatus has an induction unit (20) which is secured on a fixed mandrel of a bicycle. A magnetic unit (1) is secured on a rotation member of the bicycle to rotate with the rotation member of the bicycle and to rotate relative to the induction unit to produce a magnetic induction effect between the induction unit and the magnetic unit. The magnetic unit has a disk (10) secured on the rotation member of the bicycle to rotate with the rotation member of the bicycle, and magnets mounted on an outer periphery of the disk. The induction unit has a support bracket (21) and an induction coil.    USE - Generating apparatus for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The generating apparatus defines distance between the induction unit and the magnetic unit, so that the induction unit is spaced from the magnetic unit and will not interfere with rotation of the rotation member of the bicycle and movement of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a generating apparatus.    Magnetic unit (1)    Disk (10)    Induction unit (20)    Support bracket (21)    End cap (25)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack with anodes (14), cathodes (16) and coolers (17); a fuel processing loop (12) and a waste heat processing loop (13). The waste heat processing loop comprises a first coolant loop which circulates a first fluid through the coolers to extract heat; a second coolant loop which circulates a second fluid through the anodes to extract heat; and an Organic Rankine Cycle system having in serial flow relationship a pump, a boiler, a turbine and a condenser, with the first fluid circulated as a working fluid.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell power plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for using waste heat from a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an Organic Rankine Cycle as integrated into a fuel cell.    Fuel processing loop (12)    Waste heat processing loop (13)    Anodes (14)    Cathodes (16)    Coolers (17)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several batteries (130) electrically coupled to each other. A housing (110) defines several openings (112) to receive several batteries. The openings are sized to permit fluid to flow over outer surface of batteries for facilitating heat dissipation. A duct structure (200) is positioned on the housing, defines coolant passage (210) that allows coolant to be circulated into openings for facilitating heat dissipation about batteries and gas exhaust passage that permits removal of heat from housing.    USE - Battery module used to drive motor for hybrid electric vehicle, for portable small electrode device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since coolant passage circulates coolant into openings for cooling batteries and gas exhaust passage permits removal of heat from housing, gas generated from the battery is efficiently exhausted, battery module is stably driven and required power is outputted efficiently without increasing the size of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view representing relationship between housing and duct structure.    Housing (110)    Openings (112)    Batteries (130)    Duct structure (200)    Coolant passage (210)
NOVELTY - The holder (100) has a sample reservoir (101) for holding a liquid sample, and a housing (103) surrounding the sample reservoir. An opening delivers working fluid to the sample held in the sample reservoir. A liquid trap (102) is contained in the housing and arranged above the sample reservoir. A conduit defines a flow path through the liquid trap and fluidly couples the sample reservoir to the opening in the liquid sample holder to allow the working fluid to be delivered to the liquid sample. The liquid trap is in threaded connection with the sample reservoir.    USE - Liquid sample holder for sorption/desorption testing of a solid sample material, and for being coupled to external analytical and gas utilization equipment e.g. Sievert's device and fuel cell, for measuring and processing released gas to analyze gas sorption property of liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The holder prevents removal of liquid and vapor portions of a sample material when gas is desorbed from the sample material, and avoids damage to the sample material caused by contaminated working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a liquid sample holder.    Liquid sample holder (100)    Sample reservoir (101)    Liquid trap (102)    Housing (103)    Separator (104)    Flow restrictors (105, 107)    Gas port (106)    Interface (109)    Reservoir housing (111)    Liquid trap housing (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fuel cell stack delivering power to an air compressor that condenses air. A surge tank stores the air that is compacted with the air compressor. A controller controls a front air tank that stores the air distributed with a four way valve. The four way valve distributes the air stored in the surge tank and determines restoration braking amount based on a brake pedal assembly. Pressure of the front air tank is changed into pneumatic pressure by operating the brake pedal assembly for fixing the restoration braking amount.    USE - Regenerative braking apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves the ride comfort of the vehicle as the restoration braking amount can be regularly maintained according to a pedal effort value of a foot brake pedal although the pressure of the front air tank is changed. The apparatus enables the operator of the vehicle to apply fixed braking power and prevents the inconvenience of the operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a restoration braking amount produced according to pressure of an air tank of a regenerative braking apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The hydrogen system has high pressure hydrogen storage cylinder groups that are connected in parallel. Hydrogen receiving pipe, hydrogen discharge pipe and hydrogen supply pipe are arranged in parallel and connected to the high pressure hydrogen storage cylinder groups.    USE - Hydrogen system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of hydrogen system is simplified. Protection over over-temperature, over-pressure, overflow and return flow are provided while providing complete safety, high security and reliability. High pressure hydrogen is discharged safely and stable hydrogen pressure and hydrogen flow capacity are provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen system.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a functional guide rail (1) connected fixedly with a luggage compartment boundary surface in a functional condition. An illuminant e.g. LED (4), is assigned to the functional guide rail. The illuminant is connected to an electrical energy source, and the illuminant is activatable by solar radiation. The illuminant is arranged at an inner-sided or outer-sided boundary surface of the functional guide rail and is extended over a length of the functional guide rail in sections or continuously.    USE - Functional guide rail arrangement for use in a luggage compartment of a motor vehicle such as a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The illuminant is assigned to the functional guide rail, thus recognizing the functional guide rail during bad lighting conditions or during darkness without additional luggage compartment lighting, and utilizing the functional guide rail functionally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a functional guide rail arrangement.    Functional guide rail (1)    Hollow chamber (2)    Edge bar (3)    LEDs (4, 5)    Carrier strip (6)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a discharge flow path for oxidation gas and effluent water discharged from a fuel cell (10) i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell. A vaporization apparatus (510) is provided in the path for vaporizing the water in the path. A back pressure valve (500) is provided between the cell and the apparatus. A dew point hygrometer (520) i.e. electrostatic capacitance type dew point hygrometer, is positioned lower than the apparatus. A control unit (60) controls another back pressure valve to reduce a target backing pressure when an output of the cell increases.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system, for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a phosphoric acid fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporization apparatus is provided in the discharge flow path for vaporizing the effluent water in the discharge flow path, and the back pressure valve is provided between the fuel cell and the vaporization apparatus, thus suppressing the pressure fluctuation inside the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Control unit (60)    Back pressure valve (500)    Vaporization apparatus (510)    Dew point hygrometer (520)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery comprises electrode group (5) which is arranged in each cell (8) provided in a battery case (6). The bottom face (12) of the battery case has grooves that are penetrated into each cell along the horizontal direction. The width of groove (13b) formed in the intermediate cell is larger than that of grooves (13a) formed in end cells.    USE - Control-valve type lead storage battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature difference between cells by providing ventilation using grooves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of control-valve type lead storage battery.    Electrode group (5)    Battery case (6)    Cell (8)    Bottom face of battery case (12)    Groove of end cells (13a)    Groove of intermediate cell (13b)
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple battery cells (1) accommodated in a housing (2), and a flexible member i.e. rubber (11), arranged so that surfaces of the battery cells accommodated in the housing are touched in the pack. A press material (4) is attached to the housing to press the battery cells on the flexible member in one direction, where thickness of the press direction of the flexible member or the press material changes with arrangement positions of the battery cells. A bush (5) is arranged in a position in which the press material is attached to the housing.    USE - Battery pack for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively fixes multiple battery cells to the housing by applying uniform force when the thickness of the press direction of a flexible member or a press material is adjusted. The press displacement of the flexible member is restricted to stop excessive force applied to battery cells, thus rationalizing the fixing of the battery cell to the housing, when the press material is fixed to the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (1)    Housing (2)    Press material (4)    Bush (5)    Rubber (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyzed combustion device (70) warms up a fuel cell stack (10) by combustion of hydrogen and oxidizing agent supplied from compressor (31). The waste gas piping (34a,65a,65b) discharges the waste gas of catalyzed combustion device. A downstream control valve (65) that permits flow of gas from the catalyzed combustion device and blocks gas flow into the combustion device, closes the piping after discharge of waste gas.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in electric vehicle, domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of gas into the catalyzed combustion device is prevented reliably by providing the downstream control valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Waste gas piping (34a,65a,65b)    Upper control valve (63)    Downstream control valve (65)    Catalyzed combustion device (70)
NOVELTY - An intermediate-layer material containing ceria fine particles is applied on electrolytic membrane and baked, to obtain cell. The intermediate-layer material contains ceria fine particles (A) and ceria fine particles (B). The ceria fine particles (A) has average particle diameter of 0.3-1 mu m and specific-surface-area of 2-9 m2/g. The ceria fine particles (B) has average particle diameter of 0.1-0.25 mu m and specific-surface-area of 10-62 m2/g. The content of ceria fine particles (A) and ceria fine particles (B) is 50-90 mass% and 5-50 mass%, respectively.    USE - Manufacture of cell used for solid-oxide fuel cell (claimed) for electric power generation of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently, easily and economically provides cell with excellent durability and suppressed internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An intermediate-layer material containing ceria fine particles is applied between electrolytic membrane and air electrode, and baked the material coated on electrolytic membrane, to obtain cell. The intermediate-layer material contains ceria fine particles (A) and ceria fine particles (B). The ceria fine particles (A) has average particle diameter of 0.3-1 mu m and specific-surface-area of 2-9 m2/g. The ceria fine particles (B) has average particle diameter of 0.1-0.25 mu m and specific-surface-area of 10-62 m2/g. The ratio of average particle diameter of ceria fine particles (A) and ceria fine particles (B) is 1.5-6. The content of ceria fine particles (A) and ceria fine particles (B) is 50-90 mass% and 5-50 mass%.
NOVELTY - The fault diagnosis equipment (1) has several LEDs (4) that emit a test light with respect to a solar cell (3) mounted in a vehicle. A voltmeter (5) detects an electric power generation voltage of the solar cell and sends the voltage of solar cell to a controller (6). The controller performs failure determination of the solar cell by comparing detected output voltage with the estimated output value of the solar cell stored in a storage unit.    USE - Fault diagnosis equipment of solar cell mounted in vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The fault diagnosis of solar cell is performed correctly by comparing detected output voltage with the estimated output value of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fault diagnosis equipment of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fault diagnosis equipment (1)    Solar cell (3)    LEDs (4)    Voltmeter (5)    Controller (6)
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 - A fluorine-containing compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel fluorine-containing compound is used for polymer (claimed) for semiconductor component, electronic component and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing compound provides polymer having high solvent solubility. The polymer provides component having excellent water repellent property, oil repellency, transparency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing compound of formula (1) is new.    X=hydrogen or fluorine;    m,n=0-3;    m+n=1-4;    Y'=H or 1-12C monovalent saturated hydrocarbon;    Z=H or -C(O)O-Q-NHSO2-Rf;    Q=2-6C bivalent saturated hydrocarbon;and    Rf=2-12C monovalent fluorine-containing saturated hydrocarbon or 2-12C ether.
NOVELTY - The right and left electrode taps of first and second type lithium rechargeable batteries respectively, received in one of left and right main frames (130i) arranged between left end and right end frames are fixedly and electrically connected to each other in series through first connector. The right and left electrode tap of second and first type lithium rechargeable batteries respectively, received in the right main frame are fixedly and electrically connected to each other in series through second connector.    USE - Set of lithium rechargeable batteries e.g. pouched type lithium polymer battery used in high power hybrid vehicle, digital camera, mobile phone, notebook computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Several lithium rechargeable batteries are connected directly, securely and stably without using separate connecting device. The voltage and capacity of the connected batteries are changed freely and hence application range is widened. The heat radiation performance is improved and hence heat generated upon charge/discharge is minimized and damage of batteries is prevented. The voltage and temperature of the batteries can be measured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of main frame provided in the set of lithium rechargeable batteries.    Bottom plate (130-1)    Front vertical plate (130-2)    Rear vertical plate (130-3)    Rear vertical supporter (130-5)    Main frame (130i)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine fuel storage system (200) coupled to an engine i.e. diesel combustion engine. A fuel agitation system is coupled to the storage system to agitate fuel e.g. vegetable oil fuel, stored in the storage system. The agitation system pumps air using an air pump (210) to rotate a shaft extending into the storage system. A filtration system couples a raw fuel storage tank to the storage system. A heating system couples the storage system to the engine. A starter fuel storage tank is coupled to the engine.    USE - Power generation system for use in a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel agitation system is coupled to the storage system to agitate the fuel stored in the storage system, thus preventing the engine fuel from stagnating, solidifying and/or becoming unsuitable for combustion by the engine. The filtration system filters impurities in the raw fuel to convert the raw fuel into the engine fuel, thus making the engine to be operated without requiring frequent cleaning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an engine fuel storage system in a power generation system.    Engine fuel storage system (200)    Holding tanks (202-206)    Storage chamber (202d)    Air pump (210)    Air passageway (216)
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 system has rotor magnets (3,4) that are arranged in the rotor (1) at equal interval. The electromagnets (6,7) are arranged at equal interval along a holder (5), which is adjacent to the rotor. The electromagnets are periodically activated by an electrical input system. The rotor is rotated by the flux produced between the rotor magnets and the electromagnets when facing with each other.    USE - Magnetic propulsion motor system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electricity needed to induce the electromagnets is reduced and the rotor can be rotated for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electro-optical control system;    (2) method of operating magnetic propulsion system;    (3) braking system for magnetic propulsion motor; and    (4) method of braking rotational propulsion motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the magnetic propulsion motor system.    Rotor (1)    Rotor magnets (3,4)    Holder (5)    Electromagnets (6,7)    Insulator (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating voltage groups in which each of the voltage groups includes voltages for different combination of the battery cells. The validity measure for each of the voltage groups is generated and a message for each of voltage groups is generated. The message comprises voltages for voltage group, validity measure for voltage groups and modified checksum for voltage groups.    USE - Method of encoding data related to voltage of battery cell used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number and/or size of the data message transmitted through data connection is reduced and the information regarding voltage of battery cell is encoded efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of encoding vehicle data; and    (2) program product for encoding data related to voltage of battery cell in hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of generating encoded data pertaining to cell voltages.    Step for generating voltage groups (406)    Step for selecting initial group (407)    Step for initializing index (408)    Step for selecting value from group (410)    Step for determining whether value is valid (412)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of an electrode containing a carbon material which is formed by heating a hydroxyl-containing compound (1) or a baked product of hydroxyl-containing compound at 200-3000 degrees C, in an inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as sodium ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable personal computer, mobile telephone and portable audio instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used consists of an electrode containing a carbon material which is formed by heating a hydroxyl-containing compound (1) or a baked product of hydroxyl-containing compound at 200-3000 degrees C, in an inert gas atmosphere. The hydroxyl-containing compound is of formula (1).    R=1-12C hydrocarbon, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, aryloxy, sulfonyl, halogen, nitro, thioalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, amino, or amide bonded with hydrocarbon;    R'=H or methyl, preferably H;and    n=3, 5 or 7.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: electrode containing carbon material; and #manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - The plasma reactor (1A) comprises a pulse power supply (14) which supplies pulse voltage with respect to a linear and honeycomb electrodes (12a,12b) arranged opposite to each other in modification-reaction device (10). The cells arranged in the honeycomb electrode are divided by the partition walls, through which reformed gas from an inlet (4) is passed.    USE - Plasma reactor for use in hydrogen production reaction and vehicle-mounted fuel modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction efficiency of gas passing through the cells in honeycomb electrode is improved so that the durability of the electrode can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the operation of plasma reactor.    Plasma reactor (1A)    Inlet (4)    Modification-reaction device (10)    Linear electrode (12a)    Honeycomb electrode (12b)    Pulse power supply (14)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating system has heat transfer unit that enables substantial transfer of excess of heat to household. The excess heat is the difference between heat produced in heat engine (3) by burning of fuel and heat equivalent of electric energy generated. The low powered heat engine produces a quantity of excess heat that does not significantly exceed capacity to use heat. An electric power generator (6) produces electrical energy while motor vehicle (1) is in proximity to household such that the combination enables maximizing the use of energy from burning fuel.    USE - Electric power generating system for use in charging batteries for electric vehicle. Can also be used in operating household equipment, and distribution beyond individual household through public utility power grid.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electric power generating system which is arranged such that the system efficiency approaches 100 percent since all heat energy that is not converted to electric energy is completely used by an associated household and heat usage of the household is not increased and heat is not wasted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective top view of the distributed electric power generation system.    Motor vehicle (1)    Household (2)    Heat engine (3)    Electric power generator (6)    Electric power distribution system (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle equipped with an electric battery and a set of instruments e.g. accelerometer, to measure acceleration data and speed data. A memory stores the acceleration data and speed data, and a computer calculates energy consumption based on the acceleration data and speed data and calculates an energy level by subtracting the calculated energy consumption from a known energy level. The computer calculates quantity of energy addition to the battery based on the acceleration data and speed data. A vehicle regenerative braking system adds energy to the battery.    USE - Vehicle energy measurement system for monitoring and/or measuring electric vehicle battery energy level by measuring acceleration, load, speed, air resistance, and/or changes in elevation of vehicle experience during operation of an electric vehicle through a computing device. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer (PC), workstation, notebook or portable computer, tablet PC, MPEG-audio layer-3 (MP3) player, smart phone device, video gaming device and set top box.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes accelerometers, pressure sensors, speedometers and global positioning system (GPS) receivers to calculate electric vehicle energy level, thus eliminating need to tap high voltage and/or high current circuitry into the electric vehicle. The system enables the vehicle instruments to be mounted near an onboard computer in an aftermarket package located anywhere on the vehicle. The system calculates field vehicle battery energy level without directly measuring actual current drawn out of the battery. The system measures energy relatively inexpensive and accurate acceleration experienced by an electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring vehicle energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a process for calculating energy level for an electric vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a vehicle (12) e.g. fuel cell vehicle, creep torque condition and determining a brake torque. A creep torque applied by a powertrain is adjusted based on the brake torque. Rate of change of brake torque is calculated based on the brake torque and a new brake torque. The creep torque is adjusted based on the rate of change of brake torque. A greater creep torque is applied when the rate of change of brake torque in a direction of reduced brake torque is greater.    USE - Method for controlling creep torque in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. two-mode hybrid vehicle, battery electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reduction in energy usage since the energy required for creep torque is minimized while the vehicle is stationary, and the desired creep torque feel is provided to a driver when needed during vehicle start-up. The method improves creep torque feel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a brake system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle to which a method for controlling a creep torque is employed.    Vehicle (12)    Powertrain system (14)    Powertrain controller (20)    Brake controller (24)    Right-front wheel brake (26)
NOVELTY - The gasifier (11) generates the pyrolysis gas by thermally decomposing the thermoelectric material in the furnace. A gas-retention tank (13) retains the pyrolysis gas sent from the gasifier and decomposes the tar in pyrolysis gas. The gasifier and gas-retention tank are spaced apart and mutually connected with a communicating tube (60) for passing the pyrolysis gas.    USE - Gasifier for use in gasification-power-generation system for heating biomass of wood chips, coppiced timber, bark, bamboo, rice straw, chaff, etc. Can also be used in electric power generation system such as gas-engine electric power generation system, dual-fuel engine electric power generation system, gas-turbine electric power generation system, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The tar is decomposed into carbon monoxide and hydrogen without the production of crack in the gasifier by spacing the gas-retention tank apart from the gasifier. The thermal stress on the gasifier caused by high temperature can be reduced and the burning of pyrolysis gas at the time of contact of air is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gasifier (11)    Gasifier furnace (12)    Gas-retention tank (13)    Ash accommodation chamber (32)    Tar decomposing chamber (42)    Communicating tube (60)
NOVELTY - The solar car has fixed solar panel (3) mounted on bracket (2) provided on top of chassis (1). A flexible solar panel (4) provided on slide rail is mounted on bracket. The flexible solar panel is connected with drive motor (6) using driving mechanism.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel can be folded during driving state of car and the driving safety is ensured. The generation of solar energy is increased by enlarging the receiving area of solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar panel.    Chassis (1)    Bracket (2)    Fixed solar panel (3)    Flexible solar panel (4)    Drive motor (6)
NOVELTY - The generator has hydro turbines comprising a hydro turbine shell fixed on a cyclic water seat provided with water feeding openings. Two ends of rotor shafts of the generator are respectively fixed in the hydro turbine shell, and connected with an impeller via a bearing. Upper part of the hydro turbine shell comprises inlets, and a lower part of the hydro turbine shell includes outlets, where the inlets are fixed with blast proof metal water pipes. A hydraulic outlet is set at an end of each water pipe. A hydraulic pump is a high-pressure water pump whose outlet includes an electronic valve.    USE - Hydroelectric generator for a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can produce less noise, and is small in size and easy to install and operate without guarding, and can occupy less space. The high-pressure water pump consumes low prime move power. The generator saves cost of a storage battery set and an inverter when the generator is utilized for industrial production, and the prime move of the high-pressure water pump is directly connected to electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a hydroelectric generator.
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has an impeller (12) turnably arranged in a container body (18). A regulation component (24) axially moves under the action of axial movement unit for selectively enabling/disabling the circulation of a cooling fluid. A hub (16) is fixed at top end of a rotation shaft (14). A set of brasses (20) is arranged inside the container body. Sleeve and helical spring are inserted into a chamber (19) of the container body, where the helical spring is provided for supporting an annular element (36).    USE - Pump e.g. mechanical pump and magnetic drive pump, for use with a cooling circuit to circulate a cooling fluid in internal combustion engine or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pump can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner, and quickly and easily replaced during maintenance. The pump exhibits reliable and safe operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and axonometric view of a pump of a cooling circuit.    Pump (10)    Impeller (12)    Rotation shaft (14)    Hub (16)    Container body (18)    Chamber (19)    Brasses (20)    Regulation component (24)    Annular element (36)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a reformer (3) generating hydrogen gas containing reformate gases from hydrogen containing fuel e.g. diesel, and oxygen containing oxidizer. A fuel cell (2) e.g. solid oxide fuel cell, generates electric current by converting reformate gas serving as anode gas into oxygen gas containing cathode gas. An oxidizer supply device (24) supplies oxidizer for the reformer and has an oxidizer line (25) and a conveying device (26). A recirculation line (28) is attached to an exhaust line (12) discharging from the fuel cell and to upstream of the conveying device to the oxidizer line.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), proton transportation membrane fuel cell and polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, system for use in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation line is attached to the exhaust line discharging from the fuel cell and to upstream of the conveying device to the oxidizer line, thus enabling the conveying device to suck both oxidizer gas and anode exhaust gas and to supply the reformer, enabling the reformer to be built in a compact manner, avoiding admission of hot anode exhaust gases into the conveying device and enabling realization of preliminary heating of the oxidizer gas. The design of the system enables temporal reduction of warming-up phase of the reformer, thus increasing energetic efficiency of the reformer and fuel cell system and reducing manufacturing cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highly simplified, schematic connection diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Reformer (3)    Exhaust line (12)    Oxidizer supply device (24)    Oxidizer line (25)    Conveying device (26)    Recirculation line (28)
NOVELTY - The roof-construction has a photovoltaic module (1) including solar cells (2) i.e. thin film solar cell, and an absorber layer (5) arranged between a top electrode (3) and a back electrode (4). A layer thickness of the solar cells includes a total thickness of maximum 100 micrometer. The solar cells electrically connected with each other are embedded at an upper side (6) facing the sun, and at a lower side (7) lying opposite to the upper side, for forming a solar foil (10) in flexible plastic (8). The solar foil is attached on a body of a roof of a motor vehicle.    USE - Solar roof-construction for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The construction is designed such that the construction is installed in the motor vehicle in simple manner, effective reduction of fuel consumption is achieved, and aerodynamics of the motor vehicle is not impaired even when the solar cells are provided with high efficiency. The construction is secured from environmental impact, thus allowing the motor vehicle to pass through a wash line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of two photovoltaic modules with three solar cells in a solar roof-construction.    Photovoltaic module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Top electrode (3)    Back electrode (4)    Absorber layer (5)    Upper side (6)    Lower side (7)    Flexible plastic (8)    Solar foil (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a direct current (DC)/DC converter (30) which is used to supply an on-board supply system from a traction battery (10) by a converter controller (40). The converter is activated by the converter controller, and a quantity of start process energy is fed from the traction battery into the on-board supply system via the converter. The start process energy together with the energy remaining in the on-board supply system is sufficient for starting an internal combustion engine, and the internal combustion engine is started by transferring rotation energy.    USE - Method for starting a hybrid drive by a mobile auxiliary starting energy source for a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method starts the hybrid drive in a simple and inexpensive manner without the need for an external starting, while reducing the required current for starting the battery so that any cable can be used, and protecting a contact of the on-board supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an emergency supply circuit with a diode    (2) a mobile auxiliary starting energy source for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram for connecting an auxiliary starting energy source with a converter controller and an on-board supply system.    Traction battery (10)    On-board supply system battery (20)    Switch (24)    DC/DC converter (30)    Converter controller (40)    Starter (50)
NOVELTY - Edge is made from transparent and/or translucent plastic and is illuminated from the inside and/or from the outside.    USE - Edge for a step made from a sheet metal profile.    ADVANTAGE - The edge has good illumination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: A profiled strip arranged in the plane of the step is provided with a roughened side bent at a right angle. A fuel cell is used for the electricity supply. The cells of the fuel cell are laminated to the outer surface of the strip.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electricity through a drive battery (7) and an electric motor generator unit (3). The drive battery is charged through the electric motor generator unit by force acting at the external side of a vehicle (1). A downhill-slope force is used for charging the drive battery. The force acting on the external side of the vehicle is produced by pushing or dragging.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle, particularly a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves supplying electricity through a drive battery and an electric motor generator unit, where drive battery is charged through the electric motor generator unit by force acting at the external side of a vehicle, and a downhill-slope force is used for charging the drive battery, and hence ensures to produce electricity in a simpler manner for starting a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle, particularly a fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Electric motor generator unit (3)    Front axle (4)    Drive battery (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has housing (2) for accommodating reactants (3, 4) e.g. sodium nickel chloride and sodium. A heating device (8) e.g. heating coil (10), heats the reactants. A heat conducting element (7) heatable by the heating device is formed within the housing. The heating device is thermally connected to the heat element by thermal conduction. The heating device is formed within the housing and arranged in the reactants. The heat element is arranged in the reactants, where the battery is provided with a positively chargeable electrode (5) and a negatively chargeable electrode (6).    USE - High temperature battery e.g. Zebra battery, for delivering and supplying electric current to a battery-operated personal vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle, and for an emergency power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The heating device e.g. heating coil, heats the reactants to operating temperature to achieve small heat losses during heating in a fast manner. The battery is quickly heated to the required operating temperature with small energy expenditure with consideration of the required electrical power with reduced constructional expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling and/or regulating a parameter of two high temperature batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a high temperature battery.    High temperature battery (1)    Housing (2)    Reactants (3, 4)    Positively chargeable electrode (5)    Negatively chargeable electrode (6)    Heat conducting element (7)    Heating device (8)    Heating coil (10)
NOVELTY - The system has neodymium iron boron strong magnets fixed on front and back axles. Magnetic induction loops are equipped between tires and rims. The induction loops and the rims are insulated by insulating materials. Inner conducting rings are allocated on ends of wheels to the axles. Outer conducting rings are installed on the rims with the tires. The rims are integrated with spokes/radials. A rear brake red lamp and positive and negative power supply wires of an accumulator are connected with connecting terminals, where the accumulator is connected with an appliance in a vehicle.    USE - Electromagnetic energy saving brake system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can generate the current with higher temporary peak value when the vehicle brakes, so as to provide the obvious energy saving effect. The system can realize the lossless electromagnetic brake and excellent performances of the environment protection and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electromagnetic energy saving brake system.
NOVELTY - Hydrogenous water and hydrogen gas are generated by using potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4) and/or ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (NH4H2PO4).    USE - Generation of hydrogenous water and hydrogen gas for wash water of electronic components containing semiconductor substrate, removal by hydrogen reduction of metal impurity and corrosion protective agent, removal of active oxygen in living body, energy source of hydrogen fuel battery and fuel cells used as power supplies for personal computer, mobile telephone and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method can simply generate hydrogen gas and hydrogenous water without using acidic or alkaline aqueous solution.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell system (14) i.e. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, producing electrical energy, and a cooling circuit (16) with an electrically driven compressor (18). A controller (22) is designed to bring the system in an operating mode, in which the compressor is supplied with the electrical energy produced by the fuel cell system, without charging a battery system (20) e.g. lithium-ion-accumulator, of a vehicle (12). The fuel cell system includes a reformer (28) to produce a hydrogenous reformate from a fuel and an oxidizing agent present in a vehicle tank (30).    USE - Air-conditioning system for a vehicle such as aircraft, water vehicle e.g. motor boat and sailing boat, and a motor vehicle e.g. all-terrain vehicle such as passenger car, commercial vehicle, motor vehicle trailer for animal transportation, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed in such a manner that auxiliary air-conditioning in the vehicle is possible over long period, without influencing functionality of other vehicle components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an air-conditioning system of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air-conditioning system that executes a method of operating an air-conditioning system of a vehicle.    Air-conditioning system (10)    Vehicle (12)    Fuel cell system (14)    Cooling circuit (16)    Electrically driven compressor (18)    Battery system (20)    Controller (22)    Reformer (28)    Vehicle tank (30)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an organic electrolyte provided between an anode and a cathode, where the anode is made of lithium ion intercalated compound. The cathode is made of mixture of hard carbon and porous carbon material, and the electrolyte is made of non-aqueous organic solvent containing lithium ions. The capacitor is made of caking agent that is made of polyfluorotetraethylene, polyvinylidene fluoridem, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium and styrene-butadiene rubber.    USE - Organic hybrid super capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric automobile, electric tool, solar energy storage and wind energy storage.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high energy density that reaches 45-80 Watt hours per kilogram, and has high power density that is greater than 4500 Watts per kilogram.
NOVELTY - The system has a vacuum box (1) having a barrel (11). An annular safety component (14) is provided in barrel. A shaft (2) is connected with coil winding stator (25) and an upper cover (12) of vacuum box. The bearings (4,5) are positioned at upper and lower ends of flywheel rotor (3) embedded with permanent magnets respectively. The radial bearings (6,7) are arranged at central holes of flywheel rotor. A guide sleeve (26) is arranged between coil winding stator and shaft. A transmission mechanism (9) is provided in central hole of shaft to drive guide sleeve and coil winding stator.    USE - Magnetically suspended flywheel energy storage system for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of energy storage type flywheel system can be improved and environmental pollution can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the magnetically suspended flywheel energy storage system.    Vacuum box (1)    Shaft (2)    Flywheel rotor (3)    Bearings (4,5)    Radial bearings (6,7)    Transmission mechanism (9)    Barrel (11)    Upper cover (12)    Annular safety component (14)    Coil winding stator (25)    Guide sleeve (26)
NOVELTY - The pump (1) has an electromotor, in which a rotor can (14) separates a chamber from a stator (3) of the electromotor with a rotor (2). The rotor rotates in conveying medium, and is arranged at a shaft (4). The rotor can is heated, and is a heating unit. The rotor can is formed sectionally of electrically conductive plastic, which is electrically connected for heating.    USE - Pump for use in fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pump has an electromotor, in which a rotor can separates a chamber from a stator of the electromotor with the rotor, and thus ensures to improve the operating behavior of the pump at low temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a pump assigned to an anode branch in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pump formed as a side channel compressor.    Pump (1)    Rotor (2)    Stator (3)    Shaft (4)    Rotor can (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a control valve positioned on a shell (1), and a flexible bag (2) made of rubber material positioned at an inner portion of shell. The control valve has a valve core (7) positioned at inner portion of a hollow valve case (6). A valve needle (9) is positioned opposite to the valve core. One end of a spring (5) of the control valve is connected to the valve core and other end is fixed. The liquid passages (11) are located at an inner portion of the flexible bag and close to the valve case at fixed portion of flexible bag.    USE - Automatic liquid inflow device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structured liquid inflow device which can automatically supply liquid along all directions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of automatic liquid inflow device.    Shell (1)    Flexible bag (2)    Spring (5)    Valve case (6)    Valve core (7)    Valve needle (9)    Liquid passage (11)
NOVELTY - A stainless-steel wire is formed by cold working an austenitic stainless steel containing (in mass%) carbon (0.08 or less), silicon (1 or less), manganese (4-15), nickel (5-15), chromium (18-25), molybdenum (0.5-3), nitrogen (0.3-0.8) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The stainless steel has A value of 30-40%, when calculated by specific formula. The stainless steel wire has resistance ratio ((0.2% resistance/tensile strength)x 100) of 60-90%, tensile strength of 1000-2000 MPa, and has lattice face-centered cubic crystal structure.    USE - Stainless-steel wire is used for spring products (claimed) used in coupler for hydrogen supply in hydrogen station. Can also be used for fuel cell, motor vehicles and household use.    ADVANTAGE - The stainless-steel wire provides springs having hydrogen-proof property. Therefore, the springs are used stably in high-pressure hydrogen gas environment without embrittlement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stainless-steel wire is formed by cold working an austenitic stainless steel containing (in mass%) carbon (C) (0.08 or less), silicon (Si) (1 or less), manganese (Mn) (4-15), nickel (Ni) (5-15), chromium (Cr) (18-25), molybdenum (Mo) (0.5-3), nitrogen (N) (0.3-0.8) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The stainless steel wire has resistance ratio ((0.2% resistance/tensile strength)x 100) of 60-90%, tensile strength of 1000-2000 MPa and has lattice face-centered cubic crystal structure. The stainless steel has A value of 30-40%, when calculated by a formula: A=0.65Cr+0.98Mo+1.05Mn+0.35Si+12.6(C+N)+Ni. The austenitic stainless steel further contains titanium (0.001-0.1), aluminum (0.005-0.05), magnesium (0.001-0.02), calcium (0.0005-0.01), boron (0.0005-0.01), vanadium (0.005-0.5) and/or niobium (0.01-0.5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the change of passivity film by composition of stainless steel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - This invention is to provide a device capable of achieving charging efficiency when a car is braked. The wind power brake recycling device is firstly building up a wind power introduced generating mechanism, then using the braking function manner to control the wind power generating mechanism to generate electricity to transmit to the battery, so as to achieve efficient charging. When needing to brakes the car, the driver can step lightly on the brake pedal; and when the brake pedal is touched, the wind power generating mechanism is turned on and airstream is introduced to generate electricity to achieve charging function. The recycling device also contains a wing panel mechanism capable of determining the opening of the wing panel by judging the signal of sensing switch received, to achieve the function of the wing panel to be opened freely. A signal controlling mechanism of the recycling device can choose a suitable opening mode of the wing panel by judging the present speed, to achieve the function of intelligently control. When the driver brakes in high speed driving, the stop sensing mechanism generates a prompt judging to stop the wing panel opening function, to prevent the excess opening of the wing panel while braking, to achieve the function of safe. When the driver is braking, the wind power recycling device may introduce airstream therein and convert the airstream into electricity, to achieve the energy recycling function via the wind power brake recycling device. With the aforementioned operation, the energy recycling efficacy may be elaborated to the maximum.
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate of fuel cell includes a bipolar plate body and a diamond-like carbon film. The diamond-like carbon film is applied to the bipolar plate body to enhance, the life-span, efficiency, stability and to lower the cost of the bipolar plate of fuel cell. The diamond-like carbon film has characters such as high anticorrosion, high stability, high conductivity, imporosity, high air-tightness, excellent mechanism, high thermal conductivity, good hydrophobicity and etc. The material of the bipolar plate body can be made of metal, ceramics or macromolecules. In addition, the bipolar plate takes up most of the space and the weight of the fuel cell and accounts for a bigger proportion of cost of the fuel cell. Applying the diamond-like carbon film onto the bipolar plate enables the performance to be enhanced, reduces the volume, and increases the efficiency of the catalytic action of the fuel cell. Therefore, the weight of the fuel cell can be greatly reduced so that the cost can be decreased largely Hence, the use of fuel cell can be widely extended.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly with miniaturized mixing mechanism is disclosed. A mixing layer is arranged in a selected location at the anode side of the fuel cell assembly, wherein a miniaturized mixing mechanism is installed in the geometry center position of the inner thereof. An anode fuel inlet and a deionized water inlet are arranged on the selected position of the bottom of the mixing layer. The anode fuel and deionized water are directed, respectively, into the anode fuel inlet and the deionized water inlet is in inclined opposite direction to the anode fuel inlet. The anode fuel and deionized water are then mixed in the mixing chamber by means of connecting the guiding channel installed in the tangent direction of the mixing chamber with the anode fuel inlet and the deionized water inlet. An ejection channel in the mixing chamber is used to direct the mixture of the anode fuel and deionized water into the anode fuel inlet of the mixing layer and finally into the fuel cell assembly, providing the fuel needed for the fuel cell assembly.
NOVELTY - The housing cavity includes several spaced rectangular grids. Each grid is internally provided with one capacitor unit made of super capacitor components connected in series. Each capacitor unit is connected to voltage equalizer in parallel. Outer layer of each super capacitor component is made of aluminum-plastic soft package.    USE - Super capacitor for use as auxiliary power source in electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The super capacitor having compact structure, small volume, less weight, high specific energy and specific power can be obtained. Starting performance of the electric bicycle can be effectively improved and the service life span of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the super capacitor.
NOVELTY - The film has a surface area formed in single-side of a carbon substrate (21) with a first micro porous layer (MPL1) (22) with carbon-based material and an MPL2 (23) including a carbon-based material. An anode gas diffusion layer (20) consists of the MPL1, MPL2 and carbon substrate. A surface area is formed in the single-side of the carbon substrate in which a predetermined dibutyl phthalate adsorption quantity and MPL2 is provided.    USE - Film for fuel cell electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances utility ratio of catalyst in a high-current is in the electrode reaction. Suppresses current sink due to the crossover of methanol while current density special is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a laminating structure of the membrane electrode assembly including the electrode.    Anode gas diffusion layer (20)    Carbon substrate (21)    MPL1 (22)    MPL2 (23)    Polymer film (25)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly formed inside a battery case with a laminated sheet. A metal layer and a resin layer are formed in the laminated sheet. A PTFE layer is coated on a battery cell with a heat sealing. A sealing part of an electrode is formed in an outer circumference of the battery case. An electrode assembly of a battery cell is installed in the battery case. PTFE coating solution (610) is dispersed in acetone or hexane solvent in a form of liquid phase solid particle. The PTFE coating layer is formed with thickness of 5 micrometer to 100 micrometer.    USE - Lithium ion polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile apparatus i.e. cellular phone, notebook, camcorder, electro mobile and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be used as the unit cell of the high power high-capacity battery module so that the moisture penetrated in the battery is prevented, thus enhancing the safety of the battery. The durability and the adhesive strength of the battery are increased. The battery provides high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion polymer battery.    Lithium ion polymer battery (101)    Electrode terminals (400, 410)    Tong (500)    PTFE coating solution (610)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (30) supplies the condensed water generated by cooling exhaust gases discharged from the fuel treating equipment (2) and fuel cell housing (1) to a water chamber (51) through a flow path (31). The outflow port at the lower end of the flow path is arranged in a portion lower than the level of the condensed water in the water chamber.    USE - Water circulation system for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in residential and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the water circulation system is improved so that mass production of electric power is enabled at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the water circulation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell housing (1)    Fuel treating equipment (2)    Heat exchanger (30)    Water flow path (31)    Water chamber (51)
NOVELTY - The power generation system has a magnetic rotary table (32) that is arranged movably with respect to group of induction coils (33). The magnetic force line overlap range exists between magnetic field and induction coils. A speed response assembly is driven by vehicle wheel for rotating magnetic rotary table so that magnetic field is cut by induction coils to generate electric power. The magnetic rotary table is shifted by speed response assembly in order to change the magnetic force line overlap range when wheel rotation speed changes.    USE - Power generation system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generated electric power is stabilized even if wheel rotation speed changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the power generation system.    Coil former (31)    Magnetic rotary table (32)    Induction coil (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolyte which is formed into a film shape. A sealing groove is formed on separator. A fluid sealant ring material is injected into the sealing groove. An electrode is arranged in the respective adhered electrolyte and both sides of electrolyte film. The electrode is laminated in both sides of electrolyte. A flow path is formed at the direction faced in the electrolyte film, and supplied with hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - Fuel cell used for producing power to electrochemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents gap between the separators effectively, thus enabling site to streamline the assembling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a fixture piece (12) connected in an end of an upper member (1). A bolt stopper (41) is formed in a clamping bolt (4) that is inserted in a connection part (3). A stopper surface (11) is formed in the connection part. An anchoring bolt (7) is combined with the fixture piece. A screw nut (6) is tightened in the clamping bolt. Thickness of the connection part is greater than the thickness of the upper member and a bottom member (2). A hole is formed in a center part of the bottom member.    USE - Battery terminal for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal prevents crack in an inner side and outer side of a vehicle due to impact of vibration, and is provided with strong bonding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery terminal.    Upper member (1)    Bottom member (2)    Connection part (3)    Clamping bolt (4)    Screw nut (6)    Anchoring bolt (7)    Stopper surface (11)    Fixture piece (12)    Bolt stopper (41)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an engine control unit (ECU) (10) provided with a battery power (Vin) for supplying input voltage to the ECU. The ECU is equipped with a voltage divider for supplying distributed voltage to a normal connection with the ECU. A switching unit (SW) is connected to the voltage divider. A gate terminal is connected to the voltage divider. A drain terminal and a source terminal are connected to a chassis ground. An anode terminal is connected to the source terminal of a MOSFET, and a cathode terminal is connected to the drain terminal.    USE - Battery reverse connection protecting circuit for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit protects the battery reverse connection of the car in an effective manner, improves ground stability and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery reverse connection protecting circuit.    Resistors (R1, R2)    Switching unit (SW)    Battery power (Vin)    Engine control unit (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device has fuel cell controller (800) which regulates a humidifier (200). A hydrogen tank (400) supplies bull to a fuel cell stack (300). A hydrogen valve (500) controls the supply quantity and nitrogen remaining within the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen purging valve (600) controls discharge of water to atmosphere. A cooling water pump (700) supplies the cooling water to the fuel cell stack. The cooling water pump increases the stack current to the set value, and inhibits the moisture icing at air electrode of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell device used for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to plan the cold star-up of fuel system of fuel cell vehicle, oxidation of air electrode of fuel cell stack and low temperature starting improvement, thus reducing power loss and residual capacity of-sub battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the configuration diagram of fuel cell device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Humidifier (200)    Fuel cell stack (300)    Hydrogen tank (400)    Hydrogen valve (500)    Hydrogen purging valve (600)    Cooling water pump (700)    Fuel cell controller (800)
NOVELTY - The assembly (22) has several vertical support pillars (26,28) fixed to ground surface. A horizontal array support beam is fixed to free ends of the support pillars. A drive assembly is arranged at free ends of the pillars, collinear with the support beam. A solar power array comprising solar panels (24) is fixed to the support beam, forming an overhead canopy. The drive assembly moves the array along a track arranged on support beam, in the direction of sun. The pillars are of predetermined height so that the movement of array along track is not obstructed.    USE - Solar tracking assembly for vehicle shelter e.g. carport (claimed) and for other vehicles like truck.    ADVANTAGE - By moving the solar power array in the direction of sun, the solar energy collection amount can be maximized. By using the vertical support pillars of predetermined height, the space below the pillars can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the shelter-providing solar tracking assembly.    Solar tracking assembly (22)    Solar panel (24)    Vertical support pillars (26,28)    Pier (30)    Rotor bearing assembly (34)
NOVELTY - The device has two inert reactive armor (IRA) modules (3a, 3b) arranged at a distance apart viewed in a direction (8) of action of an ammunition. The IRA modules comprise elements such as crystals, piezoelectric layers depending on mechanical vibrations in the region of extent, initiate electrical voltage, from armor-piercing ammunition. Sheet shaped members run using voltage, energy initiate or provoke initiation of explosive reactive armor (ERA) modules (4) when the voltage generation in the elements assumes predetermined values and/or occurs with predetermined sequence.    USE - Electricity generating device for use in an armor arrangement (claimed) of a combat vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces or eliminates the effect from armor-piercing ammunition. The arrangement provides a simple and effective manner of the counter agent in the form of the explosive reactive armor module incorporated in the arrangement. The device obtains effective component parts, which can be integrated into current type of inert reactive armor protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of component parts in a basically defined arrangement for protecting from armor-piercing ammunition, where the arrangement is coordinated in a box launched or fired against approaching ammunition.    Armor arrangement (1)    Outer armor (2)    Inert reactive armor modules (3a, 3b)    Explosive reactive armor modules (4)    Main armor (5)    Direction (8)
NOVELTY - The bipolar secondary battery (10) has electrode tab (50, 60) that is fixedly bonded to the bipolar battery stack (40) at the bonding portion (90) disposed at the contact surface between electrode tab and bipolar battery stack. The bipolar battery stack included one electrolyte layer and one bipolar electrode alternately stacked. The bipolar electrode comprised cathode formed at a first side of a collector and anode formed at the opposite side of the collector.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppress the displacement between the bipolar battery stacks or between the bipolar battery stack and the electrode tab, thus preventing the increase of resistance occurring from the displacement. Suppresses the weight and volume of the bipolar secondary battery to provide the bipolar secondary battery with a high output density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a bipolar secondary battery.    Bipolar secondary battery (10)    Bipolar battery stack (40)    Electrode tab (50, 60)    Bonding portion (90)
NOVELTY - The component mounting structure includes a bracket (9) that is arranged with respect to the vehicle-mounted component such as battery (4). An opposition wall portion (9c) of the bracket is pressed by the movement of the vehicle-mounted component due to external force (F), such that the opposition wall portion tilts along the moving direction of the vehicle-mounted component.    USE - Component mounting structure of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle-mounted components are protected against damages due to external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the component mounting structure.    Battery (4)    Bracket (9)    Opposition wall portion (9c)    Air cleaner (13)    External force (F)
NOVELTY - The blower has a main body fixed at an outer peripheral part of a diaphragm (21). A single plate piezoelectric element (22) is fixed to a surface of the diaphragm, where the blower conveys fluid by applying voltage to the piezoelectric element and carries out resonance drive of the diaphragm. A neutral plane of a drive of the diaphragm is provided in a middle board (23). The middle board is fixed between the diaphragm and the piezoelectric element, where diameter of the middle board is equal to diameter of the piezoelectric element.    USE - Piezoelectric micro blower for providing air ventilation to a fuel cell and a CPU of a notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The blower achieves sufficient displacement efficiency by the design of the piezoelectric element or the diaphragm. The blower is easy to use and compact and has low-power-consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a diaphragm unit of a piezoelectric micro blower.    Diaphragm unit (2)    Diaphragm (21)    Inflow hole (21a)    Piezoelectric element (22)    Middle board (23)
NOVELTY - The powder has a composite particle (2) provided with a carbon layer (20) in which an amorphous part (22) is dotted with a granular graphite part (24). A storage part accommodates a ceramic powder (10) provided in inner side of a chamber. An arc ion plating (AIP) apparatus is equipped with a stirring apparatus, which is used for stirring the ceramic powder accommodated in the storage part. A case is equipped with a flat cube-shaped case main body. Lead terminals are electrically connected with a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal, respectively.    USE - Electrode-material powder for rechargeable battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, of motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a car, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material powder is excellent in electro conductivity, and internal resistance is suppressed with sufficient high-output characteristic. The contact resistance of the active material particle and other material is reduced significantly by providing the carbon layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode-material powder manufacturing method for rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a composite particle.    Composite particle (2)    Ceramic particle (10)    Carbon layer (20)    Amorphous part (22)    Granular graphite part (24)    Granular convex part (24A)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has metal wire (60) wired ranging over battery cells (20) connected in series and attached to cell containers (40). The insulating elements (70) are arranged between the metal wire and cell container. A control device (30) measures the voltage applied to metal wire by the contact of metal wire and container when the insulating element melts or shrinks by heat generation. The cell in which abnormality is generated is detected based on measured voltage value.    USE - Control system of assembled battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of cell in which heat is generated is easily detected using simple structure hence cost is reduced and repair of assembled battery is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of assembled battery control system.    Assembled battery (10)    Cell (20)    Control device (30)    Cell container (40)    Metal wire (60)    Insulating element (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a sealing frame (13) which is provided at the outer periphery of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) plate (11). The fuel electrode side and air electrode side collectors (23a, 23b) are fitted at outer peripheral side of the sealing frame by using a fitting structure.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for use as electric power generating apparatus in e.g. vehicle. Can also be used in aqueous alkali fuel cell stack, phosphoric acid fuel cell stack, molten carbonate fuel cell stack, solid oxide fuel cell stack, direct methanol fuel cell stack, proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack for satellite, spacecraft, and for power window, illuminating device, radio, passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the MEA plate is increased as the stress occurred within the plate is suppressed. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    MEA plate (11)    Sealing frame (13)    Fuel electrode side collector (23a)    Air electrode side collector (23b)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a secondary battery (1) such as lithium ion battery from which positive and negative electrodes (3,4) are extended outwardly. The heat sealing portion is provided with the outer periphery of the battery, for sealing the outer side of the cladding material in the batter pack. A fire extinguisher (2) is positioned in the space between secondary battery and housing, for extinguishing abnormal heat generation in the battery pack.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively suppresses generation of burst and ignition in the battery pack, thus improving the safety and reliability of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack.    Secondary battery (1)    Fire extinguisher container (2)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Negative electrode lead (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves holding a fuel cell (11) in a hand part of a fuel cell conveyance unit, and arranging the hold fuel cell longitudinally on a mounting base. A real stacking thickness (T1) of the fuel cell is detected when predetermined sheet stacking of the fuel cell is carried out. The fuel cell is pressed in the hand part when the detected real stacking thickness exceeds a predetermined standard stacking thickness during stacking of the fuel cell so that the real stacking thickness is corrected to the standard stacking thickness.    USE - Method for stacking a fuel cell using a fuel cell laminating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is pressed in the hand part when the detected real stacking thickness exceeds predetermined standard stacking thickness during stacking of the fuel cell so that the real stacking thickness is corrected to the standard stacking thickness, thus enabling the fuel cells of predetermined sheet to be aligned reliably mutually in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a fuel cell stacking method.    Real stacking thickness (T1)    Fuel cell (11)    Support plate (34)    Reference plane (35a)    Stacking thickness detecting part (64)
NOVELTY - The simulator (3) has a characteristic calculation unit (31) for calculating a characteristic of a fuel cell (1) based on a predetermined computing equation. A parameter reception unit (32) receives an input of a value of a parameter corresponding to the driving condition or a time-dependent change of the fuel cell. A display unit (33) displays the calculated characteristic of the fuel cell. The characteristic calculation unit computes a complex impedance of the fuel cell based on computed an activation overvoltage, concentration overvoltage, and resistance overvoltage.    USE - Fuel cell simulator for simulating a characteristic such as electric current-voltage characteristic and complex impedance characteristic of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The parameter reception unit receives the input of the value of the parameter corresponding to the driving condition or time-dependent change of the fuel cell, so that the characteristic change of the fuel cell accompanying the driving condition of the fuel cell or time-dependent change can be simulated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a simulation method for fuel cell    (2) a fuel cell simulation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell simulator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell simulator (3)    Characteristic calculation unit (31)    Parameter reception unit (32)    Display unit (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a fuel container (4) accommodating tube-type fuel cell stack (1), and anode electrode at outer peripheral surface. The fuel container has a stirrer for stirring the liquid fuel (7) such as methanol in fuel container, when the liquid fuel is filled in fuel container.    USE - Tube-type fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid fuel in fuel container is stirred with the stirrer, the fuel can be supplied efficiently to the anode electrode. Hence, the electric power generation performance is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of tube-type fuel cell.    Tube-type fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel container (4)    Tube-type fuel cell (10)    Liquid fuel (7)    Liquid level (8)
NOVELTY - A voltage detecting unit (12) detects electric potential from reference electric potential of block (B) of assembled battery (20). A temperature detecting unit (14) calculates temperature of block based on electric potential from reference electric potential of thermistor (42) provided on surface of block. An abnormality detection unit (16) detects the abnormality of liquid spill of block based on the detected electric potential of thermistor and electrical potential of block.    USE - Abnormality detector for electrical storage apparatus (claimed) such as assembled battery and capacitor, mounted in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid spill in block of assembled battery is effectively detected at initial stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of abnormality detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detecting unit (12)    Temperature detecting unit (14)    Abnormality detection unit (16)    Assembled battery (20)    Thermistor (42)    Block (B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a coil-shaped piping (5) accommodated in a hollow cylinder form cooling jacket (3). The coil-shaped piping is provided with a high temperature humidification gas scraper launcher (11). The hollow cylinder form cooling jacket is arranged with a cooling water scraper launcher (7) and a cooling water outflow port (9). The cooling jacket is sealed with a top-cover (15) and a baseplate (17), where cooling water is fed from the cooling water scraper launcher. A cooling water plate and a high temperature fluid plate are alternately arranged with respect to each other.    USE - Condensing apparatus for cooling high temperature humidification gas, and discharging low-temperature gas and condensed water, in a fuel cell or a fuel cell evaluation apparatus. Can also be used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively achieves a high precision measurement target reference of the generated water in a fuel cell or a fuel cell evaluation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a condensing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Condensing apparatus (1)    Hollow cylinder form cooling jacket (3)    Coil-shaped piping (5)    Cooling water scraper launcher (7)    Cooling water outflow port (9)    High temperature humidification gas scraper launcher (11)    Top-cover (15)    Baseplate (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has heaters (H21-H23) such as silicon rubber heater and silicon spiral heater, which are arranged at the outer peripheral surface of a coil-shaped piping (3). A low-temperature gas inlet (11) and a hot gas outlet (12) are respectively provided at the lower side and upper side of the piping.    USE - Gas heating apparatus for fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature gas can be heated to high temperature without the influence of change in piping length or the flow rate of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the gas heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas heating apparatus (1)    Coil-shaped piping (3)    Gas inlet (11)    Gas outlet (12)    Heaters (H21-H23)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust gas pipe line (37) for discharging cathode off gas from a fuel cell, and a hydrogen gas detector (50) for detecting hydrogen gas in exhaust gas. The hydrogen gas detector is installed in the exhaust gas pipe line, where a surface of the hydrogen gas detector faces an opening (83) of the exhaust gas pipe line. The hydrogen gas detector is combined with a virtual extension surface (81b) of an internal peripheral surface (81a) of the exhaust gas pipe line.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces space formed between the virtual extension surface of the internal peripheral surface of the exhaust gas pipe line and the surface facing the opening of the exhaust gas pipe line of the specific gas detector, so a to reduce generation of flow noise. The system can transfer resonance frequency to the high frequency side which human being's ear cannot hear easily, which reduces generation of sound from the attaching part of the specific gas detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Exhaust gas pipe line (37)    Hydrogen gas detector (50)    Internal peripheral surface (81a)    Virtual extension surface (81b)    Opening (83)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying voltage of 250V/ mu m to vapor-deposited metal electrodes (3) formed at both end surfaces. The leakage current from capacitor is measured at normal temperature.    USE - Method of testing metallized film capacitor used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage current can be determined accurately so that the metallized thin film capacitor can be tested efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the metallized film of capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metallized film (1)    Dielectric material film (2)    Vapor-deposited metal electrode (3)    Moisture content (4)
NOVELTY - An acceleration-deceleration oscillation unit generates power supply voltage (Evdd). A fixed clock generation unit (110) generates clock signal of fixed frequency irrespective of variation of the power supply voltage.    USE - Clock signal generation apparatus for semiconductor integrated circuit and fuel cell apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The clock signal of fixed frequency can be generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fixed clock signal generation unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply voltage (Evdd)    Fixed clock signal generation unit (110)    Constant current generator (111)    Resistor (112)    Oscillation unit (120)    Inverter (121)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode composite material comprises anode electrode, electrolytic membrane and cathode electrode. The anode electrode has electrode base material, and catalyst layer provided between electrode base material and electrolytic membrane. The catalyst layer comprises polymer binder, metal particles and metal carrier particles. A portion of metal particles and metal carrier particles of catalyst layer which are in contact with electrolyte membrane is 90-99 weight%.    USE - Membrane-electrode composite material is used for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer and mobile telephone, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery and charger of secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to water electrolysis apparatus, chloro alkali electrolyzer, personal digital assistant, video camera, digital camera, electrically driven shaver, vacuum cleaner, power tool, toys, electric wheel chair, motor vehicle and railway.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode composite material is economical. The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell comprising the membrane-electrode composite material has excellent output characteristics and reduced catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane-electrode composite material comprises anode electrode, electrolytic membrane and cathode electrode. The anode electrode has electrode base material, and catalyst layer provided between electrode base material and electrolytic membrane. The catalyst layer comprises polymer binder, metal particles and metal carrier particles. A portion of metal particles and metal carrier particles of catalyst layer which are in contact with electrolyte membrane is 90-99 weight%. The metal is chosen from platinum, ruthenium, gold, iridium, rhodium, palladium, silver, cobalt, osmium, nickel, copper and zinc. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode composite material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reactive gas supply portion that supplies the reactive gas which is used for electric power generation of the fuel cell. A judgment is made whether the supply of reactive gas from the reactive gas supply portion is completed, at the time of start of fuel cell system and the closed-circuit voltage of the fuel cell is measured. The presence or absence of abnormality in the electric power generation of the fuel cell is determined based on the result whether the measured closed-circuit voltage reaches predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in the electric power generation of the fuel cell can be determined correctly so that the fail safe mode can be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart illustrating the process of start control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The end plate (100) has a base material (10) with several reinforced materials (20) of different thermal expansion coefficients, so that a bent is formed in end plate before the plate is connected to a fuel cell stack and the bent is deformed into flat surface after the plate is connected to stack.    USE - End plate for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack in zero-emission vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid leakage of the fuel cell stack and the electrical contact resistance between the fuel cells are reduced, so that the performance of the fuel cell stack is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing end plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structure of end plate.    Base material (10)    Reinforced materials (20)    End plate (100)
NOVELTY - The output control apparatus has a calculation module (62) that calculates the output instruction value of a fuel cell (44) according to the power required by a rotary machine (12). A judging module (64) judges whether charging state of an electrical storage apparatus (32) is limited. An amendment module (68) amends the electric power requirement of fuel cell and limits the electrical discharge from electrical storage apparatus, when the charging state of the electrical storage apparatus is limited.    USE - Output control apparatus of fuel cell installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power requirement of fuel cell can be amended even when charging state of electrical storage apparatus is limited. The electrical discharge from electrical storage apparatus can be controlled reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the output control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotary machine (12)    Electrical storage apparatus (32)    Fuel cell (44)    Calculation module (62)    Judging module (64)    Amendment module (68)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a current collection board (10) connected to collector exposure end (1a) of an electrode group (4). The current collection board has positive electrode plate, porous insulating layer and negative electrode plate that are arranged sequentially. The width of the current collection board is lower than the width of the main portion (5) of the electrode group in the laminating direction of the electrode group.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. flat type lithium ion secondary cell and nickel hydride storage battery for use in electric vehicle and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of energy density of the battery is suppressed and the performance of the battery is improved. The reliability of the battery is improved, since the current collection board is firmly fixed to the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the current collection board and electrode group in the secondary battery.    Collector exposure end (1a)    Electrode group (4)    Main portion (5)    Current collection board (10)    Protrusion (13)
NOVELTY - A separation device (48) is connected with liquid anode region (14) of vessel (12) for separating constituents from a liquid anode material (16) circulating through liquid anode region. A circulation passage is connected with liquid anode region. The separation device is connected with the circulation passage.    USE - Direct carbon fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid anode material of the fuel cell can be purified easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of purifying liquid anode material of direct carbon fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the direct carbon fuel cell.    Direct carbon fuel cell (10)    Vessel (12)    Liquid anode region (14)    Liquid anode material (16)    Separation device (48)
NOVELTY - The device has coupling elements (1, 11) provided with biasing members (6, 16) e.g. springs. One coupling element includes a displacement element (4) placed in a bore (3). The displacement element includes a fluid channel with a fluid opening. The displacement element extends through a hole (21) of a moveable plate element (20). The moveable element is biased by the biasing member (6). A sealing element (7) seals the fluid opening. The sealing element is positioned at the displacement elements. The displacement element is made from acid-resistant steel.    USE - Non-drip coupling device for transferring substances or fluid such as liquid e.g. water, gases and aerosols in an operation system such as machine or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides more than one fluid connection, simultaneously. The device has robust design to make manufacturing process easier. The device minimizes risk of malfunctions during operation, hence minimizing cost of production. The sealing element ensures tightness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coupling elements prior to connection.    Coupling elements (1, 11)    Bore (3)    Displacement element (4)    Biasing members (6, 16)    Sealing element (7)    Moveable plate element (20)    Hole (21)
NOVELTY - A control unit (10) determines a power distribution by using generation command value based on electricity generation request during a normal operation. The control unit determines power distribution by using power generation actual value of fuel cell (40) during high-potential avoidance control which suppresses increase of voltage of fuel cell above a threshold value which is lower than an open circuit voltage of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in portable fuel cell system in two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system which can appropriately perform power distribution is realized, since the overcharge of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Battery (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Current sensor (93)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - State of charge determination method involves detecting attractive magnetic force between a battery (54) and a permanent magnet (48) with a strain gauge; and determining the state of charge of battery based on detected attractive magnetic force. Current associated with the battery is calculated to determine the state of charge of battery based on current. Current associated with the battery corresponds to amount of current flow through the battery.    USE - State of charge determination method for battery e.g. lithium ion battery, automotive battery within automobile that includes but is not limited to hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle such as sedan, wagon, truck, or sport utility vehicle (SUV). Can also be used in vehicles other than automobiles, including aircraft and watercraft and other types of electrical systems utilizing electrochemical power sources such as computing systems.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates use of batteries with relatively invariant open circuit voltage such as some lithium ion batteries since state of charge of the battery is determined without using voltage of the battery. Improves accuracy of the state of charge calculation since magnetic state of charge is always supplemented by the current-based state of charge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an experimental set up for determining the state of charge of a battery.    Magnet (48)    Pan (50)    Electronic balance (52)    Battery (54)    Support (56)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion electrode is formed by lithium transition metal oxide having adjacent lithium and cobalt layers, separated by oxygen ions, with lithium-insertion active surfaces bisecting the layers. The lithium-insertion active surfaces contain both lithium and cobalt.    USE - Lithium ion electrode is used for rechargeable lithium-ion battery used in portable electronic devices such as cell phone and laptop, and for electric and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion electrode having excellent cation ordering between lithium and cobalt layers, is provided by low-temperature molten salt technique. The electrode has improved control of morphology suitable for secondary battery applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion electrode is formed by lithium transition metal oxide having adjacent lithium and cobalt layers, separated by oxygen ions, with lithium-insertion active surfaces bisecting the layers. The lithium-insertion active surfaces contain both lithium and cobalt. The metal in cobalt layer is replaced by transition metal. The lithium transition metal oxide is formed using low-temperature molten flux including a mixture of hydrated cesium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, potassium nitrate, lithium nitrate and cesium nitrate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for improving rate performance of electrode material; and    (2) manufacture of lithium cobalt oxide for use in cathode of secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell (40) to generate electricity by electrochemical reaction of fuel and oxidation gases. A measuring unit (90) measures insulating resistance between fuel cell and external conductor. A controller (10) that controls electricity state of fuel cell performs high potential avoidance control for preventing fuel cell voltage from reaching high potential avoidance voltage threshold which is lower than fuel cell open voltage. The controller changes high potential avoidance voltage threshold when insulating resistance is detected by measuring unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating resistance can be accurately detected by measuring unit even during control for avoiding high potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (10)    Battery (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Measuring unit (90)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves turning on an electric oil pump, when a current vehicle speed is less than a reference vehicle speed. The electric oil pump is turned off, when the current vehicle speed is greater than the reference vehicle speed. The electric oil pump to be turned on is controlled at another reference vehicle speed between the former reference vehicle speed and an engine idling state. The electric oil pump to be operated at a high speed is controlled, when the current speed is smaller than the latter reference speed and a wheel demand torque is smaller than a torque at a time point.    USE - Method for controlling an electric oil pump for a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle e.g. passenger automobile such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, watercraft such as boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively reduces the rotational speed of the electric oil pump, thus preventing the electric oil pump from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for controlling an electric oil pump for a hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has cooling water temperature sensor and stack exhaust temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of cooling water flowing in and out of fuel cell stack section (300) and the temperature of exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell stack section. The cooling water preheating section (700) preheats the cooling water which is to be introduced into the fuel cell stack section. The control section (600) controls the flow of cooling water in cooling water preheating section based on the sensing signal output from the sensor section.    USE - Fuel cell used in vehicle and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature driving performance of fuel cell stack section can be improved through the preheating of working fluid and the reliability of operating performance is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack section (300)    Fuel cell cooling section (400)    Control section (600)    Cooling water preheating section (700)
NOVELTY - A comprehensive controlling system (12) has a signal processing device, a drive controller, an automatic protection device and a management device. The generating set (19), power battery (20), driving motor (21) and fault display unit (23) are connected at back of controlling system. The generating set is connected with controlling system and power battery and driving motor. The power battery is connected with controlling system and generating set and driving motor. The driving motor is connected with controlling system and power battery and generating set.    USE - Energy-storage type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the vehicle is reduced. The structure of the electric vehicle is simplified. The energy consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy storage type electric vehicle.    Comprehensive controlling system (12)    Generating set (19)    Power battery (20)    Driving motor (21)    Fault display unit (23)
NOVELTY - The plate has feeding or discharging main channels running through an anode plate, a cathode plate and a cooling polar plate, and communicated with a flow passage on polar plates via a hole e.g. square shaped hole, respectively. One end of the hole is communicated with the feeding or discharging main channels, and another end is communicated with the flow passage on the polar plate. The feeding or discharging main channel and a connection channel of the hole are distributed on the adjacent polar plate, or distributed on a side surface facing a cooling flow passage on the cooling polar plate.    USE - Bipolar plate for manufacturing a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate can manufacture fuel batteries with different flow field structures with small power and large power, to improve the service life span of a fuel battery membrane electrode, and is fit for large scale production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring operation of a hybrid transmission (10), and determining motor torque offsets for torque generating machines (56, 72) e.g. electric machine, based on an input speed error of input member when operating the hybrid transmission in a continuously variable operating range state. The motor torque offsets for the torque machines are transformed to an input torque offset and an output torque offset of the hybrid transmission. Operation of the engine is adjusted based upon the input torque offset and the output torque offset of the hybrid transmission.    USE - Method for controlling a powertrain that is utilized in a torque generative devices e.g. multi-cylinder internal combustion engine and fuel cell, and torque generating machine such as electric machine and hydraulic machine in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method adjusts the operation of the engine, so that excessive charging and discharging of electro static discharge (ESD) is minimized and eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a hybrid powertrain.    Hybrid transmission (10)    Rotational speed sensor (11)    Transmission control module (17)    Transmission power inverter control module (19)    Torque generating machines (56, 72)
NOVELTY - The method for preventing gaseous impurity inclusions in a gas chamber of a fuel cell (1) during a downtime of the fuel cell by producing a positive pressure in the gas chamber to displace the inclusions, comprises forming educts, which are supplied in an operating mode for the operation of the gas cell, under energy supply by a regular electrolysis and by reversal of the fuel cell principle in the operating mode, supplying the educt for partly filling the gas chamber, and then filling the gas chamber to produce the positive pressure. The educt is formed externally outside of the fuel cell.    USE - Method for the prevention of gaseous impurity inclusions in a gas chamber of a fuel cell during a downtime of the fuel cell by producing a positive pressure in the gas chamber to displace the inclusions.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively displacing the gaseous impurity inclusions with reduced power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Electrolyte element (4)    Educt line. (5, 6)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte membrane comprises an ion exchange membrane made of a fluoropolymer having a softening temperature of greater than or equal to 90 degrees C and acidic groups; and cerium atoms.    USE - Electrolyte membrane for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicles or housing markets.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte membrane has a high softening temperature and excellent resistance to hydrogen peroxide and peroxide radicals, a polymer electrolyte fuel cell provided with a membrane/electrode assembly having the electrolyte membrane can operate at high temperature, is excellent in durability and is capable of power generation stably over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a membrane/electrode assembly for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode each having a catalyst layer containing a catalyst, and an electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode; and    (2) a method of operating a polymer electrolyte fuel cell provided with the membrane/electrode assembly, comprising power generation by supplying a hydrogen gas to the anode side and oxygen or an air to the cathode side at greater than or equal to 90 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The energy storage has electrical storage cells (5) e.g. lithium-ion cells, and a cooling device with modular cooler plates (1) and spacers (2), where the storage cells are fixed on one or both sides of the cooler plates. Cooling ducts (3) for a cooling medium are provided in the spacers, and are provided with recesses in the cooler plates and spacers. The storage cells are connected one below the other, and two of the spacers are connected with each other by a connection (4) with the cooler plates.    USE - Energy storage for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in a stationary area for buffering peak demands or for decentralized power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has modular cooler plates and spacers, and the storage cells are fixed on one or both sides of the cooler plates, thus enabling cooling of the energy storage in an effective manner, and manufacturing the energy storage in an economical and compact manner for different costumers, and hence increasing the life span of the storage cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an arrangement of a modular cooling body for an energy storage.    Cooler plates (1)    Spacers (2)    Cooling ducts (3)    Connection (4)    Storage cells (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (2) with an anode compartment (4) and a cathode compartment (3). A cathode branch (6) is connected to the cathode compartment, with which a charge air cooler (9) is associated. A bypass device (12) has a sub-branch (14), which leads into the cathode branch between the charge air cooler and a functional component. Another sub-branch (15) leads into the cathode branch downstream of the functional component.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a bypass device, which has a sub-branch that leads into the cathode branch between the charge air cooler and a functional component, and another sub-branch leads into the cathode branch downstream of the functional component, and hence starts cooling of a fuel cell system within less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode compartment (3)    Anode compartment (4)    Cathode branch (6)    Charge air cooler (9)    Humidifier (10)    Bypass device (12)    Sub-branches (14,15)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar battery array (5) mounted above an electric motor car, and an aluminum alloy bracket (12) whose ceiling is provided above the electric motor car, where the vehicle is equipped with a handlebar (1), front bonnet (2), rear bonnet (3), accumulator case (4), charge and discharge controller (9), accumulator (10), left back stand bar (14) and right back stand bar (15).    USE - Solar-energy electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated by the solar battery is utilized by the accumulator when the climate is sunny, thus decreasing time of charging up the accumulator with city electric power, lowering the capacity and volume of the accumulator to half-size, saving electric power and reducing the weight of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar-energy electric vehicle.    Handlebar (1)    Front bonnet (2)    Rear bonnet (3)    Accumulator case (4)    Solar battery array (5)    Charge and discharge controller (9)    Accumulator (10)    Aluminum alloy bracket (12)    Left back stand bar (14)    Right back stand bar (15)
NOVELTY - The car has a charge power supply and a ground quick charge power supply connected to a cell stack by a charge controller. An alternating current variable frequency driver, an energy management unit and a drive system are connected with the cell stack that is provided with a super capacitor and a power cell. An auxiliary cell is connected with the energy management unit, and a management system and super capacitor banks are connected with the energy management unit. The charge controller includes a non-contact charge controller and a quick charge controller.    USE - Electric energy type motor power car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is battery-operated and capacitor-operated through energy distribution control, thus improving maneuverability of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric energy type motor power car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises hydride storage tank (200) to store hydride powder; hydrogen separating chamber (400) to contain hydrogen gas generated by reaction of the powder and liquid catalyst; powder transferring device (300) to transfer and discharge the powder to the hydrogen separating chamber; a residue collector adapted to collect residues generated by the reaction; a fuel cell stack (100) adapted to convert the hydrogen gas to power; and a controller (900) adapted to control the transfer of hydride powder from the hydride storage tank to the hydrogen separating chamber.    USE - As fuel cells system including phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, and alkaline fuel cells, useful in as transportable power sources for portable electronic equipment, power sources for automobiles, and distributed power sources for stationary power plants for houses and public buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system provides improved transfer of hydride powders and can help prevent adverse effects such as clogging of the process pathways. In addition, the fuel cell system maintains an adequate reaction area for the hydride powder and the liquid catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell system using NaBH4 powder as a fuel.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Hydride storage tank (200)    Powder transferring device (300)    Hydrogen separating chamber (400)    Controller (900)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has electric rechargeable cells (20) stacked in a row, where each electric rechargeable cell includes a gas exhaust port, positive electrode terminal (22) and a negative electrode terminal (23). A gas exhaust member (80) is connected to the gas exhaust port. A voltage control circuit (70) controls voltages of the electric rechargeable cells. The voltage control circuit is connected to the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the electric rechargeable cells.    USE - Battery system. Uses include but are not limited to a fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple to construct and smaller in size, and integrates the electric rechargeable cells and increases durability. The gas exhaust member increases the assembling property of the system and realizes miniaturization of the system. The space between the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal is utilized efficiently. The electric rechargeable cells are cooled with better efficiency, and the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the electric rechargeable cells are connected to the voltage control circuit over a short distance through threaded fastener members, thus reducing the possibility of short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery system.    Battery system (10)    Electric rechargeable cells (20)    Positive electrode terminal (22)    Negative electrode terminal (23)    Voltage control circuit (70)    Gas exhaust member (80)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (170) comprises a cylindrical body (173) having hollow inner space through which fluid flows; and cell barriers (174) to divide the hollow inner space into multiple spaces. The cell barriers conduct heat between the spaces. The spaces comprise first spaces (171) through which a flue gas flows and second spaces (172) through which water flows.    USE - An evaporator for a fuel cell system used in generating steam for steam reforming reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area between water and evaporator is increased, thus improving heat transfer efficiency and reducing the size of the fuel cell system. The evaporator has smaller overall volume than that in the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell barriers divide a cross-section of the inner space in a lattice shape; and comprise first cell barriers formed in the second direction and spaced from each other in the first direction, and second cell barriers formed in the first direction and spaced from each other in the second direction. The spaces are arranged in rows and columns. The first spaces and the second spaces are alternately arranged in a second direction which crosses the first direction when viewed in a cross-section of the inner space of the body. The flue gas is supplied to the first spaces from a heat source of a reformer that generates heat in the reformer. The second cell barriers include through-hole formed in a portion of the second cell barrier members that separate the second spaces. Each through-hole protrudes from a surface of the second cell barrier member. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel reformer, comprising the reforming reaction part, heat source, and evaporator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the evaporator.    Evaporator (170)    First spaces (171)    Second spaces (172)    Cylindrical body (173)    Cell barriers (174)
NOVELTY - The cathode inputs of split stacks (12,14) are coupled together and the cathode output lines (24,26) of split stacks are coupled together. The bleed valves (50,52) are coupled to the anode inputs of the split stacks. An orifice (70) in fluid communication with the bleed valves and the coupled cathode outputs of split stacks. A pressure sensor (72) is coupled across the orifice and outputs a pressure measurement indicative of flow through the orifice so as to output an indication of whether anode exhaust gas is flowing through the bleed valves.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of anode exhaust gas through the bleed valves can be determined easily and the removal of nitrogen can be performed reliably in the fuel cell system. The operation of fuel cell stack is stabilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of fuel cell system.    Split stacks (12,14)    Cathode output lines (24,26)    Bleed valves (50,52)    Orifice (70)    Pressure sensor (72)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell (95) has a polycarbonate cover (91) with nanoscale undulations. A transparent indium tin oxide conducting layer (92) is applied to the polycarbonate cover. A semiconductor thin film (93) made of titania is applied to the conducting layer. The nanoscale undulations induce regions of stress in the thin film to shift the bandgap of the semiconductor thin film to lower values.    USE - Photovoltaic cell for hydrogen-based internal combustion engine, telecomm device and for terrestrial and space application.    ADVANTAGE - The optical band gap of the semiconductor is shifted into longer optical wavelength by stressing the titania layer, thus the conversion of solar spectrum of light into electricity can be carried out efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar photovoltaic cell.    Light (90)    Polycarbonate cover (91)    Indium tin oxide conducting layer (92)    Semiconductor thin film (93)    Photovoltaic cell (95)
NOVELTY - The bicycle (1) has an electrical auxiliary drive and an electrical machine (2), which is operable as a generator and an electrical motor. An accumulator (3) is provided for the storage of electricity, and is connected with the electrical machine. A mechanical or hydraulic braking system is also provided in the bicycle. A controlling unit (4) is designed in dependence of a signal of a sensor device (5) to operate the electrical machine.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has an electrical auxiliary drive, an electrical machine and an accumulator that is provided for the storage of electricity, where the accumulator is connected with the electrical machine, and hence reduces the weight and the size of the electrical motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a bicycle.    Bicycle (1)    Electrical machine (2)    Accumulator (3)    Controlling unit (4)    Sensor device (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a gas compression assembly (2) including an electrical motor for driving a vaned-rotor, where the motor is contained in a case (4). An electronic unit is formed of power semiconductors and electronic boards, and is housed in a box (8). The vaned-rotor is guided or supported by a radial air bearing assembly and an axial air stop system. The box is placed immediately near the motor such that heat exchanges are carried out between the box and the motor case. An air inlet mouth is placed in a cooling air inlet box that is located between the box (8) and the motor.    USE - Apparatus i.e. turbomachine, for supplying gas e.g. pressurized oxygen, to a fuel cell in an electrical motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is placed immediately near the motor such that heat exchanges are carried out between the box and the motor case, thus cooling the electronic unit and the motor for preventing damage, and hence increasing life duration of the electronic unit and the motor. The apparatus is perfectly integrated below a bonnet of the vehicle, while considering encumbrance, reliability and environment resistance constraints. The proximity of the box and the motor also reduces the risk of electromagnetic disturbances, and improves electromagnetic compatibility of the apparatus with the fuel cell, thus facilitating the utilization of the apparatus in the disturbed environment. The air inlet mouth and the air inlet box reduce the noise generated by the circulation of the cooling air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gas supply apparatus.    Gas supply apparatus (1)    Gas compression assembly (2)    Case (4)    Box (8)    Air intake tube (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing pulsed hydrogen with tail gas in a main tube located in cathode side of fuel cell, and discharging the mixed gas to external atmosphere. The mixed gas of hydrogen and air is squeezed out from a buffer, when the pulsed hydrogen is exhausted transiently. The hydrogen gas is mixed with small blast of air and swept out of the buffer, after filling the buffer with hydrogen gas. The mixture of hydrogen and tail gas is converted into tail gas containing low concentration hydrogen.    USE - Method for buffering and diluting tail gas used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outbreak of fire in the fuel cell vehicle can be eliminated, by reducing the concentration of hydrogen contained in the tail gas, so that safe running of the fuel cell vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for buffering and diluting tail gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for buffering and diluting tail gas.
NOVELTY - The mono-polar plates made of copper or aluminum are arranged at two sides of the bipolar plate group made of copper or aluminum. The bipolar plates have the membrane electrolyte assembly (MEA) and insulation material. An encapsulation clamp made of plastic or glass is positioned outside the mono-polar plates and is assembled using the screw caps and screws.    USE - Air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The inner resistance of the fuel battery is reduced. The structure of the air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack is simplified hence the size and cost of the air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack are reduced. The production yield of the air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack is improved. The mechanical performance is improved. The structural intensity of the battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air-breathing direct methanol fuel battery pack.
NOVELTY - A microcomputer measures the battery voltage during engine operation, engine stop and engine start. The total times of engine operation time and engine stop time with preset time interval are measured. The battery voltage during engine operation and stop between preset time intervals is calculator. The information about calculated result is stored memory. The source of over discharge estimated based on relationship between driving frequency, stop frequency and battery minimum voltage during engine stop and battery average voltage during engine operation is displayed.    USE - Battery status display system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The source of the over discharge can be detected and identified. Hence the recurrence of over discharge can be prevented by demanding counter measure from the user and the response of the battery in which the over discharge is carried out can be judged reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical representations explaining relationship of the battery minimum voltage during engine stop and driving frequency, and relationship of the battery minimum voltage during engine stop and battery average voltage during engine operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a hydraulic pump by making a built-in battery into a drive source. A charging device is charged by a power supply equipment, and a built-in battery of a battery-operated construction machine (10) i.e. excavator, is made to wait with electrical energy stored in a battery of the power supply equipment, where the work site is mounted in a battery installation (50) by a movable self-propelled vehicle. Quick charge of the built-in battery is carried out with the stored electrical energy when the construction machine is electrically connected to battery facilities.    USE - Method for performing construction process on a construction site i.e. residential section, by a battery-operated construction machine i.e. excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The quick charge of the built-in battery is carried out with the stored electrical energy when the battery-operated construction machine is electrically connected to the battery facilities, thus allowing the construction machine to operate for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a power shovel, a battery installation, and a commercial power supply facility involved in a construction process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery-operated construction machine (10)    Battery installation (50)    Commercial power supply facility (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator (15) has a metal plate (15A) including grooved portion (26) and protruding portion (27) formed alternately, and a coolant flow path (19). The outer periphery edge of separator is formed inside a cavity (28) which is formed by the contact of protruding portions of the metal plates (15A,15B). The region on top of which the grooved portion at the back side of cavity is overlaid from the open side, is welded.    USE - Separator for fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of sealing performance of the fuel cell can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the seal portion of a membrane electrode assembly and separator of a fuel cell.    Separator (15)    Metal plates (15A,15B)    Coolant flow path (19)    Grooved portion (26)    Protruding portion (27)    Cavity (28)
NOVELTY - A fixed unit (2) desorbs and supplies the hydrazine to a fuel cell (1). A circulation line (22) comprises a main line (20) for supplying thermal medium from fuel cell to fixed unit and an auxiliary line (21) to which a radiator (23) is arranged in the middle, for supplying thermal medium after cooling from fixed unit to fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrazine can be stored and utilized stably and safely, using the heat of thermal medium. The construction cost of the fuel cell system is reduced by reducing the size of radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fixed unit (2)    Main line (20)    Auxiliary line (21)    Circulation line (22)    Radiator (23)
NOVELTY - The stack has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) plate (21) equipped with a sealing unit. The sealing unit consists of an elastic structure connected to the outer periphery of the MEA plate. A metal-mesh structure of collector (32a) positioned in a fuel gas flow route (34a) along a fuel electrode (23a), is formed larger than the fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode (23b). The planar portion of the sealing unit is supported by metal-mesh structure.    USE - Fuel cell stack for industrial and domestic electric power generating apparatus, motive power source of satellite, spacecraft, vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path is not narrowed in the inlet-outlet of reactive gas and the structure of the fuel cell stack is reduced by reducing the number of units by forming the metal-mesh structure of collector larger than the fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode and by supporting the planar portion of the sealing unit using the metal-mesh structure, and the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the unit cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    MEA plate (21)    Fuel electrode (23a)    Oxygen electrode (23b)    Collector (32a)    Fuel gas flow route (34a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator (19) for arranging a membrane electrode assembly (18), which is comprised on both sides of an electrolytic membrane (26) provided with an anode electrode (27) and a cathode electrode (28). The separator which is arranged in turns, contains a water permeable material (37) capable of resisting permeation of oxidizing agent gas in region which allows water to flow from the surface (34) of one separator to the surface (35) of other separator, or vice versa.    USE - Fuel cell used for power supply of drive motor of vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery generated water can be used effectively, while improving the performance of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (18)    Separator (19)    Electrolytic membrane (26)    Anode electrode (27)    Cathode electrode (28)    Surfaces of separators (34,35)    Water permeable material (37)
NOVELTY - A catalyzed-combustion unit (61) carries out catalyzed combustion of the supplied fuel gas and produces hot gas. A heat-exchange unit (62) circulates the hot gas for warming the fuel cell. A tank (71) positioned in vicinity of the heat-exchange unit retains condensed water produced in the heat-exchange unit.    USE - Fuel cell warning up equipment e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of the condensed water to the fin of the heat exchange unit is prevented since the condensed water is retained in the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell warning up equipment.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (44)    Catalyzed-combustion unit (61)    Heat-exchange unit (62)    Tank (71)    Drain valve (72)
NOVELTY - A rectangular fuel cell (11) is held in non-contact state with mounting base, in hand section (55), using negative pressure generated due to injection of air. The fuel cell is mounted in hand section with lower portion (11a) contacting with lower support guides (46) of reference guides (45) in mounting base, and left side edge (11b) contacting with side support guide (47) of reference guides. The hand section holding the fuel cell is moved towards the reference guides, and holding of fuel cell in the hand section is released, and the hand section is evacuated from the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell lamination method.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell is held in non-contact state with mounting base, in hand section, damage and scratching of the fuel cell is prevented. The non-contact state in the hand section is released without shifting the fuel cell from regular position, thus reliably positioning the fuel cell in regular position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell lamination apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the fuel cell laminating method.    Fuel cell (11)    Lower portion of fuel cell (11a)    Left side edge of fuel cell (11b)    Reference guide (45)    Lower support guide (46)    Side support guide (47)
NOVELTY - A starting driving unit starts driving of a fuel cell until the fuel cell reaches operating temperature of rated operation. An output requirement ascertainment unit ascertains the output requirement with respect to the vehicle. A starting control unit performs starting control for permitting fuel cell to output a portion of output to vehicle as a drive source when the ascertainment output requirement is less than predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting control of the fuel cell can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control apparatus of fuel cell; and    (2) control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the starting control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The reactor has a coil (2) that is wound around a core arranged in a case (3). A sealing material (20) is formed between the coil and case, for maintaining insulation between coil and case.    USE - Reactor for buck-boost converter used in inverter, battery, three-phase alternating current motor for driving hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation of the reactor is improved by eliminating the use of the bobbin cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reactor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of side portion of the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coil (2)    Case (3)    Sealing material (20)
NOVELTY - The battery state determination apparatus (10) has a voltage-measurement unit (3) that measures open-circuit voltage (OCV) of a lead battery (1) when an engine of a vehicle (2) is stopped. A remaining-capacity calculation unit (4) computes the remaining capacity of the battery by substituting the relationship between OCV and remaining capacity to a predetermined map. A switch control unit (5) controls the switches (6,7) to use back-up power supply (8) and set lead battery to open-circuit state during measurement of open-circuit voltage.    USE - Battery state determination apparatus e.g. for lead battery mounted in engine compartment of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the vehicle-mounted electrical components cannot be impaired at the time of stopping the engine of the vehicle. Thus, the remaining capacity of the battery can be computed with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery state determination apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead battery (1)    Vehicle (2)    Voltage-measurement unit (3)    Remaining-capacity calculation unit (4)    Switch control unit (5)    Switches (6,7)    Back-up power supply (8)    Battery state determination apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - An electric power storage system comprises several cells (c1-c3), solution tank (A) (12) accommodating positive solution, and solution tank (B) (13) accommodating negative solution. The solution tanks (A and B) are positioned connectably and separably to each cell. The positive solution and negative solution contains sulfate ion and vanadium ion in the state of holding balance.    USE - Electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage system is compact and has easy capability of changing the capacity of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of electric power storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power storage system (11)    Solution tank-A (12)    Solution tank-B (13)    Cells (c1-c3)    Pipelines (43)
NOVELTY - A drive system has a front wheel drive motor (M1) and a rear wheel drive motor (M2). The total drive capacity is decided based on the body weight and running speed of the vehicle and the weight balance of the front wheels (6) and rear wheels (26). The front wheel drive motor covers 40 percent share of the drive capacity while the rear wheel drive motor covers 60 percent share. Either motor is selected or both motors are interlocked by automatic or manual control according to type of driving e.g. low-speed running, city area running, highway running, energy saving running.    USE - Drive system for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves optimal energy savings, by operating one of front and rear wheel drive motors at low load conditions e.g. low speed running, energy saving running, city area running, and interlocking only both motors in event of e.g. sudden acceleration running, highway running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Front wheels (6)    Rear wheels (26)    Controller (33)    Front wheel drive motor (M1)    Rear wheel drive motor (M2)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has positive electrode and negative electrode which are separately encapsulated in a diaphragm bag. The negative electrode contains lithium titanate and graphite composite material.    USE - Lithium ion battery for use in vehicle and power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the lithium ion battery is simplified and the lithium ion battery can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A functional layer for a high temperature fuel cells is an electrically conducting ceramic sintered at a low-temperature, and located between an inter-connector and a cathode within a fuel cell. The functional layer material has a first phase that is bismuth-cobalt Perowskite ceramic, and a second phase that is bismuth manganite and/or bismuth cobalt (Bi-Mn-Co-O).    USE - Functional layer for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The functional layer forms an electrical conducting layer between a cathode and an inter-connector for a fuel cell operating in the temperature range 750 to 950 degrees C. Further claimed is that the functional layer has better conductivity at 950 degrees C than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Further claimed is a process from production of the functional layer in which the two phases are uniformly distributed within the layer. The first phase is 90 to 98 per cent vol. And the second phase is 2 to 10 per cent vol. The functional layer is formed by mixing powder incorporating cobalt with Perowskite ceramic and Bismuth oxide followed by heat treatment in the temperature range 700 degrees C to 1000 degrees C in a liquid phase sinter process producing a twin-phase material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the temperature-dependent conductivity of a suitable material with a functional layer having undergone heat treatment for 60 minutes at 850 degrees C and resting on a screen-printed functional underlay. (Drawing includes non English-language text).
NOVELTY - The vehicle has charging electric generators (1) equipped on one side of a transmission axle and coupled with the transmission axle. The charging electric generator is connected to accumulator battery groups and an electric motor in parallel, and is driven by an axial impeller. The charging electric generator is driven by an eccentric impeller with foldable blades or semi circular blades. The eccentric impeller is provided with a sleeve, fixed supports, a rotation axle and a return spring. A decorative cover (7) is provided on an upper end of the charging electric generator.    USE - Automatic charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle does not need precise components, and is easy to maintain. The vehicle saves energy, and has higher charging efficiency and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic charging electric vehicle.    Charging electric generator (1)    Decorative cover (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a corrugated pipe and a temperature protection switch mounted on a top plate of a hermetic structured leak-proof fuel cell body, where the temperature protection switch is connected with an input end of a high-voltage transformer.    USE - High-voltage rectifying leak-proof fuel cell for a medical appliance i.e. X-ray device.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion and contraction of the cell caused by heat and chillness of outside environment is eliminated, and operation of the medical appliance is improved. The temperature protection switch is automatically utilized, so that temperature of the cell cuts off power supply of the medical appliance when temperature reaches certain degree. The cell is simple in structure, safe, reliable and low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high-voltage rectifying leak-proof fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves switching an inverter (1022) and a resistor (1021) with respect to a fuel cell by a switch (1020) to cause electric current generated in fuel cell consumed by resistor or inverter. The supply of anode and cathode gas to the fuel cell by anode and cathode gas supply valves (1015,1017) are closed, when molar ratio of hydrogen contained in anode gas to oxygen contained in cathode gas is equal to predetermined value to output fuel cell zero.    USE - Method of stopping solid polymer type fuel cell system e.g. cogeneration power generation system for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation in performance of the fuel cell is suppressed and the increase in pressure in the fuel cell is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generation system.    Anode gas supply valve (1015)    Cathode gas supply valve (1017)    Switch (1020)    Resistor (1021)    Inverter (1022)
NOVELTY - The tank (1) has central compartments (10) and an inlet/outlet compartment (71) provided along an axis (2). The compartments are separated by partitions (3). Each compartment comprises a transition zone for connecting each partition to a cylindrical wall (72). The compartments are communicated by an orifice (6) provided in each partition. The cylindrical wall of given compartment is connected to the transition zone of adjacent compartment by a welding seam. A concave surface of the partitions is oriented towards an inlet/outlet end of the tank.    USE - Metallic tank for storing high pressure fluid e.g. gaseous oxygen, in a road vehicle with fuel cell. Can also be used for a stationary tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank presents rupture limit greater than 450 bars and usage pressure of 200 bars, thus minimizing the power developed due to release of internal pressure of the tank in case of rupture. The partitions can resist sudden fall of pressure, and reduce the volume of fluid released due to rupture of the tank. The tank is fabricated in an industrialized manner at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabrication of a metallic tank for storing high pressure fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective and partial sectional view of a metallic tank.    Metallic tank (1)    Axis (2)    Partitions (3)    Orifice (6)    Central compartments (10)    Inlet/outlet compartment (71)    Cylindrical wall (72)
NOVELTY - A BMSCC has position dependent flux high frequency transformer (PDF-HFT) unit with high frequency phase winding on the primary side inductively coupled to high frequency phase winding on the secondary side by common magnetic paths. An MCG applies high frequency oscillating magneto motive forces to the terminals of phase windings of PDF-HFT by gating electrical power from input signal waveform to one of the phase windings.    USE - BMSCC for e.g. adjusting or re-fabricating low frequency input signal waveforms into low frequency, position and speed synchronized output signal waveforms for completing excitation and control of electric apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides supplemental ways, such as a position independent flux high frequency transformer (PIF-HFT) in conjunction with the PDF-HFT, for BMSCC compatibility with stationary or moving active winding sets of any type of singly-fed or doubly-fed electric machine, exhibits environmental stress immunity to sensitive electrical and electronic components, and complements BMSCC with any synergistic art, by incorporating an MCG, which applies high frequency oscillating magneto motive forces to the terminals of the PDF-HFT.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wind turbine system; and    (2) an electric vehicle assistive steering gadget.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic-block diagram of the BMSCC.    BMSCC (1)    Primary side (18)    Secondary side (19)    Modulation control unit (22)    Synergistic art (23)
NOVELTY - The module e.g. fuel cell module (14), has handles (44, 46) for transporting the module. The handles are tiltable and operated by pivoting a locking mechanism i.e. bayonet lock, where the module is coupled with a support device (10) by the locking mechanism. A spring action effects between the module and the support device, where the spring action causes and/or facilitates lifting of the module with the locking mechanism that is in unlocked condition. The spring action is applied by a spring fastened within an area of the mechanism on the module.    USE - Module e.g. fuel cell module and air conditioning module (all claimed), where the fuel cell module is utilized as an auxiliary power unit to supply electricity in a motor vehicle e.g. station wagon and sport utility vehicle, and utilized as an energy station in stationary application for a building e.g. house, office building and garage.    ADVANTAGE - The handles are tiltable and operated by pivoting the locking mechanism, where the module is coupled with the support device by the locking mechanism, such that good manageability of the module with respect to removing and inserting into the motor vehicle is ensured easily. The module is equipped in the motor vehicle without complex tasks in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a loading space and modules arranged in the loading space.    Support device (10)    Motor vehicle (12)    Fuel cell module (14)    Air conditioning module (30)    Handles (44, 46)
NOVELTY - A masking step masks a predetermined area of the peripheral part of a molded separator base (2) with a masking material. A surface treatment step forms a surface treatment film in the separator base. A deburring step removes burrs (38) in the predetermined area to prevent the formation of a clearance between the separator base and the masking material before the masking step.    USE - Separator manufacturing method for fuel cell used as small power supply for mobile devices, e.g., mobile telephone, portable personal computer, as power supply for motor vehicles, or as power supply in homes.    ADVANTAGE - Provides deburring step which prevents formation of surface treatment films, e.g., corrosion resistance, between masking material and separator base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram demonstrating an example of a deburring process by electrolytic polishing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separator base (2)    Burr (38)    Platinum board (40)    Jig (42)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises pair of end plates (140) facing each other, current generator(s) disposed between end plates comprising membrane electrode assembly (100) including polymer electrolyte membrane, anode and cathode and having effective area ratio of 20-50% to generate electric current through electrochemical reaction of reaction fuel and oxidizer, and current collector(s) (130) disposed between end plate and current generator having elastic structure and comprising metal or metal alloy.    USE - A fuel cell stack for direct methanol fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell or hydrogen fuel cell comprising polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to pollution-free electric vehicles, home power-generation system or power source of portable electronic devices, wireless communication devices, medical appliances, military equipment or space industry equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack has increased clamping pressure that lowers electric resistance, improved performance such as having small degree of voltage drop and large increase of power density with increase of current density and exhibiting higher power without requiring end plate to have large thickness, and improved durability by 800% having effective area ratio of 36% compared to that of having effective area ratio of 72%, thus forming fuel cell suitable for portable use under low temperature and atmospheric pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of unit cell of monopolar-type fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Current collector (130)    End plates (140)    Clamping screws (150)    Convex portion (C)
NOVELTY - A natural gas is injected from inlet through catalyst bed having nickel content with decreased distance from the inlet. Thus, the natural gas is reformed. Then, the natural gas is injected into a catalyst bed containing rhodium.    USE - Reforming natural gas for manufacture of hydrogen-containing reformate gas used in fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently reforms the natural gas with reduced nitrogen content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the reformer.    Top end (72)    Tube (75)    Reaction chamber (78)    Stages (80,81,82)    Reformate return chamber (85)
NOVELTY - The system has water storage device for storing water discharged from fuel cell. The status estimating unit estimates the status of water storage device based on the state of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The status of water storage device can be determined easily without using the temperature sensor so that the size and weight of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the water state estimation processing of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a gas compression assembly (2) comprising an electrical motor for driving a vaned-wheel. The motor is contained in a case (4). An electronic unit is formed of power semiconductors and electronic cards, and housed in a box (8). The vaned-wheel is guided or supported by a radial air bearing assembly and an axial air stop system. The box is placed immediately near the motor such that heat exchanges are carried out between the box and the motor case.    USE - Supply apparatus i.e. turbomachine, for supplying gas e.g. pressurized oxygen, to a fuel cell in an electrical motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is perfectly integrated below a bonnet of the vehicle, while considering encumbrance, reliability and environment resistance constraints. The box is placed immediately near the motor such that heat exchanges are carried out between the box and the motor case, thus cooling the electronic unit and the motor for preventing damage, and hence increasing life duration of the electronic unit and the motor. The proximity of the box and the motor also reduces the risk of electromagnetic disturbances, and improves electromagnetic compatibility of the apparatus with the fuel cell, thus facilitating utilization of the apparatus in the disturbed environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gas supply apparatus.    Gas supply apparatus (1)    Gas compression assembly (2)    Case (4)    Box (8)    Air intake tube (10)
NOVELTY - The fusible link unit has a retaining portion for retaining a battery frame portion located at the corner portion of the battery. The retaining portion has a pair of leg portions (44,46) abutting against the two side surfaces forming the corner portion of the battery. One of the leg portions has a hook portion for retaining the battery frame portion.    USE - Fusible link unit for battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fusible link unit is used irrespective of the vehicle type and excels in the tightening operability of the nut of the battery terminal and in the routability of the wire harness by forming the retaining portion from a pair of leg portions abutting against the two side surfaces forming the battery corner portion. The fusible link unit is assembled so as to be offset from the battery or assembled obliquely with respect to the battery side surface. The burden of stress applied to the connecting portions of the fusible link unit main portion and the battery terminal is reduced by retaining the battery frame portion using the hook portion provided in a leg portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fusible link unit.    Fusible link unit main portion (20)    Cover (24)    Cap (26)    Bus bar (30)    Leg portions (44,46)
NOVELTY - A spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide contains lithium, manganese, aluminum and magnesium, and satisfies specific compositional formula (1). The interatomic distance of lithium and oxygen of spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide is 1.971-2.006 Angstrom . The interatomic distance is measured by Rietveld method based on fundamental method.    USE - Spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide is used as positive electrode active material of lithium cells used for hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed), notebook computer, mobile telephone, cordless phone, liquid crystal television, portable radio, backup power supply, pacemaker, hearing aid and head phone stereo cassette tape-recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide provides lithium cell with excellent cyclic characteristics and output characteristics even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide contains lithium, manganese, aluminum and magnesium, and satisfies the compositional formula: Li1+xM2-xO4 (1), where M is transition metal chosen from manganese, aluminum and magnesium and x is 0.01-0.08. The interatomic distance of lithium and oxygen of spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide is 1.971-2.006 Angstrom . The interatomic distance is measured by Rietveld method based on fundamental method.
NOVELTY - The turbine has modules including a horizontally lying shaft (1) and driving two generators (2) that are arranged at axle ends. The generators are provided with a power transmission (3) and a roller bearing (4). The modules are mounted behind each other on an entire length of roofs (5) of a vehicle and produce electric power by a relative wind. A width of the individual modules is adapted to a width of the vehicle.    USE - Wind turbine for use on a roof of a vehicle e.g. rail, cable car, bus and car (all claimed), for generating energy i.e. electric power, that is utilized by the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine is designed in such a manner that it allows utilization of the energy of the relative wind by a moving vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind turbine module with generators arranged at axle ends, on a roof of a rail.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Horizontally lying shaft (1)    Generators (2)    Power transmission (3)    Roller bearing (4)    Vehicle roofs (5)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system has a valve (51) arranged between a fuel supplier (20) and a reformer (30) , which selectively allows or blocks the flow of fuel from the fuel supplier to the reformer. A controller (80) opens the valve for a period of time after the reforming action of reaction the reformer to supply a portion of fuel through the reformer to fuel stack (10). A power dissipation circuit (60) connected to a fuel cell stack draws the resulting residual generated power of the electrochemical reaction.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system for use in vehicle, distributed power source for house and public building, and compact power source for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the generated residual power is dissipated the deterioration and dehydration of the electrolyte membrane is prevented. Hence the system can be recovered quickly when restarted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system.    Fuel stack (10)    Fuel supplier (20)    Reformer (30)    Valve (51)    Power dissipation circuit (60)    Controller (80)
NOVELTY - The tank (52) has a port (54) for a fuel cell module (14), where the port facilitates supply of fuel stored in the tank to the fuel cell module. The port facilitates detachable coupling of the fuel cell module with the tank. A housing (56) i.e. cabinet, has an accumulator (58) electrically coupled with a fuel cell system over an interface, where the fuel cell module exhibits a fuel buffer storage (60). The housing with a lockable door serves for accommodation of the fuel cell module and an air conditioning module.    USE - Fuel tank for use in a motor vehicle e.g. station wagon and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tank is designed in such a way that the operation of the fuel cell system is independent of the motor vehicle. The fuel cell module can be equipped with fuel intermediate storage, so that the fuel cell module is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing a fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel tank with fuel cell modules.    Fuel cell module (14)    Fuel tank (52)    Port (54)    Housing (56)    Accumulator (58)    Fuel buffer storage (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a porous shape separator (121) with air permeability so that a polymer gel electrolyte (120) applied to positive electrode (113) or negative electrode (112) permeates. The bipolar electrode, separator and electrolyte are piled to form a sub-assembly unit so that electrolyte is located in the surface of the separator. The main assembly (109) is formed by laminating several sub-assembly units and allowing the electrolyte to permeate, even if the positive or negative electrode is overlapped with the surface of the separator.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar cell for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in battery resistance is suppressed and high-output density of the bipolar cell is obtained. Thus, the performance of the bipolar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the main assembly.    Main assembly (109)    Negative electrode (112)    Positive electrode (113)    Polymer gel electrolyte (120)    Separator (121)
NOVELTY - A chemically-modified fullerene having sulfonic-acid group and phosphonic-acid group is coupled with matrix polymer by the following reactions. The Friedel Crafts reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to aromatic ring of polymer, nucleophilic addition reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to sulfinate of polymer or nucleophilic addition reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to metal salt of imino group of polymer. The chemically-modified fullerene does not contain organic compound.    USE - Coupling of chemically-modified fullerene and matrix polymer used for polyether sulfone resin film, perfluorosulfonic-acid resin film and polybenzimidazole resin film (all claimed) for polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently couples chemically-modified fullerene and matrix polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chemically-modified fullerene having sulfonic-acid group of formula: SO3M and phosphonic-acid group of formula: PO(OM)2 is coupled with matrix polymer by the following reactions. The Friedel Crafts reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to aromatic ring of polymer, nucleophilic addition reaction (A) of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to sulfinate of polymer or nucleophilic addition reaction (B) of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to metal salt of imino group of polymer. The chemically-modified fullerene does not contain organic compound.    M=H, alkali metal ion, 1-5C alkyl or phenyl.
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a guide member (170) inclined towards an upper direction of an engine mount (191) provided in a back side at intervals with respect to a vehicle mounting apparatus e.g. inverter (720), mounted on a mounting base (211). The structure is extended to the back side of a vehicle main body with respect to the inverter. A connection member (150) connects the guide member and the inverter, when the inverter is pressed from the vehicle main body front side towards back.    USE - Fixation structure for a vehicle mounting apparatus i.e. inverter (claimed), in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a converter, a reactor, a condenser, and a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connection member connects the guide member and the inverter when the inverter is pressed from the vehicle main body front side towards back, so that the collision of the vehicle mounting apparatus with members of other vehicle is suppressed, thus preventing the vehicle mounting apparatus from getting damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fixation structure.    Fixation structure (10)    Connection member (150)    Guide member (170)    Engine mount (191)    Mounting base (211)    Inverter (720)
NOVELTY - A catalyst uses a powder of copper group quasicrystal which uses copper as main element and contains aluminum and scandium.    USE - Catalyst is used in hydrogen generators used for producing hydrogen (both claimed) for use as fuel in fuel cells of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent economical efficiency and stable catalytic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves pulverizing ingot of copper group quasicrystal containing aluminum and scandium, to obtain a powder of copper group quasicrystal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-supply device (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Evaporator (5)    Reactor (7)    Heat supply device (8)
NOVELTY - A substrate (1) having specific property is prepared, and line-formed catalyst metal layer(s) (2) is positioned and formed on the surface(s) of the substrate. The substrate is accommodated in a container (3) and heated in a specific environment. A carbon-containing gas is supplied to the substrate surface on which the catalyst metal layer is formed, to obtain a graphene sheet (6). The height of catalyst metal layer from the substrate is made the film thickness according to the number of layers of graphene sheet to be formed.    USE - Manufacture of graphene sheet for use in fuel cells and displays.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of graphene sheets having large area, with easy adjustment of width, length, and film thickness. Automation of production process is also enabled. The substrate has excellent adhesiveness with graphene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of graphene sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Groove (1a)    Catalyst metal layer (2)    Container (3)    Graphene sheet (6)    Transfer component (7)
NOVELTY - The tool (40) has an insertion part (46) integrally provided in a front-end part (44t) of a main-body part (44), and a handle part (20) of a fastening pin (16) inserted in the insertion part. A holding part (47) is attached to the insertion part to hold the fastening pin in the insertion part. A discharge part (48) is arranged at the main-body part, to extrude and discharge surplus material of the fastening pin from the insertion part. A through hole (41) is formed inside a grip part (43) of the main-body part.    USE - Pin hit tool for fastening laminated plate materials in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge part can efficiently extrude and discharge the surplus material of the fastening pin from the insertion part, so that the work time of the pin hit is stabilized, thus improving productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pin hit tool.    Fastening pin (16)    Handle part (20)    Pin hit tool (40)    Through hole (41)    Grip part (43)    Main-body part (44)    Front-end part (44t)    Insertion part (46)    Holding part (47)    Discharge part (48)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery case installed on a foot board of an electric motor car and formed with a locking hole, and a T-shaped locking plate placed between the case and the board. The lock plate is made from steel material, and a transverse plate is provided on a side of the case and the foot board. A through hole is formed in a vertical plate. The through hole of the vertical plate corresponds to the locking hole, and a locking head of a theft-proof lock is locked into the locking hole through the through hole of the vertical plate.    USE - Theft-proof device for a storage battery of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device requires only to open or close the theft-proof lock to resist thefts of the storage battery of the electric motor car or to take the storage battery out of the battery case for charging according to the need of a user. The device is safe, reliable, aesthetic in appearance, simple in structure, convenient to operate and inexpensive, and has better theft-proof effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a theft-proof device for a storage battery of an electric motor car.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains metal particles of platinum and metallic element buried in solid solution. The solid solution contains oxide of zirconium, cerium, iron and/or yttrium. The amount of metallic element with respect to platinum is 0.001-500 weight%. The metallic element is chosen from platinum, gold, silver, copper, iron, palladium, nickel, iridium, rhodium, cobalt, osmium and ruthenium.    USE - Catalyst is used for water gas shift reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and efficiently performs water gas shift reaction and provides hydrogen and carbon dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves impregnating platinum on solid solution, adding metallic element, drying by adding acid and baking dried product.
NOVELTY - A composition contains polyvinylidene fluoride and boron nitride filler. The composition has insoluble solution residue percentage of 1% or more as measured using specific relation and when immersed in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone which is 100 times the mass of the composition at 25 degrees C for 1 week.    USE - Composition is used for heat drum of thermal development apparatus, insulation coating material of electric wire, nozzle of puffer-type gas shutoff machine, positive temperature coefficient element, sliding component, separator for fuel cell, gas barrier film, coat material of outdoor tent, and holder of chemical substance.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has high tensile elasticity modulus and tensile elongation rate, and provides compact having excellent stain prevention property, solvent resistance, thermal conductivity, arc-energy proof property and slipperiness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition contains polyvinylidene fluoride and boron nitride filler. The composition has insoluble solution residue percentage of 1% or more as measured using relation: (mass of the initial stage of the composition/mass of the residue which dissolved with the composition and remained)x 100, and when immersed in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone which is 100 times the mass of the composition at 25 degrees C for 1 week. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composition, which involves mixing polyvinylidene fluoride and boron nitride filler such that melting point of polyvinylidene fluoride and boron nitride filler is less than the decomposition temperature.
NOVELTY - A thermal storage material microcapsule consists of a film and thermal storage material. The film contains resin obtained by reacting compound having amino groups and/or hydroxy groups, and polyvalent isocyanate compounds. The polyvalent isocyanate compound contains carbodiimide modification component.    USE - Thermal storage material microcapsule is used for clothing, bedding, super cooling inhibitor, heat insulating material, electronic component, gas adsorption agent, building material, air conditioning component, industrial component, agricultural component, house hold article and medical material, and for fuel cell and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal storage material microcapsule has excellent solvent resistance.
NOVELTY - A thermal storage material microcapsule consists of a film and a thermal storage material. The film contains resin obtained by reacting compound having amino groups and/or hydroxy groups, and polyvalent isocyanate compounds.    USE - Thermal storage material microcapsule is used for clothing, bedding, super cooling inhibitor, heat insulating material, electronic component, gas adsorption agent, building material, air conditioning component, industrial component, agricultural component, house hold article and medical material, and for fuel cell and incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal storage material microcapsule has excellent solvent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermal storage material microcapsule consists of a film and a thermal storage material. The film contains resin obtained by reacting a compound having amino groups and/or hydroxy groups, and a polyvalent isocyanate compounds. At least one of polyvalent isocyanate compounds is isocyanate compound of formula: Z(-(CH2)n-NCO)m (1).    z=monocyclic or polycyclic m value cycloalkane ring optionally having substituent;    m=2-6;and    n=1-6.
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises positive electrode which contains positive electrode active material (preferably compound lithium manganate ( less than or equal to 30 mass%) and olivine type compound phosphoric acid iron lithium) formed on positive electrode collector, and negative electrode containing negative electrode active material (preferably graphite) formed on negative electrode collector.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion secondary cell used for assembled battery used as power supply for motor drive in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, electric train, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle in the form of motorbike, passenger car, bus, truck and light car. Can also be used for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The precipitation of lithium is prevented, and coulomb efficiency, cycling characteristics and charging capacitance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) lithium ion secondary cell;    (2) assembled battery; and    (3) vehicle.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator is formed by press-molding a preformed material (14) formed in plate-shape, using a molding die (15). The preformed material has a sandwich structure having a sheet (14B) containing thermoplastic resin (5-20%) coated to graphite and interposed between a pair of sheet (14A). The sheet (14A) is formed by carrying out sheet-forming (a) of a raw material containing fiber filler and expanded graphite. The thermoplastic resin is polypropylene resin. The fiber filler is carbon fiber or acrylic fiber.    USE - Fuel cell separator is used for fuel cell used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator having favorable flexibility, gas impermeable property, mechanical strength, specific resistance, electroconductivity, lightweight property, recyclability and mold processing property is efficiently manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram explaining manufacture of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preformed material (14)    Sheets (14A,14B)    Molding die (15)    Primary formation process (S1)    Secondary formation process (S2)    Sheet forming process (a)    Integration process (b)    Lamination process (c)
NOVELTY - A catalyst precursor contains carbon organometallic compound microparticles in which the organometallic compound (2) is adsorbed to conductive carbon microparticles (1).    USE - Catalyst precursor is used for manufacturing catalyst (claimed) for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric appliances, portable-type computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst precursor provides highly efficient polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst precursor, which involves carrying out dissolution of organometallic compound and conductive carbon microparticles in presence of organic solvent by heating, thermally-decomposing the organometallic compound, making the organometallic compound adsorb to the surface of conductive carbon microparticles in the organic solvent, and forming carbon organometallic compound microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of carbon organometallic compound microparticles and carbon metal compound microparticles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Conductive carbon microparticles (1)    Organometallic compound (2)    Metal ultrafine particle (3)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator is formed by press-molding a preformed material (14) formed in plate-shape, using a molding die (15). The preformed material has prepreg integrated (b) by accumulation and bonding of papermaking sheet (14A) and sheet-like component (14B) by thermocompression. The papermaking sheet is formed by carrying out sheet-forming (a) of raw material containing fiber filler and expanded graphite. The sheet-like component contains thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resin is polypropylene resin. The fiber filler is carbon fiber or aramid fiber.    USE - Fuel cell separator is used for fuel cell used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator having favorable flexibility, gas impermeable property, mechanical strength, water resistance, chemical resistance, recyclability and mold processing property is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram explaining manufacture of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preformed material (14)    Papermaking sheet (14A)    Sheet-like material (14B)    Molding die (15)    Primary formation process (S1)    Secondary formation process (S2)    Sheet forming process (a)    Integration process (b)    Lamination process (c)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains an epoxy resin, an anion curing initiator, and a carbon material containing low crystalline artificial graphite (5-100 mass%).    USE - Resin composition is used for separator of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides separator having excellent heat resistance, electroconductivity and strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a separator of fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Flat portion (11)    Partition (12)    Channel (13)
NOVELTY - An all-solid type lithium secondary battery has electrode(s) comprising electrode composite material including active material (1), electroconductive auxiliary material, solid polymer electrolyte (3) and inorganic solid electrolyte powder (5). The volume ratio of solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder in electrode composite material is less than 50%.    USE - All-solid type lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for portable equipments such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid type lithium secondary battery has improved discharging load characteristics and cycle life by reducing internal resistance, and reliability. The battery is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid type lithium secondary battery has electrode(s) comprising electrode composite material including active material, electroconductive auxiliary material, solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder. The volume ratio of solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder in electrode composite material is less than 50%. The volume ratio of inorganic solid electrolyte powder in the electrode composite material is less than 30%. The inorganic solid electrolyte powder consists of oxide containing lithium, compound containing lithium and halogen, or compound containing lithium and nitrogen. Preferably, the inorganic solid electrolyte powder contains crystals of lithium-germanium-titanium-silicon-phosphorus oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode for all-solid type lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of electrode composite material.    Electrode active material (1)    Electrode collector (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte (3)    Conductive support agent (4)    Inorganic solid electrolyte powder (5)
NOVELTY - The production apparatus has a pressure roller (7) which contacts with surrounding surface of capacitor element (6) wound around a core (5) at front end of a swivelable arm (8). The arm cooperates with the pressure roller, and is moved along winding direction of the capacitor element or is distanced from the capacitor element.    USE - Production apparatus of metallized film capacitor element used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of wrinkles in the metallized film is prevented, and a capacitor element with stable performance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the capacitor element production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metallized film (1)    Core (5)    Capacitor element (6)    Pressure roller (7)    Swivelable arm (8)
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator (2), which is provided with a stator winding, and a rotor (1) arranged inside the stator. A permanent magnet (16) is embedded at a salient pole (11) to generate magnetic flux. A short circuit magnetic path (12) short-circuits a magnetic pole of the magnet, which is embedded at the salient pole. The magnetic pole of the magnet is embedded at another salient pole, which is adjacent to the former salient pole. A flux barrier (13) is provided between rotary axial centers so that short circuit magnetic path is interrupted.    USE - Electric motor i.e. stator armature type synchronous electric motor, for e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor has good output performance, and reduces the usage-amount of a magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an electric motor.    Rotor (1)    Stator (2)    Salient pole (11)    Short circuit magnetic path (12)    Flux barrier (13)    Permanent magnet (16)
NOVELTY - A solar photovoltaic cell (95) that uses titania whose bandgap has been shifted into the more abundant part of the solar spectrum by employing stress. Light (90) from the sun is incident onto a polycarbonate cover (91) having the stress-inducing undulations. A transparent indium tin oxide conducting layer (92) is applied to the polycarbonate cover and is followed with the titania layer (93) and conducting backplane (94) to produce voltage (96).    USE - Engine for a vehicle (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor film is very thin to contribute to the low cost of the engine. The simple one-layer structure cathode without more exotic and costly semiconductors also keeps down the cost although even multilayer semiconductor structures would still be inexpensive with this method. There is no need for a tracking mechanism because the nano-optics has a large angular field of view and keeps the sun focused on the interface over much of the day.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The semiconductor thin film is comprised of titania forms such as anatase, rutile, brookite and/or amorphous titania. The semiconductor thin film comprises strontium titanate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) vehicle;    (2) method of operating the engine    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the photovoltaic cell.    Light from sun (90)    Polycarbonate layer (91)    Transparent indium tin oxide conducting layer (92)    Titania layer (93)    Conducting backplane (94)    Solar photovoltaic cell (95)    Voltage (96)
NOVELTY - Use of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) mixed polymer (I), for preparing a catalytic ink, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful for preparing the catalytic ink to fabricate: a fuel cell electrode; a membrane-electrode assembly of a fuel cell; and a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) economically, easily and efficiently prepares the catalytic ink with improved viscosity thus capable of uniformly depositing the ink on a side of the electrode and improving the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a catalytic ink comprising a catalyst and (I); and    (2) a process for filling the catalytic ink, where the filling is carried out by ink jet.
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode groove (1) and graphite current collector (2). The external edge of the graphite current collector and external edge of the inner hole of electrode groove are bonded in parallel using binding agent (3) to form an integrated structure. The shape and size of the flow field with current collector are same as the electrode groove. The edge of the current collector is overlapped with external frame of the electrode groove.    USE - Electrode assembling device for fluid battery (claimed) e.g. vanadium halide redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - Sealing effect is improved by using graphite current collector. The possibility of halogen is reduced and use of rubber is saved. The requirement for fastening during sealing is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the electrode assembling device.    Electrode groove (1)    Graphite current collector (2)    Binding agent (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery core (4) spaced by a three-layer compound diaphragm (7) that is placed between a positive polar sheet (5) and a negative polar sheet (6). The positive polar sheet is encapsulated in a square column shape battery shell (1) via a plastic film (8). A cover (3) of the shell is fixed with a positive polar column (9) and a negative polar column (10) insulated with the cover. The polar columns connected with the polar sheets are provided with an explosion-proof valve. The polar columns and the polar sheets are fixedly connected by stainless steel bolts (11).    USE - Battery for a multi-element electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long service life, quick charging speed, no memory effect, small self discharge and long-time storage. The charging recycle times in the normal working condition are greater than 500 -1000 times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi-element electric automobile battery.    Square column shape battery shell (1)    Cover (3)    Battery core (4)    Positive polar sheet (5)    Negative polar sheet (6)    Three-layer compound diaphragm (7)    Plastic film (8)    Positive polar column (9)    Negative polar column (10)    Stainless steel bolts (11)
NOVELTY - This novel invention provides a regenerative braking system in an optimal way of restoring electric energy from mechanical energy, and is applicable to pure or hybrid electric vehicles. This regenerative braking system is composed of ultracapacitor cells, power electronic switches, and a core controller, engaged with electric motor, motor drive and power storage system. The optimal restoration of mechanical while braking is realized by the driving command, braking command, motor speed and/or a built-in curve of smooth deceleration. The core controller is responsible to adjust the induced current from motor that can enter into energy storage unit, and in turn to control the magnetic braking force on the motor and wheel. This regenerative braking system operates to restore the induced power from a rotating motor while braking, so that the limited energy from power storage unit can be reused to increase the driving range of electric vehicles.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an internal series-parallel connection device of the PCB fuel cell. By means of properties of high conductivity and compressibility of the high conductive, each of the planar membrane electrode modules is made to achieve, after assembly, series or parallel connection through high conductive soft graphite piece.
NOVELTY - The drive unit has an electric motor arranged within a wheel rim, and a power electronics for controlling energy flow between an electric energy storage and the electric motor. The energy storage and the power electronics are arranged together with the electric motor within the wheel rim, where the electric motor is formed as a permanently excited synchronous machine and an external rotor. The power electronics has a terminal for a charging device to charge the energy storage that is arranged within a stator.    USE - Hybrid drive unit for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy storage and the power electronics are arranged together with the electric motor within the wheel rim, thus completely integrating a hybrid drive in the wheel of the vehicle, and hence converting a non-hybrid vehicle into a hybrid vehicle. The conversion of the non-hybrid vehicle into the hybrid vehicle saves fuel and fulfills environmental conditions.
NOVELTY - The system has a ventilation enclosure (10) for evacuating fluids e.g. hydrogen gas emanating from the fuel cell power modules, and encompasses the module to contain fluid egress and to provide air ingress into the enclosure. The exhaust fluid is drawn from the enclosure and is discharged towards ventilation shaft (80) through a vent opening of power module, so that the pressure within the enclosure is maintained lower than ambient pressure based on preset value.    USE - Electric energy generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fluid inside the enclosure is prevented reliably, while improving the safety of components of power module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for ventilating fuel cell power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of ventilation enclosure of fuel cell power module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ventilation enclosure (10)    Rear side (14)    Front side (16)    Rack rail (22)    Ventilation shaft (80)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a reformate chamber (30) which is arranged at the downstream of a reformer (2) and is provided with a wall containing a heat exchange interface (17). A fuel steam mixing chamber (10) feeds mixture of fuel and steam into the reformer. The mixing chamber is arranged in a position corresponding to the heat exchange interface so as to enable heat exchange between the reformate chamber and mixing chamber.    USE - Fuel cell stack and reformer assembly for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency and operativity of the assembly can be improved without increasing its cost and design complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of feeding reformate to fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell stack and reformer assembly.    Reformer (2)    Mixing chamber (10)    Base plate (11)    Heat exchange interface (17)    Reformate chamber (30)
NOVELTY - The unit has a battery including a battery terminal for being connected to a battery cable socket. A fusible connection body (12) has an L shaped case (16) provided with sides (42, 44), where the sides are opposite to lateral surfaces forming a corner part of the battery. A bus bar is connected to a fusible part, and extends from the side (42) of the case. Ribs (52, 54) are provided on the sides of the case, and are formed to be stopped against the lateral surfaces of the battery, respectively.    USE - Fusible connection unit for being fixed on a terminal of a battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ribs are provided on the sides of the case, and are formed to be stopped against the lateral surfaces of the battery in a reliable manner to prevent the fusible connection body from being rotated with the rotation of a nut, so that the excessive load is not applied on the connection body and the cable socket, thus preventing the connection body and the cable socket from being damaged, and assuring better longevity to the connection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lower side perspective view of a fusible connection unit.    Fusible connection body (12)    L shaped case (16)    Sides (42, 44)    Ribs (52, 54)
NOVELTY - A vehicle has engine for traction power, an APU (100) and a fuel reservoir. Fuel is used in order to run the engine and APU of the vehicle. APU has fuel processor (104) and fuel cell (122), and fuel processor is provided between the fuel reservoir and fuel cell. A first heat exchanger (114) heated by gasses that comes from water condenser (120) separates DME fuel from the lubricant included in the DME before supplying DME fuel to fuel processor.    USE - Vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable separation of DME fuel from the lubricant included in the DME.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an APU; and    (2) an APU process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of the APU.    APU (100)    Fuel processor (104)    First heat exchanger (114)    Water condenser (120)    Fuel cell (122)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (60) including a rapid warm-up processing module (66) performing rapid warp-up by low-efficiency power generation of a fuel cell (44). A fuel cell (FC) output command value calculating module (70) calculates an output command value of the fuel cell based on a limited torque command value. A storage device (62) stores a system voltage characteristic map (64) that is a torque-rotation speed characteristic of a rotating electric machine corresponding to a system voltage.    USE - Drive control system for a fuel cell-equipped vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a drive control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (44)    Control unit (60)    Storage device (62)    System voltage characteristic map (64)    Rapid warm-up processing module (66)    Fuel cell output command value calculating module (70)
NOVELTY - A heat source (160) generates heat energy to provide the generated heat energy to the reforming reaction unit. A fuel supply (120) stores and supplies the fuel to a fuel reforming apparatus (130). A fuel cell main portion (110) generates the electrical energy through the electrochemical reaction of the reforming gas with an oxidizing agent. A flue gas postprocessor (170) induces the oxidation-reduction reaction in a flue gas exhausted by combustion reaction of the heat source.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The flue gas postprocessor can reduce the toxic ingredient content to predetermined value by effectively removing toxic ingredients such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxide in the flue gas generated from the heat source. Hence, the competitiveness of product is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell main portion (110)    Fuel supply (120)    Fuel reforming apparatus (130)    Heat source (160)    Flue gas postprocessor (170)
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes arranged in electro-chemical memory cells (101-110) e.g. lithium-ion-based battery, and/or double layer condensers, where the electrodes are made of metal. Heat conducting cooling plates are provided in thermal contact with connecting terminals (121-130) of the memory cells or the double layer condensers. The cooling plates dissipate the heat energy supplied by the metal electrodes or a metal layer i.e. metal foil, of the electrodes to the connecting terminals over a connection element. The cooling plates are made of metals.    USE - Voltage supplying device for a motor vehicle such as passenger car and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting cooling plates dissipate the heat energy supplied by the metal electrodes or the metal layer of the electrodes to the connecting terminals over the connection element, so that the heat can be dissipated directly at a developing location in automobiles in a reliable manner. The device is designed in such a manner that the reliability of the device is increased while avoiding short-circuits of the device. The constructional expenditure of the device is relatively small. The device has high life span.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a memory cell module with memory cells.    Memory cell module (100)    Electro-chemical memory cells (101-110)    Connecting terminals (121-130)    Electrical links (140-145)    Contact tabs (160-165)
NOVELTY - A quasi bipolar electrode (120) has a current collector, positive and negative active material layers that are formed on both sides of the current collector. The positive and negative active material layers of the quasi bipolar electrode are separated by a current collector extension portion. The electrode assembly stacks multiple electrodes with opposite polarity. A conductive strip (140) is connected to the current collection extension portion of the electrode for enabling electrical connection with neighboring electrode.    USE - Stacking type electrochemical cell for industrial application and vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable and simple electrochemical cell is manufactured. The electrochemical cell structure is easily assembled for modularization and serial connection. The voltage equalization can be achieved through the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the stacking of the electrodes in the case.    Mono polar electrodes (110)    Quasi bipolar electrode (120)    Case (130)    Conductive strip (140)
NOVELTY - The power inverter (44) is controlled using discontinuous pulse width modulated (DPWM) signal to generate modulated voltage waveform to drive electric motor (50) such as sinusoidally-wound alternating current (AC) motor, when commanded torque is greater than preset torque level and commanded speed of motor is above preset speed level. The inverter is controlled using continuous pulse width modulated (CPWM) signal to generate modulated voltage waveform, when commanded torque is below preset torque level and commanded speed is below preset speed level.    USE - Method for controlling power inverter coupled to electric motor of electric drive system (claimed) of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in sedan, wagon, truck, sport utility vehicle (SUV), two-wheel drive (2WD) vehicle, four-wheel drive (4WD) and electric and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter losses and power loss are reduced hence efficiency and performance of electric drive system are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of power inverter.    Voltage source (42)    Power inverter (44)    Electric motor (50)    Upper switch (60)    Lower switch (66)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying (52) the end cell heater failure and setting (54) a cooling fluid pump to maximum speed to drive cooling fluid into fuel cell stack. The maximum output power of the stack is limited (56) and the maximum temperature of cooling fluid is limited (58). The anti-flooding processes used to reduce water accumulation in stack are turned-off (60). The cathode stoichiometry adjustments for relative humidity control from water accumulating in cathode floe channels in the stack is turned-off (62).    USE - Method of taking remedial for proton exchange membrane fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the fuel cell stack is prevented so that the operation of the fuel cell system and the vehicle are continued reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of taking remedial step for end cell heater failure.    Identifying end cell heater failure (52)    Setting cooling fluid pump to maximum speed (54)    Limiting maximum stack power (56)    Limiting maximum temperature of cooling fluid (58)    Turning off anti-flooding processes (60)    Turning off cathode stoichiometry adjustments (62)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a loading area (16) of a motor vehicle (12), where the loading area is partially limited. Electrical lines (18) are provided for supplying/discharging of supply/discharge medium or electric energy. An interface is provided for connecting a fuel cell module. The supply medium comprises fuel and oxygen, and the discharge medium comprises exhaust gas. Another interface is provided for connecting an air conditioning module (30). An external air guide (32) is attached for supplying air conditioned air to a motor vehicle interior (34).    USE - Receiving device for a fuel cell module (claimed) e.g. high temperature fuel cell system such as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), and low temperature fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM)-fuel cell, for generating electric energy in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interface is provided for connecting the fuel cell module, thus allowing comfortable coupling of the fuel cell module with the motor vehicle in a simple manner without expenditure in connection with the supply/discharge of the supply/discharge medium or electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell module with an interface for coupling with an interface of a receiving device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle with a loading area, a fuel cell module and an air conditioning module.    Receiving device (10)    Motor vehicle (12)    Loading area (16)    Electrical lines (18)    Air conditioning module (30)    External air guide (32)    Motor vehicle interior (34)
NOVELTY - A target power generation amount of solid oxide fuel cell module is determined (S1). The flow rate of air supplied to the fuel cell module is increased (S2). The flow rate of water supplied to the fuel cell module is increased (S3). The flow rate of fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell module is increased (S4). The power generation amount of fuel cell module is increased (S5). A detection of whether power generation amount of fuel cell module reaches the target power generation amount or more is performed (S7).    USE - Operation method of fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive increase in the fuel utilization ratio and fuel cell stack temperature can be suppressed. Degradation of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) due to air depletion or carbon deposition, oxidation of separators, etc., can be suppressed, while maintaining the load tracking ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of operation of fuel cell system.    Target power generation amount determining step (S1)    Air flow rate increasing step (S2)    Water flow rate increasing step (S3)    Fuel gas flow rate increasing step (S4)    Power generation amount increasing step (S5)    Step for detecting whether power generation amount of fuel cell module reaches target power generation amount or more (S7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has layer(s) of anode electrode (12) for oxidizing fuel, layer(s) of cathode electrode (13) for reducing oxygen, and layer(s) of polymer electrolyte membrane having ion exchange group. The fuel cell contains a ligand capable of forming a ligand complex based on metal ion (M). The common logarithm value of complexing constant ( beta n) is 15 or more. The ligand satisfies specific relation relating metal ion having oxidation reduction potential of 0-2 V.    USE - Fuel cell is used for motor vehicles, household appliance and portable device, such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electronic still camera and robots.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of polymer electrolyte membrane by chemical oxidation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell has layer(s) of anode electrode (12) for oxidizing fuel, layer(s) of cathode electrode (13) for reducing oxygen, and layer(s) of polymer electrolyte membrane having ion exchange group. The fuel cell contains a ligand capable of forming a ligand complex based on metal ion (M). The common logarithm value of complexing constant ( beta n) is 15 or more. The complexing constant satisfies relation given by: beta n=(M(L)n)/(M)(L)power(n), and ligand satisfies relation given by: M+nL less than or equal to M(L), where M is metal ion having oxidation reduction potential of 0-2 V with normal hydrogen electrode reference, n is 1-8, and L is ligand. The metal ion is iron ion (Fe2+ and/or Fe3+). The ligand complex is iron complex ((Fe(CN)6)3- and/or (Fe(CN)6)4-). The electrolyte membrane contains hydrocarbon group polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for component for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of structure of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode electrode (12)    Anode pole porous electroconductive sheet (12a)    Cathode electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The valve (50) has a main body (54) having a valve seat formed to abut a portion of the valve head (52) to create a fluid tight seal. An elastically deformable pressure chamber (62) is disposed in either the valve head or the valve body. The elastically deformable pressure chamber is elastically deformed when the valve seat abuts a portion of the valve head.    USE - Valve for controlling flow of e.g. hydrogen gas to the fuel cell stack of a cooling system or a fuel cell system (claimed) used in the generation of electric power in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes plastic deformation of the valve with the use of an elastically deformable pressure chamber to prevent leakage between the valve head and the valve body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the valve in a closed position.    Valve (50)    Valve head (52)    Main body (54)    Outlet port (58)    Elastically deformable pressure chamber (62)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an upper connection section (14a) that connects two walls of upper frame of a cradle frame (16). A controller (150) for controlling the fuel cell system (100) is positioned between the two walls, with a heat sink arranged in one of the walls.    USE - Vehicle e.g. two-wheeled fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller is positioned between two walls of upper frame of cradle frame, the space occupied by the controller is reduced, thus reducing the size of the vehicle. Since a heat sink is arranged in one of the walls, heat radiation can be stimulated, and controller can be cooled smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Upper connection section (14a)    Cradle frame (16)    Fuel cell system (100)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply system (100) has a hydrogen storage tank (7) and a buffer tank (10) which stores the hydrogen temporarily which is sent by the hydrogen storage tank. The hydrogen storage material (1) is equipped inside the buffer tank. The hydrogen storage material is equipped with several kinds of hydrogen storage alloys and discharge of hydrogen is performed under different pressure.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The small size and high capacity buffer tank is obtained by providing hydrogen storage material in a buffer tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen storage material (1)    Fuel cell (6)    Hydrogen storage tank (7)    Buffer tank (10)    Hydrogen supply system (100)
NOVELTY - A low-friction sliding component has two sliding faces which are relatively slid through the material of lubricant. At least one sliding face of the two sliding faces has a diamond-like carbon film (4). The material of lubricant is hydrogel (3) containing liner macromolecule on the polymer gel surface in polymer gel.    USE - Low-friction sliding component is used for fuel cell, internal combustion engine for motor vehicle, transmission for motor vehicle, suspension for motor vehicle, and medical equipment such as artificial joint.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding component has low friction property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the installation of the friction sliding compound.    Axis (1)    Bearing (2)    Hydrogel (3)    Diamond-like carbon film (4)
NOVELTY - The battery hood (16) has a handle (31) that is arranged at the upper direction of a connector (27), which is superposed at the front section of a hood body (16a). The connector joins a battery (14), a propulsion motor (20), and a control apparatus (21) to a floor space (17).    USE - Battery hood for cargo handling vehicle such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Improves external appearance of the truck irrespective of exposing the connector by superposing to the front section of the hood body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the forklift truck.    Battery (14)    Battery hood (16)    Hood body (16a)    Floor space (17)    Propulsion motor (20)    Control apparatus (21)    Connector (27)    Handle (31)
NOVELTY - The casting apparatus has main heaters (2) arranged in downward direction from center portion of each casting mold with fixed casting mold and movement casting mold (1). A cooling pipe (3) is arranged upwardly from the center portion of casting mold. A space heater (4) is arranged in fixed casting mold or movement casting mold. The space heater is arranged at edge portion of casting mold upwardly than at center portion of movement casting mold.    USE - Casting apparatus of lattice board for lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space heater is arranged at edge portion of casting mold upwardly than at center portion of movement casting mold. Hence the temperature distribution of center and edge portions of casting mold can be relieved by the space heater arranged in downward direction of cooling pipe. The casting defects such as void crease and crack in the lattice board are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the casting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Movement casting mold (1)    Main heater (2)    Cooling pipe (3)    Space heater (4)    Spacer (5)
NOVELTY - The large and small diameter cylindrical portions (9,13) are connected to the frame of the vehicle. Two fixed elements (5,6) comprises flange portion (10,14) which protrudes from the outer peripheral surfaces of small and large cylindrical portion in a radial direction. The bolt (12) is provided for fixing the fixed elements to the fuel cell unit. The rubber material (7) having electrical insulation property and resilience property is arranged between the flanges of the two fixed elements.    USE - Support structure of fuel cell unit for vehicle e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of components provided in the housing of fuel cell unit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the support structure of fuel cell unit.    Fixed elements (5,6)    Rubber material (7)    Large diameter cylindrical portion (9)    Flange portions (10,14)    Bolt (12)    Small diameter cylindrical portion (13)
NOVELTY - The reformer (40) has several honeycomb catalyst portions (80a-80c) with several channels (78a-78c) for distributing the raw fuel containing modification catalyst. A pressure regulation portion supplies the raw fuel to several channels of honeycomb catalyst portion equally. The sum total of cross-sectional area of the channels is set uniformly.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of flow volume of raw material in each channel can be equalized and the unmodified gas is suppressed, so that the reformation efficiency is improved. The pressure loss occurring during the distribution of raw fuel is reduced effectively. The size of reformer is reduced, since the sum total of cross-sectional area of channel is set uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the reformer.    Reformer (40)    Cylindrical structure (70)    Partition plate (72a-72c)    Raw fuel channels (78a-78c)    Honeycomb-catalyst portions (80a-80c)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an alternating current (AC) alternator (41) and a generator (43) are connected to an engine (40). A battery (45) is connected to a generator through an automatic voltage regulator (44), to store the electric power generated by the generator. A direct current (DC)/AC inverter (46) converts the DC voltage outputted from the battery (45) into the AC voltage. The energy stored in the battery is required by vehicle when performing demonstration of a multifunctional device (16). The battery is lead storage battery or polymer dry cell.    USE - Demonstration vehicle such as hybrid car, step van and truck for carrying demo device e.g. multifunctional device.    ADVANTAGE - The demonstration of the multifunctional device can be performed effectively by using the energy stored in the battery. Thus, the engine of the vehicle is stopped while performing demonstration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery charging method; and    (2) program includes instructions to determine whether desired electric energy is obtained in a desired time to perform demonstration work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multifunctional device (16)    Engine (40)    AC alternator (41)    Generator (43)    Automatic voltage regulator (44)    Battery (45)    DC/AC inverter (46)
NOVELTY - The battery has a fixing member for uniting a humidifier that is arranged in a side, where the humidifier and a unit cell are formed together. An electrode is arranged in sides of an electrolyte. An electrolyte film is formed on a bipolar plate, which is equipped with multiple fuel channels and air channels. Power is generated due to an electro chemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen with a fuel anode and an air electrode in two sides of the electrolyte film. A housing plate and the unit cell are integrally combined with the fixing member.    USE - Fuel battery for use in a fuel system (claimed) i.e. electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces the installation space, and prevents the pressure loss generated between the humidifier and the stack unit due to the air channel of stack. The battery prevents the moisture overflow in the stack unit, and the separate piping avoids connection of the humidification part and the stack, thus miniaturizing size of the fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a stack unit in a fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell battery has a surface pressure compensator for compensating surface pressure between multiple units. A fixing member is provided for laminating and tightening the unit cells. Electricity is generated by an electro-chemical reaction between oxygen and hydrogen. A fuel anode and an air electrode are arranged in both sides of an electrolyte film. The surface pressure compensator is formed integrally in the unit cell.    USE - Fuel cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The surface pressure compensator is provided for compensating surface pressure between multiple units, and the fixing member is provided for laminating and tightening the unit cells, and hence enables to fix the surface pressure between each unit cell, reduces leakage of the fuel, improves conductivity, and ensures an improved efficiency of the fuel cell battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining frequency absolute value as a predefined value. The absolute value of frequency of Q-axis voltage is calculated. The determination of misconnected power cable is done through software when a power cable supplies electricity between a motor and an inverter.    USE - Method for detection and correction of misconnected power cable of inverter and motor of hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining frequency absolute value as a predefined value, and absolute value of frequency of Q-axis voltage is calculated, and hence ensures cost-effective production and improved performance of the motor control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a detection and correction method of misconnected power cable. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has a trundle provided on a lower end towards a corner, where the trundle is matched with a guide groove that is formed in a motor car.    USE - Storage battery for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The user can conveniently move the battery by slightly inclining the battery for departing from the ground and enabling the trundle to touch the ground. The motor car can be provided with the guide groove matched with the trundle of the battery, so the battery is more convenient and labor-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a wind wheel (1) for extracting wind energy, where the wind wheel is connected with a drive device. An energy extracting device part is fixed to an outside part of a train carriage by a frame (8). A drive mechanism (7) is installed between the drive device and working units. A hollow metal frame is fixed in the drive mechanism. A hollow tube (5) is installed above the hollow metal frame. A support winding is installed on the hollow tube. A box metal frame is provided in the drive device. A bottom end of the frame is fixedly connected with a train carriage body.    USE - Multi-direction energy extracting device for a train.    ADVANTAGE - The device extracts kinetic energy generated from motion of the train, converts the kinetic energy into mechanical energy and electric energy, and provides new energy for a train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-direction energy extracting device.    Wind wheel (1)    Revolving body (4)    Hollow tube (5)    Drive mechanism (7)    Frame (8)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a frame placed at a rear side of a seat that is equipped with a rear vertical shaft. The rear vertical shaft is fixed with a rear-direction handle at a height suitable for supporting standing people. The rear-direction handle is provided with a power switch and a braking grab handle. A lower part of the rear vertical shaft with the rear-direction handle is provided with a rear chain wheel. A front wheel fork is equipped with a front chain wheel on a shaft neck. A chain connects the front chain wheel with the rear chain wheel.    USE - Multi-functional move-assistant electric tricycle for old/handicapped people.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is provided with the support and traction of the move-assistant vehicle that performs walk-training other than riding with the support from the rear-direction handle. The tricycle is utilized by the nurse to lead heavy handicapped or old people who cannot self-use the move-assistant vehicle for outdoor activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional move-assistant electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The storage (1) has an electro-chemical cell (3) i.e. lithium ion accumulator, and a latent heat storage system (9), which contains a phase change material such as paraffin or salt hydrate. A heat exchanger (15) receives heat from an environment and transfers the heat to the environment. A control unit controls tempering of the electro-chemical energy storage. The electro-chemical cell is enclosed by a heat conducting material (7), and the latent heat storage system surrounds the heat conducting material. A tempering equipment (13) e.g. pipe, is arranged in the latent heat storage system.    USE - Electro-chemical energy storage for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle for supply of electricity for driving (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The storage utilizes the lithium ion accumulator, thus sufficiently and efficiently operating the hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles. The latent heat storage system contains the phase change material, thus effectively and securely operating the electro-chemical energy storage at temperature below minus 10 degree Celsius and/or at temperature above 50 degree Celsius.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for temperature control of an electro-chemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an electro-chemical energy storage.    Electro-chemical energy storage (1)    Electro-chemical cell (3)    Power deflectors (5)    Heat conducting material (7)    Latent heat storage system (9)    Tempering equipment (13)    Heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has direct current (DC)/alternate current (AC) converter (20) coupled with a fuel cell system (18). An interface (22) is coupled with the converter for supplying electricity to a vehicle-independent current consumer (12). The interface is accessible with closed vehicle doors, closed windows, closed vehicle roof (14), and closed luggage compartment of the external area of the vehicle. The interface accessible from the outside is arranged in a part of the vehicle. An intermediate cable is provided between the converter and the interface.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter for supplying the vehicle-independent power consumer with electricity serves as mobile alternating voltage source in comfortable way. The vehicle is designed in such a way that danger due to mistake with cables and/or cable drums of other vehicles is avoided, and the interface is protected against environmental influence. The intermediate cable is provided between the converter and the interface accessible from outer area of the vehicle to transmit electricity in a potential-free manner, thus reducing safety accidents caused by electrical impact of the case, and hence grounding the vehicle body over other connection cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying a vehicle-independent power consumer with electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle and a vehicle-independent power consumer, which is attached to the motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Vehicle-independent current consumer (12)    Closed vehicle roof (14)    Fuel cell system (18)    Direct current/alternate current converter (20)    Interface (22)
NOVELTY - A peelable metal foil has a metal foil laminated on surface(s) of metal carrier. The metal foil has layered structure including metal layer (A) vapor-deposited in the interface of metal carrier, and metal layer(s) (B) formed on the metal layer (A) by vapor disposition or electroplating.    USE - Peelable metal foil is used for manufacture of copper clad laminated board used in electrical and electronic equipments, and for electromagnetic shielding component of flat panel display, electrode of thin film capacitor, solar cell panel, secondary battery and fuel cell, terminal of connector, and wiring pattern of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The peelable metal foil is excellent in heat resistance, and peeling property of carrier and metal foil. The peelable metal foil is free from organic component and release layer. The peelable metal foil having ultra-thin metal foil is easily obtained in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A peelable metal foil has a metal foil laminated on surface(s) of metal carrier. The metal foil has layered structure including metal layer (A) vapor-deposited in the interface of metal carrier, and metal layer(s) (B) formed on the metal layer (A) by vapor disposition or electroplating. The metal layers (A,B) contains copper, nickel, zinc, chromium, cobalt, titanium, tin, platinum, silver, gold or their alloys. The metal carrier consists of aluminum foil or copper foil. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of peelable metal foil.
NOVELTY - Vacuum arc vapor deposition sources (5a-5e) perform vapor deposition of a metal material. A film driving unit conveys a film (4) which is a vapor-deposited material. A control unit (65) performs pulse drive of the vacuum arc vapor deposition sources which are arranged in an array to intersect the running direction of the film.    USE - Microparticles forming apparatus for forming microparticles on polymer film used in fuel cell of carbon nanotube or car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of good quality microparticles at quick formation rates and in continuously equalized manner on film. Enables production of film having microparticles to be produced in large quantities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the principal part of the microparticles forming apparatus.    Film (4)    Vacuum arc vapor deposition sources (5a-5e)    Power supply devices (6a-6e)    Control unit (65)    Distance (ts)
NOVELTY - The quick fastener coupling has male and female couplings (7,8) with projections (7a,8a) in the outer surface respectively, such that the projections confront each other when the male coupling is inserted into the female coupling. A detachable connection metal fitting (6) is attached to the outer face of the projections, to constrain the movement of the projections, when male coupling is inserted into the female coupling.    USE - Quick fastener coupling for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used for motor vehicle, house and other commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The shifting of the coupling in the axial direction of the piping is prevented by constraining the movement of the projections in the couplings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the quick fastener coupling.    O-ring (3)    Metal fitting (6)    Male coupling (7)    Projections (7a,8a)    Female coupling (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several detection lines (L1-L11) that are shared between adjacent blocks (B0-B11), to detect voltage of blocks. The detection line (L6) is connected to both ends of a service plug (SP) provided at a battery (10).    USE - Voltage detection apparatus of vehicle-mounted high voltage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The error produced during detection of voltage of battery module is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted high voltage battery (10)    Blocks (B0-B11)    Detection circuit (DC)    Detection lines (L1-L11)    Service plug (SP)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises an integrated assembly (114) of a fuel unit (116) and an aqueous solution unit (118). The fuel unit has a fuel tank (120) holding highly concentrated fuel. A fuel filter (124) purifies the fuel supplied from the fuel tank through a fuel feed pump (136). The fuel feed pump and the fuel filter are attached to the fuel tank.    USE - Fuel cell system for transport apparatus (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and other motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the piping structure can be shortened as fuel feed pump and fuel filter are attached to fuel tank. The assembly and disassembly of the fuel cell system can be performed easily due to the integrated assembly structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Integrated assembly (114)    Fuel unit (116)    Aqueous solution unit (118)    Fuel tank (120)    Fuel filter (124)    Fuel feed pump (136)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator (15) comprising a grooved portion (26) and a protruding portion (27) which are formed in each metal plate (15A,15B). The grooved portion and the protruding portion are positioned in a fuel gas flow path (17) which corresponds to the generation of electric power. The protruding portion is crushed so that a portion of coolant flow path (19) through which the coolant flows through the region which does not generate the electric power is blocked.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inflow of the coolant to the region which does not generate electric power is blocked so that the flow volume of the coolant to the active region is differed in each separator. Thus, the equalization of the temperature distribution can be attained efficiently in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of outer-periphery edge portion of separator of fuel cell.    Separator (15)    Metal plates (15A,15B)    Fuel gas flow path (17)    Coolant flow path (19)    Grooved portion (26)    Protruding portion (27)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (P1) detects the pressure of hydrogen gas in a hydrogen supply flow path (41) connected to a fuel cell (2). A controller (5) judges whether the detected pressure is less than a lack-of-fuel judgment threshold value. The controller changes the threshold value based on either the pressure loss of hydrogen gas in the supply path or the output current of the fuel cell detected by a current sensor (A).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric power generation system installed in residence, building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lack-of-fuel judgment threshold value is changed based on the pressure loss of hydrogen gas in the hydrogen supply flow path, the gas is utilized fully for power generation without any wastage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Controller (5)    Hydrogen supply flow path (41)    Current sensor (A)    Pressure sensor (P1)
NOVELTY - The retention apparatus has a fuel cell which supplies electric power to the rechargeable battery, when a main key switch is in ON state and the charge amount of rechargeable battery is below threshold value. The electric power is supplied from rechargeable battery to vehicle body cover, when main key switch is in OFF state and the charge amount of battery is larger than the threshold value. The supply of electric power to vehicle body cover from the battery is disconnected, when the charge amount of battery is below the threshold value.    USE - Heat retention apparatus of vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The over-discharge state of the rechargeable battery can be prevented and the life of battery is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the electric charging control program of rechargeable battery and the electric power feeding control program. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a lid (7) of dimension smaller than the inner dimension of opening (5a) of case (5), for fitting into the case. The lid and case are attached by using the thermoplastic material between the lid and case. The polarity of the lid is set positive or negative when the polarity of the case is set negative or positive.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in power-assist bicycle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery with vibration resistant impact property, insulation, airtightness and long life reliability is ensured without increasing the number of components and without using the compressive stress of the resin components, thus the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery.    Battery case (5)    Opening (5a)    Lid for negative electrode (7)    Lid outer peripheral surface (7a)    Lid for positive electrode (8)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises electrode active material which uses poly ion complex consisting of cationic organic compound with oxidation reduction property and anionic organic compound.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electrochemical device to power supply of noncommercial household appliances, e.g. motive power source of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer and load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The device has highly favorable cycling characteristics e.g. capacitance or output.
NOVELTY - An anode off-gas supply flow path (29) circulates the fuel waste gas from a fuel cell stack (1) through an anode gas supply flow path (23). An ejector (28) is provided between the flow paths. A secondary regulator (26) for pressure reduction of fuel gas is provided in the anode gas supply flow path, at the upstream side of the ejector. An oil filter (27) is provided in the anode gas supply flow path, between the regulator and the ejector.    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power source of propulsion motor used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oil in the fuel gas is removed reliably, thus the damage of the fuel cell stack due to oil is avoided while suppressing pressure loss in the oil filter and preventing freezing within the oil filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode gas supply flow path (23)    Secondary regulator (26)    Oil filter (27)    Ejector (28)    Anode off-gas supply flow path (29)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a controller which determines a fuel gas leak during intermittent operation of fuel cell, after performing an OCV avoidance processing. The controller decreases the output current of a fuel cell (2) by stopping the supply of oxidation gas to the fuel cell, during the OCV avoidance processing.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed, even when the gas leakage determination is performed at the time of intermittent operation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidation gas piping system (3)    Hydrogen gas pipe line (4)    Secondary battery (92)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has solid oxide fuel cell stack (5) comprising several cells which are stacked in an orderly manner. Two exothermic devices (7,9) serve as current collection boards are adhered on the both sides along the lamination direction of the fuel cell stack. An air pre-heater (11) is provided on the upper surface of the exothermic device (7) and a fuel cell modifier (13) is provided on the lower surface of the exothermic device (9).    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell for motor vehicle and home-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively suppresses temperature distribution between the cells by isolating the air pre-heater and fuel cell modifier, thus increasing the durability of the solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solid oxide fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell (1)    Solid oxide fuel cell stack (5)    Exothermic devices (7,9)    Air pre-heater (11)    Fuel cell modifier (13)
NOVELTY - A sheet (14A) is obtained by sheet-forming using the raw material in which the fiber filler is added to the expanded graphite. A preform object (14) is obtained as a sandwich structure by inserting the sheet between a pair of sheets (14B) obtained by coating the graphite powder to the thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene resin.    USE - Separator of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength, flexibility and gas impermeable property of the fuel cell separator are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing process of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell separator (4)    Fuel gas hole (6)    Cooling water hole (10)    Preform object (14)    Sheets (14A,14B)
NOVELTY - A direct-type fuel cell consists of an anion-exchange membrane arranged as an electrolytic membrane between a cathode and an anode. A solution of saccharides is supplied to the anode as fuel. The saccharides are monosaccharide, disaccharide and/or polysaccharide, preferably monosaccharide.    USE - Direct-type fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, is used for electric vehicles, fixed-type household generators, mobile machines, information technology apparatuses, medical equipment, robots, artificial organs, sensors used in living body, and micro machines.    ADVANTAGE - The direct-type fuel cell has excellent performance characteristics, economical efficiency, and safety. Flooding and cross-over phenomenon are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the direct-type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has a recycle tank (4) accommodating fuel aqueous solution supplied to a negative electrode of a fuel cell (1). A liquid level sensor (12) consisting of a floating unit and a sensing unit attached to the floating unit for sensing the distance of the recycle tank wall surface from the sensing unit is provided inside the recycle tank. The sensing unit can be a reflection type photo sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system using methanol aqueous solution for electronic device (claimed) e.g. inkjet printer. Can also be used in notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid quantity in the recycle tank is controlled conveniently even in the inverted or toppled state of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Recycle tank (4)    Water tank (10)    Liquid level sensors (12,13)    Controller (15)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte comprises single sulfur component which is synthesized from sulfide chosen from diphosphorus trisulfide, diphosphorus pentasulfide, silicon sulfide, germanium disulfide, boron sulfide, aluminum sulfide or lithium sulfide.    USE - Solid electrolyte for positive electrode compound material used for lithium ion secondary cells (claimed). Can also be used as lithium secondary battery or motive power source for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, home-use small electric power storage apparatus, motor with two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte reduces deterioration of battery performance during charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of sulfide type solid electrolyte;    (2) positive electrode compound material; and    (3) all-solid lithium ion secondary cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (2) connected to a car navigation system (300) of vehicle, has a fuel cell control unit (100) that exchanges the information between a vehicle control unit (200) and car navigation system. The control unit of car navigation system judges whether air acquired from exterior is to-be-purified by an ion removal filter (322) or a nitrogen oxide filter (324) in an oxidation gas supply path (71), based on the present position of vehicle detected by a global positioning system (GPS) satellite.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in moving object (claimed) e.g. vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen gas from exterior is purified efficiently by selecting ion removal filter or nitrogen oxide filter in oxidation gas supply path correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) moving object; and    (2) control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (2)    Oxidation gas supply path (71)    Fuel cell control unit (100)    Vehicle control unit (200)    Car navigation system (300)    Ion removal filter (322)    Nitrogen oxide filter (324)
NOVELTY - The polymer type fuel cell has cathode plate (2) in the plate surface so that the fuel is circulated. An inlet-outlet (1b) of oxygen-containing gas is formed in the anode plate (1) so that the inlet-outlet is opened to the outer peripheral surface of the anode plate.    USE - Polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation amount of the fuel cell can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front views and rear views of the polymer type fuel cell.    Anode plate (1)    Bolt insertion hole (1a)    Inlet-outlet (1b)    Fuel insert hole (1d)    Cathode plate (2)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor element (10) has outer frame (52) with a pair of terminal holding-element fitting holes that are provided on either side. An input side terminal holding element (53) and output side terminal holding element (54) are inserted into the terminal holding-element fitting holes.    USE - Semiconductor element for electric power generation is used in inverter apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of semiconductor element can be improved with respect to the external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the semiconductor element.    Semiconductor element (10)    Heat sink (22)    Outer frame (52)    Input side terminal holding element (53)    Output side terminal holding element (54)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a container (27) accommodating process materials i.e. hydrogen, for operating a fuel cell system (11). The container is sectionally placed within a transmission tunnel, where the transmission tunnel comprises a downward open profile in cross section. The transmission tunnel is strengthened by two longitudinal carriers. A support structure is formed by one of the carriers. A seat slide is runningly arranged on the carriers, where the seat slide lays along a vehicle direction. The seat slide is arranged within a vehicle cell of the vehicle.    USE - Electrically operatable motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is designed in a manner such that the vehicle permits a cost-effective, compact and safe arrangement of all necessary aggregates and accessories during retention of a shell body of the vehicle, a simple assembly and disassembly of the vehicle are permitted and greatest possible protection of the container is ensured for the admission of fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective side view of an electrically operatable motor vehicle.    Electrically operatable motor vehicle (1)    Body (7)    Fuel cell system (11)    Radiator mechanism (13)    Container (27)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (2), which is connected with electrical connecting lines (3, 4). The fuel cell stack is short circuited for a necessary emergency shut-down. A short circuit device (7) is provided for short circuiting the fuel cell and exhibiting a pyrotechnic releasable mechanical switch (8) and a semiconductor switch (10), whose resistance is reduced for short circuiting the fuel cell. The short circuit device has an additional switching element and a transistor, which is attached to an inverter or transformer.    USE - Portable fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is short circuited for a necessary emergency shut-down, and the short circuit is produced in a desired and definite manner, thus achieving a desired operating condition in a reliable manner without complexity at reduced expenditure during the emergency shut down and in an accidental situation. The short circuiting of the fuel cell also avoids impermissible high voltages endangering the person so that the danger caused by a voltage source is avoided. The system avoids expenditure for a control, thus reducing the mounting expenditure and space requirement of the system. The system avoids using of two actuators, thus achieving component reduction and the weight reduction in the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematical view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Electrical connecting lines (3, 4)    Short circuit device (7)    Switch (8)    Semiconductor switch (10)
NOVELTY - A resin tube comprises fluororesin which has adhesiveness as inner layer side, and resin comprising heat-resistant agent and polyamide resin as outer layer side. The sulfur detected amount of pure water which circulated inside of tube is 0.1-30 mg/L, and electrical conductivity is 0.2-40 mu siemens/cm after carrying out co-extrusion.    USE - A resin tube for fuel cell system and urea piping.    ADVANTAGE - The resin tube has heat resistance, prevents contamination of pure water, has small bend radius, and is low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of resin tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the resin tube.    Resin tube (1)    Pure-water-flows path (2)    Inner layer (10)    Outer layer (11)
NOVELTY - A surface treatment liquid contains an organic ammonium salt and/or inorganic ammonium salt.    USE - Surface treatment liquid is used for roughening inorganic-resist layer for forming precision processed component (both claimed), optical disk such as Blu-ray disk and high definition digital versatile disk (HD-DVD), light reflection preventive structure in solar cell and fuel flow path in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of inorganic-resist layer is roughened uniformly and simply using surface treatment liquid without including poisonous and deleterious substance. The inorganic-resist surface has improved sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A surface treatment liquid contains an organic ammonium salt and/or inorganic ammonium salt. The organic ammonium salt and/or inorganic ammonium salt contains silicate ion (SiO32-), carbonate ion (CO32-) and/or phosphate ion (PO42-) as anion.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has flat cells (2) i.e. lithium ion flat cells, arranged substantially parallel to each other, and a set of flat sides arranged one above the other in a stack-like manner. A pack (3) is formed by the flat sides, and a cooling element (5) is arranged between the adjacent flat cells of the pack. The cooling element includes an opening, and a heat transmission element (7) is inserted by the opening. The cooling element exhibits a large surface than the flat sides of the flat cells. The opening of the cooling elements is laterally arranged at a distance to the flat cells.    USE - Electrical energy storage device i.e. lithium ion battery, for storing an electrical energy for an air conditioned system in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is assembled in a simple and safe manner, provides good thermal contact between the flat cell and cooling element, and improves the cooling effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Flat cells (2)    Pack (3)    Cooling element (5)    Heat transmission element (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a rechargeable electrical storage cell (2) i.e. lithium-ion battery, and a heat sink (1) standing in thermal contact with the storage cell. The storage cell is accommodated in a hold element i.e. sheet metal molded part, and stands in thermal contact with the hold element. Molds corresponding to the hold element and the heat sink are provided for self-locking mechanical connection of the hold element and the heat sink. The hold element is connected with the storage cell by sticking together, and has two partial members which partially surround the storage cell.    USE - Device for electrical energy storage for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molds corresponding to the hold element and the heat sink are provided for self-locking mechanical connection of the hold element and the heat sink, thus enabling a simple and safe assembly of the device for electrical energy storage, and providing a good thermal contact between the storage cell and the heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a device for electrical energy storage for a motor vehicle.    Heat sink (1)    Storage cell (2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery unit (1) connected to an electrical system of the vehicle. Electric connections (2-4) are provided at an upper side, a lower side and a right side of the battery unit and another battery unit is connected by the connections. The units are electrically connected in series or parallel. Each unit has respective cooling channel, where coolant is flowed through the channels. An electrical machine is operated as an electric motor in the vehicle. The unit (1) has fluid connections (5-7) that connect the unit (1) to a cooling system of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric connections are provided at the upper side, the lower side and the right side of the battery unit and the battery unit is connected by the connections, so that battery capacity required for the vehicle is scalable according to using requirements, while increasing charging volume for the battery unit and reducing weight of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Electric connections (2-4)    Fluid connections (5-7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a common rail diesel injection device for producing pressure and/or shock waves, and fibers in a form of fiber mat supporting ion discharge in a multilayered and rearward manner. A high speed nozzle i.e. supersonic nozzle, is used with a bottle neck wedge for ionization and/or dissociation. The fibers provide removal of free nascent electrons, and the injection device injects water over a critical condition. A water jacket is arranged at the fuel cell.    USE - Direct fuel cell e.g. natural gas direct fuel cell, methanol direct fuel cell or ethanol direct fuel cell, for gaseous or fluid hydrocarbon, in a stationary and/or quasi-stationary ship application, and in an automobile industry and a building sector.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is designed such that it produces electrical energy in a cost-effective manner, thus avoiding the use of a membrane as a catalyst, and reducing cost structure of diesel engine or gas turbine engine sets. The water jacket is arranged at the fuel cell, thus dissipating the developed heat, and increasing the efficiency of the cell when water is reused.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a direct fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The hose (10) has a main portion (12) comprising an inner surface layer (14) made of rubber, and external surface layer (18) made of rubber. The internal surface layer and the external surface layer are arranged at a predetermined distance such that electrically conductive exothermic layer having low electrical resistance, and insulating layer having high electrical resistance are respectively formed. The external surface layer emits the heat by supplying electricity by carrying out voltage application between terminals, so as to heat the internal fluid e.g. diesel.    USE - Hose of electric heating pipe e.g. drain pipe used for fuel cell stack mounted in fuel cell vehicle, and for urea water supply pipe and water supply pipe (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Freezing of water in interior of water pipe can be prevented, since the diesel is heated uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hose clamp (20) carries out connection fixing of edge of the hose main portion and another piping (22). The electric heating pipe e.g. urea water supply pipe circulates the urea water. The electric heating pipe e.g. drain pipe for discharging the water from the hose so as to carry out internal circulation of water. The electric heating pipe e.g. water supply pipe guides the water flowing out of the engine, to a heater core for heating vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the hose.    Hose (10)    Main portion of hose (12)    Internal surface layer (14)    External surface layer (18)    Hose clamp (20)    Piping (22)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen and hydrocarbon and/or carbon acid compound are reacted in presence of catalyst and methanation process (A) is carried out, to obtain methane and water. Then, another hydrocarbon is added and reacted in presence of catalyst, to obtain aromatic compound. The heat emitted during the methanation process is used as heat source for manufacturing aromatic compound.    USE - Manufacture of aromatic compound such as benzene used as raw material for manufacturing aromatic compound derivative, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides aromatic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing method of aromatic compound. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lines (1-12)    Methanation process (A)    Water removal process (B)    Synthetic process of aromatic compound (C)    Separation process of aromatic compound (D)
NOVELTY - The stack has a component carrier comprising a groove-spring system that is provided for accommodation of components in the form of fuel cells, cooling cells and fuel cell-compartments. The fuel cells are formed from a membrane-electrode unit comprising two electrodes, an anode, a cathode and a membrane that is arranged between the anode and the cathode. Supply lines are arranged on a side of the component carrier and provided for separately supplying the components with operating resources.    USE - Polymer-electrolyte-fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The component carrier has the groove-spring system that is provided for accommodation of components in the form of fuel cells, cooling cells and fuel cell-compartments, such that the individual component can be mounted in and demounted from the fuel cell stack in a simple manner, without removing the complete stack from one another.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for insertion of a component in the form of a fuel cell or cooling cell into a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack with fuel cells.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit breaker has a plastic housing, and a contact (36) connected with an armature (24) of an electromagnet (4). The contact is in contact with a contact (42) by the armature. The electromagnet has two switching positions for the armature. The armature is maintained in one of the positions by a coil spring (28), so that the contacts are in contact with each other. The armature is maintained in the other position by a permanent magnet (26), so that the contacts are at a distance from each other. The electromagnet has a coil (12) that produces a magnetic field during current supply.    USE - Motor vehicle battery circuit breaker.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit breaker prevents discharge of a battery for a motor vehicle, during non-use of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle battery circuit breaker.    Electromagnet (4)    Coil (12)    Armature (24)    Permanent magnet (26)    Coil spring (28)    Contacts (36, 42)
NOVELTY - A honeycomb structure (1) has honey-comb base material (2) with several cells and contains porous ceramics which are extended to an axial direction, outer periphery material layer (4) which contains ceramics and is formed in the outer periphery of honey-comb base material, and mat material (5) containing heat resistance porous component and is positioned on the outer peripheral surface of the outer periphery material layer. The heat conductivity of the mat material is less than the heat conductivity of the honey-comb base material.    USE - Honeycomb structure for collection filter used in internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus and modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb structure has excellent thermal shock resistance and reduces temperature gradient of honey-comb base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the honeycomb structure.    Honeycomb structure (1)    Honey-comb base material (2)    Outer periphery material layer (4)    Mat material (5)    End surface (50c)
NOVELTY - Carbonate production apparatus (10) has a generator (70) which generates ketone, a reactor (20) which reacts ketone and alcohol to obtain ketal, and ketal and carbon dioxide to obtain carbonate, a refining tower (50) which separates carbonate from the mixture containing unreacted ketone and/or generated ketal, and carbonate, and an entrainer. The carbonate is separated in the refining tower by supplying the unreacted ketone and/or generated ketone into entrainer.    USE - Apparatus is used for producing carbonate used as raw material for fuel cell, and for engineering plastic.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonate production apparatus has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separation method of alcohol and carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the dimethyl carbonate production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbonate production apparatus (10)    Reactor (20)    Refining tower (50)    Recovery tower (60)    Generator (70)    Dehydrating tower (80)
NOVELTY - The device (300) has a capacitor element (12) accommodated in a casing (11). A capacitor module (10) is unevenly arranged in inside housing (1-3) and positioned along the outer wall of housing such that opening (11a) of casing faces the center portion of the housing. A pressure release portion is formed in the capacitor module for releasing the pressure generated inside the capacitor module.    USE - Electronic device e.g. power control unit (PCU) mounted in front engine/front drive type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of the damage of the capacitor module is not exerted to the other components in the electronic device by providing the pressure release portion for releasing the pressure generated inside the capacitor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electronic device.    Housing (1-3)    Capacitor module (10)    Casing (11)    Opening (11a)    Capacitor element (12)    Electronic device (300)
NOVELTY - The vibration device has an intermediate plate (53) attached to the main surface of a flat piezoelectric element (54), and a diaphragm (51) opposing the main surface of the piezoelectric element, attached to the intermediate plate. The intermediate plate is joined with piezoelectric element and diaphragm such that residual stress in compression direction is applied to both piezoelectric element and diaphragm.    USE - Vibration device for piezoelectric pump (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the residual stress in compression direction is applied to piezoelectric element and diaphragm, tensile stress acting on piezoelectric element due to vibration is canceled. Since linear expansion coefficient of intermediate plate is larger than that of piezoelectric element and diaphragm, residual stress in compression direction is applied to piezoelectric element and diaphragm with perfect balance, thus preventing occurrence of crack in surface of piezoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of piezoelectric pump.    Opening (31)    Pump chamber (41)    Diaphragm (51)    Intermediate plate (53)    Piezoelectric element (54)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen detector (10) detects density of hydrogen gas leakage in the vehicle engine compartment. A CPU (30) provides an alert via an indicator lamp (60), if the detected value exceeds an upper threshold value. The CPU does not provide alert, but makes a recording unit to record predetermined information, if the detected value lies between a lower threshold value and the upper threshold value.    USE - Gas detection system for fuel cell system used as electric power source in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Generation of false alarm is effectively prevented in the gas detection system, as the controller alerts user only if hydrogen leak amount in engine compartment exceeds upper threshold level, and the degradation state of the fuel cell can be easily detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen detector (10)    Engine control unit (20)    CPU (30)    Indicator lamp (60)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - The supported catalyst comprises an electroconductive carrier made of carbonaceous material, which supports platinum or platinum alloy. The catalyst exhibits a 90% particle diameter of 28 mu m or below in the cumulative particle size curve formed by determining the particle size distribution by the light scattering process.    USE - Supported catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is excellent in initial performance and post-endurance performance, by using the catalyst containing platinum. An efficiency of the oxidation reaction of hydrogen and the reductive reaction of oxygen in the fuel cell is improved so as to improve the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the relationship between battery voltage and supported catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Initial cell voltage (AA)    Particle diameter of supported catalyst (BB)    Cells (CC-HH)
NOVELTY - A conductive composition (C1) comprises electrically conductive silver; at least one flux material, where the flux materials are lead-free; dispersed in organic vehicle.    USE - In structures e.g. solar cell; for manufacturing a semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. silicon semiconductor device; in a conductive silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The structures comprising the composition have improved electrical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) structure comprising the thick film composition (C1); insulating films, where the thick film composition is formed on the insulating films, and where upon firing, the organic medium is removed; and    (2) manufacturing a semiconductor device, involving providing semiconductor substrates, insulating films, and the thick film composition, applying the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate, applying the thick film composition on the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate, and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition, where, upon firing, the organic vehicle is removed, the silver and flux materials are sintered.
NOVELTY - Conductive composition comprises electrically conductive silver and one or more flux materials, dispersed in organic vehicle.    USE - The conductive composition is useful in manufacturing a structure, which is a solar cell including a semiconductor device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive composition improves the electrical performance and efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a structure comprising a thick film composition comprising an electrically conductive silver and one or more flux materials dispersed in an organic medium, and one or more insulating films, where the thick film composition is formed on the insulating films, and the organic medium is removed upon firing; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising providing one or more semiconductor substrates (10), one or more insulating films and the thick film composition, applying the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate, applying the thick film composition on the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate, and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition, where, upon firing, the organic vehicle is removed, and the silver and glass frits are sintered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a step of fabricating a semiconductor device.    Substrate. (10)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus measures the impedance of a solid polymer fuel cell and judges that the fuel cell is in dry condition, when the measured impedance is more than standard impedance stored in a memory. A temperature sensor detects the temperature of fuel cell. The control apparatus permits low-efficiency electric power generation, when the detected temperature falls below reference temperature during dry condition.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, fixed or portable power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be warmed up quickly and the cathode water balance of fuel cell is set to wet state by performing low efficiency electric power generation during dry condition. Thus, the moisture content and the temperature of fuel cell can be rapidly and optimally controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the moisture content control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A compressor (31) supplies reactive gases included oxidation gas to the fuel cell (2). A rotation speed controller (5) increases the maximum rotation speed allowed in the compressor, if the atmospheric pressure detected by a pressure sensor (P) is below a predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power source for e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient oxidation gas can be supplied to the fuel cell without overloading the compressor, even if the atmospheric pressure falls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Rotation speed controller (5)    Compressor (31)    Pressure sensor (P)    Temperature sensor (T)
NOVELTY - The fluid transfer apparatus has piezoelectric elements (3) that are located along loop direction at the outer peripheral surface or internal peripheral surface of a loop-shaped elastic module (1). A flow path is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the elastic module along loop direction. The piezoelectric element generates bending wave (W) advancing along the loop direction for transferring the fluid in the flow path, while applying voltages having different phases to the piezoelectric element.    USE - Fluid transfer apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) used in electronic device e.g. mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid can be efficiently transferred to the flow path and therefore, high electric power generation efficiency can be acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fluid transfer apparatus.    Loop-shaped elastic module (1)    Piezoelectric element (3)    Flat plate (11)    Circular arc (12)    Bending wave (W)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a correlation temperature at a correlation area (8), which is arranged outside of an electrical storage (2) i.e. rechargeable battery (1). A storage temperature of the storage is determined by inputting the correlation temperature as an initial value into a mathematical temperature model. A temporal correlation of the correlation temperature and storage temperature is provided using a time constant by the temperature model. The time constant is reduced within a preset time period starting with an initial time point or is set to zero.    USE - Method for determining a storage temperature of an electrical storage i.e. rechargeable battery (claimed), of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temporal correlation of the correlation temperature and storage temperature is provided using the time constant by the temperature model, and the time constant is reduced within the preset time period starting with the initial time point or is set to zero, thus reducing deviation of the determined storage temperature from the actual temperature of the electrical storage. The method thus avoids errors during recharging of the storage while avoiding misinterpretation during determination of state of the storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining a storage temperature of an electrical storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top perspective view of an electronic battery sensor arranged at an electrical storage.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Electrical storage (2)    Correlation area (8)    Calculating device (10)    Interface (13)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a power supply control unit (41) that reduces power supply from power source to fuel-cell associated device based on inputting a primary instruction before initiating the fuel cell. The control unit supplies power continuously without reducing the power supply from the power source to the fuel-cell associated device based on inputting secondary instruction with respect to the presence or absence of the primary instruction.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption can be suppressed effectively during the initiation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor (25)    Controller (40)    Power supply control unit (41)    Power consumption suppression unit (43)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The management apparatus has an expander (14) that expands the coolant that passed through an evaporator with preset volume. A generator (30) driven by expander, generates electric power and a converter (32) controls the rotational speed of the expander. A control unit (34) has sensors (22,24,26,28) that detect pressure and temperature of the coolant, pressure ratio and specific heat of coolant before and after entering the expander. The rotation speed of the expander is instructed to the converter based on pressure ratio, set pressure ratio.    USE - Waste heat management apparatus for internal combustion engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum exhaust heat recovery is reliably achieved by the waste heat management apparatus and the electric power generation efficiency is improved, since the rotation speed of the expander is controlled with respect to the set pressure ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Expander (14)    Shaft (15)    Sensors (22,24,26,28)    Generator (30)    Converter (32)    Control unit (34)
NOVELTY - The printable dielectric coating material system useful in a silicon substrate for making a solar cell or a photovoltaic cell, comprises phosphorus, a metal (0.2-5 wt.%) consisting of titanium, tantalum or niobium, and a solvent, a vehicle, a dispersant, a diffusant or a wetting agent. The material system is devoid of barium. The metal is provided in the form of an organo-metallic compound and/or an oxide of the metal. The phosphorus is provided in the form of a liquid solution or dispersion, and is provided as an ethoxylated phosphate ester of an alkoxylated alcohol and/or phenol.    USE - The printable dielectric coating material system is useful on a silicon substrate for making a solar cell or a back-contacted photovoltaic cell (all claimed), which is useful for building-integrated photovoltaic systems and photovoltaic sunroofs for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The printable dielectric coating material system is capable of effectively and economically making the solar cell with uniform appearance and higher conversion efficiency due to reduced or eliminated contact obscuration losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solar cell comprising an n-conductive trace and a p-conductive trace disposed on the same side of a silicon substrate;    (2) a method of making a dielectric composition for use in a solar cell;    (3) a method of making a solar cell; and    (4) a method for making a back-contacted photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a three-dimensional and a partial cut-away view of a portion of a solar cell or a photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    First passivation layer (150)    Second passivation layer (250)    First electrical contact (300)    Second electrical contact. (450)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an expected temperature difference between a coolant and power electronics, and determining an actual temperature difference between the coolant and the power electronics. A determination is made whether the actual temperature difference is greater than the expected temperature difference. Maximum output torque of an electric machine is reduced if the actual temperature difference is greater than the expected temperature difference, where the expected temperature difference is based on a torque command for the machine, ambient temperature and vehicle speed.    USE - Method for controlling a propulsion system e.g. hybrid electric vehicle propulsion system (claimed), of an alternatively powered vehicle e.g. hybrid electric automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes a liquid cooling system driven by an electric pump to transfer heat generated from a powersplit hybrid transaxle to the atmosphere, thus utilizing a coolant-to-air radiator for an alternatively powered vehicle to provide sufficient cooling to the inverters, motor/generator coils and transmission fluid. The method utilizes a transmission control unit to reduce the amount of torque output depending on the actual temperature of transaxle components, thus preventing the transaxle components from exceeding functional limits, and permitting the transaxle components to cool down before allowing the alternatively powered vehicle to return to full drivability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid electric vehicle propulsion system, comprising an electric machine with a maximum output torque.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a method for detecting inverter functioning.
NOVELTY - Invention is related to wind-power engineering and may be used for power supply of electric traction system of transport vehicle. Mobile wind-electric station comprises rotary round orientation platform, vertical pylon, wind engine, engine shop with reduction gear, in which heat engine, electric generator and automatic control devices are installed. Wind engine stator is arranged with hollow shaft, in tail part of which arranged in the form of drum, rotary blades are installed, and is installed with its pressure center on pylon, in nose part of which machine room is installed to counterbalance it. Pylon is installed on rotary platform located on carriage equipped with wheels with ballasts of stability. Two diagonally installed wheels are equipped with motor-reductors, and stator and axis of wind engine rotation are installed with negative angle that provides for wind engine tail hunting downwind.    USE - Engines and pumps.    ADVANTAGE - Increased wind energy ratio with reduction of expenditures for platform rotation, and also expansion of station application field. 7 cl, 10 dwg
NOVELTY - The generator set has a rotor having annularly arranged magnets, which is rotated synchronously with a circular disc driven by an axle. A stator is fixed to the car framework and assembled at an extending position of the rotor. The stator is arranged with several coil posts that are provided with a coil corresponding to the stator magnet. The coil is connected to the conducting wires for generating inductive potential when relative displacement is formed between rotor magnet and stator coil during the rotation of the car axle.    USE - Generator set integrated with axle of car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inductive potential generated by the coil can be efficiently used as an auxiliary electric source for car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the generator set.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a generator (3) equipped on a rear frame of a body (1). An inputting shaft of the generator is fixed with a rear shaft of the body. A storage battery is equipped in the generator. An electric cooking appliance (2) is equipped on a rear seat of the body, where the appliance is electrically connected with the storage battery in the generator.    USE - Bicycle for use during picnic.    ADVANTAGE - The generator and the electric cooking appliance allow the bicycle to be conducted to generate electricity in the trip. The storage battery is utilized for storing the electricity. The configuration of the bicycle allows the user to open electric cooking appliance to cook when needed. The bicycle is convenient, saves energy and is environment friendly. The bicycle allows the user to eat fresh and hot food even in outdoors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.    Body (1)    Electric cooking appliance (2)    Generator (3)
NOVELTY - The detector has an upper detection board (4) connected with a motor moving device via an insulating material (10). The motor moving device is provided in a machine frame. A lower end of a lower detection board (5) is connected with the insulating material and provided on a base (12). A meter for measuring voltage is provided between the upper and lower detection boards. A motor (1) is provided on a clapboard in the machine frame. A worm device (3) is connected with the motor via a worm gear device (2). A torque sensor (11) is provided between the worm gear device and the motor.    USE - Film electrode leakage detector for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects the leakage of the film electrode rapidly and accurately, and guarantees production quality and efficiency of the film electrode in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a film electrode leakage detector.    Motor (1)    Worm gear device (2)    Worm device (3)    Upper detection board (4)    Lower detection board (5)    Insulating material (10)    Torque sensor (11)    Base (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a telescopic probe fixed on a needle plate, where a telescopic distance of the probe ranges from 1 to 10 millimeter. Two ends of the needle plate are formed with grooves for installing fuel cells. The needle plate is provided with a positioning block for fixing a data acquiring line.    USE - Fuel cell single sheet voltage acquiring device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure, and is convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell single sheet voltage acquiring device.
NOVELTY - The device has an electricity collecting probe i.e. stretch probe or conductive connecting body, fixed on a right or reverse T-shaped/quadrangular structured circuit board, where the collecting probe is connected with double-row contact pins by a traverse wire. The circuit board is provided with a fixing hole. A front end of the stretch probe is hemispherical structure, and the stretch distance is 1 millimeter to 10 millimeters. The connecting body is formed by conductive adhesive and conductive sponge. A pressure-wire patching board is arranged between the body and the circuit board.    USE - Fuel cell single-sheet voltage collecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and can be effectively utilized for collecting the single-sheet voltage of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell single-sheet voltage collecting device.
NOVELTY - The recovery device has a galvanic pipe (1) that is internally provided with a circulating water path (2). The circulating water path has a water pump (6) and a heat exchanger (7). The heat exchanger is connected with a four-way reversal valve (5) and a water storage tank (3) through closed path. The water pump (4) is connected between ports (5a,5e) of the four-way reversal valve.    USE - Residual heat recovery device for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat generated in the fuel battery by chemical reaction can be utilized efficiently. The starting time of fuel battery can be shortened and the efficiency of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the residual heat recovery device.    Galvanic pipe (1)    Circulating water pump (2)    Water storage tank (3)    Water pump (4)    Four-way reversal valve (5)    Pipes (5a,5e)    Water pump (6)    Heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains rhodium porphyrin as active ingredient.    USE - Catalyst for chemical oxidation of carbon monoxide used in a removal apparatus of carbon monoxide in anode gas of fuel cells by oxidation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has sufficient selectivity in oxidizing carbon monoxide gas and exhibits a stable performance for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains rhodium porphyrin of formula (1) as active ingredient.    R2, R3, R5, R6, R8, R9, R11, R12= alkyl, H or halo; and    R1, R4, R7, R10=Ph, H or optionally substituted alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) chemical oxidation of carbon monoxide involving contacting a mixed gas consists of carbon monoxide and oxygen with catalyst; and    (2) removal apparatus of carbon monoxide in fuel cell anode gas by oxidation comprising a reactor filled with catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel storage unit (2) that stores the fuel. A modifier (6) generates hydrogen gas using the fuel conveyed from the storage unit. A fuel cell (11) unit generates electric power by selectively utilizing the hydrogen gas contained in the fuel. A temperature sensor (15) detects temperature of fuel cell, according to which the flow volume of the fuel into the fuel cell is controlled.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle, portable electronic device, mobile phone and notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, wristwatch and projector.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively provides desired flow volume of the fuel into the fuel cell, thus increasing the durability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel storage unit (2)    Modifier (6)    Fuel cell (11)    Temperature sensor (15)
NOVELTY - An armored can (12) of rectangular parallelepiped block shape is joined to a cell terminal (14). The convex-shaped protrusion (15) is formed on the surface of the can such that the protrusion faces the end surfaces of the terminals. The end surface of cell terminal is connected to surface of convex-shaped protrusion of armored can by laser butt welding.    USE - Cell terminal structure of box-shaped rechargeable battery used in electrical/electronic equipment and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Leaking of laser to can and influence of the hole opening to the can are avoided by improving the reliability of joining the end surface of cell terminal and protrusion surface of the can using laser butt welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cell terminal manufacturing method; and    (2) connection structure of cell terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side views and top view of the cell terminal structure.    Battery cell (11)    Armored can (12)    Cap (13)    Cell terminal (14)    Convex-shaped protrusion (15)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell main structure (2) in which an electrolyte is filled between positive and negative electrodes having respective active material and collector. A packaging material (5) has a stacked structure of base material layer, metal foil layer and heat bondable resin layer. The cell main structure is accommodated inside the packaging material by performing a thermo-bonding of the peripheral portions (5c) of the packaging material while arranging insulation film (10) into packaging material.    USE - Flat type electrochemical cell such as lithium ion battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of insulation property of the packaging material due to twisting of bondable resin layer during thermo-bonding is prevented. The sealing performance of the cell is ensured, and the durability and the safety of the cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the flat type electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flat type electrochemical cell (1)    Cell main structure (2)    Packaging material (5)    Peripheral portions of packaging material (5c)    Insulation film (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material consists of thiophene oligomer(s), and has polymerization degree of 4-20.    USE - Electrode active material is used for forming active material layer of negative electrode and positive electrode of electrochemical capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, and secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical elements having high energy density, capacity and operating voltage is provided using the electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cyclic voltammogram of thiophene hexamer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2) which receives supply of reactive gases such as oxidation gas and hydrogen gas, and generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of the reactive gases. A pressure sensor (P1,P2) detects the supply pressure of hydrogen gas in the hydrogen supply flow path (41). A control unit (5) controls the output current of the fuel cell, when the detected supply pressure of the hydrogen gas is below a predetermined lower limit.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and power generation equipment for building.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of the hydrogen gas can be reduced and the fuel cell system which can work for a long time can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling output of fuel cell.    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 (5)    Hydrogen supply flow path (41)    Pressure sensors (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - A silicon oxide (1) is coated on positive electrode active material surface to form silicon oxide film. The obtained film is subjected to fluoridization process to manufacture fluorine-oxygen-silicon-containing amorphous layer coating positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of fluorine-oxygen-silicon-containing amorphous layer coating positive electrode active material used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (claimed) for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-oxygen-silicon-containing amorphous layer coating positive electrode active material has excellent electroconductivity, and provides battery having excellent cyclic characteristics and internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon oxide (SiO(2-x)) is coated on positive electrode active material surface to form silicon oxide film. The obtained film is subjected to fluoridization process to manufacture fluorine-oxygen-silicon-containing amorphous layer coating positive electrode active material.    x=not defined.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell positive electrode material precursor glass contains a composition containing (in mol%) lithium oxide (20-50), ferric oxide (5-40) and phosphorus pentoxide (20-50 by oxide conversion).    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell positive electrode material precursor glass is used for lithium ion secondary cell positive electrode material crystallization glass powder for manufacturing lithium secondary battery positive electrode material (all claimed) used for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell positive electrode material precursor glass has excellent electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium ion secondary cell positive electrode material precursor glass, which involves preparing batch by mixing lithium oxide, ferric oxide and phosphorus pentoxide, melting the batch to obtain molten glass, and cooling the molten glass.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a separator provided between a positive electrode and a negative electrode, and an electrolyte solution containing lithium ion. The positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material, an electrically conductive material and a binder. The positive electrode active material contains lithium iron complex oxide having olivine structure, and contains lithium-iron phosphate. The lithium secondary battery has active material discharge capacitance of 100 mAh/g or more at 60 degrees C.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging-discharging capacitance.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has several insulation slits (A) extended along the diagonal direction, which are provided along width direction of a polypropylene (PP) film parallel to a pitch (a). The slits (B) are provided along the longitudinal direction of the PP film parallel to the pitch (b). A metal vapor deposited in a fuse portion and a slit portion are repeatedly arranged to form the slits. Several fuse portions are existed between the pitches (b) on the slit (A).    USE - Metallized film capacitor of inverter circuit for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stable characteristics and the security mechanism can be easily ensured, and the high temperature, the high voltage and the high frequency current can characteristics can be obtained by forming the fuse portions on the slits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the metallized film capacitor.    Metallized contact portion vicinity vapor deposition electrode (2)    Non-metallized contact portion vicinity vapor deposition electrode (3)    Isolating margin (4)    Insulation slit of film width direction (A)    Insulation slit of film longitudinal direction (B)    Pitches of slits (a,b)
NOVELTY - An electrode contains an electrode main ingredient, an electroconductive adjuvant, a binding material for binding main ingredient and adjuvant, and a dispersion material for dispersing main ingredient and conductive support agent and forming slurry. The binding material contains latex. The dispersion material contains carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt. The latex is acrylic type elastomer.    USE - Electrode is used for electrical double-layer capacitor (claimed) used for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has low internal resistance, and provides capacitor having high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model explaining manufacture of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic capacitor (1) comprises an exterior case (2) accommodating capacitor element (4), separator provided with lead wire (5), electrolyte solution, and has a polyimide layer (7). The electrolyte solution is impregnated into the capacitor element in which two-poles foil are wound. The electrolyte capacitor is formed by penetrating the lead wire to the through-hole of a sealant, and sealing an opening portion by the sealant. The polyimide layer is formed in the end surface of capacitor main component by coating and drying polyimide precursor solution.    USE - Electrolytic capacitor is used for electrical component and inverter illumination of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic capacitor has excellent durability even when operated at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic capacitor comprises an exterior case accommodating capacitor element, separator provided with lead wire, electrolyte solution, and has a polyimide layer. The electrolyte solution is impregnated into the capacitor element in which two-poles foil are wound. The electrolyte capacitor is formed by penetrating the lead wire to the through-hole of a sealant, and sealing an opening portion by the sealant. The polyimide layer is formed in the end surface of capacitor main component by coating and drying polyimide precursor solution, and the lead wire is pulled-out from capacitor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the structure of electrolytic capacitor.    Electrolytic capacitor (1)    Exterior case (2)    Sealing rubber (3)    Capacitor element (4)    Lead wire (5)    Polyimide layer (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery cooling system has a duct that is connected to battery cells (18) through a hinge (26). The duct is movable between decking and securing positions relative to battery cells. The duct is in fluid communication with the battery cells when the duct is in the securing position. An air pump attached to the duct is movable between the decking and securing positions related to the battery cells. A seal (30) reduces air leakage between the battery cells and duct.    USE - Battery cooling system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is easily loaded into the vehicle by changing the position of the duct attached to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of installing battery assembly for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rear perspective view of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (10)    Fan (16)    Battery cell (18)    Hinge (26)    Seal (30)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises two electrically conductive unipolar plates (18, 20), each having a different set of material characteristics for enhancing water management across a major face of the second diffusion media; and membrane electrode assembly (12) between the two diffusion media.    USE - A fuel cell used as power source for electrical vehicular power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The difference in material characteristics enhances fuel cell or stack performance. The anode side diffusion media, which is stiffer than a cathode side diffusion media, allows the anode channels to be least affected by the diffusion media intrusion variation and thus improving performance while allowing the cathode side diffusion media to account for plate variation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material characteristics include mechanical or structural characteristics. The mechanical characteristics include flexural modulus and/or compressibility. The structural characteristics include substrate thickness, porosity, permeability, diffusivity and microporous layer thickness. The first electrically conductive unipolar plate diffusion media has less compressibility, greater flexural modulus, greater surface free energy, less thermal resistance, less porosity, and less fluid permeability than the second electrically conductive unipolar plate. Each of the plates has microporous layer coating. The membrane electrode assembly comprises anode face in contact with the first plate first diffusion media, and cathode face in contact with the second plate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective cross-sectional view of a portion of the fuel cell stack containing the fuel cells.    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Electrically conductive unipolar plates (18, 20)    Flow channels (40, 42)
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet rotating field generator/step-up transformer assembly includes permanent supermagnets which provide an initial rotating force to a rotor. The assembly also includes primary supply coils, primary transformer coils and secondary transformer coils which are all triple coils stacked as a single unit on a stator body. Permanent magnet keepers are used to avoid distortion in a rotor.    USE - Permanent magnet rotating field generator/step-up transformer assembly for e.g. electric car, water wheel, wind turbine, solar-powered electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Increases strength of rotating magnetic field by suppressing distortion in rotor, thus improving output. Allows compounding of inter-coil connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a permanent magnet keeper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic wiring diagram of generator/step-up transformer assembly.
NOVELTY - The solar battery system has solar battery (1) that is installed in vehicle to convert solar energy into power, and generates electricity while being connected through diode (2) and switch (3). A constant voltage unit (10) in which first voltage converter (15) that boosts the voltage of solar battery to operable voltage is installed at inlet end. A sub battery (20) in which second voltage converter (25) that boosts the voltage of solar battery to voltage which can be charged is installed at inlet end.    USE - Solar battery system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost since solar battery system is simplified. Prevents complication of system and reduces possibility of malfunctions. Prevents losing of electricity in intermediate cable furnace while simplifying dispersion of solar battery. Enables to convert voltage according to electrical characteristic of apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of solar battery system for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery (1)    Diode (2)    Switch (3)    Constant voltage unit (10)    First voltage converter (15)    Sub battery (20)    Second voltage converter (25)
NOVELTY - The mixing device (120) has a mixer, which agitates the liquid flowing inside of an exterior wall pipe. A part of the exterior wall pipe is formed with a gas liquid isolation film. The mixer as the partition divides the inner side of the exterior wall fiber. A heat discharging medium is provided for releasing the heat. A fuel tank (110) is also provided, which has the hydrogen fuel of the high concentration. The electricity is produced by the chemical reaction of the oxygen and hydrogen.    USE - Mixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The mixer agitates the liquid flowing inside of an exterior wall pipe and a part of the exterior wall pipe is formed with a gas liquid isolation film, and hence ensures enhanced operation efficiency, and also reduces the volume burden of the complete system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel system of mixing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel tank (110)    Mixing device (120)    Fuel cell (130)    Condenser (140)    Feed pump (150)
NOVELTY - The bicycle power source, particularly rechargeable battery (1), has large electrical capacity, which is fixed and removed in an appropriate housing (2), where plug sockets (6) are provided on the housing. The charging and recharging of rechargeable battery is done by solar cells or dynamo.    USE - Bicycle power source, particularly rechargeable battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charging and recharging of rechargeable battery is done by solar cells or dynamo, and hence ensures to supply energy to the bicycle and extend the use of power sources for bicycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective sectional view of a bicycle power source.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Housing (2)    Clips (4)    Contacts (5)    Plug sockets (6)
NOVELTY - A polymer composite is prepared by reacting multifunctional monomer and block copolymer comprising first block and second block that includes a functional group capable of reacting with the multifunctional monomer, to form the crosslinked, nanostructured, bicontinuous composite comprising a continuous matrix phase and a second continuous phase.    USE - Method for preparing polymer composite in the form of nanoporous or barrier membrane. The membrane is a water purification membrane, ammonia separation membrane or fuel cell membrane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composite exhibits good mechanical properties including modulus, tensile strength, and elongation at break.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a composition comprising the crosslinked, nanostructured, bicontinuous polymer composite.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a pair of catalyst layer provided on both surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, where the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is a proton-conductive ion-exchange membrane formed of fluorine resin. A gas diffusion layer (115) is provided in the outer side of the catalyst layer for diffusing reactive gas flowed through a reactive-gas flow path (51) formed in a separator (50). A pair of current collection boards is arranged on the outer side of stacked single cells. The gas diffusion layer is bordered on a returning part.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves gas diffusion property of a reactive-gas exit side. The generation of flooding can be prevented, and the reactive gas can be diffused uniformly. The current density distribution in the electrode can be made uniform and the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator (50)    Gas flow path (51)    Gas diffusion layer (115)
NOVELTY - A plant-type biomass and binder containing saccharide are mixed, and carbonization process of resultant mixture is carried out to obtain charcoal processed material. An activation treatment process of charcoal processed material is carried out to obtain molded activation treatment material having specific surface area of 600 m2/g or more, and adsorption agent is obtained. The molded activation treatment material is activated carbon.    USE - Manufacture of adsorption agent used for removing trace component such as sulfur compound and/or polyaromatic compound in hydrocarbon oil such as kerosene or diesel oil for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption agent is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing drops of solvent of an electrolyte in an electrolyte membrane (3) using a Altadrop (RTM: inkjet device) for forming pits on the membrane, where the membrane is made of polymer. The solvent is selected from water, ethanol, isopropanol, tetrahydrofuran or N-methyl-2-pynolidone (NMP). The diameter of each pit is less than 100 micrometers. The depth of each pit is greater than 5 micrometers. The shape factor of the electrolyte is the range between 1.5 and 2.    USE - Method for texturing an electrolyte of a polymer membrane fuel cell for preparing a core of the fuel cell (all claimed) in an electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - The drops of the electrolyte solvent is deposited in the electrolyte membrane for forming pits on the membrane, thus obtaining large interface surface between the electrolyte and electrodes of the fuel cell, and hence increasing current delivered by the fuel cell, while conserving reduced encumbrance of the fuel cell. The power of the fuel cell is therefore improved in a simple and economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrolyte for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode-membrane assembly with texture.    Collectors (1)    Electrodes (2)    Electrolyte membrane (3)
NOVELTY - The device has four clamping blocks (31) arranged in crosswise and fixed to a middle bearing mold plate (8) with a pair of clamping block limit screws (30). A displacement sensor fixing block (21) is mounted on a square groove in an upper plate (13) and fixed to a top bearing mold plate (26) with a pair of fixing block screws (20). A measuring end of a displacement sensor (19) is plugged into a through hole of the displacement sensor fixing block. A threaded end of a displacement measuring rod (23) is screwed into an upper bearing mold plate (11).    USE - Pressure and displacement measuring and controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to operate, and enables reliable measurement and strong practicability. The device enables improving the accuracy and efficiency in packaging and measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a pressure and displacement measuring and controlling device.    Middle bearing mold plate (8)    Upper bearing mold plate (11)    Upper plate (13)    Displacement sensor (19)    Fixing block screw (20)    Displacement sensor fixing block (21)    Displacement measuring rod (23)    Top bearing mold plate (26)    Clamping block limit screw (30)    Clamping block (31)
NOVELTY - The battery system (1) has a rectification section consisting of an electronic device having a rectification function and an interface having a rectification action. The rectification section is electrically connected to the respective two or more unit cells in parallel.    USE - Battery system for fuel cell or a solar cell used in mobile device e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC), camcorder, portable game device, headphone stereo, electronic diary, electrophotographic device, portable videoplayer.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the reverse voltage applied to a unit cell that has lost the electromotive force without active control. Inhibits a reverse voltage from being applied to such a bypassed unit cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Load (2)    Rectification sections (30A-30F)
NOVELTY - A cooling device has intake duct through which air is introduced into a housing accommodating an electric apparatus; and exhaust duct through which air is exhausted from the housing. The exhaust duct allows air from the housing to be exhausted to a space formed by vehicle frame. A channel which penetrates the vehicle frame and allows air exhausted from the housing to flow is formed in the vehicle frame.    USE - Cooling device for cooling electric apparatus on vehicle (electric or hybrid vehicle), preferably for power storage mechanism (battery and capacitor) and power control unit.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of avoiding local temperature rise in vehicle interior without requiring large space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a hybrid vehicle including the cooling device.    Engine (120)    Power split device (200)    Battery (220)    Inverter (240)    Boost converter (242)
NOVELTY - A continuous hydrogen supplying device comprises connected first pressurized system and second pressurized system each having three reverse reaction beds including heat-exchanging system.    USE - A continuous hydrogen supplying device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is cheap and convenient to use; and has minimized noise, improved efficiency, and high automation degree, overall measuring parameter and energy utilization.
NOVELTY - Carbon carrier palladium catalyst is prepared by dispersing active carbon into isopropanol aqueous solution, and vibrating for 2 hours to obtain active carbon suspension; adding palladium chloride (PdCl2) aqueous solution; adding aqueous solution of sodium tungstate or sodium molybdate and stirring for 2 hours, where concentration of aqueous solution of sodium tungstate or sodium molybdate is 1-4 mM; adding sodium borohydride (NaBH4) aqueous solution to deoxygenize, and stirring for 8 hours; filtering the obtained mixture and washing with water; and vacuum drying for 10 hours at 80 degrees C.    USE - Method for preparing carbon carrier palladium catalyst for direct formic acid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, does not need use of protection agent, and obtains catalyst having palladium grains distributed uniformly, small average grain diameter, and high catalytic oxidation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of carbon carrier palladium catalyst comprises dispersing active carbon into isopropanol aqueous solution at volume ratio of 1:1, and ultrasonically vibrating for 2 hours to obtain suspension of active carbon; adding PdCl2 aqueous solution, where amount of added PdCl2 is 56.1% of the active carbon; adding aqueous solution of sodium tungstate or sodium molybdate and stirring for 2 hours, where concentration of aqueous solution of sodium tungstate or sodium molybdate is 1-4 mM; adding NaBH4 aqueous solution to deoxidize, and stirring for 8 hours; filtering the obtained mixture and washing with water; and vacuum drying for 10 hours at 80 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The sensing arrangement has conductive active and reference membranes that are spaced from conductive layer (36) of silicon substrate (32) to form active and sealed reference chambers (58). A cap (54) covers the membranes such that active membrane (50) is exposed to tire pressure and deflected due to differential pressure for developing active capacitance and compensating capacitance between active and reference membranes, and conductive layer respectively. A sensor circuitry determines the charge imbalance indicating pressure difference between membranes.    USE - Temperature compensating and pressure sensing arrangement for car, aircraft, ship, fuel cell, wind tunnel, boiler and dish-washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of temperature compensating and pressure sensing arrangement can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sensor in temperature compensating and pressure sensing arrangement.    Silicon substrate (32)    Conductive layer (36)    Conductive active membrane (50)    Cap (54)    Conductive reference membrane (58)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a center arithmetic processing part (110) controlling a self apparatus by supplying voltage from a battery of a moving body. A switch part (112) switches the voltage supplied to the center arithmetic processing part from the battery. A stop judgment unit (111) judges the voltage of the drive source of the moving body during start-up of the drive source. A functional control unit (114) continues the operation of a functional part (101) according to the operation of a functional judgment unit (113) and stops the movement of other functional parts.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for navigation apparatus of vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids the voltage drop occurred during start-up of the drive source of the moving body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power supply control method    (2) a power supply control program    (3) a computer-readable medium having a power supply control program for executing a power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply control apparatus (100)    Functional part (101)    Stop information acquisition part (102)    Voltage detecting part (105)    Center arithmetic processing part (110)    Stop judgment unit (111)    Switch part (112)    Functional judgment unit (113)    Functional control unit (114)
NOVELTY - The vaporizer (4) has a droplet discharge head (30) positioned between upstream portion (25) and downstream portion (26) of tubular housing (20), and an absorption sheet (70) positioned opposing the droplet discharge head. The droplet discharge head has several ejection openings (33) for discharging liquid as droplet towards the absorption sheet, and absorption sheet absorbs droplet. A heater (80) heats the absorption sheet. The heated absorption sheet vaporizes the absorbed droplet and emits vapor towards downstream side of housing.    USE - Vaporizer for fuel cell of electric power generation apparatus (claimed) used in fuel cell electric vehicle, mobile phone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wristwatch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the droplet is absorbed by the absorption sheet, bumping and nucleate boiling does not occur easily, and liquid vaporizes stably in the absorption sheet, thus preventing ejection of unvaporized liquid to downstream side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vaporizer drive control method; and    (2) electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vaporizer.    Vaporizer (4)    Tubular housing (20)    Upstream portion (25)    Downstream portion (26)    Droplet discharge head (30)    Ejection opening (33)    Absorption sheet (70)    Heater (80)
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle has beams (101,102,103,104) mounted to the tray (51) of the battery case (50) of a battery unit (14) and having fasteners (121,123,125,127) at both ends. The fasteners of each beam are affixed to battery unit attachments (145,155,175,196) of left and right side members (31). One of the beams (103) is affixed to the suspension arm support brackets (40) on the side members via load transmission members (170).    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By fixing beams to left and right side members via fasteners and battery unit attachments, rigidity of vehicle body is improved, allowing it to be equipped with large-sized battery without e.g. sacrificing riding comfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the frame body structure and battery unit of an electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery unit (14)    Side members (31)    Suspension arm support brackets (40)    Battery case (50)    Tray (51)    Beams (101,102,103,104)    Fasteners (121,123,125,127)    Battery unit attachments (145,155,175,196)    Load transmission members (170)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a pressure sensing device (7) connected and provided in a portion of a medium flow portion (4) inside a piping (2). The sensing device detects the pressure of the medium on the pressure element (6). A temperature difference reduction unit (8) reduces the difference of temperature of the medium that contacts the pressure element and the pressure element. The temperature difference reduction unit is provided in a detector attaching portion (3) to which the sensing device is attached, between medium flow portion and pressure element.    USE - Pressure sensing apparatus used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the temperature of environment falls, the freezing and generation of output error of the pressure sensing device are suppressed, and the adherence and condensation of humidification gas at the pressure element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the pressure sensing apparatus.    Pressure sensing apparatus (1)    Piping (2)    Detector attaching portion (3)    Medium flow portion (4)    Pressure element (6)    Pressure sensing device (7)    Temperature difference reduction unit (8)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has under cover (400) which is positioned at downward direction of battery unit (14) attached to frame structure (30). The under cover covers full length of battery case (50). The protector (410) protrudes in downward direction of side element (31) at frame structure. The inclined surface (410a) of the protector is located in front side of battery case and the lower surface of protector is located below lower surface of front end (50a) of battery case. The beam elements (101-104) are positioned at the back of protector.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction of road that hitting the battery unit of electric vehicle can be prevented by the protector such that battery unit can be protected efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of battery unit in frame structure of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (14)    Frame structure (30)    Side element (31)    Battery case (50)    Front end of battery case (50a)    Beam elements (101-104)    Under cover (400)    Protector (410)    Inclined surface (410a)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery case having a tray (51) with a resin (53). An insert unit (200) is inserted in the resin. A metal reinforcement plate (201) of the insert unit is inserted in the partition wall (51f). A positioning unit (250) is provided for regulating the position of the thickness direction of the plate with respect to the sides of the partition wall.    USE - Electric vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the metal reinforcement plate is inserted in the exact position of the resin, the plate can be insulated and the tray can be reinforced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tray (51)    Partition wall (51f)    Resin (53)    Insert unit (200)    Metal reinforcement plate (201)    Positioning unit (250)
NOVELTY - The diameter of a downstream flow path (B) is larger than the diameter of an upper flow path (A). The couplings (18,19) are connected to a pipe (17) and provided in the ends of the flow paths. The diameter of the couplings is smaller than the diameter of the upper flow path.    USE - Air meter such as battery air meter and combustion-air flowmeter used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the air meter is reduced. The installation of the air meter is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air meter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery air meter (13)    Pipe (17)    Couplings (18,19)    Upper flow path (A)    Downstream flow path (B)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply apparatus (10A) has a fuel tank (16) arranged at the vehicle front portion. A fuel cartridge (20) is arranged above the fuel tank and held by a cartridge holder (21) connected to the fuel tank. The fuel cartridge has a fuel supply portion (33) and an air introducing portion (34). The air introducing portion is opened for supplying fuel to the fuel tank from the fuel cartridge.    USE - Fuel supply apparatus for fuel cell mounting electric vehicle e.g. electric wheelchair vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cartridge is used for supplying fuel to the fuel tank in any place irrespective of the restrictions of the place. The fuel is supplied easily in the vehicle driving state by providing the fuel tank and the fuel cartridge in the vehicle front portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle.    Electric wheelchair vehicle (10)    Fuel supply apparatus (10A)    Fuel tank (16)    Fuel cartridge (20)    Cartridge holder (21)    Fuel supply portion (33)    Air introducing portion (34)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an opening part (85) formed in one position facing a control lever of a battery case (50), where the control lever interrupts a battery module electrically. A boot attachment hole (310) is formed in another position facing the opening part, and a floor panel (70) is deformed between the opening part and the boot attachment hole. A lower end of a boot member (87) is fixed with a boot attachment part (365) of the battery case, and an upper end of the boot member is fitted with an edge of the boot attachment hole.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures the waterproof space inside the boot member, thus preventing the water entering into the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a floor panel of an electric vehicle.    Battery case (50)    Floor panel (70)    Opening part (85)    Boot member (87)    Boot attachment hole (310)    Boot attachment part (365)
NOVELTY - A low gas-permeable hose (10) has lamination of a rubber layer, a reinforcement layer (18) formed by braiding a reinforcement wire, and a barrier layer (14) of low permeability with respect to gas of internal fluid. The barrier layer is formed by winding a resin film of polyvinyl alcohol around circumference of hose axial center. The resin film has saponification degree of 90% or more.    USE - Low gas-permeable hose is used for transporting coolant in air-conditioner and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The low gas-permeable hose is economically manufactured. The polyvinyl alcohol resin film as barrier layer having uniform film thickness is formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of low gas-permeable hose. The polyvinyl alcohol resin film is wound around circumference of hose axial center, and barrier layer is formed. Integral joining of overlapping portion of resin film is carried out by self-welding, which is carried out by spraying solvent capable of dissolving the resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of low gas-permeable hose.    Hose (10)    Inner surface layer (12)    Barrier layer (14)    Inner rubber layer (16)    Reinforcement layer (18)    Outer rubber layer (20)
NOVELTY - A control circuit performs supply of water from water supply machine (7) to a container (4), when the temperature of a heat insulation container (3) detected by a temperature detection sensor (11) exceeds predetermined value. Heat conduction is performed from heat insulation container to the container (4) accommodating heat absorbing agent (5), when heat insulation container is heated more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Heat insulation apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) used in fuel cell electric vehicle, electrification residence. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as mobile phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The time of overheat state of the heat insulation container is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) heat insulation container cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of heat insulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat insulation container (3)    Container (4)    Heat absorbing agent (5)    Water supply machine (7)    Temperature detection sensor (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (32) connected in parallel between high voltage battery (12) and fuel cell (FC) auxiliary machine (30). A high voltage detector (40) outputs detected voltage of high voltage battery to control unit (60). A voltage rise/fall mode switch module (64) switches DC-DC converter to voltage rise mode, converts low voltage of low voltage battery into high voltage and drives FC auxiliary machine, when high voltage battery abnormality signal is generated by high voltage battery abnormality judgment module (62).    USE - Electric power system for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since DC-DC converter is switched to voltage rise mode, and voltage of low voltage battery is converted to high voltage, electric power can be supplied to high voltage load such as FC auxiliary machine even when abnormality arises in the operation of high voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (12)    FC auxiliary machine (30)    DC-DC converter (32)    High voltage detector (40)    Control unit (60)    High voltage battery abnormality judgment module (62)    Voltage rise/fall mode switch module (64)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a main battery (20) supplying electric power to a motor (10). An auxiliary battery (40) supplies electric power to an electric equipment (41) inside of a vehicle. An external charging unit i.e. connection line (60), charges the main battery and the auxiliary battery with the electric power of an external power supply. A voltage detection unit detects voltage of the auxiliary battery. The connection line is connected to a side of the main battery from a pressure fall unit (50), and another connection line (70) supplies electric power to the auxiliary battery.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle shortens charging time of the main battery, and ensures the electric power of the auxiliary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric vehicle (1)    Control apparatus (2)    Motor (10)    Main battery (20)    Auxiliary battery (40)    Electric equipment (41)    Pressure fall unit (50)    Connection lines (60,70)
NOVELTY - The tank has a fuel cell that is equipped in an inclined floor side. A fuel outlet (141) ejects a liquid fuel in a protrusion, where the liquid fuel is utilized in an internal space of the fuel cell. A slope separator (200) is closely fixed with an inner circumference of a sidewall part of a storage (100). A valve hole is formed in a side part of a T-shape character valve (220). A fuel discharge pipe (142) is connected to the fuel outlet. A weight plumb (143) is equipped in a side end of the fuel outlet. The slope separator has a diameter similar to the sidewall part of the storage.    USE - Liquid fuel cell tank for use in a two-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tank utilizes the separators for preventing liquid flow and bubble, so that flow of the liquid fuel can not be disturbed and the increment of power consumption can be prevented in a vibrating environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the liquid fuel cell tank in the vibrating environment.    Storage (100)    Fuel outlet (141)    Fuel discharge pipe (142)    Weight plumb (143)    Slope separator (200)    T-shape character valve (220)
NOVELTY - The inverter i.e. solar inverter (1) has individual inverters (11-13) with power sections (6), where the inverter (11) is operable as a master, and the inverters (12, 13) are operable as slaves. The inverters have voltage regulators (8) that are arranged above a current regulator (7) to regulate the respective section. Each slave has a load compensation regulator (9) that is indirectly connected to a regulator input (61) of the respective section on an output side for load compensation regulation, where a current actual value of the master is supplied to the regulator (9) on an input side.    USE - Inverter i.e. solar inverter for use to be connected to a solar module or a solar field at an input side and to an electric power system at an output side (all claimed) for converting a direct current voltage generated by power generator of wind energy system or a fuel cell into an alternating current voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The respective load compensation regulator is indirectly connected to the regulator input of the respective power section on the output side, for load compensation regulation, so that uniform distribution of load currents is achieved to reliably achieve uniform thermal loading of the individual inverters, thus increasing the reliability and the life span of the inverter, while avoiding complex measuring comparison of the voltage detection of the field voltage and/or intermediate circuit voltage. The harmful influence of the uniform distribution caused by automatic large tolerance in the voltage measurement detection is hence avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an inverter with parallelly connected individual inverters and a load compensation regulator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar inverter (1)    Power sections (6)    Current regulator (7)    Voltage regulators (8)    Load compensation regulators (9)    Individual inverters (11-13)    Regulator input (61)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a dynamometer mounted to a body (9) and provided with a battery (3). A motor controller is utilized to control operation of a drive motor (5) and mounted on an outer side surface of a shingle (15) covering the body upwardly. The dynamometer is provided with a solar panel (17) that obtains power from sunlight. The shingle is adhered to reflectors (21), and a solar battery controller is mounted between the solar panel and the battery. An engine (11) is mounted on a side of the body to generate rotation driving power. The battery is connected to alternators.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enables the battery to be charged during parking and stoppage time, avoids the long time parking, reduces the burden caused by the battery charger, improves the driving distance and convenience during utilization, and minimizes the maximum amount of discharge of the battery. The vehicle improves the battery life, enhances the solar energy concentration efficiency of the solar panel, improves the charge performance of the battery, facilitates the maintenance and the repair work, and is economical. The vehicle minimizes the loss, provides equal balance in the dynamometer, reduces the rate of occurrence of failure, and improves the lifetime and reliability of the dynamometer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (1)    Battery (3)    Drive motor (5)    Body (9)    Engine (11)    Shingle (15)    Solar panel (17)    Reflectors (21)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generation module (100) has power generation portion installed in a module case to generate electrical power by electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. A waste heat recovery module (200) has recovery portion installed in recovery module case to recover waste heat generated from power generation portion. A source portion of auxiliary heat source module (300) is installed in source module case is connected to recovery portion to provide heat source to waste heat contained material supplied from recovery potion.    USE - Combined heat and power co-generation system for modular fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the system is improved by easily replacing and installing the structures of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the combined heat and power co-generation system.    Fuel cell power generation module (100)    Waste heat recovery module (200)    Auxiliary heat source module (300)
NOVELTY - The end plates (14,16) are provided at the ends of a fuel cell laminated structure. The gas supply manifold (34) and gas discharge manifold (36) are positioned along inside of the end plates. The gas introduction units in the ends plates are inclined from the side facing the gas supply manifolds towards the upstream side of the reaction gas passing through the gas introduction units.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in mobile telephone, portable personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condensed water generated in the gas introduction units is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell laminated structure (12)    End plates (14,16)    Gas supply manifold (34)    Gas discharge manifold (36)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (155) comprises a positive electrode current collection material (151) made of aluminum. The surface of a positive electrode active material (153) of the positive electrode current collection material is coated with lithium salt (158). The positive electrode active material comprises lithium metal complex oxide. The thickness of the lithium salt coating is between 20-50 nm.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity deterioration and disintegration of crystal structure of positive electrode active material is suppressed. Thus a favorable current collection property is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing coated positive electrode active material;    (2) method for manufacturing positive electrode; and    (3) method for manufacturing non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collection material (151)    Positive electrode compound material (152)    Positive electrode active material (153)    Positive electrode (155)    Lithium salt (158)
NOVELTY - The battery tab (2) has connection portion (11) provided at the front end of battery tab that protrudes from battery packing portion. The battery tab and hoop material (10) are connected in the connection portion. The hoop material of elongate strip shape is pierced in a predetermined shape along the longitudinal direction and the outer edge of battery tab is shaped.    USE - Battery tab for lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of burr leading to short circuit is prevented and the battery tab is manufactured efficiently with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery tab.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the hoop material of battery tab.    Battery tab (2)    Hoop material (10)    Connection portion (11)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (1) has a filter member (16) which is provided with a function to permit emission of gas from gas emission part (14) and prohibits emission of coolant (23). The gas emission part emits the gas which is provided in different positions corresponding to the peripheral part of a battery container (13) and is emitted from an assembled battery (12). The battery container accommodates the assembled battery and the coolant.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to gas to be easily discharged to the exterior of a container even when in an inclined state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus during a battery normal state and the abnormal state of the battery.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Assembled battery (12)    Battery container (13)    Gas emission part (14)    Filter member (16)    Coolant (23)
NOVELTY - The single-chamber fuel cell has a hollow electrolyte layer (1) which functions as a flow path of mixed gas. Electrode layers (2,3) are formed in the internal peripheral surface of the electrolyte layer. The cross-sectional shape of the portions of the electrode layers which are disconnected in several planes in a longitudinal direction to a normal line direction is identical.    USE - Single-chamber fuel cell for use in domestic co-generation system and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of mixed gas is not disturbed by the electrode layers, and the utilization efficiency of the mixed gas is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of single-chamber fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the single-chamber fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte layer (1)    Electrolyte boards (1a,1b)    Electrode boards (2,3)    Electrode layers (2a,2b,3a,3b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel gas supply pipe in which the hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen tank to the fuel cell stack flows. The anode off gas discharged from the anode of the fuel cell stack to the supply pipe is returned and circulated using the fuel gas circulation pipe (10A). A gas-liquid separator is arranged in another fuel gas circulation pipe for separating the water content in the anode off gas. The projecting portions (11) are protruded towards inner side from inner surface of circulation pipe in between the stack and the gas-liquid separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water content in the anode off gas flowing into the supply pipe from the separator through the circulation pipe can be reduced. The enlargement of the separator is prevented and the system can be mounted in the vehicle easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the fuel gas circulation pipe. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas circulation pipe (10A)    Projection portions (11)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (14) has a battery case (50) having a tray (51) and a cover (52). The case accommodates battery module (60) and electrical component (61). A water absorption element (300) is attached to inner surface of cover of case at a location which has to avoid the adhesion of module, electrical component and water. The water absorption element is provided in the position that faces an air circulation portion (260) between a cooling air inlet (86) and a ventilation fan (92).    USE - Battery unit used in electric vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The dripping of dew condensation produced to inner surface of the battery case to battery module, electrical component within the case can be prevented, and the influence of the dew condensation in the battery unit can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (14)    Battery case (50)    Tray (51)    Cover (52)    Battery module (60)    Electrical component (61)    Cooling air inlet (86)    Ventilation fan (92)    Air circulation portion (260)    Water absorption element (300)
NOVELTY - The battery unit comprises several battery modules that are accommodated in a battery case. A ventilating fan (551) is arranged in the upper surface of the battery case, when the battery case is attached to a vehicle main structure. The ventilating fan has a fan exhaust port (558) that discharges the air within the battery case.    USE - Battery unit used as power supply of electric vehicle such as electric car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - Since the ventilating fan is arranged in the upper surface of the battery case, the permeation of water from the exhaust port of the ventilating fan can be suppressed reliably. The cooling efficiency of the battery unit can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery unit.    Bypass duct cover (531)    Bypass outflow port (534)    Ventilating fan (551)    Fan cover (552)    Fan exhaust port (558)
NOVELTY - The connecting device has several terminals (12) connected with a connection bar (13). The outer periphery of the terminals is fixed to a connection hole (14) and the portions (14b,14d) of the connection hole confronting the terminal side are welded. A recessed portion (15) having a predetermined curvature is formed in angular portion vicinity of portions (14a,14c) of connecting hole other than the welded portions.    USE - Connecting device for use in connecting battery cell mounted in motorcycle or bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The insertion of the terminal in the connection hole is performed easily and the mechanical strength of the connecting device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the connecting device.    Terminals (12)    Connection bar (13)    Connection hole (14)    Portions of connection hole (14a-14d)    Recessed portion (15)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate (1) consists of active-material layers (3,4) formed on the surface of a collector (2). The active-material layer is formed by coating a composition containing (in weight parts) an active material (100), DNA (0.5-3) as thickener, an electroconductive agent, a binder (0.5-3), and an aqueous medium containing water, on the collector.    USE - Electrode plate is used for positive electrodes of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed), such as lithium ion secondary cells, used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate has low defects or deformation with respect to active-material layer. Since aqueous medium containing water is used, environmental conservation is enabled. The electrode plate provides batteries having high capacitance and volume energy density, and excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode plate.    Electrode plate (1)    Collector (2)    Active-material layers (3,4)
NOVELTY - The single-chambered fuel cell (10) has a cathode (3) formed in an outer edge of a disc-shaped electrode layer (1). An anode (2) is formed in the surface center of the electrode layer and surrounded by the cathode. The surface area of the cathode is larger than that of the anode so that the amount of catalyst contained in the cathode is larger than that of the anode.    USE - Single-chambered fuel cell for electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the single-chambered fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the single-chambered fuel cell.    Electrode layer (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Single-chambered fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The battery case (10) has inlet and an exhaust port for discharging gas to exterior. Several battery modules (60) are accommodated in battery case. A rib (523) is fixed to lower surface (52a) of upper wall of cover to guide the cooling air to downward direction of battery case. The leg portion regulates the gap between battery module and bottom wall portion of the battery case. The bottom wall portion (505) of battery case is formed in circular arc shape.    USE - Battery unit used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can be cooled efficiently within the battery case by fixing a rib to lower surface of upper wall of cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery unit.    Battery case (10)    Battery unit (14)    Lower surface (52a)    Battery module (60)    Bottom wall portion (505)    Rib (523)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a modifier and a fuel cell (2) that are accommodated in housing (100). A cover (107) covers the opening (108) of the housing. The components such as desulfurizer (13) and water purifier arranged in the housing are exposed through the opening, when opening the cover.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, electric machine and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The components in the fuel cell system can be checked, repaired and replaced easily at the time of performing maintenance operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Desulfurizer (13)    Housing (100)    Cover (107)    Opening (108)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (30) has an assembly (10) that has a conductive material (8) that is in contact with several tube type fuel cells (7) arranged in polygonal vertex position. A current collection element in contact with the assembly is accommodated in a case element (20). The contact between the current collection element and assembly and the contact between conductive material and tube type fuel cells are maintained by an elastic force provided from the case element to current collection element and assemblies.    USE - Fuel cell module of fuel cell (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact between the current collection element and assembly and the contact between conductive material and tube type fuel cells are maintained by an elastic force provided from the case element to current collection element and assemblies. Hence the tube type fuel cells and case element are fixed efficiently. The contact resistance between different elements is reduced and so the current collection efficiency is improved. The variations produced by the thermal expansion and heat shrink are reduced. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced, since the need of large number of components is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell module; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell module.    Tube type fuel cells (7)    Conductive material (8)    Assembly (10)    Case element (20)    Fuel cell module (30)
NOVELTY - Several battery modules (60) are accommodated in battery case (50) attached to vehicle body. A battery protector (620) is attached to the region facing the motor side in the battery case.    USE - Battery unit mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation of battery case can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (14)    Battery case (50)    Battery modules (60)    Battery protector (620)    Rear-wall portion (621)
NOVELTY - An electrode contains electrode main ingredient, electroconductive adjuvant, binding material containing latex, and dispersion material containing hydroxy-di-alkylcellulose. The binding material is used for combining electrode main ingredient and electrode adjuvant. The dispersion material is used for dispersing main ingredient and electroconductive adjuvant into water to make slurry. The hydroxy-di-alkylcellulose is hydroxymethyl ethyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.    USE - Electrode is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor comprising electrode has reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode. Dispersion material containing mixture of hydroxy-di-alkylcellose and water, activated charcoal as main ingredient, Ketchen Black (RTM: conductive support agent) and latex as binder are mixed and made into slurry. The slurry is coated on aluminum etching foil, to obtain electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating production of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The alkaline storage battery has top collector (21) comprising rectangular-shaped notch portions (25) formed in outer periphery edge portions (23), at equal intervals from flat central portion (24). The triangular-shaped notch portions (31) are provided inward from outer periphery edge portions between the rectangular-shaped notch portions. The downward rib-shaped protrusions (26,32) that are integrally molded from edge of notch portions intersects and welds with front-end portion of current collection portion (30) of electrode group (29).    USE - Alkaline storage battery for electric vehicle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The large current discharging capacity of storage battery can be improved effectively by reducing the space between electrode group and top collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of top collector and perspective views of the top collector and electrode group.    Top collector (21)    Outer periphery edge portions (23)    Flat central portion (24)    Rectangular-shaped notch portions (25)    Downward rib-shaped protrusions (26,32)    Electrode group (29)    Current collection portion (30)    Triangular-shaped notch portions (31)
NOVELTY - The exhaust ports (555,556) of different sizes are arranged along vehicle width direction at the upper wall (52d) of battery case in alignment with vehicle body. A ventilating fan (551) is arranged at the upper surface (52g) of the battery case. A cover portion covering the ventilating fan and exhaust ports is provided at the upper wall of battery case, with exhaust opening. A filter is detachably provided in the exhaust port.    USE - Battery unit for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Filter exchange operation can be performed efficiently. Battery module within the battery case can be cooled efficiently while improving the maintenance property of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the battery unit.    Upper wall of battery case (52d)    Upper surface of battery case (52g)    Tunnel portion (532)    Ventilating fan (551)    Exhaust ports (555,556)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group having a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are made of aluminum and accommodated in a metal can. A sealing lid provided with a convex portion (11), is fixed at an opening portion of the can. An electrode terminal having a head and an axial portion (14), is fixed in a through-hole (6) formed in the lid. A sealing boss portion (12) is inserted between the through-hole and the electrode axial portion by fitting an insulation sealing element (7) with the head of the electrode terminal.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when a thermo cycle and a vibration are applied over a long period of time, the sealing property of the battery is maintained by preventing the deformation of the through-hole of the sealing lid. Thus, the leakage generation is suppressed so as to provide a reliable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the head of the electrode terminal in the battery.    Through-hole (6)    Insulation sealing element (7)    Convex portion (11)    Sealing boss portion (12)    Axial portion (14)
NOVELTY - The EI or EE-shaped transformer core (10) comprises a plate-shaped lower beam (11) mounted on a base plate. A plate-shaped upper beam (12) faces the lower beam. A columnar main leg (13) winds a coil touches centers of the lower and upper beams. A plate-shaped bide leg (14) touches edges of the upper and lower beams. The cross sectional areas per unit magnetic flux of the lower beam surface, upper beam surface and the main leg surface are respectively set as SL, SU, and SM, such that predefined relations are satisfied.    USE - Core of transformer for use in switched mode power supply apparatus (both claimed) used for motor vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat radiation characteristic of core is improved by expanding the lower beam surface, upper beam surface and main leg surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the transformer core.    Transformer core (10)    Lower beam (11)    Upper (12)    Main leg (13)    Side leg (14)    Cross sectional area of lower beam surface (SL)    Cross sectional area of main leg (SM)    Cross sectional area of Upper beam surface (SU)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has control apparatus which controls air compressor and air pressure adjusting device so that the operating point of air pressure and air flow amount turns into the target operating point. The control apparatus is driven by operating pressure within the driving permission range nearest to target operating pressure, when the target operating point becomes the driving prohibition range.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sound of air compressor is suppressed so that discomfort to driver is reduced and the decline in fuel efficiency is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Target operating point determination unit (20)    Driving prohibition sound pressure level determination unit (21)    Driving prohibition range determination unit (22)    Operating point determination unit (23)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electrode body (10) that is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An airtight container (12) accommodates the electrode body, and a fibrous porous body (14) has an electric insulation between the airtight container and the electrode body. The porous body collects a foreign material, and is in the shape of a bag. A mean pore diameter of the porous body ranges from 20 micrometers-100 micrometers. A non-porous insulating sheet is positioned with the porous body.    USE - Closed type battery i.e. rechargeable battery such as an alkaline manganese battery, a lithium ion battery and a nickel-hydrogen battery, for an electric vehicle, a portable apparatus and a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The porous body collects the foreign material i.e. metal foreign material, in the airtight container. The battery suppresses occurrence of short circuit and performance degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a closed type battery.    Closed type battery (1)    Electrode body (10)    Airtight container (12)    Fibrous porous body (14)    Positive electrode lead (16)
NOVELTY - The system comprises condensers (41-44) that condense the water vapor in the anode gas and combustion exhaust gas from a fuel cell (10). A condensed water tank (51) collects the condensed water from the condensers. The condensed water stored in the condensed water tank is purified by a pure-water device (54) that is integrated with the ion exchange resin. An intake device (52) inhales the gas by the flow of the condensed water.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The decarboxylation of the condensed water can be increased effectively and lifetime of the ion exchange resin can be lengthened by decarboxylation of the condensed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Condensers (41-44)    Condensed water tank (51)    Intake device (52)    Pure-water device (54)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode plate (3), and an electrode group (6) that is not contacted when the negative electrode plate is positioned in a state with an auxiliary electrode (7) in an interior part of a cell chamber (1). The electrode group is provided with the negative positive electrode plate and a positive electrode plate (2). An auxiliary terminal (8) is electrically connected to the auxiliary electrode, and is installed in an upper part of the lid. The auxiliary electrode utilizes the positive electrode plate.    USE - Controlling-valve type storage battery for different emergency power sources and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric potential of the negative electrode plate of an end plate is high by removing the sulfation of the negative electrode plate of the end plate through applying voltage between the auxiliary electrodes opposing to the negative electrode plate, so that the battery can be substantially charged by the electric potential of the negative electrode plates that are gradually increased. The sulfation can be eliminated from the negative electrode plate of the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a controlling-valve type lead storage battery.    Cell chamber (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Connection body (5)    Electrode group (6)    Auxiliary electrode (7)    Auxiliary terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The element has a battery cell terminal, and a terminal connection unit with a secondary connection unit that provides flexible contact force about a root connection. A cylindrical battery cell contacts with the battery cell terminal, and an electrode terminal is tapered from inner side of the root connection. A connector area is utilized for circuit-connection in one side. A resilient projection is protruded, and has a cross hair bridge structure. A downstream tapered end of the secondary connection unit is curved in upward direction.    USE - Connection element for a secondary battery cell of a battery pack in a notebook computer (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a portable DVD, miniature personal computer, electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element prevents short-circuit of the battery during soldering process, reduces failure rate, minimizes resistance alteration of the connecting area by providing stable coupling structure between the electrode terminals of the secondary battery cell, and improves production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery pack comprising a set of cylindrical battery cells    (2) a notebook computer comprising a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery cell connection element.
NOVELTY - The terminal coupling structure has jaw (120) that is formed in lower peripheral side of battery terminal (110). A fixing portion (300) pressurizes cable terminal (210) to battery terminal when hook is connected in jaw. The hook is removed from jaw by secession button (340), and whose one side is hinged-coupled inner side of cover (310) while other side is connected in jaw.    USE - Terminal coupling structure for battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damaging of battery terminal although cable is attached and detached several times. Prevents separation of cable from battery although car body is shaken.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of terminal coupling structure for battery of vehicle.    Battery terminal (110)    Jaw (120)    Cable terminal (210)    Fixing portion (300)    Cover (310)    Secession button (340)
NOVELTY - The pack has battery cells i.e. pouched type battery cell, and battery modules that are mounted on a case. Anode and cathode terminals of the battery modules have a predetermined height deviation. An insulating member i.e. elastic member, is mounted in an electrode terminal, where the insulating member is adhered to an inner surface of a case that is made of metal material. An electrode assembly is built in a battery case of a laminated sheet that includes a metal layer and a resin layer.    USE - Medium/large-sized battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium secondary battery, pack for use in an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to wireless mobile apparatus, miniature mobile apparatus, gasoline car, electricity motorcycle, electric bicycle and an electronic device in an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and the cathode terminals of the battery modules have the predetermined height deviation, and the electrode terminals have different polarity, so that short-circuit of the battery pack can be reduced due to external shock in the pack, thus improving electrical safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of a medium to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The fuel system has pump (132) that is connected and installed in return duct (131). A bypass tube (135) is connected to return duct, and inflows unreacting gas that is ejected in pump to recovery pump which generates electricity using reaction and oxidizing gas.    USE - Fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of fuel system since malfunctioning of pump that circulates unreacting gas is prevented and by controlling the amount of unreacting gas that circulates to fuel cell stack using flow metering valve precisely. Improves durability of fuel system. Enables to steadily supply reformate gas to reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel supply pipe (123)    Manometer (125)    Return duct (131)    Pump (132)    Bypass tube (135)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a set of battery cells connected in series with each other. A peripheral edge of laminate sides is fixed with a frame member. A mounting frame of a joint mounts the assembly to an external device among the laminate sides in the frame member, where the external device fixes edges of one-side of the mounting frame in an end part of the battery cell. The joint of the mounting frame is arranged with a flake type member, and end parts of the member are curve-cut to protrude on an outer side in the frame member.    USE - Rectangular battery module assembly for a medium-to large-sized battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has compact and stable structure. The assembly avoids risk of a short circuit due to a set of wirings. The assembly is less in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rectangular battery module assembly.
NOVELTY - The gasket has a rubber gasket portion (10) provided in a metal separation plate stack to cover an outer wall border part of a reaction front/cooling surface of a metal separation plate (11). A length ratio of one part, which is not surrounding an edge part of the metal separation plate and another part that surrounds the edge part of the metal separation plate is made to be same.    USE - Metal separation plate gasket for a fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), phosphoric-acid fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) in a vehicle i.e. car, and home.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the gasket is improved. The gasket improves the molding accuracy, implements the insulation between the short-resistant and the stack case within the fuel cell, and prevents the short circuit in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of a metal separation plate gasket.    Rubber gasket portion (10)    Metal separation plate (11)    Thin plate exposed unit (13)
NOVELTY - The medium-to large-sized battery module (400) has a battery cell laminate (300). A through hole (432) is formed for flow of refrigerant in top and lower end surfaces. A sensing element is inserted in predetermined space in lower case (420). The battery module is made of structure of module laminate and module case with an upper case (410) and the lower case. An input-output terminal is formed outside structure of the battery cell laminate.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery module for manufacturing high power-high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery pack used as power source of electro mobile or the hybrid electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is made of structure of module laminate and module case with an upper case and a lower case, and hence reduces mechanical rigidity, size, weight and manufacturing cost, and ensures easy manufacturing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a unit module laminate mounted on a battery module case.    Battery cell laminate (300)    Battery module (400)    Upper case (410)    Lower case (420)    Input-output terminal (423)
NOVELTY - The device has mounting members (11a, 11b) for supporting multiple hydrogen tanks (10a-10c), which are provided in a hydrogen tank construction (100). A chassis (200) is placed in the hydrogen tanks. A support plate (30) includes a folding block, in which a central part is folded. A joint pin is inserted in a folding block of the support plate. A folded edge portion is formed in the folding block of the support plate. A fixed bracket is mounted in an upper end of the support plate, and welded in one of the mounting members.    USE - Hydrogen tank protective device for a fuel cell car of a hydrogen tank construction.    ADVANTAGE - The device absorbs the shock energy delivered to the car body and the hydrogen tank, and minimizes the deformation of the hydrogen tank and the car body during collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydrogen tank construction with a hydrogen tank protective device.    Hydrogen tanks (10a-10c)    Mounting members (11a, 11b)    Support plate (30)    Hydrogen tank construction (100)    Chassis (200)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has battery modules (110) in which a coolant flow is formed. A refrigerant inlet is positioned at one side upper end of a battery module assembly. The module assembly is mounted in a base plate. A pack housing (170) is mounted to circle around an exterior of the module assembly. A connecting member is made of a pair of frame for pressurizing a front side and back plane upper end of the module assembly. Multiple beads (172) are formed with a longitudinal direction of the module assembly, where the bead is made of indentation type bead or projection bead.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, pack for a power source of an electromobile or hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed), and wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly process is simple. The battery is compact. The structure of the battery is stable, thus preventing from refrigerant gone to outside. The battery provides efficient cooling system, thus improving the manufacture fairness and safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a medium-to-large-sized battery pack.    Medium-to large-sized battery pack (100)    Battery module (110)    Through hole (116)    Pack housing (170)    Bead (172)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a set of electrochemical cells overlapped with full cells. A unit electrode i.e. cathode, surrounded with a separation film sheet is positioned in a central part, which is a winding starting point. The separation film sheet is placed in each overlap portion in the overlapped electrochemical cells. The separation film sheet surrounds the electrochemical cells. The full cells are positioned symmetrically around the unit electrode. A tape is thermally fused to an outer-most end of the separation film sheet.    USE - Stack/folding type electrode assembly for a lithium ion polymer battery that is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle and a cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the assembly is increased. The performance of the assembly is improved. The life time of the assembly is increased. The assembly provides excellent safety and increased capacity to a lithium ion polymer battery, and reduces the size of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a stack/folding type electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery has outer electrode taps placed in an upper end of a case that is made of an aluminum laminated sheet. Unit cells are mounted on a case receiving portion. An inside electrode tap is placed in a central part of an upper end of the cells. A cathode tab is formed at an opposing position of the cells. An electrolyte in the unit cells is physically separated from a diaphragm e.g. polyolefin-group polymer sheet. The inside electrode tap is connected to the cells in a cascade connection mode, where tap is thermally fused in a sealing part when the diaphragm is interposed.    USE - High power secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a wireless mobile apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle, gasoline car and an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides high voltage and high power. The battery has enhanced lifetime, and is compact in size. The unit cells are serially connected, and the production efficiency of the battery is improved by reducing the cost of the parts used. The manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced by simple assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a high power high-capacity medium-to-large sized battery module    (2) a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a high power secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The water trap apparatus has a water level sensor (12) and a lowest level detection sensor (14). A main outlet (16) is provided for the water output, which is formed on the floor of the water trap (10). The control valves (20,22) are mounted. An outlet (18) is a cylindrical pipe and is higher than the main outlet.    USE - Water trap device for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The main outlet is provided for the water output, which is formed on the floor of the water trap, and hence ensures smooth flow of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling for a water trap device of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a water trap apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water trap (10)    Water level sensor (12)    Lowest level detection sensor (14)    Main outlet (16)    Outlet (18)    Control valves (20,22)
NOVELTY - The safety system has a module package that has multiple modules (1,2,3,4) connected in a series. A switch (SW1) is installed in a circuit (4a) at positive terminal of a package inside module-D, another switch (SW2) is installed in another circuit (1a) at negative terminal of another package inside module-A, third switch (SW3) is installed in third circuit (2a) at positive terminal of the former package inside module-C and fourth switch (SW4) is installed in fourth circuit (3a) at negative terminal of the latter package inside module-D for module selection.    USE - Safety system for fuel module stacks of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple modules are connected in a series, where a switch is installed in a circuit at positive terminal of a package inside module-D, another switch is installed in another circuit at negative terminal of another package inside module-A, third switch is installed in third circuit at positive terminal of the former package inside module-C and fourth switch is installed in fourth circuit at negative terminal of the latter package inside module-D for module selection, and thus ensures driving the vehicle with the electricity that the module package of the steady-state produces, when the specific module breaks down due to malfunction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of fuel module stack security system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle fuel module stack.    Modules (1,2,3,4)    Circuits (1a,2a,3a,4a)    Common distributor (6)    Controller (10)    Switches (SW1,SW2,SW3,SW4)
NOVELTY - The pack (500) has a gas discharge member (540) mounted on a module assembly (450). Pack housing (600) is mounted on an exterior of the module assembly. A refrigerant inlet (610) is formed in an upper end or a bottom side of the module assembly, and a refrigerant outlet (620) is formed in an opposing side of the refrigerant inlet. A cooling fan is installed in the refrigerant outlet for providing flow driving force of a refrigerant. Through holes (412) are punched in top and lower end surfaces of a module case.    USE - Battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has increased lifetime, and improves safety of the vehicle and occupies less space in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Through holes (412)    Module assembly (450)    Battery pack (500)    Gas discharge member (540)    Pack housing (600)    Refrigerant inlet (610)    Refrigerant outlet (620)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has a case accommodating an electrode assembly comprising an anode, a cathode and a separator. The anode has olivine group anode active material layer and active material layer containing cobalt. The olivine group active material layer contains complex oxide of lithium, phosphorus and metal chosen from iron, manganese and nickel or vanadium. The cathode has graphite group active material layer. The ceramic layer containing alumina, silica, zirconia, zeolite, magnesia, titania and barium-titanium is laminated on cathode active material layer.    USE - Secondary battery is used as power supply for electric bicycles, notebook computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant and information and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved discharge capacity, storage capacity and recovery capacity, and low direct current resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of anode.
NOVELTY - The method involves delivering a signal to a controller (90), which performs a switch fault diagnostics on a switch trouble detector (80). A low voltage direct current/direct current converter (LDC) is operated during emergency by performing an off operation. A current value of a current sensor (70) is detected. The detection value of the current sensor is delivered to an input terminal of a switching unit (20). A pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal is generated from a PWM generator (60) for performing a switching operation of switches (S1-S4).    USE - Method for operating a low voltage direct current/direct current converter in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a fuel cell vehicle during emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The method can determine the defect type during occurrence of switch trouble. The pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal is adjusted to be operated in the full bridge mode by utilizing the switches, so that the vehicle operation is performed during emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a low voltage direct current/direct current converter emergency operation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switches (S1-S4)    Switching unit (20)    Pulse-width modulation generator (60)    Current sensor (70)    Switch trouble detector (80)    Controller (90)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves depositing the reactive gas with the thin film material by using a pulsed laser deposition so as to form the thin film such as gold oxide thin film and platinum oxide thin film. The reactive gas is removed through a thermal process from the thin film which is then crystallized to obtain the porous membrane. The thermal process involves using a thermal annealing temperature of 800 degrees C within 30 hours.    USE - Manufacturing method for porous membrane (claimed) for e.g. fuel cell, battery, capacitor, gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple method in which a porous membrane with high porosity structure and excellent substrate strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an initial state of the evaporated gold oxide thin film and x-ray diffraction peak of the post-baking porosity gold thin film.
NOVELTY - The stack (100) has separators (120) stored with oxidizing gas flowed from outside of a channel. An inside humidification part (160) is arranged in a single-side of a wet film (170) that passes the gas via a generating part (110). Another channel is placed in direction of a separator (185) while arranging the latter channel in a rudder side of the film. The gas enters and leaves the humidification part when the humidification part is arranged in a side of a generating part. A primary channel (126) is set in direction to face a membrane-electrode assembly (130).    USE - Fuel cell such as direct oxidation fuel cell and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, stack for use as a portable power source. Uses include but are not limited to produce electricity in a vehicle, building, public institution and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The wet film passes the gas via the generating part, so that humidity of gas is maintained, thus improving conductivity of hydrogen ion in the membrane-electrode assembly and output of the generating part in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (100)    Generating part (110)    Separators (120, 125, 185)    Primary channel (126)    Membrane-electrode assembly (130)    Inside humidification part (160)    Wet film (170)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has an integrated connector and a hydrogen injecting unit (100). The fuel cell vehicle is provided with a hydrogen injection part (110). A hydrogen passage (130) is formed in the hydrogen injection part, for passing hydrogen gas. The hydrogen injection part is installed at hydrogen battery charger. The hydrogen battery charger is connected to a vehicle cylinder in an attached or detached manner. Hydrogen injection part is provided with insulation segments (116,126), which are formed between the inner circumference and joints (114,124).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen injection part is provided with insulation segments, which are formed between the inner circumference and joints, and hence decreases unnecessary water supply in the hydrogen charger, and ensures a cost effective and simple design of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hydrogen injecting unit.    Hydrogen injecting unit (100)    Hydrogen injection part (110)    Joints (114,124)    Insulation segments (116,126)    Hydrogen passage (130)
NOVELTY - A connector (710) of a charging cable (700) is connected to an inlet (604) of a charger (600) of a vehicle in the state in which a plug (720) of the charging cable is not connected to an external power supply of the vehicle. The abnormality of the charger is determined before the plug of the charging cable is connected to the external power supply.    USE - Charging system for charging battery used for supplying electric power to electric motor mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the charger in the charging system is determined rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging cable. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charger (600)    Inlet (604)    Charging cable (700)    Connector (710)    Plug (720)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery terminal protruded to an upper side of a battery. A securing clip (200) is tightly coupled in the battery terminal. A cable and the battery terminal are connected to the securing clip. A pressurized buckle pressurizes the securing clip such that coherence with the battery terminal is increased. A wing bolt (300) is connected with the pressurized buckle. A connection part (420) is integrally arranged in a hinge screw nut (410). A pressurized loop (430) is pivotally combined in the connection part.    USE - Structure for coupling a battery terminal in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The security clip is coupled with the battery terminal without separate tool by utilizing the pressurized buckle and the wing bolt, thus connecting the cable and the battery terminal in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal coupling structure.    Securing clip (200)    Wing bolt (300)    Hinge screw nut (410)    Connection part (420)    Pressurized loop (430)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has housing (170) surrounding an exterior of a battery module. An I-type reinforcing member (150) is combined in lower-part of a base plate (120) at predetermined regular interval in width direction (W). A board material of the base plate and the I-type reinforcing member are combined with a female screw/male screw and/or a fixation pin. A side support member is mounted on two sides of the battery module.    USE - Battery pack for use in an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pack is compact and light weight, and has high mechanical strength and high structural stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Width direction (W)    Battery pack (100)    Base plate (120)    I-type reinforcing member (150)    Housing (170)
NOVELTY - The independent partition type battery assembly has conductive strips (20) fixed to a frame (10), and accommodation space formed by the conductive strips and the frame. The electrode terminals (30,31) are attached to the conductive strip. Several lithium ion batteries (40) are assembled in the accommodation space. The lithium ion batteries are connected to the conductive strips through electrically conductive pieces (50). The safe units (60) for blocking the electric current to the electrically conductive pieces, are attached to the lithium ion batteries.    USE - Independent partition type battery assembly of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supplied from the battery assembly is not stopped even when any one of the lithium ion battery becomes abnormal, by providing safe units in each lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the independent partition type battery assembly.    Frame (10)    Conductive strip (20)    Electrode terminals (30,31)    Lithium ion battery (40)    Electrically conductive piece (50)    Safe unit (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a valve actuator installed at a hydrogen exit side piping of a fuel cell stack for controlling opening and closing of a solenoid valve that is installed at an end tip of another solenoid valve. A fuel cell controller transmits an operation signal in the valve actuator, and monitors number of rotations of a hydrogen recirculation blower. A hydrogen recirculation piping is provided between a hydrogen recirculation blower and the latter solenoid valve. A driver interface is connected to the fuel controller for recognizing an operation failure of the hydrogen recirculation blower.    USE - Fuel cell hydrogen re-cycling blower operating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system blocks the solenoid valve on the hydrogen recirculation piping, and the hydrogen is flowed into the recirculation piping when the recirculation blower operate abnormally, thus stopping the recirculation blower operation, and hence preventing the performance lowering of the fuel cell stack. The system limits the current value in stack to the necessary minimum current value when the fuel cell stack is run to the dead end condition, thus preventing the damage of the fuel cell stack. The system provides an alarm to the operator through the driver interface when the hydrogen recirculation blower is operated abnormally, thus indicating the operator about the abnormal operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell hydrogen re-cycling blower operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart a fuel cell hydrogen re-cycling blower operation controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter (9) connected to a fuel cell (2). The fuel cell supplies an output voltage to a power supply unit (4). A microcontroller unit (MCU) (10) is connected to a measurement circuit portion (8) that is connected to a switch (7). A battery charger is connected to a sub battery (1) and the DC/DC converter. Another switch (6) is installed between the DC/DC converter and a voltage and current measurement sensor (14). The voltage and the current measurement sensor measures voltage and current of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel i.e. hydrogen-oxygen fuel, battery power generation management system for a home electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The system manages the fuel cell with the superior state, so that the marketability of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery power generation management system.    Sub battery (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Power supply unit (4)    Switches (6, 7)    Measurement circuit portion (8)    Direct current to direct current converter (9)    Microcontroller unit (10)    Voltage and current measurement sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The medium-to large-sized battery pack (500) has a module assembly (450) mounted on base plate of a structure. The module assembly is connected to a side support unit (510), a lower support part (520) and upper end connecting units (531,532,533) with a pack housing (550). Multiple battery cells or unit modules are serially connected to the structure. An upper end connecting unit is connected to side support units in upper direction of the module assembly. A refrigerant is flowed in from one side of the module assembly structure.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery pack for a power supply device used as power source for an electro mobile or a hybrid electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The medium-to large-sized battery pack has a module assembly mounted on base plate of a structure, and hence ensures a simple manufacturing and assembling, reduces stiffness of the battery cell and risk of short circuit of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power supply device with an electrical interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    Module assembly (450)    Battery pack (500)    Side support unit (510)    Lower support part (520)    Upper end connecting units (531,532,533)    Pack housing (550)
NOVELTY - The generator (120) has a circulation pan (110) installed to a front of a vehicle (10). Another circulation pan is installed at a bumper (12), where the former circulation pan rotates along an axis of rotation. A third circulation pan is installed at an exposed air induction pipe.    USE - Wind power generator for use in a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates the power with the windage resistance in an effective manner, and has high-capacity. The design of the installation position of the generator is unlimited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Bumper (12)    Chargeable Battery (20)    Circulation pan (110)    Wind power generator (120)
NOVELTY - The pack has side support members surrounding side of battery modules in a module assembly. Multiple upper end connecting members are connected to the side support members in a direction of the module assembly. Multiple battery cells e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, are connected in series with each other. The side support members have a plate shape main body that is closely adhered to a side of the module assembly. A bottom frame supports a bottom side of the module assembly. A venting member is mounted on a gas exhaust port in an upper part of a front side of the module assembly.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery pack for use as a power source of an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack occupies less space, and has superior structural stability against external impact and compact layout structure. The manufacturing cost of the pack is reduced through simple assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - A sensor subsystem senses the operating parameters of several cells of several battery modules (100). A protection circuit coupled to the sensors electrically disconnects the battery module from the power source. A processor connected to the battery modules electrically disconnects a module from the power source. The cells comprise lithium ion cells of type number 18650 and lithium ion cells of type number 26700.    USE - Power source e.g. high-density battery pack for use in e.g. vehicles, outdoor power equipments, uninterruptible power supplies, and auxiliary power units.    ADVANTAGE - Provides scalable, fine grain protection of battery packs, provides additional safety, reliability, and maintenance features that increase the range and usable life of the battery pack. The multi-level management facilitates the intelligent application of methods for continuous optimization of the performance and safety of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the power source.    Battery module (100)    Pack-unit (200)    Power source system (300)
NOVELTY - Lamination type lithium ion battery has positive electrode current collection tab (11) arranged among the convex unit (311) and recessed unit (341) or internal terminal of negative electrode terminal and negative electrode side press board. The convex unit is extended in the width direction of negative electrode current collection tab, and located at opposing surface of positive electrode side press board (34). The recessed unit is located at the opposing surface of internal terminal (31). The negative electrode current collection tab is also arranged on the convex unit and recessed unit.    USE - Lamination type lithium ion battery used for e.g. robot, electric vehicle, backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains variation of connection resistance value since connection resistance value between the poles and both internal terminals are reduced, thus suppressing deterioration of cycling characteristics of lamination type battery even when charging/discharging at high rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of positive electrode current collection tab arranged between the internal terminal of positive electrode terminal and positive electrode side press board.    Positive electrode current collection tab (11)    Internal terminal (31)    Positive electrode side press board (34)    Convex unit (311)    Recessed unit (341)
NOVELTY - The single chambered fuel cell (10) has a main electrode layer (1) provided with convex surface (6) and recesses (4,5) in which sub-electrode layers (2,3) are arranged. The heights of the surfaces of the sub-electrode layers are set to be identical with respect to the height of the convex surface.    USE - Single chambered fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of integration is improved so that the size of the single chambered fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the single chambered fuel cell.    Main electrode layer (1)    Sub-electrode layers (2,3)    Recesses (4,5)    Convex surface (6)    Single-chambered fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1A) has a sealing cover (4). The diameter of a through-hole (42A) of the cover is gradually reduced in an opposing direction from a head (22) towards edge portion of electrode terminal (20). An internal diameter (D1) is defined prescribing a narrow portion (16A) of a side which opposes edge portion of an electrode terminal of an insulation sealing element (5). Another diameter (D2) is defined prescribing narrow portion (17A) of a side which opposes head portion of an electrode terminal of the element. The diameter (D1) is greater then the diameter (D2).    USE - Closed type battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte lithium ion battery (claimed) for small portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compression rate of the insulation sealing element is equalized by defining the diameter at edge portion of an electrode terminal of an insulation sealing element greater than that of the head portion such that creep produced in the sealing element is suppressed even if the thermo cycle is applied. The closed type battery can be manufactured reliably with light weight without producing the liquid spill for a longer period of time and hence the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type battery.    Closed type battery (1A)    Sealing cover (4)    Insulation sealing element (5)    Narrow portions (16A,17A)    Electrode terminal (20)    Head (22)    Through-hole (42A)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a temperature sensor (4) that detects the temperature of coolant containing ethylene glycol circulated in a circulation path (11) by a coolant-fluid-flow unit (3). A control unit (6) promotes exchange operation of coolant, when the electric conductivity of coolant reaches predetermined regulation electric conductivity.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric conductivity of the coolant used for cooling fuel cell stack is managed in appropriate range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Coolant-fluid-flow unit (3)    Temperature sensor (4)    Control unit (6)    Circulation path (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes an electric power unit (16) concealed by a powerhouse (17) set under a driving seat (14). The electric power unit has a fuel cell system (18) set at its front section, and has a fuel cell stack (32) set at the front side lower part of the powerhouse. Heat exchangers (42,48), cooling ducts, and cooling fans (43,49) are set at the front side upper part of the powerhouse, and are utilized to remove heat from the fuel cell system during electrical energy generation. The fuel cell system supplies electricity to an electric motor that drives the rear wheel.    USE - Fuel cell mounting electric vehicle for land transportation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents water failure of heat exchanger, thus improving operation reliability of fuel cell system. Reduces size of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the fuel cell mounting electric vehicle.    Fuel cell mounting electric vehicle e.g. steerable type electric wheelchair vehicle (10)    Driving seat (14)    Electric power unit (16)    Powerhouse (17)    Fuel cell system (18)    Fuel cell stack (32)    Heat exchangers (42,48)    Cooling fans (43,49)
NOVELTY - A tubular fuel cell (7) and a thermal-medium tube (8) are accommodated in a case (10). A liquid is injected into the inner side of the case, followed by injection of an adhesive agent (12) whose specific gravity is smaller than that of the liquid. The adhesive agent is then cured, to obtain a fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used as power source for domestic cogeneration systems, motor vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of fuel cells having improved airtightness, irrespective of the viscosity of adhesive agent used, and a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the manufacturing method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tubular fuel cell (7)    Thermal-medium tube (8)    Case (10)    Adhesive agent (12)    Cap (28)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has a laminated electrode structure (20) that is arranged inside a container (11). The laminated electrode structure has a separator that is provided in between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Several terminals (31,33) are provided in the container and connected to the lead terminals (213,233) of the laminated electrode structure. A metallic lithium portion (42) is attached to the end surfaces of the laminated electrode structure and arranged within the container.    USE - Electrical storage device for vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The preliminary occlusion of the lithium ion of the metallic lithium portion to the negative electrode can be performed smoothly and rapidly. The production efficiency of the electrical storage device can be improved. The laminated electrode structure can be pressed with respect to the container using pressing tool. Hence, the internal resistance of the storage device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of the electrical storage device.    Container (11)    Laminated electrode structure (20)    Terminals (31,33)    Metallic lithium portion (42)    Lead terminals (213,233)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion apparatus (1) has a honey-comb (2) which is made of ceramic comprises the through-holes with different cross-sectional shape. The P-type semiconductor (3) and the N-type semiconductor (4) are provided in the through-holes of the honey-comb. The edge portions of the P-type and N-type semiconductors are alternatively connected to each other in the end portions of the through-holes.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion apparatus for motor vehicle. Can also be used in auxiliary machine.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductors are alternatively connected to each other in the end portions of the through-holes and hence the generated heat can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    Thermoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Honey-comb (2)    P-type semiconductor (3)    N-type semiconductor (4)    Lateral electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has several output terminals (55-57) connected to a coil of a stator and a voltage control coil (54) connected to the maximum output terminal (57) of the coil through duty control switches (SR1-SR6). Several capacitor switches (S11-S16,S21-S26,S31-S36) connected to respective output terminals are switched according to the change of speed rate of the generator so that coil output is maintained to fixed voltage using drooping characteristic of the coil.    USE - Control apparatus of wind powered generator for motor vehicle and electric light.    ADVANTAGE - The regularity of voltage of the output terminals is maintained by controlling coil output to the voltage of predetermined value according to drooping characteristic of coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of control apparatus of the generator.    Voltage control coil (54)    Output terminals (55-57)    Load (58)    Capacitor switches (S11-S16,S21-S26,S31-S36)    Duty control switches (SR1-SR6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller arranged to control a gas supply unit to supply gas to a fuel cell stack at supply pressure during startup of the fuel cell stack. The controller supplies the gas to the fuel cell stack at another supply pressure when flooding of the fuel cell stack is estimated, where the latter supply pressure is less than the former supply pressure. The gas is supplied to the fuel cell stack at the former supply pressure for a time period determined based on a parameter value during startup of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Apparatus for controlling startup of a fuel cell system of a vehicle (all claimed) such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables the fuel cell system to start up more quickly and to attain normal operation, while avoiding flooding. The flooding is estimated, thus decreasing the pressure of the supply gas. The apparatus enables the amount of reaction heat generated by the fuel cell stack to be increased and/or maximized, thus reducing the starting time of the system effectively. The apparatus achieves reduction in starting time of the fuel cell system by operating the fuel cell system at high supply gas pressure, while estimating the occurrence of flooding caused by the water produced in the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling startup of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a fuel cell stack output versus time during startup as a function of operating pressure.
NOVELTY - The undercover (36,42) has an opening (54) that is formed corresponding to an opening (29) formed at the end of discharge pipe (28) of silencer (24). A seal is arranged in the gap formed between the outer periphery of the opening and one end of the discharge pipe.    USE - Undercover for vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of the undercover and freezing of the discharge pipe of the silencer are prevented by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the undercover.    Silencer (24)    Discharge pipe (28)    Opening (29)    Undercover (36,42)    Opening (54)
NOVELTY - The device has a rechargeable electrical storage cell, and a housing through which the fluid flows for exchange of heat with the storage cell. The fluid is one of water glycol mixture, thermal oil or other suitable coolants. The storage cell is held in a hold element (2) and is in thermal contact with the hold element, where the hold element is a hollow cylinder. The hold element is formed as a hollow body through which the fluid is passed to the housing. The hold element consists of a flexible material, where the hold element rests flexibly against the storage cell.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for use as a driving battery in a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hold element is arranged within the housing and the heat-conducting fluid directly passes through the hold element, so that direct heat exchange is performed between the surface of the storage cell and the heat conducting fluid, thus permitting the usage of plastics for accommodation and/or mounting of the storage cell with high cooling efficiency. Multiple hold elements are formed from same material as a hold element group, thus simplifying the production and assembly of the electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hold element group in an electrical energy storage device.    Hold element group (1)    Hold element (2)    Connecting edge (3)    Connecting surface (4)    Connecting boundary (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a main vehicle body (11) including a gear-driven power unit (111), a power storage unit coupled to the gear-driven power unit, and a set of power supply parts (115) electrically connected to the power storage unit. A set of solar cell units (13) operates in coordination with the gear-driven power unit to allow the main vehicle body to convert wind energy to electrical energy that is in turn stored in the power storage unit, where the electrical energy stored in the power storage unit is supplied to the installed power supply parts.    USE - Power-generating plug-and-play vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle generates electricity and avoids emitting pollutants and greenhouse gas, thus achieving effect of protecting an environment. The vehicle allows a rider to switch on a fan to enhance comfort of riding during summer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The set of solar cell units are solar cell panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power-generating plug-and-play vehicle.    Power-generating plug-and-play vehicle (1)    Main vehicle body (11)    Solar cell units (13)    Gear-driven power unit (111)    Power supply parts (115)
NOVELTY - High toughness columnar porous materials and electrochemical devices. The columnar porous material includes a columnar lanthanum aluminate structure and a alpha -aluminum oxide or flat lanthanum aluminate structure tangled such that bridged structures are created therebetween applying for electrochemical devices including gas sensors, fuel cells, molecular seives, and porous filters.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an active portion comprising two subsections (41,42) such that one subsection includes the geometric center and excludes the outer periphery and the other subsection excludes the geometric center and includes the outer periphery. The flow field plate (10) comprises one or more channels (20) formed in the subsections forming different cross-section profiles such that the cross-section profile within the subsection including geometric center, is different from the cross-section profile within the subsection including outer periphery.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of fuel cell can be improved reliably using the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the flow field plate of fuel cell.    Flow field plate (10)    Channel (20)    Subsections (41,42)
NOVELTY - An anode supply manifold (202) receives hydrogen through an anode inlet conduit (84) and delivers to anodes of fuel cells, and an anode exhaust manifold (204) receives hydrogen from anodes and delivers to anode outlet conduit (86). A suction device is in fluid communication with anode supply manifold or anode exhaust manifold, for drawing partial amount of vacuum of fuel cell stack (2) at the time of startup of fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of hydrogen is exhausted according to the hydrogen emission standards during startup, hence the degradation of fuel cell stack is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for starting fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Anode inlet conduit (84)    Anode outlet conduit (86)    Anode supply manifold (202)    Anode exhaust manifold (204)
NOVELTY - A power generation element (10) has positive and negative electrode plates (11,12) comprising positive and negative metal foils (11A,12A) laminated in a foil laminated portion in close contact state. A positive and negative collector sections (20,30) welded to metal foils comprises a contact portion on laminated portion. The welded regions (M1,M2) between positive foil and positive collector section, and between negative foil and negative collector section are formed such that foils, laminated portion and contact portion are irradiated and welded to each other.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-metal hydride secondary battery, nickel-cadmium secondary battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriately selected size of the welding region area is obtained, so that the connection resistance occurring in the connected portion of lead portions and electrode lead portions is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the secondary battery.    Power generation element (10)    Electrode plates (11,12)    Metal foils (11a,12a)    Positive and negative collector sections (20,30)    Welded regions (M1,M2)
NOVELTY - A cathode material comprises cupric oxide and amorphous carbon compound, and plasticized char. The copper nano particles are provided on the surface of cathode material, and micropores are connected inside the surface of cathode material.    USE - Cathode material is used for electrochemical cell such as lithium secondary battery for power supply of vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material provides electrochemical cell having high electric conductance and excellent energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode material comprises cupric oxide and amorphous carbon compound, and plasticized char. The copper nano particles are provided on the surface of cathode material, and micropores are connected inside the surface of cathode material. The amorphous carbon compound is chosen from phenol resin, furan resin, coke, needle coke, pitch and liquid mesophase pitch. The cathode material further comprises binder and conductive material. An electrochemical cell comprises cathode material and electrolyte having solvent containing polypropylene carbonate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode material.
NOVELTY - The car has a battery (7) provided between a back wheel (11) and a frame (3), and a driving motor (12) provided onto the back wheel. An electric source input end of the driving motor is connected with an output end of the battery by a cable (8) and a driving controller (5). A solar battery subassembly (10) is provided onto a back seat (13). The solar battery subassembly is connected with an input end of the battery by the cable and a solar charging controller (9).    USE - Solar electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes solar energy to charge the battery and to provide power for the driving motor, so that the car is convenient to charge, and saves power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric motor car.    Frame (3)    Driving controller (5)    Battery (7)    Cable (8)    Solar charging controller (9)    Solar battery subassembly (10)    Back wheel (11)    Driving motor (12)    Back seat (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle main battery (40) connected with a constant voltage unit (20). A blower apparatus (30) is connected with switches (4, 6), and converts solar energy into power. A solar battery (10) generates electricity, and a low electric power system (22) e.g. air cleaner, is connected with a sub battery (21). A switch (1) is connected to the sub battery, which is connected with the solar battery. A diode (11) is installed in one side of the solar battery. The constant voltage unit is connected with the sub battery.    USE - Solar battery system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system electrically protects the blower apparatus, and improves durability of the blower apparatus even when usage of voltage converter is decreased. The system operates the constant voltage unit with high spectral efficiency. The system prevents discharge of the vehicles main battery, and improves reliability of the vehicles. The system decreases the load of an air-conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery system controlling method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar battery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switches (1, 4, 6)    Solar battery (10)    Diode (11)    Constant voltage unit (20)    Sub battery (21)    Low electric power system (22)    Blower apparatus (30)    Vehicle main battery (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lead-acid storage cell (7) and a super capacitor (4) connected in parallel. The super capacitor is installed inside and outside a shell of the lead-acid storage cell. The super capacitor is fixed inside the car.    USE - Starting battery for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high starting ratio power. The battery has better performance for starting at low temperature, and has long service life. The battery improves the quality of storage battery, and reduces the cost of storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of a starting battery.    Super capacitor (4)    Lead-acid storage cell (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a casing that encloses a single chip, a logic control circuit, a crystal oscillator, voltage stabilization power source, LCD, an operating button, and a repairing interface which are electrically connected with each other. A fan is electrically connected with the voltage stabilization power source, to cool the casing.    USE - Repairing device for storage battery used in electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and charge storage capacity of the battery are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of repairing device for storage battery.
NOVELTY - The box has a body internally equipped with a battery pack (2), where end enclosure of the body is separately equipped with a management end and an electrode end (5) at two ends. The electrode end is equipped with a connection post (10), and an upper shell (3) and a lower shell (1) of the body are connected with a flange thread to be a totally enclosed cavity. A surface of the upper shell is equipped with heat-radiating fins (301), and the body is internally equipped with a ventilation pipeline. The battery pack is fixed by a flange.    USE - Totally enclosed battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, convenient to manufacture, inexpensive and simplified battery structure. The box improves the protection to the battery, reduces the working condition of the battery, and guarantees the normal working of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a totally enclosed battery box.    Lower shell (1)    Battery pack (2)    Upper shell (3)    Electrode end (5)    Connection post (10)    Heat-radiating fin (301)
NOVELTY - Artificial graphite has microcrystal size (Lc) in c-axis direction of 60-120 nm measured by X-ray diffraction. The artificial graphite subjected to graphitization process which is carried out at 3000 degrees C in presence of inert gas atmosphere has microcrystal size (Lc) of 150 nm or more.    USE - Artificial graphite used as negative electrode for lithium ion secondary cell used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, power tool, electric vehicle, and motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The artificial graphite has high energy density, and high charging and discharging rate. The lithium ion secondary cell comprising artificial graphite as negative electrode has high-speed of charging and discharging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of artificial graphite, which involves subjecting raw-material-oil composition obtained by mixing raw material oil chosen from pressure-reduced residue oil, fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) heavy oil and desulfurized heavy oil which are produced in petroleum refining process to caulking process, calcining at 1200-1500 degrees C, and heat-processing at 2150-2750 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The system has a set of vehicle subsystems (107-111, 114, 115) generating a set of subsystem temperature signals. A vehicle controller (102) generates a desired fan speed signal for each vehicle subsystem in response to each subsystem temperature signal. The vehicle controller compares each desired fan speed signal to determine a maximum desired fan speed signal, where the vehicle controller controls the fan to reach a speed that is equal to or greater than the maximum desired fan speed signal. An engine controller (116) measures temperature of a fuel cell engine.    USE - System for controlling speed of a cooling fan in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell based vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle controller efficiently controls the fan, so that the fan reaches the speed that is equal to or greater than the maximum desired fan speed signal, thus increasing the subsystems life span, and ensuring optimal performance of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle comprising a cooling fan    (2) a method for controlling fan speed for generating a set of subsystem temperature signals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle with a system for controlling speed of a cooling fan.    Vehicle (100)    Vehicle controller (102)    Vehicle subsystems (107-111, 114, 115)    Engine controller (116)    Multiplexed data bus (118)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine device connected with a wind-guiding port, where the turbine device is rotated through an air flow collected in the wind-guiding port. A generator is connected with the turbine device for producing power. A charging circuit is connected with the generator and a battery unit. Another generator is connected with a drive motor and the charging circuit. The latter generator produces power through the drive motor, and charges the battery unit through the charging circuit. The battery unit is connected with an energy-storing capacitor.    USE - Power system for an electric bus, electric automobile, and an electric locomotive car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy-storing capacitor starts the electric car quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A resin composition (C1) comprises an epoxy resin; curing agent; curing accelerator; and carbon material. The epoxy resin or the curing agent has a softening temperature of 40-90 degrees C, and the carbon material comprises a low crystalline artificial graphite having an average particle diameter of 60-500 Pm in an amount of 5-100 mass.% of the carbon material.    USE - As a resin composition useful for fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator resin composition has excellent conductivity and fluidity, contains little impurities, has dimensional accuracy with no deterioration in performance of a solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell separator (10) obtained by injection molding (C1) for fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic perspective view of fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (10)    Flat plane portion (11)    Partition walls (12)    Channels (13)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electrical connection (4) connecting an electronic unit (3) to energy storage cells (2) e.g. lithium battery, for permitting the electronic unit to use information representing electrical quantities i.e. electrical potential, of the cells. The electrical connection has a bare rigid electric connection element with an end that is remote from the cells, where the element is mechanically fixed on a power bar (5). The rigid electric connection element has a portion that is extended parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cells, and is made of copper or aluminum.    USE - Electrical energy storing device for a micro-hybrid starter-alternator device of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for an alternator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection connects the electronic unit to the energy storage cells in a simple manner without using the wires, thus avoiding the risk of coupling of neighborhood elements during assembling the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and partial top view of a electrical energy storing device.    Electrical energy storing device (1)    Energy storage cells (2)    Electronic unit (3)    Electrical connection (4)    Power bar (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a drive unit (12) and an energy and/or power source e.g. fuel cell stack (22), assigned to a pair of electric motors (16a, 16b) for loading the electric motors with current, where the electric motor is mechanically coupled with a wheel of the vehicle to drive the wheel. Another energy and/or power source i.e. fuel cell (34), is assigned to another electric motor (30) for loading of the latter electric motor with current, where the latter electric motor is mechanically coupled with another wheel of the vehicle to drive the latter wheel.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the vehicle improves suitability of the vehicle. The source e.g. fuel cell stack, reacts slowly, provides continuous operation, responds to fast changes in load requirements in quick manner and eliminates the need for adjusting the source during entire service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Drive unit (12)    Electric motors (16a, 16b, 30)    Lithium ion battery (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Fuel cell (34)
NOVELTY - A solar-powered hybrid power system comprises a charge storage system comprising a charge storage device to receive and store charge from a solar charge collector (14). The charge storage system further comprises a power electronic circuit selectively connectable to another charge storage device and adapted to transfer the stored charge to this charge storage device at a selectable voltage level.    USE - A solar-powered hybrid power system, preferably a cooling system, a ventilation system, a heating system, a defrosting system, or an auxiliary power supply system (claimed) for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids undesired depletion of a charge storage device, e.g. hybrid vehicle traction battery, during extended periods of non-use of the vehicle or during electric-drive-only modes of operation of the hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a solar-powered hybrid power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a portion of a vehicle hybrid power system.    High voltage battery (12A)    Auxiliary power circuits (12C-12E)    Solar charge collector (14)    Power/voltage converter (16A)    Programmable charge controller (16B)    Positive and negative terminals (18A, 18B)    Terminal (20A)    Wired connection (21D)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a battery (3) i.e. lithium ion battery (4), arranged in housing (2). An inlet opening (5) introduces cooling fluid e.g. air, into the housing. A discharge opening (6) transfers the fluid from the housing. A outlet line (8) and an inlet line (7) are formed for conducting the fluid respectively from and into the housing, and are projected into an inner chamber (27), so that internal ends (19, 20) of the lines are terminated at a distance to the housing to introduce the fluid respectively from and into the chamber spaced at a distance from the housing.    USE - Battery module for use in a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, module system (all claimed) in a motor vehicle, hospital and drilling machine. Can also be used for a Zebra battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module is economically cooled with a small flow rate of the cooling fluid e.g. air, at an identical temperature of the batteries in the module. The constructional expenditure of the module is reduced, so that the module is manufactured in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery module.    Battery module (1)    Housing (2)    Battery (3)    Lithium ion battery (4)    Inlet opening (5)    Discharge opening (6)    Inlet line (7)    Outlet line (8)    Internal ends (19, 20)    Inner chamber (27)
NOVELTY - The storage has an application unit (AU) designed to detect and/or process predetermined operating parameters of the storage. A safety unit (CU) is designed to cryptologically process the detected and/or processed operating parameters, and a communication interface (IF1, IF2) positions the cryptologically processed operating parameters in order. The safety unit is designed to encode the detected and/or processed operating parameters. The safety unit is designed to produce a check sum depending on the detected and/or processed operating parameters.    USE - Energy storage for a motor vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety unit is designed to cryptologically process the detected and/or processed operating parameters, and the communication interface positions the cryptologically processed operating parameters in order such that the loading and unloading behavior of the energy storage can be determined, thus ensuring efficient operation of the energy storage, recognizing manipulation in a safe manner, and conveying the operating parameters safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an energy storage.    Application unit (AU)    Safety unit (CU)    Communication interface (IF1, IF2)    Measuring unit (MU)    Motor vehicle (VEH)
NOVELTY - The module housing has multiple assembly areas for the arrangement of gas cell modules (14) and air conditioning modules (30). A combined assembly area has an interface for coupling with a medium or energy guide way of the gas cell module and for coupling with the medium or energy guidance of the air conditioning module.    USE - Module housing for gas cell modules and air conditioning modules for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module housing has multiple assembly areas for the arrangement of gas cell modules and air conditioning modules, where a combined assembly area is provided an interface, and hence ensures improved module housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a gas cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle with a loading space and modules.    Gas cell modules (14)    Loading space (16)    Air conditioning modules (30)    Air duct (32)    Motor vehicle internal space (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves sensing AC waveforms delivered to a single-phase AC load (106) and capacitor (108) from a power conditioner (104). The AC waveform at the capacitor is 45 degree phase sifted relative to the load output, so as to minimize the double-frequency ripple power with respect to the energy source unit (102).    USE - Method for minimizing double-frequency ripple power exchanged between AC grid and DC energy source such as fuel cell, solar panel, solar cell, rotary generator with rectifier.    ADVANTAGE - The double-frequency ripple power can be compensated effectively by utilizing the capacitor, thus providing highly reliable power conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for minimizing double-frequency ripple power exchanged between load and energy source; and    (2) computer readable medium storing program for minimizing double-frequency ripple power exchanged between load and energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the DC energy source connected to AC grid through the power conditioner.    Single-phase AC power system (100)    Energy source unit (102)    Power conditioner (104)    Single-phase AC load (106)    Capacitor (108)
NOVELTY - The sealed secondary battery (100) includes multiple conductive leads (10), attached to a current cut-off valve (22), which carry current between the current cut-off valve and an electrode assembly (80). The conductive leads can be broken off in a stepwise manner by the deformation of the current cut-off valve as a result of abnormal internal pressure, so that a flow of current between the current cut-off valve and electrode assembly is stopped.    USE - Sealed secondary battery used as power source for electric motor of vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid automobile, electric automobile, or fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Enables outputting large current during normal operation without compromising the cut-off function of current cut-off valve. Provides the current cut-off valve at the sealing lid without using new special components for setting up the current cut-off valve. Allows attachment of conductive leads to different connecting points on the current cut-off valve to enable dispersion of heat produced in the current cut-off valve during the supply of current, thus achieving thermal stability and high performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the relevant part of sealed secondary battery in ordinary internal pressure state.    Conductive leads (10)    Sealing lid (20)    Current cut-off valve (22)    Electrode assembly (80)    Sealed battery (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow channel (1) including sub-components (2, 3) in a flow direction (p) of gas flow, where the sub-component (3) has larger internal dimension (d2) than the sub-component (2). A transition (8b) of inner sides (6, 7, 12) is formed in staged manner between the sub-component (3) and a sub-component (4) of the flow channel attached to the sub-component (3) in the direction of flow. The sub-component (3) is formed to be expandable at inner sides (6, 12) in longitudinal direction (A).    USE - Device for separating a liquid i.e. water, from a gas flow in a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. mobile fuel cell system, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transition of inner sides is formed in staged manner between one sub-component and the other sub-component of the flow channel attached to the former sub-component in the direction of flow, and the former sub-component is formed expandable at inner sides in longitudinal direction, thus effectively preventing dragging of the liquid along the direction of the latter sub-component, improving liquid separation, and achieving small pressure loss. The device is designed such that the device can be developed with a minimized installation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for separating a liquid from a gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a device for separating a liquid from a gas flow.    Longitudinal direction (A)    Internal dimension (d2)    Flow direction (p)    Flow channel (1)    Sub-components (2-4)    Inner sides (6, 7, 12)    Transition (8b)
NOVELTY - A generated water collection storage unit (10) collects generated water from combustion exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell stack (16). A battery collecting water flow unit (24) circulates cooling water to fuel cell stack. An ion exchange resin pipe (7) deionizes tap water and supplies deionized water to generated water collection storage unit. An electric deionization apparatus (5) replenishes pure water to battery cooling water flow unit. A circulation piping (20) returns pure water processed by electric deionization apparatus to ion exchange resin pipe.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution generated due to alga, sliminess and bacteria can be suppressed by providing circulation piping to return pure water to ion exchange region pipe such that the performance degradation of ion exchange resin pipe can be prevented and purification performance of electric deionization apparatus can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.    Electric deionization apparatus (5)    Ion exchange resin pipe (7)    Generated water collection storage unit (10)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Circulation piping (20)    Battery collecting water flow unit (24)
NOVELTY - A decarboxylation apparatus (11A) consists of a helical porous component (30) accommodated in a casing. Air for decarboxylation is circulated from the lower portion of the porous component to the upper portion, and to-be-processed water is flown down towards the lower portion from the upper portion of the porous component. To-be-processed water is contacted with air on the surface of the porous component and decarboxylated.    USE - Decarboxylation apparatus is used for removing carbon dioxide contained in to-be-processed water in fuel cell power generators (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The decarboxylation apparatus efficiently removes carbon dioxide contained in to-be-processed water. The contact time and area of air and condensed water are sufficiently securable. The decarboxylation apparatus is compact and economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the decarboxylation apparatus.    Decarboxylation apparatus (11A)    Helical porous component (30)    Blower outlet (31)    Exhaust port (34)    Support (35)
NOVELTY - The operating method involves using pressure rise process of pumping via a pump (P) the desulfurization raw material to desulfurizer (11) and raising pressure in desulfurizer. The pumping is performed so that the initial boiling point of hydrocarbon raw material in the inner side of the desulfurizer to satisfy the condition in which temperature of the desulfurization catalyst is higher during start-up of a de-sulfuring apparatus (1).    USE - Operating method for de-sulfuring apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of a desulfurization catalyst since the desulfurization catalyst is prevented from being exposed to a gaseous phase and evaporation of a hydrocarbon raw material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a de-sulfuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the de-sulfuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    De-sulfuring apparatus (1)    Control apparatus (8)    Desulfurizer (11)    Solenoid valve (15)    Pump (P)
NOVELTY - A nickel group metal glass alloy contains a composition comprising a nickel-zirconium-aluminum-niobium complex (1). The alloy has temperature interval ( Delta Tx) of crystallization start temperature and glass transition temperature in supercooled liquid region of 40 K or more, and conversion vitrification temperature as defined by ratio of glass transition temperature with respect to liquid temperature of 0.57 or more.    USE - Nickel group metal glass alloy is used for metallic glass alloy (claimed) for piping, metal separator and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel group metal glass alloy has excellent formulation ability, workability, rigid property, strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nickel group metal glass alloy contains a composition comprising a nickel-zirconium-aluminum-niobium complex (Ni100-a-b-cZraAlbNbc, where a is 10-35, b is 2.5-15, c is 5-25 and a+b+c is 30-55). The alloy has temperature interval ( Delta Tx) of crystallization start temperature and glass transition temperature in supercooled liquid region of 40 K or more, and conversion vitrification temperature as defined by ratio of glass transition temperature with respect to liquid temperature of 0.57 or more. The composition further contains hafnium, tantalum, cobalt, copper, titanium, chromium, vanadium, molybdenum and tungsten.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a hole (16) formed penetrating an insulated film (5) formed in a heater (9) which is cross-linked to the top of the hole. A sintered compact (17) is provided on the insulated film such that it covers both surfaces of the heater. The presence of combustible gas is detected based on the electrical characteristic value of the heater, obtained by the changes with the heat produced by the combustion of gas.    USE - Contact-type combustible gas sensor for use in detection of leakage of combustible gas used in fuel cell, domestic and industrial gases, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal capacity of the sensor is lowered, hence gas sensitivity, sensing speed, and impact resistance of heater are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and a sectional view of the sensor.    Silicon substrate (4)    Insulating film (5)    Rigid film (6)    Heater (9)    Hole (16)    Sintered compact (17)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrical leakage determining circuit (9) determining an occurrence of an electrical leakage at a pair of electrodes when a potential difference (V) detected by a potential difference detecting circuit (7) exceeds a preset potential difference threshold. The electrical leakage determining circuit determines occurrence of the electrical leakage at one of the electrodes when an insulation resistance (R) detected by a resistance detecting circuit (8) falls below a resistance threshold preset to be equal or smaller than a predetermined resistance value (Rw).    USE - Electrical leakage detecting device for detecting electrical leakage in an on-vehicle fuel cell system that is utilized for supplying power by connecting a pair of electrodes of a fuel cell to power supply lines in fuel cell vehicle, and industrial vehicle e.g. forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit opens a switching contact provided on a power supply line to interrupt power supply from a fuel cell to various power consumption components during determination of the occurrence of the electrical leakage in an on-vehicle fuel cell system. The circuit provides an intermediate potential electrode in a fuel cell when a set of cells are stacked in series and arranged in two rows, thus reducing number of components, size, and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an equivalent circuit of a fuel cell system including an electrical leakage detecting device.    Insulation resistance (R)    Predetermined resistance value (Rw)    Potential difference (V)    Potential difference detecting circuit (7)    Resistance detecting circuit (8)    Electrical leakage determining circuit (9)
NOVELTY - The air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus (6) has internal room air supply port (27) which connects the building (21) and air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus. The air in the building which consists a temperature lower than the outdoor air temperature is supplied to the air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus through the internal room air supply port.    USE - Air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus for cooling exhaust heat generated by fuel cell electric power generation system used in chemical processing plant. Can also be used in production plant, sewage and treatment of human waste facility.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents fall of cooling capacity of air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus by supplying internal room air of building to the air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus via internal room air supply port, thus maintaining cooling effect and efficiently performing air quenching of air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus. Reduces electrical energy consumption by rapid fossil fuel, thus decreasing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of application of air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus.    Air cooled exhaust heat processing apparatus (6)    Building (21)    Solar cell modules (22,23)    Wind powered electricity generation apparatus (26)    Internal room air supply port (27)
NOVELTY - Method for fabricating a de-alloyed fuel cell assembly, comprises: preparing a catalyst suspension; coating a medium with the catalyst suspension, to form a catalyst coated medium; de-alloying the catalyst coated medium to form an electrode assembly; and fabricating a fuel cell using the electrode assembly.    USE - The method is useful for fabricating a de-alloyed fuel cell assembly. The method is useful in fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective in the removal of copper from the precursor compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for fabrication of a fuel cell electrode assembly, comprising: preparing a catalyst coated membrane; forming a membrane electrode assembly; assembling a fuel cell; and de-alloying the membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) a fuel cell apparatus, comprising a de-alloyed catalyst, where the: de-alloyed catalyst comprises a core-shell nanoparticle; a cathode comprises a first membrane electrode assembly; and the de-alloyed catalyst is coated on the membrane electrode assembly; and an anode comprising a second membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The system has a high output hydraulic pump in direct/indirect mechanical communication with a power take-off (PTO) shaft, and an electric motor in direct/indirect mechanical communication with the pump. The motor receives power from a prime mover (20) e.g. diesel fueled engine, driven transmission through the shaft. The pump receives power from the motor, when the motor rotates by using the power from a rechargeable energy source, or from the prime mover driven transmission through the shaft. The motor provides power to the prime mover driven transmission through the shaft.    USE - Hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle i.e. truck such as boom truck, work truck, and heavy duty truck.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents friction and wear caused by disengaging of unused components, and utilizes regenerative braking to store energy in two rechargeable energy sources. The system utilizes the prime mover as a generator, thus reducing the system complexity and cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid vehicle drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid vehicle drive system.    Prime movers (20, 50)    Drive shaft (32)    Wheel (33)    External equipment (100)    External power grid (200)
NOVELTY - A catalyst element (10) comprises catalyst powder (2) with average particle diameter smaller than value of arithmetic mean deviation which is supported on roughened surface of metallic substrate (1) where surface has predetermined arithmetic mean deviation (Ra).    USE - A catalyst element for micro-channel reactors (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst element has high reaction efficiency, and can support catalyst fine particles with sufficient adhesiveness on base material surface without using binder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing catalyst element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the catalyst element.    Metallic substrate (1)    Catalyst powder (2)    Recessed part (3)    Catalyst element (10)
NOVELTY - A catalyst metal supported oxygen occlusion material is obtained by supporting palladium by cerium-zirconium-type complex oxide particles as catalyst metal. The great portion of the palladium is arranged between recess portions on the surface of primary particle containing cerium-zirconium-type complex oxide particles.    USE - Catalyst metal supported oxygen occlusion material is used for catalyst for purifying engine exhaust gas, and carbon monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst metal supported oxygen occlusion material has excellent oxygen releasing ability and catalyst activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the catalyst metal supported oxygen occlusion material, which involves add-mixing aqueous ammonia to the acidic solution containing cerium ion, zirconium ion and palladium ion, dehydrating the obtained deposit, baking the dehydrate to obtain catalyst metal supported oxygen occlusion material, spin-drying the material, and removing a portion of component based on palladium ion.
NOVELTY - A separator (20) has an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (28) formed on surface (24) of a metal substrate (23) having through-hole or concave groove (22) for supplying a reactive gas to an electrode through a gas diffusion layer (21). The corrosion-resistant film is laminated with metal substrate and gas diffusion layer. The corrosion-resistant film contains fibrous electroconductive filler (26) and powder of form electroconductive filler (27), and resin component. Portion(s) of filler is protruded from surface of corrosion-resistant film.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for portable electrical equipments and motor vehicles, and for cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent mechanical strength, electroconductivity, corrosion resistance and favorable thickness, and is economically manufactured. The contact resistance of gas diffusion layer and separator is reduced. The separator provides fuel cell having excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator has an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film formed on surface of a metal substrate having through-hole or concave groove for supplying a reactive gas to an electrode through a gas diffusion layer. The corrosion-resistant film is laminated with metal substrate and gas diffusion layer. The corrosion-resistant film contains fibrous electroconductive filler and powder of form electroconductive filler, and resin component. Portion(s) of filler is protruded from surface of corrosion-resistant film. The substrate contains enameling iron, copper or aluminum, or their alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of separator.    Separator (20)    Gas diffusion layer (21)    Concave groove (22)    Metal substrate (23)    Surface (24)    Electroconductive filler (26,27)    Electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (28)    Portions (29,30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a propeller coupled to an electrical generator (3) that is coupled to a load, and a transmission for coupling the propeller to the electrical generator. A processor is coupled to a wind turbine for receiving a set of detected ambient air conditions and a set of detected wind turbine performance parameters. The processor determines control commands based on the detected ambient air conditions and the wind turbine performance parameters, and outputs control signals corresponding to the control commands.    USE - Wind turbine control apparatus for a power generation system utilized by an electric utility and utilized in a propulsion system of a ground vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows an output of the wind turbine to be automatically controlled by altering the pitch of turbine blades in accordance with an output of the processor, thus selecting the most efficient operating condition of the wind turbine. The apparatus improves efficiency of the power generation system by monitoring environmental parameters and selecting setpoints for controlling engine speed and generator output based on known performance of the power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for controlling a wind turbine, comprising a processor    (2) a method for increasing power output of a power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generation structure.    Prime power source (2)    Electrical generator (3)    Exhaust manifold (12)    Throttle servo (24)    Electrical generator (54)
NOVELTY - The aluminum alloy foil has 0.1 to 1.5 mass percentage of manganese, 0.5 to 1.8 mass percentage of iron, 0.01 to 0.5 mass percentage of zirconium, 0.001 to 0.5 mass percentage of titanium, and 0.1 mass percentage or less of silicon. A remainder contains aluminum and an unavoidable impurity. The thickness of aluminum alloy foil is 15 micrometers or less, while the tensile strength is 220 to 320 Newton per square millimeter and the elongation is 2 percent or higher.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil used for forming collector for positive electrode of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains aluminum alloy foil with excellent strength and elongation since corrosion resistance is maintained effectively and rupturing of thickness of aluminum alloy foil is prevented.
NOVELTY - The method involves using wind power that is generated by running an oil-electricity double-energy mixing power vehicle i.e. car, to drive a fan to drive a generator to work.    USE - Method for generating power for an oil-electricity double-energy mixing power vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows supplying energy source for the oil-electricity double-energy mixing power vehicle, saves the energy source, reduces the exhaust, enables supplying plenty of electricity for recharging the vehicle that is driven by a battery cell purely, and protects environment.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has chassis connected with solar panel whose upper portion is connected with transparent protecting layer. A frame is connected with respective front wheel and rear wheel, whose shafts are connected with driving motors. The output ends of solar charging controller are connected with ends of double pole double throw switch and single pole double throw switch respectively. A selective contactor of single-pole double throw switch is connected with positive pole input end of charging controller.    USE - Solar-powered vehicle such as two-wheeled vehicle e.g. battery operated bicycle (from drawings), three-wheeled vehicle and four-wheeled vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be generated automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery operated bicycle.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a brake handle signal input circuit for controlling a make-and-break of a voltage stabilizing circuit. An output end of the brake handle signal input circuit is connected to an input end of the voltage stabilizing circuit. A power source and voltage input end of a voltage booster circuit is connected to an anode of a storage battery. An output end of multi-vibrator circuit is connected to the input end of the voltage booster circuit. A voltage output end of an electric motor is connected to the power source end of the voltage booster circuit.    USE - Brake electric energy recycling circuit for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit partially recycles the inertial energy consumed when brake is applied to electric motor brakes. The service life of the storage battery is prolonged and the wear of the brake block is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a brake electric energy recycling circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A joining process involves adherends consist of base material with an area where an oxygen atom bonded with metal atom and/or metal atom exists and joining film where a leaving group bonded with the oxygen with metal atom and/or metal atom exists, providing energy to joining films which detaches the leaving group from the oxygen or metal atoms and joining the adherends together through the joining films.    USE - Joining process for manufacture of joined bodies (claimed) e.g. transistor, diode, semiconductor element e.g. memory, piezoelectric element e.g. quartz oscillator, reflective mirror, optical lens, diffraction grating, optical element e.g. optical filter, photoelectric transducer e.g. solar cell, semiconductor substrate, insulating board, wiring, electrode, ink jet type recording head, microreactor, MEMS(Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) component e.g. micromirror, sensor component e.g. pressure sensor and acceleration sensor, package components of semiconductor element or electronic component, display elements component, magnetic recording medium, magneto-optical medium, recording medium, optical recording medium, liquid crystal display element, organic electroluminescent element, electrophoretic display element or fuel cell component.    ADVANTAGE - Joint strength is improved, has high dimensional accuracy and film forming time and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross section explaining the joining process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Joined body (1)    Joining film (3a, 3b)    1st Base material (21)    2nd Base material (22)    Joint surface (23, 24)    Surface (31a, 31b)    1st Adherend (41)    2nd Adherend (42)    1st Area (310a)    2nd Area (310b)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a wind motor (2) installed at an upper plate. A guider (6) is rotated such that the wind motor is stabilized in specific direction. A storage battery converts alternating current (AC) voltage generated in a generator into direct current (DC) voltage. A variable resistor controls discharge voltage of the storage battery, and is connected to a gate of a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR). The generator is installed at an axis (3) of the wind motor, converts the torque into voltage, and guides the flow of air.    USE - Aerogenerator vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has high efficiency, and guides the flow of the air through the guider installed at the front of the vehicle such that the wind motor is stabilized in the specific direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an aerogenerator vehicle.    Aerogenerator vehicle (1)    Wind motor (2)    Wind motor axis (3)    Rotating blade (4)    Guider (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal (3) and a negative electrode terminal (2) attached to cover (1a) of a container (1). A connection mechanism (6-9) electrically connects the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal when conduction portions (6,8) are melted by increasing the temperature of the battery.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for electric power system (claimed) used in electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The self-discharge is started when increasing the temperature, so that the battery is returned to the safer state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (1)    Cover (1a)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Conduction portions (6,8)    Connection mechanism (6-9)
NOVELTY - A joining process involves preparing second adherend (42) that equips whole surface of first adherend (41) provided with first joining film containing leaving group bonded with greater than or equal to 1 of metal atom or oxygen atom, and surface (31a, 31b) facing first joining film of base material with second joining film, providing energy to joining films (3a, 3b), making adhesiveness express on each joining film by detaching metal atom or oxygen atom, and obtaining joined body by partially joining first and second adherend in predetermined area (310) so that each joining film may adhere.    USE - Joining process for wiring board, transistor, diode, semiconductor element like memory, piezoelectric element like quartz oscillator, reflective mirror, optical lens, diffraction grating, optical element like optical filter, photoelectric transducer like solar cell, semiconductor substrate and semiconductor element, insulating board, wiring or electrode, ink jet type recording head, microreactor, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) components like micromirror, pressure sensor, sensor component like acceleration sensor, package components of semiconductor element or electronic component, components for display elements like magnetic-recording medium, magneto-optical medium, recording medium like optical recording medium, LCD element, organic electroluminescent element, electrophoretic display element and components for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process is efficient under low temperature and has close dimensional accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a joined body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the joining process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Joining films (3a, 3b)    Surface (31a, 31b)    First adherend (41)    Second adherend (42)    Predetermined area (310)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains a metal catalyst held in an electroconductive support. A freebase nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compound that forms tetracoordinated (MN4) chelate structure is made to exist or bonded in the support containing metal catalyst.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for electric vehicles and power supply of small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in catalytic activity of electrode catalyst is prevented by trapping chloride ion and the catalyst metal eluted during drive of fuel cell in freebase nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compound (such as freebase porphyrin). The platinum utilization efficiency of electrode catalyst is improved. The fuel cell comprising the electrode catalyst has improved electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves reacting electroconductive support including metal catalyst with freebase nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compound, and supporting freebase nitrogen-containing macrocyclic compound on surface of support through oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the fixing method of elution metal at the center of freebase porphyrin. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An organic-solvent dispersion liquid of micro-capsulation phase change material (a), fluorine-type dispersion medium (b) which does not dissolve in the micro-capsulation phase-change-material dispersion liquid and fluorine-type interfacial activation agent (c) which dissolves in fluorine-type dispersion medium are mixed, subjected to phase-separation process and the organic solvent is removed from the liquid mixture. Thus, dispersion method of fluorine-type solvent of micro-capsulation phase change material is carried out.    USE - Dispersion method of fluorine-type solvent such as freon-type solvent of micro-capsulation phase change material used for coolant for fuel cell (claimed), automobile engine and heat transfer medium of heat storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides micro-capsulation phase change material having excellent electroconductivity and insulating property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of micro-capsulation method of water-soluble phase change material using dispersion film.    Water-soluble phase-change-material container (1)    Water-soluble phase-change-material dissolving liquid (2)    Dispersion film (4)    Micro-capsulation agent solution (7)    Stirring apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - A lithium sulfur battery contains positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains metallic element chosen from nickel and cobalt. The electrolyte contains lithium ion. The negative electrode contains material which occlude-discharges lithium ion. The positive electrode and/or electrolyte contains transition metal-sulfur complex.    USE - Lithium sulfur battery used for household appliances, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium sulfur battery has excellent cycle characteristics and output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium sulfur battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium sulfur battery (10)    Cylindrical base (12)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Positive electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The surface of magnesium plate (10) is milled to create lands (14) and grooves (12). A titanium foil (16) is laid over milled surface to act as a barrier between the plate and electrolyte. One inch thick 80 durometer rubber sheet is placed over the foil and pressure of 250 pounds per square inch is applied to the sheet. The foil imprinted with plate pattern is removed and silver epoxy adhesive (18) is applied to the lands. The foil is bonded to the plate through the adhesive by applying pressure to the foil such that imprinted pattern matches with milled pattern.    USE - Magnesium-titanium bipolar electrode for use in magnesium hydrogen peroxide fuel cell used for unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact can be maintained even under incompatible thermal expansions, by bonding titanium foil to the lands on the surface of the milled magnesium plate while leaving the titanium foil in the grooves free of adhesive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the components of magnesium-titanium bipolar electrode.    Magnesium plate (10)    Groove (12)    Land (14)    Titanium foil (16)    Silver epoxy adhesive (18)
NOVELTY - The sheet (3) has a solid component and a carbon black mixed with each other to form a coating liquid. An organic solvent containing an aprotic organic solvent is applied on a surface of a collector i.e. metal foil (2). A laminated body is accommodated in a flat-shaped container. The aprotic organic solvent is chosen from a group consisting of N-methyl formamide, N-ethyl formamide, N-diethyl formamide, N-methyl N-diethyl formamide, N-methyl acetamide, N-dimethylacetamide, N-ethyl-aceto amide, N-dimethyl aceto acetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and N-diethyl aceto acetamide.    USE - Electrode sheet for use in a battery of an electrochemical capacitor (claimed), which is utilized for a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor, square-shaped electrochemical capacitor, and cylindrical-shaped electrochemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet conveniently avoids the solid components from aggregating the coating liquid, and maintains a fixed viscosity for a long time. The sheet improves the wetting characteristic with respect to the surface of the collector, thus forming a polarizing-electrode in the surface of collector. The sheet improves the adhesive strength of the collector, and the polarizing-electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an application part of a coating liquid.    Lead part (1)    Metal foil (2)    Electrode sheet (3)
NOVELTY - The switches (SW1,SW2) are closed and a switch (SW3) is opened for setting the bias voltage across a capacitor. The switches (SW1,SW2) are opened and the switch (SW3) is closed when the bias voltage is set across the capacitor.    USE - Apparatus for providing uniform bias voltage in biasing circuit used in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imager circuit of optical imaging system (claimed) such as motor vehicle motion sensor system, security system, surveillance system, digital radiography system, mammography system, dental imaging system, glucose monitoring system, pulse oximetry system, digital photography system, robotic system, machine vision system, thermal imaging system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The bias voltage is set across the capacitor efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for providing uniform bias voltage in biasing circuit; and    (2) optical imaging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the biasing circuit.    Biasing circuit (300)    Nodes (310,313,316)    Pixels (311,312,314)    Transistors (322,324,326)    Switches (SW1-SW3)
NOVELTY - The dynamo has a cover (64) covering an outer circumferential section of a section (44b) of a coil and exhibiting insulating and heat shrinkable characteristics. The section is made of aluminum, and another cover (66) covers a connection section between a connection element (50) and the section of the coil together with ends of the cover (64). The cover (66) comprises an inner circumferential section adherent to the covered section, and exhibits insulating and heat shrinkable characteristics. Opposite ends of the cover (66) are coated by a silicon resin sealer (74).    USE - Bicycle hub dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - The section of the coil is made of aluminum, thus reducing the weight of the coil to reduce weight of the hub dynamo. The cover covers the outer circumferential section of the section of the coil, thus increasing the flexibility of the coil on the covered section, preventing breaking of the coil when the coil is bent repeatedly, preventing introduction of fluid into the connection section, and preventing contacting of the connection section with air, and hence preventing corrosion of the connection section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a cover of a connector of a bicycle hub dynamo.    Connecter (22)    Coil section (44b)    Connection element (50)    Covers (64, 66)    Silicon resin sealer (74)
NOVELTY - A membrane humidifier plate (28) has a planar top layer (30) formed from a diffusion medium, a planar bottom layer (32) formed from a diffusion medium, and a planar array of elongate ribbons (34) disposed between top layer and bottom layer to define several flow channels (40). The ribbons are produced from a polymeric material. The top and bottom layers are formed using glass fiber, glass-based paper, carbon fabric and paper.    USE - Plate is used for membrane humidifier of fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles, video camera and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has desired dimension, and economically provides humidifier having reducing assembly time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of plate.    Plate (28)    Planar top layer (30)    Planar bottom layer (32)    Array of elongate ribbons (34)    Sealing bar (36,38)    Flow channels (40)
NOVELTY - The device has an engine connected with a decelerator and a wheel, and a wind indicator connected with the engine that is connected with a fuel battery. A control panel is connected with a motor, and a shell is equipped with a fluid guidance inlet. A front end of the device is equipped with a rotating head. A front end of an external layer and a fluid guidance outlet are equipped with a fluid guidance inlet. A motor is utilized for sucking air and blowing air and mounted in the guidance outlet. The wind indicator is mounted in a fluid layer.    USE - Energy-saving movement device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to manufacture and inexpensive. The device eliminates raised force resistance, reduces the fluid resistance, and has wheel strongly attached with the ground to increase the safety and stability. The device avoids the need of a piston and an acceleration pedal, so that the device has less weight and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving movement device.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has direct current (DC) motor (1) with a front output shaft connected with an input shaft of an electromagnetic clutch (2), and a rear output shaft connected with a rear driving axle (7) through a rear universal transmission shaft (6). The output shaft of the clutch has transmission connection with a front driving axle (4) through a front universal transmission shaft (3). A controller (5) has circuit connection with the motor and the clutch through leads.    USE - Driving mechanism of electric four-wheel drive car.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic clutch is separated and the motor is connected only with the rear driving axle, when the vehicle is driven on flat road. The electromagnetic clutch is connected and the motor is simultaneously connected with the front and rear driving axles, when the vehicle is driven on slope. Hence the clamping ability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the driving mechanism.    Motor (1)    Electromagnetic clutch (2)    Front universal transmission shaft (3)    Front driving axle (4)    Controller (5)    Rear universal transmission shaft (6)    Rear driving axle (7)
NOVELTY - The pressurized hydrogen/liquid oxygen is supplied to a system e.g. turbine. Residual thermal energy is used for pre-heating the hydrogen for producing mechanical energy. Residual gas is burnt to form a heat source for increasing temperature of the hydrogen before the hydrogen is supplied towards the turbine. The oxygen is maintained in liquid state at a temperature ranging between 90 and 130 Kelvin. (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - Pressurized hydrogen/liquid oxygen for use as an energy source in a system e.g. fuel cell, spark ignition engine or turbine, of a motor vehicle e.g. sports car or BMW 7 series vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurized hydrogen/liquid oxygen increases the power of the fuel cell, spark ignition engine or the turbine, while preventing releasing of pollution to outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a system supplied with pressurized hydrogen/liquid oxygen.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode composite component consists of anode electrode and cathode electrode on both surface of electrolytic membrane. The cathode electrode has electrode base material and catalyst layer containing metal particles, polymer binder, metal carrying particles and/or minute filling prevention particles. The content of metal particles and metal carrying particles is 80-95 weight%.    USE - Membrane-electrode composite component is used for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed), electrochemical apparatus, water-electrolysis apparatus and chloro-alkali electrolyzer. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, plasma display panel, video camera, digital camera, vacuum cleaner, power tool, toys, motor vehicle and electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode composite component is efficiently manufactured even at low temperature within short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode composite component.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolyte channel (20) defined by anode and cathode electrodes (12,14) which are hydrophilic porous electrodes. A virtual insulator is comprised of a co-laminar flow of an electrolyte through the electrolyte channel. The inlets (34,36) are provided to direct the flow of the liquid reactant through the porous electrode and an outlet (40).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. microfluidic vanadium redox fuel cell for use with liquid reactants.    ADVANTAGE - The current density and overall fuel utilization are improved as the convective/diffusive rate of reactant supply to and from the active sites are improved by guiding the reactant through the porous electrode. The large reaction zone with high active surface area is provided by the porous electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrodes (12,14)    Electrolyte channel (20)    Inlets (34,36)    Outlet (40)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode assembly (10) comprises a carrier (12) of thin non-conductive acid proof sheet material, and an electrode (14) in the form of thin strip of conductive, electrochemically reactive material provided on carrier. The electrodes of formed using carbon or metal like lead. The battery electrode assembly further comprises thin intermediate layer (16). The intermediate layer is made of conductive material comprising copper, silver or carbon. The thin strip forming electrodes is covered by outer film layer of active material which is spongy lead or lead paste.    USE - Battery electrode assembly is used for lead-acid batteries and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compact battery electrode assembly has excellent capacity and reduced weight, and can be produced effectively without environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section of an electrode assembly.    Battery electrode assembly (10)    Carrier (12)    Strip electrode (14)    Intermediate layer (16)    Outer layer film (18)    Connecting terminal (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a piston (2) provided with piston heads, and piston skirts (4, 5) extending from one of the piston heads in a direction of cylinder heads (8, 9), where openings are provided in the corresponding piston skirts. One of the openings aligns with an inlet opening (14) correspondingly provided in a cylinder (1) when a given position of the piston is in proximity of one of the cylinder heads while the other opening aligns with another inlet opening (15) correspondingly provided in the cylinder.    USE - Thermodynamic energy transformation device i.e. cogeneration unit, for transformation of thermodynamic energy contained in a fluid into mechanical work for power generation by a linear generator to a building and to operate an electric motor that is utilized for driving purposes in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is manufactured in a cost effective manner, while increasing efficiency of the device, without requiring gate valves and/or valves for opening and/or closing of the inlet and outlet openings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a steam engine.    Cylinder (1)    Piston (2)    Piston skirts (4, 5)    Cylinder heads (8, 9)    Inlet openings (14, 15)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, includes a lithium transition metal composite oxide, which comprises nickel having a predetermined oxidation number and an excess of lithium.    USE - As a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery (claimed), for mobile devices, gas engine vehicles, diesel engine vehicles, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium based composite oxide including an excess of lithium and nickel having an oxidation number of at least 2, improves physical properties while maintaining a stable crystal structure and attains remarkably enhanced rate characteristics under high rate charge/discharge conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, includes a lithium transition metal composite oxide of formula Li1+aNi'bNi''cMndCoeO2, which contains an excess of lithium, and an average oxidation number of: Ni'is greater than 2+, Ni''is 3+, Mn is 4+ and Co is 3+.    e=0-0.1;    b+c=0.2-0.55;    d=0.2-0.55;    (b+c)-d=less than 0.1;    (1+a)/(b+c+d+e)=1.1-1.3.
NOVELTY - The vehicle air conditioning system (1) has a compressor (3), an evaporator (4) and a power supply (6) for the air conditioning system. The vehicle air conditioning system stands in connection electrically with a primary energy source such as a lead-acid battery when driving the vehicle. The power supply of the air conditioning system comprises an auxiliary supply (8), which comprises another energy source (9) such as a lithium iron phosphate battery with additional energy storage (10) for a standstill air conditioning of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle air conditioning system, particularly for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply of the air conditioning system comprises an auxiliary supply, which comprises another energy source such as a lithium iron phosphate battery with additional energy storage for a standstill air conditioning of the vehicle, and thus prevents high electric energy consumption, and also enables a reliable starting of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a vehicle air conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle air conditioning system.    Vehicle air conditioning system (1)    Compressor (3)    Evaporator (4)    Power supply (6)    Auxiliary supply (8)    Energy source (9,10)
NOVELTY - An electrode container (20) having positive and negative electrode sheets (30, 40) is immersed in a non-aqueous liquid (60). The electrode container after immersion treatment is accommodated in a battery container (11) with non-aqueous electrolyte solution (70) containing lithium hexafluorophosphate.    USE - Method of manufacturing secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, electrical double layer capacitor for use in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the secondary battery is reduced and the battery performance such as output characteristics and capacity maintenance characteristics are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the method of manufacturing secondary battery.    Battery container (11)    Electrode container (20)    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Negative electrode sheet (40)    Non-aqueous liquid (60)    Non-aqueous electrolyte solution (70)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (3) supplies aqueous desorption liquid to a fixing unit (2). The fixing unit fixes or desorbs hydrazine which is supplied as fuel into a fuel cell (1). A hydrazine sensor (22) detects the amount of hydrazine supplied to the fuel cell from the fixing unit. A detector (6) detects the quantity of hydrazine in the fixing unit based on the supply amount of hydrazine detected by the hydrazine sensor and predetermined theoretical value of the supplied hydrazine.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle, rail vehicle, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydrazine is fixed or desorbed by the fixing unit, the hydrazine can be stored stably. Since the quantity of hydrazine in the fixing unit is detected by the detector, the residual amount of hydrazine in the fixing unit is detectable, hence separate apparatus for measuring the residual amount of hydrazine is unnecessary, the structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified and cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fixing unit (2)    Hydrazine supply unit (3)    Detector (6)    Casing (7)    Hydrazine sensor (22)
NOVELTY - A controller (10) performs an insulation resistance measurement control for measuring the insulation resistance of a fuel cell (40) using an insulation resistance measurement unit (90) and a catalyst activity recovery control for recovering the activity of a catalyst of the fuel cell in a predetermined execution condition. The controller prohibits the execution of controller when the insulation resistance measurement control is executed.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot etc.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction such as incorrect-measurement of the insulation resistance of fuel cell is prevented by reconciling the control of insulation resistance measurement and the catalyst activity recovery measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (10)    Battery (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Inverter (60)    Insulation resistance measurement unit (90)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a control unit (5) that determines the presence or absence of fuel gas leakage in electrode of fuel cell (2), after starting supply of fuel gas e.g. hydrogen gas to the fuel cell. The supply of oxidation gas to the fuel cell through an air supply path (32) is started, after completing the determination process. The supply of fuel gas is started by opening a stop valve (43) and cutoff valves (45,46) arranged in a hydrogen gas supply path (41).    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft, ship, robot, residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of fuel gas leakage in the fuel cell is determined easily with sufficient precision, by using a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen gas pipe line (4)    Control unit (5)    Air supply path (32)    Hydrogen gas supply path (41)    Stop valve (43)    Cutoff valves (45,46)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains gallium, lithium and aluminum as at least one type of metal chosen from group consisting of metals having melting point equal to or lesser than the melting point of aluminum, during charging. The negative electrode active material has liquid phase containing lithium. The metal is zinc. The negative electrode active material provide rechargeable battery containing ion-conductive electrolyte solution containing lithium-phosphorus fluoride (LiPF6) electrolyte, and ethylene acetate.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for rechargeable battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides rechargeable battery having excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The current density distribution sensor (20) has gas flow path formation body (22) which is provided in opposing surface to detection object cell of baseplate (21). Another gas flow path formation body is provided in opposite surface of baseplate. The current sensors (23) are incorporated in the baseplate, and conduct the gas flow path formation bodies.    USE - Current density distribution sensor for use in fuel cell system (claimed) to detect current density distribution of detection object cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents electric current from flowing in baseplate since gas flow path formation body is provided in front and back of baseplate and current sensor is connected to the gas flow path formation body, thus enabling current density distribution sensor to correctly detect local current density distribution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of current density distribution sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of current density distribution sensor structure.    Current density distribution sensor (20)    Baseplate (21)    Connector edge (21a)    Gas flow path formation body (22)    Current sensors (23)
NOVELTY - The ventilator (41) has base which rotatably supports a hollow body. The vent holes penetrate to side wall of hollow body. The ventilation ports penetrate surfaces of hollow body along the axial center of hollow body. The ventilation ports lead to the flow paths formed in the base.    USE - Ventilator used for electric power generation unit of portable electronic device (all claimed) e.g. mobile phone, notebook computer. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle and electrification residence.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust position of vent holes, thus preventing vent holes from being blocked by obstruction since hollow body rotates. Simplifies structure of ventilator since ventilation ports are formed on axial center of hollow body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of upper surface side of portable electronic device.    Portable electronic device (1)    Lower main body (2)    Upper main body (3)    Touchpad (4)    Ventilator (41)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a pair of separator (107a, 107c) clamped to a plate-shaped electrode assembly. A cooling medium flows into a cooling flow path (8) which is positioned in the separator (107a). The cooling flow path is connected to a horizontal part (8a) and a vertical part (8b). A cooling medium supply manifold is arranged in an upper end of the cooling flow path, and a cooling medium discharge manifold is arranged in a lower end of the cooling flow path. The cooling medium flows into the horizontal part, when an inclination part (8c) is inclined.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a portable power supply, an electric vehicle, and a fixed type co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses accumulation of a bubble between two inlet ports vicinity, suppresses temperature rise, and maintains an over-humidification or full humidification state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a single cell of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling flow path (8)    Horizontal part (8a)    Vertical part (8b)    Inclination part (8c)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)    Separators (107a, 107b)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has battery holders (1,2), battery cell (33) and end plate (40) laminated on lamination body. A restricted band constrains the laminated body of battery cell and battery holders in the lamination direction. An elastic unit (51) is arranged in the laminated body of battery cell, battery holders and end plate, to dot with predetermined pieces the predetermined area to which the battery cell opposes the battery holders.    USE - Electrical storage module used for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electrical storage module to effectively constrain the laminated body of battery cell and battery holders by stable restricted load since fall of elastic force by effect of air spring of hole unit is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of edge part of battery module.    Battery holders (1,2)    Waste gas flow path (30)    Battery cell (33)    End plate (40)    Elastic unit (51)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a head tube (3) arranged in a front end of a vehicle body frame (2) to support a front wheel (12). A fuel cylinder (31) carries out positioning support of a vehicle body. The vehicle body overlaps with upper and lower sides of a vehicle body front part. The vehicle body front part is arranged between driving seats (20) that are supported by a vehicle body frame rear provided in an upper side of a rear-wheel (19). The fuel cylinder stores fuel gas, such as hydrogen gas, and a fuel cell (32) generates power supply.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle i.e. two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used for small moving bodies such as electrically-driven wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle efficiently utilizes the space, improves movement performance and steering stability. The fuel cylinder can be protected from the external impact, prevents the temperature fall of the fuel cylinder, and stably supplies the fuel, while preventing the voltage drop of the electric current. The vehicle has improved assembly property and maintenance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle in a cowling removal state.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Vehicle body frame (2)    Head tube (3)    Front wheel (12)    Rear-wheel (19)    Driving seat (20)    Fuel cylinder (31)    Fuel cell (32)
NOVELTY - Several electrodes (51a) provided in a flexible printed circuit (50) are electrically connected with the side wall surface of separators (12,13), respectively. The width (D1) of the lamination direction of single cell in electrodes is set smaller than the interval (S2) of separators, and the interval (D2) of electrodes is set smaller than the thickness of lamination direction in separators.    USE - Wire mounting structure for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage between arbitrary single cells in electrodes is measured appropriately, without need for exact positioning operation of flexible printed circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wire for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the wire mounting structure.    Separators (12,13)    Flexible printed circuit (50)    Electrodes (51a)    Cell width (D1)    Interval of electrodes (D2)    Interval of separators (S2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle has fuel cell (32) that is provided in the space between the sub-frame (60) and vehicle body frame (2), while the sub-frame is formed in arch shape which spans at vehicle body frame. The fuel cylinder (31) stores the fuel gas such as hydrogen gas, while the fuel cell receives and generates supply of the fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy maintenance of fuel cell or system controller without removing heavy components of the vehicle, thus improving the maintenance property of the fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle of the state which removed cowling. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle body frame (2)    Fuel cylinder (31)    Fuel cell (32)    Motor (34)    Sub-frame (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cylinder (31) stores the fuel gas such as hydrogen gas. An air-cooled fuel cell (32) receives the supply of fuel gas. A motor (34) is driven by electric power generated by the fuel cell. The fuel cell is positioned between front end of vehicle frame (2) and the seat (20). The fuel cell is arranged at the position equal to the height of the seat.    USE - Fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of rainwater and mud into the fuel cell can be prevented. The cooling property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle after removing the cowling from vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle frame (2)    Seat (20)    Fuel cylinder (31)    Fuel cell (32)    Motor (34)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has collector, and negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material and binder, which is formed on the surface of the collector. The binder is polyacrylate.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary cell used in assembled battery for vehicle (all claimed) such as fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has improved power density and irreversible capacity. The lithium ion secondary cell comprising negative electrode has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has collector, and negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode active material and binder, which is formed on the surface of the collector. The binder is polyacrylate. The polyacrylate is neutralized by sodium or lithium. The negative electrode active material is graphite. The lithium ion secondary cell (10) has electrolyte layer including electrolyte solution comprising polycarbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell.    Lithium ion secondary cell (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)
NOVELTY - The stack apparatus (1) has a spring that biases each cell in a stack (2). A tension plate (6) has an engaging portion that is detachably engaged with the engaging portion (34) of an end plate (3), with the biasing force of the spring, and another engaging portion which is detachably engaged with engaging portion (44) of another end plate, with the biasing force of the spring.    USE - Fuel cell stack apparatus for fixation object or for vehicle. Can also be used in object for electric machine, electronic device, portable device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The tension plate and the end plates are attached reliably by the biasing force of the spring, without using the bolts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal structural view of the fuel cell stack apparatus.    Fuel cell stack apparatus (1)    Stack (2)    End plate (3)    Tension plate (6)    Engaging portions (334,44)
NOVELTY - A separator (20) has an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (25) formed on surface (24) of a metal substrate (23) having through-hole or concave groove (22) for supplying a reactive gas to an electrode through a gas diffusion layer (21). The metal substrate and gas diffusion layer are firmly laminated and electrically connected through corrosion-resistant film.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for portable electrical equipments and motor vehicles, and for cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent mechanical strength, electroconductivity, corrosion resistance and favorable thickness, and is economically manufactured. The contact resistance of gas diffusion layer and separator is reduced. The separator provides fuel cell having excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator has an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film formed on surface of a metal substrate having through-hole or concave groove for supplying a reactive gas to an electrode through a gas diffusion layer. The metal substrate and gas diffusion layer are firmly laminated and electrically connected through corrosion-resistant film. The corrosion-resistant film is formed using a conductive resin containing filler chosen from carbon fine particles, carbon fiber, metal carbide, metal nitride, metal silicide and/or anticorrosion metal. The substrate contains enameling iron, copper or aluminum, or their alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of separator.    Separator (20)    Gas diffusion layer (21)    Concave groove (22)    Metal substrate (23)    Surface (24)    Electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (25)    Integral portion (26)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group i.e. winding group (6), with a positive-negative electrode through a separator. An electrolyte solution infiltrates the group. An electric current breaker structure is positioned at an upper part of the group, and an electric current cutoff valve (12) cancels a contact with a connection member. A liquid flame retardant is arranged on an inversion direction of the valve, where the flame retardant is released to mix with the electrolyte solution by the reversing action of the electric current cutoff valve.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in an onboard power supply of an electric vehicle (PEV) and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can ensure safety at the time of abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a battery cover of a lithium secondary battery.    Winding group (6)    Disk shaped cover cap (11)    Electric current cutoff valve (12)    Connection board (13)    Junction part (17)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte is produced by contacting lithium sulfide, and compounds chosen from phosphorus sulfide, germanium sulfide, silicon sulfide or boron sulfide, with hydrocarbon solvent.    USE - Production of lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte for lithium cells used as power supply for mobile information terminal, portable electronic devices, domestic power storage apparatus, motor vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily provides lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte even at low temperature and without using separate apparatus, in short time.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an accumulator (1) connected with a direct current (DC) speed-variable motor (12) and a power transformation socket. The motor is connected with a back axle through a power train mechanism, and is connected with a wind power generator (14) by a power connecting mechanism. The wind power generator is connected with the accumulator, and an inversion controller (2) is installed on a connecting circuit for connecting the wind power generator with the accumulator. The power train mechanism has a motor bull wheel disc installed on an axis of the motor.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle does not utilize the fuel that is shorter and shorter in supply as drive power, thus conserving earth resources and avoiding the pollution of off-gas to environment. The bicycle can run for long distance, after being charged once. The bicycle is simple in structure, low in cost, reliable in performance, and environmentally protective. The bicycle has wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Accumulator (1)    Inversion controller (2)    Small size motor (4)    Non-skid dynamoelectric rubber tire (5)    Direct current speed-variable motor (12)    Wind power generator (14)
NOVELTY - The converter has a high frequency transformation unit (200) for boosting voltage and a switching unit (100) controlling the voltage output and switching to the complementary of the voltage. The switching unit includes a commutation unit (300) performing voltage doubler rectification action on the boosted voltage from the high frequency transformation unit. The switching unit comprises multiple filter inductors (L1, L2) connected in parallel, multiple MOSFETs (S1- S4) connected in series and multiple capacitors (Co1- Co2) that are connected in parallel to the MOSFETs.    USE - Step-up type high efficiency direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter for use in high power system i.e. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The converter avoids the voltage surge due to inductance through the switching operation, thus eliminating the need for an additional clamping circuitry. The converter enables zero-voltage switching and reduces the switching loss. The converter performs initial switching operation at a dead time in the duty range of 0-1, thus broadening the control range of the output voltage and eliminating the need for a start-up circuit. The converter reduces the ripple of the input current by interleaving of the filter inductor, and improves the boost ratio through multiple transformers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a step-up type high efficiency direct current to direct current converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (Co1- Co2)    Filter inductor (L1, L2)    MOSFET (S1- S4)    Switching unit (100)    High frequency transformation unit (200)    Commutation unit (300)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell generating system exposed on to an outer circumference of a crash pad (10) in which a capacitor (22) is formed for storing electricity. A controller (24) transmits the electricity generated in a collimator (21) to the capacitor or an inverter (23). The inverter is built in the crash pad for converting the electricity. A feed port i.e. jack, supplying the electricity converted by the inverter to an electronic product i.e. room lamp, is connected with a cable of an electronic product.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be supplied to all the electronic products in the vehicle using a solar cell generating system in an efficient manner, so that vehicle is driven safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell generating system in a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Crash pad (10)    Collimator (21)    Capacitor (22)    Inverter (23)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has voltage dividers (VD1, VD2) arranged between an electrically conductive vehicle body (C) and two poles of an electrical power network, where the voltage dividers comprise resistors (R1-R6). A differential measuring amplifier (AMP1) is associated with each of the voltage dividers and is provided for measuring a partial voltage, which drops via one of the resistors. A switch (Z1) e.g. FET, is associated with each of the dividers and is provided for alternately bypassing one of the resistors.    USE - Circuit arrangement for monitoring electrical insulation of an electrically conductive vehicle body i.e. chassis, in relation to poles of an electrical power network e.g. direct current network and electrical drive network, that is used for supplying power to an electrical drive motor of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid car and hybrid bus, electric vehicle e.g. electric car, fuel cell bus and trolley bus, and road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit arrangement continuously monitors the electrical insulation of the electrically conductive vehicle body i.e. chassis, in relation to poles of the electrical power network under disturbing environmental conditions in a simple manner, and enables safe detection of insulation failures and/or fault currents. The arrangement determines the insulation resistance of the vehicle with higher accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for monitoring electrical insulation of an electrically conductive vehicle body in relation to poles of an electrical power network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a circuit arrangement for monitoring electrical insulation of an electrically conductive vehicle body.    Differential measuring amplifiers (AMP1, AMP2)    Electrically conductive vehicle body (C)    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Voltage divider resistors (R1-R6)    Switches (Z1, Z2)    Voltage dividers (VD1, VD2)
NOVELTY - The system has a supply module (103) with a fuel cell unit (16), and a suction module (101) e.g. vacuum generator, for suction of oxygen through the fuel cell unit. The supply module generates fresh water and electrical energy, and comprises a moisture-heat exchanger (17) for pre-moisturizing oxygen suctioned through the fuel cell unit. The suction module comprises a waste water separator (2) that is designed as a pressure tank or a cyclone separator. A storage module (102) collects waste water from the waste water separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for an aircraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The suction module e.g. vacuum generator, for suction of oxygen through the fuel cell unit of the supply module, thus replacing the function of the compressor by the suction module, drawing oxygen required for reaction with the hydrogen in the fuel cell unit from the cabin area supplied with pressure by the fuel cell unit, eliminating additional compressor for the fuel cell unit, avoiding additional wear part, and hence reducing weight of the cell system, and improving overall reliability of the cell system. The supply module generates electrical energy, thus avoiding a need for additional electric generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system for an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system for an aircraft.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Waste water separator (2)    Fuel cell unit (16)    Moisture-heat exchanger (17)    Suction module (101)    Storage module (102)    Supply module (103)
NOVELTY - A thermal management system (10) has a valve (40) that selectively directs the fluid (42) e.g. two-phase refrigerant, dielectric material to a first heat exchanger in a cooling mode when temperature of an electrochemical power source (20) e.g. battery or fuel cell is above a predetermined temperature and directs the fluid to a second heat exchanger (50) and then to first heat exchanger in a heating mode when temperature of electrochemical power source is at or below a predetermined first temperature. Heat exchanger is either a condenser/evaporator or a cold/hot plate.    USE - Thermal management system for hybrid vehicle with electrochemical power source such as batteries and/or fuel cells and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases operational efficiency by supplying both heat and cooling to the power source. Obtains optimal performance by maintaining both fuel cells and battery systems within specified temperature envelop since system will flow liquid refrigerant over the evaporator attached to battery/fuel cell in cooling mode and two-phase mixture will then flow to the condenser in which heat is dissipated to ambient and system will pick up heat from either an engine block or resistance heater and pump the warm fluid back to the target until optimal operating temperature is reached in cold conditions in which battery/fuel cell needs to be warmed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermal management system.    Thermal management system (10)    Electrochemical power source (20)    Valve (40)    Fluid (42)    Second heat exchanger (50)
NOVELTY - An LED (3) irradiates light towards a glass powder sintered compact (2), such the light contacts with the alcohol aqueous solution flowing inside the glass powder sintered compact through a flow path (1). A phototransistor (4) detects the intensity of the light scattered by the glass powder sintered compact, so that the change in refractive index of alcohol aqueous solution is identified from the intensity of the scattered light.    USE - Alcohol concentration sensor for use in e.g. direct type alcohol fuel cell used in portable electronic device. Can also be used in internal combustion (IC) engine.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol concentration can be computed correctly by using small and inexpensive structure even when the changes in the refractive index of the alcohol aqueous solution is large.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the alcohol concentration sensor.    Flow path (1)    Glass powder sintered compact (2)    LED (3)    Phototransistor (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a supply path (11), for supplying an oxidizing agent such as air to a fuel cell (61). A cleaning filter (64) which removes predetermined impurity from the oxidizing agent is arranged in the supply path. A purification performance detector (12) provided in the supply path detects the purification performance of the cleaning filter by performing discoloration reaction with predetermined impurity.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in purification performance of the cleaning filter can be detected directly by the detector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system maintenance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply path (11)    Purification performance detector (12)    Fuel cell (61)    Oxidizing agent supply device (63)    Cleaning filter (64)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has connection rod fitting structure (4b) in the connection rod (4a) positioned to outer edges of positive electrode and negative electrode terminals (3a,3b). The side of connection rod fitting structure is fixed with side of electrode terminals while contacting the flat portion provided in the upper surface of electrode terminals.    USE - Connection structure between terminals of assembled battery used in electric vehicles such as motorbike, electric-power-assisted bicycle and senior car.    ADVANTAGE - The incidence rate of interior connection is reduced by fitting connection rod to electrode terminals. Reliability of assembled battery with respect to various mechanical stresses is improved. The dimensional accuracy and cooling capability of assembled battery is improved by regulating the connection rod and electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery with connection structure.    Lid (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3a)    Negative electrode terminal (3b)    Connection rod (4a)    Connection rod fitting structure (4b)
NOVELTY - An inverter (14) converts the direct current (DC) flow into alternating current by switching operation. An inductance-capacitance smoothing circuit (20) has a DC reactor (12) connected to the front stage of the inverter. A resistor (18a) is connected in parallel with the DC reactor in the smoothing circuit.    USE - Power converter of static auxiliary power supply for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current of fixed voltage and fixed frequency is output when resonance is suppressed by consuming the resonance energy of smoothing circuit by the resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for static auxiliary power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of static auxiliary power supply provide with power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC reactor (12)    Filter capacitor (13)    Inverter (14)    Resistor (18a)    Inductance-capacitance smoothing circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the axial portion of output terminal with diameter larger than the diameter of through-hole (23) where the washer (7) is inserted, so that the dimension of output terminal satisfy predetermined equation relating the parameters of length and diameter of output terminal. The outer diameter of axial front portion (17) and barrel portion (16) of output terminal is expanded. The maximum expanded region of barrel portion is provided in the side wall of through-hole of cover (5) or through-hole of insulation plate (6).    USE - Method of manufacturing battery used in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of battery can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing structure of battery.    Cover (5)    Insulation plate (6)    Washer (7)    Barrel portion (16)    Axial front portion (17)    Through-hole (23)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor detects presence of combustible gas based on change of characteristic value of a heater portion (6) formed on an insulation film (1). Polygonal holes (3) provided with curve-shaped incisions (4) at the edges are formed penetrating the insulation film, at the sides of the heater portion.    USE - Contact burning combustible-gas sensor for domestic, industrial and fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of stress on the edges of the holes is avoided, and the gas detection sensitivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and sectional view of the gas sensor.    Insulation film (1)    Hole (3)    Incision (4)    Heater portion (6)    Electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A radiator is provided in a coolant path (16) which supplies coolant for cooling fuel cell. The coolant path has an elastic piping (52) arranged in vicinity of cover which is made of deformable material, opposite to the ground.    USE - Fuel cell-mounted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The components of vehicle are prevented from deforming or damaging, since the impact force added from the ground is absorbed by the elastic piping. Since the coolant is supplied to the fuel cell for cooling, the durability of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of lower portion of fuel cell mounted vehicle.    Coolant path (16)    Sub radiator (22)    Bypass path (26)    Elastic piping (52)    Bypass path side drain plug (70)
NOVELTY - An ammeter (2) detects electric current between terminals of a battery (1). A voltmeter (3) detects voltage between the terminals of the battery. An open circuit voltage determination unit (4a) determines open circuit voltage of battery based on detected electric current and voltage between the terminals. An internal resistance value calculating unit (4b) calculates the internal resistance value of the battery according to open circuit voltage.    USE - Battery management apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the battery can be correctly obtained with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Ammeter (2)    Voltmeter (3)    Open circuit voltage determination unit (4a)    Internal resistance value calculating unit (4b)
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery connected with a battery managing system. Multiple power supply terminals of the battery managing system are connected with a generator controller and two drive motor controllers of drive motors, respectively. An electric signal terminal of a vehicle controller is connected with an engine controller, generator controller, motor controllers and the battery managing system, respectively. Two drive motors are connected with driving shafts of wheels through a gear box for providing gear variable power supply to the wheels.    USE - Hybrid power system for a wharf tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The system achieves high oil consumption and high discharge effect to optimize an engine in an optimal economic rotating speed area, thus improving economical efficiency. The system realizes electric starting vehicle and electric starting machine modes and brake energy recovery effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator controller and the motor controllers are connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a pressurizing air inlet and an outlet passage provided at a back end of a high pressure flow passage. A front end of a front half turning ellipsoid is fixed in a backward flared pressurizing air inlet and the outlet passage. A back end of the front half turning ellipsoid is connected with a car body portion. The generator shaft passes through the front end of the front half turning ellipsoid. A back part of the car body is set with a back half turning ellipsoid, which forms an anti-swirl turning ellipsoid with the front half turning ellipsoid.    USE - Oil-electric-wind hybrid vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle effectively overcomes wind resistance, and mainly utilizes kinetic energy from wind to provide power for the vehicle with the electric energy of the vehicle mounted with a storage battery set. The vehicle protects environment, saves resource and reduces consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an oil-electric-wind hybrid vehicle i.e. car.
NOVELTY - The fuel leak alarm system (100A) has a hydrogen sensor (20) for detecting a hydrogen leak in the space of a garage (80) parked with a fuel-cell vehicle (C). An alarm control unit (60) operates an alarm (40A) to emit chemiluminescent light when the hydrogen concentration in the garage space exceeds a predetermined value due to hydrogen leak from the vehicle.    USE - Fuel leak alarm system for reporting fuel leak in fuel-cell vehicle e.g. car (from drawings) parked in garage.    ADVANTAGE - The igniting possibility of fuel gas in the garage is reduced, as alarm unit emits the chemiluminescent light for warning the fuel leak.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel gas-leakage alarm system.    Hydrogen sensor (20)    Alarm (40A)    Alarm control unit (60)    Garage (80)    Fuel gas leakage alarm system (100A)    Fuel-cell vehicle (C)
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact contains a copolymer (a) of 2-methacryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer (1) and polyolefin resin particles (b), in its hole inner wall.    USE - Hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact is used for fuel cell, support of solid electrolyte and ion-exchange resin, ink absorber for printer head, living-organism analysis kit, rigid low filter, filter for hemodialysis, and filter for apheresis treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact has excellent water absorptivity, bioaffinity, color fastness, moldability, impact resistance, mechanical strength and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact contains a copolymer (a) of 2-methacryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer and polyolefin resin particles (b), in its hole inner wall. The ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer is of formula: H2C=C(-R1)-C(=O)-O-R2 (1).    R1=H or methyl;and    R2=2-20C hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact, which involves immersing a sintered compact into a copolymer solution of 2-methacryloyloxyethylphosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer (1), under reduced pressure.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a hollow shaped tubular body (1), and a membrane electrode assembly (3) formed in an outer peripheral surface side of a gas transmission part of the tubular body. The gas transmission part circulates the gas from an internal peripheral surface side to the outer peripheral surface side of the gas transmission part. The membrane electrode assembly is equipped with an electrolytic membrane. An anode-catalyst layer is arranged in an internal peripheral surface side of the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Tube-type fuel cell for a domestic co-generation system, and for supplying power to a motor vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively improves the reliability of the seal, even when the cell increases an electric power generation area. The cell is simple in structure, and has high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a tube-type fuel cell.    Hollow shaped tubular body (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Electric current removing part (4)    Tube-type fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing and arranging multiple metallic strips (3) on a metallic carrier strap (2) in parallel in a specific position to form structures suitable for channels. The parallel metallic strips are produced using a cutting process or a roll chamfering process. A soldering material is applied on surfaces of the metallic strips before arranging the metallic strips on the metallic carrier strap, where the metallic strips are arranged on both sides of the metallic carrier strap.    USE - Method for producing a one-sided or two-sided structured metallic strap and/or layered plate for producing a block of layers of a heat-exchanger or a micro-heat reactor (all claimed) that is utilized for a fuel cell drive. Can also be used for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the one-sided or two-sided structured metallic strap in an efficient manner, and eliminates additional processing of sheet metal by stamping, pressing, complex etching or wire eroding processes, while producing strap-shaped continuous and quasi endless structure sheets in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a block of layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagonal perspective view of a one-sided structured strap and/or layered plate.    One-sided or two-sided structured metallic strap or layered plate (1)    Metallic carrier strap (2)    Metallic strips (3)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) has primary metal nanoparticles coating layer (102) and secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer (103) sequentially formed on solid metallic substrate (100). The primary metal nanoparticles coating layer comprises material which promotes the adhesion of secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer to the electrode.    USE - Electrode is used for catalytic or electrochemical device such as electrolyzer and fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. hydrogen fuel cell for gasoline engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is economical, and has high activity, durability, electrical efficiency and produces hydrogen in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode has primary metal nanoparticles coating layer and secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer sequentially formed on solid metallic substrate. The primary metal nanoparticles coating layer comprises material which promotes the adhesion of secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer to the electrode. The metal substrate is metal plate, porous wafer, foam, woven wire cloth, stainless steel or nickel, and comprises metals chosen from group 3-16 and lanthanides. The primary metal nanoparticles coating layer contains copper, gold or silver. The secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer contains metal(s) such as group 3-16, nickel, iron, cobalt, silver, tin, chromium, manganese, palladium, lanthanum, lanthanides and/or their oxides. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of nanoparticles coating electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Metal substrate (101)    Primary metal nanoparticles coating layer (102)    Secondary metal nanoparticles coating layer (103)
NOVELTY - The fixing structure comprises an installing bracket which is provided on the upper frame and the lateral plates provided at the rear portion of the vehicle. The battery is fixed to the installation bracket using bolts and nuts.    USE - Fixing structure of nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The harmful effects caused by the collision of the vehicle main structure is prevented. The fixing operation of the battery is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has two battery accommodating chambers (3) provided at both right and left sides of a chassis of an automobile. A drawer-type battery storage box (1) is provided at an interior part of each battery accommodating chamber. A telescopic rod guiding and supporting the battery storage box is placed below the battery storage box. The telescopic rod is provided with a hydraulic system. The battery storage box is installed with a locking device. An ultra-thin or flat battery is equipped at interior part of the battery storage box.    USE - Device for rapidly changing a battery of an electric automobile i.e. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The device can rapidly change the battery of the automobile, and can avoid the influencing of customary usage of the internal space of the automobile. The appearance of the automobile is not influenced. The device is simple in structure, and is convenient to change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rapid battery changing device.    Drawer-type battery storage box (1)    Battery accommodating chambers (3)
NOVELTY - This invention declares the preparation of magensium-titanium-supported nano gold catalysts and the process of carbon monoxide preferential oxidation with rich-hydrogen to form carbon dioxide using magensium-titanium-supported nano gold catalysts. The gold particle size was less than 5 nm and supported on different molar ratio of mixed oxide MgO-TiO2. Preferential oxidation of CO in hydrogen stream over these catalysts was carried out in fixed bed reactor. The O2/CO ratio should be between 0.5 and 2. Catalysts of this invention were applied in removing CO in fuel cell to prevent from poisoning of the electrode of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An oxygen reduction catalyst which is a load-type catalyst comprises transition metal chelate and carbon black carrier with mass ratio of 1/1 to 1/100; where the specific surface area of carbon black carrier is 250-1500 m2/g and the particle diameter is 10-40 nm.    USE - The oxygen reduction catalyst is useful for fuel cell (claimed). It is useful for cathode oxygen reduction reaction of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst uses cheap divinyl triamine as raw material which overcomes the problems that the raw material for oxygen reduction catalyst of traditional macrocyclic compounds such as metalloporphyrin and metal phthalocyanine has high cost and is not suitable for large-scale industrial production. The preparation method has simple preparation process, gentle condition, safe process, and low cost; the catalytic performance is equal to the oxygen reduction of the metalloporphyrin and has better performance of methanol oxidization resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxygen reduction catalyst which is a load-type catalyst comprises transition metal chelate and carbon black carrier with mass ratio of 1/1 to 1/100; where the specific surface area of carbon black carrier is 250-1500 m2/g and the particle diameter is 10-40 nm; the transition metal chelate is hexahydro-1H-imidazo(1,2-a)imidazole derivative of Formula I    M=Co2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, or Cr3+; and    n=2+-6+.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation method of the oxygen reduction catalyst.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electrode supply unit provided with a transporting robot (47), which absorbs electrode from a cartridge (41). The cartridge is arranged to respectively match the negative electrode or positive electrode. The electrode is laminated to a diaphragm part upper side along sides of a reel member, which rotates and supports a separator. The separator is installed on an upper side of a table frame (3) and arranged horizontally in a bottom side of the guide frame on an upper side of a stack tray and a piling up unit (30). The guide frame guides an end of the separator.    USE - Stack i.e. electrode assembly, manufacturing device for a secondary battery i.e. lithium battery, which is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device satisfies yield improvement and high-rate characteristic by laminating the positive electrode, reduces fault generation, provides excellent alignment of electrodes, and improves reliability of product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a stack manufacturing device.    Stack manufacturing device (1)    Table frame (3)    Piling up unit (30)    Cartridge (41)    Transporting robot (47)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electric power and exhaust heat using fuel cell (12) and the generated exhaust heat is not supplied to drive source of motor vehicle (11), when motor vehicle is not in use. The generated electric power and exhaust heat are supplied to electric power feeding line and hot-water metal supply line provided in home except drive source of motor vehicle.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell for use in motor vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat generated by fuel cell can be used effectively hence operation rate of fuel cell, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell operation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor vehicle (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Propulsion motor (13)    Hydrogen tank (14)    Gas pipe path (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a controller (80) including a fluid-drive apparatus drive processing unit (88). The fluid-drive apparatus drive processing unit counts the driving trip of a fuel cell and carries out forced drive of the fluid- drive apparatus for a predetermined number of trips of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can suppress fixation of fluid-drive apparatus arranged in the fluid channel connected to fuel cell case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Controller (80)    Fluid-drive apparatus drive processing unit (88)    Unused time judgment module (90)    Impedance judgment module (94)
NOVELTY - The structure has a nickel-hydrogen battery group (4) fixed to a storage battery soleplate in a battery case, and a thermal resistor wrapped on an outer side of a battery for reducing heat exchange between the battery and an outer side to raise temperature of a part of the battery. A blower (7) is installed in an outlet (6) for pumping cooling air into an inlet (1). Air flows through a gap vertically on a surface between round batteries via an inlet groove (3) on two sides of the battery group towards an outlet groove (5). The air is exhausted via the outlet for cooling the battery group.    USE - Radiating structure for a nickel-hydrogen battery group of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure provides appropriate battery space and appropriate obliquity to realize the vertical flowing of the air. The upper layer of batteries is set on the central line of the lower layer of batteries, so that the air does not flow early into the interval channel on the upper side of the battery. The required wrapping thickness of every module is set according to the radiating effect. The surface of the battery is thick with better radiating effect at low temperature, and the surface of the battery is thin with poor radiating effect at high temperature, so that the battery and the air reduce heat exchange to raise the temperature of part of the battery and to improve the evenness of the temperature of the battery group. The structure reduces radiating intensity of the battery and provides temperature evenness of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a nickel-hydrogen battery group radiating structure.    Inlet (1)    Inlet groove (3)    Nickel-hydrogen battery group (4)    Outlet groove (5)    Outlet (6)    Blower (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a long strip drainage plate (3) and rhombic drainage plates (4, 4') installed on a supporting plate (5). A blower fan (7) is installed in an air outlet (6). An arc drainage plate (2) is installed in opposite surfaces of upper batteries and lower batteries. A supporting rod with a battery supporting frame (9) is fixed on an upper bottom board and a lower bottom board of an accumulator cell box. The rhombic drainage plate (4) is installed between the upper batteries and the lower batteries.    USE - Nickel-hydrogen battery pack heat radiation structure for a hybrid driven automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the rhombic drainage plates to strengthen convection of heat exchange for the batteries, so as to reduce two or minus two degree centigrade for temperature difference. The structure uniformly radiates heat, guarantees uniformity of fluid resistance, adjusts distribution of the flow field and temperature field by adjusting location, size and shape of the drainage plate, and reduces heat exchange area between the batteries and fluid, and minimizes the temperature of the batteries and the fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a nickel-hydrogen battery pack heat radiation structure.    Arc drainage plate (2)    Long strip drainage plate (3)    Rhombic drainage plates (4, 4')    Supporting plate (5)    Air outlet (6)    Blower fan (7)    Battery supporting frame (9)
NOVELTY - An electric control apparatus computes fuel flow rate value by multiplying modifier temperature correction coefficient with the reference value of the fuel flow volume determined from the battery electric current of fuel cell. A fuel flow volume is computed by multiplying fuel pressure correction coefficient with reference value of fuel flow volume obtained from the rotation speed of the fuel blower. The command value of fuel blower rotation speed is calculated from the deviation of the fuel flow rate value and fuel flow volume.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for use in e.g. electric vehicle and residential application.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the fuel cell electric power generation system is improved by adjusting the fuel flow volume appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (11) has an oxidizing agent gas supply unit (64) supplying oxygen or air to cathode pole in one surface of electrolytic membrane, through an oxidizing agent gas supply path (66). A fuel gas supply unit (44) supplies hydrogen to anode pole in another surface of the electrolytic membrane, through a fuel gas supply path (46). A control unit (120) controlling the supply from oxidizing agent gas supply unit, operates in control mode to supply only hydrogen that is currently moistened, during dry process in which fuel cell system dries.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Starting of the fuel cell system during consecutive operation of the fuel cell system can be improved as the moisture content of the electrolytic membrane is maintained ion a predetermined range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel gas supply unit (44)    Fuel gas supply path (46)    Oxidizing agent gas supply unit (64)    Oxidizing agent gas supply path (66)    Control unit (120)
NOVELTY - The gas supply apparatus has supply start switch (SW1) which indicates start of gas supply to vehicle-mounted tank (3). A pressure sensor (1f) detects the predetermined pressure value of gas in the gas supply path (4) between coupling (2) and controlling valves (1d,1e). A control unit (1h) calculates amount of gas supplied to vehicle-mounted tank through a valve (2b), based on measured valve of mass flow meter (1c) corresponding to the indication of supply start switch.    USE - Gas supply apparatus for supplying high pressure gas such as hydrogen gas and natural gas to fuel tank of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of gas supplied to vehicle-mounted tank is calculated with high precision using control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mass flow meter (1c)    Controlling valves (1d,1e)    Pressure sensor (1f)    Control unit (1h)    Coupling (2)    Valve (2b)    Vehicle-mounted tank (3)    Gas supply path (4)    Supply start switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cells (104a,104b), and a detection unit for detecting information regarding electromotive force of fuel cell (104b). The fuel cells have electrolytic membranes (170a,170b) interposed between anode (172) to which fuel aqueous solution is supplied and cathode (174) to which oxidizing agent is supplied. The fuel cell (104b) has large change of electromotive force with respect to change of concentration of fuel aqueous solution than fuel cell (104a).    USE - Fuel cell system is used for transporting apparatus (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, and for personal computer and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has high output efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cells (104a,104b)    Electrolytic membranes (170a,170b)    Anode (172)    Cathode (174)    Catalyst layer (178)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has an air supply pipe (34) for supplying air containing oxygen to a fuel cell stack (10). An air compressor (32) compresses the air supplied through the air supply pipe. A motor controller (70) controls the rotation speed of a motor in the air compressor according to the fuel cell output requirement. A surge detector detects the generation of surge in the air compressor. A pressure controller regulates the pressure in the air supply pipe for eliminating the detected surge in the air compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The failure due to the generation of surge in the air compressor is prevented by eliminating surge by controlling pressure in the air supply pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the schematic structure of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air compressor (32)    Air supply pipe (34)    Controller (70)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply system (10) has a hollow cylindrical hydride containing structure (5) having a uniform cross section extending along its length direction. An inner heater (1) is provided in the center of the hollow cylindrical hydride containing structure, and an outer heater (2) is provided inside the outer insulated tank (8) concentric with the inner heater. The inner and outer heaters are movable in one direction within the hollow cylindrical hydride containing structure, and have different heating capability.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply system equipped with the heating structure ensures stable supply of hydrogen to the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the hydrogen supply system, inner heater and outer heater.    Inner heater (1)    Outer heater (2)    Hydride containing structure (5)    Insulated tank (8)    Hydrogen supply system (10)
NOVELTY - Microparticles are adhered to surface of positive electrode active material, to obtain microparticles-adhered positive electrode active material. Then, metal oxide is coated on the resultant material, to obtain metal-oxide whole surface-coated positive electrode active material. Further, shearing stress is applied to metal-oxide whole surface-coated positive electrode active material, microparticles are slid down and removed, hole is formed on metal-coated layer and particulates are removed, to obtain metal-oxide partial coated positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery used for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles such as eco-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides positive electrode active material with excellent cycling characteristics and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Microparticles are adhered to the surface of positive electrode active material, to obtain microparticles-adhered positive electrode active material. Then, metal-oxide layer is formed by coating metal oxide of formula: M1O, on the surface of microparticles-adhered positive electrode active material and metal-oxide whole surface-coated positive electrode active material is obtained. Further, shearing stress is mechanically applied to the obtained metal-oxide whole surface-coated positive electrode active material, microparticles are slid down and removed. Subsequently, hole which moves lithium ion connected from positive electrode active material surface to metal oxide coated layer is formed on the metal-coated layer, and particulates are removed, to obtain metal-oxide partial coated positive electrode active material.    M1=niobium, zirconium, titanium, tungsten, molybdenum, aluminum, gallium and boron.
NOVELTY - An adhesive sealing component contains crosslinked material of rubber composition containing rubber components, crosslinking agent and silane coupling agent. The rubber component is ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and/or hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber. The crosslinking agent is organic peroxide having half life temperature of 120 degrees C or less for 1 hour.    USE - Adhesive sealing component for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sealing component has high sealing performance and adhesion reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An adhesive sealing component contains crosslinked material of rubber composition containing rubber components, crosslinking agent and silane coupling agent. The rubber component is ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber and/or hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber. The crosslinking agent is organic peroxide having half life temperature of 120 degrees C or less for 1 hour. The organic peroxide is diacryl peroxide. The rubber composition further contains white carbon or carbon black as reinforcing agent.
NOVELTY - The equipment (8) has the inlets (82,83) which are provided in a reclaimer main case (80) so as to introduce the discharge discharged from a heat exchanger into a collection space (81). The gas-liquid separation films (88,89) separate the gas and liquid in the discharge. An angle sensor detects the inclination of the main case with respect to the gravity direction. The inlets and the gas separation films are positioned with respect to the inclination position of main case.    USE - Water reclaimer for electric power generation system used in electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer, digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant (PDA) and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inlets and the gas separation films are positioned with respect to the inclination position of main case, the immersion of the inlets and the gas separation films in the liquid collected in main case can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of Water reclaimer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water reclaimer (8)    Reclaimer main case (80)    Collection space (81)    Inlets (82,83)    Gas-liquid separation films (88,89)
NOVELTY - The status display system (1) has a state detection unit (4) that is connected to positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal of storage battery (2), for detecting the state of storage battery. A data signal transmitting unit (5) generates data signal based on the detection result, which is received by data signal receiving unit (6). A terminal (8) sends/receives data to/from server (10) that stores and processes the data respectively.    USE - Status display system of storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly accurate deterioration state and lifetime estimation of the storage battery can be determined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the status display system of storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Status display system (1)    Storage battery (2)    State detection unit (4)    Data signal transmitting unit (5)    Data signal receiving unit (6)    Terminal (8)    Server (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller (40) which switches between integrated control mode and separate control mode, when single target generated electric power is determined. The operation state of fuel gas supply unit and oxidizing gas supply unit and the operation state of electric power extraction unit are controlled in an integrated manner, when the integrated mode is selected. The operation state of fuel gas supply unit, oxidizing gas supply unit and electric power extraction unit are controlled separately, when the separate control mode is selected.    USE - Fuel cell system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The responsive improvement of generated electric power can be achieved without increasing the size and cost of components of gas supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of controller of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (40)    Integrated control unit (41)    Gas supply system control unit (42)    Extraction electric current type control unit (43)    Determination unit of operation (44)
NOVELTY - The supporting plates (16,17) are extended in the surface direction of a solid polymer electrolyte structure (15). The oxidizing agent gas is supplied to a cathode electrode (13) through an oxidizing agent flow gas path that is formed in a recessed portion (11b) of an electroconductive cathode side separator (11). The electrode edge of an anode electrode (14) that is located in the opposite side of the supporting plate, is overlapped with the polymer electrolyte structure.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell stack (claimed) for electric vehicle and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the electric power can be improved reliably and generation of shearing stress with respect to the solid polymer electrolyte structure can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electroconductive cathode side separator (11)    Recessed portion (11b)    Cathode electrode (13)    Anode electrode (14)    Solid polymer electrolyte structure (15)    Supporting plates (16,17)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has a reactive-gas flow path (24) through which reactive-gas flows. A reactive-gas merging unit (27) has several narrow flow paths which guide the reactive-gas between the gas flow path and reactive-gas exit hole (42b), for discharging the reactive-gas to electrode assembly.    USE - Separator for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive-gas is uniformly distributed to the reactive-gas exit hole through the narrow flow path, hence electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reactive-gas flow-path formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (20)    Gas diffusion flow path (23)    Reactive-gas flow path (24)    Reactive-gas merging unit (27)    Reactive-gas exit hole (42b)
NOVELTY - A preheater (103) preheats the fuel cell stacks (101). An inner side container (107) equipped on an upper portion with several openings, accommodates the fuel cell stack and the preheater. A heat insulation container (108) accommodates the inner side container. A waste gas distribution layer (110) is formed between the inner side container and the heat insulation container. A heat insulation container exhaust port (181) is positioned in bottom portion of the heat insulation container for connecting the waste gas distribution layer with the exterior portion of the heat insulation container.    USE - Fuel cell module for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas emitted from the fuel cell stack can be flowed to the waste gas distribution layer through the opening of the inner side container, so that the heat is retained efficiently in the inside of the fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stacks (101)    Preheater (103)    Inner side container (107)    Heat insulation container (108)    Waste gas distribution layer (110)    Heat insulation container exhaust port (181)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab (4) are electrically connected to the battery can. The insulation plates (6) are arranged on the cover (5) of the battery and the washer (7) is provided between the insulation plates. The insulation gasket (9) is attached to the cover. The axial portion of the output terminal (8) is fitted to the gasket by fixing the axial portion of gasket with respect to through-hole (10) of the cover, through-hole (22) of insulating plate and through-hole of washer.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, solid electrolyte battery, polymer electrolyte battery, aqueous electrolyte battery and non-aqueous electrolyte battery for electronic device mounted in e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of heat and occurrence of vibration at the time of welding the tab to the output terminal of the battery is prevented and the sealing property of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Negative electrode tab (4)    Cover (5)    Insulation plates (6)    Washer (7)    Output terminal (8)    Insulation gasket (9)    Through-holes (10,22)
NOVELTY - The pump has opening (21a) that is provided in the region of diaphragm (20) positioned on the base portion. The opening (12c) is provided in the base portion which contacts the pump chamber (15) of diaphragm. The opening (21a) is closed by the wall portion of pump, and the opening (12c) is closed with the diaphragm during non-operation state of pump. The openings are opened by the displacement of diaphragm, accompanying the vibration of piezoelectric element (22) so that fluid is absorbed through one opening, and discharged through other opening.    USE - Piezoelectric micro pump for cooling notebook personal computer, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Discharge pressure is made high, and the fluid can be discharged reliably without using non-return valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the piezoelectric micro pump.    Openings (12c,21a)    Upper frame board (13)    Pump chamber (15)    Diaphragm (20)    Piezoelectric element (22)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte consists of silica type mesoporous substance having mesopores. The mesoporous substance has ion-exchange-capacity functional group and aromatic-ring-containing group bonded to silicon atom of wall surface of mesopore through bivalent hydrocarbon group chosen from alkylene group, alkenylene group and/or alkynylene group.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for electrolytic membrane of fuel cell, all-solid battery and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte has high water resistance, and excellent proton conductivity even under low humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte consists of silica type mesoporous substance having mesopores. The mesoporous substance has ion-exchange-capacity functional group and aromatic-ring-containing group bonded to silicon atom of wall surface of mesopore through bivalent hydrocarbon group chosen from alkylene group, alkenylene group and/or alkynylene group. The content of silicon atom bonded with ion-exchange-capacity functional group and aromatic-ring-containing group through bivalent hydrocarbon group, is 2-30 mol% with respect to total amount of silicon atom in the silica type mesoporous substance. The aromatic-ring-containing group has 1-4 aromatic rings, and is chosen from phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, tetracenyl, biphenyl, terphenyl, phenalenyl, phenanthrenyl, chrysenyl, tetraphenyl, pyrenyl group and/or triphenylenyl. The ion-exchange-capacity functional group is chosen from sulfonic-acid group, phosphoric-acid group and/or a carboxylic acid group. The bivalent hydrocarbon group is chosen from 1-6C alkylene group, 2-6C alkenylene group and/or 2-6C alkynylene group.
NOVELTY - An electrode unit is accommodated in a unit holding portion (11a) of a laminate film (11). A storage portion (11b) is provided between the unit holding portion and the lower side. The electrolyte solution is poured in the laminate film storage portion from the upper side (11c) after sealing the side and lower portions (11e,11d) of the laminate film.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary cell and electrical double layer capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the electrical storage device is improved by preventing the leakage of electrolytic solution. The performance of the electrical storage device is improved by reducing moisture content absorption quantity during the assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the electrical storage device manufacturing process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (10)    Laminate film (11)    Unit holding portion (11a)    Storage portion (11b)    Upper side (11c)    Lower side (11d)    Side portion (11e)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a package (11) in which the hydrogen rich gas and oxygen reacts. An exhaustion mechanism (22) has an exhaust flow path (27) for exhausting the gas generated from the main portion (12) of fuel cell or fuel treating equipment (13). An air-intake mechanism (21) with an inlet-port is provided in the ceiling of package.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for use in eaves of houses in heavy snowfall area.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric power generation system can be driven stably even in the cold regions by simple structure and the different heat sources for melting the snow is not required. Hence the cost of the system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system.    Package (11)    Main portion of fuel cell (12)    Fuel treating equipment (13)    Air-intake mechanism (21)    Exhaustion mechanism (22)    Exhaust flow path (27)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device (10A) comprises electrode unit (14) with positive electrode and negative electrode, enclosure container (16) where weak part is formed while electrolyte solution (17) is enclosed, and exterior container (15) which accommodates electrode unit and enclosure container. The electrolyte solution is discharged and released in exterior container from unsealed weak part by adding energy from outer side of exterior container.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion battery and electrical double layer capacitor used as electrical storage sources for drive, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, assistance, portable apparatus, electric power assisted bicycle and electric wheelchair, solar power generation device, wind powered electricity generation apparatus and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The device has stable performance while improving productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the internal structure of electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage device (10A)    Electrode unit (14)    Exterior container (15)    Enclosure container (16)    Electrolyte solution (17)
NOVELTY - The belt molding has an elongate core material connected with a back wall part. The back wall part extends into an upper wall part which is extended into an outer wall part. A cross section is provided with a U-shape and strip shaped design film which is stuck by an outer surface of the core material. The design film is exposed in a region of the outer wall part. Edge part of the core material is provided with an end cap (3), and the design film comprises a solar cell film (25). The solar cell film is provided with a band electrode (25b).    USE - Belt molding for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The molding effectively utilize the design film as the power supply of the electric equipment, easily performs supplying of the electric power to the electric equipment of the belt molding vicinity, and improves picking out of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a back surface side of a cover body.    End cap (3)    Solar cell film (25)    Band electrode (25b)    Cover body (35)    Electrode terminal (35a, 35b)
NOVELTY - The device comprises a negative electrode (12) including a collector (12b) that is coated with a slurry (20) to form a negative electrode compound material layer (12c). A film material (21) is overlapped to the surface of the negative electrode compound material layer. The film material is peeled off after drying the slurry.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion battery and electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, notebook type personal computer (PC), mobile phone, electric power assisted bicycle, electric wheelchair, solar power generation device, wind powered electricity generation apparatus and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of negative electrode compound material is formed smoothly, the internal resistance of electrical storage device is reduced and the performance of electrical storage device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the arrangement of negative electrode in electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (12)    Collector (12b)    Negative electrode compound material layer (12c)    Slurry (20)    Film material (21)
NOVELTY - The sealed-type lead storage battery includes a U-shaped retainer (3) that is formed around a positive electrode plate (5) such that one end of the positive electrode plate is closed. A strip-shaped retainer (4) is arranged along the U-shaped electrode such that the surface of the strip-shaped retainer with larger thickness is arranged facing the positive electrode.    USE - Sealed-type lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short-circuit can be prevented easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the positive electrode plate.    U-shaped retainer (3)    Strip-shaped retainer (4)    Positive electrode plate (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a high-voltage system with energy sources e.g. battery, by a resistor that is used as a consolidated resistor for charging or precharging process and for discharging an intermediate circuit capacitor of a direct current voltage intermediate circuit. The resistor is serially connected with a capacitor (Czk, 1) of the circuit for charging and/or precharging process, and is parallelly connected with the capacitor for discharging process. The charging and/or precharging process and discharging process are obtained by a control unit (SE) of a switching device.    USE - Method for discharging a high-voltage system i.e. direct current voltage intermediate circuit, in a hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method discharges the intermediate circuit capacitor of the direct current voltage intermediate circuit in a simple, cost effective, safe and fast manner, without the need for an additional discharging circuit, thus reducing the installation space, and avoiding the short-circuit current and/or overcurrent. The method provides fast intermediate circuit discharge to reduce the passenger endangerment by high-voltage system during crash of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for discharging a high-voltage system i.e. direct current voltage intermediate circuit, comprising energy sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit arrangement illustrating charging and discharging process of a high-voltage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (Czk,1-Czk,n)    Close contacts (S1-S4)    High voltage system (HN)    High voltage battery (HB)    Control unit (SE)
NOVELTY - The method involves passing a liquid coolant through a fuel cell arrangement (2) of a fuel cell system (1) for cooling the arrangement, and measuring pressure of the coolant in a coolant outlet channel (5) by a pressure sensor (9), where the coolant is discharged from the arrangement through the outlet channel. The pressure of the coolant is monitored by a monitoring device (8) to determine whether the pressure reaches or exceeds a preset threshold value after passing the coolant through the arrangement, where the value is larger than boiling equilibrium pressure of the coolant.    USE - Method for avoiding a hot spot of a fuel cell arrangement of a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of the coolant is monitored by the monitoring device to determine whether the pressure of the coolant reaches or exceeds the preset threshold value after passing the coolant through the fuel cell arrangement, where the threshold value is larger than the boiling equilibrium pressure of the coolant, thus avoiding vapor film formation between liquid phases of the coolant and a wall, and hence avoiding local hot spots in fuel cells of the fuel cell arrangement. The method enables avoiding thermal damages such as hole formation in a membrane of the fuel cell arrangement due to the hot spots in the fuel cells, in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system with a fuel cell arrangement, which is cooled by a liquid coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell arrangement (2)    Coolant outlet channel (5)    Coolant pump (7)    Monitoring device (8)    Pressure sensor (9)    Temperature sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The multi-layered solder useful in laminated heat exchanger, comprises thousand layers formed from different materials and alternatively formed from two metallic elements, and a barrier layer intended between the individual layers. The individual layer has a layer thickness of 1-10 nm. The multi-layer solder has a total layer thickness of 3-50 mm. The solder is built in a binary manner and contains main layers made of nickel and/or iron with a thickness of 1-20 nm, and secondary layers made of chromium with a thickness of 1-5 nm.    USE - Multi-layered solder useful in laminated heat exchanger and for producing a component of a high-temperature fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multi-layered solder can be economically manufactured with high thermal and mechanical strength and high corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing a component of a high-temperature fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows Cartesian coordinate diagram between melting temperature and layer thickness.
NOVELTY - The system has a supply module (103) with a fuel cell unit (16), and a suction module (101) for suction of oxygen or oxygen containing mixture i.e. air, via the fuel cell unit. The supply module generates electrical energy. The supply module includes a moisture-heat exchanger (17) for pre-moistening the sucked oxygen. An energy management unit is provided for controlling suction capacity, so that the capacity is adjusted independently of a flight altitude of an aircraft. An oxygen sensor is provided for measuring oxygen content in cathode exhaust gas of the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for an aircraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply module is provided with the fuel cell unit, and the suction module is provided for suction of oxygen or oxygen containing mixture via the fuel cell unit, such that the fuel cell unit and the suction module are combined with each other, thus permitting the necessary oxygen to be drawn from a pressurized cabin area by the fuel cell unit for reaction with hydrogen in a fuel cell, and completely eliminating the need of compressors for the fuel cell system, and hence reducing the weight of the fuel cell system, avoiding additional wear and tear of parts and increasing the overall reliability of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system for an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a two-dimensional view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Waste water collecting tank (1)    Fuel cell unit (16)    Moisture-heat exchanger (17)    Suction module (101)    Supply module (103)