NOVELTY - A do-it-yourself (DIY) battery insulated box comprises fire proof insulation material, ventilation unit for allowing activated chemicals to exit battery, and cable access unit.    USE - A DIY battery insulated box for controlling temperature of battery in vehicle at cold and hot weather conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The battery insulated box saves energy with better storage, has fire proof insulation for safety and preventing electrolyte loss, and is very simple and fit to vehicle with very easy access to maintenance of battery.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing apparatus comprises liquid raw material tank which stores liquid raw material and divides into several sub-tanks, second raw material tank which is filled with second raw material that produces hydrogen by reacting with sub-tanks containing liquid raw material or its gas, liquid raw material supply part which separately supplies liquid raw material or its gas to sub-tanks, hydrogen discharge part which separately discharges gas containing hydrogen from sub-tanks, and control part which controls liquid raw material supply part and hydrogen discharge part.    USE - A hydrogen producing apparatus used as hydrogen supply unit for hydrogen gas consumption sources, e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing apparatus can reduce the amount of materials discarded, and continuously generate hydrogen by reacting greater than or equal to 2 types of raw materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen producing apparatus.    Hydrogen producing apparatus (10)    Liquid raw material tank (12)    Second raw material tank (18)    Gas separator (20)    Reservoir tank (22)
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet (M-1) has magnetic powder materials (A-1',B-1') whose coercive force and residual magnetic flux density differ from each other are brought near for forming plate. A high coercive force section (A-1) is formed from the magnetic material having highest coercive force, when the magnetic material is embedded inside a rotor. An easily magnetizable shaft of a motor is orientated in a direction perpendicular with respect to plate surface (S).    USE - Permanent magnet for use in embedded magnet type motor (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), large sized alternating current (AC) servo etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of motor is reduced efficiently by providing the permanent magnet while improving the output efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, expanded and explanatory views of permanent magnet.    High coercive force section (A-1)    Magnetic powder materials (A-1',B-1')    Low coercive force section (B-1)    Permanent magnet (M-1)    Plate surface (S)
NOVELTY - A bypass valve (B1) and bypass channel (31) guide a portion of reactive gas such as oxidation gas and fuel gas flowing through oxidation gas supply path (11) to cathode off-gas flow path (12). A control apparatus (160) estimates bypass air flow volume of the bypassed reactive gas, when abnormality such as opening failure arose in the bypass valve. The control apparatus adjusts the gas volume of oxidation gas supplied from an air compressor (60), according to the estimated gas volume of reactive gas when abnormality is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle vessel, airplane, robot and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation gas required for electric power generation is supplied to the fuel cell even if large amount of gas leaks. Hence, the generation of cell voltage drop is suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidation gas supply path (11)    Cathode off-gas flow path (12)    Bypass channel (31)    Air compressor (60)    Control apparatus (160)    Bypass valve (B1)
NOVELTY - The structure has plate springs (21A-21D) for fixing an annular core body (290) to an external structure. The core body has I -shaped block cores (252, 254) and a gap provided between the block cores. Each plate spring has lowest rigidity in a direction when the annular core body is planar, and is arranged such that a direction where the block cores are located and the direction where the rigidity of the plate spring is low are deviated. A mold part (282) is provided to perform a resin mold of the core body integrally. The plate springs are supported by the mold part.    USE - Fixation structure for a reactor that is mounted in a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle i.e. motor vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor attenuates the vibration produced with the core body efficiently by utilizing the plate springs and imparts the attenuation to the external structure. The noise and vibration performance of the reactor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a reactor's fixation structure.    Plate springs (21A-21D)    I-shaped block cores (252, 254)    U-shaped block core (260, 262)    Mold part (282)    Core body (290)
NOVELTY - The system has a connection part connecting an external power supply (2) at neutral points (N1, N2) of a stator coil of a rotary electric machine (31), where the connection part comprises a condenser (C1) connected between the two neutral points. An electrical storage apparatus (10) is charged with the external power supply, and a discharge unit discharges electric charge of the condenser. The discharge unit controls an inverter. Electric current is sent from the capacitor through a stator coil of the rotary electric machine.    USE - Condenser discharge system for an electric vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV).    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the electric charge of the condenser to be discharged after completion of charging of the electrical storage apparatus by the external power supply, so that the electric charge does not remain in the condenser, thus increasing the safety of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric system containing a capacitor discharge system of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Condenser (C1)    Neutral points (N1, N2)    External power supply (2)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Rotary electric machine (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a membrane electrode assembly (4) by arranging an electrolytic membrane (1) between a pair of catalyst layers (2,3). The membrane electrode assembly is arranged between a pair of gas diffusion layers (5,6). The membrane electrode assembly is hot-pressed with gas diffusion layers by supplying pure water to the catalyst layer surfaces which face the gas diffusion layers.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in domestic co-generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer is bonded with gas diffusion layer effectively, so that contact resistance is reduced without causing damage to catalyst layer, and electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2,3)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Gas diffusion layers (5,6)    Filter papers (7,8)
NOVELTY - The positive-electrode board (20) comprises the active material layers (22a,22b) which are sequentially laminated on upper and lower surfaces of an aluminum foil (21). The diameter of active material (25S) contained in the layer (22b) is smaller than that of active material (25L) contained in the layer (22a).    USE - Positive-electrode board for lithium ion secondary cell of battery in vehicle (all claimed) such as forklift truck, electric bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the battery is reduced by the arrangement of active material layers, so that the performance of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the positive-electrode board.    Positive-electrode board (20)    Aluminum foil (21)    Active material layers (22a,22b)    Active materials (25L,25S)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has catalyst layer formed on both surfaces of an electrolytic element. A fuel gas containing hydrogen is received by one surface side of catalyst layer and oxidation gas is received by other surface side of catalyst layer. The gas supply portion is provided with several channel flow paths (12,14,16,18). The downstream edge portion of channel flow path (18) is terminated towards inner surface of hydrogen inflow port (20) and the upstream of channel flow paths (12,14,16) are merged together and finally connected with hydrogen inflow port.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Concentration of impurity towards one place is avoided and decrease in electric power generation performance due to impurity is prevented. Complicated control action is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of The fuel cell.    Current collection board (10)    Channel flow paths (12,14,16,18)    Hydrogen inflow port (20)
NOVELTY - A memory records the information regarding the state of battery (23). The state detection apparatus detects whether the alternator is working or not and transmits the memory content outside.    USE - Battery state detection apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Operability of the state detection apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery state detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    LED (7)    Infrared LED (8)    Battery terminal (22)    Battery (23)    Reading device (24)    Personal computer (26)
NOVELTY - The power converter has a DC/DC converter (22) and an inverter with heat-emitting portion through which the coolant is flown, and a cooler for heat exchange. The inverter and DC/DC converter are arranged between mutually opposing radiators (11,12) which cool the coolant by the coolers (30,40) using air cooling.    USE - Power converter e.g. inverter apparatus for use in fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Transmission of the vibration generated from the inverter periphery is suppressed by arranging inverter between radiators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Radiators (11,12)    DC/DC converter (22)    Coolers (30,40)    Duct (50)    Inverter case (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a remaining power specifying unit (181) for identifying remaining power of a battery (10). A detection unit (183) detects the output possible time matched with an output electric power of the battery. A display unit displays the output possible information that shows the detected output possible time. An engine control unit (18) controls the display unit to match with the output electric power and to display the output possible information. A storage unit (184) stores the value of the detected output possible time.    USE - Remaining power display device for a battery of a hybrid type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the battery to perceive more exactly the output possible time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining power display method for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a remaining power display device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (10)    Engine control unit (18)    Remaining power specifying unit (181)    Detection unit (183)    Storage unit (184)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizer (34) has a granular desulfurizing agent (34a) to adsorb sulfur, a container (34b) filled with the desulfurizing agent, in which a fluid containing sulfur circulates and a press apparatus (34c) to press and support the desulfurizing agent along perpendicular direction.    USE - Desulfurizer is used for modified material provisioning system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizer has excellent performance and durability, and suppresses generation of fine powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the desulfurizer.    Desulfurizer (34)    Desulfurizing agent (34a)    Container (34b)    Press apparatus (34c)    Upper supporting component (34c1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a gas-liquid separator (3) that separates water from a fuel cell (1). A fluid spray nozzle (4) mixes the water from gas-liquid separator and pressurized hot air from an air compressor (5) so as to form particulated water. The particulated water is discharged to the lower surface of the vehicle through the fluid spray nozzle and is diffused in the exterior region of the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The particulated water is discharged to the lower surface of the vehicle efficiently through the fluid spray nozzle, even in low temperature environment without degrading driving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted in the fuel cell vehicle and a schematic view of the gas-liquid separator and the fluid spray nozzle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Gas-liquid separator (3)    Fluid spray nozzle (4)    Air flow channel (4b)    Air compressor (5)
NOVELTY - The rear air-supply unit (1) comprises a core (23) for heat recovery, provided in the upstream of a battery storage chamber (6). A circulation path (12) connects an intake passage (7) and an exhaust passage (11). A door (13) varies the quantity of air sucked in from the intake passage by the circulation path. Another door (14) varies the quantity of air exhausted from circulation path to outdoor.    USE - Rear air-supply unit for supplying air in interior of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and special motor vehicle e.g. car, to battery chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The battery in the battery storage chamber can be cooled efficiently, using a compact and inexpensive structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control apparatus of rear air-supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of rear air-supply unit for vehicle.    Rear air-supply unit (1)    Battery storage chamber (6)    Intake passage (7)    Exhaust passage (11)    Circulation path (12)    Doors (13,14)    Core (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a crossover part electric pole (1) to an edge part (5) of an electrode plate inserted to a pair of comb teeth (16). The crossover part electric pole is provided with a resistance welding part (6), bottom face part (8) and a side part (9), and a lead (18) is provided on circumference of the crossover part electric pole and the edge part of the electrode plate. The edge part and bottom face part of the crossover part electric pole are heated by turns and welded by a burner (17) that is utilized as a plasma welding apparatus.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode group of a mono block-type lead storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, direct current (DC)-power-supply apparatus, portable machine and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the occurrence of temperature rise of the resistance welding part of the crossover part electric pole easily by resistive heating even when discharge is carried out by heavy current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a mono block-type lead storage battery electrode group manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Crossover part electric pole (1)    Edge part (5)    Resistance welding part (6)    Bottom face part (8)    Side part (9)    Comb teeth (16)    Burner (17)    Lead (18)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has separator (7) arranged between positive electrode containing positive-electrode active material (2) and negative electrode containing negative-electrode active material (5). The positive electrode and/or negative electrode contain meso-porous carbon (8) and electroconductive fine particles (9). The average particle diameter of electroconductive fine particles is smaller than the average particle diameter of meso-porous carbon. The electroconductive fine particles are carbon black.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for video camera, mobile telephone, personal computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high energy density and high rate characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive-electrode active material (2)    Negative-electrode active material (5)    Separator (7)    Meso-porous carbon (8)    Electroconductive fine particles (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generation device includes a package (1) that comprises a heat exchanger (2) for exchanging heat generated during power generation process. A branch piping (10) is laid along package floor surface (1a) or wall surface so as to carry cooling water after cooling heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of coolant used to cool the fuel cell power generation device, is prevented efficiently. The consumption of useless power is thus prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the of the fuel cell power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Package (1)    Package floor surface (1a)    Heat exchanger (2)    Pump (5)    Branch piping (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolytic membrane (148) and gasket (154), which opposes separator (156). A through-hole (158b) of electrolytic membrane and through-hole (160b) of gasket are larger than through-hole (162b) of separator.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system in transporting apparatus (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in hydrogen type fuel cell system, modifier mounting type fuel cell system in vessel, and portable fuel system mounted in electronic device such as portable computer and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid can be circulated smoothly. The fuel cell system can be obtained with a simple structure irrespective of state of electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the positional relationship of through-hole of electrolytic membrane and through-hole of gasket and through-hole of separator in contraction state.    Electrolytic membrane (148)    Gasket (154)    Separator (156)    Through-hole of electrolytic membrane (158b)    Through-hole of gasket (160b)    Through-hole of separator (162b)
NOVELTY - A mono block battery case has the storage battery having bulging partitions (3a) that connect a lower portion of each partition (3) with two-forks at a bottom wall of the case. A perpendicular groove is formed between the perpendicular ribs (5) which are arranged on both sides of an upper portion of the partition. A lower portion of the both end surfaces of an electrode group (7) in each cell chamber (2) is clamped by the opposing bulging partitions. An upper portion of the electrode group is clamped by the opposing perpendicular ribs.    USE - Storage battery for two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte solution retains in the upper space of the electrode group to prevent the overflow of the solution, a liquid spill at the time of pouring electrolyte solution is prevented. Electrolyte injection operation efficiency is improved. Thus, the leakage preventing effect of the electrolyte solution is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery.    Cell chamber (2)    Partition (3)    Bulging partition (3a)    Perpendicular rib (5)    Electrode group (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling-water-flow circuit (5) provided with a cooling water tank (4) and a cooling water heat exchanger (3). The cooling water heat exchanger stores cooling water that cools a fuel cell (1). A hot water storage water circulation circuit (8) includes a hot water storage tank (6), a hot water storage water circulation pump (7) and the cooling water heat exchanger. A leak detection unit (10) detects internal leakage of the cooling water heat exchanger. An abnormality warning unit (12) alerts about an abnormality that occurs outside at time of leak detection.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has excellent reliability, wide application range, excellent durability and simple structure, and detects the internal leakage of the cooling water heat exchanger. The system saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery cogeneration system.    Fuel cell (1)    Cooling water circulation pump (2)    Cooling water heat exchanger (3)    Cooling water tank (4)    Cooling-water-flow circuit (5)    Hot water storage tank (6)    Hot water storage water circulation pump (7)    Hot water storage water circulation circuit (8)    Leak detection unit (10)    Abnormality warning unit (12)
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet (M) has several magnet materials having different coercive forces formed integrally in an arc-shape along a surface of a rotor (14). A high coercive force material is formed at both ends of the magnet whose shaft is oriented in radial direction, in which edges of the magnet are changed after magnetic polarization.    USE - Permanent magnet for surface magnet type motor (claimed) used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and large-sized alternating current (AC) servo, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction and high output of motor can be easily achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the permanent magnet.    Surface magnet type motor (10)    Stator (12)    Yoke (12a)    Rotor (14)    Rotor core (14a)    Permanent magnet (M)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has bypass valve (5) that is provided in off-gas channel (4) for controlling the flow rate of off-gas. The humidifier unit (3) has holding element (33) that transfers the moisture content in off-gas to cathode gas flowing through another channel (32) from cathode gas channel (2). A control unit (7) controls the temperature of cathode gas from cathode gas channel before supplying to cathode (10) of fuel cell according to temperature of humidifier unit and external temperature.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell used in vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification of cathode gas can be performed reliably according to temperature of humidifier unit and external temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode gas channel (2)    Humidifier unit (3)    Off-gas channel (4)    Bypass valve (5)    Control unit (7)    Cathode (10)    Channel (32)    Holding element (33)
NOVELTY - The device has an airflow guidance pipe (13) whose edge is extended at the side of a package (1) to a freezing object apparatus. The airflow guidance pipe guides the discharge gas (12) discharged from a cooler (9), to a package (1) such that the discharge gas is ventilated in the package.    USE - Fuel cell power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Heat in the package can be utilized such that the package in the frozen state can be avoided. Energy can be utilized effectively without consuming useless electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the fuel cell power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Package (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Cooler (9)    Exhaust gas (12)    Airflow guidance pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a combustor for heating a fuel cell module. A desulfurizer (15) removes the sulfur component contained in raw materials and mineral fuel to generate fuel gas. A fluid supply unit (100) is arranged at the surface side of a module unit (98). Electrical equipment (102) is arranged at the surface side of the module unit. A supply unit (106) accommodates a fuel gas supply apparatus (16), desulfurizer and a detector (88).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of heat inside the fuel cell system can be minimized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Desulfurizer (15)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Detector (88)    Module unit (98)    Fluid supply unit (100)    Electrical equipment (102)    Supply unit (106)
NOVELTY - The system has electric power generation unit (400) in which an anode side catalyst layer and cathode side catalyst layer are positioned on both surfaces of electrolytic membrane. A storage tank (48) stores the non-reaction fluid which is not used for electrochemical reaction in the anode side catalyst layer. A non-reaction fluid guidance flow path guides the non-reaction fluid retained in fuel gas formation portion to storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-reaction fluid guidance flow path guides non-reaction fluid retained in fuel gas formation portion to storage tank, the performance of fuel cell is improved. Since a piping is used for connecting fuel cell and storage tank, the cost of fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (48)    Hydrogen tank (50)    Piping (53,56)    Pump (70)    Electric power generation unit (400)
NOVELTY - The gas flow path elements supply the reactive gas over the electrode plane of an electric power generation structure. Several through-holes (61,63,65,67) are provided in the guiding passage layers (31,33,35,37) respectively at equal intervals. The diffusion flow path layers diffuse the reactive gas supplied from the through holes along the direction in alignment with the electrode plane.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution property of reactive gas in the electrode plane of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the guiding passage layers.    Guiding passage layers (31,33,35,37)    Through holes (61,63,65,67)
NOVELTY - The fuel system (100) has a hydrogen storage alloy tank (3) made of a magnesium-based hydrogen storage alloy that releases hydrogen, when hydrogen is heated and supplied to a fuel cell (1). An air compressor compresses a cathode off-gas to raise the temperature of the cathode off-gas discharged from the fuel cell so that the compressed off-gas heats the hydrogen storage alloy. A heat exchange unit transfers the heat from the compressed off-gas to the hydrogen storage alloy.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for solid polymer type fuel cell used in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be released from the hydrogen storage alloy without using an electric heater so that the weight of the hydrogen storage alloy tank can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen storage alloy tank (3)    Turbocharger (6)    Turbine-wheel assembly (62)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Metal hydride particles or particles of metals which are metal hydride precursors are suspended in a liquid and subjecting the liquid-particles mixture to cavitation for breaking the surface films and/or fractured some of the particles to present new particle surfaces for hydrogen absorption or release. The particles have surface films which inhibit release or absorption of hydrogen into or from the particles.    USE - Method of treating metal hydride particles used for storing hydrogen for fuel cell and hydrogen-consuming power plant for automotive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method of treating metal hydride particles is carried out efficiently.
NOVELTY - The vehicle data transmission device has a charge opening (18) for charging an on-vehicle battery (14). The charge opening is connected to charge opening of other vehicle through a cable (30). A PLC processing unit (20) uses the charge opening as a communication path to communicate with other vehicle.    USE - Vehicle data transmission device.    ADVANTAGE - High speed data transmission is performed easily and the need to provide connector for connection is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for information transfer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of information transfer system.    Battery (14)    Charge opening (18)    PLC processing unit (20)    Cable (30)    Data processing device (44)
NOVELTY - A monitoring module (202) receives signals containing power level information of energy converters and electric load, from sensors. A determination module (204) compares received signals with the electric load threshold to determine whether electric energy satisfies the electric load. A regulation module (206) adjusts the electric power from energy converters in response to determination that the electric power does not satisfy the electric load threshold value.    USE - Apparatus for managing generation and use of hybrid electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion delays are managed efficiently, while balancing the electric power delivered to electric load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer program product for managing generation and use of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the controller.    Controller (200)    Monitoring module (202)    Determination module (204)    Regulation module (206)    Prediction module (214)
NOVELTY - A display unit (1040) displays a position of detected vehicle and stored map information. A storage unit (1020) stores the positional information on the charging facility having solar cell which charges the electrical storage mechanism mounted in vehicle using the electric power generated by sunlight. A controller (1030) controls the display unit to display the information about the charging facility on display unit.    USE - Navigation apparatus mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage mechanism of the apparatus can be charged with an external power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Navigation apparatus (1000)    Antenna (1010)    Storage unit (1020)    Controller (1030)    Display unit (1040)
NOVELTY - A cathode assembly (100) comprises a current collector (120) comprising a core (121) comprising a metal and a ceramic shell surrounding at least a portion of the core; and a cathode (110) in electrical contact with the current collector. The current collector and cathode are constructed to define channel(s) (130) for flow of an oxidant gas through the cathode assembly. The cathode contacts the current collector via projection(s) (115) integrally formed with the cathode.    USE - A cathode assembly for an electrochemical device. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell (claimed), batteries, fuel-to-energy conversion devices such as chemical or fuel-rechargeable energy conversion units, dual function devices, and electrochemical devices comprising chemically rechargeable anodes.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode and the current collector are not in intimate contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cathode assembly containing an even number of channels.    Cathode assembly (100)    Cathode (110)    Projection (115)    Current collector (120)    Core (121)    Channel (130)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a steel sheet case provided with a broad front, and an upper side part installed for controlling wind. A 12 volt battery generates electric power.    USE - Wind electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The upper side part is installed for controlling the wind to increase the battery charger production, and reduces the costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system (12) has a battery sensor device (16) for detecting an operating parameter (26) of a battery (14), which has an identification device (22) for identifying the type of the battery. The sensor device has a reading device (32) for reading the data stored in the identification device, where the data includes a battery-specific parameter that includes characteristics and/or type of the battery, where the characteristics of the battery characterize service life and/or efficiency and/or self-discharging characteristics and/or fast loading capacity and/or overload safety of the battery.    USE - Battery system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reading device of the battery sensor device reads the data stored in the identification device of the battery in an accurate manner, thus estimating operating characteristics of the battery in a precise manner, and avoiding risk of storing false data during exchange of the battery, and hence supplying electricity to the motor vehicle in a safe and precise manner, and exchanging the battery in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery system.    Motor vehicle (10)    Battery system (12)    Battery (14)    Battery sensor device (16)    Identification device (22)    Operating parameter (26)    Reading device (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a hydrogen gas pipe device (3) through which hydrogen gas is supplied to a fuel cell (10). An injector (35) adjusts the upstream gas flow rate and pressure in gas pipe line and supplies it to downstream side. A pressure sensor (41) measures the upstream gas pressure in the hydrogen gas pipe line. A control apparatus (4) controls the drive of the injector, when the control apparatus detects that the gas pressure measured by the sensor exceeds predetermined pressure, at the time of system start-up.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and power generation equipment for buildings e.g. residence.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes the supply of hydrogen gas to the fuel cell at the time of system start-up. The flow volume and the pressure of hydrogen gas are controlled with high precision in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydrogen gas pipeline (3)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Injector (35)    Pressure sensor (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves turning on an ignition (IG) key. Voltage of each cell of a set of cells is measured by a master battery management system electronic control unit. The capacity of each cell is calculated by using the voltage of each cell. The minimum value among the capacities of the cells is selected. The capacity deviation of each cell is calculated based on the minimum value. The discharge time of each cell is calculated by using the capacity deviation. Each cell is discharged during the discharge time.    USE - Method for balancing a cell of a high voltage battery in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the accuracy of cell balancing and the reliance of state of charge (SOC) control, saves production cost and reduces the manufacturing cost of a controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic illustration of a cell balancing method.
NOVELTY - The device (400) has a roller unit whose a cylindrical shaped roller (472) is located at a front side, and multiple roller support members supporting the roller for allowing the roller to rotate. The roller support members are mounted on up and down movement members i.e. linear motion guide, where the up and down movement members moves the roller support members upward and downward. A slit die driving unit (440) i.e. servo motor, drives a slit die (430). Electrode coating materials forms an information display surface on a gas diffusion layer.    USE - Slit die device for use in a table coating apparatus (claimed) to form a fuel cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The device can easily forms the electrode layer on the carbon paper or the carbon cloth by smoothly spreading the gas diffusion layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a table coating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a slit die device.    Slit die device (400)    Slit die (430)    Slit die driving unit (440)    Roller (472)
NOVELTY - The case (10) has an electric component (20) with a battery (21) and a cooling passage (30). A battery management system (22), a power relay assembly (23), an inverter (24), a converter (25) and a ventilation device (26) are arranged inside the package case. A cooling passage extends for cooling electric components. Cooling ducts (31, 32) represent an inlet and an outlet of cooled air flowing through the cooling passage. The cooled air flows through the cooling passage to cool the electric components, and is discharged through the cooling ducts.    USE - Package case for an automotive electric part i.e. battery, of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment can be easily and conveniently kept inside the case, thus increasing the marketability of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a package case.    Package case (10)    Electric component (20)    Battery (21)    Battery management system (22)    Power relay assembly (23)    Inverter (24)    Converter (25)    Ventilation device (26)    Cooling passage (30)    Cooling ducts (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The system has a sub-system (10) including a fuel cell-system (12), and another sub-system that is different from the former sub-system. The sub-systems are supplied with compressed air by a common supply device (24), where the supply device includes compressors (30, 34), which are driven by an electric motor (36). The sub-systems have an internal combustion engine (20) for delivering exhaust gas to a turbine (28), where the exhaust gas drives the turbine. The turbine is coupled with the compressors.    USE - Drive system i.e. hybrid drive system, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has two sub-systems supplied with compressed air by the common supply device, thus saving the space and the cost of the system in the motor vehicle. The sub-system has the fuel cell-system, and is supplied with compressed air by the common supply device, thus enabling frequent and intensive usage of the fuel cell-system in larger proportion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system for a motor vehicle.    Sub-system (10)    Fuel cell-system (12)    Internal combustion engine (20)    Common supply device (24)    Turbine (28)    Compressors (30, 34)    Electric motor (36)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte solution contains water, a metal borohydride, an ionic compound and a chelating agent.    USE - An electrolyte solution for a hydrogen generator.    ADVANTAGE - This disclosure refers to Korean patent number 10-2007-0074349. It is desirable to store hydrogen in a compact form, for supply to e.g. a vehicle fuel cell. In this case, a consumable magnesium electrode takes part in hydrogen generation. The electrolyte specified, is used in regulating the speed of hydrogen generation. The quantity of hydrogen generated is increased. Hydrogen generation is prolonged. One electrode is e.g. magnesium, with a second electrode of stainless steel. Reactions and mechanisms at the electrodes and in solution are detailed in the disclosure. Interrupting the electron flow through an external circuit using the switch, suppresses hydrogen generation. The induction time for hydrogen generation is small, so the generator responds rapidly to switch operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen generating apparatus comprising: an electrolyzer containing the electrolyte solution; a first metal electrode positioned inside the electrolyzer, and dipped in the electrolyte solution, and configured to generate electrons; and a second metal electrode positioned inside the electrolyzer, and dipped in the electrolyte solution, and configured to receive the electrons and generate hydrogen; and    (2) a fuel cell system comprising: the hydrogen generating apparatus; and a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) configured to receive hydrogen generated by the hydrogen generating apparatus and convert chemical energy of the hydrogen into electrical energy to produce a direct current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a particular implementation of the hydrogen generator.    electrolytic cell (21)    magnesium electrode (23)    stainless steel electrode (24)    circuit (25)    switch (26)
NOVELTY - A composite electro-catalyst, comprises carbon carrier, addition agent and active component. The carbon carrier comprises carbon black materials comprising acetylene black, Vulcan XC-72 (RTM: carbon black), Ketjen black, graphite nano-fiber, nano carbon and carbon nano-molecules. The addition agent comprises oxide of cerium and metal (M) having zirconium, yttrium and/or rare earth elements. The active component comprises soluble platinum.    USE - Composite electro-catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electro-catalyst has high thermal stability, and provides fuel cell having excellent discharge performance under high current density and improved cathode mass transferability. The composite electro-catalyst is manufactured by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing composite electro-catalyst involves adding the precursor of the active component and the precursor of the addition agent to the carrier, reducing through reducing agent, precipitating, filtering and washing.
NOVELTY - The thermal resistor is packed at the outer side of battery (4) to reduce the heat exchange between battery and external surface. The uniformity of battery temperature field is adjusted according to the radiating condition of battery packing thickness of thermal resistor. The blower (7) is installed at air outlet (6) for pumping the cooling air into air inlet (1) through the exhaust passage (5) for cooling the battery.    USE - Radiating system for packing thermal resistor of nickel-hydrogen battery used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of battery is improved and the uniform temperature is maintained inside the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the radiating system.    Air inlet (1)    Battery (4)    Exhaust passage (5)    Air outlet (6)    Blower (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery (31) which is arranged in an electric appliance box (3). The electric appliance control element is installed on the electric appliance box such that the storage battery and the control element are integrated in the appliance box. The electric appliance box is then integrally installed in a bin (2) which is positioned under the seating washer.    USE - Integrated mounting device for controlling electric appliance of power-assisted vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The repair and replacement of the control element is performed easily. The accurate error detection is performed by assembling and disassembling of integrated storage battery and control element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of integrated mounting device.    Bin (2)    Electric appliance box (3)    Storage battery (31)    Igniter (32)    Flash apparatus (33)
NOVELTY - A negative collector (8) has an insulation layer (15) and two electrically conductive layers (16A,16B) that are formed on opposite sides of the insulation layer. An electroconductive plate (13) is made of an electrically conductive material and is connected to the electrically conductive layers and extends towards a negative pole terminal (14) rather than the insulation layer. A positive pole active material layer (5) and negative pole active material layer (9) are formed on opposite sides of the negative collector.    USE - Battery such as laminate type battery (claimed) particularly lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance is reduced without causing reduction of the volumetric energy density of the battery and thereby excellent battery capacity is attained. The vibration transmitted from the negative pole terminal is absorbed by the electroconductive plate to improve the durability and the resistance to vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive pole active material layer (5)    Negative collector (8)    Negative pole active material layer (9)    Electroconductive plate (13)    Negative pole terminal (14)    Insulation layer (15)    Electrically conductive layers (16A,16B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell including a cathode. A discharge pipe connected with the cathode is arranged to guide exhaust gas containing water and water vapor from the cathode to an outside. A holder unit (72) is arranged to hold the water after the water is discharged from the discharge pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in transportation equipment (claimed) such as motorbike, personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the holder unit holds the water, the water becomes more apt to vaporize which makes possible to keep the water holder unit clean. Hence, the burden of the maintenance work including cleaning and replacing of the water holder unit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Casing (12)    Holder unit (72)    Housing element (84)    Collar (94)
NOVELTY - The hydrophilic product (10) has fuel cell bipolar plate (12) comprising substrate having face (100). A reactant gas flow field comprising lands (14) and channels (16) is formed in the face. Several microgrooves (20) are formed in the face.    USE - Hydrophilic product for fuel cells used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Water transport can be improved so that wetting property is improved and the durability of the fuel cells is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrophilic product with bipolar plate.    Hydrophilic product (10)    Bipolar plate (12)    Lands (14)    Channels (16)    Microgrooves (20)    Face (100)
NOVELTY - A metal composite electrode comprises metal and metal hydride. The metal is magnesium or aluminum. The metal hydride is magnesium hydride, calcium hydride, lithium hydride, lithium borohydride, sodium borohydride, potassium borohydride, ammonium borohydride, tetramethyl ammonium borohydride, magnesium borohydride, calcium borohydride, sodium aluminum hydride, lithium aluminum hydride, and/or potassium aluminum hydride.    USE - Metal composite electrode is used for hydrogen generators used in fuel cell systems (both claimed) used for electric-power generation in portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The metal composite electrode can be effectively used to increase the amount and duration of hydrogen generation. The electrode reduces the amount of water consumed for producing one mole of hydrogen molecule, and increases the total energy density of a hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic operational principle diagram of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel electrode (11)    Membrane (12)    Air electrode (13)    External circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1a) has a solar cell module (14) having photovoltaic cells (14b) which convert light energy into electricity. A liquid such as cedar oil is filled between the upper surface of the solar cell module and the movable roof of vehicle, coated with transparent resin or fluororesin, in which the solar cell module is mounted.    USE - Solar cell apparatus mounted in vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The damage caused to the solar cell module can be prevented reliably, even when the solar cell module is mounted in the movable roof of vehicle, by filling the cedar oil as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded perspective view of the solar cell apparatus.    Solar cell apparatus (1a)    Frame (10)    Guide rail (12)    Solar cell module (14)    Photovoltaic cell (14b)
NOVELTY - An organic solid electrolyte is obtained by compounding an inorganic ion salt, and a polymeric material obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing a monomer (I) and/or monomer (II).    USE - Organic solid electrolyte for electrochromic element, sensor, actuator, and secondary battery (claimed) such as nickel-cadmium battery and sulfuric acid-lead battery used for mobile telephone, portable video camera, portable computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solid electrolyte provides secondary battery having high ionic conductivity and large industrial value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic solid electrolyte is obtained by compounding an inorganic ion salt, and a polymeric material obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing a monomer of formula: CH2=CHCOO-(CH2)2-CN (I) and/or monomer of formula: CH2=C(CH3)COO-(CH2)2-CN (II).
NOVELTY - The circuit has a transistor (Q1) with a collecting electrode that is connected to a common reference ground end through a sampling resistor, and N-voltage-controlled constant current source conversion circuits connected in series to form the monomer battery voltage measuring circuit. An end grade is connected with a general multi-channel analogue/digital converter (ADC) and micro controller unit (MCU), and matches with a measuring range of a rear grade collecting system. The common reference ground end is connected with the ADC of a data collecting system.    USE - Monomer battery voltage measuring circuit for battery group such as accumulator, general disposable battery or fuel battery (All Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit allows the triode to bear the voltage to be measured in the wide range, when utilizing general method to measure and process, eliminates measuring error brought by a large measuring range, and improves measuring precision. The circuit monitors and evaluates safety and accordance of the battery online, and prevents the monomer battery over-charging and over-discharging. The circuit prevents fire or explosion accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a monomer battery voltage measuring circuit.    Transistor (Q1)
NOVELTY - The device has two pieces of static-free nets connected with inner walls of two ends of a device body, and multiple semi-circular baffle plates installed in the device body, where the device is a column shell body. A fan is installed at an inlet side of the device body, and a photoelectric receiver is installed at a central axis of a fan motor. A photoelectric proximity switch is installed at an upside of an outer shell of the fan and connected with a fan fault detector. A hydrogen pipeline is connected with a hydrogen inlet and with a hydrogen discharge pipe through an electromagnetic valve.    USE - Device for diluting concentration of hydrogen discharged from a fuel cell passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can make Purge concentration lower to safe level under different kinds of work conditions of a passenger car. The device is less in volume, compact in structure, and safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen concentration diluting device.
NOVELTY - The system has an isolation switch (70) operatively connected between outputs (20A) of a power source i.e. fuel cell (14), including a direct current (DC) output and DC input/terminals (120A, 120B) of a converter (122). The DC at the DC input of the converter is selectively isolated from the DC power source during startup of the power source having the DC output. An electrical connection is provided to supply DC power at the DC input/terminals (120A, 120B, 60) of the converters to DC auxiliary loads (134, 134A, 134B).    USE - Power system for providing electrical power from a power source e.g. fuel cell, microturbine and solar cell, to a dedicated group of customer loads such as hospital and mall.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that an automatic transfer switch is provided for combined alternating current and direct current power sources for supplying customer loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic block diagram of a power system.    Fuel cell (14)    Output (20A)    Direct current input/terminals (60, 120A, 120B)    Isolation switch (70)    Converter (122)    Direct current auxiliary loads (134, 134A, 134B)
NOVELTY - Liquid type storage battery comprises electrode plate (2) and separator (3). The lower end of the separator or electrode plate of each cell is separated from bottom portion of battery main frame (1) and both ends are separated from side of battery main frame.    USE - Liquid type storage battery such as liquid type lead storage battery and lithium storage battery is used for motor vehicle and battery type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Liquid type lead storage battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristic, cycle life characteristic, prevents overheating and suppresses the generation of lead sulfate. The battery type electric vehicle comprising liquid type lead storage battery does not emit carbon dioxide. Hence, environmental pollution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of cell of liquid type lead storage battery.    Liquid type lead storage battery main frame (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode connecting component (4)    Negative electrode connecting component (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the laminating direction length of laminated portion (24) containing predetermined number unit cells (12). The cell group (20) is bundled by setting the length of spacer portion (40) according to length of laminated portion so that the length of battery assembly is equal to specified lamination direction length (LT) and bundling pressure is equal to predetermined pressure.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery-pack for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is manufactured with sufficient precision and the stability of the battery pack is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the manufacturing process of battery-pack.    Battery pack (10)    Unit cells (12)    Cell group (20)    Laminated portion (24)    Spacer portion (40)    Specified lamination direction length (LT)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has control circuit that calculates battery charging conditions based on input current flowing through battery (13), direct current (DC)-DC converter (19), capacitor (21) connected to generator (11) through DC-DC converter. The control circuit controls the input current inputted into capacitor through DC-DC converter based on calculated battery charging conditions, when speed of vehicle is reduced.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative power of generator can be utilized effectively. Hence lifetime of the battery can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (11)    Battery (13)    Voltage detecting unit (14)    DC-DC converter (19)    Capacitor (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple weirs that are provided in the internal peripheral surface of a wall portion, along the circumferential direction. A chamber (11) accommodating the fine particles is auto-rotated at the circumference of the arbitrary auto-rotation shaft, at predetermined inclination, and the chamber is irradiated with the plasma using a plasma gun. An impact is assigned to the chamber by a steel ball (15), with a predetermined time interval.    USE - Processing apparatus of fine particle e.g. powdery carbon carrier (claimed) for fuel cell used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stirring performance of the fine particles in the chamber is improved and the lumping of the fine particles in the chamber is prevented by auto-rotating the chamber at an inclination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A structure (12) provided with multiple guide holes (14) is formed in the outer periphery of the auto-rotating chamber irradiated with plasma. The front end of the guide hole is connected with the locking hole (13) formed along the direction perpendicular to the auto-rotation direction. The protrusions protruding the inner portion of the chamber are formed in the bottom portion of the chamber. A controller controls the irradiation of the plasma to the chamber, based on the impact assigned to the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fine particle processing apparatus.    Chamber (11)    Structure with guide holes (12)    Locking hole (13)    Guide hole (14)    Steel ball (15)
NOVELTY - An electrode portion (80) and an exterior case (50) are isolated from each other by an insulation film (10) that is provided between the electrode portion and the exterior case. The insulating film with a bag-like shape surrounds the electrode portion, so that the insulation film does not contact with corners (58) of the inner space of the exterior case.    USE - Battery such as secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode portion is packaged in a very simple structure. The insertion of the electrode portion and the insulating film inside the exterior case is favorable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the insulation film, electrode portion and case of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulation film (10)    Exterior case (50)    Corner (58)    Electrode portion (80)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a catalyst powder that is utilized to form a catalyst layer, and forming the catalyst layer by unevenly depositing the catalyst powder on an electrolyte membrane and a gas diffusion layer. A fuel cell includes a gas supply hole through which reaction gas supplied to the fuel cell is supplied to the catalyst layer via the gas diffusion layer. A gas discharge hole through which the reaction gas discharged from the catalyst layer is discharged via the gas diffusion layer. A deposition amount of the catalyst powder is smaller than an average deposition amount.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing possibility of the damaged catalyst layer when the catalyst layer is made uneven.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the steps involved in the procedure of a membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The power transfer system includes a user module and a communication network connecting the user module to the grid and to the vehicle. Preferably, the grid is a Smart Grid, and the user module is capable of communicating directly with at least one of: utility meter, vehicle, computer, personal digital assistant and grid, and is capable of exchanging information with at least one utility company. .    USE - Power transfer system for transferring electrical power between electrical utility grid and at least one vehicle, such as a vehicle is a battery electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Compensation can be given for vehicles during the times they are regulating power. Optimizes mitigation of brownout and blackouts by cycling the available vehicles similar to air-conditioner cycling in areas with load shedding to reduce peak demand, thus available power is not all used up after a few short hours if there is still a shortage on the grid. Provides price-sensitive recharging and discharging so batteries recharge when costs are below a certain cost, and discharge when they are above a certain higher cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for transferring electrical power between a grid and at least one vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a user module of the power transfer system.
NOVELTY - An input voltage detector group (4) detects the input voltage of the alternating current (AC) power source. A gate driver (6) drives the bidirectional switch and a controller (7) has a pulse width modulation (PWM) calculating unit (7-4) and a commutation calculating unit (7-5). The PWM calculating unit fixes the one output phase in a conduction state and modulates one of the remaining two output phases using all three input phases. The other output phase is modulated using the two phases of the input reference voltage and the input intermediate voltage.    USE - Matrix converter for variable-speed-control apparatus of electric motor used in lift, electric vehicle, machine tool and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of the matrix converter is stabilized and the precision of the output voltage is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the matrix converter.    Input voltage detector group (4)    Gate driver (6)    Controller (7)    PWM calculating unit (7-4)    Commutation calculating unit (7-5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device (10) has electrodes that are laminated with separator. An electrolyte is filled between the electrodes. The periphery of the electrodes is covered by a sealing portion (31). The electrodes are arranged so that the polarities of the electrodes alternatively change in the lamination direction. The projections (21c) of the electrodes of same polarity are connected with each other. The projection of the separator is positioned between the projections of the electrodes of different polarities.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel halide battery of e.g. cellular phone, digital still camera, notebook personal computer and hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The positional deviation when electrodes and separators are alternatively laminated, is prevented by positioning projection of separator between projections of electrodes of different polarity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Electrochemical device (10)    Projection (21c)    Current collector (22a)    Polarizable electrode (22b)    Sealing portion (31)
NOVELTY - The speed of cell voltage decrease of each unit cell is determined after the stoppage of the supply of reaction gases to a fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack is determined as abnormal when the determined cell voltage decrease speed of any of the unit cells exceeds a warning value. The detected abnormal fuel cell stack is operated in an output limiting mode during subsequent power generation by limiting the operation pressure of the reaction gases to a level lower than the level existing before the detection of abnormality.    USE - Abnormality detection method for fuel cell stack in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the fuel cell stack is determined with high precision within a short time by determining abnormality based on the cell voltage in the state of stopping the supply of reaction gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural diagram of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The secondary cell (1) has a battery element (10) stored in an outer package (20). The rivets (33a1,33a2) have flanges (33T,33B) to press and clamp an outer side insulation element (43), outer side package, and an inner side insulation element (41) through a plate shaped external lead (32a) and an internal lead (31a), so as to press-fit insulation elements between through shafts (33S) of rivets and a metal layer (21b) of the outer package.    USE - Electric energy storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for use in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV). Can also be used in lithium secondary battery, polymer type secondary battery, and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - High connection reliability of the rivets can be achieved and the contact between outer package and the rivets can be avoided by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electric energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric energy storage device.    Lithium ion secondary cell (1)    Battery element (10)    Outer package (20)    Metal layer (21b)    Internal lead (31a)    External lead (32a)    Flanges (33B,33T)    Through shaft (33S)    Rivets (33a1,33a2)    Inner side insulation element (41)    Outer side insulation element (43)
NOVELTY - The detector has a battery temperature estimation unit to obtain battery temperature estimated to be reached after a predefined period has elapsed after detection of average value of battery heating value, based on the average value of battery heating value and detected ambient temperature. A judging unit judges that internal short circuit has occurred when the detected actual battery temperature after the elapse of predetermined period is equal to or greater than the estimated battery temperature processed by a fixed coefficient.    USE - Internal short circuit detector of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as olivine type lithium iron phosphate secondary battery contained in battery pack for supplying electric power to electronic device system (all claimed). Can also be used in portable personal computer, digital camera, uninterruptible power system, mobile phone, electric vehicle, hybrid car, and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Internal short circuit of the battery can be detectable with high precision, without the fall of voltage of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for internal short circuit detection method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the internal short circuit detector of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves expanding a volume expandable material such as liquid contained in catalyst layer in volume by expansion treatment. The expandable material expanded in volume in catalyst layer is retrieved to original position.    USE - Dismantlement method of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion property of expandable material in catalyst layer is improved. The exfoliating property of electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer are maintained. The damage of electrolytic membrane due to expansion of expandable material contained in electrolytic membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dismantlement method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Catalyst layer for fuel (3f)    Catalyst layer for oxidizing agents (3o)    Gas diffusion layer for fuel (4f)
NOVELTY - The evaluation system comprises a detachable electrochemical reaction cell for housing an electrochemical reaction. The cell has an outlet (304) for allowing removal of product gasses, and several ports (305) to permit flow of electrolyte through the cell. The system permits the rapid release of detachable electrochemical cell to permit interchangeability of electrochemical components used in creating electrolysis reactions.    USE - Half-cell electrochemical reaction evaluation system e.g. compact electrochemical device (claimed), for rapid evaluation of electrochemical components such as catalysts, electrodes, electrolytes, for electrolysis and fuel cells. Can also be used in determination of cell current, voltage and resistance properties in electrochemical cells, factional experiments, multiple plate electrolyzers.    ADVANTAGE - The evaluation with high degree of accuracy is obtained with reduced material equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reaction cell of the electrochemical reaction evaluation system.    Central space (302)    Inlet (303)    Outlet (304)    Port (305)    Holes (306,307,308)
NOVELTY - The housing has a cavity with a cavity bottom (118) and an insert (114) is positioned in the cavity. An insert base (126) is near a cavity wall (168A) and a flange (130) extends radially outward from the cavity wall.    USE - Cold formed battery terminal for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insert is secured to the housing of the battery terminal while being moved during manufacture, so that the battery is quickly connected to the vehicle cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for forming cold formed battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery terminal.    Insert (114)    Cavity bottom (118)    Insert base (126)    Flange (130)    Cavity wall (168A)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises an electrode assembly (30) having a current collector (32a) that forms a positive electrode and a current collector that forms a negative electrode; and a flat terminal (10a) joined to each current collector. The flat terminal has a flat portion (12) that includes a joint area (11) joined to the corresponding current collector; and a curved portion (14) formed away from the joint area along the longitudinal direction of the flat terminal.    USE - A battery, preferably a lithium ion battery, for use in a vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electrical vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - When the joint areas of the flat terminals are pressed against the current collectors, deformation (bend or distortion) of the flat terminals is avoided. As a result, adverse effects caused by the deformation of the flat terminals (damage to the current-collecting foils or low production yield due to poor insertability into a battery case) may be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an enlarged external perspective view of a positive electrode flat terminal and a cross-sectional view of a lithium ion battery.    Flat terminal (10a)    Joint area (11)    Flat portion (12)    Inner end portion (13)    Curved portion (14)    Electrode assembly (30)    Current collector (32a)    Positive electrode active material layer-free portion (38a)
NOVELTY - A temperature-output-characteristics comparison unit (806) compares the temperature-output characteristics of the referred fuel cell with the stored temperature-output-characteristics of the fuel cell. A determination unit (807) determines whether reversible or irreversible characteristic deterioration is produced in the fuel cell, based on the result of comparison.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recoverable reversible performance decrement and unrecoverable irreversible characteristic deterioration are determined appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of control unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric current-voltage characteristic measurement unit (801)    Electric current-voltage characteristic comparison unit (803)    Temperature-output-characteristics measurement unit (804)    Temperature-output-characteristics comparison unit (806)    Determination unit (807)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a charging condition of an electrical energy storage based on a predetermined operational profile. Information from a navigation system or a height measuring device is processed in a control device for the predetermination of the operational profile, and driving routes are stored. The storage is discharged to a lower boundary value from the remaining distance up to a destination, where a maximum of storage capacity for charging remains during a long vehicle delay time at the destination.    USE - Method for operating a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage is discharged up to the lower boundary value from the remaining distance up to the destination, and the maximum of the storage capacity for charging remains during the long vehicle delay time at the destination, thus increasing the utilization of the storage capacity of the electrical energy storage, and hence reducing proportion of combustion engine output comprising carbon dioxide discharge at an operating cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control device in a vehicle with a hybrid drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a charging condition process during operation of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) includes a fuel cell (10) comprising fuel electrode and oxidation pole. An injector (35) adjusts the pressure of the hydrogen supplied to the fuel electrode. A back pressure valve (26) adjusts the pressure of the oxidation gas supplied to the oxidation pole. The injector adjusts the pressure of the hydrogen gas, so that differential pressure between the fuel electrode and the oxidation pole is maintained to be within predetermined range.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system of moving object (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in other moving objects e.g. robot, vessel, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the supply pressure of the hydrogen is increased, the differential pressure between fuel electrode and the oxidation pole is maintained within predetermined range, so that the power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Back pressure valve (26)    Injector (35)    Hydrogen pump (39)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) includes a manifold (16) which distributes a fluid e.g. fuel gas, oxidation gas, water to each fuel cell (12). A flow volume adjuster, provided in the manifold, includes a common flow path which delivers the same amount fluid to each fuel cell. The flow volume adjuster also includes a periodic flow path which periodically delivers an additional fluid to each fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates non-uniformity of the flow of fluid, thus suppressing increase in fluid flow volume. Allows a fluid discharge port periphery to be purged effectively. Allows a cam to be driven finely according to fluid flow characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Housing (14)    Manifold (16)    Oxidation gas supply path (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a discharge piping which ejects a cathode off gas, discharged from the cathode of a fuel cell stack, out of the fuel cell system. A gas circulation mechanism allows the cathode off gas to circulate to the cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses discharging of fuel gas out of the system during fuel cell starting. Allows oxidation-treatment of fuel even when fuel concentration in the cathode at the time of starting is high, thus ensuring effective system startup without delaying the starting time and suppressing discharge fuel concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The filling body (6) for use in hollow spaces (5,5'), especially rugged battery housings (2,3), has a flexible shell (7) to lie against the inner contours of the spaces. The shell is sealed to contain a gas or fluid with a sealed filling opening (8). The filling and/or the shell are insulated against temperature and/or electricity.    USE - The filling body is a cushion, tube or balloon, to fill the spaces in rugged motor vehicle battery housings to prevent the entry of moisture and dirt.    ADVANTAGE - The body takes up any expansions and contractions to keep the housing space filled against moisture or dirt entry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic sections through a battery and a perspective view of the filling body.    battery (1)    inner housing (2)    outer housing (3)    battery cells (4)    spaces (5,5')    filling body (6)    body shell (7)    filling opening (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a transfer piston (13) displaced between bases of a driving cavity. A regenerator (21) renders the temperature of the gas close to the temperatures of the absorber and piston (12) when work gas is transferred on the absorber and piston (12), respectively. An elastic bellow permits self-starting of the device by provoking return of the piston and recaptures lateral efforts exerted in a crank head at the level of the piston (12). The piston (12) is made of composite material with carbon fiber in aluminum matrix.    USE - Engine device for being moved by direct and diffused solar radiations to produce electricity in dwelling, for producing compressed air for vehicles and for supplying sanitary hot water.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is self-startable and has long working cycle period. The transfer piston is light in weight, thus limiting friction loss during displacement and extending relaxation and compression duration, and hence improving efficiency of the engine device. The transfer piston is rigid, so that the compression rate is less sensible to pressure variations in the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an engine device at the starting of compression.    Absorber (11)    Cooling piston (12)    Transfer piston (13)    Elastic connection rings (19, 20)    Regenerator (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (30) has laminated two or more single cells which consists of the electrode electrolyte join structure and a pair of separator (107a,107c) which clamps the join structure. A heater is provided in a cell potential tap (9) such that the cell potential tap measures the voltage of the single cell which contacts the separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack comprising fuel cell used for power supply of electric vehicle, fixed type co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage is measured reliably and stably for a long period of time. The leakage of circulating water from the fuel cell stack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell potential tap (9)    Current collection board (12)    Insulation board (13)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Separator (107a,107c)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has batteries (2, 3) and a generator (4). On-board power supply units are operated with different high voltages and loads (6.1, 6.2). A device connects the loads provided for the low on-board voltage alternately with one of the batteries in such a manner that a uniform load of the batteries is obtained. A change-over switch (10.1), switches (10.2, 10.3) and a controller (9) are provided. The controller controls the switching conditions of switching units of the change-over switch and the switches.    USE - Power supply system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the system is reduced. The operation reliability of the vehicle can be increased by the uniform load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a power supply system for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system.    Batteries (2, 3)    Generator (4)    Loads (6.1, 6.2)    Controller (9)    Change-over switch (10.1)    Switches (10.2, 10.3)    Power supply system (30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst consists of alumina and sulfur. The content of sulfur based on sulfur tetroxide conversion is 0.8-10 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of alumina.    USE - Catalyst is used for manufacturing dimethyl ether (claimed) used as fuel for diesel engine, and for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Dehydration of methanol is carried out with high reaction rate in presence of the catalyst, and dimethyl ether is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a temperature sensor (62) that detects the temperature of the fuel cell (10). The amount of temperature of the fuel cell is computed based on the detected temperature. The fuel cell temperature which stops the supply of fuel gas to the catalyzed-combustion device (41), is determined based on the amount of temperature change.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle, aircraft and domestic use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell consumption at the time of warming up of fuel cell is reduced. The gas mileage in the fuel cell system is improved.    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 system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Catalyzed-combustion device (41)    Water pump (44)    Temperature sensor (62)
NOVELTY - A heat sink (6) accommodates a mounting substrate (2) whose sides are positioned with several semiconductor rectifiers (3) and semiconductor switching elements (4) so that the rectifiers and switching elements are connected to the heat sink. A cooling pipe (8) provided with respect to the heat sink, is positioned along the sides of the substrate so that the rectifiers and switching elements are fixed to the cooling pipe through heat conduction sheets (7).    USE - Power converter for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated during electric power generation is utilized efficiently and dissipated by converting the cool water into hot water hence overall efficiency of power converter is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show block diagram and sectional view of the power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mounting substrate (2)    Semiconductor rectifiers (3)    Semiconductor switching elements (4)    Heat conduction sheets (7)    Cooling pipe (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device has a fuel generator (35) that generates fuel gas using the source gas. A cell stack (38) has several fuel cells that generate electric power using fuel gas from the generator. A gas cleaning unit (32) contains a zeolite that is used as a polar adsorption agent for removing an impurity from the fuel generator. The gas cleaning unit (84) contains an activated carbon that is used as non-polar adsorption agent for removing impurity from the cell stack, which is arranged at a purge piping (80).    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for portable apparatus, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the polar adsorption agent and non-polar adsorption agent are provided in the cleaning units, the impurities in the cell stack and fuel generator can be removed effectively. The performance of the fuel cell power generating device can be improved. The electric power generation efficiency of the generating device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas cleaning units (32,84)    Fuel generator (35)    Cell stack (38)    Blower (39)    Purge piping (80)
NOVELTY - A modifier consists of a reaction tube (1) and a heater (6). The reaction tube consists of an outer tube (2) and an inner tube (3), and a catalyst layer (5) filled in the annular space between the tubes. A partition (14) having through-hole (13) is arranged in the catalyst layer between the tubes. Two or more sets of catalyst-holding components (12) consisting of supporting legs (15) for supporting the partition in a perpendicular direction are stacked in a separated state in the outer and inner tubes. The catalyst layer is comprised in sections.    USE - Modifier is used for fuel-cell power generators.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier enables stable modification reactions. The reaction tube has excellent durability. The top portion of each catalyst layer can be reliably filled with a catalyst uniformly during catalyst filling operation. Sedimentation of catalyst by heat deformation of outer and inner tubes is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier consists of a reaction tube (1) and a heater (6) for heating the reaction tube from the inward side, and carries out modification reaction of a raw material flowing inside the reaction tube. The reaction tube consists of a double-pipe structure having an outer tube (2) and an inner tube (3), and a catalyst layer (5) filled in the annular space between the tubes. A partition (14) provided with through-hole (13) is arranged in the catalyst layer between the tubes. Two or more sets of catalyst-holding components (12) consisting of supporting legs (15) for supporting the partition in a perpendicular direction are stacked in a separated state in the outer and inner tubes. The catalyst layer is comprised in sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the modifier.    Reaction tube (1)    Outer tube (2)    Inner tube (3)    Catalyst layer (5)    Heater (6)    Catalyst-holding component (12)    Through-hole (13)    Partition (14)    Supporting leg (15)
NOVELTY - The unit (2) has a stack (4) of fuel cells (6) held together and defined by end plates (22). Pole flanges (18, 20) are arranged between the end plate and the stack. The pole flange has a current tap for connecting an electrical conductor (26). A cooling device (36) is arranged at the pole flange for cooling the current tap. The cooling device is arranged partially between an inner region of the pole flange adjacent to an active cell region of the fuel cell and the current tap. The cooling device has a cooling duct (40) for cooling medium in the pole flanges.    USE - Fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The heat input of the current tap into an adjacent fuel cell can be avoided, and the danger of partial heating up of the fuel cell is eliminated. The partial pressure of the water vapor in fuel cells joining to the current tap is increased, thus preventing loss of efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a fuel cell unit.    Fuel cell unit (2)    Stack (4)    Fuel cells (6)    Pole flanges (18, 20)    End plates (22)    Electrical conductor (26)    Cooling device (36)    Cooling duct (40)
NOVELTY - A shut-off valve (35) adjusts the gas state in upstream of hydrogen supply flow path (31). An injection quantity calculation unit (4) computes the gas injection quantity from shut-off valve. An anode side cutoff valve (44) is provided in circular flow path (32) and a cathode side cutoff valve (25) is provided in oxidation gas emission flow path (22). The gas injection quantity from shut-off valve is computed based on increment of gas pressure inside the closed space between the two cathode side cutoff valves (25,27).    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The calculation precision of gas injection quantity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Injection quantity calculation unit (4)    Oxidation gas emission flow path (22)    Cathode side cutoff valves (25,27)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Circular flow path (32)    Shut-off valve (35)    Anode side cutoff valve (44)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas processing system includes a coil spring (55), provided in a dilution valve (31), which turns and biases a valve body (51) to an open position. An off gas is circulated through a first through hole (60). An anode purge gas is made to merge with the off gas via a second through hole (61) in a state in which the valve body is moved to a closed position. A resulting gas mixture is discharged from the dilution valve.    USE - Exhaust gas processing system for fuel cell used in e.g. hybrid type forklift truck, electric vehicle, electrical product, stationary fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces volume of anode purge gas required for dilution processing, and ensures that hydrogen concentration in exhaust gas is below a reference value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional side view of a part of a dilution valve and a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dilution valve (31)    Valve body (51)    Coil spring (55)    First through hole (60)    Second through hole (61)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a stack case (20) to which air is supplied such that temporary storage of cathode-off gas from a cathode (2) is performed by opening a cathode-off gas introduction valve (21), when the hydrogen density within the cathode is more than a standard density at the time of start of the system. The opening degree of a stack case ventilation exhaust valve (23) is controlled and the gas within the stack case is mixed and discharged to the air which is discharged from the cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas with high fuel density is discharged outside the system efficiently when the fuel cell system is started. Hence the system can be started efficiently without any delay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (2)    Air pressure regulating valve (15)    Stack case (20)    Cathode-off gas introduction valve (21)    Stack case ventilation exhaust valve (23)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor and rotary battery-energy-storage apparatus (2) which is mounted at the side of seat lower portion. The storage apparatus has rotational kinetic energy storage function.    USE - Two-wheeled vehicle such as scooter (from drawing). Can also be used in bicycle and three-wheeled vehicle with electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Energy replenishment can be performed easily in the event of emergency by storing electric power as rotational kinetic energy without increasing the weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the two-wheeled vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Rotary battery-energy-storage apparatus (2)    Propulsion motor (3)    Device for electrical storage (4)    Charger (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack includes a membrane electrode assembly gasket (110a) that is clamped by separators (107a,107c) and seals a reactive gas flow path (106a) with respect to the exterior. A cell potential tap contacts each separator and is used for measuring the voltage of a single cell. A terminal sealing section (11) surrounds the vicinity of the contact area of the cell potential tap and separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. portable power supply, electric vehicle, fixed type cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion and oxidizing of metal terminal of cell potential tap due to exposure to reactive gas and circulating water, thus a cell voltage can be reliably and stably measured for a long period of time without increasing weight and cost. Improves sealing performance, and increases material strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of single cell included in fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Notch (10)    Terminal sealing section (11)    Reactive gas flow path (106a)    Separators (107a,107c)    Membrane electrode assembly gasket (110a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a cathode gas supply (7) supplying cathode gas to a cathode area (5) in a fuel cell arrangement (3). A cathode gas outlet (9) carries partially consumed cathode gas out of the area. A recirculation line (11) recirculates the gas from a junction point (10) in the outlet into a supply point (12) in the supply. A blocking apparatus (15) blocks the supply in a flow direction upstream of the supply point and blocks the outlet in a flow direction downstream from the junction point such that a closed circuit for the gas is formed when the blocking apparatus is closed.    USE - Apparatus for use with a fuel cell apparatus (claimed) for recirculating a cathode gas in a fuel cell arrangement for transforming chemical energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The blocking apparatus blocks the supply in the flow direction upstream of the supply point and blocks the outlet in the flow direction downstream from the junction point such that the closed circuit for the gas is formed when the blocking apparatus is closed, thus allowing the fuel cell arrangement to be safely shut down.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shutting down a fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus.    Cathode gas recirculating apparatus (2)    Fuel cell arrangement (3)    Cathode area (5)    Cathode gas supply (7)    Cathode gas outlet (9)    Junction point (10)    Recirculation line (11)    Supply point (12)    Blocking apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting small man-made wind aero-generators to a rectifier and connecting the rectifier to an accumulator on an electric vehicle through conductors. The alternate current of the aero-generators is converted to the direct current by the rectifier.    USE - Method for replenishing renewable energy to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The new type renewable energy can be replenished so that the road haul of the electric vehicle can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for realizing renewable energy to electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for realizing renewable energy to electric vehicle.    Synchronous alternating current generator (4)    Turbine machine (5)    Vertical axial wind turbine (6)    Gearbox (7)    Wind gathering tube (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device comprises a fuel cell module for performing chemical reaction of the fuel cell. A heat exchange assembly has a heat pipe that connects the multiple fins. A fan generates air that sequentially flow through the fuel cell module and the multiple fins.    USE - Fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - A cutter and a carbon plate are assembled. The flatness of the carbon plate is measured and the cutter is aligned with a cutter aligning tool. A processing program is inputted to start processing the carbon plate and the processed depth is measured. The graphite dust produced in the carbon plate during processing is washed by water sprayed from a water spraying device.    USE - Method for processing guide plate of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the graphite dust produced during processing is washed off completely, air pollution is prevented and a surface of the carbon plate is cleaned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the processing of the carbon plate with the cutter.
NOVELTY - A fuel source and valve interface (55), defined by the interface between the threaded male member (54) of the valve (50) and the threaded female member (56) at the wall of a fuel source (37'), includes a fuel leakage vent (65) formed on the valve or fuel source wall to provide fluid communication between the desired fuel distribution area (71).    USE - Fuel cell and valve interface for use in fuel cell system. Fuel cell system is used as replacement for internal combustion engine in vehicle, as stationary electric power plant in buildings and residences, or for providing portable power in video cameras, computers, and like, and for charging batteries or providing power for electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Use of fuel leakage vent with fuel source and valve interface minimizes amount of fuel permitted to leak into tank compartment, thereby minimizing fuel accumulation in tank compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of a fuel source and valve interface.    Fuel source (37')    Valve (50)    Threaded male member (54)    Fuel source and valve interface (55)    Threaded female member (56)    Fuel leakage vent (65)    Desired fuel distribution area (71)
NOVELTY - The solar tricycle has a solar cell (5) device mounted on upper region of the solar tricycle with an alloy bracket (12) ceiling. The solar cell generates power for filling up consumed power of an accumulator during sunny day.    USE - Solar tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator charging time is reduced. The electric power is saved and weight of accumulator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar tricycle.    Solar cell (5)    Alloy bracket (12)
NOVELTY - The booster has a direct current motor (2) whose output shaft is joined with an input end of speed control mechanism (1) so as to input motive power to the mechanism. The mechanism has a generator (3) for supplying lighting power for electric vehicle or charging a battery (4) used for supplying power to the motor.    USE - Booster for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of battery used in electric vehicle is improved, while reducing the operation cost and production cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the booster.    Speed control mechanism (1)    Motor (2)    Generator (3)    Battery (4)
NOVELTY - The electro-tricycle has a solar panel (2) supported by flexible brackets (1) and equipped on top of a carriage (10), where output leads of the solar panel are connected with wire pile heads of storage batteries in the carriage via an automatic charge controller. A carriage windscreen (3) is equipped right at front of the carriage, and a windscreen wiper (4) is equipped with the carriage windscreen. A carriage door lock (6) is equipped on a carriage door (7), and left and right sides of the carriage are equipped with four carriage windows (8).    USE - Domestic solar electro-tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-tricycle has a solar panel whose flexible bracket can adjust each set of flexible brackets to lift up or down to an optimal position aiming sunlight via the control switch according to demand of sun direction. The storage battery of the electro-tricycle can be charged by a charger via commercial power when the storage battery is in low capacity in continuous cloudy days.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a domestic solar electro-tricycle.    Windscreen wiper (1)    Solar panel (2)    Carriage windscreen (3)    Windscreen wiper (4)    Carriage door lock (6)    Carriage door (7)    Carriage windows (8)    Carriage (10)
NOVELTY - The cathode active material for rechargeable batteries useful in cameras, comprises a lithium mixed metal material that is a sintering product of lithium iron phosphate and a mixed crystal mixture of metal oxides. Molar ratio of the lithium iron phosphate to the crystal mixture is 1:0.002-0.05. The mixture is heated at 600-1200 degrees C. The cathode active material contains a carbon material (1-15 wt.%) covering an outer surface of the sintering product.    USE - The cathode active material is useful for rechargeable batteries, which are useful as a high-capacity chemical power source in mobile communication, notebook computer, video camera, photo camera and other portable apparatus and electric vehicles and in outer space applications.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has increased conductivity, improved electrochemical quality, good platform characteristics and stable voltage, and increases the capacity of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in an efficient, economic and non-toxic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing a cathode active material.
NOVELTY - A proton conductor consists of a hybrid reaction material of heteropolyacid and ionic liquid, having a structure governed by Keggin anion and which carries out hydrogen bond.    USE - Proton conductor is used in fuel cells (claimed), for electrolytic membranes of membrane electrode assemblies. The fuel cells are used for electric-power generation in motor vehicles, domestic cogeneration systems, mobile machines, and large-sized electric-power generation business.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has excellent proton conductivity even under non-humidifying conditions, and thermal stability. The proton conductor can be manufactured quickly and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conductor consists of a hybrid reaction material of heteropolyacid and ionic liquid, having a structure governed by Keggin anion and which carries out hydrogen bond. The heteropolyacid is of formula: (HmXM12O40).nH2O.    X=hetero element chosen from phosphorus and silicon;    M=poly element of tungsten or molybdenum;and    m=number of H.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductor, which involves mechanically mixing preset amount of heteropolyacid and ionic liquid, and separating the obtained hybrid reaction material out of the liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (100)    Cathode (200)    Anode (300)    Catalyst layer (301)    Diffused layer (302)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell system (1) has an electrochemical cell (100), to which reactive gas containing a heterocyclic compound is supplied. The electrochemical cell has an electrode catalyst layer containing platinum contacted with reactive gas.    USE - Electrochemical cell system is used for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell system suppresses dissolution of catalyst metal and recovers activity of catalyst metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrochemical cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrochemical cell system (1)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen tank (110)    Compressor (120)    Humidification units (122,130)    Humidification chamber (131)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains glass comprising lithium oxide, ferric oxide, trioxide of cobalt, manganese and/or nickel, vanadium pentoxide and phosphorus pentoxide, and glass ceramic as main component.    USE - Electrode active material for electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell for battery mounting apparatus such as notebook personal computer and vehicle (all claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising electrode active material has favorable discharge rate characteristics. The electrode active material efficiently provides electrode, non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material contains glass comprising lithium oxide, ferric oxide, trioxide of cobalt, manganese and/or nickel, vanadium pentoxide and phosphorus pentoxide, and glass ceramic as main component. The glass containing lithium-iron-vanadium phosphate is of compositional formula: (Li2O)a.(Fe2O3)b.(M2O3)0.5-b.(V2O5)c.(P2O5)d.    M=cobalt, manganese or nickel;    a,c= more than 0 to 0.5;and    b,d=more than 0 to less than 0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of electrode active material. The compound containing lithium, iron, vanadium, phosphorus, and cobalt, manganese and/or nickel is subjected to heating and melting process. Then, the mixture is subjected to coagulation process which rapidly cools and solidifies the mixture. The mixture is then subjected to annealing treatment in which the mixture is heated at temperature which is more than glass transition temperature and mixture is maintained at temperature less than melting point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the lithium ion secondary cell.    Electrode active material (1)    Electrode (10)    Separator (30)    Case (50)    Container component (51)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a piston (3) axially moved with respect to a body (2) between a closed position and a purging position, and a thermally deformable element e.g. flake (5), provided to cause movement of the piston from the closed position to the purging position beyond purging temperature to connect a gas storage circuit (C) to a vent pipe (16). A release device releases overpressure sensitive to fluid pressure (P), and is arranged to connect the circuit to the vent pipe when the fluid pressure of the circuit reaches trigger pressure.    USE - Safety valve for being connected to a fluid storage circuit i.e. gas storage circuit, used for storage of gaseous hydrogen and/or gaseous oxygen in a road vehicle such as a hydrogen vehicle e.g. car (from drawings), and being connected to a gas reservoir of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve ensures the circuit with anti-explosion safety in relation to the increase in temperature beyond the purging temperature during fire under the vehicle or nearby. The valve facilitates the design, maintenance and assembly of the vehicle in simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of a safety valve.    Gas storage circuit (C)    Fluid pressure (P)    Safety valve (1)    Valve's body (2)    Piston (3)    Flake (5)    Vent pipe (16)
NOVELTY - The Polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a membrane electrode having a catalyst layer on both sides of an electrode membrane. The catalyst layer is formed of an electrode powder made of platinum-cobalt alloy (PtCo) having water absorption in the range of 52-70 cm3 (STP)/g at a water vapor partial pressure of 0.6 determined from an adsorption isotherm of water.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output performance of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is improved such that the current density is not less than 0.6 A/cm2 due to water vapor absorption characteristics of the catalyst layer having electrode powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relation between the water vapor absorption rate by electrode powder and current density. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cooling plate (10) has several flow channels for coolant fluid forming serpentine paths (14a-14c) comprising grooves (12). Each serpentine path comprises consecutive legs (L1,L2) of three or more in number, connected to each other by specific number of turn portions. The legs are separated length-wise by wall portions (W1,W2) each comprising several obstruction-free by-pass channels for allowing coolant fluid to flow through a short cut from one leg to another leg.    USE - Cooling plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A bipolar cooling plate having efficient cooling effect with minimized power consumption for transport of cooling fluid, oxygen gas or air is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the bipolar plate.    Cooling plate (10)    Grooves (12)    Serpentine paths (14a-14c)    Legs (L1,L2)    Wall portions (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - A heat source (340) such as a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack receives air through air inlet (341), and generates heat in response to receiving the air. A portion of generated heat is removed, as the coolant received from coolant inlet (342) is conducted out of the heat source through coolant outlet (343). A control system (325) adjusts the flow rate of coolant supplied to heat source, based on estimated feed-forward heat source characteristic and adjusts temperature of supplied coolant, based on a dynamic feedback temperature characteristic.    USE - Air-coolant control system for fuel cell system and for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature surge in the fuel cell catalysts at a dynamic load change can be reduced, and parasitic power can be minimized, hence the performance efficiency of fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air-coolant control system.    Coolant control system (325)    Heat source (340)    Air inlet (341)    Coolant inlet (342)    Coolant outlet (343)
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte essentially contains block copolymer or graft copolymer including polymer blocks (A-C) that causes phase-separation from one another. The polymeric block (A) comprises vinyl type compound unit as main repeating unit, and has ion-conductive group. The polymeric block (B) comprises vinyl type compound unit which is capable of forming flexible phase as main repeating unit and forms a flexible phase. The polymeric block (C) comprises styrene type derivative unit (I) as main repeating unit and forms a restricted phase.    USE - Polyelectrolyte is used for polymer electrolyte membrane of membrane-electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power source for domestic use, and power supply for electric vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte is economical, environment-friendly, has excellent moldability, durability, heat resistance, and shows little change in properties, such as change in dimension between dried state and wet state, change in mechanical properties and change in methanol cross-over before and after immersion in methanol solution. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent start-up performance and stability during long-term operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte essentially contains block copolymer or graft copolymer including polymer blocks (A-C) that causes phase-separation from one another. The polymeric block (A) comprises vinyl type compound unit as main repeating unit, and has ion-conductive group. The polymeric block (B) comprises vinyl type compound unit which is capable of forming flexible phase as main repeating unit and forms a flexible phase. The polymeric block (C) comprises styrene type derivative unit of formula (I) as main repeating unit and forms a restricted phase.    R1=alicyclic hydrocarbon group having polycyclic structure;and    R2=H, 1-10C alkyl or aryl.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a fuel cell cathode catalyst involves: pyrolyzing a mixture comprising at least one nitro-containing, amino-containing aromatic compound and at least one transition metal salt under a substantially inert atmosphere to form a metal-containing polymer; and activating the metal-containing polymer by heating in the presence of a nitrogenous activating agent to form a metal-containing fuel cell cathode catalyst.    USE - In the preparation of a fuel cell cathode catalyst in fuel cell (claimed); in membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells and other electrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared catalyst improves the fuel cell performance, lower material costs or enhance catalyst durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell cathode catalyst comprising the pyrolysis product of a mixture comprising nitro-containing, amino-containing aromatic compound and transition metal salt. The pyrolysis occurs under inert atmosphere. The pyrolysis product is activated by heating in the presence of a nitrogenous activating agent. The pyrolysis product is washed with a metal removing agent;    (2) a supported fuel cell cathode catalyst comprising the pyrolysis product of a mixture comprising the nitro-containing, amino-containing aromatic compound, transition metal salt, and at least one nanoparticle substrate; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising the fuel cell cathode catalyst or supported fuel cell cathode catalyst.
NOVELTY - Polyelectrolyte membrane manufacturing involves absorbing styrene monomer and vinyl monomer solution on the support sheet to produce polymer, which forms the organic film consisting support sheet. The inorganic precursor is absorbed on the organic film to form organic and inorganic composite film by the sol-gel reaction between the polymer of the organic film and inorganic precursor. The sulfonic group is added in the organic and inorganic composite film by sulfonation. The support sheet is non-porous polyvinyl chloride film.    USE - Method for manufacturing polyelectrolyte membrane for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte membrane manufacturing method is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of polyelectrolyte membrane manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - High-conductivity carbon complex separator manufacturing involves utilizing carbon black, which is pulverized with a ball mill and mixed with water by a mixer to disperse carbon black equally. An antifoaming agent of silicon and a surfactant is added to optimize the dispersion of carbon black and a liquid carbon is obtained. The surfactant is ionic and non-ionic surfactant. The thermosetting resin mixture and graphite are mixed with the liquid carbon. The molding process of the pulverized material in vacuum at 25-80 degrees C for 2-10 hours and dried. A thermosetting resin mixture is added.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high-conductivity carbon complex separator for use in fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high-conductivity carbon complex separator manufacturing method has high flexural intensity and gas transmittance.
NOVELTY - An austenitic stainless steel comprises (in mass%) carbon (0.030 or less), silicon (3 or less), manganese (3 or less), chromium (16-30), nickel (8-40) and nitrogen (0.4 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurity. Stainless steel has Q value of 18 or more and has structure whose area ratio of sigma phase exposed to surface is 1% or more.    USE - Austenitic stainless steel is used for separators of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for mounting of electric vehicle, domestic use or business use fixed type generator and portable small generator.    ADVANTAGE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising austenitic stainless steel has excellent durability, electroconductivity, reduced contact resistance and manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An austenitic stainless steel comprises (in mass%) carbon (0.030 or less), silicon (3 or less), manganese (3 or less), chromium (16-30), nickel (8-40) and nitrogen (0.4 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurity. Stainless steel has structure whose area ratio of sigma phase exposed to surface is 1% or more. Stainless steel further contains molybdenum (7 or less), tungsten (7 or less), niobium (2 or less), titanium (2 or less), zirconium (2 or less) and/or vanadium (2 or less). The Q value of stainless steel satisfy specific formula: Q=(Cr)+(Si)+(Ti)+(V)+1.5((Zr)+(Nb)+(Mo))+0.5(W)-0.1((Ni)+(Mn))-20((C)+(N)).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of single cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Membrane-electrode assembly (1)    Gas diffusion layer (2,3)    Separator (4,5)    Air flow path (6)    Hydrogen flow path (7)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation body (1) comprises hydrogen separation membrane (2) comprising metal or alloy which has selective permeability with respect to hydrogen, and a reticulated protective film (3) positioned on surface of hydrogen separation membrane which comprises nonmetal.    USE - Hydrogen separation body for fuel cell used in separating hydrogen obtained by modifying hydrocarbon, such as methane and propane.    ADVANTAGE - Is excellent in durability and permeation performance of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an isolation method of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view which of the hydrogen separation body.    Hydrogen separation body (1)    Hydrogen separation membrane (2)    Protective film (3)
NOVELTY - The motor (M) has a stator, a rotor and a converter (2) for converting a direct voltage (U) to an alternating voltage (UAC1). The arrangement has a detection unit (4) that detects a stator voltage and a filter (3) for reducing harmonics in the alternating voltage arranged between the converter and the motor. The motor is provided to drive an electrically driven turbocharger of a fuel cell.    USE - For controlling a synchronous motor for driving an electrically driven turbocharger of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, i.e. inaccurate rotor position detection leading to inaccurate motor control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement for controlling an synchronous motor driving an electrically driven turbocharger    motor (M)    motor control arrangement (1)    converter (2)    filter (3)    detection unit (4)    direct voltage (U)    alternating voltage (UAC1)    detectors (V1, V2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple small aerogenerators provided on a surface a body. A storage cell is electrically connected with an electric source control device. The direct current or alternate current aerogenerators are electrically connected with the electric source control device by a lead. A solar battery is equipped on a bracket, where the solar battery is electrically connected with the electric source control device by the lead. The aerogenerators are placed under the bracket.    USE - Energy-saving vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with the aerogenerators that are rotated on the vehicle for generating electric power due to wind generated while running, and the electric power is stored in the storage cell by the electric source control device, so that dissipative partial power during operation of the vehicle is compensated and energy is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving vehicle.
NOVELTY - Preparation method involves supplying + 1.0 volt to - 0.45 volt scanning voltage to working and counter electrodes by electrochemical working station and supplying reference electric potential to reference electrode; repeatedly performing the application of scanning voltage until repeated volt circulation cure is obtained so that platinum nano porous electrode is prepared. Platinum nano porous electrode is a silicon substrate whose surface is deposited with platinum nano porous film.    USE - Method for preparing platinum nano porous electrode used for e.g. fuel cell, glucose detection without enzyme.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent repeatability for components and thickness of platinum and silicon alloy through vaporization and deposition so that excellent repeatability for platinum nano porous electrode is ensured and favorable to produce in batch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a method for preparing platinum nano porous electrode.
NOVELTY - A colloidal electrolyte storage battery comprises (wt.%) sulfuric acid (35-42), silicon (2-10), phosphoric acid (1-5), polyacrylamide (1-5), ethylene glycol (0.1-0.5), metacetonic acid alcohol (1-5), potassium (0.01-0.02), ammonium (0.01-0.02), germanium (0.01-0.02), cadmium (0.06-0.1), lithium (0.008-0.01), and water.    USE - The colloidal electrolyte storage battery is useful in the fields of motorcar, electric motor car, lantern, and emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - The colloidal electrolyte storage battery has low cost, and has high reserve capacity. Moreover, the low-temperature start-up capability is very strong, it has obvious progress in technology, and it has remarkable practical effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a manufacturing method of the colloidal electrolyte storage battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell with hydrogen flow path (31) that supplies hydrogen and an injector (35) that adjusts gas state of the hydrogen flow path. A pressure sensor (41) that suppresses the vibration generated in a pipe (31A) of the hydrogen flow path and arranged in fixed location in the hydrogen flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle, aircraft, train and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration and the noise generated in the pipe can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Hydrogen flow path (31)    Pipe (31A)    Injector (35)    Pressure sensor (41)    Fixing unit (72,73)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion battery outputs discharge current to load (4) and a lead storage battery connected to lithium ion battery in parallel outputs low discharge current to load. A measurement unit measures the discharge current of lithium-ion battery. A storage unit stores upper limit value of current discharged to load from lithium-ion battery. A current control unit (8) adjusts the current discharged from lithium-ion battery so that the discharge current of lithium-ion battery is maintained below upper limit current value.    USE - Battery management system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity of battery management system is improved reliably. The damage of wiring due to excessive current flow can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural block diagram of the battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery packs (1,2)    Load (4)    Alternating current power supply (5)    Control unit (8)    Discharge current setting unit (9a,9b)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage assembly (10) has a cell container (24) in which positive electrode and negative electrode are accommodated. The sealing strength of the sealing portion (30a) is lower than gas discharge portion (30b) formed in top edge (25c) of an electrical storage unit (11). A cell case (21) attached to the convex portion (31a) of the cell container holds the sealing portion and maintains the sealed state.    USE - Electrical storage assembly for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-power assisted bicycle, electric wheelchair, solar power generation device, wind-powered electricity generation apparatus and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The emitted gas can be discharged reliably within the cell container from the gas discharge portion. The safety of the electrical storage assembly is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and sectional views of the electrical storage unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage assembly (10)    Electrical storage unit (11)    Cell case (21)    Cell container (24)    Top edge (25c)    Sealing portion (30a)    Gas discharge portion (30b)    Convex portion (31a)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (21) and a capacitor (23) are connected through a relay (22). A battery pack voltage sensor is connected to exciting coil of the relay to detect the voltage of battery pack. A capacitor voltage sensor (35) is connected to the electricity supply path to detect the terminal voltage of capacitor. An abnormality determination unit (47) determines presence or absence of welding of relay based on the detected voltage of battery pack and detected terminal voltage of the capacitor.    USE - Relay welding determination apparatus for electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The welding of relay can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric scooter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (21)    Relay (22)    Capacitor (23)    Capacitor voltage sensor (35)    Abnormality determination unit (47)
NOVELTY - The fastening structure has a junction box (490) mounted on a lower case (450) with a long-diameter hole (450A). A bolt (500) fastens the lower case and the junction box. A monitoring unit has a bracket (481) arranged between the lower case and the junction box, such that bracket placed over the hole. A circular spacer (510) is fitted to the hole such that the spacer is supported by the bracket.    USE - Component fastening structure for use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The buckling of monitoring unit can be suppressed and the position shift between to-be-fastened portions can be absorbed so that the manufacturing cost can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the component fastening structure.    Lower case (450)    Long-diameter hole (450A)    Bracket (481)    Junction box (490)    Bolt (500)    Circular spacer (510)
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor detects battery voltage and a current sensor detects drive current that flows through battery. An ECU calculates primary drive current estimated value when fall of starter electric current is detected. The ECU calculates secondary drive current estimated value when starting up of starter electric current is detected after fall of starter electric current. The ECU calculates the voltage-current regression line of battery based on starter electric current, battery voltage and starter electric current estimated value.    USE - Battery state detector used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery state at the starting time of drive source is detected with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of detecting battery state.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material is spherical particles with average particle diameter of 1-20 mu m and maximum particle size of 50 mu m or less. The spherical particles are obtained by spray-drying (3) a slurry using a spray-drier provided with 4 fluid nozzles followed by baking (4). The slurry is formed by mixing transition metal compound, lithium compound and water. The lithium secondary battery has positive electrode formed using the positive electrode active material, separator, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for forming positive electrode of non-aqueous lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used for portable terminal, electric vehicles and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is excellent in fillability. The non-aqueous lithium secondary battery comprising the positive electrode has high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material is spherical particles with average particle diameter of 1-20 mu m and maximum particle size of 50 mu m or less. The spherical particles are obtained by spray-drying a slurry using a spray-drier provided with 4 fluid nozzles followed by baking. The slurry is formed by mixing transition metal compound, lithium compound and water. The lithium secondary battery has positive electrode formed using the positive electrode active material, separator, negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The transition metal compound is cobalt compound, nickel compound or manganese compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for formation of positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Baking of raw material (1)    Coating process (2)    Slurry spray-drying process (3)    Baking of particles (4)    Particle diameter adjusting process (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing an induced pipe on a shell next to an engine of the fuel cell vehicle. One end of the induced pipe is connected to an engine cabin and the other end is connected to the atmosphere to connect the engine cabin with the atmosphere. A shutter is equipped on the two sides and/or on the tail end of the shell behind the engine cabin. A pipeline exhaust fan is equipped in the induced pipe. The exhaust fan is used to forcibly exhaust the air in the engine cabin by the induced pipe when the fuel cell vehicle is in a low-speed state or idle-speed state.    USE - Method for accumulating fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents hydrogen from leaking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating a fuel cell accumulating method.
NOVELTY - The energy-saving device comprises wind collecting opening (1), wind conveying pipe (2), wind gun (3), chain wheel (6) and power-assisted fan impeller (4). The wind collecting opening is connected with the wind gun through the wind conveying pipe. The power-assisted fan impeller is mounted in a fan shell (5) and concentrically and coaxially connected with the chain wheel.    USE - Wind power assisted energy-saving device for two-wheeled motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-saving device can be assembled and disassembled conveniently and the energy saving effect is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the wind power assisted energy-saving device.    Wind collecting opening (1)    Wind conveying pipe (2)    Wind gun (3)    Power-assisted fan impeller (4)    Fan shell (5)    Chain wheel (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas inlet (11) and a gas outlet (12) connected with a gas container (1). An atomizing part (22) atomizes water, and a water fog outlet (23) is located in the gas container for spraying the atomized water to the gas container. A water regulating valve (17) i.e. solenoid valve, regulates inflow of an atomizing nozzle (2), and a humidity device (5) is located in the gas outlet to check humidity of the gas. A moisture separator (34) separates gas and water generated by reaction of a fuel cell. A deionizer (35) deionizes the water separated from the moisture separator.    USE - Humidifying system for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water regulating valve regulates inflow of the atomizing nozzle, thus controlling the humidity of the gas in real time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas container (1)    Atomizing nozzle (2)    Humidity device (5)    Gas inlet (11)    Gas outlet (12)    Water regulating valve (17)    Atomizing part (22)    Water fog outlet (23)    Moisture separator (34)    Deionizer (35)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine (1) provided with an output shaft (14), and a generator (2) provided with an external rotor (3) and an internal rotor (4). A battery (10) is electrically connected to an inverter (9), and the external rotor is connected to the output shaft of the engine. The internal rotor is connected to an input shaft (15) of a speed changer (5). A rotor (8) of a motor (6) is connected to the input shaft. Coils of the external rotor and a stator (7) of the motor are electrically connected to the inverter. The battery is charged through an external power supply.    USE - Hybrid driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can be fixed at the operating mode of generation. The motor can run at the area with the best fuel efficiency to reduce the emission of the vehicle. The system is simple in structure and convenient in control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid driving system.    Engine (1)    Generator (2)    External rotor (3)    Internal rotor (4)    Speed changer (5)    Motor (6)    Stator (7)    Rotor (8)    Inverter (9)    Battery (10)    Output shaft (14)    Input shaft (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a water separator that is fluidly coupled to an anode flow path, such that a portion of water present in a reactant-containing fluids in anode and cathode flow paths is removed. The water separator comprises a housing defining a separation chamber, and a bi-directional flow path that is configured to allow respective one of the fluids to be circulated back and forth through the separation chamber. A fluid drain is formed in the separation chamber, such that the condensed water removed from respective one of the fluids flows to the drain.    USE - Flow shifting fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in truck, aircraft, spacecraft, watercraft, motorcycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The use of bi-directional water separation techniques improves the operability of fuel cell system. The water separator minimizes the system complexity and maximizes the efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reactant delivery system (100)    Fuel source (100A)    Fuel processing system (200)    Fuel cell (300)    Energy storage device (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing air resistance generated by a running vehicle to convert the air resistance into electric power, and manufacturing power by the vehicle with a setting vane.    USE - Air resistance utilizing method for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the travel mileage of the electric motor car, saves the energy, and protects the environment.
NOVELTY - The device is equipped with an electric controller, and is installed on a rear bicycle frame. The rear bicycle frame is provided between a front bicycle frame and a rear wheel and connected with the rear end of the front bicycle frame. A rear part of the rear bicycle frame extends to form a rear flat fork, where the rear flat fork is connected on the rear wheel.    USE - Battery device for a foldable motor-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has small volume and light weight, and is convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery device of a foldable motor-assisted bicycle.
NOVELTY - The module has a socket connector whose port is connected with resistors, where the resistors are respectively connected with integrated circuits. An output end of one of the integrated circuits is connected with one of the resistors, which is connected with an anode of a diode. A cathode of the diode is connected with a third resistor of a closed contact of a relay. Fourth resistor is connected with a fifth resistor, and a sixth resistor is connected wit a seventh resistor and a pin of the other integrated circuit.    USE - Farad capacitor start module for a vehicle such as electro-mobile, motorcycle and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The module has heavy start current, low and high temperature resistor, and long life span. The module can avoid start of the batteries of a power start system under the condition of low temperature with excellent systemic start characteristic, thus prolonging the life span of the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a farad capacitor start module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The assembly has a copper lead beam whose end surface contacts with a carbon brush that is tightly pushed by a spring. The spring is mounted in a hole of an electromagnetic fixing frame (6). An opening of the hole is sealed by a blocking piece. An end of the carbon brush is tightly pushed by the spring, and is connected with a lead. The lead is connected with external leads through a lead trough, and is connected with a vehicle-mounted storage battery to form a closed circuit through a transforming system.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind power generation assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly mounted on frame of the windward surface of vehicle so that the vehicle generates current in driving and stores the current in a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a vehicle-mounted wind power generation assembly.    Housing mounting plate (1)    Stator permanent magnet (2)    Vane (3)    Electromagnetic fixing frame (6)    Integrated guide way groove (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has carriages dragged to travel, where carriages are provided with tools for storing water, food, subsidiary foodstuff, vegetables, fuel material and correlated dining necessities. A stove is utilized for cooking meals and vegetables. The carriages are equipped with electronic projecting facilities and solar devices for supplying electric energy and heat. Multiple chairs are symmetrically and longitudinally placed along two sides of the carriages. Beds e.g. double-layer beds, are firmly fixed or movably linked on a supporting plate.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. bus (from drawings) for use in military affairs, public security and special industries.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has logistics equipment for the police officers and the outworkers in special industries. The vehicle implements the overall levels of the logistics equipment. The vehicle avoids the adverse impacts of the emission and the correlated workers caught by the outside dining and sleeping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a small hole provided at a top part of a shell of a storage battery. A thermo-probe i.e. electric thermal couple, is passed through the small hole and plugged to an electrolyte. The thermo-probe is provided with an anticorrosion layer on an outside part of the system and connected with a data collector that is connected with a data analysis system. The storage battery comprises multiple cells whose electrolyte is plugged with the thermo-probe. An engine operation information detector is connected with the data collector.    USE - Vehicle storage battery detection system.    ADVANTAGE - The system plugs the thermo-probe in the electrolyte of the storage battery and directly measures temperature of the electrolyte. The temperature of the electrolyte of the system is direct factor to influence storage battery service life so that the system provides accurate measuring result of the detection system. The system measures temperature of the cell at the same time so as to find faults of the cell with non-uniform reaction and avoid damage of the cell caused by the non-uniform reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle storage battery detection system.
NOVELTY - The structure has front and rear cross elements (24,26) extended in vehicle width direction, to support front and rear ends of upper surface of a fuel cell respectively. A pair of side frames (18) extends along side surfaces of the fuel cell, to connect the front and rear cross elements, and an intermediate cross element (25) respectively. A space of predetermined size is formed between a portion of the intermediate cross element arranged between the side elements, and a lower surface of the fuel cell.    USE - Sub-frame structure for mounting fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of side collision load to the fuel cell stack can be suppressed, and the fuel cell can be effectively protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Motor (3)    Compressor (4)    Side frames (18)    Cross elements (24-26)
NOVELTY - The metal separator (100) has cooling flow field (103) enclosed by inner surfaces of the pair of metal thin plates (101,102). A bottom main flow field (104) and a top main flow field (105) are arranged at outer surfaces of the pair of thin plates. The auxiliary flow fields (107,108) are formed at the top surfaces of the bottom main flow field and at bottom surface of the top main flow field respectively.    USE - Metal separator for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell used for zero-emission vehicle, independent power plant and portable military power source.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary flow fields are easily formed without a separate process. The flooding phenomenon caused when excessive water present in gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell is reduced. The manufacturing time and cost of the metal separator are reduced and the fuel cell stack is prevented from being twisted and deformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the metal separator for fuel cell.    Metal separator (100)    Metal thin plates (101,102)    Cooling flow field (103)    Bottom main flow field (104)    Top main flow field (105)    Auxiliary flow fields (107,108)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell apparatus (100) comprises a cathode unit, an anode unit operatively connected to the cathode unit, a carbon fuel cell section connected to the anode and cathode units, an effusion plate (106) which allows passage of carbon dioxide, and carbon-dioxide exhaust channels (110) for directing carbon dioxide from electrochemical cell. The effusion plate is positioned in operative position with the anode or cathode unit. The exhaust channels in the electrochemical cell are provided in operative position with the effusion plate.    USE - Electrochemical cell apparatus is used as fuel cell or battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell apparatus has suppressed carbon corrosion, as carbon dioxide is exhausted from the cell effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical cell apparatus.    Electrochemical cell apparatus (100)    Anode current collector (102)    Effusion plate (106)    Separator (107)    Channels (110)
NOVELTY - A direct oxidation fuel cell includes a catalyst layer, an optional microporous layer, an optional backing layer, and an electrically conductive porous transport structure. The porous transport structure comprises an electrically conductive porous body made of carbon paper, carbon cloth, porous carbon, and/or metal foam; and an electrically conductive impermeable layer made of graphite and/or metal in contact with the porous body.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell, i.e. direct methanol fuel cell, for use as power source in a device such as computer, personal digital assistant, cellphone, camera, portable music device, handheld game device, generator, automobile, motorcycle, scooter, and/or household appliance (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The direct oxidation fuel cell achieves net water transport coefficient of less than 0.6 at 60-80 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a direct oxidation fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a cathode, an electrolyte, an anode and a catalyst layer in contact with the anode. The catalyst layer contains a partial oxidation reforming catalyst associated with a support membrane. The partial oxidation reforming catalyst is platinum, nickel, tungsten, ruthenium, gold, palladium, molybdenum, copper, tin, rhodium and/or vanadium, preferably platinum, ruthenium and/or palladium. The support membrane contains aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, cerium oxide, molybdenum oxide, zinc oxide and lanthanum-strontium oxide.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell used as power supply for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved internal reforming capability and performance. The reforming catalyst layer provides excellent protection to anode against overheating and carbon deposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of internally reforming fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An insulating connector housing (22) has a terminal container (30) for accommodating the metal terminal elements (21,61). A conductive shield shell (63) covers the terminal container of the connector housing. A conductive connector mounting portion (11) contacts the shield shell of one of the connectors (2,6) to ground the shield shell. A connecting portion (83) is positioned on each of the shield shell, and connected with the connector mounting portion when the connectors are engaged to shield connect the shield shells each other.    USE - Shielded connector structure for electronic apparatus mounted in vehicle such as electric car, hybrid car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise can be discharged effectively, by connecting the connection portions with the connector mounting portion, and so the shielding property is carried out satisfactorily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the shielded connector structure.    Shielded connector structure (1)    Connectors (2,6)    Conductive connector mounting portion (11)    Metal terminal elements (21,61)    Insulating connector housing (22)    Terminal container (30)    Shield shell (63)    Connecting portion (83)
NOVELTY - A connector (114) has multiple prong (122) positioned in the housing (230), for receiving and transporting the electric current. A sensor package (124) with multiple sensor (452) is electrically connected to the connector with the prongs for determining the measure of electric current.    USE - Assembly for transporting electric current in vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle, fuel efficient vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck, van and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space consumption and weight of the electric current connector assemblies used in the vehicle are reduced, by integrating the electric current connector with the sensor package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the alternating current connector assembly.    Motor system (100)    Connector (114)    Prongs (122)    Sensor package (124)    Housing (230)    Sensors (452)
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst composition comprises metal alloy containing (at.%) platinum (20-45), tungsten (30-70) and nickel (5-25).    USE - Electrocatalyst composition for forming thin film electrocatalyst used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst composition has low platinum content and higher mass-fraction-based activity level than unalloyed pure platinum electrocatalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell assembly comprising an electrocatalyst, i.e. a thin film electrocatalyst formed from electrocatalyst composition, a membrane, and an electrode.
NOVELTY - The sealing battery has a sealing section (11) is arranged between an electrode post (8) and an electrode post through-hole (10). A compression deformation section (12) has closed end of hollow electrode post that is deformed radially outward. The sealing section is compressed and sealed between a collar (9) of electrode post and closed end of the hollow electrode post.    USE - Sealed battery for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the sealed battery is improved significantly, and number of the components is reduced so that weight of the sealed battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the sealed battery.    Electrode post (8)    Collar (9)    Through-hole (10)    Sealing section (11)    Compression deformation section (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting gas i.e. hydrogen, concentration after a predetermined time when the concentration is more than a predetermined value. The drive of a ventilator is stopped by a ventilation-control unit when the concentration after the predetermined time is less than the predetermined value. Determination is made whether the concentration has become more than the predetermined value within the predetermined time after detecting the concentration in the stopping process. Determination is made that the gas is not leaked when concentration is not more than predetermined value.    USE - Method for detecting the gas i.e. hydrogen, leakage for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the misdetection of the spike noise, and improves the gas-leakage detection accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the steps involved in detecting gas-leakage.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The state monitor comprises mutually connected monitoring units (U1-Un) which monitor the state of the block of battery cells (B11-Bnm). A service plug (SP) is provided at the center of a battery pack (10) to conduct or insulate adjacent unit batteries. Diodes (80,82) are connected to the clock line and signal line between the monitoring units corresponding to insulated unit batteries, to prevent the flow of electric current from low electric potential side to high electric potential side during open state of service plug.    USE - State monitor for battery pack comprising lithium cells, used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation of loop circuit of the battery pack is maintained even if a low conductor contacts the battery pack. Hence the reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of state monitor of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Diodes (80,82)    Battery cells (B11-Bnm)    Service plug (SP)    Monitoring units (U1-Un)
NOVELTY - The separator has a fuel electrode opposition plate (21) which has square c-shaped grooves (27a-27c) in joint surface (26). A frame (24) has protrusions (29a-29c) on the opposition surface of the fuel electrode opposition plate such that to fit to the respective grooves. An air electrode opposition plate (22) has square c-shaped grooves (27a-27c) in the joint surface opposing the frame. The frame has grooves (29a-29c) opposing the air electrode opposition plate such that to fit to the respective grooves.    USE - Separator for use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plates are joined to the frame using protrusions so that permeation of water into the junction is suppressed so that joint strength is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of edge portion of the separator.    Fuel electrode opposition plate (21)    Air electrode opposition plate (22)    Frame (24)    Joint surface (26)    Grooves (27a-27c)    Protrusions (29a-29c)
NOVELTY - The cover (10) has an opening (11) that is formed in the position corresponding to a power supply device. The power supply device has a case made of material having heat transferability and corrosion resistance property. The heat from the case of the power supply device is discharged to the exterior of the power supply device by the opening in specified manner.    USE - Cover of power supply device (claimed) used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat from the case of the power supply device is discharged to the exterior of the power supply device, the temperature rise is suppressed reliably. The damages to the components of the vehicles are prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the cover of the power supply device.    Cover (10)    Opening (11)    Floor (F)    Mounts (M1,M2)    Slide rails (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - A waste heat recovery equipment (5) arranged inside a fuel cell package (1), recovers an exhaust heat in the package. The process exhaust gas emitted from the waste heat recovery equipment is supplied to a heat radiator (7) inside the package, through an exhaust pipe arrangement (6). The heat radiator thermally radiates the heat of the process exhaust gas within the fuel cell package.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since freezing of the cooling-water-system apparatus is prevented without introducing warm water for piping from an exterior of the package, an installation cost is reduced. The exothermic devices such as heater are unnecessary and energy consumption is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Package (1)    Ventilating fan (4)    Waste heat recovery equipment (5)    Exhaust pipe arrangement (6)    Heat radiator (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) i.e. cylindrical shape lithium ion secondary cell, has a phosphazene derivative provided in a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the non-aqueous electrolyte is impregnated into a fiberglass mat. The phosphazene derivative extinguishes the fire within a predetermined time when the battery repeats releasing of a flame. An electrode winding group (6) is accommodated in a battery container (7). An internal diameter of the battery container is larger than the internal diameter of the electrode winding group.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery i.e. cylindrical shape lithium ion secondary cell, for an on-board power supply of an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a domestic electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively extinguishes the fire even when the battery ignites at the time of abnormality, thus ensuring the safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical shape lithium ion secondary cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hollow cylinder-like axial center (1)    Positive electrode current collection ring (4)    Electrode winding group (6)    Battery container (7)    Non-aqueous electrolytic battery (20)
NOVELTY - A high pressure fuel gas holder (10) stores fuel gas for supply to a fuel cell (100) through a fuel gas inlet (200). Fuel gas supply pipings (31,32) are connected to the fuel gas holder and fuel gas inlet. An injector (24) is installed in the fuel gas supply pipings corresponding to the fuel gas inlet to control introduction of fuel gas from the fuel gas supply pipings to the fuel cell. A control unit (110) acquires information regarding the operation state of the fuel cell, and controls the opening and closing of the injector at different timings based on the information.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Output performance of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High pressure fuel gas holder (10)    Injector (24)    Fuel gas supply pipings (31,32)    Fuel cell (100)    Control unit (110)    Fuel gas inlet (200)
NOVELTY - The current measurement apparatus has pair of current collection board (150) provided in outer side of cell. A pair of electrode (111,113) is arranged in both surfaces of current collection board. A resistor (121) for current measurement having predetermined value electrically connects the electrodes. A potentiometry unit (102) measures electrical potential difference between resistors. An electric current measurement unit measures the current of region corresponding to current measurement unit (101) based on resistance value and electrical potential difference.    USE - Current measurement apparatus for measuring current of fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in thermal capacity of fuel cell is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the current measurement apparatus.    Current measurement unit (101)    Potentiometry unit (102)    Electrodes (111,113)    Resistor (121)    Current collection board (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a fluctuation temperature calculating part (109) computing fluctuation temperature of the fluid for controlling temperature fluctuated by a flow path. A temperature determination part (100) determines the temperature of the fluid for controlling temperature. The temperature control is set in a temperature setting point based on the fluctuation temperature computed by the fluctuation temperature calculating part. A temperature control part (101) adjusts the temperature of the fluid for controlling temperature in the temperature setting point.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents the temporary change of the temperature of a fuel cell. The system cools the fuel cell efficiently by changing the flow volume of the cooling water, thus eliminating the influence by the pressure loss of a radiator when the flow path of a cooling water is switched to the radiator side. The system facilitates the temperature of a fuel cell to reach the desired temperature quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system control program for operating a fuel cell system    (2) a computer-readable recording medium for recording a fuel cell system control program    (3) a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controller (10)    Radiator (19)    Temperature determination part (100)    Temperature control part (101)    Fluctuation temperature calculating part (109)
NOVELTY - The system has a positive electrode electrolyte solution tank (10) and a negative electrode electrolyte solution tank, which are equipped with a battery cell (1), where one of the electrolyte solution tanks is used as an electrolyte solution tank to be examined. A monitor cell (2n) measures an electrical potential difference of an electrolyte solution to be examined with respect to a clear reference electrolyte solution of an ionic valence. The monitor cell is provided in circulation paths (20, 21) of the electrolyte solution tanks.    USE - Redox flow cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system grasps the charging state of test object electrolyte solution at any time during running of the system, so that the countermeasure for preventing an overcharge can be reliably formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a redox flow cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a redox flow cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (1)    Monitor cells (2n, 2p)    Positive electrode electrolyte solution tank (10)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution tank (11)    Circulation paths (20, 21)    Computer (40)
NOVELTY - The redox flow cell stacks (101A,101B,102A,102B) of redox flow cells are laminated and a circulation of the electrolyte solution is performed to generate an electromotive force. The flow volume of the electrolyte solution is adjusted in the units are in single unit of the cell stack. The voltage of each is measured and the voltage of each unit is equalized by adjusting the flow volume of the electrolyte solution in each unit based on the measurement result.    USE - Operating method of redox flow cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage difference between the units is decreased, even if the charging/discharging is repeated, the degradation in the performance of the system is reduced and the overcharging of the cell is prevented, and the reliability of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the redox flow cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode electrolytic solution tanks (2A,2B)    Negative electrode electrolytic solution tanks (3A,3B)    Voltmeter (21-23)    Redox flow cell stacks (101A,101B,102A,102B)
NOVELTY - An air pump (21) supplies air to fuel cell (10) via air supply path (41). A regulator (431) adjusts the pressure of hydrogen gas which passes through hydrogen supply path (43) based on pressure of air in air-branched path (411). An injector (412) adjusts the pressure of air in air-branched path, and ventilates inner region of package (11) by emitted cathode gas.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas retained in the package can be ventilated by using simple structure. The noise of an injector can be reduced by discharging gas through inner region of package. The size of fuel cell system can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Package (11)    Air pump (21)    Air supply path (41)    Hydrogen supply path (43)    Air-branched path (411)    Injector (412)    Regulator (431)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (15) has casing (71) of box type in which a hollow fiber module (80) is accommodated. The discharge ports (72OUT,73OUT) emit oxidation gas and oxidation-off gas from inside of the casing to exterior. The cases (91,92) are assembled and located on same axis line of hollow fiber module.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as airplane, vessel and in robot.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss and the number of components can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (15)    Casing (71)    Discharge ports (72OUT,73OUT)    Hollow fiber module (80)    Cases (91,92)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a wiring (38) for charging/discharging an electrical-storage body, where the wiring is connected with a bimetal (37). The electrical storage body is provided with a contact area that is changed by carrying out heat deformation of the bimetal according to temperature. The bimetal has a part that transforms into a direction that is separated from the electrical-storage body to raise the temperature of the bimetal. An electroconductive material e.g. electroconductive grease, is coated to a contact surface in the electrical-storage body.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. rechargeable battery, for use in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV) and a fuel-cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the contact area of the bimetal and the electrical-storage body to be decreased, so that charging current can be suppressed with respect to the electrical-storage body and an overcharge can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of structure of a stacked-cell battery.    Stacked-cell battery (3)    Cell (3a)    Negative electrode tab (35)    Positive electrode tab (36)    Bimetal (37)    Metal plates (37a, 37b)    Wirings (38, 39)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a housing (11) comprising a main storage chamber (11a) and a sub-storage chamber (11b). The main storage chamber accommodates the battery pack (12) and a coolant (13) for cooling the battery pack. The sub-storage chamber accommodates a circuit (15) for circulating the coolant inside and outside the main storage chamber.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack used as power source for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus can be easily installed to the vehicle and the noise from the coolant circulation pump is suppressed, as the coolant circulation circuit is mounted in storage chamber isolated from battery pack chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Housing (11)    Main storage chamber (11a)    Sub-storage chamber (11b)    Battery pack (12)    Coolant (13)    Coolant circulation circuit (15)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a latch circuit (19) selectively switching from a state to another state. A removal detecting part (213) detects the removal of a rechargeable battery (141) based on the state. An instruction reception part receives the instruction of an effect of making the state of the latch circuit. The latch circuit changes to the latter state, when the voltage of the battery applied to a connecting terminal (11) is lower than predetermined minimum voltage. The removal detecting part determines the removal of the rechargeable battery, when the latch circuit is in the latter state.    USE - Battery pack for use as a power supply for a battery drive apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to a portable personal computer, a digital camera, a mobile phone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack detects the removal of rechargeable battery irrespective of a terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery without using a microcomputer and a circuit component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Connecting terminal (11)    Latch circuit (19)    Rechargeable battery (141)    Removal detecting part (213)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell system comprises an electrochemical cell in which cooling water-containing heterocyclic compound is circulated. Thus, the cooling water and electrode catalyst layer-containing platinum are made to contact in the electrochemical cell.    USE - Electrochemical cell system is used for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed), electrolysis cell and oxygen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell system has excellent durability. The deterioration of electrochemical cell is prevented by performing stable operation, and dissolution of catalyst metal is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell system comprises an electrochemical cell in which cooling water-containing heterocyclic compound is circulated. Thus, the cooling water and electrode catalyst layer-containing platinum are made to contact in the electrochemical cell. The heterocyclic compound is 6-membered ring structure-containing nitrogen as hetero atom, and chosen from pyridine derivative such as bipyridine, terpyridine and phenanthroline. A diffusion prevention layer is formed in the side of electrode catalyst layer of electrolytic membrane. The diffusion prevention layer contains activated carbon or zeolite. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrochemical cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen tank (110)    Compressor (120)    Radiator (132)    System control portion (140)
NOVELTY - The cladding material (40) that covers the electric power generation element comprises a core material (41) sandwiched between two electric insulation film layers (42,43). The core material has several ridges (45) formed at preset intervals on its top surface.    USE - Secondary battery for battery pack used in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ridges formed in the top surface of the core material of the cladding material deform or partially cleave the cladding material so as to release the internal pressure when the internal pressure of the secondary battery increases due to gas formation, thus improving the safety and reliability of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a sectional view of the cladding material used in the secondary battery.    Cladding material (40)    Core material (41)    Electric insulation film layers (42,43)    Ridges (45)
NOVELTY - An inlet port supplies reactive gas to stack (2S) of fuel cell (2) through gas flow path (2d). The reactive gas is discharged from gas flow path through outlet port. The liquid injection units (Bs1-Bs3,C1-C3,Pu) inject liquid into gas flow path along gravity direction of reactive-gas inlet and outlet ports. The liquid poured into gas flow path is discharged by liquid discharge units (B2,B7,Ct,D,E1) through inlet and outlet ports. The liquid injection and discharging operations performed by liquid injection and discharge units are controlled by control unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid injection and discharging operations performed by liquid injection and discharge units are controlled, the performance of the electric power generation of the fuel cell system is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Stack (2S)    Anode electrode (2b)    Cathode electrode (2c)    Gas flow path (2d)    Liquid discharge units (B2,B7,Ct,D,E1)    Liquid injection units (Bs1-Bs3,C1-C3,Pu)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (40) has a solenoid valve (100) that is provided in the side of a fuel cell (30). A connection pipe (160) is connected between the solenoid valves (100,200). The solenoid valves are opened and closed simultaneously by a control circuit (60), so that the stored hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel cell through the connection pipe for predetermined period.    USE - Gas supply apparatus used for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure fluctuation of the hydrogen gas is suppressed reliably and the space required for installing the gas supply apparatus is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the gas supply system.    Gas supply source (12)    Fuel cell (30)    Gas supply apparatus (40)    Control circuit (60)    Solenoid valves (100,200)    Connection pipe (160)
NOVELTY - The positive-electrode active material has lithium-nickel complex oxide whose surface is coated with aluminum oxide and titanium oxide.    USE - Positive-electrode active material used for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery used as power supply of electric vehicles, mobile telephone, notebook computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material has improved gas inhibitory effect and provides the battery having high discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) has an output unit that outputs a request of cooling a fuel cell (10) or an auxiliary machine (20). A circulation system-drive unit drives the fuel cell coolant circulation pump (32) or auxiliary machine coolant circulation pump (42) based on the request. A temperature reducing unit reduces the temperature of external air passing to the fuel cell radiator (33) or auxiliary machine radiator (43) positioned upstream and downstream to the direction of flow of external air, by exchanging heat when corresponding drive unit is driven.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of performance of the fuel cell and the auxiliary machine is suppressed even if the fuel cell radiator and auxiliary machine radiator are arranged in series with respect to the direction of flow of external air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Auxiliary machine (20)    Fuel cell coolant circulation pump (32)    Fuel cell radiator (33)    Auxiliary machine coolant circulation pump (42)    Auxiliary machine radiator (43)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one (10 weight% or more). The non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided in an electrode element of an electrochemical capacitor. The electrode element has a separator, and a pair of electrode arranged opposingly through the separator.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for electrochemical capacitor (claimed) for electrical storage device, backup power supply of household electronic appliances, drive power supply of portable apparatus, and for power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides electrochemical capacitor with high withstand voltage and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains 4-fluoro-1,3-dioxolane-2-one (10 weight% or more). The non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided in an electrode element of an electrochemical capacitor. The electrode element has a separator, and a pair of electrode arranged opposingly through the separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains 1 or more types of electrolyte chosen from organic onium salt and an alkali metal salt. The organic onium salt is quaternary ammonium salt and/or quaternary phosphonium salt. The alkali metal salt is lithium salt. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution further contains compound(s) comprising organic onium cation, and 1 or more types of anion chosen from tetrafluoroborate anion, hexafluorophosphate anion, bis (oxalate) borate anion and difluoro oxalatoborate anion. The organic onium cation is tetra-alkyl ammonium cation. The electrochemical capacitor has a polarizing electrode containing activated carbon.
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a differential pair (2) equipped with a pair of transistors (Q23, Q24), which are connected to a constant current source (26), and compares input voltage and a reference voltage. A determination output part (3) produces and outputs the variation of the power supply voltage of the differential pair. A determination signal (So) of predetermined logic is driven according to the height relationship between the input voltage and the reference voltage. A logic level maintenance part (4) prevents momentary inversion of the determination signal.    USE - Comparison circuit for use in a vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The comparison circuit outputs a determination signal in the correct logic based on the height relationship between an input voltage and a reference voltage even if the power supply voltage carries out nose dive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an output drive device    (2) an electronic controller provided with the microcomputer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a comparison circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transistors (Q23, Q24)    Determination signal (So)    Comparison circuit (1)    Differential pair (2)    Determination output part (3)    Logic level maintenance part (4)    Constant current source (26)
NOVELTY - The device has switch (25) between series circuit (23) of charging circuit (19) and switch (21), and ground, and switch (29) between connection point of capacitor (27) and load (15), and ground. The power from main power supply (11) is supplied to load by turning on switch (29) and off switches (21,25) during load normal operation. The capacitor is charged by turning on switches (21,29) and off switch (25) during vehicle braking. The power from supply and capacitor is supplied to load by turning on switch (25) and off switches (21,29) during vehicle acceleration.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the capacitor can be increased. The braking energy can be recovered and thus efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main power supply (11)    Load (15)    Charging circuit (19)    Switches (21,25,29)    Series circuit (23)    Capacitor (27)
NOVELTY - The connector unit (5) has an electric-energy converter (10) for converting direct current electric power into alternating current electric power. The electric-energy converter has an insulation adhesive layer (26) anchored to a metal wiring (23) connected with an electrode of a semiconductor chip (11). A heat sink (21) thermally radiates the heat from the semiconductor chip and the metal wiring. The recessed portions (21g,23g) are formed at the contact region of the insulation adhesive layer with the heat sink and the metal wiring respectively.    USE - Connector unit for rotary electric vehicle (claimed) such as motor used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in electric vehicle, compressor used in refrigerator, generator and power semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components used are reduced and the manufacturing cost is reduced. The peeling of the adhesive surface in the insulation adhesive layer is suppressed and thus the reliability is improved and the wiring cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of connector unit.    Connector unit (5)    Electric-energy converter (10)    Semiconductor chip (11)    Heat sink (21)    Recessed portions (21g,23g)    Metal wiring (23)    Insulation adhesive layer (26)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a vehicle body (1), a rotary battery-energy storage apparatus (2) which is mounted in the vehicle body, a propulsion motor (3) provided between the rear wheels for propelling the rear wheels, a device for electrical storage (4), a charger (5), and a power source plug (6).    USE - Electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to common passenger car, wheelchair with electric motor, bicycle with electric motor, two-wheel vehicle with electric motor, electric train, bus, hybrid vehicle, electric forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Lightweight and inexpensive since number of devices for electrical storage is reduced. Reduces degradation in repeated use. Enables easy replenishment of energy in the event of emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the structure of electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Rotary battery-energy storage apparatus (2)    Propulsion motor (3)    Device for electrical storage (4)    Charger (5)    Power source plug (6)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle includes a flywheel (2) that is equipped with an electrical storage unit additional to a main charge storage device (5). A motor and generator mechanism (3) converts power stored in the electrical storage unit into rotational kinetic energy.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy stored in the electrical storage unit of the flywheel can be replenished quickly, when required during emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Fly wheel (2)    Motor and generator mechanism (3)    Propulsion motor (4)    Main charge storage device (5)
NOVELTY - A vehicle mounting structures has spare tire (21), in which a battery pack (31) is loaded, containing a wheel (22) to be loaded up into the luggage room of a vehicle The battery pack is of substantially circle columnar shape, and contains predefined battery cells. The battery cells are supplied while cooling with a fan. On the outer periphery of the fan, the battery cells provide an interval in the peripheral direction. Cooling air flows radially from the fan between the adjoining battery cells.    USE - Vehicle mounting structure for battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively utilizes the space on a vehicle, and appropriately protects battery from outside load or impact, by incorporating a spare tire, which contains a wheel to be loaded into the luggage room of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the inner side of the spare tire.    Spare tire (21)    Wheel (22)    Battery pack (31)    Battery control apparatus (33)    Exhaust gas chamber (41)
NOVELTY - A whisker formation component has a whisker base material layer and a whisker forming layer on a porous base material. The whisker base material layer is formed on both surfaces of porous base material. The whisker base material layer contains a metal component. The whisker forming layer contains metal oxide as main component. The porous base material, whisker base material layer and whisker forming layer contains different materials. The melting point of metal component is lower than melting point of porous base material component in porous base material.    USE - Whisker formation component is used for shock absorber, capacitor, damping material, and as collector for fuel cell and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The whisker formation component has high formation density. The shock absorber formed using whisker formation component has excellent vibration-proofing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A whisker formation component has a whisker base material layer and a whisker forming layer on a porous base material. The whisker base material layer is formed on both surfaces of porous base material. The surface of whisker base material layer is coated uniformly. The whisker base material layer contains a metal component. The whisker forming layer contains metal oxide as main component. The porous base material, whisker base material layer and whisker forming layer contains different materials. The melting point of metal component is lower than melting point of porous base material component in porous base material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of whisker formation component which involves forming whisker base material layer and whisker forming layer and heating beyond the melting point of metal component under inert gas atmosphere with trace amount of oxygen.
NOVELTY - The forklift has a connection unit (1) for connecting and releasing a battery tray (65) at left and right sides of a vehicle body (60). Another connection unit (2) connects and releases the battery tray and a mast carriage. An operation unit (3) operates the connections units. The mast carriage carries out a back-and-forth movement of a mast along a straddle arm (61) extended in front-back direction of the forklift. The battery tray carries out a back-and-forth movement of a battery (64) along the straddle arm. A drive unit drives the back-and-forth movement of the carriage.    USE - Reach type forklift truck for performing loading and load-receiving operation in a warehouse.    ADVANTAGE - The battery tray is firmly connected on the sides of the vehicle body, thus maintaining position of the battery at a stabilized state, and enabling stable working. The battery tray has a shallow bottom, thus allowing easy replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower part of a reach type forklift in partial sectional.    Connection units (1, 2)    Operation unit (3)    Vehicle body (60)    Straddle arm (61)    Battery (64)    Battery tray (65)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (16) has a normally open internal relay (21) interposed on an electrical wiring of a capacitor (20). A control is used for performing opening and closing of the internal relay. An adapter forms a discharge circuit of the capacitor when the internal relay is closed.    USE - Capacitor apparatus for use in a battery of a vehicle such as diesel car and gasoline-powered car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The time of charging from the outer side with respect to the over discharge and the insertion/removal operation can be handled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a capacitor apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor apparatus (16)    Capacitor (20)    Internal relay (21)    Ignition relay (25)    Ignition switch (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves implanting fluorine atoms in an upper part of a wall of an opening (3) formed on a silicon substrate (1), where the opening is in the form of a rectilinear trench. The upper part of the wall is oxidized. A portion of a non implanted part of the opening is etched or dopants are implanted in an oxide layer formed on the upper part of the wall, where the dopants are chosen from boron, phosphorus and arsenic.    USE - Method for treating a wall of an opening in a silicon substrate e.g. lightly doped N-type silicon substrate and silicon fuel cell support, to form a heavily doped buried housing or to realize an etching e.g. isotropic, plasma or wet etching, on a portion of the wall for forming an electronic component e.g. vertical junction FET (all claimed), on the substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method treats the walls of the opening or a vertical trench, only on an adapted depth for forming the heavily doped buried housing or for realizing the etching on the portion of the wall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vertical junction FET formed in a lightly doped N-type silicon substrate    (2) a silicon fuel cell support comprising vertical traversing openings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view representing a step for forming a heavily doped buried housing extending from walls of an opening formed in a silicon substrate.    Silicon substrate (1)    Opening (3)    Thick oxide layer (29)    Thin oxide layer (31)    Zone (32)    Doped region (33)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has electrical energy storage units (20) arranged in a single case (32), and cooling units for cooling the storage units by convection. The cooling units produce flow of cooling air circulating in the case in a manner to scavenge the storage units. The case has units for increasing the speed of the cooling air flow during circulation of the airflow in the case from an upstream to a downstream. The case is arranged at level of the storage units to present a pipeline section decreasing from the upstream to the downstream, along a flow direction of the air flow.    USE - Device for supplying power to an electrical machine such as alterno-starter, of an electric and/or hybrid type motor vehicle, and being connected to the electrical machine of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling units increase amount of heat retained by the airflow on the storage units located downstream in the flow direction of the airflow. The case includes the units for increasing the speed of cooling air flow during circulation of airflow in case from upstream to downstream, so that the gradual increase in speed of the air flow helps to cool the storage units located at downstream, thus cooling the storage units evenly without affecting the operation of the storage units. The operation of the power supply device is more reliable and efficient with long usage life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Power supply device (10)    Electrical energy storage units (20)    Single case (32)    Blades (44)    Ventilator (46)
NOVELTY - The utilizing method involves using the energy lost by braking effect at time of vehicle deceleration to wind up a spring (1), and releasing the stored energy from the spring at time of vehicle acceleration. The released energy is imparted as auxiliary power to the driving wheels (3).    USE - Method for utilizing spring power during acceleration of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Relieves load at time of vehicle starting, as well as contributes to improvement of fuel consumption and reduction of exhaust emissions or carbon monoxide, since energy lost during braking is used to wind up spring and stored energy is released during vehicle acceleration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the main part of the apparatus imparting motive power of a vehicle to the driving wheels.    Spring (1)    Transmission shaft (2)    Driving wheels (3)    Pulley (8)    Differential gear (9)
NOVELTY - A plate (10) having several ribs (12) supports the battery (20) in a normal position. A cooling channel (14) contacts the ribs. The bottom face of each cooling channel has a corrugation shaped structure along the flow direction of cooling air.    USE - Device for cooling battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery is improved. The generation of shrinkage cavity in the plate is restrained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate (10)    Ribs (12)    Cooling channel (14)    Recessed portion (16)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The card-shaped sensor (10) is mounted in flow path (2) formed between the substrates (102,104). The heat generating resistor and temperature measuring resistors are formed on one side of resin film strip (12) provided in card-shaped sensor for measuring the thermal value of to-be-measured fluid.    USE - Thermal flow rate sensor for fuel cell system of notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of fluid is detected efficiently and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermal flow rate sensor.    Flow path (2)    Card-shaped sensor (10)    Resin film strip (12)    Thermal flow rate sensor (100)    Substrates (102,104)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains magnesium, aluminum, nickel and cobalt as constitutional element, ruthenium and/or palladium. The ruthenium metal particles and/or palladium metal particles have average particle diameter of 0.5-20 nm. The content of metal ruthenium and/or metal palladium is 0.05-5 weight%. The catalyst decomposes 2C or more hydrocarbon.    USE - Catalyst is used for manufacturing mixed reformed gas, and fuel cell (both claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and caulking-proof property.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises a collector and an electrode layer containing an active material, an electroconductive agent and a binder. The collector has surface roughness (Rzjis) of 5 mu m or less. The peeling strength between the electrode layer and collector is 0.1 N/mm or more. The binder contains fluorine as main component. The electroconductive agent is carbon material chosen from graphite, amorphous carbon and fibrous carbon. The collector is aluminum foil.    USE - Positive electrode is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having low resistance and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode comprises a collector and an electrode layer containing an active material, an electroconductive agent and a binder. The collector has surface roughness (Rzjis) of 5 mu m or less. The peeling strength between electrode layer and collector is 0.1 N/mm or more. The binder contains fluorine as main component. The electroconductive agent is carbon material chosen from graphite, amorphous carbon and fibrous carbon. The collector is aluminum foil. The active material is chosen from lithium manganate, lithium nickelate, lithium cobaltate, manganese nickel lithium cobaltate and olivine type iron phosphate.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a control device which judges whether the current instruction value is below water balance value, when water content of a fuel cell is below a predetermined threshold, and accumulation amount of accumulation device is above a predetermined threshold. The control device switches a fuel cell from generation state to temporary stop state, when the current instruction value is below water balance value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, ship, aircraft, etc, and power generation system for building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is controlled efficiently by the control device such that over-exhaustion state is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling 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 - The battery pack comprises several secondary battery cells (302-308) mounted in a receiving portion of pack case (B). The connectors (100,102) are located between the battery cells arranged along longitudinal and lateral directions, and are connected to a lower electrode terminal of front battery cell and an upper electrode terminal of rear battery cell in mechanical coupling manner along longitudinal direction. The connector is elastically pressed, while locating between the battery cells.    USE - Battery pack used in laptop computer (claimed). Can also be used in portable DVD players, small-sized personal computer (PC), electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be assembled easily and the connection structure between the electrode terminals of battery cells can be maintained stably. The short circuit connection between the battery cells can be prevented and battery cells can be protected from external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery pack.    Connectors (100,102)    Coupling portion (130)    Battery cells (302-308)    Pack case (B)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst is made by forming metal oxide nanowires directly on carbon fibers by oxidative thermal evaporation of metal powder in an oxygen-containing inert gas atmosphere and depositing the nanowires on carbon fibers; and depositing nanoparticles of a catalytic metal on the metal oxide nanowires.    USE - Method of making a supported catalyst for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can provide catalyst support material for more effectively carrying and dispersing particles of an expensive catalyst material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising electrode(s) comprising carbon fibers carrying inorganic nanowires directly grown on the carbon fibers, and the inorganic nanowires carrying deposited nanoparticles of a catalytic material. The inorganic nanowires are formed of metal oxides or metal nanowires coated with carbon nanotube shells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a horizontal tubular furnace with inserted quartz tube for the synthesis of metal oxide nanowires under flowing oxygen-containing argon from precursor metal powder contained in an alumina boat.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell arrangement (2) with fuel cells (3) that outputs a cell voltage. A vehicle drive is formed as a primary load (9), with multiple secondary loads (10), and a control device (4) controls the primary and secondary loads. The control device is formed to be programmable and/or wired to reset a control circuit in a special operating mode of the system, where the secondary loads is switched on and/or off as a manipulated variable to maintain an output voltage (U) as a reference variable, at a low voltage value which is formed by the cell voltage of less than 0.45 Volts.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a mobile energy provider to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is formed to be programmable and/or wired to reset the control circuit in the special operating mode of the system, where the secondary loads is switched on and/or off as the manipulated variable to maintain the output voltage as the reference variable, at the low voltage value which is formed by the cell voltage of less than 0.45 Volts, so that the system can implement an intelligent control strategy for operation of the fuel cell system even in special operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Output voltage (U)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell arrangement (2)    Fuel cells (3)    Control device (4)    Primary load (9)    Secondary loads (10)
NOVELTY - The unit has an anode outlet line (10) e.g. hydrogen drain pipe, extending from a fuel cell stack penetrating inside an upper part of a water trap (20). A water trap outlet valve (80) is attached to an end of the anode outlet line. A cooling agent outlet line (30) extends from the fuel cell stack and is connected to the upper part of the water trap. A cooling agent outlet pipe (90) extends from the anode outlet line towards the base of the water trap. The cooling agent outlet pipe has diameter smaller than that of the anode outlet line.    USE - Water trap unit for a fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, passenger vehicle such as sports-utility vehicle, bus, lorry, commercial vehicle, water vehicle such as boat and ship, and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The anode outlet line penetrates inside the upper part of the water trap and is connected to the water trap outlet valve, and the cooling agent outlet pipe extends from the anode outlet line towards the base of the water trap, thus discharging hydrogen and cooling agent at the same time to remove and/or to exclude the hydrogen outlet valve and/or the silencer and the humidity removal line, and hence reducing the manufacturing costs. The unit allows the cooling agent to absorb the discharge noise of hydrogen and reduce the discharge noise without the silencer and the inflammation of the discharged hydrogen. The unit is designed such that unfreezing of the cooling agent under use of hot wire requires a lower thermal load and avoids the need for level sensors, thus preventing the performance degradation of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water trap unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anode outlet line (10)    Water trap (20)    Cooling agent outlet line (30)    Water trap outlet valve (80)    Cooling agent outlet pipe (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a fuel cell system for reaction of fuel with an oxidant, where the fuel cell system is switchable between a resting condition and an operating condition. Power is supplied to a load in resting condition by an energy storage device (7). The fuel and/or the oxidant are actively moved into the fuel cell system in the resting condition. Movement of the oxidants in the resting condition is converted by controlling flow machines (11e, 11f).    USE - Method for controlling a fuel i.e. hydrogen, cell system for supplying power to a load system of a vehicle with an auxiliary load, flow machine, illuminant and drive motor.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the strategy for controlling the fuel cell system in resting condition, avoids too far spreading of the operating voltages of different fuel cells in the fuel cell system, allows the reactant distribution in the fuel cell system to be adjusted in such a manner that effective or even optimal conditions are enabled for re-starting and/or transferring from the resting condition to the operating condition. The method allows the accumulations to be avoided during resting condition by the active movement of the reactants, and avoids the water condensation or condensate accumulation in the fuel cells due to the drying effect by the reactant movement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block of a fuel cell system.    Hydrogen supply unit (2)    Oxidant supply unit (3)    Cooling water supply unit (4)    Sensor unit (5)    Direct current/direct current converter (6)    Energy storage device (7)    Flow machines (11e, 11f)
NOVELTY - The generator has vehicle-inner sided and vehicle-external sided arranged contact areas (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4), through which heat is emitted in a vehicle operation and body heat of a passenger and solar radiation is injected. The vehicle-external sided contact area is arranged for receiving frictional heat in a tire i.e. vehicle tire. The vehicle-inner sided contact area is arranged for receiving the body heat at a steering wheel and an armrest. A third contact area is arranged on a surface for receiving the heat produced by the solar radiation.    USE - Thermoelectric generator i.e. micro generator, for use as an electrical energy source in a vehicle by an electrical consumer.    ADVANTAGE - The generator realizes energy savings potentials, increases life span of the electrical consumers in the vehicle, reduces energy consumption of a vehicle battery for the supply of the electrical consumers, avoids changing of batteries and reduces maintenance costs of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an application of a thermoelectric generator as electrical energy source for electrical consumers in a vehicle.    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Vehicle-inner sided and vehicle-external sided arranged contact areas (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)    Electrical consumer (3)    Vehicle key (3.3)
NOVELTY - Metal microparticles are supplied on the surface of carbon black in a thin fluid layer by liquid phase reduction process, and metal-supported carbon is manufactured. The thin fluid layer is formed between pair of treatment planes arranged opposite to each other such that planes are adjoined and separated, and plane(s) is relatively rotated with respect to other.    USE - Manufacture of metal-supported carbon used as catalyst for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed), such as polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-supported carbon is stably manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of crystal containing fullerene molecule and fullerene nanowhisker nanofiber nanotube, which involves uniformly mixing solution containing solvent (S1) dissolving fullerene, and solution containing solvent (S2) having fullerene solubility less than that of solvent (S1), and supplying mixture between adjoined and separated treatment surfaces; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of crystal containing fullerene molecule and fullerene nanowhisker nanofiber nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of manufacturing apparatus of crystal containing fullerene molecule and fullerene nanowhisker nanofiber nanotube.    Casing (3)    Ring (10)    Holder (11)    Shaft (50)    Fluid supply portion (p2)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing working, counter and reference electrodes, and determining initial masses of the working electrodes. Five slow cyclic voltammograms are determined. A potential hold is provided for a predetermined period time. Three slow cyclic voltammograms are determined. The working electrode is rinsed, soaked and vacuum dried. Mass change incurred during the potential hold is determined. The process is repeated with additional working electrodes.    USE - Method for testing a high-throughput of fuel cell electrode materials.    ADVANTAGE - The working electrode is rinsed, soaked and vacuum dried, the mass change incurred during the potential hold is determined, and the process is repeated with additional working electrodes, thus effectively determining the high-throughput of the fuel cell electrode materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a High-throughput testing system for fuel cell electrode materials.    Computer (C)    Constant temperature bath (CTB)    Multi-channel potentiostat (MCP)    Refrigerated circulator (RC)    Electrochemical cells (1-6)
NOVELTY - An electrode compound material layer containing electrode active material and having interconnected space is formed on a collector. The collector has a conductive material layer containing electroconductive material, on a thin film base material. A solution containing polymeric active material monomer comprising conductive polymer monomer and/or radical polymeric monomer is permeated into space of electrode compound material layer. Electric potential is applied, and active material monomer is electrolytically polymerized to manufacture electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for electrical storage device e.g. lithium secondary battery used for motor vehicles and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolytic polymerization is uniformly carried out. The resistance in interface between collector and electrode compound material layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode compound material layer containing electrode active material and having interconnected space is formed on a collector. The collector has a conductive material layer containing electroconductive material, on a thin film base material containing aluminum (alloy), nickel (alloy) or stainless steel. A solution containing polymeric active material monomer comprising conductive polymer monomer and/or radical polymeric monomer is permeated into space of electrode compound material layer. Electric potential is applied, and active material monomer is electrolytically polymerized to manufacture electrode. The electroconductive material contains platinum, gold, carbon material, titanium carbide, titanium nitride, zinc oxide and/or titanium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating manufacture of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The support (2) has a thickness ranging between 1 and 5 millimeter, where the support is made of a porous material that is permeable to a fuel of a planar fuel cell. One of outer faces of the support is sealed, and the permeable material is equipped with channels. The material has a porosity ranging between 40-80 percentage, and pore size comprised between 0.5 and 40 micrometer. The material is a thermoplastic polymer such as polyethylene or polyvinylidene fluoride, which is subjected to surface plasticization (3).    USE - Support for supporting a core of a planar fuel cell (claimed) i.e. hydrogen fuel cell, that is utilized for generating electric power for portable application. Can also be used for a liquid fuel cell such as methanol, ethanol, formic acid, glycol ethylene or sodium borohydride fuel cell, and anionic or cationic type electrolyte cell.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the support allows easy and rapid fabrication of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of fabricating a planar fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a planar fuel cell comprising three fuel cell cores arranged on a sealed and porous substrate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Planar fuel cell core support (2)    Surface plasticization (3)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a transverse structure part with a front cross member (4) connected to longitudinal side members to support a light-projecting unit (5). The light-projecting unit has bulbs accessible from an engine compartment (2) by an opening. A parallelepiped battery support (8) accommodating an accumulator battery (1) is located to the rear of the opening. The support has a removable part (9) providing access to the opening from the compartment for changing the dead bulbs by retaining the support in position.    USE - Arrangement for mounting an accumulator battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The removable part provides access to the opening from the compartment for changing the dead bulbs by retaining the support in position, thus permitting a user to change the bulb in an intuitive and inexpensive manner without requiring additional tools and assistance of a garage man. The configuration of the support assures cooling of the battery to ensure better performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for changing a bulb of a light-projecting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed perspective view of a battery support whose removable part form a partition for the support in disengaged position.    Accumulator battery (1)    Engine compartment (2)    Front cross member (4)    Light-projecting unit (5)    Parallelepiped battery support (8)    Removable part (9)
NOVELTY - The automobile with a hybrid drive, with an integrated battery (11), has the fuel tank (10) in at least one row under the floor and/or the rear seat. Each tank is horizontal and/or along the vehicle line. The battery module is behind the rear seat backrest or in the luggage compartment. The battery is integrated in a single housing together with e.g. an inverter, a low direct current-direct current converter and a battery management system.    USE - The battery and fuel tanks are for an automobile with a hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The location of the battery and the fuel tanks gives a compact and efficient automobile structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the automobile with a hybrid drive.    motor (3)    fuel tanks (10)    battery (11)
NOVELTY - The cell has a set of bipolar plates forming a stack and separated from each other by a membrane. A conductive rubber layer extends from one end of the stack to the other end of the stack. The conductive rubber layer has conductive layers that contact the bipolar plates for measuring the voltage at the respective bipolar plate. The conductive plate is attached to the conductive rubber layer by the conductive strips. The conductive strips of each conductive layer contact the conductive rubber layer and the bipolar plates for guiding the voltage to measure value detection.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell surfaces are prevented from getting damaged. The fuel cell enables repeated mountability and maintains the temperature in a stable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage tapping device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The first and second terminals (22, 24) of the detector (50) are separated by an insulating layer (26). The terminals include recesses (36, 38) into which the detector interlocks. The terminals have high thermal conductivity. The detector is constructed to withstand a current of 650 A or more for an interval of 2 seconds, without destruction. It comprises one or more diodes connected in parallel. The diode used is a high power zener diode. The detector includes a base plinth (12), a central detector (14) and a head (16)    USE - A detector providing reversed-polarity protection for vehicle wiring.    ADVANTAGE - The new detector prevents extensive damage which can be caused by reversed polarity. It protects equipment distributed throughout the vehicle, which contains e.g. semiconductors and electrolytic capacitors. It can be connected between a terminal for external supply, used e.g. when jump starting, and the vehicle bodywork. It alternatively forms part of a battery clamp. Reversed polarity causes a heavy short circuit current to flow in the detector. This is tolerated for a given interval. A pyrotechnic switch is not needed, and the high cost of its replacement is avoided. The detector is designed for economical manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM IS INCLUDED FOR the corresponding method of protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of the detector.    base plinth (12)    central detector (14)    head (16)    first terminal (22)    second terminal (24)    insulating layer (26)    recesses (36, 38)    detector (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery bracket, a mounting nut and a battery lock flashboard. The flashboard includes a flashboard head and an elastic snap buckle. The bracket includes a through hole, and the buckle is placed near a lock hole that is located opposite to the through hole. The head and the lock hole are installed on two ends of the flashboard respectively, and a reinforced hem is arranged on two sides of the flashboard. A battery is placed on an upper part of the bracket that depends on a mounting bracket to be installed tightly by a mounting bolt and the nut.    USE - Bracket device for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides theft-proof effect for the vehicle battery that is mounted on the battery bracket by the battery lock flashboard, thus protecting the benefit for the vehicle user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bracket device.
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery connected with parts of a circuit. A route at 24 volt to 120 volt is connected with a direct current motor through a discharge protective circuit and advance and retreat switches. Another route is connected with a general switch of a car lock through 12 volt voltage regulator, and connected to a biconvex mirror structured LED big front lamp and a direction indicator lamp through the general switch. A third route is connected with an inverter through the discharge protective circuit and an inverter switch, and converted into 220 volt.    USE - Solar electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery improves the electricity generation efficiency and minimizes the energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar electric car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An anode material for super-capacitor battery comprises a lithium-embedded compound composite material that is selected from one of lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganese oxide, lithium nitride, and lithium iron phosphate. The porous carbon material is one of active carbon, mesoporous carbon, carbon nanometer-tube, carbon fiber, and carbon aerogel.    USE - Anode material for super-capacitor battery for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple technology so that the prepared material has large capacity property of battery material and high power property of capacitor material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method for preparing anode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the microscopic view of the anode material for super-capacitor battery.
NOVELTY - A soda-lime silicate glass composition comprises (wt.%) silicon dioxide (SiO2, 70-75); aluminum oxide (Al2O3, 0.1-2.5); sodium oxide (Na2O, 12-15.5); potassium oxide (K2O, 0-1.5); magnesium oxide (MgO, 0-1); calcium oxide (CaO, 8-13); strontium oxide (SrO, 0-0.5); barium oxide (BaO, 0-0.5); boron oxide (B2O3, 0.01-1.5); and antimony oxide (Sb2O3, greater than 0-0.3), cerium oxide (CeO2, greater than 0-0.35) and/or chlorine (Cl, greater than 0-0.3).    USE - Soda-lime silicate glass composition for making glass plate used in buildings, furniture, automobile, or solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass composition has swell factor of 88-94x 10-7/K at 20-350 degrees C, softening point of 720-735 degrees C, melting point of less than or equal to 1475 degrees C, and liquid phase viscosity of greater than 1x 104 Poises. A glass plate made from the glass composition has visible light transmittance of greater than 91.5% (glass plate thickness of 3 mm).
NOVELTY - Preparation of fuel cell catalytic electrode comprises depositing precious metal on catalyst carrier to load catalyst carrier on catalytic electrode supporting body, where depositing precious metal on catalyst carrier comprises putting catalytic electrode supporting body loaded with catalyst carrier into aqueous solution, connecting it with anode of direct current power supply; contacting the cathode with aqueous solution, turning on power supply, to reduce precious metal in precious metal water soluble composite into precious metal simple substance and deposit on catalyst carrier.    USE - The process is useful for preparing fuel cell catalytic electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Preparation of fuel cell catalytic electrode deposits the precious metal on the catalyst carrier via using electrochemical deposition method, which can improve the utility ratio of the catalyst of the obtained catalytic electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of fuel cell catalytic electrode comprises depositing precious metal on catalyst carrier to load the catalyst carrier on the catalytic electrode supporting body, where method of depositing precious metal on catalyst carrier comprises putting catalytic electrode supporting body loaded with the catalyst carrier into the aqueous solution containing precious metal water soluble composite, connecting catalytic electrode supporting body with the anode of direct current power supply; contacting the cathode of the direct current power supply with aqueous solution, turning on the power supply, to reduce the precious metal in the precious metal water soluble composite into precious metal simple substance and deposit on catalyst carrier.
NOVELTY - A conductive high molecular polymer/alloy composite material is formed by coating conductive high molecular polymer on the surface of lanthanum-magnesium-titanium-nickel-cobalt alloy. The mass ratio of metal alloy and conductive high molecular polymer is 100:1-4.    USE - Conductive high molecular polymer-alloy composite material is used for electrode of fuel battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive high molecular polymer-alloy composite material is prepared simply and economically. The battery including alloy electrode comprising conductive high molecular polymer-alloy composite material, has improved charging and discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conductive high molecular polymer/alloy composite material is formed by coating conductive high molecular polymer on the surface of lanthanum-magnesium-titanium-nickel-cobalt (AB3) alloy. The mass ratio of metal alloy and conductive high molecular polymer is 100:1-4. The lanthanum-magnesium-titanium-nickel-cobalt alloy is of formula: La0.7Mg0.3-xTixNiyCo3.5-y, where x is 0 to 0.15 and y is 2 to 3.5. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of conductive high molecular polymer-alloy composite material. Acid such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid and oxidant such as ammonium sulfate or anhydrous ferric chloride, are used in the preparation of composite material.
NOVELTY - A colloid storage battery comprises a highly conductive starting colloid electrolyte.    USE - The colloid storage battery is useful for fields of telecommunication, electric installation, emergency supply, warning systems, solar energy storing system, and security system comprising automobile, motorcycle and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The invention adopts once pouring, has simple technique and can ensure stability of gel. Moreover, it idle capacity in 20 hours of the battery is not less than 100 minutes, where the starting measure at low temperature of negative 18 degrees C has voltage at 5 seconds of larger than 9V; and the time that constant current discharging voltage of larger than 8.4V is more than 60 seconds, which is better than standard code of lead acid storage battery for starting. Additionally, the colloid storage battery has good low-temperature starting performance and wide accommodation for environmental temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a manufacturing method of the colloid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting mass flow rates of a high humidification gas and a dry gas to a preset value. The humidification gas and the dry gas are mixed, and a dew point of the mixed gas is measured. A steam partial pressure is calculated based on a dew point measured value. The mass flow rate of the dry gas is made to increase until the steam partial pressure reaches below a preset steam-partial-pressure maximum value. The steam partial pressure analyzes the mixed gas below the steam partial-pressure maximum value.    USE - High humidification gas-analysis method for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method mixes the high humidification gas and the dry gas and generates the mixed gas, so that the mixed gas is below the preset steam-partial-pressure maximum value, thus analyzing high humidification gas while inhibiting the influence of the life cycle on the analysis unit by the high humidification gas even if the analysis unit cannot perform an analysis of the high humidification gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high humidification gas analyzing apparatus comprising an analysis object gas supply unit to supply high humidification gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high humidification gas analyzing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Diluent gas supply unit (10)    Flow volume adjustment units (11, 12)    Solenoid valves (13-15)    Dew point measurement unit (16)    Gas-analysis unit (17)    Control unit (18)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has two negative electrode poles (4) and two positive electrode poles provided on a tank cover (1). Two homo-polar poles are placed symmetrical to an axial line, where the homo-polar poles are connected in the tank cover by embedded special lead base alloy bus bars (5).    USE - Lead-acid accumulator for polarity of automobile cables.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is convenient to use, and reduces storage rate. The accumulator reduces use and waste of non-ferrous metal resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead-acid accumulator.    Tank cover (1)    Tank body (2)    Negative electrode pole (4)    Special lead base alloy bus bar (5)
NOVELTY - The dynamo van has two dynamo vans and an electric output of each van is connected in parallel by a cable. A generator is set on each dynamo van and is installed with a synchronous regulator with a communication port.    USE - Mobile low-voltage synchronous dynamo van.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamo van has good flexibility and supplies power by several generator sets. The van is connected and combined according to a load in damaged area, thus satisfying effectively needs of emergency power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mobile low-voltage synchronous dynamo van.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a boosting power transformer with a set of primary coil windings and corresponding input wiring terminal. The boosting power transformer is provided with two high-voltage outputs that are 6 kilovolts and 10 kilovolts. A set of secondary coil windings of the power transformer has two sets of output wiring terminals, a neutral point wiring terminal and two sets of high-voltage wiring terminals.    USE - Mobile boosting power transformation vehicle for use in an urban area and a mining area during burst disaster rescue.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle realizes power supply conversion of two high voltages, so as to meet demands of emergency power supply grids with different powers. The vehicle is moved in a fast manner and convenient to use. The vehicle has wide adaptive range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mobile boosting power transformation vehicle.
NOVELTY - The station has generating machines with power output terminals connected in parallel to input terminals of voltage booster transformer vehicles or low-voltage electric fence by a cable. A supply monitoring device is connected with the output terminals of the generating machines by a signal transducer. An analog to digital (A/D) data sampling card converts load signal sampled by load signal transducers into digital signal and transmits the digital signal to an industrial personal computer.    USE - Emergency power supply station for city and mineral regions.    ADVANTAGE - The supply station integrates single generating or multi-generating, multi-level voltage transfer and monitoring functions. The supply station has strong flexibility, and is fast and flexible to use. The supply station can quickly reach region of rescuing and relieving work to timely and effectively resolve emergency supply for sudden rescuing and relieving work in city, and another regions with different loads and voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an emergency power supply station.
NOVELTY - The anode separator (20) has several cooling water flow path (26) which are formed in the back of an opposing surface with respect to a membrane electrode assembly (11), in parallel to a reactive gas flow path (24). The distance from the membrane electrode assembly to the bottom face of a communicating path (27) is provided shorter than the distance from the membrane electrode assembly to the bottom face of the reactive gas flow path.    USE - Anode separator for fuel cell used for moving vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of the cooling water flow path can be reduced. The cooling capability can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the single cell including the communicating path of the anode separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Anode separator (20)    Reactive gas flow path (24)    Cooling water flow path (26)    Communicating path (27)
NOVELTY - Current foil laminating portions (22a,22b) has inclined surfaces (24a,24b) with respect to winding axial direction of winding electrode structure (20). Current collection elements (10a,10b) with current collection surfaces (14a,14b) inclines with respect to inclined surfaces of current foil laminating portion. The current collector foil lamination portion and the current collection elements are connected such that an electro-conductive element (40) is inserted between the inclined surfaces of the current foil laminating portions and current collection elements.    USE - Battery with winding type electrode structure for personal computer and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wrinkles and slack produced in the winding electrode structure are prevented by the simple structure, hence reliable battery is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collection elements (10a,10b)    Current collection surfaces (14a,14b)    Winding electrode structure (20)    Current foil laminating portions (22a,22b)    Inclined surfaces (24a,24b)
NOVELTY - The amount of self discharge of each module among the modules (A,B) is determined by circulating an electrolyte solution with rated flow within the modules. The modules are driven after setting the modular electrolyte solution flow volume with few amount of self discharge larger, for equalizing the electrical potential difference between the modules.    USE - Operating method of redox flow cell of multiple module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical potential difference between the modules is reduced without reducing the efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of redox flow cell of multiple module structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solution tanks (2A,2B)    Electrolyte solution tanks (3A,3B)    Voltmeters (21A,21B)    Cell stacks (100A,100B)    Computer (200)    Modules (A,B)
NOVELTY - The temperature control structure has a bimetal (13) that contacts with a battery (12) positioned in a position apart from a floor panel (15). The bimetal transfers the heat of the battery in the floor panel. The bimetal transforms so that the contact area with respect to the battery is decreased when the temperature of the battery is lower than a threshold-value.    USE - Temperature control structure of battery used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation of the battery can be suppressed when the temperature of the battery is lower than the threshold-value. The battery output corresponding to the vehicle output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the temperature control structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (12)    Bimetal (13)    Fastening bolt (14)    Floor panel (15)    Housing (121)
NOVELTY - The energy re-use vehicle has a suspended system mounted with a vibrational energy recovery system. A thermoelectricity electric generating set is mounted at a portion tightly adhered on an engine, where the energy recovery system and the thermoelectricity electric generating set are connected with a storage battery through a charging circuit. A rotating shaft is mounted with a current converter that is connected with the storage battery through the charging circuit. A solar panel is mounted on a shell and connected with the storage battery of the vehicle via the charging circuit.    USE - Energy re-use vehicle i.e. oil-electricity hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes remainder energy source and potential energy source efficiently. The multi-element energy source re-use vehicle has strong power and high rate of economizing petrol, is environment-friendly and free from pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an energy re-use vehicle.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device has a universal serial bus (USB) plug connector (101) connected to an electric power supply source. An electrical double layer capacitor (105) stores an electrical energy through the plug connector. A voltage conversion unit (104) converts the output voltage from the capacitor into a predetermined voltage. A cap (2) has a USB receptacle connector (201) which is connected to the output of the voltage conversion unit. An electrode (202) supplies the output of receptacle connector to an exterior of the storage device.    USE - Electrical storage device such as manganese dry cell battery and alkaline dry cell battery. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery for use in wrist watch, portable music player ,mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The need for charger can be avoided and the charging time can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical storage device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cap (2)    USB plug connector (101)    Voltage-conversion unit (104)    Electrical double layer capacitor (105)    USB receptacle connector (201)    Electrode (202)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen off-gas treatment apparatus comprises plasma processing unit (10) which makes mixed gas containing hydrogen off gas and oxygen gas into radical state.    USE - Hydrogen off-gas treatment apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used as material for vehicle mounting.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus processes hydrogen off-gas safely and rapidly and has low cleanup cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen off-gas treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen off-gas treatment apparatus.    Plasma processing unit (10)    Gas flow path (11)    Electrode (12,13)    Gas supply unit (15)    High voltage power supply (20)
NOVELTY - The temperature control structure has a discharge pipe (2) that discharges the waste gas out of vehicle interior. A turbine blade (25) rotates by contacting the waste gas in the discharge pipe. A torque converter (23) transmits the rotational force of turbine blade to a stirring blade (21) that stirs a coolant (13) for cooling a battery pack (12).    USE - Temperature control structure of electrical storage apparatus for vehicle (claimed) including electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The drive cost associated with the stirring of coolant can be reduced, as the driving force of stirring blade is obtained from the waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of temperature control structure for electrical storage apparatus of vehicle.    Discharge pipe (2)    Battery pack (12)    Coolant (13)    Stirring blade (21)    Torque converter (23)    Turbine blade (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery for supplying electric power to an electric equipment, and a starter for receiving the electric power supply from the battery and to restart an engine. A current consumer receives the electric power supply from the battery. A current-consumer control unit limits the current consumer when the voltage of the battery falls, or when the fall of voltage is forecasted. A control unit prohibits control by the current-consumer control unit at the time of restarting of the engine in which the voltage of the battery falls after the automatic stop.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents switching of the relay between the battery at the time of limiting the current consumer which is operating at the time of the stop of the engine by idling the stop at the time of engine restarting. The apparatus eliminates the current consumer. The apparatus sharply decreases the frequency-of-occurrence of the switching sound of the relay, and improves the merchantable quality of the vehicle. The apparatus decreases the switching frequency of the relay significantly, and improves the durability of the relay significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a process involved in a vehicle control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an inner ring side (17) fixed with respect to a suspension system of a vehicle. An outer ring side (15) is arranged on an outer side of the inner ring side. A hub bearing (16) is interposed between the inner and outer sides. An outer plate (42) transmits an output from a counter gearing system (31) arranged at inward of the inner side to the outer side. A sealing member includes seal parts that prevent mixing of a lubricant carrying out lubrication of the bearing, and another lubricant carrying out lubrication of the gearing system.    USE - Wheel drive device for driving a wheel by decelerating rotational force of a motor in a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seal parts of the sealing member prevent mixing with one lubricant carrying out lubrication of the bearing, and another lubricant carrying out lubrication of the counter gearing system, thus shortening the dimension of an axle direction and reducing the size of the device, and hence suppressing the deformation of the ring gear and improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a wheel drive device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Outer ring side (15)    Hub bearing (16)    Inner ring side (17)    Counter gearing system (31)    Planetary gear mechanism (32)    Output plate (42)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a helmet housing box (20) placed below a seat (30), and an opening (22) at a top surface for permitting insertion and removal of a helmet. An engine (40) is located in front and back regions of the helmet housing box. A fuel spray device (44) i.e. carburetor, is placed above the engine. A battery housing part (10) is placed in front of the helmet housing box in a position above the fuel spray device, where the battery housing part defines a bottom hole passing through a bottom surface, and a support for supporting a battery (12) attached to cover the bottom hole.    USE - Straddle type vehicle i.e. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle comprises the battery and the engine both containing heavy weight concentrated in the vehicle fore-and-aft direction so that the driving characteristics and operability of the vehicle can be improved. A space between the fuel spray device and the seat can be utilized as a battery housing space so that the battery housing space can be effectively utilized as a space for other parts. The vehicle includes a lid serving as a part of an inner wall of the helmet housing box so that the battery can be easily checked and replaced from an inner side of the helmet housing box by opening the seat and removing the lid, thus improving the battery maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external side view of a construction of a straddle type vehicle.    Battery housing part (10)    Battery (12)    Helmet housing box (20)    Opening (22)    Seat (30)    Engine (40)    Fuel spray device (44)    Straddle type vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a positive electrode system with a positive electrode (13) including a positive electrode current collector (19), and a positive electrode mixture layer (22) and a negative electrode system including a negative electrode having a negative electrode current collector (16) and a negative-electrode mixture layer (17). The positive electrode system has a positive-electrode mixture layer (20) and the layer (22), each being connected to each other, and each being of different types. A set of through-holes (16a) is formed in the collector (16) arranged between the mixture layers.    USE - Electric storage device for use as a driving storage power source and auxiliary storage power source, in a photovoltaic power generating device and wind power generating device, that is utilized in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motorized wheel chair.    ADVANTAGE - The device enhances energy density and output density without deteriorating durability of the device, thus enhancing energy density and output density, reducing internal resistance when discharge depth is increased, achieving high output, securing durability of the electric storage device and enhancing safety of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view schematically showing an internal structure of an electric storage device.    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode current collector (16)    Through-holes (16a)    Negative-electrode mixture layer (17)    Positive electrode current collector (19)    Positive electrode mixture layers (20, 22)
NOVELTY - The body has a fuel cell system (1) comprising a sensor (101) e.g. acceleration sensor, for detecting a physical quantity e.g. gas pressure, concerning a moving state of the body. Another sensor e.g. gas concentration sensor, detects a physical quantity concerning an operation state of the system. A judgment section receives detection signals from the sensors to judge the presence of the collision based on the detection signals. The section changes a threshold value to be compared with the detected value of the former sensor in accordance with the latter sensor for judging the collision.    USE - Mobile body e.g. fuel cell vehicle such as two-wheeled or four-wheeled car. Can also be used as airplane, ship or a self-propelled robot.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile body inhibits wrong judgment due to road surface interference and missing of the detection feared in a case where threshold value is large. The body prevents the wrong judgment in a case where one of the sensors fails, thus increasing the accuracy of collision judgment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mobile body.    Fuel cell vehicle (S)    Fuel cell system (1)    Airbag system (100)    Sensor (101)    Airbag (201)
NOVELTY - The component has a mobile element, by which a liquid phase is conveyed with a two-phase flow. A separator is arranged in or at the component. The component is formed as a recirculation component (33), particularly as compressor or blower, for an anode circuit (3) of a fuel cell system (1). The separator is arranged below a groove of geometry of the component or stationary or dynamic flow trajectory of the liquid phase of the two-phase flow.    USE - Component for a fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component is formed as a recirculation component, particularly as compressor or blower, for an anode circuit of a fuel cell system and the separator is arranged below a groove of a geometry of the component or stationary or dynamic flow trajectory of the liquid phase of the two-phase flow, and hence ensures that a risk of freezing the component is prevented or reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Anode circuit (3)    Anode side (21)    Recirculation component (33)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a feed line (3) leading to the cathode area (21) of a fuel cell (2), with which a compressor (5) is connected. The compressor is supplied with energy by the fuel cell. The compressor is designed as an electrical load sink of the fuel cell in the start phase of the fuel cell, depending on an adjustable operating mode of the active compressor.    USE - Device for warming up a fuel cell in a start phase.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a feed line leading to the cathode area of the fuel cell, with which a compressor is connected and the compressor is designed as an electrical load sink of the fuel cell in the start phase of the fuel cell, depending on an adjustable operating mode of the active compressor, and hence ensures a lightweight and cost effective device with simple assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for warming up a fuel cell in a start phase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for warming up a fuel cell in a start phase.    Device (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Feed line (3)    Compressor (5)    Cathode area (21)
NOVELTY - The device has one or multiple drain pipes (3), in which the emergent inflammable gas passes. The drain pipe of an ignition unit (5) is existed at each delivery port. A reaction of the emergent gas is produced with the oxygen of an ambient air (4). The ignition unit is made of catalytic operative material e.g. platinum metals, palladium or alloys.    USE - Device for storing inflammable gases such as hydrogen as reaction medium for fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has one or multiple drain pipes, in which the emergent inflammable gas passes and the drain pipe of an ignition unit is existed at each delivery port and the reaction of the emergent gas is produced with the oxygen of the ambient air, and thus the controlling of reaction gas for the fuel cell system in a safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for storing inflammable gases.    Hydrogen storage (1)    Valve (2)    Drain pipes (3)    Ambient air (4)    Catalytic medium (5)
NOVELTY - The bus lines (12) connects several source trains (14) having series connected voltage sources (16) with batteries. A balance lines (22) provides electrical communication between source trains such that voltage source are arranged in parallel groups (28). A balance connector is connected to portion of voltage source, which serves as balance and series lines. The tab of the balance connector provides electrical communication between one of the voltage sources and the common region.    USE - Battery pack for power supply system (claimed) for use in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of each battery which are connected in parallel are monitored by the balance connector, hence the operation of the battery during power failure is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery pack.    Bus lines (12)    Several source trains (14)    Voltage sources (16)    Balance lines (22)    Parallel groups (28)
NOVELTY - A gold and silver alloy is immersed in nitric acid, eroded and cleaned to obtain nanometre porous gold. The gold is fixed on electrode, and put into solution containing noble metal ions. The gold is put into solution does not containing noble metal ion and cleaned. The gold is put into electrolyte solution, and electric potential is applied. The noble metal ions are reduced and fixed on porous gold walls. The quantity of noble metal decorated on porous gold is calculated. Thus, nanometre porous gold is modified with noble metal clad layer.    USE - Modification of nanometre porous gold with noble metal clad layer used for fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gold and silver alloy having thickness of 0.05-1000 micron, width of 0.1-100 cm, length of 0.1-1000 cm and gold quality rate of 10-40% is immersed in 0.1-70 wt.% nitric acid, eroded for 1 second to 1000 minutes at 0-50 degrees C, and cleaned with de-ionized water to obtain nanometre porous gold. The obtained gold is fixed on an electrode, and put into a solution containing 1-10 mmol/dm3 of noble metal ions for 1 seconds to 10 hours, such that nanometre porous gold adsorbs the noble metal ions. The resulting adsorbed gold is put into a solution does not containing noble metal ion or de-ionized water, dipped and cleaned for 1 minute to 10 hours. The clean nanometre porous gold is put into electrolyte solution, and a fixed electric potential capable of reducing noble metal ions is applied. Alternately, potential capable of reducing noble metal ions is linearly scanned from the open circuit potential. The noble metal ions are reduced into noble metal simple substances, and fixed on nanometre porous gold walls. The quantity of noble metal decorated on nanometre porous gold is calculated according to electric quantity of reduction peak of noble metal ions and the valent state of noble metal ions. Thus, nanometre porous gold is modified with noble metal clad layer.
NOVELTY - The adhesive composition comprises an adhesive resin and a hardener. The adhesive resin is selected among nitrile-based rubber, acrylic resins or epoxy-based resins. The hardener is made of polyamine group resin, polyamide resin, acid anhydride or latent hardener.    USE - Adhesive composition for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive composition improves adhesion between separators and minimizes deformation of a membrane-electrode assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell that includes a membrane-electrode assembly, separators, an electricity generator, having a sealing part; and    (2) manufacturing method of the fuel cell that involves heat-treating the single-side of separator to the both sides of membrane-electrode assembly by using the adhesive composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cells.    Fuel cell (110)    Electricity generator (111)    Membrane-electrode assembly (112)    Separators (116)    Sealing part (118)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery cover (5) with an attaching hole (13), that is arranged at the opening of the container (1). The insulation packings (10,11) are interposed between the head (20) of rivet (8) and collar (17) of the insulation gasket (7) and between the battery cover and the collar of the gasket when the cover is fixed to the container by the rivet.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage during the thermo cycle is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery.    Container (1)    Battery cover (5)    Insulation gasket (7)    Rivet (8)    Insulation packings (10,11)    Attaching hole (13)    Collar (17)    Head (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material consists of manganese phosphate iron lithium.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent electroconductivity, energy density and charge-and-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material consists of manganese phosphate iron lithium (LiMn7/8Fe1/8PO4).
NOVELTY - The device has a vent pipe (1) connected to an exhaust pipe of an automobile in series. A middle part of the vent pipe is equipped with a pneumatic machine (2), which transfers kinetic energy and pressure of exhaust gas flow to mechanical transmission. A main shaft (3) of the pneumatic machine is connected with a power input shaft of an electric generator (4) such that the main shaft of pneumatic machine drives the power input shaft of the electric generator. A middle part of the main shaft passes through center of a vane shell (5) in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Electricity generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the oil consumption quantity of the automobile, saves the energy, and lightens the pollution of exhaust gas discharged by the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an electricity generating device.    Vent pipe (1)    Pneumatic machine (2)    Main shaft (3)    Electric generator (4)    Vane shell (5)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a box set on a frame, wheels and a brake handle, where a front side of the box is set with a battery box. A lock body is set on the frame, and a locking hole is set in the lock body. Another locking hole is matched with the former locking hole, and set on the brake handle. A locking chain is set in the battery box, where one end of the chain is set with a third locking hole. The wheels comprise a front wheel and a back wheel, and a cover is set on the battery box.    USE - Anti-theft battery tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle or the battery on the tricycle can be prevented from theft in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an anti-theft battery tricycle.
NOVELTY - An aryltrianhydride compound is new.    USE - Compound (I) for use in fuel cell proton conductive film, separating film, or ion exchange film for chlorine alkali industry.    ADVANTAGE - The compound has high heat and solvent resistances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aryltrianhydride compound of formula (I) is new. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of aryltrianhydride.
NOVELTY - The system has reformer (110) for generating reformed gas using fuel and a valve unit (320) for purging the fuel cell stack (210) by filling the fuel cell stack with carbon dioxide contained in the reformed gas. The valve unit has a supply valve (321) positioned on supply line (312) for interconnecting the reformer and inlet (212) of fuel cell stack. A recovery valve (323) positioned on recovery line (314) interconnects the reformer and outlet (214) of fuel cell stack. A bypass valve positioned on bypass line (316) interconnects the supply line and discharge line.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices, pollution free vehicle, home power equipment, mobile communication equipment, military equipment and medical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be purged by carbon dioxide contained in the reformed gas without using nitrogen. Since separate purging equipment is not utilized, the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purging method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Reformer (110)    Fuel cell stack (210)    Inlet (212)    Outlet (214)    Supply line (312)    Recovery line (314)    Bypass line (316)    Valve unit (320)    Supply valve (321)    Recovery valve (323)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10a) has several thermo-elements (21) which are arranged between heat absorbing unit (11) and a cooling device (12) comprises two electrode plates which produce electric power by a seebeck effect. Each of the elements is arranged with respect to heat absorbing device, such that surfaces containing electrode plates intersect the surface of heat absorbing unit.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation apparatus for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The difference in generated electric power of each thermoelectric module is decreased, hence control complication for adjusting the generated electric power difference is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of thermoelectric power generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric power generation apparatus (10a)    Heat absorbing unit (11)    Cooling device (12)    Heat sink (12a)    Thermo-elements (21)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate has an exposed portion of the core material (31) provided along the side parallel to the longitudinal direction of the core material. A porous membrane (33) is provided around the end face (32b) of the mixture layer (32) in the exposed portion (31a) of the core material. The thickness of the porous membrane portion located at the end face of the mixture layer parallel to the exposed portion of the core material is larger than the thickness of the porous membrane portion located at the center portion of the mixture layer.    USE - Electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable batteries (claimed) for electronic device, power tool used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the porous membrane portion located at the end face of the mixture layer parallel to the exposed portion of the core is larger than the thickness of the porous membrane portion located at the center portion of the mixture layer, the generation of internal short circuit is prevented and the output characteristics of the electrode plate are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the electrode plate.    Core material (31)    Exposed portion (31a)    Mixture layer (32)    End face (32b)    Porous membrane (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an amount of power available from a power source e.g. photo voltaic array (12), at approximately a startup time. A value of a wakeup voltage parameter of an electrical power converter system (10) is adjusted from a value of the wakeup voltage parameter of the system for a previous period based on a determined amount of power available from the source. Power electronics that are brought out of a sleep state are activated, in response to the determined amount of power from the source surpassing a threshold corresponding to the wakeup voltage parameter.    USE - Method for operating an electrical power converter system to transform power from a power source e.g. array of photovoltaic cells, fuel cell system, micro-turbine, and flywheel, for powering electric motor, light, electric heater, household and commercial equipment, telecommunications equipment, computing equipment, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), in a solar based photovoltaic power generation. Can also be used for micro-turbine application i.e. hydroelectrical power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The method adjusts the wakeup voltage periodically to permit earlier connection and operation, thus increasing the performance of power converter systems. The method enables using the least number of photovoltaic cells, thus achieving the desired power output in low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical power converter system comprising a switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an environment comprising an electrical power converter system coupling a periodic source such as a photovoltaic array to a power grid, illustrating a method for operating the electrical power converter system.    Electrical power converter system (10)    Photo voltaic array (12)    Power grid (14)    Main inverter (16)    Direct Current bus (18)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen detection device has a hydrogen recombination device for exothermic catalytic recombination of hydrogen in presence of oxygen into water. A thermometer or temperature sensor determines temperature change occurring during recombination process on catalyst surface of the recombination device. A comparator compares the determined temperature change with stored limit value. A signal output device outputs a signal when the temperature change exceeds the stored limit value.    USE - The hydrogen detection device is used in hydrogen carrying systems for detecting explosive air/hydrogen mixtures and leakages in specific gas volume. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell, hydrogen plant, hydrogen compressor, hydrogen fuel station and hydrogen-operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the hydrogen is detected in specific gas volume by detecting temperature difference during recombination process, the hydrogen measurement and hydrogen reduction to certain fraction can be performed simultaneously. Also the risks from hydrogen radiation can be prevented easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of interlinked device for hydrogen detection.    Seat (4)    Hydrogen detection element (5)
NOVELTY - A vacuum pump (20) evacuates the drying chamber (11). A refrigerant supply unit (13) supplies a refrigerant to the tray (12) that accommodates the diffused layer intermediate product (5) inside the drying chamber to freeze the diffused layer. A heat supply unit (15) supplies to the tray, a sublimation latent heat required for drying the frozen diffused layer intermediate object, while another heat supply unit (19) supplies to the tray, the heat required for baking the dry diffused layer intermediate object.    USE - Vacuum-drying and baking apparatus for manufacture of diffused layer used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of the diffuser layer for fuel cell is enabled in a short time by continuous processing within one apparatus with less number of processes using the vacuum-drying and baking apparatus without requiring conventional processes such as drying in atmospheric pressure, isolation, surface hardening, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vacuum-drying and baking apparatus.    Diffused layer intermediate product (5)    Drying chamber (11)    Tray (12)    Refrigerant supply unit (13)    Heat supply units (15,19)    Vacuum pump (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a control apparatus (6) with a moisture content calculation unit that computes the moisture content in the fuel cell during shutdown of the fuel cell. An alerting unit alerts of predetermined information based on a computed moisture content through a display device (7).    USE - Fuel cell system for providing electric power in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train. Also for use as an electric power generation equipment for a building e.g. residential building, factory.    ADVANTAGE - Enables appropriate notification of the user with information regarding a malfunction resulting from moisture content inside of the fuel cell to accelerate appropriate treatment by the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a 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 system (1)    Control apparatus (6)    Display device (7)    Compressor (14)    Cutoff valve (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has gas diffusion electrodes (32,33) formed on both surfaces of a polymer electrolyte membrane (31). The gas diffusion layers (32b,33b) of the electrodes, diffuse the reactive gas received from separator (20). The outer-periphery-proximate portion of the diffusion layers is pressurized and compressed so as to function as a seal of reactive gas.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas sealing performance of the fuel cell is improved without using separate sealing elements such as an O-ring and a gasket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reactive gas seal method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (20)    Membrane-electrode diffused layer joint structure (30)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (31)    Gas diffusion electrodes (32,33)    Gas diffusion layers (32b,33b)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a catalyst metallic particle in which a catalyst metal body modifies a surface of a carbon nano material precipitated by the carbon nano material when immersing in the salt of a catalyst metal, the solution of a complex and oxidation reduction reaction of a catalyst metal. The catalyst metallic particle is originated in the oxidation reduction reaction of the catalyst metal that is superimposed on the oxidation reduction reaction occurring in the solution. An atomic ratio of the catalyst metal with respect to carbon is about 1 percentage to 25 percentage.    USE - Hydrogen gas sensor for detecting hydrogen gas density in a fuel cell electric vehicle and a domestic fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is reliable with high sensitivity and speed at normal temperature. The sensor can be easily manufactured at low cost. The sensor has low power consumption, and gas selectivity can be effectively achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen gas sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a state of the liquid-phase-oxidation reductive reaction of a hydrogen gas sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text) '    Hydrogen gas sensor (1)    Micro electrodes (2a, 2b)
NOVELTY - The thermophotovoltaic electricity generating system (10) has a heat source (12) that generates thermal emission (14) having different wavelengths. An optical filter (16) performs filtering of the thermal emission into a filtered emission (18). A thermophotovoltaic device (20) receives the filtered emission, and absorbs and converts the thermal emission into electricity.    USE - Thermophotovoltaic electricity generating system used in vehicle to produce electricity from the heat radiated from heat source. Can also be used in nuclear operations, coal operations, internal combustion engines, waste heat from petrochemical, cement, agro and other industrial sources, stationary or mobile internal combustion engines, and stationary or mobile turbine engines.    ADVANTAGE - Provides system that requires low maintenance due to reduced number of moving components. Minimizes wavelengths that negatively affect the performance of the thermophotovoltaic device, while maximizing the wavelengths that are useable by the thermophotovoltaic device for the generation of electricity by incorporating the optical filter in the energy path between heat source and thermophotovoltaic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the thermophotovoltaic electricity generating system.    Thermophotovoltaic electricity generating system (10)    Heat source (12)    Thermal emission (14)    Optical filter (16)    Filtered emission (18)    Thermophotovoltaic device (20)
NOVELTY - The module has capacitor cells (11-14) that are arranged adjacent to each other and forms a pack (10). The negative terminal (11n-14n) and the positive terminal (11p-14p) of each capacitor cells at the top side (11a-14a) and bottom side (11b-14b) are electrically connected to the respective terminals of the adjacent capacitor cell to form parallel and/or series connection. A base element having heat conductive material receives the bottom side of the capacitor pack cell and a heat transmission element is provided between the pack and base element.    USE - Capacitor module for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat transmission element is provided between the pack and base element, hence excellent heat transmission is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of four adjacent arranged capacitor cells.    Pack (10)    Capacitor cells (11-14)    Top side (11a-14a)    Bottom side (11b-14b)    Negative terminal (11n-14n)    Positive terminal (11p-14p)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell stack (1) comprises a housing (2) having support elements (3) for fixing the stack to the chassis of a vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell stack for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack has low weight and can be easily mounted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: An anode module and/or a moistening region are arranged in or on the housing. The housing is made from a deep-drawn metal or plastic. The support elements are made from a lattice support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Housing (2)    Support elements (3)
NOVELTY - For the operation of a vehicle fuel cell system (1), a reformer (3) generates hydrogen fuel gas from a fuel containing hydrogen and an oxidator containing oxygen. At least one fuel cell (2) generates an electric current using the anode gas from the reformer and a cathode gas containing oxygen. During normal reformer working, the fuel and oxidator are in a strong hypostoichiometric feed and, during regeneration are in a weak hypostoichiometric feed.    USE - The system is for the operation of a vehicle fuel cell system    ADVANTAGE - There is a reduced soot formation during normal working and also when hot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    reformer (3)    anode side (4)    cathode side (5)    electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - Method for operating a fuel cell system (1) comprises feeding a fuel and an oxidizer into the reformer (3) during normal operation and feeding anode gas produced from a fuel cell (2) to the reformer during the regeneration operation.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deposition of soot is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: Anode gas is fed to the reformer until the reformer is regenerated in the required periphery or a temperature of the reformer reaches a minimal regeneration temperature. The oxidizer is introduced with a predetermined volume stream so that the temperature of the reformer is raised and the oxidizer feed is stopped as soon as the reformer reaches a maximum regeneration temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Reformer (3)    Electrolyte (6)    Supply unit (8)
NOVELTY - The turbine to generate electricity, has a spring action and it can be fitted to the drive of a commercial vehicle. It has a continuous torque exclusively from the pressure applied by a plate spring packet. A cylinder with inner teeth acts as the stator rotating around a center axis. The drive, in forward or reverse gear, stores up energy in the spring packet to drive the stator.    USE - The spring-powered turbine can be driven by wind, water or a commercial vehicle forward/reverse drive, to store spring energy to drive the stator. (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stored spring energy drives the turbine to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of the turbine.    forward drive cogwheel axis (4)    spring pedestal (6)    slide (7)    plate springs (8)    stator (10)
NOVELTY - The tray (1) has a housing that is formed by multiple extruded sections (1.1). A compressed air container wall (6) is integrated in the extruded section for formation of a compressed air container. Two sealing covers (8) close the compressed air container wall. An outside fastening groove (7) is formed in the extruded section. A removable cover (3) covers an upper opening in the housing. The extruded section is made of aluminum.    USE - Battery tray for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. lorry and tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The battery tray enables simplified and safe connection of compressed air containers. The battery tray is protected from environment influences in an efficient manner. The battery tray is light in weight as the extruded section is made of aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a battery tray with compressed air container walls integrated in extruded sections and fastening grooves.    Battery tray (1)    Extruded sections (1.1)    Removable cover (3)    Compressed air container wall (6)    Outside fastening groove (7)    Sealing covers (8)
NOVELTY - The storage unit (1) has a set of flat cells (2), where each cell includes two conductors (4) and a sheath with front sides (5) and laminar sides (3). The conductors partially project out of the front sides and are electrically connected to each another via connecting elements (6). The connecting elements are assembled on one of the front sides to form a physical unit. The physical unit has a bar and slots, and is molded with plastic. The connecting elements are made of metal e.g. copper or aluminum, and the flat cells are designed as lithium ions or lithium polymer cells.    USE - Electro-chemical energy storage unit for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductors are electrically connected to each another via the connecting elements that are assembled on one of the front sides of the sheath to form the physical unit, thus reducing parts of the electro-chemical energy storage unit, and simplifying the assembly of the storage unit, while ensuring a sufficient cooling of the electro-chemical energy storage unit during the entire period of operation of the storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a section of an electro-chemical energy storage unit.    Electro-chemical energy storage unit (1)    Flat cells (2)    Laminar sides (3)    Output conductors (4)    Front sides (5)    Connecting elements (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit (20) has batteries (1.1-1.n) connected in series, and potential and measuring signal detection elements (3, 5) with lower voltage inputs, which are connected with potential test points (11.1-12). The elements are arranged to detect potentials at the potential test points and output a voltage value signal to lower voltage-data outputs. A galvanic separation device (7) and a low voltage power supply (8) are connected with the lower voltage-data outputs. The signal is output to an extra-low voltage-data output, which is galvanically separated from the lower voltage-data outputs.    USE - Circuit for monitoring voltage of a lower voltage system in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is configured in a simple manner to reduce the probability of the errors in the galvanic separation of the components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The galvanic separation is carried out by Bluetooth modules. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for monitoring low voltage sections of an electrical drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a monitoring circuit.    Batteries (1.1-1.n)    Potential detection element (3)    Measuring signal detection element (5)    Galvanic separation device (7)    Low voltage power supply (8)    Potential test points (11.1-12)    Voltage monitoring circuit (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing (1), and an energy storage system (2) comprising multiple capacitor groups which are connected in parallel. The capacitor groups comprise multiple capacitors (6) which are connected in series. The shape of the battery is rectangular or square or trapeziform or cylindrical. Different layers of the capacitor are arrayed and fixed with a separator (5).    USE - Super-capacitance electric car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long recycling life, and ensures reduced charging time. The battery is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a super-capacitance electric car battery.    Housing (1)    Energy storage system (2)    Lead (3)    Electrode interface (4)    Separator (5)    Capacitors (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a mono-crystal line silicon solar battery encapsulated on a toughed glass of an automotive skylight. A solar skylight component is connected with a solar skylight controller by a direct current/direct current (DC/DC). A solar skylight controller is connected with a storage battery and an air conditioner controller, and a solar sensor, an outer temperature sensor, an inner temperature and a key gear are connected with an air conditioner controller. The air conditioner controller is connected with a blower.    USE - Automotive solar skylight system for parking and running a car.    ADVANTAGE - The system has better appearance and can meet an optimal effect of ventilation and temperature reduction, so that the system is better for parking and running a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automotive solar skylight system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery (3), power-supply management chip and a digital display panel (1), where the power-supply management chip (2) is utilized for obtaining current electric parameters of the storage battery. The power-supply management chip is connected to the digital display panel, and is utilized for displaying corresponding percentages of battery capacity by instant conversions, through a converting module.    USE - Digital display device for displaying residual battery capacity of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device facilitates riders for viewing the current residual battery capacity in an easier manner, and for planning a suitable riding distance and timely charge of the electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a digital display device.    Digital display panel (1)    Power-supply management chip (2)    Storage battery (3)
NOVELTY - The body (1) has a pair of symmetrical nicks holding independent battery (2) set on a flange at a long side direction, where width of the box body matches with length of the battery. A supporting strip i.e. angle iron, and the flange form a guide groove. A cover board is inserted into the guide groove. An upper part of the box body side is fixed with layering at a length direction for fixing the independent battery via a bolt. Circuit boards (14) are set on the battery in the box body, and are serially connected via netty conductive cord bands.    USE - Battery mold standard box body for use in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The body is convenient to exchange. The body does not require any special charging device. The body saves cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery mold standard box body.    Battery mold standard box body (1)    Independent battery (2)    Netty conductive cord band (3)    Circuit board (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a shift switch signal, and detecting a speed sensor signal. A determination is made to check whether an automobile is running forward, where the automobile runs forward when a reverse switch is disconnected and measured speed is more than 0. A signal of road grade sensor is detected. Control current of ratio electromagnet of variable pump/motor are computed. Braking energy release circle control and braking energy storage control are implemented.    USE - Method for controlling automobile braking energy regeneration by a control system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method computes the control current of the ratio electromagnet of the variable pump/motor to implement braking energy release cycle control to control the automobile to run smoothly and improve braking energy recovery rate and regeneration rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control system comprising a hydraulic accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for controlling automobile braking energy regeneration.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electronic device has a fuel cell system (6) for feeding electric power to a telephone structure (1). The state detecting units detects the action state of the fuel cell system. A decision unit (101b) decides the mode in which action is urged on the action state detected by the cell state detecting unit. A display unit (4) displays the contents of the mode and informs as an image of a character or a virtual life based on the decision of the decision unit.    USE - Electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, digital camera and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is used stably for a long period of time. The fuel cell can be handled easily with reduced size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Telephone structure (1)    Display unit (4)    Fuel cell system (6)    Decision unit (101b)    Display control unit (101c)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical energy source is formed as a metal-air type having an air or oxygen cathode (7.1,7.2) and a metal anode, where sea water stream is used as electrolyte. An active degassing device is provided for the extraction of oxygen from the sea water. A gas connection is provided between the degassing device and a gas-permeable surface of the air or oxygen cathode.    USE - Electrochemical energy source for underwater operation.    ADVANTAGE - The active degassing device is provided for the extraction of oxygen from the sea water, where a gas connection is provided between the degassing device and a gas-permeable surface of the air or oxygen cathode, and hence ensures economical production and enables fast, efficient and unproblematic operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of an energy source.    Underwater light (1)    Sea water battery (3)    Lamp head (5)    Air or oxygen cathode (7.1,7.2)    Metal anode (9.1,9.2)
NOVELTY - The solid ion conductor has a garnet-like crystal structure, which has a stoichiometric composition.    USE - Solid ion conductors for coating electrode for use in batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, sensors, thermo-electric converters or electrochromic devices such as windows, screens and faces (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid ion conductor is economic and stable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing solid ion conductor, which involves converting salts or oxides of L, A, G and Zr into one another by precursor methods, such as Pechini method, glycine method or precipitation reactions of dissolved salts of the components:    (A) mixing of raw materials and ball milling, preferably with in zirconium oxide vessels in 2-propanol;    (B) heating mixture in air at 400-1000 degrees C for 10 hours;    (C) pressing the mixture with isostatic pressure; and    (D) sintering of a powder composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a impedance curve of stoichiometric composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The assembly has an axial-flow machine with a stator (12) comprising a coil arrangement (28), and a rotor (14) including a cup-shaped support (14a) for permanent magnet units (N, S). The coil arrangement includes a cylindrical winding, and is partially surrounded by two pot-shaped magnetic flux yokes (30). Each yoke comprises side regions (32) with magnetic flux poles, and outer sides oriented towards the magnet units. The flux poles are arranged at a distance from the magnet units to form an air gap (16).    USE - Auxiliary assembly e.g. drive train, for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly exhibits an actuating drive with precise and highly dynamic control movements in a position, and can be produced in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal view of an axial-flow machine of an auxiliary assembly in an internal combustion engine.    Permanent magnet units (N, S)    Stator (12)    Rotor (14)    Cup-shaped support (14a)    Air gap (16)    Coil arrangement (28)    Magnetic flux yokes (30)    Side regions of magnetic flux yoke (32)
NOVELTY - The engine has a fuel cell unit (11), a tank unit (12), and a heat conducting unit (16) for conducting heat flow from the fuel cell unit to the tank unit. The heat conducting unit comprises a flow-conducting device (17) provided with flow-conducting units (18, 19, 20, 26) and forms a flow-conducting channel (21). The flow-conducting units are designed such that the flow-conducting units are controllable in dependence of state variable e.g. temperature, where one of the flow-conducting units is movable. The movable flow-conducting unit is controllable in dependence of operating parameters.    USE - Internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting unit conducts the heat flow from the fuel cell unit to the tank unit, thus preventing cooling of the tank unit under a threshold value, such that operating fluids e.g. hydrogen gas, in the tank is prevented from cooling below minus 400 centigrade, thus improving performance of drive unit while avoiding leakage problem with sealing in the tank unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating a tank unit of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a drive unit formed as a fuel cell unit and a tank unit.    Fuel cell unit (11)    Tank unit (12)    Heat conducting unit (16)    Flow-conducting device (17)    Flow-conducting units (18, 19, 20, 26)    Flow-conducting channel (21)
NOVELTY - An end plate (10) arranged on both end sides of the fuel cell stack, comprises multiple grooves (11) on its front surface. The grooves having a rectangular, hexagonal, or diamond-shaped cross section are in contact with a current collector (12) provided with multiple holes. A heat insulating material is provided in the grooves and holes.    USE - Fuel cell stack for motor vehicle such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, water borne vehicle such as boat, ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature decrease of fuel cell at or near the end plate is prevented and cold start performance of the fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the structure of the fuel cell stack for vehicle.    End plate (10)    Groove (11)    Current collector (12)    Separator (14)    Fuel cell (15)
NOVELTY - The pressure sensor housing (102) includes a lower end, an upper end and a cavity (104) containing a fluid (106) such as ethylene-glycol and water. A membrane (124) formed at the lower end of the housing, seals the cavity. A pressure of a fluid (15") such as a fuel, an oxidant and a coolant in a flow channel (14") in a communication with the membrane is transferred through the membrane to the fluid (106) having lower freezing point than the water.    USE - Pressure sensor for use in fuel cell (claimed) for vehicles. Can also be used in stationary electric power plants in buildings and residences, portable power supply in video cameras and computers.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces false pressure reading within fuel cell. Maintains optimum performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of pressure sensor.    Flow channel (14")    Fluid in flow channel (15")    Pressure sensor housing (102)    Cavity (104)    Fluid in cavity (106)    Communication channel (112)    Membrane (124)
NOVELTY - The saddle-ride type fuel cell vehicle has a low-floor type footrest arranged between a steering handle and a seat (12). The footrest is extended in rear downward direction of the vehicle structure from a head tube. A main frame (6) is arranged in lower region of the vehicle structure. The footrest is arranged in upper region of the main frame. A humidifier (30) is arranged on a supply path that sends reaction gas to the fuel cell (40) from a super-charger (22). The humidifier is arranged in upper direction of main frame and downward direction of the seat.    USE - Saddle-ride type fuel cell vehicle e.g. two wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The super-charger can get on and off easily using a footrest. The steering handle can be rotated freely and the space under the seat can be used effectively as placement space of fuel cell and humidifier. The path that supplies reactive gas to the fuel cell can be shortened. The change of temperature of reactive gas and humidity can be prevented. Hence the temperature management of the reactive gas is made easy and the fuel cell is used efficiently. The rigidity of the vehicle structure is maintained and the super-charger can be protected by the main frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the saddle-ride type fuel cell vehicle.    Main frame (6)    Seat (12)    Super-charger (22)    Humidifier (30)    Fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - The high voltage signal transmission circuit (10) has an insulating layer (30) provided on a metal substrate (20) in which a recess (22) is formed. A wiring (40) is embedded at the insulating layer, just above the recess. The wirings (50a,50b) are provided on the insulating layer, just above the protruding portions (24) on either sides of the recess. The wirings transmit high voltage signal. A circuit element (60) is mounted on insulating layer, corresponding to the wiring (50b).    USE - High voltage signal transmission circuit for use in inverter module for driving motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the circuit is reduced by decreasing the required space for high voltage conductors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the high voltage signal transmission circuit.    High voltage signal transmission circuit (10)    Metal substrate (20)    Recess (22)    Protruding portions (24)    Insulating layer (30)    Wirings (40,50a,50b)    Circuit element (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly has separators (15) that are positioned on both sides of electrolytic membrane (7) and sealing agent (17) that is arranged between electrolytic membrane and separator. A rod (43) is arranged on support plate (51) for increasing space between electrolytic membrane and separator. The lower surface plate (39) and upper surface plate (41) is arranged on rod for narrowing space between electrolytic membrane and separator.    USE - Fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The stacking time of fuel cell assembly can be reduced effectively even when separators are positioned on both sides of electrolytic membrane without impairing sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (7)    Separators (15)    Sealing agent (17)    Lower surface plate (39)    Upper surface plate (41)    Rod (43)    Support plate (51)
NOVELTY - The battery pack which supplies electric power to the motor of the vehicle has several heat absorption plates (11) interposed between adjacent square shaped batteries (1). A cooling mechanism supplies a coolant to the cooling pipe (3) provided in each heat absorption plate to cool the cooling pipe that absorbs the heat from the adjacent batteries via the heat absorption plates.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles e.g. electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The insulated heat absorption plate interposed between adjacent batteries efficiently cools each battery uniformly, makes temperature difference between batteries small, thus preventing deterioration and thermal runaway of battery by temperature difference, and improving reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack for vehicles.    Battery (1)    Cooling pipe (3)    Insulation board (6)    End surface plate (8)    Heat absorption plate (11)
NOVELTY - The device has heat exchange pipe (5) positioned in cooling duct (3) between cooling fan (4) and unit cell (1). A control circuit (7) controls liquid systemic-circulation machine (6) and cooling fan and cools or heats the unit cell. The control circuit detects the temperature of unit cell or emitted heat amount and switches to fan driving state and circulation machine driving state for cooling the unit cell.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is cooled efficiently with less power consumption and abnormal temperature rise of battery is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (1)    Cooling duct (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Heat exchange pipe (5)    Liquid systemic-circulation machine (6)    Control circuit (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has fuel cell (10), storage container (11) which accommodates the fuel cell, hydrogen tank (13) which supplies hydrogen to the fuel cell, hydrogen feed route (14) which passes the hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell, expansion unit which expands the hydrogen flowed out of the hydrogen tank in hydrogen feed route, condensation unit (17) which condenses the moisture content contained in air and discharge unit which discharges the water content condensed by the condensation unit to the exterior of the storage container.    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicle, ship and portable power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system efficiently suppresses the generation of dew condensation within the storage container without using motive power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has fuel cell generated by the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, storage container which accommodates the fuel cell, hydrogen tank which is filled with high pressure hydrogen and supplies hydrogen to the fuel cell, hydrogen feed route which passes the hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell from the hydrogen tank, expansion unit which expands the hydrogen flowed out of the hydrogen tank in the hydrogen feed route, condensation unit which condenses the moisture content contained in the air and discharge unit which discharges the water content condensed by the condensation unit to the exterior of the storage container. The hydrogen expanded by expansion unit, and air in the storage container are heat-exchanged. The storage container contains porous component containing foam metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Storage container (11)    Hydrogen tank (13)    Hydrogen feed route (14)    Condensation unit (17)
NOVELTY - The system drives preliminary heat source (52) in pre-heating supply operation mode to heat the thermal medium in heating circular flow path (D). The heat in heating circular flow path is transferred to exhaust-heat recovery flow path (C) side and is circulated to fuel cell (5) side. The liquid which flows through via primary flow side of heat exchanger is heated. The warm water picked out from storage tank (10) is mixed with liquid which flows via exhaust-heat recovery flow path side based on fixed conditions.    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the fuel cell can be maintained by heating the fuel cell moderately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows piping diagram of co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Co-generation system (1)    Fuel cell (5)    Storage tank (10)    Preliminary heat source (52)    Exhaust-heat recovery flow path (C)    Heating circular flow path (D)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a case (2) enclosing an electrical storage body (1) with multiple electrode bodies laminated through an electrolyte layer. A heat exchange medium for heat exchange with the electrical-storage body is accommodated within the case. The electrical-storage body has an opening part (15) extending from one end to other end along lamination direction of the electrical-storage body. A flow-regulation unit (32) provided in the opening part regulates flow of the heat exchange medium. The flow-regulation unit has a shielding member moving with respect to the opening part.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery pack for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses the variation in temperature in the laminated surface inside the electrical-storage body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the schematic structure of the battery pack electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage body (1)    Case (2)    Opening part (15)    Temperature sensor (19)    Flow-regulation unit (32)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises mixture containing active material and binder, three dimensional metal porous body which is filled with mixture, first filling part (5) containing binder, second filling part (6) which make unfilled part (7) adjoin has more content of binder than first filling part, and unfilled part which does not contain mixture has edges. The binder distribution of second filling part in thickness direction is approximately uniform than first filling part.    USE - An electrode for rechargeable battery, e.g. alkaline storage battery used for auxiliary power supply of hybrid electric vehicle and power supply of power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high discharge characteristic, outstanding opposite short circuit property and extremely high availability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode.    First filling part (5)    Second filling part (6)    Unfilled part (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has safety valve (32) that closes the safety valve attaching hole (31) formed in lid (22) of battery container. The peripheral portions of safety valve attaching hole and safety valve are welded. The rising portions (61,52) of same width are formed on safety valve and safety valve attaching hole by welding process.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply in motor vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-driven cart, video camera, personal computer and backup apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The quality and reliability of safety valve used for closing safety valve attaching hole of battery can be improved effectively by providing rising portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing method of rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the welding area of safety valve and safety valve attaching hole of battery.    Lid (22)    Safety valve attaching hole (31)    Safety valve (32)    Seating portions (51)    Rising portions (52,61)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) which supplies electric power to the motor of the vehicle has several insulation cooling spacers (4) interposed between adjacent square shaped batteries (3). A cooling mechanism (2) supplies a coolant to the watertight coolant channels formed in the insulation cooling spacers such that each cooling spacer cools the opposing surfaces of adjacent batteries.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles e.g. electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation cooling spacer interposed between adjacent batteries efficiently cools each battery uniformly, makes temperature difference between batteries small, thus preventing deterioration and thermal runaway of battery by temperature difference, and improving reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Cooling mechanism (2)    Batteries (3)    Insulation cooling spacers (4)    Control circuit (20)
NOVELTY - A porous base material (5) having gap is provided inside pressure-resistant container (2) which is filled with water-soluble-ink slurry (1) containing electroconductive substance. Then, ink slurry permeation process is carried out to deaerate the air (6) accumulated in gap of porous base material, and water-soluble-ink slurry is made of permeate in porous base material. Thus, the gas diffusion material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of gas diffusion material for electrodes of fuel cells such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicles and electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode comprising the gas diffusion material has excellent electric power generation performance. The air accumulated in porous base material of gas diffusion material, can be deaerated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water-soluble-ink slurry (1)    Pressure-resistant container (2)    Vacuum pump (3)    Porous base material (5)    Air (6)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate (1) of lithium ion battery comprises positive electrode compound-material layer provided on at least one surface of collector including aluminum foil (2). The aluminum foil contains (in weight%) pure aluminum (99.9 or more), and elements chosen from silicon, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, titanium, zirconium and/or vanadium (less than 0.03) as impurities. The total amount of each element in aluminum foil is less than 0.1 weight%. The positive electrode compound-material layer is formed using aqueous-based active material paste.    USE - Positive electrode plate of lithium ion battery is used as power supply for electrical vehicles such as hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode plate of lithium ion battery has high density, excellent alkali resistance, capacity and charging-discharging cyclic characteristics, and suppressed bubble generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode plate of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of positive electrode plate.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Anode mix layer (3)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (1) has a battery storage case (13) that accommodates a battery pack (12) and coolant (23). A gas exhaust port (14a) in a case cover (14), releases the pressure inside the storage case during emission of gas when battery pack is overcharged. An elastic vessel (16) connected to the gas exhaust port, accommodates the coolant solidification agent (21) that solidifies coolant which flows into the elastic vessel through gas exhaust port from the container during gas emission.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use as object for drive or auxiliary power source in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical storage apparatus with simple structure that can be easily attached to vehicle, and which prevents external outflow of coolant during gas emission is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Battery pack (12)    Battery storage case (13)    Case cover (14)    Gas exhaust port (14a)    Elastic vessel (16)    Coolant solidification agent (21)    Coolant (23)
NOVELTY - An air-separation chamber (50) is provided in the downward direction of suction piping (61). A pump connection portion for modifier (14) and air return piping (62) are provided upwards than the air-separation chamber.    USE - Air return mechanism for use in stationary fuel cell system (claimed) installed in residence and industry.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble contained in the water is removed suitably and the pure water with sufficient precision is supplied to the modifier by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the air return mechanism.    Modifier (14)    Air-separation chamber (50)    Suction piping (61)    Air return piping (62)    Discharge piping (63)
NOVELTY - A drive unit (60) moves the coolant (4) within the coolant accommodation tank (50) to the case (30). The coolant within the case is moved to the coolant accommodation tank in the state of forming the gaseous layer in the region at the side of main portion (F) of vehicle.    USE - Power supply device e.g. rechargeable battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, etc., for use in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle, etc. Can also be used in electric double layer capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall or raise of temperature of power supply device with respect to the environmental temperature is suppressed by simplified structure. The variation in temperature distribution of several cells can be suppressed, so that the performance degradation of battery unit by the variation in temperature distribution is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant (4)    Case (30)    Coolant accommodation tank (50)    Drive unit (60)    Main portion of vehicle (F)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting a part of anode output flow of a fuel cell (H) in a tampon reserve (3), and evacuating the reserve. The flow is mixed with a cathode output flow, if the cathode output flow is already mixed with output flow of a case (J). Evacuation flow of the reserve is regulated according to multiple parameters of output flow and/or operating condition of the cell and/or catalytic burner (8) so as to guaranty hydrogen concentration lesser than lower explosivity limit in the flow obtained after mixture. A part of the flow is driven after being mixed with the burner.    USE - Method for passive securisation of a fuel cell assembly for a generator set embarked on a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The evacuation flow of the tampon reserve is regulated according to multiple parameters of output flow and/or operating condition of the fuel cell and/or catalytic burner so as to guaranty hydrogen concentration lesser than lower explosivity limit in the flow obtained after mixing, thus securing the evacuation of natural leakage of hydrogen and securing rejection related to anodic purge of the fuel cell in normal operating state of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for passive securisation of a fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell assembly with a supply network and an evacuation network.    Fuel cell (H)    Case (J)    Anti-return valve (2)    Tampon reserve (3)    Catalytic burner (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting unit i.e. steel cable (8), extending near to a rear surface (4a) of a battery (4) transversal to a longitudinal axis of a motor vehicle between two rigid fixation points (9, 10). The fixation point (9) is arranged on an engine (2) of the vehicle, and the fixation point (10) is arranged on a cup (5) supporting the suspension of one of front wheels of the vehicle. The connecting unit has sufficient traction resistance for retaining the battery during frontal shock on the vehicle.    USE - Retainer for retaining a battery arranged at interior of an engine compartment of a motor vehicle during frontal shock on the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting unit has sufficient traction resistance for retaining the battery during the frontal shock on the vehicle, thus avoiding an intrusion of the battery in a bulkhead and a steering column of the vehicle, and hence preventing passengers from being dead and injured, preventing modification of inclination of a fly-wheel, and avoiding deployment of an air bag in a direction that does not assure the protection of a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of top of an engine compartment of a motor vehicle with a battery retainer.    Engine (2)    Battery (4)    Rear surface (4a)    Cup (5)    Steel cable (8)    Rigid fixation points (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The truck has a replaceable battery block (13), and a battery case (3) contained in the battery block. The battery case comprises a side grasp opening (7) for insertion of the battery block. A protrusion (21) stands-out down beyond a lower side of a battery case base (5) and away from a front frame section of the battery case base that lies close to the grasp opening. The protrusion is provided as a lift stop for a battery transport device, in particular forklift device, and for lifting and pulling-out the battery block from the battery case.    USE - Industrial truck e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The replaceable battery block of the truck provides a space-optimized battery compartment with a stable framework in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an industrial truck with a battery block in a battery case.    Battery case (3)    Battery case base (5)    Grasp opening (7)    Battery block (13)    Protrusion (21)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a stator of a direct current motor or generator (5), which is attached to the bicycle frame. The rotor is fixed to the pedal bearing shaft (4) in a torque proof manner. A battery in the form of a condenser (7) is fixed to the bicycle frame. A reverser (9) is fixed to the bicycle frame or on the steering wheel (3) of the bicycle, by which a controller (8) is switched in an operating mode, in which the direct current motor or generator charges the condenser, and in another operating mode, in which the condenser feeds the direct current motor or generator.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is fixed to the rotating pedal bearing shaft in a torque proof manner and a battery in the form of a condenser is fixed to the bicycle frame, and hence ensures lightweight, cost effective manufacturing, simple mounting of the engine or generator and requires no battery charger and battery maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial view of a bicycle with an auxiliary drive.    Steering wheel (3)    Pedal bearing shaft (4)    Generator (5)    Condenser (7)    Controller (8)    Reverser (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a safety medium which protects the battery opposite to a movement towards side opening. A clamping element is stored in a retaining section above the battery, that the clamping element is moved from the battery from above in to and from the battery. A locking unit is provided, that the contact of the clamping element is locked with a battery box and the clamping element is connected with a handle (22).    USE - Device for protecting a battery in a battery case of an industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping element is stored in a retaining section above the battery, that the clamping element is moved from the battery from above in to and from the battery and the locking unit is provided, that the contact of the clamping element is locked with a battery box and the clamping element is connected with a handle, and thus a safe battery is ensured without any special precautions within the opening area of the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for protecting a battery in a battery case of an industrial truck.    Device (10)    Clamp lever (12)    Bolting device sections (14,16)    Handle (22)    Retaining plate (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply unit (18) coupled to a cathode catalyst side of a fuel cell stack (10) by a mass flow controller (14) and a humidifier (16). Hydrogen supply devices (20) are coupled to an anode catalyst side of the fuel cell stack by the controller and the humidifier. A thermostat (12) circulates cool water, which is supplied by the fuel cell stack, and a cable (22) is coupled to both ends of the fuel cell stack for short circuiting a cathode and an anode. A hydrogen rotary blower is coupled to an outlet side of the fuel cell stack for supplying hydrogen to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Device for fastly activating a fuel cell that is utilized as an energy source for a zero-emission-vehicle i.e. motor vehicle such as passenger car, sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry, commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, and aircraft. Can also be used for a private energy station and military purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling of the cable to both ends of the fuel cell stack for short circuiting the cathode and the anode increases power output of the fuel cell stack with a simple structure, thus activating the fuel cell with reduced hydrogen consumption in a stable and rapid manner, and hence increasing efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for activating a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an activating device for a fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Thermostat (12)    Mass flow controller (14)    Humidifier (16)    Air supply unit (18)    Hydrogen supply devices (20)    Cable (22)
NOVELTY - Composite material for a membrane for a direct alcohol fuel cell, comprises a polymer and an inorganic component, where the polymer contains a sulfonated polyaryl-ether/-ketone/-sulfone and exhibits an international electrotechnical commission (IEC) value of less than or equal to 1.1 mmol/g, and the inorganic component carries a layer against set charge, which completely neutralizes its specific charge.    USE - The composite material is useful for a membrane for a direct alcohol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material shows less swelling and so that the material is less mechanically charged, the charge transport to cathode remains high, the barrier effect against the alcohol passage to the cathode is improved, all of these lead to a high performance of the fuel cell and to a longer shelf life of the membrane.
NOVELTY - The mixer has a tank (100), a gas or liquid inlet, a liquid outlet (103) formed on one side of an integrated gas separating device (200), and a gas outlet (104) formed by a gas-selective membrane that covers another side of the device. A fill level measuring system (107) arranged in the tank has a pair of measuring points determining liquid level for ensuring that more than half of inner volume of tank is filled with liquid. The points are formed symmetrically in the proximity of the center of the device away from the center, and are provided on the same symmetry plane of the device.    USE - Mixer for a direct methanol gas cell system in a mobile electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol fuel cell system is compact in size. The mixer permits the function of the direct methanol fuel cell system within larger range of orientations of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional side view of a combined mixer and gas separating device.    Tank (100)    Liquid outlet (103)    Gas outlet (104)    Fill level measuring system (107)    Integrated gas separating device (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining dynamic performance characteristics based on active variation of voltage or current provided by an electrical load e.g. drive motor. An operating point (AP) of a fuel cell arrangement is determined and adjusted based on the characteristics. The voltage is periodically varied, and amplitude of a changing portion of the voltage is varied. An electrical power is provided for the load from the arrangement, and is characterized by an output current and an output voltage representing the provided power and the associated operating point.    USE - Method for operating an electrical load e.g. drive motor, and fuel cell arrangement system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables an operation-safe, cost effective, and optimized coupling of the fuel cell arrangement with the electrical load, and enables a simplified load control for a power output with a high dynamics such that the load control takes place in the operating point with a maximum power output in a rapid manner without any information of voltage-current-characteristics, and hence operating the system with the electrical load and the fuel cell arrangement in a simple and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a voltage-current performance characteristic diagram of a fuel cell arrangement with active variation of the voltage. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Operating point (AP)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrical core (2) placed inside a columniform metal casing (1), where cathode of the electrical core is connected with a rounded lug boss (4) at middle of bottom of a column electrode (6). An ring electrode (7) is connected with an anode of the electrical core, where the electrical core is a lithium battery or fuel battery. The ring electrode is concave towards an inner part opposite to an upper margin (8) of the casing and the column electrode.    USE - Double-voltage outputting columniform battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has an annular electrode that is placed outside the column electrode and directly connected with anode led by the electrical core. The column electrode and ring electrode can output different voltages which are suitable for needs of different voltages with well commonality, and the electrical core of the battery integrates the functions of the general battery with high efficiency property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a double-voltage outputting columniform battery.    Columniform metal casing (1)    Electrical core (2)    Rounded lug boss (4)    Column electrode (6)    Ring electrode (7)    Casing's upper margin (8)
NOVELTY - The frame has two side plates movably connected by an active shaft, where a side plate is equipped with lock hole far from an end of the active shaft. Another side plate is equipped with fixing hole far from the active shaft and connected with a fixing clasp, which is locked or fixed with a rear sloping beam of an electric motor car. The fixing clasp is welded on an end part of the side plate, and is rolled by a plate body, where both ends of the plate body are equipped as the corresponding plane bodies.    USE - Battery protective frame for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame provides improved fixing effect of the battery, and assures the stable contact of the battery when the electric motor car is in driving, thus making the driving of the electric motor car more safe and reliable, and hence preventing the battery from being stolen and lost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery protective frame.
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (6) sets voltage of a fuel cell (2) to a lower limit so that production amount of the hydrogen gas at the time of generation low efficient electric power is made a predetermined amount. The control apparatus sets the hydrogen gas amount to predetermined amount only when a dilution device (40) is abnormal.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in robot, ship, aircraft, and used as power generation equipment for buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of pumping hydrogen is suppressed at the time low efficient electric power generation without depending on dilution device.    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 (2)    Voltage sensor (2b)    Control apparatus (6)    Air compressor (31)    Dilution device (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a pipe for forming a hydrogen supply flow path (31) to flow the fuel gas supplied from a hydrogen tank (30) to a fuel cell (10). A shut-off valve adjusts the gas state in the upstream of the fuel supply flow path. A control unit (4) sets the duration of the release time of the valve to the time of closing so that the vibration level of the piping of the shut-off valve upstream is turned into below a predetermined reference level.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, ship, aircraft and electric power generation system for fixation used as power generation equipment for house and building.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration produced at the time of valve opening and closing are overlapped and the vibration can be attenuated by the control unit. Hence, the noise generation can be suppressed 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)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)
NOVELTY - A cell monitor detects the cell voltage of each cell. A control unit calculates a request current input/output (IO) according to a system request power. The control unit performs calculation of a target current by correcting request current IO by a proportional integral constant compensation calculation according to a minimum cell voltage. The control unit variably modifies a proportional gain according to a current value at the present point when using a current limit value as a correction value of the request current IO.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The control performance of the fuel cell system for making the current of a fuel cell to be a target current value is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for current control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the processes involved in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery pack (20) comprising several cells (28). The upper and lower cases (10,12) accommodate the battery pack immersed in coolant. A cross flow fan (30) immersed with the battery pack in the case, forms the laminar flow of the coolant in longitudinal direction through the width of length of the battery pack.    USE - Power supply device for use in hybrid vehicle of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simple structured power supply device with the fan provides the laminar flow of coolant which suppresses variation in temperature of the coolant with respect to the battery pack, hence the cooling efficiency of power supply device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the power supply device.    Upper and lower cases (10,12)    Side wall of case (10b)    Battery pack (20)    Cells (28)    Cross flow fan (30)
NOVELTY - A case encloses the stacked-cell battery (1) and a heat exchanging medium which is used for heat exchange with the stacked-cell battery. The stacked-cell battery has an opening portion (15) extending in the lamination direction of the stacked-cell battery. An upper-surface portion (23) which is positioned above the stacked-cell battery, contains an inclined surface inclined with respect to the lamination direction of the stacked-cell battery.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus which can suppress the variation in temperature distribution, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery pack.    Stacked-cell battery (1)    Opening portion (15)    Negative electrode tab (17)    Positive electrode tab (18)    Upper-surface portion (23)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure comprises a battery (21) arranged in a luggage room (44) of a vehicle. An air intake duct (23) supplies air in the compartment (42) of vehicle to the battery. A partition panel (31) which is positioned to partition the luggage room and compartment, includes a duct hole (36) into which air intake duct is inserted. An exhaust hole (37) which is formed at a position spaced apart from the duct hole, discharges the air in the luggage room to the compartment of vehicle.    USE - Cooling structure of battery mounted in e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adverse effects due to discharge of cooling wind is suppressed and thereby, cooling efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cooling structure of battery.    Battery (21)    Air intake duct (23)    Partition panel (31)    Duct hole (36)    Exhaust hole (37)    Compartment (42)    Luggage room (44)
NOVELTY - The lateral collecting photovoltaic structure has alternating anode and cathode collecting elements that are arranged in an active layer. The positions of the elements are determined by pattern transfer of an alternating depth trench pattern in the material to undergo solid phase crystallization. A metal electrode is provided on a conductive layer and material. One or more of the set of elements serve to enhance solid phase crystallization so as to provide a crystalline active layer from a material undergoing solid phase crystallization.    USE - Lateral collecting photovoltaic structure for, e.g. photovoltaic cell for power generation, photodetector, chemical sensor, electroluminescent device, LED structures, chemical battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic structure allows the enhancement of solid phase crystallization and the photovoltaic structure can be fabricated using low cost materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lateral collection photovoltaic structure.
NOVELTY - The ventilation apparatus comprises an air cleaner (200) provided on a portion of top of fuel cell stack case (100), for cleaning the air drawn from the outside. A connection hole (300) is provided at a position where a portion of bottom of lower cover of cleaner is in contact with a portion of top of case so that the case is in communication with cleaner. The air inside the case is moved to the cleaner by a difference between pressure of air introduced into the cleaner and pressure of inside of case. A filter of cleaner is provided on the connection hole.    USE - Ventilation apparatus for fuel cell vehicle such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle and watercraft including boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The high-temperature air generated in the fuel cell stack is reused or stably re-circulated to maintain the temperature of the fuel cell stack constant, thus providing stable power generation and ensuring safety of the vehicle against the leakage of the hydrogen gas. Since the contaminants contained in the outside air is prevented from being supplied to the stack, the durability of the fuel cell stack is increased and damage of the separator and gasket in the stack is minimized. Hence the durability of the vehicle is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the ventilation apparatus.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Fuel cell stack case (100)    Air cleaner (200)    Connection hole (300)    Air hose (400)
NOVELTY - A temperature indicative of a fuel cell stack (12) is sensed. A restriction is provided in an airflow path from a compressor (14) to the fuel cell stack when the sensed temperature is below a threshold and the speed of compressor is increased to provide a desired airflow to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method of operating a fuel cell system for use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Increased speed of the compressor result in warmer airflow from the compressor which further increase the temperature of the system components increasing drive away performance of vehicles at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of control system to improve the cold start performance of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell power system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Electric motor (16)    Air cooler (18)
NOVELTY - The amount of energy stored in a battery (18) is determined. The amount of energy is compared with a predetermined threshold. The battery is disconnected from the load when the amount of energy is less than the predetermined threshold.    USE - Computer readable medium for controlling idling of internal combustion engine used in vehicle such as truck and cab.    ADVANTAGE - The interior temperature can be controlled without requiring engine operation and hence the fuel consumption and emission can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of controlling electrical system of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the idle control system.    Idle control system (10)    Battery (18)    Starter (20)    Engine (22)    Alternator (32)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a navigation system (102) that provides vehicle routing input data of a hybrid vehicle. A hybrid operating strategy module (110) controls hybrid operating functions of the vehicle based on the vehicle routing input data and traffic information input data received from a traffic information system (104). The module determines electric portions of the vehicle route to charge an energy storage device i.e. battery (132) of the vehicle, where the module determines inner portions of the vehicle route to prioritize electric driving.    USE - System for operating a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to home, a workplace and public facilities such as airport, golf course and public venue.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases charging of the batteries of the vehicle in advance of stopping at home or at the workplace, so that recharging and utilization of a wall outlet is avoided, and the batteries are sufficiently charged to operate preheating, pre-air-conditioning, defrosting, internal combustion engine start and other functions that require large electric charge, when the driver is ready to depart, thus improving vehicle's efficiency. The system increases electric driving rate, when the vehicle is driven at low speed, thus increasing fuel efficiency and reducing pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent hybrid operating system.    Hybrid vehicle operating system (100)    Navigation system (102)    Traffic information system (104)    Hybrid operating strategy module (110)    Battery (132)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a hybrid vehicle (10) in a cruise control mode to maintain desired vehicle speed, and determining whether actual vehicle speed is greater than the desired vehicle speed. The hybrid vehicle is braked by utilizing a regenerative brake system during operation in the cruise control mode, when the actual vehicle speed is determined to be greater than the desired vehicle speed to charge a battery system that powers an electric drive motor (38) of the hybrid vehicle. Power output of an internal combustion engine (22) of the hybrid vehicle is reduced.    USE - Method for applying regenerative braking on a hybrid vehicle during operation in a cruise control mode to maintain desired vehicle speed.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilization of the fuel control module that adjusts amount of fuel delivered to the engine during the fuel system ON condition to provide desired amount of fuel for operating the engine, and prevents delivery of fuel during the fuel system OFF condition. The regeneration level can continue to be greater than zero, until speed error lies within a predetermined limit at time. The method facilitates adjustment of throttle and fuel system at time to maintain desired vehicle speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control module comprising an engine control module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (10)    Control module (20)    Internal combustion engine (22)    Fuel system (26)    Electric drive motor (38)
NOVELTY - An analyzer comprises a reforming unit (101) to reform fuel containing an organic compound containing carbon and hydrogen into a reformed gas containing hydrogen; an electrochemical instrumentation connected to reference electrode, working electrode, and counter electrode; and an analysis controller (104) that analyzes an electrochemical measurement signal output from the electrochemical instrumentation and provides data to identify a component contained in the sample liquid.    USE - An analyzer for performing analysis on samples existing outdoors, e.g. atmosphere, gases, water in rivers, and soil.    ADVANTAGE - The analyzer maintains measurement systems at a constant temperature and increases the thermal efficiency. It is compact, lightweight, and easy to handle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An analyzer comprises a reforming unit (101) to reform fuel containing an organic compound containing carbon and hydrogen into a reformed gas containing hydrogen. A reference electrode is connected to the reforming unit and dipped in a sample liquid into which the reformed gas is supplied from the reforming unit. Counter and working electrodes are dipped in the sample liquid. An electrochemical instrumentation is connected to the reference electrode, working electrode, and counter electrode, and performs electrochemical measurement. An analysis controller (104) analyzes an electrochemical measurement signal output from the electrochemical instrumentation, and provides data configured to identify a component contained in the sample liquid. A carbon monoxide reducer (4) reduces carbon monoxide of the reformed gas before the sample gas is supplied to the fuel cell (103).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of an analyzer.    Carbon monoxide reducer (4)    Column (8)    Reforming unit (101)    Fuel cell (103)    Analysis controller (104)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises an electrode substrate and a catalyst layer, which is formed on the electrode substrate. A water absorbing material is provided, to which a metal and inorganic ion conductor are attached. The inorganic conductor is made up of phosphotungstic acid, silicotungstic acid or zirconium hydrogen phosphate. The metal includes a monovalent metal element e.g. cerium, sodium, or potassium. The water-absorbing material is used in an amount of 10-90 parts by weight.    USE - Electrode for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode ensures an excellent water retaining capacity even at high temperatures and allows fuel cell to be operated at high temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel system (1)    Power generator (3)    Fuel supply part (5)    Oxidizing agent supply part (7)    Fuel tank (9)
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes that are formed at front and back surfaces. A bus-bar (4a) is connected with the electrodes, where the bus-bar includes surface with a cross-sectional area perpendicular to a direction through which an electric current flows. A cooler (12) is positioned in a surface that is connected with the bus-bar. An insulating layer (11) is formed above the cooler. A fuse part (14a) is formed above the insulating layer. The insulating layer separates the fuse part from the cooler. A notch part (15a) is formed between the fuse part and the insulating layer in the width direction.    USE - Semiconductor device for an inverter circuit in an electric vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the device is reduced. The bonding wire utilized to connect the electrode of the device acts as the fuse to interrupt the short circuit current. The closed-circuit failure, and damage of the harness and the connector are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of a semiconductor device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bus-bar (4a)    Insulating layer (11)    Cooler (12)    Fuse part (14a)    Notch part (15a)
NOVELTY - A mixture of catalyst powder and fluororesin is heated and pulverized to obtain a pulverized-baked powder. The obtained pulverized-baked powder is mixed with ionomer solution, formed into film, and dried to obtain a catalyst layer.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst layer for fuel cell electrodes used for power supply of motor vehicles and portable electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides catalyst layer having high catalytic property. The fuel cell having catalyst layer has excellent performance.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a battery element formed by laminating and winding a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate, with a separator interposed in between. The battery element is accommodated in a packing component. By using a tape (1) consisting of a thermosetting resin layer (1a), the battery element is fastened and covered, and then the thermosetting resin is cured.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, such as lithium ion battery, is used as power supply for small electronic devices, such as mobile telephones and personal computers, and for electric-power-assisted bicycles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent strength with respect to external impact and vibration, and suppressed variation in thickness and impedance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the tape used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Tape (1)    Thermosetting resin layer (1a)    Base material layer (1b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell case has an insulation substrate (38) for insulating and integrating a seat (34) and a back plate (36). The insulation substrate surface has water repellent property. The insulation substrate is molded from silicone rubber or fluororubber.    USE - Fuel cell case for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of electrical insulation between the fuel cell and the fuel cell case is prevented by using the insulation substrate having a water repellent surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the state of attaching the fuel cell to the main case with the fuel cell mounting structure.    End plate (24)    Fuel cell mounting structure (30)    Main case (32)    Seat (34)    Back plate (36)    Insulation substrate (38)    Cover (72)    Bolt (82)
NOVELTY - The case has a fuel cell mounting structure (30) that is fixed to a fuel cell. The fuel cell mounting structure has a seat (34) fixed to an end plate (24) of the fuel cell using a bolt (82) and a back plate (36) fixed to a case main portion (32). An insulation base (38) insulates and integrates the seat and the back plate. A cover (72) is provided for covering a neck (44) of the fuel cell mounting structure. A piezoelectric element (46) is provided in the insulation base. A shunt circuit (48) connected to the piezoelectric element has a resistor.    USE - Fuel cell case for a solid polymer type fuel cell that is utilized as a motive power source in a moving object i.e. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration is reduced in an efficient manner as the mechanical energy of the vibration is converted into heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a state in which a fuel cell is attached to a case main portion with a fuel cell mounting structure.    End plate (24)    Fuel cell mounting structure (30)    Case main portion (32)    Seat (34)    Back plate (36)    Insulation base (38)    Neck (44)    Piezoelectric element (46)    Shunt circuit (48)    Cover (72)    Bolt (82)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a judgment unit for judging whether related temperature of a fuel cell (2) exceeds threshold-value temperature after warming up the fuel cell. A detection unit detects pressure loss of piping for circulating reactive gas based on result from the judgment unit. An operation-control unit judges whether the detected pressure loss exists in a standard-pressure loss range. The operation-control unit controls warming up of the fuel cell based on the result from the judgment unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle such as an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used to a vessel, an aeroplane and a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The system rises the temperature of the fuel cell by self-heating the fuel cell. The electric power generation of the fuel cell at time of low-temperature start-up is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Circulatory-System anode (P2)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel gas pipe line (4)    Control apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a main flow path (23) for introducing reactive gas into the fuel cell. A reactive-gas feeder (21) supplies the reactive gas to the fuel cell through the main flow path. A cutoff valve (32) adjusts an amount of reactive gas flowing through a change-of-state apparatus (22). A relief valve (351) opens and closes a connection flow path. A pressure sensor (352) detects internal pressure of the connection flow path. A fault detection device detects failure of the relief valve based on variation of the pressure detected by the pressure sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system for detecting failure of a valve that is utilized for switching flow path of air in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enlarges difference of internal pressure and backing pressure, and opens a check valve to bypass the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a bypass mechanism structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reactive-gas feeder (21)    Change-of-state apparatus (22)    Main flow path (23)    Cutoff valve (32)    Relief valve (351)    Pressure sensor (352)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (30) measures the hydrostatic pressure. An atmospheric pressure sensor (40) detects an atmospheric pressure correction amount equal to the difference between an output value of the pressure sensor and atmospheric pressure. The output value larger than atmospheric pressure is received while amending the output value in an atmospheric pressure state of pressure sensor with atmospheric pressure correction amount. The atmospheric pressure correction amount is decreased with the increase in output value and the corrected amount.    USE - Pressure sensor calibration apparatus of fuel cell system (claimed) for motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft and non-portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The high precision correction is performed by setting a reference corrected amount using the detected value and the detection error is reduced. Thus the size, cost and weight of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Gas supply-discharge mechanism (20)    Pressure sensor (30)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (40)    Calibration apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The motor drive device has a flow dividing valve (10) that is positioned between the inlet port and the outlet port of a pressurized liquid flow path. The flow volume of hydraulic pump driven with an electric motor (4) is controlled by the flow dividing valve so that the speed of motor is converted steplessly.    USE - Motor drive device for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of exhaust gas can be prevented and the efficiency of motor drive device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive method for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the motor vehicle drive device.    Hydraulic actuation oil tank (1)    Suction filter (2)    Fixed discharge pump (3)    Electric motor (4)    Flow dividing valve (10)    Connecting rod (B)
NOVELTY - The device has a high voltage type storage battery (31) comprising an electric power feeder to feed electric power to current consumers i.e. high voltage type motors (1, 2, 3), for performing steering force adjustment and braking force adjustment. A power supply management electronic control unit (ECU) (50) controls the power distribution to the motors from the feeder. An abnormality detection unit detects an abnormality of the ECU. A suppression unit suppresses the requirement electric power for the motors based on the detected result of the abnormality detection unit.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can continuously supply electric power with respect to each motor even when abnormality is produced with respect to each motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High voltage type motors (1, 2, 3)    High voltage type motor control electronic control unit (11, 12, 13)    High voltage type storage battery (31)    Power supply management electronic control unit (50)    Alternating Current dynamo (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchange fluid circulating circuit carrying a de-ionization unit (7). A valve (6) regulates flow of fluid passing in the unit. The circuit is arranged parallel to an inner temperature regulating compartment (R) of a fuel cell. A control logic (8) receives conductivity values (C1) and temperature values (T1) of a heat exchange fluid in real time to estimate the values of the unit (7). The logic automatically adjusts the valve such that only a part of flow of the fluid is brought to the unit (7) for regeneration, where the part is higher based on the values.    USE - Device for regulating conductivity of a fluid e.g. pure water, mixture of water with antigel and different additives of a heat exchanger circulating in an inner temperature regulating compartment of a fuel cell that is used in an electric vehicle as a main energy source, thermal vehicle and thermic-electric hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control logic automatically adjusts the valve such that only a part of flow of the fluid is brought to the de-ionization unit for regeneration, thus reducing hydrogen and oxygen supply to the fuel cell, and hence reducing electric power consumed by units directly supplied by the fuel cell and ensuring better operation of the fuel cell with increased safety while ensuring better maintenance and increased life duration of de-ionizing resin of the de-ionization unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for regulating temperature of a fuel cell by a heat exchanger fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a regulating device regulating temperature and conductivity of a heat exchange fluid of a fuel cell.    Conductivity values (C1)    Inner temperature regulating compartment (R)    Temperature values (T1)    Valve (6)    Deionization unit (7)    Control logic (8)
NOVELTY - The conductor has an extruded insolent layer surrounding the conductor. The layer is obtained from a composition having polymer constituting 80 percentage of ethylene copolymer and 20 percentage of homopolymer of propylene copolymer, where the ethylene copolymer is ethylene-octane copolymer, and propylene copolymer is a propylene-ethylene copolymer. The composition has a protector agent chosen among antioxidants and metal deactivators or their mixture and has a fat acid amide type wax.    USE - Insulated electric conductor for batteries in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The extruded insolent layer is obtained from a composition having polymer constituted of 80 percentage of ethylene copolymer and 20 percentage of homopolymer of propylene copolymer, thus avoiding bleaching of the layer under the action of compression or fold type mechanical deformations, and hence improving mechanical resistance properties of the layer.
NOVELTY - The device has two water loops (1, 2) connected with each other by a common pump (4). A heat exchanger (D1) and a part of regulation units (5, 6, 8) e.g. solenoid valves, regulate flow of water in the loops. The regulation units are controlled by a control logic (9) based on air temperature (T2) in a supply line, water temperature (T3) at outlet of an internal heat regulating compartment (R) of an energy source of the loop (2), and water temperature at an air-water exchanger (L) between the line and the loop (1).    USE - Device for regulating temperature of a flow supply line i.e. air admission line, of an energy source i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, for an electric engine or a heat engine of a vehicle e.g. thermal vehicle, electric vehicle and thermal-electric hybrid vehicle (all claimed), where the fuel cell is utilized for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device permits the fuel cell to be operated in optimal conditions under all external temperatures, while simultaneously operating the regulation of the temperature of the air admission line in the fuel cell in an economical manner. The device is energetically economic, permits a limitation in the number of intervening units for preheating the fuel cell, and is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a regulating device for regulating temperature of an air admission line in a fuel cell by utilizing a temperature regulating fluid of an internal temperature regulating compartment of the fuel cell.    Heat exchanger (D1)    Air-water exchanger (L)    Internal compartment (R)    Air temperature (T1)    Water temperature at outlet of internal compartment (T2)    Water temperature at air-water exchanger (T3)    Water loops (1, 2)    Pump (4)    Regulation units (5, 6, 8)    Control logic (9)
NOVELTY - The power system has a solar thin section cells (3) prefabricated on a supporting film by triple junction technology. The cells are fixed on the materials during the vehicle manufacturing. The materials are made up of metal or form stable compound material according to supporting weather and age-resisting adhesive. The sticking takes place over the whole bearing surface or over special patches such as boundary regions.    USE - Power system for motor vehicle, particularly truck and heavy transport medium.    ADVANTAGE - The power system has a solar thin section cells prefabricated on a supporting film by triple junction technology, and hence saves the fuel in automobile thus ensures cost effectiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of motor vehicle power system.    Solar thin section cells (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining power by rotation of a non-driven wheel (1) of road or rail mounted vehicle such as trailer, using a rotating axle shaft (2) of the wheel in a generator (9). The axle shaft is disconnected by a wheel hub arrived by a homo kinetic joint. The axle is disconnected by a tripode joint (5) at a gearbox side, and disconnected by a gearbox (7) behind the tripode joint. The axle is disconnected between the gear box and the generator by the tripode joint.    USE - Method for generating power for partial power supply over a power cycle of a road or rail mounted vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle such as trailer and rail car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces fuel requirement and power requirement of combustion engines or fuel cell driven vehicles, and reduces external energy source to adjust rolling resistance and transmission loss in an energy system of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for power generation for partial power supply over an energy cycle of a vehicle.    Non-driven wheel (1)    Rotating axle (2)    Tripode joint (5)    Gear box (7)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - The car has a 12 volt controller, and a direct current supply comprising two 12 volt storage battery buses, where one of battery buses is connected in a parallel connection way as a 12 volt direct current supply. A single chip control circuit and a switch circuit are externally connected with a 12 volt direct current supply, where a control output end of the control circuit is connected with a controlled end of the switch circuit. An output end of the switch circuit is connected to a permanent magnetism electromotor, and an interface circuit of the supply includes a market expansion interface.    USE - Electric bicycle/electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car adopts two 12 volt storage battery buses, so that the stagnation of movement of the car is not affected, thus ensuring stabilization of supply performance of the car. The market expansion of the direct current supply is convenient. The storage battery bus has no demand and limit to the quantity, and the car has better commonality and interchangeability. The controller does not need reduction voltage element, and is provided with simple circuit structure and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric bicycle/electric motor car. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative plates respectively provided and connected with a section of an electrode lead wire i.e. copper lead wire.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery for an electric motor car and a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The welding spot between the electrode lead wires is not provided on the anode and cathode of the storage battery when the storage battery is assembled, so that the battery avoids leakage of electrolyte caused by the welding between the copper lead and the connecting terminal of the storage battery, thus protecting the storage battery of the electric motor car. The battery saves two connecting terminals, thus saving about 0.5 Yuan of cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The module has current collectors i.e. bar-shaped board body, fixedly placed on an anode and a cathode of output copper bolts and a pair of current converging boards connecting anodes and cathodes of batteries with anode output copper bolts and cathode output copper bolts. A battery box is provided with a rectangle shaped box frame, an upper box cover and a lower box cover, where the upper and lower box cover are detachably placed at two ends of the box frame. The battery box is made of an insulating material.    USE - Power battery module for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power battery module is utilized by a vehicle with low maintenance cost. The batteries with less capacity are mechanically wound with high production ratio and better consistency, and are of low cost. The batteries are exchanged through an opening the battery box cover if any one of the batteries is damaged, thus avoiding scraping of the module, and lowering the maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery module.
NOVELTY - A module assembly (110) surrounded by the pack housing (160), has several battery modules comprising several battery cells. The battery calls are arranged such that the battery modules are made to contact with each other in the lateral direction. The arrangement of the module assembly is maintained by support elements (130). The coolant is introduced through an upper end of the module assembly along a hermetically sealed space defined by the support elements, made to vertically flow through the module assembly and is discharged through a lower end.    USE - Middle or large sized battery pack for use in e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the coolant to the battery pack outside is prevented. The cooling efficiency of the battery pack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the middle or large sized battery pack.    Middle or large sized battery pack (100)    Module assembly (110)    Support element (130)    Top connection elements (141-143)    Pack housing (160)
NOVELTY - The input interfaces are connected to the sensors (6,7) and data output channels (3,8) of a fuel cell system (2) and vehicle (1), for transferring data to an evaluation module (11). The different vehicle safety levels are activated by the evaluation module based on the transferred data. The output interfaces (9) are actuated by an open-loop control module (12) based on the activated vehicle safety level. The response schemes in respective vehicle safety levels are comprised with the operating parameters and controlling parameters of fuel cell system.    USE - Safety device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The different vehicle safety levels are activated based on the data transmitted from the fuel cell system so that the vehicle can be protected effectively. The generation of damage in the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Output channels (3,8)    Sensors (6,7)    Output interface (9)    Evaluation module (11)    Open-loop control module (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (500) comprises fuel cell (100, 600) with first and second electrodes and electrolyte; interconnect (502, 504, 506); and electrically conductive dot pattern contact layer located between electrode and interconnect. The first electrode comprises cathode (102, 602) including electrically conductive perovskite material. The second electrode comprises anode (106, 606) including nickel. The dot pattern contact layer comprises electrically conductive perovskite material, and the other comprises nickel. The perovskite material comprises lanthanum strontium manganite.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The dot pattern contact layer is located only on portions of electrode where ribs contact the electrode, so that contact print material is not wasted and active surface area of electrode is not blocked by contact print. The dot pattern contact layer increases areal density of current collection points for electrode to ensure that no point on electrode is too far away from current-collection point, and decreases surface area of electrode that is blocked by contact print layer to maximize active surface area of electrode that is available for chemical reaction with gas stream species, thus increasing chemical efficiency of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell; and    (2) manufacture of dot pattern contact layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100, 600)    Cathode (102, 602)    Anode (106, 606)    Fuel cell system (500)    Interconnect (502, 504, 506)
NOVELTY - The tractor (2) has intermediate space having a pre-selected center length of less than 20 cm, extended from rear wall (6) of tractor cab (5). A battery compartment (9) has a starting battery arranged in the intermediate space. The height and width of the battery compartment are set greater than the length of the battery compartment.    USE - Tractor for tractor-trailer assembly for carrying load. Can also be used in load carrying vehicle such as lorry or truck.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and cost of the tractor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery compartment of the tractor.    Tractor (2)    Tractor cab (5)    Rear wall (6)    Battery compartment (9)    Connection rack (10)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separator has a porous support component, an independent hydrogen-permeable membrane which adjoined the porous support component, and a joining component. The independent hydrogen-permeable membrane is provided by separating from the porous support component. The porous support component and hydrogen-permeable membrane are joined using the joining component. The joining component contains palladium, silver, palladium silver, copper and/or palladium copper.    USE - Hydrogen separator is used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separator has excellent deterioration proof property, compatibility and workability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen separator.
NOVELTY - The battery has a fitting convex structure (24) on the back surface side of a sealing board (20). The convex structure penetrates into the inward of a case opening at a predetermined position. The sealing board has a thick molding portion (27A) formed by press work at outer periphery of convex structure, contacting the case opening circumference and a thin central molding portion (28A) which is not in contact with the circumference of the case opening.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use in vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for electric motors in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and also in personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents positioning defect of sealing board, poor welding and thickening of the whole sealing board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the back surface side of the sealing board of battery.    Sealing board (20)    Fitting convex structure (24)    Short side convex portion (25)    Long side convex portion (27)    Thick molding portion (27A)    Thin molding portion (28A)
NOVELTY - The power storage unit (1) comprises battery casings (13,14) that accommodate a battery assembly (12) and a coolant (23). A detecting unit (16) detects the electrical resistance of the coolant. An ECU determines whether the detected electrical resistance is equaled to lesser than the threshold value. The ECU outputs the signals indicating the decreasing of electrical resistance, if the detected electrical resistance is equaled to or lesser than the threshold value.    USE - Power storage unit used as drive power source or auxiliary power source for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance of the coolant is reduced effectively and the durability of the battery is increased. The safety measures such as interruption of the output current is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the power storage unit.    Power storage unit (1)    Battery assembly (12)    Battery casings (13,14)    Electrical resistance detector (16)    Coolant (23)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) generates electric power by electrochemical reaction of reaction gas fed to the fuel electrode and oxidant electrode. A control device (20) executes a fuel conservation operation by shutdown of the operation of auxiliary devices of the fuel cell stack, when the load demanded of the fuel cell stack falls below a prescribed level. The control device maintains that a current with a value larger than zero is drawn from the fuel cell stack, and keeps the total discharge rate constant.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to limit the fuel cell stack from deterioration from increased voltage of the fuel cell stack during the fuel conservation operation, even if the fuel cell stack deteriorates over time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Oxidant gas compressor (5)    Cooling water circulating pump (7)    Power controller (9)    Control device (20)
NOVELTY - The backup cable (2) has a connecting terminal (6) which is detachably attached to a ring type metal fitting (3), and crocodile clip (7) which is attached to terminal connected to the electrode of old battery. A binding band (4) binds the crocodile clip to a terminal. The terminal is switched to the electrode of a new battery (5) from the electrode of old battery by connecting a backup cable connected to a new battery through the ring type metal fitting using binding band to the terminal.    USE - Backup cable for replacing battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The old battery can be replaced easily by using the backup cable attached to the new battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the backup cable.    Backup cable (2)    Ring type metal fitting (3)    New battery (5)    Connecting terminal (6)    Crocodile clip (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a supply line (7), which leads to a cathode chamber (3) of a fuel cell (2). A compressor (8) is connected with the supply line. An expander (11) i.e. turbine, is connected with a discharge line (13). A bypass line (14) is extended between an output (81) of the compressor and an input of the expander, and a valve (15) is connected with the bypass line. A recirculation device (17) returning an oxidizing agent branches away from the supply line to the compressor in a direction of flow of the agent and opens into the supply line in front of the compressor.    USE - Device for providing a fuel cell i.e. solid polymer fuel cell, of a mobile fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle, with an oxidizing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device enables a situation-dependent required dosage and/or bypass of the oxidation agent and/or cathode gases with the recirculation device and the bypass line, thus enabling an improved operating performance of the fuel cell, and hence improving an energy balance and energy recovery of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing a fuel cell with an oxidizing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for providing a fuel cell with an oxidizing agent.    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode chamber (3)    Supply line (7)    Compressor (8)    Expander (11)    Discharge line (13)    Bypass line (14)    Valve (15)    Recirculation device (17)    Output (81)
NOVELTY - A separator (5) positioned in a gas space within a housing (2) separates liquid from a gas supply unit. A line system (6) drains the liquid away from the separator. The line system comprises one or more fluid dynamically active functional components such as a drain valve (8) and/or a drain filter (7) positioned in the gas space.    USE - Enclosed separator unit for fuel cell system used as mobile power source for e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Accommodation of the separator together in a common housing with the fluid dynamically active components ensures a frostproof gas supply unit, thus improving the functionality and operating reliability of the gas supply unit and the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operational diagram of the enclosed separator unit for fuel cell system.    Housing (2)    Separator (5)    Line system (6)    Drain filter (7)    Drain valve (8)
NOVELTY - A stainless steel comprising an austenitic stainless steel, a ferritic stainless steel, or a duplex stainless steel contains chromium (18-35 wt.%) and tungsten (4-12 wt.%).    USE - Stainless steel comprising an austenitic stainless steel, a ferritic stainless steel, or a duplex stainless steel used for fuel cell bipolar plate (claimed) using hydrogen and an acidic solution as fuel and electrolyte, respectively.    ADVANTAGE - The stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance in an acidic solution due to high stability and electrical conductivity. It has low contact resistance of a passive film. When the stainless steel is used for the fuel cell bipolar plate material, as compared with a conventional graphite bipolar plate, the stainless steel has higher mechanical strength and toughness and can be manufactured to have a reduced thickness. Since manufacturability is excellent, material costs and manufacturing costs can be reduced, and efficiency and output per unit weight or unit volume can be increased.
NOVELTY - A display device displays the ratio of present fuel cell temperature on a gauge (G) and end point temperature of fuel cell after activation. The ratio of actual elapsed time with respect to time required to complete a failure check is displayed on the gauge when fuel cell is activated for failure check.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as airplane and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of influence in fuel cell system is suppressed by displaying the ratio of actual elapsed time with respect to time required to complete a failure check on the gauge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for completion degree display method of fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the gauge used in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text) (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Percentage indication (AA)    Activating fuel cell (BB)    Wait period (CC)    Gauge (G)    Meter (M)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly has an electrode assembly comprising a membrane that is provided between the catalyst layers. Several diffusion media comprise a micro porous layer that is adhered to the catalyst layer of the electrode assembly. A conductive adhesive layer is provided on the bipolar plates such that the bipolar plates contact the surface of the diffusion media.    USE - Fuel cell assembly for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive adhesive layer is provided on bipolar plates, the electrical contact resistance between the diffusion media and bipolar plates can be minimized. The water management process can be optimized by the diffusion media. The performance of the fuel cell assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack; and    (2) manufacturing method of fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Contact element (20)    Working face (26)    Gasket (32)    Oxygen source (46)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating platinum alloy electrochemical catalysts for membrane fuel cell. That is to fabricate conductive carbon black-supported bi- or multi-component Pt alloy electrochemical catalysts through an improved polyol reduction. A strong acid-treated conductive carbon black is utilized in the fabricating process as a carrier, and adequate amount of additive is added into an glycol solution. The reaction solution is adjusted within adequate pH value, facilitating platinum and other noble metal ion to carry on chemical reductive reaction at adequate temperature. Metal complex ion composed of platinum alloy is reduced to platinum particle having diameter about 2-6 nm, as a result, adhering to the conductive carbon black to obtain conductive carbon black-supported Pt alloy electrochemical catalysts with high consistence of particle size and high dispersion and to effectively control the composition of catalysts. This invention is applied to the membrane fuel cell as anode catalysts.
NOVELTY - This invention provides a kind of fuel cell assembled through a buckling component to evenly buckle and press two end plates, so that more homogeneous compression rate of the gas diffusion layer in the fuel cell can be obtained to enable the work performance of the cell and shorten the assembly work hour and further reduce the volume and weight of the fuel cell. Meanwhile, this invention also provides an assembly method of the fuel cell. An assembly press is used to automatically laminate the individual stack layers of the fuel cell set placed on a loading table homogeneously. The homogeneous lamination effect achieved by the buckling component can further prevent generating the inhomogeneous pressure among individual stacking layers to improve the performance of the fuel cell set.
NOVELTY - A protection layer on metal flow field which in cathode side of fuel cell. It makes the metal flow field is not easy corrosive due to full of oxidant in the channel, humidity in the channel and high temperature. The life of metal flow field can be longer.
NOVELTY - The nailer (10) has a fuel cell actuator assembly for actuating a fuel cell (20) in a chamber to emit a measured dose of fuel during tool operation. A fuel delivery apparatus associated with an actuator assembly (38) receives emitted dose of fuel and supplies the fuel to a combustion chamber (14). The fuel delivery apparatus is configured for preventing actuation of a main stem by the actuator assembly. The fuel delivery apparatus includes an actuator block defining a stem cavity to cover the main stem without contacting the stem when the fuel cell is adapter free.    USE - Combustion nailer for fuel cell. Can also be used for pressurized containers of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.    ADVANTAGE - The nailer effectively supplies amount of fuel on a dosage basis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a combustion nailer.    Combustion nailer (10)    Combustion chamber (14)    Fuel cell (20)    Actuator assembly (38)    Extending lug (70)
NOVELTY - An engine system has a waste heat supply device to supply waste heat from an engine to a hydrogen supply device (3), a generator (9) to generate electricity by using power from the engine, an energy storage device (7) to store electric power produced by the generator and a motor (8) to convert electric power supplied from the energy storage device into mechanical power.    USE - Engine system.    ADVANTAGE - The engine system has excellent efficiency. The carbon dioxide emission from the engine system is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An engine system has a waste heat supply device to supply waste heat from an engine to a hydrogen supply device, a generator to generate electricity by using power from the engine, an energy storage device to store electric power produced by the generator and a motor to convert electric power supplied from the energy storage device into mechanical power. The hydrogen supply device produces hydrogen rich gas from a medium which chemically repeats storage and release of hydrogen, and drives the engine by hydrogen rich gas produced in the hydrogen supply device for fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the engine system.    Hydrogenation medium tank (1)    Hydrogen supply device (3)    Energy storage device (7)    Motor (8)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - The lithium energy storage device e.g. lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries, comprises a positive electrode (3) having lithium iron phosphate, in which the metal is a first-row transition metal or a doped derivative, a negative electrode (4), and an ionic liquid electrolyte, which comprises lithium mobile ions at an amount of 0.3-1.5 mol/kg of ionic liquid and bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide as anion and a cation counter-ion. The ionic liquid electrolyte has room temperature ionic liquids.    USE - The lithium energy storage device e.g. lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries is useful for storing or holding electrical energy, where the battery encompasses single cells, which are useful for charging lap-top computers, mobile phones and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium energy storage device is electrochemically stable, has higher gravimetric and volumetric capacities, higher specific energy, high stability and high mobility of the target ion, provides a stable electrolyte electrode interface, which allows charge transfer, and improves lithium ion conductivity and diffusivity within the electrolyte thus enhancing room temperature battery performance or battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an energy storage device.    Secondary lithium battery (1)    Case (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Lithium salt (5)    Separator. (6)
NOVELTY - A sheet laminate is a laminated product formed by laminating individual graphene oxide sheets one on another.    USE - Sheet laminate such as foil-like materials used as protective layers and adhesive layers for chemical filters, molecular storage, electronic or optoelectronic components and components of electrical batteries and super capacitors, vermiculite or mica platelet paper-like product protective coatings, high temperature binders dielectric barriers and gas-impermeable membranes, graphite foil for gasket and packaging and bucky paper for fuel cell. Can also be used as carrier substance for forming hybrid materials, and for anisotropic ionic conductors.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet laminate has excellent macroscopic flexibility, stiffness and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sheet laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of continuous vacuum filtration method of sheet laminate.
NOVELTY - A zirconium oxide hydrate particles having a mean primary particle size of 0.5-5 nm is new.    USE - In solid acid catalysts, electrolyte materials for use in electrochemical capacitors or fuel cells, various gas sensors such as hydrogen sensors or oxygen sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The zirconium oxide hydrate particles that contain a large amount of water of hydration and exhibit high proton conductivity; is superior in terms of ease or safety; have a large amount of water of hydration and high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A zirconium oxide hydrate particles of formula ZrO2nH2O and having a mean primary particle size of 0.5-5 nm is new.    n=number greater than 2.5.    The n is a value measured after the particles are dispersed in water, filtered and then dried in air at 60 degrees C for 6 hours. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the zirconium oxide hydrate particles.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has reaction unit (210) for performing chemical reaction and fan (220) for providing airflow (80). An airflow guiding device (230) connected to reaction unit and fan, comprise airflow rectification segment (232) formed with one flow channel. An airflow separation segment (234) connected to rectification segment, is positioned between rectification segment and reaction unit. Several number flow channels formed inside separation segment is above 1.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The airflow from fan is provided uniformly to each position of reaction unit so that reaction efficiency of reaction unit and can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell apparatus.    Airflow (80)    Fuel cell apparatus (200)    Reaction unit (210)    Fan (220)    Airflow guiding device (230)    Airflow rectification segment (232)    Airflow separation segment (234)
NOVELTY - A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) has a temperature sensor (302) for measuring the temperature of electrical heating element (301), and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) temperature sensor (303) for measuring the temperature of MEA. The electrical contacts (304,305) are communicated with PCB terminal (306), measure the resistance and voltage of unit cells.    USE - Intelligent membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell of motor vehicle e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), buses, tracks, watercraft, ships and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of unit cells is measured easily so that the production rate is improved. The heat transfer from an outside low temperature heat source to a catalyst layer of MEA during operation of the fuel cell stack at low temperature is prevented. The amount of heat insulating material used to protect the fuel cell stack from external low-temperature heat source is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of flexible PCB for intelligent MEA.    Polymer insulating film (300)    Electrical heating element (301)    Electrical heating element temperature sensor (302)    MEA temperature sensor (303)    Electrical contacts (304,305)    PCB terminal (306)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller that controls air blower (26) and solenoid valve (36) based on the air pressure inside a fuel cell (10) measured using a pressure sensor (37) arranged in an air discharge pipe (28). The air blower blows air into the fuel cell, until pressure inside the fuel cell reaches a predefined level. The solenoid valve is closed until oxygen contained in the fuel cell is exhausted completely.    USE - Carbon corrosion prevention apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle e.g. passenger vehicle, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of hydrogen/oxygen interface at the anode of the fuel cell is prevented, hence the durability and performance of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the apparatus for preventing carbon corrosion at the cathode of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Air blower (26)    Air discharge pipe (28)    Solenoid valve (36)    Pressure sensor (37)
NOVELTY - The structure (100) has cells defining spaces for flowing fuel gas or air. An electrolyte thin film layer is coated on an inner surface of each cell. An electrode layer is coated on the inner surface of the electrolyte thin film layer. A conductive layer is coated on the inner surface of the cell or electrode layer and includes conductive layers for collecting electricity. The cell has an anode material and the electrode layer has a cathode material, or the cell has a cathode material and the electrode layer has an anode material.    USE - Structure for a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure realizes a stable structure without using a metal bipolar plate, reduces the manufacturing cost, enables manufacture of a large area fuel battery, and improves the power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel battery    (2) a manufacturing method of a structure for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery structure.    Fuel battery structure (100)    Fuel battery (200)    Gas supply member (210a, 210b)    Gas inlet (220a, 220b)    Insertion part (230a, 230b)
NOVELTY - An energy storage device or capacitor comprises three or more layers sealed in a fluid-tight covering. Layer (I) comprises electrolytic polymer molecules of positive charge, and nanoparticles. Layer (II) is a dielectric layer comprising insulative polymer(s). Layer (III) comprises electrolytic polymer molecules of negative charge, and nanoparticles.    USE - Energy storage device or capacitor is used in electronics (e.g. circuit boards), pace makers, artificial muscles, hybrid vehicles, gate dielectrics, electronic memories, power storage devices, microwave communication devices, and microelectromechanical systems. The energy storage device can also be used as battery or ultra-capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device or capacitor has improved capacitance. The nanoparticles provide increased functional surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy storage device or capacitor comprises three or more layers sealed in a fluid-tight covering. Layer (I) comprises electrolytic polymer molecules of positive charge, and nanoparticles. Layer (II) is a dielectric layer comprising insulative polymer(s). Layer (III) comprises electrolytic polymer molecules of negative charge, and nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are electroconductive nanoparticles of nickel, carbon, titanium dioxide, lead, lithium, silver, copper, phthalocyanine oligomers, and/or electroconductive molecules. The dielectric layer comprises barium titanate, and a mixture of cationic and anionic exchange molecules or electrolytic polymers mixed with a metal oxide, and nanoparticles coated with polymer electrolyte(s). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of energy storage device or capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the capacitor.
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting a part of an anode output flow of a fuel cell (H) in a tampon reserve (3), and evacuating the reserve. Regulated anode output flow is mixed with cathode output flow, if the latter flow is mixed with output flow of a case (J). Evacuation flow of the reserve is regulated according to parameters of different output flows and/or operating condition of the cell and/or catalytic burner (8) to guaranty hydrogen concentration lesser than lower explosivity limit in the flow obtained after mixing. A part of the flow is driven after being mixed with the burner.    USE - Method for passive securisation of a fuel cell assembly for a generator set embarked on a motor vehicle (claimed), during stopping, accident or maintenance of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evacuation flow of the tampon reserve is regulated according to parameters of different output flows and/or operating condition of the fuel cell and/or catalytic burner to guaranty hydrogen concentration lesser than lower explosivity limit in the flow obtained after mixing, thus securing the evacuation of natural leakage of hydrogen and securing rejection related to anodic purge of the fuel cell in normal operating state of the fuel cell, and hence ensuring better operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for passive securisation of a fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell assembly with a supply network and an evacuation network.    Fuel cell (H)    Case (J)    Anti-return valve (2)    Tampon reserve (3)    Catalytic burner (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves polling a sensor for a reading associated with an abnormal operating condition of a main battery (100). A command is received from the control device for switching the main battery to an auxiliary battery e.g. backup battery (200). The condition of the main battery is determined by the controller based upon the reading of the sensor. A control signal is communicated to a controllable switching device (300), where a position is switched from another position responsive to the control signal by the device.    USE - Method for controlling a multiple battery system utilized in a vehicle battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The control signal is communicated to a controllable switching device instructed by the controller, thus providing simple construction of the vehicle battery system, and hence providing the vehicle battery system in efficient, durable, and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a circuit diagram of a normal operational mode of a vehicle battery system.    Main battery (100)    Backup battery (200)    Controllable switching device (300)    One-way charging circuit (400)
NOVELTY - The device has a communication bus interface connected with each load via a CPU, where each load is respectively connected with a photo-coupling drive circuit and an electronic switch. The communication bus interface is a controller area network(CAN) bus, RS232 bus or universal serial bus(USB) communication bus interface. Number of loads are in a range from 10 to 1000, and spark is not produced while driving the electronic switch.    USE - Device for controlling a load such as resistor, bulb, water resistor, heating wire, motor and air conditioner (all claimed) and fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device can test the load of the fuel battery, where the testing can be controlled freely, so that the device is secure and reliable without short trouble and spark.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a load controlling device.
NOVELTY - A multilayered cathode electrode comprises a support layer; a catalyst layer; and carbon layers interposed between the support layer and the catalyst layer and arranged according to varying porosity.    USE - A multilayered cathode electrode for a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved power generation efficiency by maintaining good ion conductivity while preventing water in a polymer electrolyte membrane from moving toward a cathode electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a fuel cell system having a membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    Cathode electrode (20)    Anode electrode (30)    Electricity generation unit (100)    Fuel supply unit (200)
NOVELTY - An alcohol compound (A) having highest acidity and compound (B) are reacted in a basic compound or solvent containing basic compound, to obtain fluorine-containing alkoxyalkane (a).    USE - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkoxyalkane used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries used as source power for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fluorine-containing alkoxyalkane in high yield with suppression of by-products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alcohol compound (A) having highest acidity and compound (B) are reacted in a basic compound or solvent containing basic compound, to obtain fluorine-containing alkoxyalkane (a). The alcohol compound (A) having highest acidity is of formulae: R1-OH, R3-O-R2-OH, R1-O-R2-OH and R3-OH. The compound (B) is of formulae: Lg-R2-O-R3, Lg-R1, Lg-R3 and Lg-R2-O-R1. The fluorine-containing alkoxyalkane (a) is of formula: R1-O-R2-O-R3.    R1,R3=1-6C alkyl optionally substituted by fluorine atom(s);    R2=2-4C alkylene optionally substituted by fluorine atom(s);and    Lg=anionic leaving group.    At least one of R1,R2 and R3 contains fluorine atom(s).
NOVELTY - The sensor (21) has a detecting circuit with a bridge comprising a compensator that compensates for change in external environment, and a detector that detects concentration of combustible gas. The detecting circuit comprises a device that measures current passing through the detecting circuit. An abnormality discriminating device makes judgment of short circuit when the current passing through the detecting circuit is larger than a predetermined value, and judges breakage of a wire when the current passing through the detecting circuit is smaller than the predetermined value.    USE - Combustible-gas sensor i.e. hydrogen sensor, for use in a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized in a car, domestic purposes and a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is capable of reliably and quickly stopping the system based on judgments in less time, thus realizing down-sizing function. The sensor reduces power consumption of the detecting circuit. The sensor is less affected by ambient temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a combustible-gas sensor    (2) a method for detecting abnormality of a combustible-gas sensor by using a detecting circuit    (3) a control method for controlling a fuel cell system comprising a combustible-gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system on which a combustible gas sensor is mounted.    Fuel cell (11)    Electrode (12)    Air bent (13)    Fuel tank (14)    Fuel supply valve (15)    Oxidizing agent electrode (16)    Polymer electrolyte film (17)    Fuel electrode (18)    Purge valve (19)    Controller (20)    Combustible-gas sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a wind turbine with the rotor, a generator linked to the rotor. A tubular tower mounted with the lower end to the foundation. An in-tower storage (160) partly defined by the inner surfaces of the tower is formed between upper and lower end caps sealed about circumference to the inner surface of the tower proximal to the upper and lower ends of the tower to store a compressed gas. The in-tower storage has a liner forming a gas impermeable barrier between the tower wall and the end caps.    USE - Wind turbine tower assembly for storing compressed gas such as hydrogen used as fuel in vehicles for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The generation, storage and distribution of hydrogen can be performed efficiently by being built upon existing wind and hydrogen technology while reducing cost and improving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the wind turbine tower system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wind turbine tower based hydrogen and energy storage and distribution system.    Power converter (110)    Generator interface (112)    Grid interface (118)    Switch (120)    Electrolyzer (130)    Fuel cell (140)    Storage (160)
NOVELTY - The device has branches extended to outside and welded to a front camber beam (1), and a plate-like body (5) connected with the branches. A longitudinal section of the plate-like body is formed in a z-shape, and a connecting board (3) is welded to a tap vertical tube (2), which is mounted on an end part of the front camber beam. A front end part of the plate-like body is connected with the connecting board, which is equipped with a support chip on which a connecting hole is provided. A bottom surface of a contact box contacts with a support body (10) and a folded plate (9).    USE - Battery jar fixing device for a simple battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery jar housing can be easily connected with the battery car frame. The connecting firmness is excellent, and the service life of the battery jar housing is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery jar fixing device.    Front camber beam (1)    Tap vertical tube (2)    Connecting board (3)    Plate-like body (5)    Folded plate (9)    Support body (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a single charging system causing a generator to enable a belt on a front axle to engage a pulley of the generator responsive to an accelerator and a brake pedal when the accelerator is in an acceleration non-applied state or the braking pedal is in a braking applied state. A battery charger/accumulator utilizes current from the generator to charge a battery. A cooling system comprises a blower (42) in a front of the vehicle for blowing air to a brushless motor (22) and the generator, and includes a fan for directing some heat into interior of the vehicle.    USE - Electrical e.g. alternate current (AC)/direct current (DC) charging and driving system for an electric powered vehicle e.g. electric powered car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The system extends the time between battery rechargings, and reduces the brake wear. The system provides a continuous flow of electrical energy from a sealed battery through the cables, the main switch, the diodes, the capacitors, the accumulators and the other components. The system controls the power charge, and provides cooling to the system load through grids. The system enables a vehicle to provide zero emissions, and is manufactured in a cost efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of an electric powered vehicle.    Battery bank (12)    Brushless motor (22)    Blower (42)    Cooling conduit support (76)    Mechanical parking brake (86)
NOVELTY - Invention refers to functional auxiliary maintenance systems of fuel cells, and namely to methods and devices meant for removing carbon dioxide from the air consumed in fuel cell. The device consists of one or more gas diffusion cathodes through which the air being cleaned passes, one or more gas diffusion anodes through which blow-down gas passes, and electrolyte located between pairs of electrodes, and electrolyte consists of carbon dioxide saline. Both new and inactive fuel cell battery with circulating electrolyte can be used as cleaning device.    USE - Heating systems, fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Providing the possibility of continuous cleaning of air flow from carbon dioxide at low aerodynamic resistance of the device and low energy consumed for cleaning process, and providing the possibility of using the device structurally coinciding with fuel cell as air cleaning device.7 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention refers to functional auxiliary maintenance systems of fuel cells, and namely to methods and devices used for removing carbon dioxide from synthesis gas obtained by means of steam conversion of methanol or hydrocarbons and containing hydrogen consumed in fuel cell. The device consists of one or more gas diffusion cathodes through which synthesis gas being cleaned passes, one or more gas diffusion anodes through which blow-down gas passes, and electrolyte located between pairs of electrodes, and electrolyte consists of carbon dioxide saline. Blow-down gas mostly consists of hydrogen. Both new and inactive fuel cell battery with circulating electrolyte can be used as cleaning device.    USE - Heating systems, fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Providing the possibility of continuous cleaning of synthesis gas from carbon dioxide with no solid by-products and with low energy used for cleaning process; providing the possibility of energy use of hydrogen removed from fuel cell in order to improve energy content of initial synthesis gas, and providing the possibility of using the device structurally coinciding with fuel cell as synthesis gas cleaning device.6 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention refers to folding three-wheeler with electric motor. Folding accumulator vehicle contains two frames capable of movement one in another during folding and unfolding. Rear wheel contains electric motor attached to it. Seat is located over wheel. Fixing devices secure rigidity of vehicle in folded and unfolded condition. Front frame is supported by two wheels of bigger diameter and rear wheel is twice less in diameter than front wheels, but rear wheel is wider than front wheels. Front frame covered by net serves as a carrier, it contains shelf for basket with drop-side or for child's seat. Handlebars' post is inclinable to secure pull of brake cable and simultaneous switch-off of electric motor.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Strengthening of protection from front side and acceleration of braking response.4 dwg
NOVELTY - Porous ceramics are prepared by mixing 30-70% ceramic powder, 10-40% binder and 20-60% solvent, degassing and screening to form ceramics slurry and organic material slurry; casting and drying, laminating layers of ceramic green body and organic green body to form lamina, combining at 150-400 degrees C under 10-50 MPa, and cutting into slices; laminating layers of ceramic green bodies and slices by 90 degrees C, combining at 150-400 degrees C under 10-50 MPa to form blank with regularly arrayed organic material; and roasting at 1000-1600 degrees C in atmosphere to eliminate organic material.    USE - Method of preparing porous ceramics for filter material, catalyst carrier, vibration-absorptive material, damping material, fuel cell, artificial bone substitute and drug delivery carrier.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ceramics with controllable pore structure, small aperture, high poriness, 100% connected porosity and regular array, high specific surface area and good appearance which produced by mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of porous ceramics involves:    (A) mixing 30-70% ceramic powder with grain diameter at 0.1-5 mu m, 10-40% binder and 20-60% solvent, and degassing in vacuum and screening to form ceramics slurry and organic material slurry;    (B) casting and drying, laminating layers of ceramic green body and organic green body to form lamina, combining at 150-400 degrees C under 10-50 MPa, and cutting into slices having thicknesses corresponding to needed poriness and aperture at 50-1000 mu m;    (C) laminating layers of ceramic green bodies and slices by 90 degrees C, combining at 150-400 degrees C under 10-50 MPa to form blank with regularly arrayed organic material; and    (D) roasting at 1000-1600 degrees C in atmosphere to eliminate organic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of porous ceramics.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a hydrogen generation device (7) comprises air purifier (73) that purifies hydrogen from mixed gas by passing the mixed gas through a separation film (71), and supplies purified hydrogen to a fuel cell (1). The air purifier converts carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide using oxidation process, and converts water discharged from a water source into steam.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel pump (2)    Hydrogen generation device (7)    Separation film (71)    Air purifier (73)
NOVELTY - An anhydrous high temperature proton exchange polymer membrane is prepared by mixing monomer, ion liquid, emulsifying agent, inorganic nanoparticle and crosslinking agent present at weight ratio of 5-60:5-34:0-60:2-8:1-4, preparing microemulsion or solution, and polymerizing. The monomer is cinnamene, alpha -methylstyrene, ( alpha -methyl)acrylonitrile, vinyl alcohol, alpha , beta , beta -trifluorostyrene- alpha -methyl cinnamene, methyl methacrylate, ethylenepyrrolidone and/or octafluoro cinnamene. The ion liquid and emulsifying agent contain ammonium ion and heteroaromatics structure.    USE - Method for preparation of anhydrous high temperature proton exchange polymer membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepared polymer membrane has high proton exchange capability and high thermal and chemical stabilities, and can be used even at more than 80 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The active system reduces vehicle speed regardless of will of driver by taking into account allowable maximum speed in monitored stretch. A base emits signal based on value of speed for necessary time at restricted frequency for distance of 300 meters. Programmable values are based on controlled areas. A transmitting circuit installed at top of transmitter pole along highway with low index of pollution obtains solar energy that is stored in batteries for transmitting circuit to function during the night. In places with pollution and low solar incidence, conventional electric system is used.    USE - Active system for reducing velocity of vehicle in accident-prone areas.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces vehicle speed regardless of will of driver in accident-prone areas.
NOVELTY - The multi cell supporting structure has a multi cell union plate (20) having a fuel supply structure and a multi cell union plate (30) having an air supply structure. The fluid pressure units (40,50) compress multi cell union plates so as to apply uniform compressive force to respective membrane-electrode assemblies supported between multi cell union plates.    USE - Multi cell supporting device for tester or activation apparatus used for testing or pre-treating membrane-electrode assemblies of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The testing and activation process for membrane-electrode assemblies can be simplified and the processing time can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the multi cell supporting apparatus.    Multi cell union plates (20,30)    Plate frame (24)    Fuel cell supply channel (26)    Fluid pressure plates (40,50)
NOVELTY - The plate has an expanded graphite whose weight percentage ranges between 50-95 percentages, and thermosetting resin with percentage ranging between 5-50 ranges. Electrical conductivity of the plate is of 100 Siemens per centimeter. The flexural strength of the plate is in a range of 9-35 Mega Pascal. The elastic modulus of the plate is in the range of 1000-7000 Mega Pascal. The expanded graphite is obtained by expanding natural graphite classified into 30-200 mesh to 50-300 times of the original dimension. The thermosetting resin e.g. phenolic resin or an epoxy resin, contains a curing agent.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate is excellent in resistance against binding pressure and external impacts while maintaining conductivity. The cracking or damage is prevented such that the stack binding stability and durability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a lamp module including a case (20) with a hole (21), where multiple LEDs are installed at a lamp mounting part of the case. A cover member (40) engages with the case to cover the lamp mounting part, and projects the light from the lamp module. A generator unit (50) is installed in the hole of the case, where the generator unit generates the electric power with the wind. A secondary battery stores the electric power generated by the generator unit, and supplies the electric power to the lamp module.    USE - Vehicle leading apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generator unit is installed in the hole of the case, where the generator unit generates the electric power with the wind, thus effectively permitting the turning-on of the LEDs of the lamp module with the electric power generated by the wind blown through the vehicle and enhancing the luminous efficiency of the lamp module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle leading apparatus.    Case (20)    Hole (21)    Fixing unit (24)    Cover member (40)    Generator unit (50)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode group (110) including a separator (114) interposed between a positive electrode (112) and a negative electrode (113). The electrode group is accommodated in a case. A cap assembly (140) is combined with the case for sealing, and includes an electrode terminal. A lead part (150) is electrically connected with the electrode group and the cap assembly. The lead part includes multiple lead members joined by welding at welding parts and length of the lead members varies between the welding parts.    USE - Secondary battery for use in electronic instrument such as cellular phone, notebook computer and a camcorder. Can also be used for motor driving power of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery easily bends the lead part, and reduces internal resistance, thus improving productivity and output power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode group (110)    Positive electrode (112)    Negative electrode (113)    Separator (114)    Cap assembly (140)    Lead part (150)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (120) i.e. jelly roll, formed by winding a cathode sheet (121), an anode sheet (122) and a separator (123). A center pin (150) is inserted into a center of a wound assembly, and formed by closely winding a coil in a form of a pressurized spring structure. The center pin is formed of a high-strength plastic, stainless steel or metallic material. An inside diameter of the center pin varies from 1.5 to 3.5 millimeter. An external diameter of the center pin varies from 2.5 to 6.0 millimeter.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery for use in a medium-to large-sized battery module that is utilized for a notebook computer, an e-bike, and a power source of an electro mobile or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the center pin to be deformed along the longitudinal direction upon the application of external force, thus improving the safety of the battery, and minimizes the damage of the jelly-roll central part by the external impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (120)    Cathode sheet (121)    Anode sheet (122)    Separator (123)    Center pin (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a channel (130) is formed on a surface of the separation plate to couple a manifold inlet (110) to a manifold outlet (120) of a separation plate (100). A measurement sensor is mounted on a corresponding region of the separation plate. A metal plate (140) having electric conductivity is attached to each of a manifold inlet region (115), a central region (135), and a manifold outlet region (125). Each of measurement target regions is insulated by forming a remaining region except the measurement target region attached to the metal plate with an insulating material (150).    USE - Efficiency test device for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables accurate measurement of fuel cell performance changed according to the shape and number of channels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for testing efficiency of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side configuration of the separator used for the fuel cell performance measurement system.    Separation plate (100)    Manifold inlet (110)    Manifold inlet region (115)    Manifold outlet (120)    Manifold outlet region (125)    Channel (130)    Central region (135)    Metal plate (140)    Insulating material (150)
NOVELTY - Catalyst preparation involves mixing a platinum based catalyst precursor and a solvent to prepare a mixture and the mixture is irradiated with atmospheric plasma. The atmospheric plasma is irradiated by a power supplying unit, where the frequency is 500 KHz-5GHz, preferably 10-50 MHz. The solvent is alcohol or a mixed solvent of water and alcohol.    USE - Method for preparing a catalyst for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst preparation method ensures mass production of catalysts by uniformly preparing desired catalysts economically through a simple process using atmospheric plasma.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel system (1)    Power generator (3)    Fuel supply part (5)    Oxidizing agent supply part (7)    Fuel tank (9)    Fuel pump (11)
NOVELTY - The core-shell structured polymer particles have a core containing a material which is phase-changed into gas or generated gas, and a shell containing a membranous polymer which coats the surface of the core. The polymer has glass transition temperature of 60-200 degrees C that is higher than the normal operating temperature of the device using core-shell structured polymer particles. The core-shell structured polymer particles are volume expanded at temperature greater than the glass transition temperature of the polymer.    USE - Core-shell structured polymer particles are used as binder for electrode in electrochemical device such as secondary battery (all claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The core-shell structured polymer particles provides electrode having excellent impact resistance, durability and electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - A ruthenium precursor, osmium precursor and carrier are dispersed in a solvent, and a reducing agent is added to the dispersion. The resulting mixture is heated and dried, to prepare a ruthenium-osmium alloy. The carrier contains carbon powder. The solvent contains water.    USE - Preparation of ruthenium-osmium alloy used for electrode material of solid electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ruthenium-osmium alloy is economically and efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a stainless steel plate (200) as a matrix, and reducing iron (Fe) content in a surface layer of the stainless steel matrix to form a chrome (Cr)-rich passive film (210). A metal coating layer (220) is formed on a surface of a surface-modified stainless steel matrix, where the metal is selected from a group consisting of gold, platinum, ruthenium, nickel, copper and alloy of gold, platinum, ruthenium, nickel and copper. Additives are selected between hydrogen peroxide and oxalic acid.    USE - Method for manufacturing a stainless steel bipolar for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing the stainless steel bipolar plate that is inexpensive, and realizes excellent anti-corrosive property and contact resistance satisfying the standard defined by department of energy (DOE) even when the bipolar plate is exposed to a high-temperature/humidity condition for long time. The method enables reduction in fabrication cost of the stainless steel bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stainless steel bipolar plate for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stainless steel bipolar plate.    Stainless steel plate (200)    Chrome-rich passive film (210)    Metal coating layer (220)
NOVELTY - Metallic bipolar plate manufacturing involves coating surface of a metal plate with a solvent and drying the coating layer. The metal plate has binder regions. The coating layer has carbon particle dispersed in matrix of the binder region on the surface of the metal plate. The metal plate surface is degreased and pickled. The metal plate is selected from stainless steel plate, aluminum plate or carbon steel sheet. The carbon particle is carbon black, graphite or carbon nano tube.    USE - Method for manufacturing metallic bipolar plate for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic bipolar plate manufacturing method is continuous production process and has high production efficiency and also provides metallic bipolar plate with excellent electric conductance and corrosion resistance without exhibiting powdering phenomenon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a metallic bipolar plate for a fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle includes a flywheel (2) which can be electrically stored in the vehicle, and an electrical storage device (1) stored as well in the vehicle in front of the flywheel. The flywheel stores rotational kinetic energy while rotated by an induction motor (3).    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy replenishment of energy during an emergency. Reduced size of electric storage device which results in a lightweight and inexpensive electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle.    Electrical storage device (1)    Flywheel (2)    Induction motor (3)    Propulsion motor (4)    Pantograph (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fly wheel (1) placed in vehicle by an induction motor (2) through electrical connection, where the fly wheel stores rotational kinetic energy. The stored rotational kinetic energy is exploited as a direct mechanical energy without converting to electrical energy during starting of the vehicle. The rotational kinetic energy is stored as regeneration energy during stopping of the vehicle. The energy is stored in the vehicle as physical energy without direct electric power storage to a device.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. far-reaching electric vehicle such as road surface bus in e.g. urban area. Uses include but are not limited to common passenger car, bicycle, motorbike, electric train, hybrid vehicle and electric forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The fly wheel electrically stores rotational kinetic energy such that the energy replenishment is diversified, thus performing the energy replenishment in the event of emergency in an easier manner, and ensuring light-weight in an expensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.    Fly wheel (1)    Induction motor (2)    Propulsion motor (3)    Pantograph (4)    Vehicle main body (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a motor (5) that is driven with the electric power from a high voltage battery (1) during the generation of the electric power by a fuel cell (FC) stack (8). A microcomputer (20) has an electric power distribution determination unit (22) switches to a FC electric power generation operation so as to compute electric power requirement of FC stack. A control unit (25) controls an air compressor (6) based on the computed electric power requirement of FC stack, when the FC electric power generation operation is started.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power required by the FC is outputted smoothly. The driveability of the motor is improved reliably and the power consumption of the air compressor is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage battery (1)    Motor (5)    Air compressor (6)    FC stack (8)    Microcomputer (20)    Electric power distribution determination unit (22)    Electric power extraction unit (23)    Air compressor control unit (25)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has bridge circuit (15) connected between main battery (12), transformer (14), and inverter (21) equipped with H-bridge circuits (22,23) between transformer and power supplying connection unit (20). The auxiliary battery is connected to main battery and power supply connection unit through direct current (DC)-DC converter. The switching elements of bridge circuits are controlled by control apparatus (37) so that the electric power of main battery is controlled to output alternating voltage from connection unit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating voltage can be efficiently outputted from main battery without using DC/AC inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main battery (12)    Transformer (14)    Bridge circuit (15)    Power supplying connection unit (20)    H-bridge circuit (22,23)    Control apparatus (37)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a stator (16) and rotor (13) including a permanent magnet (14), and a cooling medium path for supplying a cooling medium to the rotor. A refrigerant supply part supplies a cooling medium to the cooling medium path, and a state detection part detects a motor torque. A cooling control part controls supply amount of a coolant according to the detected motor torque. A state detection part is provided for measuring a motor drive voltage and a motor drive current.    USE - Motor apparatus for use in a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently cools the permanent magnet provided in the rotor, and suppresses generation of the irreversible heat de-magnetization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a motor system containing a motor apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor apparatus (10)    Shaft (11)    Rotor (13)    Permanent magnet (14)    Stator (16)
NOVELTY - The cooler has a lead side resin mold (20) that integrally fixes U-phase bus bar (51), V-phase bus bar (52) and W-phase bus bar. A through-hole (60) is formed in the resin mold (130) such that the hole passes between the U-phase and V-phase bus bars. An oil coolant supply unit (71) supplies the coolant to the through-hole, such that coolant discharged from the through hole is supplied to a stator core (32).    USE - Stator cooling structure of motor generator for transaxle of hybrid vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric vehicle and motors for industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent cooling capability of stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stator cooling structure.    Stator core (32)    U-phase bus bar (51)    V-phase bus bar (52)    Through-hole (60)    Oil coolant supply unit (71)    Lead side resin mold (120)    Resin mold (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing the voltage difference of battery module to maximum threshold value set beforehand. The battery module discharges the battery pack in a normal state when voltage difference of the battery module smaller than maximum threshold value. A discharge current is controlled below a normal state when the voltage difference of the battery module larger than the maximum threshold value.    USE - Control method of power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the battery module is detected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the change of voltage of battery module and remaining capacity of battery pack in control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a lithium metal electrode in an electrolyte solution of an impregnation tank. Voltage is applied between the positive electrode and the negative electrode to charge the electrodes. The positive electrode and the lithium metal electrode are discharged, after the two electrodes are charged. The positive electrode contains activated charcoal or a nonporous charcoal as an active material. The negative electrode includes carbon material that occludes lithium ion.    USE - Method for pre-doping a lithium ion that is utilized in a capacitor electrical storage device of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion of sufficient quantity can be doped with a short time, so that lithium is not precipitated at the negative electrode of outermost layer. The lithium ion exhibits excellent operational capability and excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion capacitor electrical storage device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for pre-doping a lithium ion that is utilized in a capacitor electrical storage device of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a fitting convex part (24) that penetrates into inward portion of a case opening part. The fitting convex part is provided in a back side surface of a sealing board (20), when a predetermined position of the case opening part is provided with the sealing board. A clearance is provided between the convex part and circumference of the case opening part in end parts along longitudinal direction of the case opening part. The fitting convex part and the case opening part circumference make close contact with a part fixed adjacent to the end parts.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydride secondary battery, for use as a power supply in a personal computer and a vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a motor vehicle and a car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents generation of internal short circuit by mixing pickup powder, and guarantees high welding strength. The fitting convex part and the case opening part circumference make close contact with the part fixed adjacent to the end parts, thus preventing position shift, and correctly ensuring predetermined position of the case opening part with the sealing board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a sealing board of a battery.    Positive electrode terminal (12)    Negative electrode terminal (14)    Main-body part (22)    Sealing board (20)    Fitting convex part (24)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell of cylindrical-shaped has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate with a current collection disk (7). A protruding copper foil exposure unit (14) is formed at the upper surface of a winding group (6) formed in a battery container (10) and a protruding aluminum foil exposure unit (15) is formed at lower surface of the winding group. The aluminum foil exposure unit is joined directly to the inner bottom surface of the battery container at several positions using the laser welding.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell of lithium secondary battery used for power supply of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and for power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity during manufacture of the lithium ion secondary cell is improved with reduced internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical-shaped lithium ion secondary cell.    Winding group (6)    Current collection disk (7)    Battery container (10)    Protruding copper foil exposure unit (14)    Protruding aluminum foil exposure unit (15)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (6) is formed by sequentially laminating a porous electrode base material (4,5), an electrode catalyst layer (2,3) and a polymer electrolyte membrane-containing polyelectrolyte. The electrode catalyst layer contains carbon powder-supporting catalyst. The electrode catalyst layer has volume density of 8-14 mg/cm2. In porous electrode base material, 90% or more of pore volume has pore diameter of 1-100 mu m, and pore diameter peaks of 10-20 mu m and 30-40 mu m.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as electric power generating apparatus used for mobile component such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising membrane electrode assembly has excellent power generating characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly is formed by sequentially laminating a porous electrode base material, an electrode catalyst layer and a polymer electrolyte membrane-containing polyelectrolyte. The electrode catalyst layer contains carbon powder-supporting catalyst. The electrode catalyst layer has volume density of 8-14 mg/cm2. In porous electrode base material, 90% or more of pore volume has pore diameter of 1-100 mu m, and pore diameter peaks of 10-20 mu m and 30-40 mu m. The porous electrode base material is a carbon fiber papermaking component formed by baking carbon fiber paper which is mixture of pulp and carbon short fiber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the typical sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Cathode side catalyst layer (2)    Anode side catalyst layer (3)    Porous electrode base material (4,5)    Membrane electrode assembly (6)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has two layers (2, 3) containing a graphite granular material, where concentration of a metal ion of one of the layers is higher than a metal impurity containing concentration of the other layers. The former layer is piled up on a surface at a side of an electrolytic membrane/electrode assembly (11). The former layer suppresses elution of the metal ion from the latter layer. The thickness of the separator is 1-5 millimeter. Average particle diameter of the graphite granular material is measured by a laser beam diffractor.    USE - Separator for fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator prevents performance degradation of the ion-exchange membrane by ionized metal impurity at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a separator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator (1)    Layers (2, 3)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane/electrode assembly (11)    Ion-exchange membrane (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)
NOVELTY - The battery has a foil-shaped negative electrode collector (1a) and a foil-shaped positive electrode collector (2a) with multiple holes (1c, 2c) penetrating the collectors. The hole protrudes in the surroundings in one surface side of the foil-shaped collector. The thickness of protrusion parts (1d, 2d) around the foil-shaped collector surpasses 3 percentage of the total thickness of electrode of one sheet combining the collectors. The thickness of the mixture layer of the negative electrode or the positive electrode is 25 percentage less than the total thickness of electrode.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for a power tool and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness between each particles with the collector is improved and fall of output and internal short circuit are prevented. The battery with higher safety is obtained without disconnecting the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Foil-shaped negative electrode collector (1a)    Holes (1c, 2c)    Protrusion parts (1d, 2d)    Foil-shaped positive electrode collector (2a)    Electrode group (4)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel supply unit (3) to supply fuel to anode (5a) of electric power generation stack (5), and air supply unit (6) for supplying air to cathode (5b) of the stack. A vapor-liquid separation unit (9) that separates water from gas-liquid mixed fluid discharged from cathode, has water storage tank (9c) to store separated water.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC), video camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for heat exchanger is eliminated and thus size of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The flow of air is not inhibited and thus reaction at cathode is stabilized and reliability of fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell system and cross-sectional view of the vapor-liquid separation unit.    Fuel supply unit (3)    Electric power generation stack (5)    Anode (5a)    Cathode (5b)    Air supply unit (6)    Vapor-liquid separation unit (9)    Water storage tank (9c)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (35) which is formed by laminating a electrolytic membrane between an anode and a cathode. A pair of end plates (17,18) is arranged in both sides along the lamination direction of MEA. A plate spring (11) has two arm portions which press the end plates to form a C-shaped cross-section to tighten the backup plates (14,15) arranged at the anode electrode side and cathode electrode side of MEA, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The backup plates in the MEA are tightened by the plate spring which press the arm portions towards the MEA, hence the use of nut, bolt for tightening of backup plates is eliminated. The cell stack is tightened by tightening the backup plates hence the volume of dead space in the fuel cell stack is reduced, and the cell stack are connected equally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Plate springs (11,12)    Backup plates (14,15)    End plates (17,18)    Separator (34)    Membrane electrode assembly (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has several anode off-gas discharge flow paths (16,17) arranged with an anode off-gas discharge manifold (15a), along the lamination direction of a fuel cell laminated structure (10), to receive the off-gas discharged from the manifold. An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) controls a three-way valve when judging that the waste water is required, so as to limit the circulation of off-gas from other discharge flow paths.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Waste water in the discharge manifold of the fuel cell can be rapidly and reliably discharged, for efficient drive of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the fuel cell laminated structure.    Fuel cell laminated structure (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Anode off-gas discharge manifold (15a)    Anode off-gas discharge flow paths (16,17)    ECU (30)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure (905) includes several holders (901-903) that are arranged between the batteries (900) and base (910). The area (S1) of the holder (901) near an exothermic source is larger than area (S2) of the holder (903) far away from the exothermic source.    USE - Battery mounting structure mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variations due to temperature distribution is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the battery mounting structure.    Batteries (900)    Holders (901-903)    Battery mounting structure (905)    Base (910)    Areas of holders (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has an adhesion film (24) attaching a pair of metal flat plates (21, 22), which inserts a resin frame (23). A hole bulges out a part of the adhesion film into a back side of the metal flat plates. The hole is formed in an outer peripheral part of the separator and in an outer side of a reactive-gas manifold. A fuel cell is connected to a fuel gas pipe line, an oxidation gas piping system, and a coolant pipe line. Electric power generated by the fuel cell is charged/discharged by an electric power system.    USE - Separator for a flat metal type fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized for an electric power generation system of a mobile body e.g. robot, vessel, aircraft and electric train fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a building e.g. residence and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between separators is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a separator.    Separator (20)    Metal flat plates (21, 22)    Resin frame (23)    Adhesion film (24)    Gasket (27)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a water collection tank (23,43) which can measure water quantity in tank when water is collected or discharged with respect to tank. The water collection tank is provided in the latest position of fuel cell in off-gas flow path (21,41). A dew point hygrometer (27,47) which detects the moisture content contained in the off-gas is located in the downstream of water collection tank in off-gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as portable electric power generation system. Uses include but are not limited to moving objects such as motor vehicle, vessel, air craft, electric train, walking robot and power generation equipments in residence, building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in off-gas of reactive gas and moisture content from fuel cell can be measured with high precision, even if it is transient state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Off-gas flow paths (21,41)    Water collection tanks (23,43)    Dew point hygrometers (27,47)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (100) has several cooling pipes (9) by which the distribution direction of coolant mutually differs. A control unit provides a difference between the amount of heat exchanged between fuel cells (8) and cooling pipes accommodated in edge portion of case (30), and amount of heat exchanged between fuel cells and cooling pipes accommodated in center portion of case.    USE - Fuel cell module of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power supply for motor vehicle, electric vehicle, home-use cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell can be improved by reducing the temperature distribution of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cells (8)    Cooling pipes (9)    Case (30)    Partition plate (33)    Fuel cell module (100)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has a connection part (12) connected with a positive-negative electrode terminal of a battery at a broad part (11) of a plate. A fitting part (14) is joined between receptacle terminals (2), which combine the broad part and a narrow part (13) in a return pile. Total board thickness of an overlap part of the narrow part is 2 to 4 times board thickness of the broad part. Width of the narrow part is 0.2-0.8 times of width of the broad part.    USE - Tab terminal i.e. plate-shaped tab terminal, for a battery e.g. rechargeable battery such as lithium ion battery as power supply in portable electronic device and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raise of the tab terminal is prevented, thus increasing the safety and easily supplying heavy current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front, side and bottom views of a receptacle terminal.    Tab terminal (1)    Receptacle terminal (2)    Broad part (11)    Connection part (12)    Narrow part (13)    Fitting part (14)
NOVELTY - The tube (1) has a trough part whose board thickness is thicker than board thickness of a peak part. A polyethylene-type resin, a polypropylene resin or a nylon type-resin is used as a resin in the tube. A part of a valley that receives force is ruptured through repeated expansion and contraction, when board thickness of an accordion part (2) is uniform.    USE - Resin made waste gas tube for gas discharging apparatuses of a fuel cell in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a smoke-emitting tube.    ADVANTAGE - The parts of the tube can be easily fitted on a body. The tube possesses excellent stretching property, and is light in weight and strong.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a resin made exhaust gas tube.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resin made waste gas tube (1)    Accordion part (2)    Grommet (3)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas circuit (30) has an ejector (50). A cathode gas supply flow path (9) supplies cathode gas to the fuel cell. A scavenging air supply flow channel (43) bypasses the cathode gas from a compressor (7) to an anode gas supply flow path (23). A merging portion of the scavenging air supply flow channel and anode gas supply flow path is arranged downstream from the ejector. A non-return valve (27) is provided between the ejector and merging portion and prevents the cathode gas flowing into the ejector through the scavenging air supply flow channel.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicles used as electric power source of propulsion motor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of the cathode gas in the anode pole side of the fuel cell is scavenged reliably. The freezing of the non-return valve is not possible and the channel obstruction of the anode gas is prevented. Thus the anode gas and the excessive anode off gas can be reliably supplied. The arrangement of the non-return valve simplifies the structure of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (7)    Cathode gas supply flow path (9)    Anode gas supply flow path (23)    Non-return valve (27)    Fuel gas circuit (30)    Scavenging air supply flow channel (43)    Ejector (50)
NOVELTY - A catalyst material is obtained by supporting tungsten carbide fine particles on a support by arc discharge method. The tungsten carbide fine particles have particle size of 2-10 nm.    USE - Catalyst material for fuel cell and portable battery used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has excellent catalyst activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of catalyst material.
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery comprises positive electrode active material including minium (20-80 mass%) as raw material, and electrolyte solution including silica. The positive electrode active material further contains lead powder.    USE - Lead storage battery is used as electric power supplies for engines of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery is excellent in performance.
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a core metal die within a group block (2). A metal porous structure (10) is embedded in the front of the each group block. A thermoplastic resin is filled into the cavity metal die.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery case for motor vehicle, forklift truck and uninterruptible power system (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - Since the cavity metal die is filled with the thermoplastic resin, the battery case is manufactured easily without the generation of the weld mark.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the group block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Group block (2)    Metal porous structure (10)    Gap (13)    Block frame (14)
NOVELTY - Negative electrode active material slurry containing negative electrode active material which consists of carbon material is coated on surface of collector, to form coating film having thickness of 0.6-7.5 mu m. The laminate having coating film and collector laminated by plate-shaped component having recessed portion on the surface is heated and coating film is sintered, to form negative electrode active material layer. Thus negative electrode (15) is manufactured. The plate-shaped component is carbon or metal.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for battery pack used as power supply for vehicles (all claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer is prevented from peeling, generation of gas, and crack during sintering. The battery comprising negative electrode has high charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view illustrating general structure of laminate-type battery.    Laminate type battery (10)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Positive electrode tab (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an inverter (11) whose two surfaces are covered by cell stack (23,24) of a fuel cell (20). The cell stack attenuates the electromagnetic waves generated by the inverter.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure apparatus is efficiently arranged. The electromagnetic interference with respect to other apparatuses is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Inverter (11)    Fuel cell (20)    Positive electrode terminal (21,28)    Negative electrode terminal (22,29)    Cell stack (23,24)
NOVELTY - An air-intake chamber (16) arranged along the side of a battery module (12), guides the coolant from the casing outside to a battery module. An exhaust gas chamber (18) arranged on both sides of the battery module, guides the coolant discharged from the battery module to the casing exterior. Through-holes (32) are formed in the outer face of the exhaust gas chamber to permit inflow of air from the upper surface of cell (22) into the exhaust gas chamber.    USE - Battery pack for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rising of atmospheric temperature of the battery module is suppressed and the battery pack is cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chamber.    Battery module (12)    Air-intake chamber (16)    Exhaust gas chamber (18)    Cell (22)    Through-holes (32)
NOVELTY - A fastening film (F) is wound around a laminated structure (10) consisting of membrane electrode assemblies (50) and separators (60) laminated alternately. A pressure sensitive coating material (PP) is provided on the fastening film, where the light emission level of pressure sensitive coating material is changed based on the oxygen concentration in the surroundings.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas such as hydrogen gas from the fuel cell can be judged easily based on the light emission from the pressure sensitive coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of a reactive gas leakage detection structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (50)    Separator (60)    Fastening film (F)    Pressure sensitive coating material (PP)
NOVELTY - The cell has a laminated body (10) in which a membrane electrode assembly and a separator are stacked by turns. A fastening member (30) adds and fastens a load in lamination direction of the laminated body. A circular part (11) is provided in the side of the laminated body. A fastening film is a polymeric resin film. The fastening film is wound around the side of the laminated body in the bandage shape.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves the fastening force of the fuel cell stack by the film-form member wound by the side. The damage of the fuel cell stack can be confirmed by visual observation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Laminated body (10)    Circular part (11)    Fastening member (30)    Shaft part (31)    Fuel cell stack (100A)
NOVELTY - The system (101) has a calculation unit (44) that computes power for operating the fuel cell system, while a calculation unit computes the regeneration expected value of charging. The fuel cell tracking mode is selected, when the power value for operating the fuel cell system is lesser than a predetermined power value. The assist mode is selected, when the power value for operating the fuel cell system is greater than the predetermined power value. A switch (40) sets up the predetermined power value as low, when the regeneration expected value is high.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation modes of the fuel cell system are switched at efficient timing with sufficient precision, so that the power efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved. The generation of the sound due to the increased rotation speed of the motor is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Battery (20)    Switch (40)    Calculation unit (44)    Fuel cell system (101)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has bus-bar (420) which electrically connects the connecting terminal (412) in several electrical storage modules. The insulator (441) positioned opposite to the connecting terminal and bus-bar presses the connecting terminal and bus-bar to electrically link and insulate the connecting terminal and bus-bar.    USE - Electrical storage module for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positional deviation of connecting terminal and bus-bar due to the external force can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the connecting terminal periphery in electrical storage module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (411)    Connecting terminal (412)    Bus-bar (420)    Constraint rod (440)    Insulator (441)
NOVELTY - An input unit (14) inputs the computing equation for performing calculations relevant to measurement data received from each of several networked measuring devices (Ma-Md). A program production module (17) automatically generates the communication program for transmitting the measurement data to the measuring device designated by the input unit.    USE - Data processor e.g. personal computer for networked measurement system used for carrying out performance test of various equipments such as motor vehicle, fuel cell, motor, inverter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The user is enabled to easily acquire the measurement data from several measurement devices via the network and to efficiently process the acquired measurement data, even if the user does not have the knowledge to generate the communication program, as the production module automatically produces the communication program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the networked measurement system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Databases (10-13)    Input unit (14)    Analysis unit (15)    Program production module (17)    Measuring devices (Ma-Md)
NOVELTY - The cell controllers (E1-E12) measure the voltage of cells (C1-C48) in a battery group (A1) of a battery module (U1). A memory (A3) stores the status of the module determined by a battery controller (U2) based on the measured voltage.    USE - Battery unit apparatus for electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, personal electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the status of the battery module is stored in memory, the module can be used even after the replacement of the battery controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery unit apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery group (A1)    Memory (A3)    Cells (C1-C48)    Cell controllers (E1-E12)    Battery module (U1)    Battery controller (U2)
NOVELTY - The system has a life time measuring device (200) connected to a cell (102) in the battery pack (100), which is located at a position where the pack temperature is maximum or at a position where the temperature of the cells in the pack. The measuring device measures resistance of the cell using alternating current or direct current.    USE - Battery life measuring system for battery pack used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in measuring temperature of lead battery, nickel battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, storage capacitor used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric train, uninterruptible power system, backup power supply for portable devices such as notebook computer, power tool etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the life time measuring device is connected to the cell located at a position where the battery pack temperature is maximum or is greater than average temperature of the cell, the life time measurement of the battery is performed accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of a structure of battery life measuring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (100)    Cells (101,102)    Container (150)    Inflow port (151)    Outflow port (152)    Life time measuring device (200)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a hollow fiber membrane flux formed by bundling two or more hollow fiber membranes. An introduction hole for introducing gas is formed into the outer periphery of the hollow fiber membrane flux. A tube support plate (43) is provided extending to the longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber membrane flux. The opening portions (63-69) by which penetration formation are carried out, is provided so that an open aperture ratio differs by the longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber membrane flux.    USE - Humidifier for use in fuel cell system (Claimed) mounted in vehicle, aeroplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate can be distributed uniformly in the longitudinal direction of the hollow fiber membrane flux. Hence, the humidification performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the tube support plate.    Tube support plate (43)    Opening portions (63-69)    Region of tube support plate (81)    Edge region of tube support plate (82)    Middle region of tube support plate (83)
NOVELTY - The system has a frequency detection unit (11) detecting frequency of an output voltage of a generator (6), and a power consumption determination unit determining a power consumption value. A load assignment setting unit (15) gives on/off instruction to a contactor, and calculates a power consumption shared with a resistor (19A) based on the power consumption value and providing the power consumption value of the resistor to a load management device (16). The resistor is connected to an output terminal of the generator via the load management device.    USE - Exhaust-gas utilization electric power generation system for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively adjusts a flow volume of exhaust gas supplied from the internal combustion engine with reduced fluctuations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an exhaust-gas utilization electric power generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Generator (6)    Frequency detection unit (11)    Load assignment setting unit (15)    Load management device (16)    Resistor (19A)
NOVELTY - A housing (4) of the turbo compressor (1) consists of water supply hole (8) which opens to the flow path through which an air flows. The water supply hole supplies the water content of shape of liquid phase or the shape of gaseous phase to flow path.    USE - Turbo compressor used for fuel cell system (claimed), industrial apparatus and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the turbo compressor is reduced and the pressure loss is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Turbo compressor (1)    Impeller (2)    Housing (4)    Driving shaft (7)    Water supply hole (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves adhering metal material containing microparticles of predefined size, on film forming surface of an insulated substrate (4) made of polymer film, after performing vapor deposition process on the substrate. The vapor deposition process is performed by inducing arc discharge between cathode (12) and anode (23). The size of the microparticles is in the range of 1-10 nm.    USE - Manufacturing method of fine particle film for carbon nanotube used in fuel cell for car.    ADVANTAGE - The film forming rate of the fine particle film is improved and microparticles are adhered uniformly on the substrate by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fine particle film production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vapor deposition apparatus.    Insulated substrate (4)    Coaxial-type vapor deposition source (5)    Power supply device (6)    Cathode (12)    Anode (23)
NOVELTY - The reactor (100) has exothermic patterns (153,154) which are formed in substrate (150). The catalysts (255-257) with high heat conductivity for catalytic reaction are formed in the substrate.    USE - Composite-type reactor for electric power generation apparatus of electronic device (both claimed) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equalization of catalyst temperature can be attained and catalytic reaction can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of the composite-type micro reactor.    Reactor (100)    Heat insulation package (110)    Substrate (150)    Exothermic patterns (153,154)    Catalysts (255-257)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is obtained by heat-nitriding easily-graphitized coke in nitrogen-containing gas to obtain a nitride, and carrying out activation treatment. Nitridation reaction is carried out in a vertical reactor (7) provided with a heater (8), a gas-introducing portion (6), and a gas-discharge portion (9).    USE - Manufacture of carbon material used for electrodes of electrical double layer capacitors used as electric storage device in hybrid vehicles and uninterrupted power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical manufacture of carbon material having high electrostatic capacitance per unit volume. Volumetric efficiency of nitridation reactor is improved. The obtained carbon material provides electrical double layer capacitors having high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nitridation reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a continuous vertical furnace.    Coke-input portion (5)    Gas-introducing portion (6)    Reactor (7)    Heater (8)    Gas-discharge portion (9)
NOVELTY - The heat transfer unit (5) has a flat surface (5a) that contacts a power supply device (1), and several protrusions that contact a portion of each recess (6b) of vehicle main chassis (6). A surface (5b) contacts a convex portion (6a) of the vehicle main chassis.    USE - Heat transfer unit for power supply device (claimed) such as battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated with the power supply device is guided efficiently to the vehicle main chassis, thus the rise in temperature of the power supply device is suppressed, and the fall of heat dissipation of the battery pack is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat transfer unit when mounting battery pack on the vehicle main chassis.    Power supply device (1)    Heat transfer unit (5)    Surfaces of heat transfer unit (5a,5b)    Vehicle main chassis (6)    Convex portion (6a)    Recess (6b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an input reception part for receiving an input of estimated time of departure (ETD) of a vehicle and target temperature of a vehicle interior. A pre air-conditioning control part performs operation of an air-conditioner before the ETD so that the vehicle interior temperature turns into the target temperature. An outside temperature acquisition part acquires outside temperature, and the pre air-conditioning control part changes the air-conditioning operation start time based on the acquired outside temperature.    USE - Air-conditioning control apparatus for a vehicle such as a plug-in hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus performs the pre-air-conditioning that appropriately starts the operation of the air-conditioner before the estimated time of departure (ETD) of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a processing performed by an air-conditioning control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a battery pack (1) fixed to a vehicle chassis (5) and a partition unit (3a) that is positioned within a battery case (3) for partitioning a region (A) of the battery pack and the vehicle chassis. The region (B) of the partition unit is filled with the air to function as a sealing space and receives the heat from the battery pack through the partition unit such that the thermal conductivity of the air is raised according to raise in temperature.    USE - Mounting structure for power supply device used in vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal dissipation of the power supply device is carried out efficiently. The over cooling of the power supply device is also suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery case (3)    Partition unit (3a)    Vehicle chassis (5)    Region of battery pack (A)    Region filled with air (B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has multiple step-up circuits (21-23) installed by the attaching parts (31-34). Power distribution part supplies electricity to a current consumer (40) installed in a vehicle in the output electric power of the step-up circuit. The step-up circuit is attached or detached with respect to the attaching part of the power distribution part. The power distribution part acts as a fuse box in which a fuse (51) is accommodated.    USE - Voltage rise apparatus for mounting in a vehicle and raises the output voltage of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage rise apparatus changes voltage rise electric power easily by changing the installation of the step-up circuit accommodated in a power distribution part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a voltage rise apparatus.    Voltage rise apparatus (1)    Battery (10)    Step-up circuit (21-23)    Attaching part (31-34)    Current consumer (40)    Fuse (51)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation membrane has intermediate layer provided between metal layer (A) having hydrogen permeability and metal layer (B) containing palladium. The intermediate layer consists of forming material in which formation energy contains base-metal substance which is a negative value, when the palladium is diffused on the intermediate layer.    USE - Hydrogen separation membrane is used fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation membrane has excellent hydrogen embitterment resistance and hydrogen permeation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen separation membrane has intermediate layer provided between metal layer (A) having hydrogen permeability and metal layer (B) containing palladium. The intermediate layer consists of forming material in which formation energy contains base-metal substance which is a negative value, when the palladium is diffused on the intermediate layer. The base-metal substances are titanium, copper, zirconium, niobium, hafnium and tantalum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the hydrogen separation membrane.    Hydrogen separation membrane (1)    Metal layers (2,4,4a,4b)    Intermediate layer (3,3a,3b)
NOVELTY - A power line is provided, so that electric power is delivered and received between the electric power system and load apparatus. An electronic control unit (ECU) (2) controls the two converters (8-1,8-2). A solar cell (20) is connected between the converter (8-1) and electrical storage apparatus (6-1). The ECU controls the converters to raise the output electric power of solar cell by converter (8-1) and to charge the electrical storage apparatus (6-2) through the converter and system relay (SR2).    USE - Electric power system for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus can be charged using the generated electric power of solar cell, without the need for providing voltage transducer separately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control method of electric power system; and    (2) computer readable recording medium storing control program of electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    ECU (2)    Electrical storage apparatuses (6-1,6-2)    Converters (8-1,8-2)    Solar cell (20)    System relay (SR2)
NOVELTY - The discharge device has a discharge circuit (23) in which a variable load resistance (22) is connected to the electrical storage apparatuses. A cooling device (18) connected in series with respect to the load resistance, cools the load resistance. A voltage detection circuit (25) detects the voltage of the electrical storage apparatus. A voltage display unit (26) displays the voltage detected by the detection circuit, such that the discharge circuit, cooling device, detection circuit and display unit are accommodated in a case.    USE - Discharge device for performing discharge of electrical storage apparatus such as battery and capacitor mounted in electrically driven industrial vehicle e.g. forklift truck, hydraulic shovel and wheel loader.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge from the electrical storage apparatus is performed for big electric charge for short time. The discharge device is manufactured inexpensively with a simple structure with respect to handling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the discharge device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling device (18)    Variable load resistance (22)    Discharge circuit (23)    Voltage detection circuit (25)    Voltage display unit (26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) supplies electric power to a propulsion motor (53) and an electric load (54). A controller (61) has a judgment unit (61a) that judges whether power generation by the fuel cell is restricted. The controller restricts power supply to the electric load irrespective of the remaining capacity of an electric storage apparatus (52) supplying power to the motor and the load on judging that power generation by the fuel cell is restricted.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - More power can be supplied to the propulsion motor when the power generation by the fuel cell is restricted, since the power supplied to the electric load is also restricted accordingly. Hence generation of uncomfortable feeling to the driver is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted in the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electric storage apparatus (52)    Propulsion motor (53)    Load (54)    Controller (61)    Judgment unit (61a)
NOVELTY - The electronic unit case (1) has several metal plates (71) that are connected using a sealing material (72) to form a gasket (7) according to the shape of the side wall (4) upper end. The sealing material has a sealing portion that seals the gap between a lid (5) and a metal plate, and another sealing portion that seals the gap between the metal plate and an upper end of the side wall.    USE - Electronic unit case for accommodating power converter used in vehicles such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stock-utilization ball property at the time of manufacturing the metal plate is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electronic unit case.    Electronic unit case (1)    Side wall (4)    Lid (5)    Gasket (7)    Metal plates (71)    Sealing material (72)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode stacked structure comprising positive electrode (21), negative electrode (31) and a separator (41) in a case. A negative electrode side through-hole (36) is formed in the negative electrode. A positive electrode side through-hole (26) or electrode absence region is formed in positive electrode in a position corresponding to negative electrode side through-hole rather than the negative electrode side trough-hole. A lithium metal (16) for pre-dope is positioned in the negative electrode side through-hole.    USE - Non-aqueous electrical storage device e.g. non-aqueous electrical double layered capacitor used in electrical storage system using solar power and wind power, for electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium metal can be doped immediately with more uniformity with respect to negative electrode. Also the short between electrodes can be avoided and risk of contact between lithium metal and positive electrode can be avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of non-aqueous electrical storage device.    Lithium metal (16)    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode side though-hole (26)    Negative electrode (31)    Negative electrode side through-hole (36)    Separator (41)
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has a coil (5) located in a downward direction rather than a side wall upper end of a case (3). A resin mold portion (61) having high heat dissipation by a high hardness is formed from a heat sink (2) to coil. The low-hardness resin mold portion (62) is formed from coil up to side wall upper end of the case.    USE - Reactor of power inverter circuit for use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor excellent in crack resistance and heat dissipation can be simply obtained by the resin mold portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor.    Heat sink (2)    Case (3)    Coil (5)    Reactor (10)    Resin mold portion (61,62)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has an internal electrode (4) arranged between upper ceramic dielectric layer (3a) containing core-shell particles and lower ceramic dielectric layer (3b) containing solid solution particle, to form a ceramic laminated structure (2). A pair of external electrodes (5) is arranged on both end surfaces of the laminated structure and connected to the internal electrode.    USE - Laminated ceramic capacitor used in engine control unit and anti-lock brake system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature characteristic of the capacitor is maintained stable and insulation resistance of the capacitor is improved by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated ceramic capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated ceramic capacitor.    Laminated ceramic capacitor (1)    Ceramic laminated structure (2)    Upper ceramic dielectric layer (3a)    Lower ceramic dielectric layer (3b)    Internal electrode (4)    External electrodes (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has a pair of flat separator (10) utilized for clamping a joined body (40). A porous body flow-path layer is provided between gas diffusion layers (42). A fuel electrode and an air electrode of the joined body are provided in an electrolytic membrane and the gas diffusion layers, respectively. A gas diffusion member (20) of the flow-path layer is formed with a metal plate that is provided with multiple through-holes. The gas diffusion member is coated with the gas diffusion layers. A recessed part (22) is formed at an interface of the gas diffusion member and the gas diffusion layers.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is hard to provide a flatting phenomenon when the water generated on the occasion of an electric power generation is efficiently discharged to the fuel cell outside, thus achieving better maintenance stability of the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell. The fuel cell improves drain property by reducing gas-pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Flat separator (10)    Gas diffusion member (20)    Recessed part (22)    Joined body (40)    Gas diffusion layers (42)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery (10) has a negative electrode of structure in which a negative electrode active material layer is placed at a negative electrode collector of an electroconductive metal, an active material layer (a1) having carbon material as a negative electrode active material (b1), and an active material layer (a2) having a negative electrode active material (b2) between the negative electrode collector and the active material layer (a1). The active material (b2) has an electric potential higher than the carbon material.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used as motive power source of vehicle (both claimed), personal computer and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent durability and capacitance, and high discharge rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (10)    Housing (12)    Cover component (13)    Positive electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode terminal (16)
NOVELTY - The grooves (18) for seal film notch through which a portion of coated film is peeled, are formed in the separator base material (10). An incision is formed in film (20) along the grooves for seal film notch.    USE - Separator base material for fuel cell used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The base material can be masked with a sufficient dimensional accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) masking method of base material;    (2) surface treatment method of base material; and    (3) manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the masking process of base material.    Separator base material (10)    Grooves (18)    Film (20)    Pieces of cut film (20a,20b)    Notch tool (30)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) formed on both sides of the fuel cell stack (10) has a porous intermediate plate (23) sandwiched between a pair of electrode opposing plates (21,22). The peripheral portion of the porous intermediate plate is filled with resin to form a frame (23a) in the circumference.    USE - Separator for fuel cell used as electric power supply in mobile objects e.g. fuel cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train, and in fixed installations such as buildings e.g. residence, factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The level difference between the resin filled regions and other regions is suppressed, thus enabling to obtain a flat separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell equipped with the separator.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Separator (20)    Electrode opposing plate (21,22)    Porous intermediate plate (23)    Frame (23a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has control apparatus (4) that controls the reactive gas supply to the fuel cell (10). The air stoichiometry ratio of fuel cell is controlled based on effective electrode area of cathode side, actually contributed to electric power generation during the driving state of cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system can improve the stability of output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Traction motor (12)    Current sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a humidifier (24) that applies moisture content to the air supply path. An air estimation unit (31) estimates humidity of air supplied through an air supply path (43) by an air pump (22) connected to a cathode electrode side of a fuel cell (10). An air humidity raise requirement unit (32) outputs air humidity raise requirement signal of air supply path based on humidity estimated by the estimation unit. The air pump controls the pressure of the air supply path based on the outputted air humidity raise requirement signal.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can prevent drying of fuel cells and can ensure continuous operation 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 (10)    Air pump (22)    Humidifier (24)    Air estimation unit (31)    Air humidity raise requirement unit (32)    Air supply path (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (2) stacked with several fuel cells, with its edge portion (20) having a smaller electric power generation area than the center portion (18). A control apparatus (10) switches tapping of electric power between the center portion and edge portion of the fuel cell stack based on the quantity of residual water present in the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system used as power supply for mobile devices e.g. mobile phone, potable personal computer (PC), and power supply for motor vehicles, domestic appliances, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system even in the low-temperature environment is suppressed, as the electric power generated in the fuel cell is tapped out from center portion or edge portion of the fuel cell according to the amount of residual water present in the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Control apparatus (10)    Switch (12)    Center portion (18)    Edge portion (20)
NOVELTY - The electrode (6) has a mixture layer making a main constituent material graphite which occlude and discharge lithium. The graphite has a packing density more than 1.6 gram per cubic meter. Pore volume distribution is performed at the time of measuring the mixture layer by a mercury-porosimetry method. A pore volume of a range whose pore diameter is 0.05-0.2 micrometer occupies 10 to 20 percentage of total pore volume, and another pore volume of the range whose pore diameter is 0.5-2 micrometers occupies 30 to 50 percentage of total pore volume.    USE - Negative electrode for a cylindrical shape nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery (claimed) that is utilized as a drive source for an electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital still camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pore volume of the range whose pore diameter is 0.05-0.2 micrometer occupies 10 to 20 percentage of total pore volume, and another pore volume of the range whose pore diameter is 0.5-2 micrometers occupies 30 to 50 percentage of total pore volume, thus providing a nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery that is excellent in highly efficient discharge characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a cylindrical shape nonaqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery case (1)    Sealing board (2)    Gasket (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Positive electrode lead (5a)    Negative electrode (6)    Negative electrode lead (6a)    Separator (7)    Top insulation board (8a)    Lower insulation board (8b)
NOVELTY - The system estimates the in-plane distribution of load in the membrane electrode assembly (12) during the driving state of fuel cell stack (10). The surface of assembly is divided into several regions, and load is applied by load providing section, with respect to the region. The load providing section is controlled to reduce the inclination of load in-plane distribution in the assembly, based on the distribution of load.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as vessel and aircraft, various industrial machines, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Distribution of load in the surface inside of membrane electrode assembly is made uniform irrespective of driving state of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view explaining the structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Separator (16)    Cooling channel formation portion layer (20)    Load management layer (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a pair of separators (14,16) positioned on outer sides of a frame (12), and a gas-leakage suppressing element (44) that is positioned between a rib (34) and the inner periphery of opening. An effluent adhesion suppressing element (19) suppresses the adherence of substance eluted from a gas-leakage suppressing element to an electrolytic membrane (20), at the time of electric power generation of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of electrolytic membrane by the effluent eluted from gas-leakage suppressing element can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Frame (12)    Separators (14,16)    Effluent adhesion suppressing element (19)    Electrolytic membrane (20)    Rib (34)    Gas-leakage suppressing element (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises a gas-leakage suppressing element (44) that is positioned between a rib (34) and the inner periphery of an opening of a frame (12), for suppressing the leakage of reactive gas between adjoining elements. The electric power generation performance of a portion of membrane-electrode assembly (10) that opposes the gas-leakage suppressing element is larger than the electric power generation performance of other portions of electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of membrane electrode assembly by the substance eluted from gas-leakage suppressing element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Frame (12)    Electrolytic membrane (20)    Rib (34)    Gas-leakage suppressing element (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises a gas-leakage suppressing element that is positioned between a rib (34) and the inner periphery of an opening of a frame (12), for suppressing the leakage of reactive gas between adjoining elements. The gas-leakage suppressing element comprises an electrolyte and water-repellent material among the materials used for membrane-electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of membrane electrode assembly by the substance eluted from gas-leakage suppressing element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Frame (12)    Electrolytic membrane (20)    Rib (34)
NOVELTY - The storage device has positive electrode (21) that is provided between the negative electrode (31) through separator (41) inside the container. The area of the negative electrode is broader than the area of the positive electrode. The lithium material is stuck to the lithium material sticking portion (37) in negative electrode collector (33) provided at the outer periphery of the negative electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electric storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor. Can also be used in alkali-metal-ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor for use in computer, hybrid car, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high capacity electrical storage device which is excellent in reliability is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the electrode laminated structure and exploded sectional view of the electrode laminated structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (31)    Negative electrode collector (33)    Lithium material sticking portion (37)    Separator (41)
NOVELTY - An insulation gasket made of thermoplastic fluroresin has a collar portion (15) for covering the attaching hole of the battery cover (5). A rivet (8) provided in the output terminals of positive or negative electrode has a head (18) that is arranged on the collar portion of the insulation gasket. An annular shaped groove (21) is formed in the circular surface that touches the head of the rivet provided in the collar portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of damage to the insulation gasket and the leakage of the electrolytic solution from the battery is prevented and the leaking-proof characteristics of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the battery.    Battery cover (5)    Rivet (8)    Collar portion (15)    Head (18)    Annular shaped groove (21)
NOVELTY - The annular projections (15) are formed in inner peripheral surface of an attaching hole of a battery cover (5) of concentric circular shape. The height of the annular projection is more than 1/\5 or less than 1/ one half of the difference of the radius of the attaching hole and radius of the axial portion.    USE - Battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) for electronic device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent reliability as the leakage of liquid is prevented during thermo cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing portion of the battery.    Battery cover (5)    Insulation gasket (7)    Annular projections (15)    Collar portion (16)    Cylindrical portion (17)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery (1) has positive electrode plate (3) containing nickel-hydroxide particles including coating layer containing lithium cobaltate particles. The average oxidation number of cobalt of coating layer is 2 or more. The half value width (2 theta ) of peak of plane (101) of lithium cobaltate particles measured by copper-K( alpha ) powder X-ray diffraction is 0.15 degrees or less.    USE - Alkaline storage battery such as nickel-cadmium storage battery and nickel-zinc storage battery is used for battery pack (claimed) as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle and electronic devices such as mobile computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent reverse charging durability and variation of capacitance at the time of charging and discharging is prevented. The battery pack comprising alkaline storage battery has excellent cycle-life performance and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of alkaline storage battery.    Alkaline storage battery (1)    Battery case can (2)    Positive electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode plate (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatuses (11) are electrically connected by the connection portions (27,29). The connectors (21-24) are provided between the electrical storage apparatuses at the connection portions. The electrical storage apparatuses are removed when the connection of connectors are released.    USE - Power supply device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device which operates according to the use application of the electric vehicle, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of partial and whole structure of power supply device and connectors.    Power supply device (10)    Electrical storage apparatus (11)    Housing (12)    Connectors (21-24)    Connection portions (27,29)
NOVELTY - A battery pack consists of a main case (4) which is cooled directly or indirectly with a cooling fluid, and secondary batteries (1) having an insulation film (21) which covers the peripheral side surface of the main case. The insulation film is formed using an inorganic-type insulating material. The insulation film is aluminum-nitride film, silicon-nitride film, aluminum-oxide film, silicon-carbide film, and/or diamond-like carbon film.    USE - Battery pack is used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is lightweight, and has reduced loss in electrical power and improved cooling property. The inorganic-type insulating material has excellent thermal conductivity as that of organic-type insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Main case (4)    Insulation film (21)    Electrode terminals (31,32)    Can (41)
NOVELTY - A condensation evaporator (4) supplies the water to a battery pack to control the temperature of the battery. An adsorber (3) transfers the heat with respect to the battery pack when the temperature of the battery pack is lower than the predetermined temperature.    USE - Battery temperature adjusting device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery can be adjusted effectively. The power consumption of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery temperature adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Adsorber (3)    Condensation evaporator (4)    Ventilation fan (6)    Heat-exchange unit (21)    Temperature detectors (81-83)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell (1) consists of a positive electrode (2) having compound containing lithium and transition metal as positive electrode active material, a negative electrode (3) containing a substance which can occlude and discharge lithium as negative electrode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving an electrolyte in a mixed solvent of organic solvent and ambient temperature molten salt. The electrolyte is primary electrolyte such as lithium salt and/or secondary electrolyte such as phosphorus-containing salt (1).    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used for information communication apparatus such as personal computer and mobile telephone, and used as power supply for electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary cell consists of a positive electrode having compound containing lithium and transition metal as positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a substance which can occlude and discharge lithium as negative electrode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving an electrolyte in a mixed solvent of organic solvent and ambient temperature molten salt. The content of ambient temperature molten salt contained with respect to 100 volume% of total content of organic solvent and ambient temperature molten salt is 10-40 volume%. The electrolyte is primary electrolyte such as lithium salt and/or secondary electrolyte such as phosphorus-containing salt of formula (1). The molar ratio of primary electrolyte and secondary electrolyte is 85-99:15-1.    A=sodium or potassium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the lithium ion secondary cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion secondary cell (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Gasket (59)
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst is obtained by baking a composition containing a mixture (X) of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (A) other than metal (M) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (A), at 300-600 degrees C, and baking mixture (Y) of metal (M), metal (A) other than metal (M) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (A), and metal (B) other than metal (M and A) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (B) at 700-1000 degrees C with alloy (1), organic compound containing nitrogen atom with a lone pair, and carbon powder.    USE - Cathode catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electronic device, motor vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst has excellent reducing property and stability even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst is obtained by baking a composition containing a mixture (X) of metal (M) chosen from palladium or platinum, and metal (A) other than metal (M) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (A), at 300-600 degrees C, and baking mixture (Y) of metal (M), metal (A) other than metal (M) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (A), and metal (B') other than metal (M and A) and/or hydroxide, peroxide and oxide of metal (B') at 700-1000 degrees C with alloy (MxAyB'z, M is palladium or platinum, A and B' are metals other than M, x and y are more than 0 and less than 1, and z is 0 or more and less than 1), an organic compound containing nitrogen atom with a lone pair, and carbon powder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode catalyst.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell, contains structure containing positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (1) opposed through proton conductor, where the positive and negative electrode consist of enzyme, microorganism or cell, & electron mediator, and the proton conductor has an electric charge of the oxidant of electron mediator or its reduced form and electric charge of same sign.    USE - The fuel cell is used for electronic devices (claimed) such as mobile device and personal computer, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent performance and improved electric capacitance. The electronic device comprising fuel cell has excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows basic diagram of biofuel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the intensity of position measurement signal when reference station receives the position measurement signal. The reference signal is transmitted after progress of the delay time set based on the measured intensity of the position measurement signal. The receiving time of the position measurement signal and reference signal are measured by the base station. The position of the node is calculated by using receiving time of the reference signal and positional information on the base station.    USE - Position measuring method for locating node installed in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the node can be measured accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart of the measuring method of position of node. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an upper and lower limit voltage map extraction unit (5) that extracts the upper and lower limit voltage map of an initial stage stored in a voltage map storage unit (4), after predetermined self-driving for each voltage map of initial stage. A remaining-capacity calculation unit (6) calculates the system on chip (SOC) value relative to the voltage measured in a battery of vehicle, based on the stored upper and lower limit voltage map of initial stage. A remaining-capacity display unit (7) displays the calculated SOC value.    USE - Apparatus for calculating remaining capacity of secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery of vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The SOC value relative to the voltage measured in battery of vehicle is calculated appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the schematic structure of remaining-capacity calculation apparatus of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Remaining-capacity calculation apparatus (1)    Voltage map storage unit (4)    Upper and lower limit voltage map extraction unit (5)    Remaining-capacity calculation unit (6)    Remaining-capacity display unit (7)
NOVELTY - An envelopment unit (2) covers a thermistor (1). A pair of flexible arm (3) is attached to the envelopment unit such that the flexible arms freely slides to an electronic control unit (ECU) circuit board (4) arranged to predetermined position. The thermistor is pressed on a battery (6) by an elastic force of the pair of flexible arm.    USE - Mounting structure of temperature detector for electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of a battery is measured accurately even if the position of battery is varied, thus the temperature detection accuracy is improved. Also the space and cost of the mounting structure are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the mounting structure of temperature detector.    Thermistor (1)    Envelopment unit (2)    Flexible arm (3)    Electronic control unit circuit board (4)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The detector (70) has a measurement part (72) that is utilized for measuring response voltage while applying alternating voltage for an insulation resistance measurement to a fuel cell. A calculation part (73) calculates correction calculation of the insulation resistance based on a value of the measured insulation resistance, a ratio of the alternating voltage and the response voltage, and a voltage variation of the fuel cell.    USE - Earth-leakage detector for measuring insulation resistance of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The detector can measure the insulation resistance of a fuel cell with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an earth-leakage detector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Earth-leakage detector (70)    Measurement part (72)    Calculation part (73)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting two types of hydrogen gas concentration sensors in various portions of a motor vehicle and the type of sensor is identified based on transmitted identification output. The appropriate sensor is confirmed based on the type of the sensors.    USE - Method for confirming state of hydrogen gas concentration sensor mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriate hydrogen gas concentration sensor which is installed is identified reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for state confirmation system of hydrogen gas concentration sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the state confirmation method of hydrogen gas concentration sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fiber reinforcement composite material (C1) containing fiber bundle (I) is wound at periphery of liner to form composite material layer (M1). A fiber reinforcement composite material (C2) containing fiber bundle (II) is wound around periphery of layer (M1) to form composite material layer (M2). Bundles (I,II) contain fibers and thermosetting resin in inter fiber. Layers (M1,M2) are laminated, heated, and thermosetting resin is cured to manufacture high pressure tank. Fiber density of material (C1) is set low compared with fiber density of material (C2), before winding.    USE - Manufacture of high pressure tank.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure tank having improved fatigue durability and compactness is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fiber reinforcement composite material (C1) containing fiber bundle (I) is wound at outer periphery of hollow liner to form fiber reinforcement composite material layer (M1). A fiber reinforcement composite material (C2) containing fiber bundle (II) is wound around outer periphery of layer (M1) to form fiber reinforcement composite material layer (M2). The fiber bundles (I,II) contain several fibers and non cured state thermosetting resin in inter fiber. The composite material layers (M1,M2) are laminated, heated, and thermosetting resin is cured to manufacture high pressure tank. The fiber density of material (C1) is set low compared with fiber density of material (C2), before winding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating manufacture of high pressure tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A porous material is obtained by directly joining titanium powder (m) to annular form by joining titanium metals to form skeleton (2). The skeleton is hollow, and has space (H) to form mesh-shaped skeleton.    USE - Porous material is used for filter of electrode for fuel cell, and carrier of catalyst for treating exhaust gas of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The porous material has excellent air permeability, corrosion resistance, porosity, electroconductivity and strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the porous material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Skeleton (2)    Space (H)    Resin material (J)    Layer of resin material (L)    Titanium powder (m)
NOVELTY - A combustible gas from hydrocarbon type solid fuel is produced by gasifying hydrocarbon type solid fuel such as organic resources and coal within a gasifier, manufacturing combustible gas, burning unburned residue in combustion furnace and absorbing alkali and/or alkaline earth which evaporate on thermal decomposition of solid fuel to char in front stage of gasification process.    USE - Production of combustible gas from hydrocarbon type solid fuel for electric power generation by fuel cell or gas engine and liquid fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient and the inhibition of char by pyrolysis gas and tar of gasification is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrocarbon type gasification of solid fuel reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the first form of the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A naphthoquinone-containing compound (I or II) is reacted with sodium azide in an acetic acid to obtain a reaction product. The obtained reaction product is refined and recrystallized to obtain amino napththoquinone.    USE - Manufacture of amino napththoquinone used for mediator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of amino naphthoquinone, with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A naphthoquinone-containing compound of formula (I or II) is reacted with sodium azide in an acetic acid to obtain a reaction product. The obtained reaction product is refined and recrystallized to obtain amino napththoquinone.    X=H or alkyl group.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) has electric motor (2) for driving the vehicle. A battery case (3) supplies electric power to the electric motor and an acceleration sensor detects driving state of the vehicle. A battery movement unit (10) moves battery case to the motor for supplying power according to driving state of the electric vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The running stability and border movement performance of the vehicle is improved at the time of turning, accelerating and decelerating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electric vehicle. (Drawing include non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Electric motor (2)    Battery case (3)    Axle (4,5)    Battery movement unit (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring voltage value of a battery (5) at a predetermined interval by a processing unit (3) from a voltage sensor (6). A deterioration determination apparatus (2) determines whether voltage value acquired by the processing unit is raised before switching off an ignition switch (7). The voltage drop of determined voltage value from the reference voltage value is computed and stored in the memory unit (31). The deterioration of battery is determined when the stored voltage value is below a predetermined threshold value.    USE - Deterioration determination method for vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration determination method can determine the deterioration of battery with sufficient precision easily without using complicated algorithm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the deterioration determination system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Deterioration determination apparatus (2)    Processing unit (3)    Battery (5)    Voltage sensor (6)    Ignition switch (7)    Memory unit (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a main power supply circuit to make a conduction connection of a main battery (1) and a vehicle-mounted current consumer i.e. electric motor (33). A switching part is provided for opening and closing the main power supply circuit. An auxiliary electric power feeding path makes a conduction connection of an auxiliary battery from the switching part in the nearest main power supplies circuit of the current consumer. The main power supply circuit makes the conduction connection of the main battery.    USE - Power supply device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the auxiliary battery maintains suitable electric power supply with respect to the electric motor, without cutting away the main power supply circuit and the main battery from the current consumer, and being inhibited by the main battery failure and the earth fault.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main battery (1)    Electric motor (33)    Controller (43)    Electric current detector (44)    Voltage detector (45)
NOVELTY - An input terminal pressure value of distribution apparatus is detected sequentially when engine rotation speed is lower than preset speed, so that successive approximation of detected input terminal pressure value and power-generation-voltage command value are performed. The approximation of command value is repeated and changed, and open-circuit-voltage value of mounted battery is calculated based on input terminal pressure value when pressure value and command value correspond. A state of mounted battery is detected based on calculated open-circuit-voltage value.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery state detection method.    ADVANTAGE - The cost for detecting state of the mounted battery is reduced, as a current sensor is not used, the over discharge state of the battery is avoided. The useless power generation is not performed to a mounted dynamo, and the fuel consumption of vehicles is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power supply control method;    (2) state detector; and    (3) power supply control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the processes involved in the vehicle-mounted battery state detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A controller detects electromotive force variation of battery in predetermined time before starting of engine and also detects remaining-capacity variation of battery in predetermined time before starting of engine. The controller determines the remaining-capacity of battery when the ratio of electromotive force variation and remaining-capacity variation is above predetermined judged value.    USE - Remaining-capacity determination apparatus of lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining-capacity of battery is determined with sufficient precision at low cost. The over discharge of storage battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining remaining-capacity determination method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An odorant contains alkyl isocyanide, and provides a warning smell to gas required for gas-leakage recognition.    USE - Odorant is used for gas e.g. hydrocarbon gas such as propane and butane, liquid petroleum gas, liquid natural gas, industrial gas such as acetylene, hydrogen gas, fuel gas such as dimethyl ether (DME) and town gas for fuel cell, oxygen, nitrogen, argon gas and poisonous gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The odorant does not contain sulfur. Even if the fuel gas is burnt sulfur oxide is not generated. Therefore environmental contamination is reduced reliably. Even if gas of fuel cell contains odorant reduction of catalyst performance and cell voltage are prevented.
NOVELTY - A solution (S) containing hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative substituted by fluorine-containing group (I) is prepared. Vapor of solvent other than the solvent of the solution (S) is made to contact the surface of the solution (S), to form self accumulated material of tube-shaped nanosize.    USE - Formation of self accumulated material of tube-shaped nanosize (claimed) used as absorbents including occlusion agent of hydrogen, catalyst support, nanomaterials for nano devices including sensor, casting mold of inorganic organic composite material, molecule conducting wire, non-linear optic material, electrode of lithium cell, solar cell material, fuel cell material, material for surface treating agent of plastic film, plastic molding, glass, ceramic, metal, paper and fiber, marine organism adhesion prevention agent, water-repellent oil-repellent stain resistant film including internal and external window glass, material for vehicle, vessel, aircraft and construction, mirror glass, decoration glass, construction material and building material.    ADVANTAGE - The self accumulated material of tube-shaped nanosize has favorable physiology activity, water repellency and oil repellency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solution (S) containing hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative substituted by fluorine-containing group of formula (I) is prepared. Vapor of solvent other than the solvent of the solution (S) is made to contact the surface of the solution (S), to form self accumulated material of tube-shaped nanosize in which hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative substituted by fluorine-containing group of formula (I) on the surface of the solution is orientated in surface direction.    R1=4-20C alkyl;    R2=-C6H4-O-R3;    R3=4-30C perfluoro alkenyl;and    X=H, halogen atom, cyano, (pyridyl, 2-4C alkynyl, terpyridyl or porphyrinyl) group (un)substituted by halogen atom, 1-10C alkyl or 6-20C aryl.
NOVELTY - Electrolyte solution (I) for a hydrogen producing apparatus comprises water, at least an ionizing compound and at least a chelating agent.    USE - (I) is useful for a hydrogen producing device, which is useful in fuel system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) controls the hydrogen producing rate and decreases the production of metal hydroxides quantity at the time of hydrogen production and also increases the hydrogen production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen producing device comprising an electrolyzer (21), which is filled with a water containing electrolyte solution (22), at least an ionizing compound and at least a chelating agent, a first metal electrode (23), which is arranged in the electrolyzer and is dipped into the electrolyte solution and produces electrons, and a second metal electrode (24), which is arranged in the electrolyzer, is dipped into the electrolyte solution and produces hydrogen gas by absorbing the electrons; and    (2) a fuel cell system comprising the hydrogen producing apparatus and a membrane electrode arrangement, which is provided with hydrogen that is produced by the hydrogen producing device, where electrical direct current is transformed by converting the chemical energy of the hydrogen into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a hydrogen producing device.    Electrolyzer (21)    Electrolyte solution (22)    First electrode (23)    Second electrode (24)    Electric wire. (25)
NOVELTY - The device has a gas/fuel separation subunit (200) for separating gas from a liquid fuel mixture, and a gas/liquid separation subunit (60) for separating the gas from liquid. A liquid distribution subunit (201) transports fluid flow in and/or from the subunits. A gas separation membrane (802) is arranged on a side of the device such that the separated gas is transferred from the gas/fuel separation subunit to environment. Another gas separation membrane (501) is arranged at the side such that the separated gas is transferred from the gas/liquid separation subunit to the environment.    USE - Combined gas/liquid separating and mixing device for use in an integrated liquid management unit (claimed) of a fuel cell system i.e. direct methanol fuel cell, that is utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separating and mixing device is designed such that the device is operated in upright and bent positions and is compact in structure with few liquid connections to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an integrated liquid management unit.    Gas/liquid separation subunit (60)    Gas/fuel separation subunit (200)    Liquid distribution subunit (201)    Liquid outlet (300)    Gas separation membranes (501, 802)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a battery (11), and a generator (13) controlled by a regulator (1.2) that is locally and separatedly arranged from the generator. An emergency operation control device is attached to the generator and carries out controlling of the generator during failure of the locally and separatedly arranged regulator. The device has a two-level controller that includes a relay connected parallel to the battery and a switch operated by the relay. A diode is arranged in a connecting line (14), and a warning device alerts a driver when the system is controlled in an emergency operation.    USE - Power supply system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency operation control device is attached to the generator and carries out the controlling of the generator during failure of the locally separatedly arranged regulator, so that the emergency operation control device is connected directly with the generator and/or is arranged in its direct environment, thus reducing the danger of disturbance by line break. The emergency operation control device hence guarantees the initial load supply of the onboard electrical system when the communication between the generator and the regulator is disturbed in case of failure, so that the driving of the vehicle is enables during failure of the regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a power supply system.    Power supply system (1)    Regulator (1.2)    Battery (11)    Generator (13)    Connecting line (14)
NOVELTY - The plates (P1-P6) have a central part installed with a low field groove and a brim installed with six through holes. A plate frame is installed with a porous conductive component on the central part. The holes are hermetically connected with adjacent components of a fuel cell stack to form distributing branch pipes of an access way of hydrogen, oxygen and water. A periphery and circumferences of the through holes are installed with a seal groove for putting a seal ring. The brim is installed with multiple projected lugs.    USE - Flow field plates for a device e.g. unitized regenerative fuel cell and water electrolysis device.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure, and saves the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an unitized regenerative fuel cell with multiple flow field plates.    Flow field plates (P1-P6)
NOVELTY - The module has a box bracket for installing batteries (1) i.e. 100 ampere hour lithium batteries, where the batteries are set in a battery bracket. A circuit board (2) is set on the batteries, and a data wire (3) is arranged on the board. The data wire extends to an edge of one end of the board and is connected to a socket (4). A follower plate (5) is connected to the socket. Netlike conducting belts are used for connecting the batteries in series. The wire is connected with a voltage collecting element, temperature collecting element and a balance controlling element in the batteries.    USE - Standardized battery module for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module can be conveniently installed and charged. The module is simple in structure. The module allows the batteries to be flexibly combined and extended, thus facilitating the replacement, disassembly and assembly of the batteries in a simple way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a standardized battery module.    Batteries (1)    Circuit board (2)    Data wire (3)    Socket (4)    Follower plate (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has an article receiving tank (2) and a power supply base (3) fixed at bottom of an object receiving tank. A pair of power supply contact terminals (6) is installed on the power supply base. A pair of power supply contact pieces (5) is fixedly installed at the bottom of a battery box (1). The battery box is provided in the article receiving tank, and is matched with the article receiving tank. The bottom of the battery box is supported on the power supply base, and the power supply contact terminals are in contact with the power supply contact pieces.    USE - Battery box installation structure for an electric motor in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is convenient and easy to operate, and ensures the reliable power provided from the battery to the electric motor car when the car is running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery box installation structure.    Battery box (1)    Article receiving tank (2)    Power supply base (3)    Power supply contact piece (5)    Power supply contact terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a storage battery connected with an electric motor by a controlling wire, and an outputting shaft of the electric motor connected with a driving wheel gear in main body by a speed changer. The main body is equipped with a power generator, and current outputting end of the power generator is connected with the electric motor by a lead. Power generator output end is connected with a storage battery by a charging circuit. An inputting shaft of the power generator is connected with a foot board by a driving mechanism.    USE - Battery bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is charged by the user in the riding process, where the riding distance is increased and the riding exercise is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery bicycle.
NOVELTY - The battery has an oxygen container connected with an air hole of an air battery group through an oxygen transmission pipe and a throttle valve. A control switch of the throttle valve is connected to an accelerator pedal through a connecting rod.    USE - Controllable pure-oxygen battery for use as a driving source of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure and provides long service life and is not affected by air humidity. The electricity supply efficiency of the battery can be controlled by hands. The oxygen in the oxygen container is supplied to the air battery to be utilized as the anode, thus guarantying humidity of the oxygen and avoiding damage to the battery group caused by the carbon dioxide (CO2). The battery adjusts speed of chemical reaction by manually controlling supply of the oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a controllable pure-oxygen battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has an upper cover (1) whose one end is equipped with two external connection openings (4). The outer side of single batteries (2) is equipped with a terminal. The single batteries are fixed at a base plate (3) in a rectangular array and connected in series by conductors (6) mounted at the terminal. The upper cover is fixed at the top of the single batteries.    USE - Storage cell for use in an electric moped.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pile adopts independently-packed single batteries and the terminals that are mounted outside the batteries, so that each single battery can be checked and measured during the production for emending the closed circuit of each single battery to enable the closed circuit voltages to be the same and to enable each single battery to have the same discharge depth, thus increasing the performance of the cell and extending the service life of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage cell.    Upper cover (1)    Single batteries (2)    Base plate (3)    External connection openings (4)    Conductors (6)
NOVELTY - The cell has a housing (1) whose upper surface is equipped with a positive connection plate (3) and a negative connection plate (4), where an inner side of the housing is equipped with serially-connected single batteries. The batteries are connected together by conductive strips (6) that are mounted at the upper surface of the housing. The upper surface of the housing is movably equipped with an upper cover (2), where the upper cover is provided with through holes (5) at positions corresponding to the positive and negative connection plates.    USE - Electric moped's storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The parameters of the batteries such as open circuit voltage, closed circuit voltage, and the internal resistance can be measured during the production and product detection process by an external connection technique, and can be conveniently emended for ensuring the consistent property of each single battery, thus increasing the quality conformity rate of the cell and decreasing the failure rate of the cell, and hence prolonging the life span of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional view of an electric moped's storage cell.    Housing (1)    Upper cover (2)    Positive connection plate (3)    Negative connection plate (4)    Through holes (5)    Conductive strips (6)
NOVELTY - The aero generator has a stator provided at a side wall in a shell. A rotor is coaxially placed in the stator. The generator is fixed in a protecting shell by a bracket. An output shaft of the rotor is provided with a wind wheel. The protecting shell at a front part of a wind wheel is provided with a damper, where the damper is provided with a wind inlet. Thickness of the generator is 140 millimeter, and diameter of the wind wheel is 230 millimeter. The air conditioner is provided with a condenser, an evaporator, a thermostatic expansion valve, a liquid separator and a storage battery cell.    USE - Vehicle aero generator for a wind-driven air conditioner (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aero generator increases efficiency of the engine, and reduces gasoline consumption and discharge of tail gas, and is simple in structure, small in volume, and convenient to install.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind-driven air conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle aero generator.
NOVELTY - The set has multiple brackets equipped in top part of a train outer surface, where the brackets are provided with wind wheels. A rotating shaft of the wind wheel is mounted with magnets. Positions of frames located around the rotating shaft are equipped with metal coils. A lead terminal of every coil is connected with an input end of a storage battery. The top part of the train outer surface is equipped with multiple wind holes. The wind wheels are mounted at the train outer surface.    USE - Train electromagnetic induction generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The generating is simple in structure, small in volume and low in manufacturing cost. The wind wheels mounted at the train outer surface are driven by wind power generated by high speed running of train. The rotating shafts of the wind wheels are mounted with magnets and the rotating shafts are mounted with metal coils. The metal coils are utilized to generate current by an electromagnetic induction principle, and the current flows into the storage battery on the train, when the storage battery obtains enough electric quantity, the battery can supply electricity to the train for accessorial power of the train, and to the air conditioner and illumination electrical apparatus so as to save energy and reduce train operation expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a train electromagnetic induction generating set.
NOVELTY - The mirror has solar energy photovoltaic cell panels (1) fitted horizontally inside an external frame of a rear shell (2) in the same direction. The photovoltaic cell panels are wire connected with a charge/discharge control circuit board (3) in an internal chamber of a cantilever top box (13). The photovoltaic cell panels are fixedly embedded into a dayside of the rear shell. An LED lighting lamp (7) in connection with rechargeable batteries and a lighting control switch are respectively equipped at a surface opening below the cantilever top box.    USE - Multifunctional vehicle internal rearview mirror.    ADVANTAGE - The rear shell of the vehicle internal rearview mirror and an illuminated face of the solar energy photovoltaic cell panels are irradiated when the mirror is utilized in sunshine. The current is output automatically so the rechargeable batteries, cell phones in connection via an output socket, and mini electronic equipment are charged. The electric energy stored in rechargeable batteries is supplied to the LED lighting lamp for lighting when the mirror is utilized in non sunshine region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multifunctional vehicle internal rearview mirror.    Solar energy photovoltaic cell panels (1)    Rear shell (2)    Charge/discharge control circuit board (3)    LED lighting lamp (7)    Cantilever top box (13)
NOVELTY - The plate has a front panel i.e. organic glass panel, whose surface is formed with an identification letter (14), and a solar storage battery (3) placed inside a storage battery cabin, which is connected with a LED (15) via a wire. The front panel is connected with a base plate, and a solar panel (5) is connected with the battery, a light-operated automatic switch (2) and an identification card (1) via a cable (4). The solar panel is fixed at a position of a carrier, which faces sun for a long time. The identification card is placed at a proper position of the carrier based on requirement.    USE - Self-controlled solar luminous number plate for a vehicle and a ship.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to use and repair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a self-controlled solar luminous number plate.    Identification card (1)    Light-operated automatic switch (2)    Solar storage battery (3)    Cable (4)    Solar panel (5)    Identification letter (14)    LED (15)
NOVELTY - The automobile has multiple motors that are directly considered as wheels of the automobile, where the automobile is directly driven by the motors. The motors are driven by an individual driving circuit.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is simple in structure, simple to manufacture and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a high power direct current dynamo (1) whose current output line (7) is connected with a vehicle battery. A chain wheel assembly (3) is fixed in an electric automobile via a bracket (2), and an attachment driving shaft (4) is spanned between the dynamo and the chain wheel assembly, and is driven with an input shaft belt of the dynamo. A flywheel (5) is fixed on the attachment driving shaft, and the flywheel is connected with the chain wheel assembly via a chain (6).    USE - Manpower generating device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, convenient use, and good performance, and provides better mileage while driving the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a manpower generating device.    Direct current dynamo (1)    Bracket (2)    Chain wheel assembly (3)    Attachment driving shaft (4)    Flywheel (5)    Chain (6)    Current output line (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a graphite main body whose face is equipped with several oxygen side runners in parallel. The opposite side of the oxygen side runners is equipped with several hydrogen side runners (3) vertical to the oxygen side runners. The oxygen side runners comprise chutes (31) and groove shoulders (32), where the chutes of the oxygen side runners comprise 1-1.5 millimeter of groove width, 1.2-2 millimeter of groove depth, and chutes of the hydrogen side runners comprise 0.4 -0.6 millimeter of groove depth.    USE - Graphite flow field plate structure for use in a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases effective usable area of whole single battery and improves the efficiency of the battery. The structure saves auxiliary fittings and the structure is simple. The structure prevents deficiency of air leakage, reduces the cost and weight of the graphite plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a graphite flow field plate structure.    Hydrogen side runners (3)    Chutes (31)    Groove shoulders (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a silver coating coated on a surface of a copper terminal, where one end of the terminal is covered on an electrode pole to be integrally soldered with the electrode pole. Periphery of a soldered part is filled with seal gum, and the other end of the copper terminal is provided with tapped holes. A matched part of an upper cover and the electrode pole is mounted with a seal ring. A limiting pole extending into a positioning hole of the copper terminal is fixed on the combined part of the upper cover and the copper terminal.    USE - Terminal output device for a lead acid storage battery of a moped scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves compact structure, convenient and reliable connection, large output power and good leak tightness and corrosion resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a terminal output device of a lead acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting open circuit voltage, working current and temperature of a battery in a dynamic power supply system (1). Analogue-digital conversion is performed to a collected signal, and circulating time correction parameter stored in a memory (3) is read. Initial open circuit voltage in a pre-stored list is selected, and collected related parameter is input to a processor (4). The correction parameter is updated in the memory based on system on chip (SOC) calculation result. The calculation result is sent to a display system (5).    USE - Method for calculating lithium battery electric quantity state in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method has high calculating precision and small data processing amount and low processor property requirement for the processor. The method eliminates the problem of large influence of the training receiving method and training data, and avoids the influence of environment temperature and circulating times in the battery rated capacity. The method reduces calculating result difference occurring in calculating system on chip (SOC) method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of lithium battery electric quantity state of an electric automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Dynamic power supply system (1)    Memory (3)    Processor (4)    Display system (5)
NOVELTY - The purifying method involves soaking a single-wall carbon nanotube film with 1 to 100 microns thickness in an absolute alcohol for 1 to 2 hours. The carbon nanotube film is adhered on a common glass substrate or silicon substrate, and oxidized in a tubular furnace at temperature of 380 to 480 degrees centigrade in order to remove amorphous carbon. The oxidized carbon nanotube film is soaked in a hydrochloric acid solution with predetermined concentration for 8 to 24 hours to remove metal catalyst particles.    USE - Method for purifying single-wall carbon nanotube film used in preparation of electrodes in large area field emission display (FED), and fuel cell catalyst carrier.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining single-wall carbon nanotube with high purity of 95 percent by removing the amorphous carbon impurity by oxidation method, and removing metal catalyst particles using hydrochloric acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the carbon nanotube film purifying apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring total voltage, total current and module voltage of a battery through a central processor, and managing pre-charging of the battery. Electricity quantity of the battery is calculated, and charging and discharging of the battery are controlled. Monitoring of the battery temperature and a cooling fan is controlled, and history data in a working process of the battery is recorded. On-line calibration and communication function of a bus are realized. A controller area network (CAN) bus on line is demarcated according to a bus information order.    USE - Method for controlling vehicular battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The method transfers multi-task real-time operation system to the central processor, so that vehicular battery management system software can be established and simplified under a dispatch of a real-time operation system. The method improves executive efficiency of the vehicular battery management system software, ensures instantaneity of data collection and increases working stability of the vehicular battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a process of vehicular battery management system controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a double-output-shaft direct-current motor (1) whose front output shaft is connected with an input shaft of an electromagnetic clutch (2). An output shaft of the electromagnetic clutch is in a transmission connection with a front driving bridge (4) through a front universal transmission shaft (3). A controller (5) is connected with the direct-current motor and the circuit of the electromagnetic clutch through leads. A rear output shaft of the direct-current motor is in the transmission connection with a rear driving bridge (7) through a rear universal transmission shaft (6).    USE - System for driving a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic clutch is closed on the ramp or muddy road, and the direct-current motor can be in the transmission connection with the front and back driving bridges simultaneously to realize double-bridge drive, so that the grade ability is greatly improved. The driving bridge has driving power to drive the system when one wheel is sunken and skidded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor car driving system.    Double-output-shaft direct-current motor (1)    Electromagnetic clutch (2)    Front universal transmission shaft (3)    Front driving bridge (4)    Controller (5)    Rear universal transmission shaft (6)    Rear driving bridge (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal combustion engine for supplying power, and a motor i.e. shell type direct current motor, whose power is supplied by a storage battery. A power supply control system integrally inputs electric energy produced by a solar energy generating set and a vibration generating set to the storage battery and supplies the electric energy to the motor. The power supply control system inputs the electric energy when the vehicle slides to the storage battery. An automatic control system automatically switches the power between the internal combustion engine and the motor.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hybrid vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a motor driven by an air impeller through a driving system, and an air passage i.e. air compression passage, through which air is fed to an air chamber. Multiple vanes are mounted on a rotating shaft of the air impeller, where a placement direction of the vane and a connected point between the vane and the rotating shaft are vertical on a tangent on a circumferential surface of the rotating shaft. An air inlet of the air passage is mounted in front of a motorcar, where sectional area of the air inlet is greater than that of the air passage.    USE - Wind energy generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple structure and inexpensive. The system can realize certain running speed, so as to actively generate the wind power with certain amount. The system realizes wind energy generation, energy saving function and environment friendly performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a wind energy generation system.
NOVELTY - The technique involves changing an inertia generated in a traveling process to a power source. Multiple aero-generators are placed by utilizing a flat surface of a highway, residual contact space of a motor vehicle bed bottom, and a road surface. A small tire contacted with the road surface is respectively installed below electric motors. The tires are driven to rapidly rotate on the road surface by utilizing the inertia generated in the traveling process as power to drive the generators to generate electricity and to recycle energy of the motor vehicle. A spring is fixed at the tire.    USE - Energy consumption technique for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The technique finishes the task for generating electricity without influencing the external appearance and the performance of the motor vehicle, saves economy for people and great deal of energy for country, reduces the environmental pollution, and provides a guarantee for the health of human body. The motor vehicle can apply the electrical energy, and can apply the mechanical energy under the condition of bad weather environment, bad pavement and a situation, where speed cannot be increased.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery electric catalyst directly oxidized by borohydride has hydro-thermal method titanium dioxide as carrier supporting 0.5-5% supported catalyst nano-gold.    USE - The fuel battery electric catalyst directly oxidized by borohydride is useful in assembling sodium borohydride/oxyful battery.    ADVANTAGE - In fuel battery electric catalyst directly oxidized by borohydride, compared with commercial platinum (Pt)/carbon (C) catalyst, borohydride decomposition of anode of gold (Au)/titanium dioxide (TiO2) electrooxidation anode catalyst prepared by photodeposition method is reduced by over one order of magnitude so that the use rate of sodium borohydride of battery is largely increased. At 80 degrees C, the performance of sodium borohydride/oxyful battery is equivalent to 1 mg/cm2 commercial Pt/C, while its noble metal capacity is only 0.021 mg/cm2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation method of a fuel battery electric catalyst directly oxidized by borohydride.
NOVELTY - Process for eliminating sulfur dioxide in fuel battery oxidant comprises using air filter to filter air in fuel battery and adding processed active carbon fiber in air filter.    USE - The process is useful for eliminating sulfur dioxide in fuel battery oxidant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Process for eliminating sulfur dioxide in fuel battery oxidant has higher yield for eliminating sulfur dioxide than other method. It has light weight, convenient use, low cost and environmental protection; it also can be compounded with other fiber to produce different compounding filtering functions.
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating or measuring distribution of wind speed of a fan (1) on an air flow section without a hydrogen galvanic pile (3), and sticking a primary plate of a resistance plate (4) behind the hydrogen galvanic pile. An air-returning passage for cooling air is added with the hydrogen galvanic pile, and a part of the cooling air heated by hydrogen galvanic pile is returned through multiple passages with a control valve. The cooling air is absorbed from front end of the fan, and the cooling air allows cooling of the hydrogen galvanic pile.    USE - Air direct-cooling hydrogen galvanic pile cooling air flow controlling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows decreasing the volume, manufacturing cost and weight of the fuel battery system, and allows increasing the starting speed of the hydrogen galvanic pile, thus decreasing freeze prevention difficulty of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing an air direct-cooling hydrogen galvanic pile cooling air flow controlling process.    Fan (1)    Hydrogen galvanic pile (3)    Resistance plate (4)
NOVELTY - An optically active fuel battery comprises anode (1) comprising semiconductor optical catalyst, cathode (2) in contact with electron acceptor, and electrolyte filled between the anode and the cathode. The semiconductor optical catalyst is irradiated by light and is in direct contact with an electron donor comprising (in)organic compound whose oxidation-reduction electric potential is lesser than the valence band electric potential of semiconductor optical catalyst.    USE - An optically active fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery undergoes electrolysis at a rapid rate involving conversion of optical energy into electric energy; and has strong oxidation-reduction electric potential in conjunction with environmental waste liquid and bacteria-inoculated culture solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an optically active fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electron-flow medium (3)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (1) has an anode catalyst layer (20) and a cathode catalyst layer (30) arranged to oppose to each other, and a polymer electrolyte membrane (10) arranged between anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer. The anode catalyst layer has polymer layers containing a polymer having ion exchange group-containing repeating unit and repeating unit without ion exchange group both arranged randomly or in block-like configuration. The polymer has lowest block degree of repeating units.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent electric power generation property and in-plane uniform property provides fuel cell having low cell resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly (5)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    Anode catalyst layer (20)    Cathode catalyst layer (30)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink contains a catalyst substance, solvent and an aromatic high molecular compound. The aromatic high molecular compound has a functional group containing phosphorus atom. At least one portion of aromatic high molecular compound is dispersed in solvent.    USE - Catalyst ink is used for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ink has excellent stability. The fuel cell has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - Several sensors measure the local weather characteristics. A processing circuit generates a weather forecast based on the local weather characteristics. An electronic compass detects the vehicle movement direction. An output interface outputs the weather characteristics, the weather forecast and the vehicle movement direction. An integrated regenerative power generation device powers the sensors, processing circuit and the output interface.    USE - Mobile weather forecasting device for vehicle e.g. motorcycle, bicycle, glider, boat, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated regenerative power generation device enables the mobile weather forecasting device to reliably provide a vehicle operator with pertinent weather forecast and direction information even if the batteries die and replacement batteries are not readily available, thus reliably warning the vehicle operator of potentially dangerous undesirable weather conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the mobile navigation and weather forecasting device.
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) a non-platinum electrocatalyst for use in a fuel cell involves: providing several removable template particles; precipitating a transition metal tetraaza chelate precursor onto the several removable template particles to produce a dispersed precursor; pyrolyzing the dispersed precursor to produce a pyropolymer; and removing the template particles to produce a highly dispersed, self supported, high surface area electrocatalytic material.    USE - For producing non-platinum electrocatalyst useful in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces highly dispersed, self supported, and high surface area electrocatalytic material. The method results in a highly disperse non-supported metallic electrocatalyst, where porosity is engineered in a repeatable and predictable fashion. Using the method, the pore size, and thus transport properties, of the electrocatalyst is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a highly dispersed, unsupported catalytic material substantially consisting of pyrolyzed porphyries manufactured using the method (M1).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has a pair of valves (210,212) that is formed at the top and bottom ends of fuel cells (202). The valves (210,212) are in fluid communication with an anode supply manifold (76) and an anode exhaust manifold (78). The opening and closing of valves are controlled so that the non-uniform distribution of anode stream in the anodes is mitigated.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniform distribution of anode supply stream to the anodes of fuel cells is suppressed and hence the performance of fuel cell system is improved. The voltage degradation is suppressed and hence the durability of system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of starting fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Anode supply manifold (76)    Anode exhaust manifold (78)    Fuel cell system (200)    Fuel cells (202)    Valves (210,212)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell module (20) comprises a fuel cell for supplying a drive electric power to a vehicle. A current breaker is manually operable and is capable of simultaneously interrupting an output from a positive pole of the fuel cell and an output from a negative pole of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell module for use in fuel cell motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell module and fuel cell motor vehicle are capable of ensuring safety from high voltage output of the fuel cell during a vehicle maintenance operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell motor vehicle comprising the fuel cell module installed in a forward portion of the vehicle. The current breaker is disposed in a side surface of the fuel cell module which faces in a transverse direction of the vehicle. It is disposed at a position in the side surface which is toward a rear of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a service plug.    Fuel cell module (20)    Fuel cell stack (24)    Metallic end plates (30, 32)    End electrodes (34, 36)    Service plug (50)
NOVELTY - A polymer having nitrogen-containing repeating unit (1) is new. The nitrogen-containing repeating unit has sulfite-containing compounds as pendants.    USE - Polymer is used for solid electrolyte for battery, fuel cell and super capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent isotropic ionic conductivity. The solid electrolyte containing polymer has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer having nitrogen-containing repeating unit of formula (1) is new. The nitrogen-containing repeating unit has sulfite-containing compounds of formula: R1-SO3M (2) as pendants, which is linked to two or four nitrogen atoms.    R1=hydrocarbon;    M=cation chosen from Li+, Na+, H+ and K+;    R3=H or SO3M;and    x=10 or more.
NOVELTY - The electricity generator in a transport medium has utilization of air motion through a guide channel. A bladed rotor beyond an air distributor disk feeds an alternator producing the electricity.    USE - In electrical engineering.
NOVELTY - The self-charging electric vehicle comprises four wheels, where a core is mounted to drive the wheel with required rotary force. A motor is formed with an engine bed to charge a self storage battery when a coil is operated. The core and coil are mounted on a wheel girth, and the core mounted on the wheel continuously produces electricity with a neodymium permanent magnet of a brim of the core.    USE - Self-charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The self-charging electric vehicle comprises four wheels, where a core is mounted to drive the wheel with required rotary force, where the core and coil are mounted on a wheel girth, and hence enables to generate the energy, and reduces the environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car wheel with core and coil mounted on a wheel girth.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery comprises an anode, a cathode, a separation film and an acid, which has lithium containing halogenated salt. The two electrodes have electrolytic compounds. A chemical reaction takes place in which hydrogen ions are formed by the acid in the secondary battery. The latter electrolyte contains an organic solvent. The electrodes have electrode active material, which has olivine type crystalline structure.    USE - Secondary battery for use as power source for vehicles, particularly for use as hybrid electricity for car power source.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has an improved life span and long durability property.
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a double side cooling fan (60), which has a wing, where the air is ejected through an exhaust duct (50). Another wing discharges the air of an inner compartment (30) to the exhaust duct. A power generator (20) is adapted at one end of the exhaust duct. An intake duct (40) is installed at compartment to accommodate a part of the power generator. An engine cooling fan and the exhaust duct is installed outside.    USE - Cooling device for auxiliary power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has a double side cooling fan, which has a wing, where the air is ejected through an exhaust duct, and another wing discharges the air of an inner compartment to the exhaust duct, and hence ensures improved cooling efficiency and cost effective cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling device.    Power generator (20)    Inner compartment (30)    Intake duct (40)    Exhaust duct (50)    Double side cooling fan (60)
NOVELTY - The truck (1) has a horizontal cylinder and a vertical cylinder positioned in the truck and combined with back side of a main display panel (3) to horizontally and vertically move the display main panel and an auxiliary display panel. A collection plate is installed at an upper part of the truck to convert sunlight into electric energy. An auxiliary power generation device placed in the truck uses a solar cell and an auxiliary power generator. A hydraulic controller drives the vertical and horizontal cylinders, inclination cylinder and outriggers (2).    USE - Multi-functional truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck can vary size of screen to improve energy efficiency by charging a solar cell with sunlight and to increase visual effect and accident prevention effect by regulating area of a display panel in consideration to road condition and transmitted image. The truck provides better advertising effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional truck.    Multi-functional truck (1)    Outrigger (2)    Main display panel (3)    Light (4)    Carrier (17)
NOVELTY - The device has a moving contact rod (121) vertically spaced apart from a fixing electrode (111) at a predetermined distance for contacting with and separating from the fixing electrode. A magnet unit (141) includes two magnets that are separated to face each other. The fixing electrode and the moving contact rod are arranged between two magnets for vertically separating from each other. Another magnet unit (151) is positioned on a side of the former magnet unit and has longer length than vertical width of the former magnet unit by extending vertically.    USE - Direct current switching device for an electromobile e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, golf cart, fork lift truck, solar cell generating system and a wind power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The device suppresses the damage of an insulating case due to contact with an arc by expanding the arc outside and vertically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arc extinguishing method of a direct current switching device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a direct current switching device.    Fixing electrode (111)    Moving contact rod (121)    Arc chamber (130)    Magnet units (141, 151)    Shaft (175)
NOVELTY - The method involves melting a mixture of barium oxide, silicon dioxide, boric acid and aluminum oxide to prepare a frit, and pulverizing the frit to make a crystalline glass particle. A xylene and an acrylic resin are added to the crystalline glass particle as a dispersion medium in an amount of 50 weight percentage or less to an amount of the frit to prepare the crystalline glass resin, where an amount of the xylene is in range of 2.2 to 14.9 weight percentage. An amount of the acrylic resin is in range of 16.3 to 32.6 weight percentage. The glass resin is poured into a mold of desired size.    USE - Method for preparing a sealing material for a solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the sealing material to be prepared simply and rapidly without using complex equipment and lowers the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sealing material.
NOVELTY - The platform has an under body (30), a frame and body mounts. The under body has a body mount (M1) mounted at a predetermined position of a front apron member, when a front end member is deleted. The front apron member has an upper member (31), a lower member (32), and a front reinforce (33) that has one end fixed on the upper member and another end fixed on the lower member to be extended downward.    USE - Automation of structure definition platform for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The platform can removes front end member without causing reduction in stiffness by reducing length of the front apron member and mounting a front reinforce. The collision performance of the frame is increased by the platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automation of structure definition platform.    Body mount (M1)    Under body (30)    Upper member (31)    Lower member (32)    Front reinforce (33)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage tank (2) has an input port which is installed on an upper portion of one side of the hydrogen storage tank. A sensor (100) detects the temperature and pressure inside the hydrogen storage tank and temperature of hydrogen gas supplied through the input port to the hydrogen storage tank. A controller (200) outputs a control signal based on the temperature information from the sensor. A thermoelectric element (300) heats or cools the hydrogen storage tank for keeping hydrogen storage tank at regular temperature by the control signal.    USE - Hydrogen storage tank of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage tank charges proper amount of hydrogen gas at a stable temperature efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen storage tank.    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Sensor (100)    Controller (200)    Thermoelectric element (300)    Fin portion (302)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises boric acid ester.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for non-aqueous electrolyte capacitor (claimed) used for memory backup, electronic device, industrial apparatus, aeronautical navigation apparatus, toy, cordless apparatus, gas apparatus, electromagnetic hold or water boiler device, or as power supply for timepieces (e.g. wristwatch, wall clock, solar timepiece or automatic generating system wristwatch), hybrid vehicle or power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Significantly improves safety of non-aqueous electrolyte capacitor without reducing charge and discharge performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte capacitor.
NOVELTY - A battery non-aqueous electrolyte comprises pyrophosphate ester.    USE - Battery non-aqueous electrolyte for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for small portable devices (e.g. mobile telephone or notebook personal computer), hybrid vehicle or power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Significantly improves safety of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery without reducing battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An electric power generating apparatus has hydrogen producing unit (10) which supplies reaction liquid to hydrogen producing agent (11) containing hydrogenated metal to generate hydrogen, fuel cell (FC) with solid polymer electrolyte (1) which produces power when supplied with hydrogen and hydrogen feed route (21) with ammonia removal unit (20)    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for portable electronic devices, electric vehicles or home-use distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The power output of fuel cell does not easily deteriorate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid polymer electrolyte (1)    Cathode side electrode plate (2)    Anode side electrode plate (3)    Cathode side metal plate (4)    Anode side metal plate (5)    Hydrogen producing unit (10)    Hydrogen producing agent (11)    Reaction liquids (14)    Ammonia removal unit (20)    Hydrogen feed route (21)    Fuel cell (FC)
NOVELTY - Granulation involves carrying out rotation pulverization process that pulverizes coarse raw material powder with predetermined particle size consisting of zirconia within a rotating granulation container, microparticles mixing process that mixes microparticles by heating while spraying microparticles liquid consisting of zirconia finer than coarse raw material powder in rotating granulation container, and resin bonding agent addition process that adds resin bonding agent by heating while spraying resin bonding agent solution on coarse raw material powder within rotating granulation container.    USE - Granulation for obtaining granulated zirconia powder used for zirconia porous body (claimed) used as support body of fuel cell or oxygen sensor, membrane for gas separation, enzyme support of bioreactor or biosensor, or filter of liquid filtration or enrichment process.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains granulated powder with suitably mixed coarse raw material powder particles and microparticles that provides zirconia porous body with high porosity, permeability and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a granulated zirconia powder with average particle diameter of not less than 50 mu m comprising resin bonding agent of not less than 1 weight part solid content with respect to 100 weight part of raw material powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a granulated powder manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coarse raw material powder injection process (P1)    Rotation and pulverization heating process (P2)    Fine powder zirconia liquid spraying process (P3)    Mixing and pulverization heating process (P4)    Polyvinyl alcohol aqueous solution spraying process (P5)
NOVELTY - The device has an electronic module for reutilizing a part of a waste energy connected to a braking system for producing electricity through a dynamo brake (1) constituting a dynamo (9) coupled to the braking system and a micro-battery (2). The dynamo is activated by a cable (8), and a micro-controller (3) monitors voltage of the micro-battery, where the micro-controller is connected to a movement sensor (5) and a luminosity sensor (6).    USE - Electronic device for providing front and back lighting of a bicycle for a cyclist.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device facilitates automatic generation of the front and back lighting of the bicycle without any manual intervention. The electronic module reutilizes the part of the waste energy connected to the braking system for producing electricity through the dynamo brake, thus permitting operation to be transparent to a cyclist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic device for providing front and back lighting of a bicycle.    Dynamo brake (1)    Micro-battery (2)    Micro-controller (3)    Movement sensor (5)    Luminosity sensor (6)    Cable (8)    Dynamo (9)
NOVELTY - The generator/apparatus for energy production by superimposing electrically uncharged baryons (e.g. neutrons) with electrically charged leptons (e.g. electrons and/or positrons) with same speed and in phase, or electrically uncharged baryons (e.g. neutrons) with electrically uncharged leptons (e.g. neutrino) with same speed and in phase, is claimed.    USE - Generator/apparatus for: generating heat energy for the production of water vapor and for operating a conventional steam turbine; producing water particle beam (e.g. protons and/or hydrogen beam) guided directly on the shovels of a turbine to deliver its kinetic energy; producing hydrogen particle beam with oxygen for reaction; and producing hydrogen particle beam electro-chemically permuted in a fuel cell to water after delivery of the kinetic energy (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator/apparatus improves charged particle speed thus ensuring high energy production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a correlation between the binding energy and mass number for the first 50 elements of the periodic table.
NOVELTY - The frame has a bottom frame (1) and an upper lid (8) made of metallic thin plates. An upper portion of the bottom frame has a chute (4) whose thickness matches with the upper lid, when the upper lid is inserted into the chute. A bolt fixes the upper lid to the bottom frame. The chute has two notches (7) for disassembling the dynamic electro-magnets. The notch width matches with the thickness of the magnet. A connective hole (5) is fixed to a fixing layer used for fixing dynamic electro-magnet.    USE - External frame for a dynamic electro-magnet used in a vehicle i.e. motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is easily replacable and the need of other outfitting special charging device is eliminated, so that the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an external frame.    Bottom frame (1)    Chute (4)    Connective hole (5)    Notches (7)    Upper lid (8)
NOVELTY - The generator set has an internal-combustion engine (1) connecting a direct current (DC) generator (4) via a connecting shaft (2). An anode post head (3) of the DC generator is connected to an electric car power battery unit (6) via a power supply switch (10). A cathode post head (5) of the DC generator is connected with a cathode of the electric car power battery unit. A voltmeter (9) is connected between the anode post head and the cathode post head of the DC generator.    USE - Spare small direct current generator set for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric car equipped with the generator set can start the generator set to generate electricity, supply power and charge power for continuous traveling when the electric car faces power shortage in a battery to reach a destination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a spare small direct current generator set.    Internal-combustion engine (1)    Connecting shaft (2)    Anode post head (3)    Direct current generator (4)    Cathode post head (5)    Electric car power battery unit (6)    Voltmeter (9)    Power supply switch (10)
NOVELTY - An acid-alkali complex polymer proton conductive film comprises nitrogenous hetero-cyclic alkaline polymer and acid polymer. The nitrogenous heterocyclic alkaline polymer is homo-polymer of which the trunk chain is fat chain, side chain or side group nitrogenous heterocyclic structure; the acid polymer is polymer of which the trunk chain is fat chain, and it can offer proton.    USE - For preparing acid-alkali complex polymer proton conductive film.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared proton conductive film had good film-forming performance, it has good proton conductive performance in the middle temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method for acid-alkali complex polymer proton conductive film comprising: (a) adding the monomer of the nitrogenous heterocyclic alkaline polymer into the acid polymer solution according to mole rate, completely and uniformly stirring, adding initiator, doing in-situ polymerization, reacting for 20-100 minutes, pouring the solution on the poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene molding board, after automatically flow to become flat, vaporizing a majority of solvent under the infrared lamp, then putting in the vacuum oven to dry, obtaining the sample of the thin-film; and (b) adding the monomer of the acid polymer into the nitrogenous heterocyclic alkaline polymer solution, completely and uniformly stirring, adding initiator, doing in-situ polymerization, reacting for 20-100 minutes, pouring the solution on the poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene molding board, after automatically flow to become flat, vaporizing a majority of solvent under the infrared lamp, then putting in the vacuum oven to dry, obtaining the sample of the thin-film.
NOVELTY - A calixarene-containing polymer is obtained by polymerizing calixarene derivative and copolymerizable monomer.    USE - Calixarene-containing polymer is used for manufacturing proton exchanging film (claimed) for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of calixarene-containing polymer.
NOVELTY - The production of a carbon monoxide oxidation gold catalyst has provision of a zinc oxide support on the basis of ion exchange. The catalyst's gold content is 0.1-20 per cent by weight, and it is particularly suitable for use in REM fuel cells.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - A leg coupled to roller axle fixed to central bore of a spherical power roller, has a roller axle bore at one end and a shift cam guide surface at other end. A tapered surface is provided between ends of the leg.    USE - Power roller assembly for CVT (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid human, electric or internal combustion powered vehicle, industrial equipment, wind turbine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The shifting of ratio of CVT is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) continuously variable transmission (CVT);    (2) carrier for CVT;    (3) power input assembly for CVT; and    (4) method of assembling CVT.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the CVT.    CVT (100)    Shell (102)    Cover (104)    Variator subassembly (108)    Input subassembly (110)
NOVELTY - The system has a movement absorption element (1) receiving vectorial force to deliver a gaseous fluid. A compressor element pressurizes the gaseous fluid. A high pressure storage element stores the gaseous fluid pressurized by the compressor element. A mechanic-electrical conversion element utilizes the pressurized gaseous fluid to generate electricity. A transmission element transports the gaseous fluid throughout the system. The movement absorption element is selectively connected to the compressor element.    USE - System for converting kinetic energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system decreases cost of fossil fuel to find electrical power alternatives. The system prevents problems such as oil spills, massive fires, soil poisoning and decrease in air quality. The system is cost-effective and has high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a kinetic energy to electrical energy converting system.    Movement absorption element (1)    Pipeline system (2)    Compressor (3)    Storage tank (5)    Motor/generator set (6)
NOVELTY - The case (10') has a coolant inlet port (2') and a coolant outlet port (4'), which are disposed such that a coolant for cooling battery cells (21') flows from one side to another side of a battery module (20') in a direction perpendicular to stacking direction of the battery cells. Beads (11') are formed in a concavo-convex shape and constructed in an outwardly-protruding structure to allow the coolant to be uniformly introduced into the battery module from the coolant inlet port in the advancing direction of a fluid in an inlet duct (12') between the coolant inlet port and the battery module.    USE - Middle-or large-sized battery pack case for a secondary battery used in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The beads are constructed in the outwardly-protruding structure to allow the coolant to be uniformly introduced into the battery module from the coolant inlet port in the advancing direction of the fluid in the inlet duct between the coolant inlet port and the battery module, thus enabling uniform coolant flux distribution to the battery cells, and hence removing heat generated from the battery cells by the coolant, while minimizing decrease of structural stability of the battery case against an external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view typically illustrating a middle- or large-sized battery pack case in which a battery module is mounted.    Coolant inlet port (2')    Coolant outlet port (4')    Battery pack case (10')    Beads (11')    Inlet duct (12')    Battery module (20')    Battery cells (21')
NOVELTY - The battery pack case (70') has an inlet duct (40') extending from coolant inlet port (10') to battery module (32) and outlet duct (50) extending from the battery module to coolant outlet port (20'). Several guide channels (80) are formed in the inlet duct, for guiding the flow of coolant in a direction parallel to stacking direction of lithium secondary batteries (30N-30P,30R-30U).    USE - Case for accommodating middle/large-sized battery pack used as power source for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in wireless mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant flux is uniformly distributed between the battery cells by providing the guiding channels, thus the heat accumulated between battery cells is effectively removed as a result the cooling efficiency, performance and durability of the battery cells are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of middle/large-sized battery pack.    Coolant inlet port (10')    Coolant outlet port (20')    Lithium secondary batteries (30N-30P,30R-30U)    Battery module (32)    Inlet duct (40')    Outlet duct (50)    Battery pack case (70')    Guide channels (80)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an alternating current (AC) voltage to a double tube unit (10) serving as an electrode and a plane electrode (21) so as to generate barrier discharge. The molecules of an analysis object sample (S) placed on a dielectric material board (9) are ionized by the barrier discharge. The ions of the sample are introduced to a mass spectrometer (60) through a sample tube (11).    USE - Ionization analysis method for analyzing sample e.g. dry biological tissue such as finger of animal, cloth, catalyst of fuel cell and gas sample. Can also be used in analysis of solid sample such as banknote, sludge, fine particle, inorganic material and liquid sample.    ADVANTAGE - The ionization and analysis of sample can be performed appropriately so that the ionization of the sample can be promoted. The barrier discharge can be generated stably at the time of using helium gas. Hence, the metastable excitation state rare gas atom can be generated abundantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ionization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the ionization apparatus.    Dielectric material board (9)    Double tube unit (10)    Sample tube (11)    Plane electrode (21)    Mass spectrometer (60)    Analysis object sample (S)
NOVELTY - The charging device (150) comprises feed routes (PL11,PL12,PL21,PL22) which electrically feed the current from power supply (300) to charge an electric equipment (100) mounted in vehicle. A test circuit (260) tests whether feed routes are interrupted by relay circuit (210). The test circuit tests an earth leakage detection circuit (240) for detecting generation of earth leakage in the feed routes, after confirming the presence of interruption in feed routes.    USE - Charging device in charging system (claimed) for battery for electric equipment mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage apparatus of electric equipment is not charged when contact of relay circuit is detected before the start of charging operation so that the charging can be performed smoothly and abnormality of the electric equipment can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric equipment (100)    Charging device (150)    Relay circuit (210)    Earth leakage detection circuit (240)    Test circuit (260)    Power supply (300)    Feed routes (PL11,PL12,PL21,PL22)
NOVELTY - The structure (20) has casing (22) accommodating combustion oscillation detection apparatus (21), which is attached with each flame propagation pipes (17) alternately. The pipe mutually connects several combustors positioned in annular form at combustor casing.    USE - Structure for mounting combustion oscillation detection apparatus such as pressure sensor to combustor of gas turbine (claimed) used for electric power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment position of pressure sensor can be changed easily. The combustion vibrations of two combustors can be detected by single pressure sensor. Hence vibration detection can be performed with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the mounting structure of combustion oscillation detection apparatus.    Inner cylinder (16)    Flame propagation pipe (17)    Mounting structure (20)    Combustion oscillation detection apparatus (21)    Casing (22)
NOVELTY - The voltage sensor (140) and current sensor (150) detect the output current and output voltage in real driving operating point of a fuel cell (40). The sensors measure the impedance of the fuel cell and resisted amount of voltage drops of the fuel cell, and detect the polarized amount of voltage drops of the fuel cell. Another sensor detects the fall amount of electromotive voltage of fuel cell. A control apparatus (80) estimates the electric current and voltage characteristics of fuel cell according to detected result of the sensors.    USE - Fuel cell system for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The current-voltage characteristics of fuel cell is estimated with sufficient precision. The deviation with the actual current-voltage characteristics of fuel cell and current-voltage characteristics estimation line 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 (40)    Battery (60)    Control apparatus (80)    Voltage sensor (140)    Current sensor (150)
NOVELTY - A remaining capacity estimation unit calculates remaining capacity of the lead battery by substituting open circuit voltage (OCV) of lead battery into a linear expression of OCV and remaining capacity. The estimation unit calculates the deterioration degree (SOH) of lead battery from measured current or voltage of lead battery and corrects the OCV using calculated SOH of lead battery.    USE - Battery state detection system for motor vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the lead battery can be determined precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between remaining capacity of lead battery after correction and open circuit voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has a battery, housing which accommodates the battery, and a thermal expansion portion which decreases internal gap between the battery and the housing corresponding to applied heat. The battery pack further has battery partition provided in the housing. The thermal expansion portion is formed of thermal expansion material which is material containing thermal expansion graphite.    USE - Battery pack is used for battery mounting apparatus (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device such as notebook computer, mobile telephone, audio player and digital still camera, and for hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has excellent battery characteristics.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has two batteries for powering two electric motors, respectively, and a cargo space separating the batteries from each other, where the space is located centrally between a driver side and a passenger side. Air ducts comprise airflow paths for cooling the batteries. A cargo section comprises a skeletal wall placed about an interior cargo space. An exterior skin made of translucent plastic is coupled to the wall. A lightweight panel made of aluminum or bamboo composite comprises a riffle pattern that is provided on a removable bulkhead formed of Styrofoam.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed), for making deliveries at a store.    ADVANTAGE - The riffle pattern enhances rigidity, reduces mass and diffuses acoustics. The design of the vehicle increases the storage capacity, improves ergonomics and improves the overall effectiveness of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fleet of electric or hybrid electric vehicles in use making deliveries at a store.    Kiosk (2)    Site (4)    Electrical cable (6)    Plug-in connector (8)    Electric vehicle (10)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen sensor has a compound detection film and a protective film sequentially formed on a substrate. The compound detection film is formed by carrying out fine dispersion of hydrogen permeable metal particles in a rare-earth-metal layer. The protective film is formed by dispersing hydrogen permeable metal particles in ceramic material.    USE - Hydrogen sensor is used for detecting hydrogen gas exhausted from apparatus such as fuel cell for motor vehicle, hydrogen gas alarm of hand-held type, hydrogen gas alarm of fixed type, and hydrogen gas densitometer.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor efficiently detects hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen sensor has a compound detection film and a protective film sequentially formed on a substrate. The compound detection film is formed by carrying out fine dispersion of hydrogen permeable metal particles in a rare-earth-metal layer. The protective film is formed by dispersing hydrogen permeable metal particles in ceramic material. The rare earth metal is yttrium, cerium and/or lanthanum. The hydrogen permeable metal consists of palladium, platinum, niobium, vanadium and/or tantalum. The ceramic material is nitride or oxide of IVa, Va and VIa group element. The ceramic material is preferably, aluminum nitride of formula: AlNa, aluminum oxide of formula: AlOb, silicon nitride of formula: SiNc and/or silicon oxide of formula: SiOd, where a is 0.5-1, b is 0.8-1.5, c is 0.7-1.3 and d is 1-2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen sensor.
NOVELTY - A humidifier (15) has water vapor permeable film, gas (II) with high humidity than gas (I) is taken into the inner surface and gas (I) which is humidified with gas (II) through water vapor permeable film. The inlet port and exit of gas (I) and (II) are connected with the inner surface of the humidifier. The inlet port of gas (I) and/or (II) is positioned above the exit of the gas (I) and/or (II), respectively.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle such as ship and airplane, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier efficiently suppresses the condensation of humidifier and damage to water vapor permeable film at reduced temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the humidifier.    Humidifier (15)    Case (71)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (81)    Housing (83)    Hole (85)
NOVELTY - The mold (100) has a base layer (1) with a predetermined foundation pattern (1A). A molding layer (2) is formed along the foundation pattern so that a molding pattern (2A) is formed with the thickness of 100 nm or less.    USE - Mold for imprint for forming precision processing goods (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The difference of thermal expansion with coating molding product is reduced by the base layer. The strength and release property are improved by the molding layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mold manufacturing method;    (2) precision processing goods; and    (3) manufacturing method of precision processing goods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mold.    Base layer (1)    Foundation pattern (1A)    Molding layer (2)    Molding pattern (2A)    Mold (100)
NOVELTY - An assembled battery in which several unit cells (2a-2c) are connected in series supplies power from series circuit of unit cells to vehicle equipment (8). A power generator (1) supplies generated power to assembled battery and equipment connected in parallel. Several forced discharge units forcedly make unit cells discharge individually. A controller (6) makes a unit cell when detected to be in a state showing that unit cell is not fully charged, to discharge until unit cell is detected to be in a state in which charge state is lower than that in previous state.    USE - Electric power system having secondary battery such as nickel hydride storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, lithium ion secondary cell, lithium polymer secondary battery used in vehicle, portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller makes unit cell that detected to be in state showing that cell is not fully charged, to discharge until cell is detected to be in state in which state of charge is lower than that in previous state, the overcharging of the battery and the device connected in parallel is prevented and can absorb the surplus electric power generated by the power generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system.    Power generator (1)    Unit cells (2a-2c)    Controller (6)    Electric power system (7)    Device (8)
NOVELTY - A control system communicates with a vanadium flow cell or battery stack coupled to an anolyte reservoir and a catholyte with anolyte and catholyte solutions. An open cell circuit is connected hydraulically to the catholyte and anolyte lines to monitor the potential difference between the catholyte and anolyte solutions. A controller determines when to stop charging of the cell or battery stack to avoid damage of positive electrodes and when to conduct an emergency discharge or partial electrolyte remix to avoid precipitation of vanadium ions from the electrolyte.    USE - Power generation system e.g. system including wind turbine system, photovoltaic arrays, wave generators, diesel generators provided with vanadium redox flow batteries for commercial residential and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The input and output open circuit potentials can be monitored and the conversion per pass can be calculated for adjusting the electrolyte flow rate required for a predetermined state of charge and charge or discharge current. Hence pumping energy requirements can be minimized and the overall energy efficiency of the vanadium redox flow batteries without the use of pressure transducers and inaccurate flow meters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generation system provided with the vanadium redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (100) comprises a cathode (160) having an alkali metal reversibly inserted into and de-inserted from the cathode; an anode (120) capable of reversibly releasing and receiving the alkali metal; and a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising dissolved lithium salts, nitriles sulfur dioxide, and polar aprotic solvents.    USE - Electrochemical cell, e.g. lithium-ion electrochemical cell for portable electronic devices, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell includes electrolytes that can provide good low temperature cell performance and high temperature cell life over an extended temperature range, such as - 40-70 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method comprising charging the electrochemical cell prior to an initial discharge; initially discharging the cell; and recharging the cell after initially discharging the cell;    (2) a method comprising forming a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising dissolved lithium salts, nitriles, sulfur dioxide, and other polar aprotic solvents; and using the electrolyte to make an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lithium-ion electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Anode (120)    Collectors (140, 180)    Cathode (160)    Separator (200)
NOVELTY - A reciprocating mechanism comprises reciprocating units that are mounted to a disk (10) so that the units are slidable in a radial direction. The reciprocating units comprising an end protruding from an outer peripheral surface of the disk are made to slide in opposite directions by an interconnecting unit.    USE - Rotary device for allowing easy rolling of wheel for vehicle e.g. car, motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the wheel to easily move over an obstacle, and kinetic energy of the vehicle can be converted in order to preserve the energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wheel for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rotary device.    Disk (10)    Rotary device (100)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a block copolymer nanostructure comprises forming an oxide substrate; forming a block copolymer film on the surface of the oxide substrate; and heat-treating the block copolymer to form a self-assembled nanostructure.    USE - The method is used for fabricating a block copolymer nanostructure, preferably lamellar, gyroid or cylindrical nanostructure (claimed). These nanostructures can be applied to molds for the fabrication of nanowire transistors and memory devices, such as FeRAM, magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and parameter RAM (PRAM), molds for electrical/electronic parts, such as nanostructures for patterning nanoscale wires, molds for the preparation of catalysts for solar cells and fuel cells, and molds for the fabrication of etching masks and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).    ADVANTAGE - Block copolymer nanostructures can be fabricated on various oxide substrates, and self-assembled nanostructures having various shapes can be fabricated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) lamellar nanostructure of block copolymer of polystyrene and polymer other than polystyrene, where the composition ratio of polystyrene: polymer other than polystyrene is 0.5:0.5;    (2) gyroid nanostructure of block copolymer of polystyrene and polymer other than polystyrene, where the composition ratio of polystyrene: polymer other than polystyrene is 0.65-0.60:0.35-0.40 or 0.35-0.40:0.65-0.60; and    (3) cylindrical nanostructure of block copolymer of polystyrene and polymer other than polystyrene, where the composition ratio of polystyrene: polymer other than polystyrene is 0.70-0.65:0.30-0.35 or 0.30-0.35:0.70-0.65.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (3) with a high-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (9) and liquefied petroleum gas storage. A liquefied petroleum gas supply line (IA) for discharge of liquid gas from the liquefied petroleum gas storage in an anode reaction space (7) of the fuel cell. The liquefied gas is propane and butane or a mixture of propane and butane.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used as board power supply system in recreation vehicle or as system for a decentralized power supply (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquefied petroleum gas supply line for discharge of liquid gas from the liquefied petroleum gas storage in an anode reaction chamber of the fuel cell, and hence ensures a cost-effective operation of the fuel cell system in a reformation of the fuel, and makes possible to generate electricity directly from the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system. (Drawing shows a non-English language text).    Liquefied tank (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode reaction chamber (7)    High-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (9)    Liquefied petroleum gas supply line (la)
NOVELTY - The battery sensor (100) has a voltage sensor which samples a voltage of a battery. A buffer performs electrical communication with the voltage sensor for scaling sampled battery voltage and outputs a voltage signal proportional to the sampled battery voltage. The voltage sensor includes pair of capacitors coupled to positive and negative potential terminal of the battery, isolates buffer from the battery.    USE - Integrated circuit battery sensor used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Individual battery voltage of battery pack is sensed with high voltage isolation and minimum current drawn from the individual batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery voltage sensing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery voltage sensing system.    Battery voltage sensing system (10)    Analog-to-digital converter (12)    Controller (14)    Integrated circuit battery sensor (100)    Voltage output (Vout)
NOVELTY - The method involves integrating a heating element e.g. electrical heat blanket, within a body of a prevaporation module. A liquid feed is passed into the module on one side of a membrane. A quantity of heat produced by the integrated element is added to the feed liquid as the heating element passes through the module. A stage-one permeate (13) is separated from a stage-one retentate (14) by passing the permeate through the membrane within the module. The heat within the module is measured during use, where the measured heat adjusts the quantity of heat provided by the heating element.    USE - Method for adding heat to a feed liquid within a prevaporation module in a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid automobile, fuel cell powered automobile, aircraft e.g. commercial and civilian aircrafts, and ship such as naval ship and merchant marine vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The method supplies heating and air-conditioning and night-watch communication power by a fuel cell operating on hydrogen that is generated by using a low-sulfur clean fuel separated from the primary fuel, thus improving the overall fuel efficiency and reducing the operating time of the main engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a more heat efficient prevaporation module comprising a chamber formed with a casing    (2) a heat efficient spiral prevaporation module comprising a chamber formed with a casing    (3) a method for adding heat to a feed liquid within a layered module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of a process for adding heat to a feed liquid within a prevaporation module.    Primary fuel stream (2)    Auxiliary fuel stream (3)    Stage one separator (11)    Stage-one permeate (13)    Stage-one retentate (14)    Stage-two separation process (16)
NOVELTY - The expander for a battery paste for making a battery plate, comprises barium sulfate, carbon, and a purified, partially desulfonated, high molecular weight sodium lignosulfonate made from softwood and resistant to thermal degradation.    USE - The expander is useful for a battery paste for making a battery plate (all claimed). Can also be used in motive power and standby power batteries, and valve-regulated batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The expander increases the life cycle of a battery having a battery plate at a temperature of greater than 41 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing battery paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the results of a survey of automotive lead-acid battery lifetimes.
NOVELTY - An electrode-membrane-frame assembly (1) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5); frame body (6) on surface of a peripheral edge portion of the MEA; and another frame body on other surface of the peripheral edge portion of the MEA and holds the peripheral edge portion between the 2 frame bodies. The assembly has electric cell module (10) in the fuel cell by being held between a pair of separators (2, 3).    USE - Electrode-membrane-frame assembly for polyelectrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is capable of achieving high yield in manufacturing a solid polyelectrolyte fuel cell, and is capable of achieving improved sealing in an electric cell module where the MEA is placed between a separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing the electrode-membrane frame assembly; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a polyelectrolyte fuel cell (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partially exploded perspective view showing a schematic structure of the fuel cell.    Electrode-membrane-frame assembly (1)    Separators (2, 3)    Mea (5)    Frame body (6)    Electric cell module (10)
NOVELTY - An electrical power generator (10) comprises water vapor generator (12) for generating water vapor at - 20-50 degrees C; hydrogen gas generator (14) with non-fluid substance which reacts with water vapor to generate hydrogen gas, and is optionally attached to water vapor generator via conduit to avoid fuel reaction with liquid water; fuel cell (16) attached to hydrogen gas generator via conduit; and porous plug (24) adjacent to water vapor generator, impeding flow of liquid water from water vapor generator and allowing flow of hydrogen gas and water vapor into and out of water vapor generator.    USE - An electrical power generator used to power miniature devices, e.g. cellular phones or other hand held electronic devices. Can also be used in larger scale systems, e.g. fuel driven equipment and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The generator provides an improved system for generating electrical power; avoids reactive chemical hydrides during reaction of water vapor with non-fluid chemical substance; thus resulting in a more efficient system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of electrical power generator.    Electrical power generator (10)    Water vapor generator (12)    Hydrogen gas generator (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Porous plug (24)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an inverter circuit (106) and a switch set (108) with direct current inputs coupled to voltage sources (A, B) and alternate current (AC) outputs coupled to an electric machine (110), respectively. A controller (112) is coupled to control inputs (113, 115) of the circuit and the set. The controller receives feedback signals from the circuit and the set and controls current flow via the circuit and the set. A voltage of one voltage source is higher than or equal to another voltage of another voltage source. The controller controls duty cycles of the control inputs.    USE - Two source three-phase inverter system for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the current flow through the inverter circuit and the switch set to provide flexibility to provide power from two different sources and to control power flow to charge one of the sources without including the power delivered to the electric machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a two-source inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a two-source three-phase inverter system.    Voltage sources (A, B)    Two source three-phase inverter system (100)    Inverter circuit (106)    Switch set (108)    Electric machine (110)    Controller (112)    Control inputs (113, 115)    Nodes (114, 116, 132, 134)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an inlet assembly (10) and an outlet assembly (50) installed at an entry and exit of a solar collector assembly (30), respectively. The inlet and outlet assemblies communicate with opposite ends of a heat-absorbing channel, respectively and air flows from the inlet assembly to the outlet assembly via the heat-absorbing channel. Distance between the inlet assembly and the outlet assembly is equal to the length of a support board of single heat-absorbing unit in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Solar air conditioning device for use in a vehicle and house.    ADVANTAGE - The device has excellent insulation effect of a double-glazed system, a very high heat-absorption efficiency and protection to structures. The heat-absorbing units are made of thin boards and plates, thus reducing the cost of the device. The device is simpler, good for health and saves the energy. The device has high quality, reduces cost in packaging, requires less room for display and storage, thus making the marketing easier. The device is very easy to install and maintain, so that the users can install and assemble the system by themselves. The device is operated and powered by solar energy, which does not rely on an electrical power source and does not need a refrigerant. The modular heat-absorbing units can be increased in size to fit different conditions. The thermal expansion coefficient of materials utilized in the device avoids thermal stress problems related to deformation and cracking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar air conditioning device.    Inlet assembly (10)    Hollow joint (15)    Solar collector assembly (30)    Outlet assembly (50)    Solar air conditioning device (100)
NOVELTY - The plate has internal channels that are provided between metal layer and resistant layer (33) for fluid heat exchange. The micro-channels or pits are provided in the exterior surfaces of plate, to spread condensed water over the surface. The plate is corrugated and exterior surface is shaped to provide channels for flow of electro-chemical reactants.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel cell assembly. Uses include but are not limited to cars, trucks, tractors, radio, mobile phone, media players, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Internal power losses is reduced by limiting electrical contacting resistance between diffusion layer, and electrodes. Manufacturing cost, fuel cell volume and weight can be reduced, and fuel cell efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of bipolar plates.    Metallic core (31)    Conductive vias (32)    Resistant layer (33)
NOVELTY - An immobilized polyoxometalate comprises a polyoxometalate anion, a functional entity and a support substance.    USE - An immobilized polyoxometalate for a heteropoly acid electro-catalyst or a polyoxometalate electrode (claimed) for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The use of an electro-catalyst formed from heteropoly acid immobilized by a conductive material provides a less expensive, more durable polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. Humidification of the reactive gases is reduced or eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing an immobilized polyoxometalate comprising contacting a polyoxometalate anion with a functional entity to form a functionalized polyoxometalate; and contacting a functionalized polyoxometalate with a support substance;    (2) a heteropoly acid electro-catalyst comprising an immobilized polyoxometalate having a functional entity bonded to a polyoxometalate anion and support substance; a catalyst support substance; and an electrolyte membrane; and    (3) a polyoxometalate electrode (416) comprising a conductive backing (408); and an immobilized polyoxometalate (618).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a polyoxometalate electrode.    Conductive backing (408)    Polyoxometalate electrode (416)    Intermediate (420)    Intermediate layer (606)    Immobilized polyoxometalate (618)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system (1) comprises fuel cell (10) generating electric power by hydrogen gas and oxidant gas; temperature detection unit for detecting temperature of fuel cell; threshold value setting unit for setting voltage threshold value to limit output of fuel cell based on the temperature detected of the fuel cell; and reaction of temperature an output limiting unit for limiting output of the fuel cell in a case where generated voltage by the fuel cell is lower than the voltage threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can suppress degradation of the membrane electrode assembly and assures merchantability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of a fuel cell that generates electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Battery (11)    Drive motor (12)    Current limiter (13)    Supply device (20)    Control device (30)    Current (101)    Voltage (102)    Temperature (103)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system (20) comprises fuel cell(s) (38) having electrolytic barrier permitting selective movement of positive charge between anode region (42) and cathode region (44); and reactant delivery system for directing fuel (26) and oxidant (30) to fuel cell(s), including conduit assembly (52) having first configuration directing fuel to anode region and oxidant to cathode region for generation of electrical output, and second configuration directing both fuel and oxidant to anode region and/or to cathode region, to form water (66).    USE - Fuel cell system for energy-production industries, i.e. fuel cell industries.    ADVANTAGE - The system has maintenance hydration during periods of inactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system (20) comprises fuel cell(s) (38) having electrolytic barrier permitting selective movement of positive charge between anode region (42) and cathode region (44); reactant delivery system for directing fuel (26) and oxidant (30) to fuel cell(s), including conduit assembly (52) having first configuration directing fuel to anode region and oxidant to cathode region for generation of electrical output, and second configuration directing both fuel and oxidant to anode region and/or to cathode region, to form water (66); and controller operatively coupled to reactant delivery system and adapted to control configuring of conduit assembly into second configuration such that fuel cell(s) is hydrated without generation of electrical output. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of hydrating a fuel cell system;and    (2) a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel (26)    Oxidant (30)    Fuel cells (38)    Anode region (42)    Cathode region (44)    Conduit assembly (52)    Water (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10c) has a bipolar plate (16c) comprising a gas flow field formed by several lands (14c) and channels (12c), in a surface. A three-dimensional hydrophilic structure (18d) comprised of polymer, ceramic, or metal, is filled in the channels.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilicity of the three-dimensional hydrophilic structure is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10c)    Channels (12c)    Lands (14c)    Bipolar plate (16c)    Three-dimensional hydrophilic structure (18d)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate assembly (8) for a fuel cell comprises a first unipolar plate; and a second unipolar plate disposed adjacent the first unipolar plate and bonded to the first unipolar plate by localized electrically conductive nodes (300), which have an average diameter of less than 0.3, preferably 0.1 mm, and a density of 0.25-4 nodes/cm2.    USE - Bipolar plate assembly for a fuel cell stack (claimed) i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack for powering vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate assembly has an efficient and robust internal architecture that provides an optimized electrical contact between the plates of the assembly; achieves rapid preparation in comparison to conventional processes of preparing fully-bonded bipolar plate assemblies; and is applicable to conventional flowfield patterns. The electrically conductive nodes provide a stable, low-electrical resistance pathway between the first and second unipolar plates; and a greater amount of mechanical reinforcement under compression than is observed with conventional bipolar plate assemblies having merely an electrically conductive coating on the inner surfaces. With respect to unipolar plates formed from composite materials, the conductive nodes allow a practitioner to forgo the buffing or removal of a skin layer of polymer (to expose graphite for electrical contact) that forms on such composite materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell stack; and    (2) a method of preparing a bipolar plate assembly (8) for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top plan view of joined bipolar plate assembly showing a distribution of localized electrical nodes.    Bipolar plate assembly (8)    Localized electrically conductive nodes (300)    Length of coolant flowfield (302)    Width of coolant flowfield (304)
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell (10) comprises anode (12), cathode (14), cation exchange membrane (16), and electricigenic microbes. The anode has an anode surface area. The cathode has a cathode surface area. The cation exchange membrane is between the anode and the cathode. The electricigenic microbes are on the anode and form colonies spaced from each other improving a mass transfer of electricigenic microbes increasing a power density of the microbial fuel cell.    USE - Microbial fuel cell useful for providing power in powering portable devices including telephones and pagers. Can also be used in portable electronic devices such as computers, personal digital assistants, personal audio players, cameras, and electronic game players; residential power generation devices; sensors; and vehicles such as automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. .    ADVANTAGE - The microbial fuel cells provide enhanced power density and high efficiency of conversion of microbial nutrient fuel to useful energy. The fuel cell includes electricigenic microbes forming colonies spaced from each other improving a mass transfer of electricigenic microbes and thus increasing power density of microbial fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Cation exchange membrane (16)    Anode chamber support (19)    Cathode chamber (20)    Cathode chamber support (21)    Gasket (30)
NOVELTY - The toolbox (100) has an inductor receiving alternating current (AC) electrical power inductively from an inductive power supply (104). A power distribution system is electrically coupled to the inductor, and receives the AC electrical power from the inductor and distributes the electrical power to a rechargeable device, where the toolbox includes a base. The inductor is fixed in the base. The inductor is located in a sidewall of the toolbox. A portable power station is inductively powered by the inductive power supply.    USE - Portable recharging toolbox for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. truck, to contain a portable tool. Uses include but are not limited to portable drill, reciprocating or circular saw, screwdriver, vacuum cleaner, rechargeable flashlight, radio, computer, and media player.    ADVANTAGE - The box minimizes the computing power and hardware required within the power tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a vehicle power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable recharging tool box for a truck having a portable power station.    Portable recharging toolbox (100)    Vehicle (102)    Inductive power supply (104)    Power couplers (106)    External power outlet (108)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly of an anode (200), a separation film and a cathode (300) built in a battery case. Safety security material i.e. inactive gas, is provided for fire-extinguishing. A microcapsule (600) is fused when temperature of the battery reaches predetermined temperature. The material is ejected to outer side of the microcapsule and vaporized in the predetermined temperature. A gas foaming agent generates the inactive gas, where the agent is sodium hydrogen carbonate or manganese carbonate or potassium hydrogen carbonate that generates the carbon dioxide.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. cylindrical battery (claimed), for a medium-to large-sized battery module in a notebook computer, e- bike, and a power source of an electromobile or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides safety, security and quality of hobble in the microcapsule. The size, shape and performance of the battery are not affected due to the abnormal occurrences. The battery suppresses the risk of firing due to the sudden temperature rise in inner side of the battery or explosion at the abnormal operating state, and guarantees the safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical secondary battery.    Anode (200)    Cathode (300)    Anode plate (320)    Microcapsule (600)    Microcapsule coating layer (610)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a structure which is not placed towards the cathode member, which is arranged at a distance by a separator (130). The cathode members are laminated and cathode plates (140) are arranged alternatively with the anode plates (120). The cathode member has liquid unit, which is protected to reduce the time of the operation when external force is applied to the secondary battery. A part of each plate is connected with the anode member or cathode member. The flexible space part is sealed with pouch of aluminum.    USE - Secondary battery for high uninterruptible power supply in electric bicycle, electromotive wheel chair, electromobile, electronic instruments, the cellular phone, the notebook computer or camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode member has liquid unit, which is protected to reduce the time of the operation when external force is applied to the secondary battery, and hence ensures minimizes the external impact or the free fall and thus improved security against short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of the battery cell of the secondary battery.    Battery cell (110)    Anode plates (120)    Slots (121,122)    Separator (130)    Cathode plates (140)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has slots (16) formed within the battery in the width direction of the non-coating part (13) of the electrode plate (15). The electrode plate is the anode plate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for high power and uninterrupted power supply, electric bicycle, electromotive wheel chair, electric mobile and electronic products such as cellular phone, the notebook computer or camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has slots formed within the battery in the width direction of the non-coating part of the electrode plate and the electrode plate is the anode plate, and hence prevents the bending of battery and thus the uniform dimension of the secondary battery is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the electrode assembly of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Non-coating part (13)    Electrode plate (15)    Slots (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting cell to the performance evaluation device for increasing the temperature of cell till the driving temperature. The air is injected into the cathode electrode of cell and the hydrogen gas in the anode electrode of cell from performance evaluation device. The performance evaluation device comprises a humidifier, gas lines and electric loader for increasing the temperature of the cell to the driving temperature. Nitrogen gas is injected in the anode electrode.    USE - Initial activation method of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves connecting cell to the performance evaluation device for increasing the temperature of cell till the driving temperature and the air is injected into the cathode electrode of cell and the hydrogen gas in the anode electrode of cell from performance evaluation device, and hence ensures shortened activation time and reduced damage of the membrane electrode assembly and thus improved performance of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has rings (20) provided to an unfolding position to be exposed to an upper part of a battery case (15) and a folding position for not being exposed to the upper part of the battery case. Locking units (35) elastically fix the rings at the unfolding and folding positions. A locking pin (45) is movably installed at the ring. A locking hole is formed at the battery case to lock the locking pin rotated to the folding position. Another locking hole is formed at the battery case to lock the locking pin rotated to the unfolding position. A spring elastically pressurizes the locking pin.    USE - Battery case draw-out device for an electromotive forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The device maximizes cost reduction and utility of the battery case by conveniently setting the installation position of the ring according to the containing state and situation, thus facilitating transportation work. The device easily and conveniently carries the battery case with the heavy weight battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery case draw-out device.    Battery case (15)    Ring (20)    Jamming hole (25)    Locking unit (35)    Locking pin (45)
NOVELTY - The combination has a connection member (220) formed at both sides of a battery (200), and a battery terminal (210) positioned at an inner central portion. A coupling recess (121) is formed at a connection unit (120) connected with a cable terminal (110) of a battery cable (100) to allow the connection member to be inserted. An extending portion penetrates a rear side of the connection unit to be fastened with a cable terminal by a fastening unit (300), and an insertion portion (132) is combined with a battery terminal of the connection member.    USE - Car battery and battery cable combination for a gasoline engine and large diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The combination prevents the battery terminal from being easily damaged or contaminated by the external influence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a car battery and battery cable combination.    Battery cable (100)    Cable terminal (110)    Connection unit (120)    Coupling recess (121)    Insertion portion (132)    Battery (200)    Battery terminal (210)    Connection member (220)    Fastening unit (300)
NOVELTY - Direct oxidation fuel cell system driving involves performing driving under a condition, which is capable of supplying fuel in a stoichiometry of 3-10. The direct oxidation fuel cell system has an electricity generation part (101), which generates electricity through oxidation of a fuel and reduction of an oxidant, and a fuel supply part (102). The fuel is supplied by the fuel supply part to the electricity generation part through a fuel pump (130). The oxidant is supplied to the electricity generation part by an oxidant supply part (103).    USE - Method for driving direct oxidation fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The direct oxidation fuel cell system driving method prevents a power reduction problem over time in the direct oxidation fuel cell system, thus improves life characteristics of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of the direct oxidation fuel system.    Electricity generation part (101)    Fuel supply part (102)    Oxidant supply part (103)    Fuel tank (120)    Fuel pump (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing a silicon hose (10) through an extrusion molding process, and carrying out a masking process with regard to an inner passage in the silicon hose with masking materials. The masking material is coated by spraying Teflon (20). The Teflon is curried at a predetermined temperature, anti-thermal fabric is removed, and a final product is cooled. The masking material is an anti-thermal fabric or aluminum. The curing temperature range is 280 to 350 degree Celsius.    USE - Method for manufacturing a silicon hose of a diesel car, a commercial car and a fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The method is provided to elute ions effectively, and prevent evaporation of coolant by coating the inner path of the silicon hole with Teflon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a silicon hose.    Silicon hose (10)    Teflon (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte reservoir motor (150) for controlling the supply of electrolyte (120). A hydrogen agent gudgeon heat-dissipation device (135) removes the hydrogen of the battery. The motor allows an electrode (110) to be dipped into an electrolyte so that chemical reactions are activated when discharge of electrolyte is not required.    USE - Electrolyte fuel battery for car.    ADVANTAGE - The activation of the fuel battery is controlled easily, while allowing the combustion of hydrogen gas of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the galvanic cell.    Electrode (110)    Electrolyte (120)    Hydrogen agent gudgeon heat-dissipation device (135)    Electrolyte reservoir motor (150)
NOVELTY - The electric motor (1) has a rotor shaft (4) integrally rotating with a stator coil (7) and a rotor coil (6). A three-phase inverter (12) applies an alternating voltage to the stator coil. A rectifier (11) rectifies alternating voltage applied from a single phase inverter (13). A capacitor (20) is formed with an electrode (10) for forming an electrical connection to the inverter (13) such that relative rotation is carried out with the shaft. Another electrode (9) is spaced apart from the former electrode for carrying out the electrical connection to the rectifier.    USE - Electric motor i.e. direct current brushless motor, for driving a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor supplies the alternating voltage to the rotor without using a rotary transformer and provides easy flow of the alternating current electric current due to large electrostatic capacitance, thus reducing the size and weight of the motor and reducing the loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of an electric motor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric motor (1)    Rotor shaft (4)    Rotor coil (6)    Stator coil (7)    Electrodes (9, 10)    Rectifier (11)    Three-phase inverter (12)    Single phase inverter (13)    Capacitor (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (21) is connected in series with the capacitor (22). The connection point of the positive-electric potential side terminal of a secondary battery and the negative-electric-potential side terminal of a capacitor is connected to the low voltage side terminal of the DC to DC converter (23). A positive-electric-potential side terminal of the capacitor is connected to the high voltage side terminal of converter.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer electric power value of the DC/DC converter is reduced. The size of the power supply device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (21)    Capacitor (22)    DC to DC converter (23)    Power inverter circuit (61)    Electric motor (62)
NOVELTY - A casing (200) has accommodation portion (200a) that accommodates rotor (130) and stator (140). The stator is fixed between internal peripheral surface (141b) and outer peripheral surface (141a) of stator core (141) so that center shaft of stator and center shaft of rotor correspond. An annular fixing element (190) fixes stator to accommodation portion, so that fixing element contacts internal peripheral surface of casing and outer peripheral surface of stator core.    USE - Rotary electric machine for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of vibration from rotor is suppressed and stator is fixed to casing of rotary electric machine efficiently with reduced manufacturing cost and time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rotary electric machine manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of rotary electric machine.    Rotor (130)    Stator (140)    Outer peripheral surface of stator core (141a)    Internal peripheral surface of stator core (141b)    Fixing element (190)    Casing (200)    Accommodation portion (200a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a fuel cell stack (1) that is connected to an inverter (2) through the electric power supply lines (L1). The indication voltage (V-1) which is higher than voltage (V-2) at the completion of a fuel cell stack (1) is applied to a direct current (DC)-DC converter (5). The operation of an auxiliary machine (6) is started by a starting control unit, when the voltage of auxiliary machine which is less than indication voltage is increased to predetermined voltage (V).    USE - Control apparatus of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the fuel cell system is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows circuit diagram of the control apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Inverter (2)    Secondary battery (4)    DC-DC converter (5)    Auxiliary machine (6)    Control apparatus (10)    Electric power supply line (L1)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (51) estimates fuel cell remaining starting time to electric power generation preparation completion, and computes upper limit value of electric current supplied from a battery (41) to a drive motor (48) based on the estimated starting time. A motor required electric power lower limit having a reduction period which reduces along with the progress of estimated starting time is set. When the computed upper limit value is more than the motor required electric power lower limit, the power is supplied from battery to the motor.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time until the vehicle is driven is shortened, by performing battery driving when the remaining capacity of battery is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Battery (41)    Drive motor (48)    Control system (50)    ECU (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (1A) has an electronic control unit (ECU) (51A) that calculates the battery output electric power based on the residual capacity of battery (41) and estimated starting time of fuel cell (10). The battery output electric power is compared with the electric power lower limit of a drive motor (48). The electric power is supplied from the battery to the drive motor, when the battery output electric power is greater than the electric power lower limit.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drivability of the fuel cell vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1A)    Fuel cell (10)    Battery (41)    Drive motor (48)    ECU (51A)
NOVELTY - The device (40) has an electrode lamination unit whose electrode is laminated in a laminate film (11). A lithium pole discharges a lithium ion in the electrode lamination unit, and electrolyte solution for transferring a lithium ion is injected in the laminate film. Upper and lower sides of the electrical storage device are inverted for every predetermined period, where the lithium ion is uniformly doped with respect to the electrode. The electrode is connected with an electrode collector and an electrode compound-material layer, and a through hole is formed in the electrode collector.    USE - Electrical storage device such as a lithium ion capacitor and a lithium ion secondary cell for an electric vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can adjust the osmosis state of the electrolyte solution with respect to the electrode unit, and reduces the dispersion in the amount of doping of the ion in inside of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical storage device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Laminate film (11)    Positive electrode terminal (18)    Negative electrode terminal (19)    Electrical storage device (40)
NOVELTY - An electrical double layer capacitor has a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing active material which is capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion reversibly, electrolyte solution which contains an aprotic organic solvent containing lithium salt which supports electrolyte, a collector, an electroconductive adjuvant, and binder. The positive electrode contains active material containing electroconductive polyaniline/porous carbon composite obtained by mixing porous carbonaceous material with electroconductive polyaniline or its derivative(s).    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor is used for storage of regenerative-braking energy, and electric vehicle for igniter of gasoline-automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor having high energy density and high electrostatic capacitance is manufactured by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical double layer capacitor has a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing active material which is capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion reversibly, electrolyte solution which contains an aprotic organic solvent containing lithium salt which supports electrolyte, a collector, an electroconductive adjuvant, and binder. The positive electrode contains active material containing electroconductive polyaniline/porous carbon composite obtained by mixing the porous carbonaceous material with electroconductive polyaniline or its derivative(s) dispersed in the non-polar organic solvent.
NOVELTY - The film capacitor (20) has metallized film wound around a cylindrical core (21) to which the cooling pipe (17a) of the refrigeration unit is connected. The coolant compressed by a compressor is circulated inside the core through cooling pipe during driving the refrigeration unit.    USE - Film capacitor for air conditioning machine, hybrid vehicle, electronic device and electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release of the film capacitor is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the film capacitor.    Cooling pipe (17a)    Discharge tube (17b)    Film capacitor (20)    Cylindrical core (21)
NOVELTY - The film capacitor (10) has a metallized film (31) wound around the core (20). The radiation fin (21) is formed at the internal peripheral surface of the core to increase the heat radiation area.    USE - Film capacitor for air conditioning machine, hybrid vehicle, electronic device and electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release of the film capacitor is improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for arrangement structure of the film capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film capacitor (10)    Core (20)    Radiation fin (21)    Metallized film (31)    External terminals (43,44)
NOVELTY - A circular shaped wall portion (3a) accommodates an element (1) in which a terminal board (3) is provided. An opening end of metal casing (2) is covered at front end of outer peripheral surface of wall portion through an insulating rubber for blocking (4). The structure performs blocking by deep drawing the outer peripheral surface of opening end of the metal casing.    USE - Capacitor used in electronic device e.g. electric power storage and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the capacitor is reduced by shortening the terminal board and height dimension of element is higher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Element (1)    Metal casing (2)    Terminal board (3)    Circular shaped wall portion (3a)    Rubber for blocking (4)
NOVELTY - The power module has a wiring element (23) that is provided on a substrate for electrically connecting a semiconductor chip (11) and an external apparatus. A heat sink (21) has a fin section that are protruded from the back surface of a base for discharging heat of the semiconductor chip. The grooves (21c,23c) are formed between the heat sink and wiring element such that an insulating adhesive layer (26) is provided inside the groove.    USE - Power module for motor drive used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulating adhesive layer is provided inside groove formed between heat sink and wiring element, the shearing stress acting on the wiring element and heat sink can be prevented. The malfunction such as peeling and curvature of the wiring element can be prevented. The earth leakage from the wiring element can be prevented reliably. The number of components of the power module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the power module.    Semiconductor chip (11)    Heat sink (21)    Grooves (21c,23c)    Wiring element (23)    Insulating adhesive layer (26)
NOVELTY - A pair of electrodes (13) has an overlap portion (16) and draw out portion (17) that protrudes from the overlap portion. The draw out portion of each electrode is connected to respective exposure electrodes (18). An opening portion (23) is provided at the position of the exposure electrodes in a sealing portion (20). An internal circumference edge of the opening portion is joined to the exposure electrode and the exposure electrode is exposed from the opening portion.    USE - Electrochemical devices e.g. secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery and electrical double layer capacitor for mobile phone, digital still camera, personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal circumference edge of the opening portion is joined to the exposure electrode and air tightness is maintained, so that the gap is not produced between the sealing portion and the exposure electrode. Thus high sealing performance is obtained and prevents the electrolyte solution leakage from inside of the sealing portion and prevents the entry of moisture into the sealing portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Electrodes (13)    Overlap portion (16)    Draw out portion (17)    Exposure electrodes (18)    Sealing portion (20)    Opening portion (23)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material and a surface treatment component are mixed and coated on the particle surface of positive electrode active material with the high speed shear effect apparatus.    USE - Manufacturing method of surface treated compound positive electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, audio video equipment and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature characteristic of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved. The charging/discharging cycle characteristics of positive electrode active material can be improved.
NOVELTY - The terminal structure has a groove portion (5M) that is buried under a lid (2) of a bushing (5). The groove portion is formed in the up-down direction or horizontal direction into which a projection portion protrudes in the up-down direction or horizontal direction in the lid.    USE - Terminal structure of storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic solution leaking outside can be prevented without increasing the number of the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view and bottom view of the bushing.    Lid (2)    Electrode (4)    Bushing (5)    Groove portion (5M)    Electric pole (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a short circuit (80) connected between an input and output terminal of a fuel cell (40). A control unit (90) judges whether the fuel cell is short circuited by a short circuit unit based on inputted disaster information from an information processing apparatus (65).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, house, walking robot, marine vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The accidents such as house collapse, electric shock and earth-leakage are prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (40)    Information processing apparatus (65)    Short circuit (80)    Control unit (90)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a control unit (50) that judges whether a stack cooling water should be discharged outside based on the inputted disaster information from an information processing apparatus (60). The control unit controls the discharge of stack cooling water based on the judgment result.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, house, walking robot, marine vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The disasters such as house collapse are prevented beforehand and the contamination of water in the hot water storage tank is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pipe (17)    Fuel cell (20)    Control unit (50)    Information processing apparatus (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The material (1) has graphitized carbon material (10) containing graphite and graphitized property carbon material e.g. petroleum coke, and a low crystalline carbon material (12). The low crystalline carbon material is covered by a graphitized carbon material surface. A cover covers a precursor (11) of the property carbon material. A carbonization processing is performed by heating the precursor at 600-1500 degree Celsius.    USE - Compound negative electrode active material for use in a non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery that is utilized in an electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and small seal lead storage battery that is utilized in electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camcorder and digital still camera, drive power supplies such as power tool, cleaner and robot, and in a power supply for a large sized electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides high energy density and high output and input performance over a long period of time to non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating a manufacturing method for a compound negative electrode active material. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Compound negative electrode active material (1)    Graphitized carbon material (10)    Precursor (11)    Low crystalline carbon material (12)
NOVELTY - The cell has a stack main body which stacks odd level cells (2A) and even level cells (2B). The cells are arranged at opposite sides on the stack main body. Notch portions (21A, 21B) are formed at the opposite sides of the odd level and even level cells. A tool (31) holds the odd level cells and even level cells stacked on the stack main body. An elastic member contacts the odd level cells and even level cells. The elastic member is formed from a synthetic resin which has the elasticity of a rubber.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cells can be stacked automatically on the stack main body while suppressing distortion in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view which shows the stacking procedure of a fuel cell.    Odd level cells (2A)    Even level cells (2B)    Notch portions (21A, 21B)    Tool (31)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus estimates whether moisture content has generated in an anode circular flow path. The purge interval and opening time of purge valve are performed for respective different predetermined periods, when performing fixed purge for normal temperature on estimating that the moisture content is generated. The purge interval and valve opening time are set to respective specific periods that are longer and shorter than the predetermined periods, when performing fixed purge for low temperature on estimating that moisture content is not generated.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft, and for stationary domestic use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The waste of fuel is avoided and fuel efficiency is improved, by preventing that purge is performed more than needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the starting control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A generation unit generates diagnostic electric power for diagnosing state of fuel cell at time of system start up, with specific standard warming up electric power. The fuel cell voltage is measured during diagnostic power generation and minimum value is detected from time sequential value of voltage. The normal electric power generation permission conditions for permitting power generation normally with fuel cell and warming up electric power generation conditions for permitting power generation following diagnostic power generation, are changed based on value.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power with maximum electric current is generated by fuel cell at time of start up of vehicle so that stop of vehicle immediately after start can be prevented at time of low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining control process of start up of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a controller that changes the conditions of warming-up electric power generation and allowable temperature of normal electric power generation, when the temperature of a fuel cell is less than a reference temperature. A voltmeter measures the voltage corresponding to the fuel cell and transmits the voltage signal to the controller.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation failure of fuel cell system can be prevented efficiently, by controlling the specific power generation conditions based on fuel cell temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of controlling the electric power generation.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a collector for blocking a lithium ion, which is doped, to pass through, where the electrode contains lithium azide and lithium nitride. An active material is provided for withdrawing/inserting the lithium ion during charging/discharging, where a content of the lithium nitride is 1 parts weight or less corresponding to 100 weight part of the active material. The lithium azide is included in an electrode material, which forms an electrode compound-material layer.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, for an electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary cell, and lithium ion capacitor, of an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector blocks the lithium ion to pass through, and the electrode contains the lithium azide and the lithium nitride, thus uniformly doping the lithium ion corresponding to the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of an electrode    (2) a manufacturing method of an electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a process of manufacturing an electrical storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (10) has a terminal main body (20) integrally formed of an electro conductive metal plate and located between connection parts (25, 26) and a circular shaped clamp part (21). The clamp part is fitted and connected to a battery post (101), and the connection parts are connected to a terminal (60). A bond part (22) protrudes outward from an outer periphery of the clamp part. The connection parts are arranged to an area of mutually opposing sides of the bond part, respectively.    USE - Battery terminal for use in a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal suppresses the metal fatigue, and prevents excess stress to be added during connection of the connection part with the bond part, thus improving operativity and versatility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery terminal (10)    Terminal main body (20)    Clamp part (21)    Bond part (22)    Connection parts (25, 26)    Terminal (60)    Battery post (101)
NOVELTY - The shield conductive material comprises a seal (22) attached to an opening (24) of a shield pipe (20) into which electric wire (21) is inserted. A water inlet pipe connected to a drain pipe (15) for discharging the water produced from a fuel cell (11), is penetrated into the seal for supplying the water into the shield pipe.    USE - Shield conductive material used for vehicle (claimed) mounted with battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity from the electric wire to the shield pipe is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the shield conductive material.    Fuel cell (11)    Drain pipe (15)    Shield pipe (20)    Electric wire (21)    Seal (22)    Opening (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a water repellent to a porous base material (10), in which the water repellent is coated and dried. The dry conditions are set that are different from one surface to the other surface of the porous base material. The concentration distribution of the water repellent in the porous base material is controlled such that the concentration distribution in one surface of the porous base material becomes high than the other surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing a diffused layer for fuel cell used as power supplies in mobile machine, such as mobile telephone and portable personal computer and as power supply for motor vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The method is configured to control concentration distribution of the water repellent in a porous base material efficiently. The moisture content in the fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacturing method of a diffused layer for fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Porous base material (10)    Heat source (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a reaction solution containing an active material such as lithium and vanadium oxide of an electrode. An electrical conductivity material such as fibrous carbon or carbon nanotube and a binder are added to the reaction solution to form a slurry. The slurry is sprayed on the surface of a collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode used in lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be manufactured easily at low cost. The manufacturing process of the electrode of the battery can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is provided with a positive electrode-containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode-containing negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte having lithium-ion conductive property. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide in which lithium is used as transition-metal site. The ratio (n) of the first time charging capacitance of negative electrode with respect to first time charging capacitance of positive electrode is 0.8-1.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity, and excellent charging and discharging output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is provided with a positive electrode-containing positive electrode active material, a negative electrode-containing negative electrode active material and nonaqueous electrolyte having lithium-ion conductive property. The positive electrode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide of formula: Li(LiaNixCoyMnz)O2-b in which lithium is used as transition-metal site, where a is 0.1-0.3, b is 0-0.25, x and y is more than 0-less than 0.45, z is 0.45-0.82, the sum of a,x,y and z is 1, and the ratio of sum of x and y (x+y) to z is 0.1-1. The ratio (n) of the first time charging capacitance of negative electrode with respect to first time charging capacitance of positive electrode is 0.8-1 is measured while charging until the electric potential of the positive electrode becomes more than 4.45 V (vs.Li/Li+). The first time charging is performed until the electric potential of positive electrode becomes more than 4.45 V (vs.Li/Li+). The negative electrode active material is carbon material.
NOVELTY - The system has a rechargeable battery connected to fuel cell stack. A superimposition unit (501) superimposes preset alternating current (AC) signal on output voltage of fuel cell stack. A detector (502) detects battery output voltage that varies with the change in fuel cell stack output voltage. A comparison unit (503) compares detected battery output voltage with preset threshold voltage for determining whether the battery voltage is within preset protection voltage range. The measurement of AC impedance of fuel cell stack is permitted based on comparison result.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is protected during the AC impedance measurement of fuel cell stack, by permitting AC impedance measurement of fuel cell stack based on battery output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (50)    Voltage superimposition unit (501)    Voltage detector (502)    Voltage comparison unit (503)    Measurement permission determination unit (504)
NOVELTY - The treatment apparatus has catalyst carrier (26) with several distribution paths (32) for circulating hydrogen off-gas inside the reaction chamber (22). A fluidized-bed formation unit forms the fluidized-bed of heat transfer particle (27) in the interior of reaction chamber by blowing hydrogen off-gas and air inside the reaction chamber and fluidizes several heat-transfer particles in the interior of reaction chamber through gas introduction port.    USE - Effluent water matter gas treatment apparatus e.g. hydrogen off-gas treatment apparatus for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion processing of hydrogen off-gas is performed efficiently and safely by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for effluent water matter gas treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the effluent water matter gas treatment apparatus.    Reaction chamber (22)    Catalyst carrier (26)    Heat-transfer particle (27)    Partition (30)    Distribution path (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring amount of pushing a doctor blade (14) with respect to an application roll (11), while transferring a paste for catalyst layer formation to a base material (15) of the roll. The pushing amount of doctor blade is adjusted so as to eliminate an imbalance generated in the measured value.    USE - Manufacturing method of coating film of fuel cell used in vehicle and domestic-use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The coating film is reliably manufactured with uniform thickness by adjusting the pushing amount of doctor blade with respect to the roll.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) coating device; and    (2) fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coating device.    Application roll (11)    Paste reservoir (13)    Doctor blade (14)    Base material (15)    Conveyor roll (16)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a two heat exchangers (3, 4) attached to a clamp board (7) of a fuel cell (2), where the clamp board clamps several fuel cells (6). A cooling water path discharges the cooling water (W) from the fuel cell into the heat exchanger. Another path discharges the air (A) from the fuel cell into another heat exchanger. A hydrogen gas flow path discharge hydrogen gas (H) from the fuel cell to the clamp board arranged at the side of the fuel cell. The clamp board is heated by the exhaust heat of the hydrogen gas.    USE - Fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat of the hydrogen gas can be collected without complicating the flow-path structure of the heat exchanger, thus raising exhaust heat collection efficiency in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air (A)    Hydrogen gas (H)    Cooling water (W)    Fuel cell unit (1)    Fuel cells (2, 6)    Heat exchangers (3, 4)    Clamp board (7)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises collector (3), active material layer containing negative electrode active material (2) which consists of carbon material, and particle (1) which consists of single unit of lithium and transition metal and/or its oxide which is fastened to surface of negative electrode active material.    USE - Negative electrode for secondary battery, battery pack and vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has improved electrolyte compatibility and makes low resistance, contact area is large and interface is excellent in adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sticking of particle containing lithium and transition metal to surface of active material which consists of carbon materials.    Particle (1)    Negative electrode active material (2)    Collector (3)    Electrolyte (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has elastic structures (28,30) provided at the circumference of a separator (14), for controlling the outflow of the gas supplied to membrane and electrode assembly (MEA) (16). A fluid supply apparatus (36) varies the amount of fluid supplied to hollow portions of the elastic structures, to change the thickness of the elastic structures.    USE - Gas-seal structure of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery performance of the fuel cell is improved efficiently, as the moderate gas seal is maintained irrespective of the change of the fuel cell internal environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas-seal method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (14)    MEA (16)    Elastic structures (28,30)    Fluid supply apparatus (36)
NOVELTY - The current collection board (3) has a manifold region (11) whose width is narrowed by a through-hole (6) between a current collection region (10) of current collection board, and output terminal (13A). The board thickness dimension of front-back region (15A) of current collection region adjacent to manifold region, and front-back region (15B) of output terminal is made increased.    USE - Current collection board for fuel cell in vehicle e.g. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat amount emitted in manifold region is suppressed so that the life decline of fluid sealing element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current collection board.    Current collection board (3)    Through-hole (6)    Current collection region (10)    Manifold region (11)    Output terminal (13A)    Front-back regions (15A,15B)
NOVELTY - A pressure switch (24) is positioned above a water-supplement tube (23). The pressure switch is attached to a branch pipe (27) through the air space in the branch pipe.    USE - Pressure switch mounting structure of water-supplement apparatus mounted in commercial vehicle (claimed) such as battery-operated forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery liquid does not contact the pressure switch directly so that the antirust performance of pressure switch is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the attachment position of pressure switch. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-supplement tube (23)    Pressure switch (24)    Battery (25)    Branch pipe (27)    Connector (28)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module (10) has several electrical storage cells (13) stacked at predetermined intervals. Several opening-and-closing bimetal plates (22) arranged in a cooling flow path (15)which is divided between the electrical storage cells, transform into a flat shape at high temperature and opens the cooling flow path to cool the storage cells. The opening-and-closing bimetal plates transform into a curve shape at low temperature and close the cooling flow path to obstruct the air flow.    USE - Electrical storage module such as lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion battery (both claimed) for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening and closing of the flow path is controlled based on the temperature. Hence the temperature of the electrical storage module is appropriately controlled by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrical storage module illustrating operating state of opening-and-closing bimetal plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage module (10)    Cell case (12)    Electrical storage cell (13)    Cooling flow path (15)    Opening-and-closing bimetal plate (22)
NOVELTY - A heat radiation section (23) is formed in the upper surface of a case (22) which comprises a power supply device (2). The electromagnetic wave discharged from the heat radiation section is absorbed by a heat receiving board (5) which is arranged in the seat portion of the vehicle.    USE - Heat radiation mechanism of power supply device e.g. battery used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic wave discharged from the heat radiation section is absorbed by the heat receiving board so that the heat radiation characteristics of the power supply device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the heat radiation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (2)    Heat receiving board (5)    Lower surface of seat portion (11)    Case (22)    Heat radiation section (23)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has several square shaped batteries with electrode terminals (12A,12B) in the electrode end surface. A fixing portion (70) fixes several square shaped batteries to a lamination state. The electrode terminal (12A) has an insertion portion (14) which is inserted into an electrical socket portion (15) of electrode terminal (12B). The electrical socket portion has an elastic press piece (16) which presses the surface of the insertion portion.    USE - Pack battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal of the square shaped battery are arranged in lamination state easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the pack battery.    Electrode terminals (12A,12B)    Insertion portion (14)    Electrical socket portion (15)    Elastic press piece (16)    Fixing portion (70)
NOVELTY - The single cell (26) in fuel cell is provided with membrane electrode assembly (20) and a separator (18). The membrane electrode assembly is provided in non-electric generation region of separator, to enlarge the thickness of fixed size portion (46) determining the thickness of single cell, when membrane electrode assembly is swelled.    USE - Separator for fuel cell used in e.g. motor vehicle, mobile phone, portable personal computer, and mobile machines.    ADVANTAGE - The excess load to membrane electrode assembly can be suppressed, when the membrane electrode assembly is swelled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the edge portion of single cell in fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Separator (18)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Single cell (26)    Fixed size portion (46)
NOVELTY - The system has a bypass valve which adjusts the amount of air flowing into a bypass flow path. A fault detection unit (42) detects a failure of the bypass valve indicating that air cannot pass through a cooler. The electric power output of fuel cell is limited on detection of failure of bypass valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of devices such as humidifier positioned downstream from bypass flow path is prevented.    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 control unit of electric power output of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (21)    Fault detection unit (42)    Air supply calculation unit (43)    Limit-output calculation unit (45)    Compressor control unit (46)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a condensed water tank (19) divided into a condensed water introduction unit (25) located above a top partition (24), and a condensed water processing unit (26) located below a top partition. A condensed water drain pipe is connected to a position lower than a connection portion with a supply pipe (21) of the unit (25).    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of excess condensed water to water processing unit is prevented and the lifetime of the condensed water processing mechanism is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (19)    Supply pipe (21)    Top partition (24)    Water introduction unit (25)    Water processing unit (26)
NOVELTY - A condensed water supply pipe (21) supplies condensed water generated by heat exchanger to a condensed water tank (19). An ion exchange resin (22) processes the condensed water into pure water. A condensed water drain pipe (23) drains the condensed water in the middle of condensed water supply pipe to lower end of the condensed water tank. One end of the condensed water supply pipe is arranged in lower end of condensed water tank, so that connection region of supply pipe with drain pipe is located upwards rather than upper limit water level of tank.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the ion exchange resin can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (10)    Condensed water tank (19)    Condensed water supply pipe (21)    Ion exchange resin (22)    Condensed water drain pipe (23)
NOVELTY - The system has computer database that registers customer's information such as name, address, contact number and type of business. The mediator performs the communication between customer and fuel cell order receiver, to receive the order for fuel cell from the customer.    USE - Fuel cell order receiving assistance system.    ADVANTAGE - The customer satisfaction to demand the order for fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell order receiving assistance system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Order receiving assistance center terminal (300)    Order receiving assistance system (310)    Order receiving assistance support server (320)    Database (330)    Customer database (332)
NOVELTY - A lock portion (3) is extended towards a flexible portion (2) that is bent transversely in specified manner. The flexible portion is protruded longitudinally from an envelopment portion (4) which is covering a temperature detecting structure e.g. thermistor (1). The flexible portion is bent elastically and longitudinally, so that the lock portion is engaged with a to-be-locked portion (9) when the thermistor is contacted with a to-be-detected structure e.g. battery in vertical direction.    USE - Mounting structure of thermistor for detecting temperature of battery pack used in electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lock portion is engaged with the to-be-locked portion, the sudden unlocking by the vibration is prevented reliably. The reliability of the locking is improved and the temperature detection precision is increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the mounting structure of thermistor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermistor (1)    Flexible portions (2,2')    Lock portions (3,3')    Envelopment portion (4)    To-be-locked portion (9)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen residual amount detector detects whether the residual amount of the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage device is below the predetermined residual amount. A pressure regulation device reduces the pressure inside the hydrogen storage device to a specific pressure, when the residual amount of hydrogen in the storage device is detected to be below the predetermined residual amount.    USE - Hydrogen storage system used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage system in which the hydrogen can be filled immediately maintaining occlusion capacity, can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control of hydrogen storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polymeric material containing a structural unit which contains a protecting group is molded using a solvent, and the protecting group is deprotected with dry-type heat processed protecting group, to obtain polymeric molding. The content of protecting group used for deprotecting is 70% or less with respect to content of protecting group used during molding process.    USE - Manufacture of polymeric molding used for polyelectrolyte component used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistance including but not limited to television, radio, music player, game machine, headset, digital versatile disk player, toys, vehicles, vacuum cleaner, truck, bus, and vessels.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric molding provides polyelectrolyte component having high output and high energy capacitance, and excellent practicability, durability, mechanical characteristics and dimensional stability.
NOVELTY - The device has a diode (422) in an assistant battery side from a coil (421), where the diode is connected in series with the coil. The diode allows flow of an electric current which faces to an assistant battery (41) from the coil. A switching element selectively grounds a connection point of the coil and the diode. Another switching element is intermittent in an electric current, where the latter switching element is connected to the diode in parallel. The current flows between the assistant battery and the connection point.    USE - Power supply device for supplying a power to an electric motor of an electric power-steering apparatus and a steer-by wire apparatus of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the power supply device achieves size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrically-wired part (15)    Electric motor (33)    Assistant battery (41)    Coil (421)    Diode (422)
NOVELTY - The electric power generated by a generator is supplied to a battery whose open circuit voltage (VOC) is detected and stored. The open circuit voltage (Va) is updated and stored after adding the stored open circuit voltage (VOC) with a predetermined voltage (rd). The battery terminal voltage (V) is detected and determined whether the terminal voltage (V) is less than the stored voltage (Va). The over discharge of vehicle mounted battery is prevented based on the determined result.    USE - Over discharge prevention method of vehicle-mounted battery using power supply control apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Over discharge easily in vehicle-mounted battery is prevented, without using electric current detector hence component cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control apparatus of vehicle mounted battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating over discharge prevention method of vehicle mounted battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fluororesin molded article comprises perfluoro elastomer coating film on surface which carries out melting processing.    USE - Fluororesin molded article used as sealing material, ring, packing material, gasket and diaphragm in the fields of semiconductor, motor vehicle, aircraft, rocket, vessel, chemical goods, coating, printing, photograph, developing machine, printing machine, electricity, fuel cell and electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The molded article has excellent adhesiveness and sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of fluororesin molded article involving applying coating material containing perfluoro elastomer in molded article of fluororesin which carries out melting processing.
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module has several circuits (b1,b2) which are positioned in rotationally symmetric position, and a resin case (C). A terminal holder is formed in longitudinal direction, where the ends of terminal holder are bonded with an enclosure. U-polar terminal (d), N-polar terminal (e), and P-polar terminal (f) are maintained in the terminal holder of the resin case.    USE - Power semiconductor module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of U-polar terminal, N-polar terminal, and P-polar terminal in the terminal holder of the resin case can be ensured and exhaustion property can be secured during the manufacturing process of semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power semiconductor module.    Heat sink (a)    Circuits (b1,b2)    Resin case (c)    U-polar terminal (d)    N-polar terminal (e)    P-polar terminal (f)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode terminal (12) passing the sealing portion of cladding (1) and a negative electrode terminal (14) extending outside. A laminate is formed in flat shape. The length ratio (L1/L2) of laminate is 0.3 or more, where L1 is the length of edge of current collection lead connection portion in positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal and L2 is the length of edge of current collection lead connection portion in electrode group (2).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. slim lithium ion secondary cell for use as power supply in mobile phone, portable personal computer (PC), electric vehicle, power tool, cordless cleaner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of non-aqueous electrolyte from the cladding can be suppressed effectively. The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery excellent in large-current discharge characteristics is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sealing portion of surface of positive electrode terminal or negative electrode terminal is covered with the thermoplastic resin layer (10). The thickness of resin layer is 40 mm-100 mm. The cross-sectional area of current collection lead in transverse direction is 0.5 mm2-5 mm2. The negative electrode contains lithium titanium oxide and the positive electrode contains mixture of lithium containing nickel oxide and lithium manganese complex oxide. The thickness of positive electrode terminal (12) and negative electrode terminal (14) is 100 mm-500 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of positive electrode terminal of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Cladding (1)    Electrode group (2)    Thermoplastic resin layer (10)    Positive electrode terminal (12)    Negative electrode terminal (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control unit that reduces the voltage of a fuel cell at the time of execution of operation mode in which no load supplied.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and phosphoric acid cell, mounted in vehicle, vessel, aircraft and industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The performance degradation of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform diagram illustrating operation of operation mode control process of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The separator has a resin film (22) formed in a surface of the separator by an electrodeposition coating. The resin film is formed in a predetermined distance from an end surface of a plane adjacent to an end surface of an opening part (14). The end surface of the opening part and a base material (10) are adjoined with respect to a thickness of the base material. A resistance value of a semiconductor material is coated to the predetermined distance. A groove of a fine corrugation is formed in a surface of the separator.    USE - Separator for providing a fuel cell in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator improves corrosion resistance without extending the stack length during cell lamination. The separator provides durable high fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of components involved in a manufacturing method of a separator for fuel cells.    Base material (10)    Area (12)    Opening part (14)    Semiconductor layer (16)    Resin film (22)
NOVELTY - Processing apparatus for purifying hydrogen from mixed gas comprises hydrogenation reactor where hydrogen in a mixed gas is selectively added to an unsaturated aromatic compound using a catalyst, and dehydrogenation apparatus which separates highly purified hydrogen from the produced reaction composition. When dehydrogenation is performed at high pressure and temperature, hydrogen is added to the aromatic compound first, then the boiling point is lowered so that the reaction is performed in gaseous phase.    USE - Processing apparatus for recovering hydrogen from mixed gas (claimed) for petrochemical or steel industry.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers greater than or equal to 99% of hydrogen from mixed gas, and economically makes the pressure of the product higher than the raw material without gas compression.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacture of raw material for a hydrogenation device;    (2) utilization of heat generated by the hydrogenation reactor;    (3) a motive power reduction;and    (4) recovery of hydrogen from mixed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen recovery from mixed gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flow of raw material mixed gas (1)    Flow of naphthalene (2)    Flow of raw material to hydrogenation reactor (3)    Flow of product from hydrogenation reactor (4)    Flow of off-gas (5)
NOVELTY - A electric heat demand-forecast unit (85) estimates the electric heat demand of the future based on external air sympathy news and past electric heat demand. A driving plan unit (86) draws up the driving plan of a electric power feeder (11) and a hot water supply unit (20) based on the electric heat demand of the future. A command output unit (87) drives the electric power feeder and hot water supply apparatus based on the drawn up driving plan.    USE - Cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The prediction accuracy of the electric demand is improved and sufficient efficiency of driving is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power feeder (11)    Hot water supply unit (20)    Electric heat demand-forecast unit (85)    Driving plan unit (86)    Command output unit (87)
NOVELTY - The water generator uses a vacuum device (3) that changes the water into the oxygen vapor and hydrogen vapor. Liquid magnesium is added to the oxygen vapor and hydrogen vapor for power generation. The vacuum device is controlled based on the output of a water level sensor (15). The generated power is stored in battery.    USE - Water generator for power generation system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation efficiency is improved by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electric power generation system using the water generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (1)    Partition wall (2)    Vacuum device (3)    Positive electrode (6)    Negative electrode (7)    Water level sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an operator interface having a power boost activation button and a vehicle system controller (10) connected to the operator interface, where the vehicle system controller controls one of an engine system controller (12), a battery system controller (14) and an accessory system controller (16) to provide a temporary power boost in response to activation of the power boost button. A text message centre (18) is connected to the vehicle system controller, where the vehicle system controller is a hybrid vehicle system controller.    USE - Power boost system for a vehicle e.g. truck, sports utility vehicle (SUV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently suppresses the operation of the accessories by operation of the operator interface, and reduces thermal and system on chip (SoC) battery protection limits of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of temporarily boosting power for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power boost system.    Power boost system (1)    Vehicle system controller (10)    Engine system controller (12)    Battery system controller (14)    Accessory system controller (16)    Text message centre (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a controlled unit constituted by a compressor (3) and an electric motor (4) for compression of air, and a control valve (6) for regulation air flow and mounted between a compression unit and a fuel cell. An electronic control unit (26) receives signals corresponding to temperatures, pressures and air flow admitted in the fuel cell and emitting control signals for the compression unit and the controlled valve. A calculation unit calculates the air flow envisaged for determining the air flow admitted in to the fuel cell.    USE - Device for controlling an air supply of a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device avoids the utilization of the air flow sensor at the inlet of the cathodic compartment of the fuel cell in which the sensor is expensive structure and random reliability. The configuration of the device allows the inexpensive and large simplicity and easily embarked in a controller of the motor vehicle, and obtains the robust control around the operation point of the air supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the air supply of a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for controlling an air supply of a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    Compressor (3)    Electric motor (4)    Control valve (6)    Air filter (8)    Electronic control unit (26)
NOVELTY - The device has an estimation unit for estimating values of operating parameters of an air supply circuit of a fuel cell system that is formed by anodic and cathodic compartments (1, 2), where the circuit includes an air compressor (3) driven by an electric motor (4). A control unit controls the motor and pressure regulation valves (6, 20) using consigned values of the parameters and the values of the parameters estimated by the estimation unit and provided by a feedback loop. A sensor (36) is mounted on a conduit (21) for measuring pressure of gas leaving from the compartment (2).    USE - Device for controlling an air supply circuit of a fuel cell system providing energy for stationary applications in a motor vehicle in aerospace and automobile fields.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of the estimated values of the operating parameters of the air supply circuit is faster than using the measurement values of the parameters which are slower due to the operating time of sensors, so that the response time for the control unit for controlling the electric motor and valves is improved, thus controlling the air supply circuit of the fuel cell system in the motor vehicle in effective and inexpensive manner within response time during change of power provided by a driver of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an air supply circuit of a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Anodic compartment (1)    Cathodic compartment (2)    Air compressor (3)    Electric motor (4)    Pressure regulation valves (6, 20)    Conduit (21)    Sensor (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining high-purity hydrogen that is used in hydrogenation processes, such as hydrogenation of oils, production of ammonia, or to feed a fuel cell. The catalytic method integrated in plants for production of hydrogen that require a stage of purification of hydrogen, as in processes of biomass or coal gasification, waste treatment plants, metallurgical plants where hydrogen is produced as a byproduct. The method is integrated into a fuel processor forming part of a single compact for hydrogen production.    USE - Catalytic method for the selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in the presence of hydrogen. Can also be used as a fuel source of hydrogen at a service station or as a system of power generation combined with fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) includes a cooling system (15) that has a water pump (17) arranged to circulate cooling water for cooling fuel cell device (3) through circulation pipeline. A pump operation controller (22) is configured to operate the water pump to circulate the cooling water through the circulation pipeline during a time period when the fuel cell device is not operated.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion or freezing of cooling water for cooling the fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell device (3)    Cooling system (15)    Water pump (17)    Pump operation controller (22)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The device (12) has a connection element (16) electrically connecting a supplying support point e.g. external start support point, with a connection element (14). A pyrotechnic separation unit (32) is arranged at one of the elements. An actuator element (26) has an electrically isolated connection for a detector device (24) over the connection elements. The actuator element exhibits a connection (28) with one of the connection elements such that a current flow in the actuator element causes ignition of the separation unit due to an electrical separation of the connection elements.    USE - Reverse pole protection device for protection a load of an electrical system of a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and lorry, against a reverse polarity of a supply battery during an external start.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse pole protection device is designed in a compact structure, thus manufacturing and repairing the protection device in a cost-effective manner, and ensuring the error-free operation of the protection device to increase the lifespan of the protection device. The design of the protection device ensures the secure protection of the load of the electrical system of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a pole protection device.    Pole protection device (12)    Connection elements (14, 16)    Detector device (24)    Actuator element (26)    Connection (28)    Pyrotechnic separation unit (32)    Load connection (36)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a replaceable battery, an electric motor, and a battery case in which replaceable battery elements are engaged in a retaining mechanism. The replaceable battery elements and the vehicle are electrically connected by a contact device in an engaged condition. The battery is fixedly connected in a housing made of plastic. The battery elements are electrically connected with a fueling station by a cable or connecting device in a plugged and unplugged manner. The battery elements are fitted and held in rails and/or a control system by a mechanical anchoring system.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. bus.    ADVANTAGE - The replaceable battery elements engaged in the retaining mechanism and the vehicle are electrically connected by the contact device in the engaged condition, so that the vehicle can be coupled to the station at a home or at a work place and recharged in a simple manner at a reduced time without the need to replace the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle with a battery connected with a fueling station. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power supply system (1) has a battery (11), a generator (13), and a regulator (14) assigned to the generator. A monitoring device (16) is provided for monitoring the generator, which evaluates a phase voltage of the generator. The generator is controlled in special operating conditions that are produced by the monitoring device and conveyed uninfluenced by the input variables.    USE - Power supply system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply system has a battery, a generator, and a regulator assigned to the generator, a monitoring device is provided for monitoring the generator, which particularly evaluates a phase voltage of the generator, and hence ensures improved characteristics of the power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system.    Power supply system (1)    Battery (11)    Generator (13)    Regulator (14)    Monitoring device (16)
NOVELTY - The liquid or gas-cooled energy converter is based on diaphragm electrode, and has gas distribution levels on the diaphragm-turned away side that is arranged parallel to the membrane electrode assembly fluid channels in an additional gas distribution structure for a gas supply and a gas outlet. The break-through or holes are provided in defined distances from a feed channel perpendicularly and on the opposite side.    USE - Liquid or gas-cooled energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The gas distribution levels on the diaphragm-turned away side are arranged parallel to the membrane electrode assembly fluid channels in an additional gas distribution structure for a gas supply and a gas outlet, and hence ensure an energy converter with more homogenized power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a multi-loop-plane with a gas distribution structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Multi-Loop-Plane (1)    Main distributor channel (2)    Feed channel (3)    Outlet channel (4)    Main collector channel (5)
NOVELTY - The modular respiratory chemoelectric transformer has a transformer module to define electric power that is generated such that sections of defined lengths of the cylindrical body are closed on both the open ends emerging from the extension of the cylindrical body by molded pieces without or with discharge. The module supplies for reactants and products of the chemoelectric reactions, with connections for discharge or feeding electrical working capability and for connection of sensor and actuator by clamping effect.    USE - Modular respiratory chemoelectric transformer for chemically bonded hydrogen in fluid phase.    ADVANTAGE - The transformer module defines electric power that is generated such that sections of defined lengths of the cylindrical body are closed on both the open ends emerging from the extension of the cylindrical body by molded pieces without or with discharge, and hence ensures a modular structure which is easily exchangeable and is operated to a large extent of chemoelectric units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an internal concentric structure of a cylindrical body.    Inner space (1)    Magnetic yoke (2)    Secondary winding (3)    Covering (4)    Channel (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a battle body (4) filled with a compressed air connected to a hydrogen intake on an anode side of a working magnetic valve (2) of a fuel battery (1) by an air magnetic valve (3). An accelerating reaction device is assembled on the working magnetic valve and the fuel battery. The battle body is filled with the compressed air, and the air for accelerating reaction device is oxygen.    USE - Fuel battery accelerating and start-stopping life test device.    ADVANTAGE - The air is artificially injected in the hydrogen cavity on the anode side of working magnetic valve of fuel battery by the air magnetic valve so that the air and hydrogen are mixed to accelerate the corrosion of battery in the start-stopping process of fuel battery, and reaches the start-stopping life for fast inspecting fuel battery during the test process and the moment of battery parking. The device is novel in structure, simple to apply, economical, and saves time and labor intensity, and has better effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery accelerating and start-stopping life test device.    Fuel battery (1)    Working magnetic valve (2)    Air magnetic valve (3)    Battle body (4)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a backup plate (1c) placed in middle of a frame (1a). An installing plate (1b) and a hook (1d) are provided on an outer wall of two sides of the frame, and a tool box (2) i.e. metal piece box, is fixed and connected on bottom of the frame. The tool box is combined into a rectangular case with an opening end, and a nut is welded on a short side. A screw hole of the nut is connected with a hole on a side surface, and a support ear is welded and connected with the bottom of the frame. The support ear is placed at top of an end of two long sides.    USE - Motorcycle battery composite bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has firm structure, and saves the inner space of a motorcycle. The bracket increases the smartness at the time of distributing each part of the motorcycle. The tool box is provided as a welding part, which increases the durability and reliability of the tool box, and saves the processing material and the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motorcycle battery composite bracket.    Frame (1a)    Installing plate (1b)    Backup plate (1c)    Hook (1d)    Tool box (2)
NOVELTY - The inflator has a tank (1) whose top part is provided with a solar silicon cell board (5) that is connected with a motor (7). The motor is orderly connected with an electric pump (6) and an inflating tank (8). The inflating tank is connected with an air pipe (2) that is equipped with a clamp (3).    USE - Solar bicycle inflator.    ADVANTAGE - The inflator saves time, reduces labor intensity, and is beneficial for the appearance of the city.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar bicycle inflator.    Tank (1)    Air pipe (2)    Clamp (3)    Solar silicon cell board (5)    Electric pump (6)    Motor (7)    Inflating tank (8)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has a stator coil (4) embedded into a stator (6) fixed on a mounting plate (3) or a non-rotating axle (2), and a rotor coil (5) fixedly connected with a hub (1) to form a magnetic force cutting and generate current. The rotor coil comprises multiple permanent-magnets. A fixing plate is placed inside the hub, and a ringy friction plate is fixed on a plate. A friction pulley contacts with the friction plate to utilize friction for driving the generator to generate electricity. A vehicle body of a mechanical operator is equipped with a false ogive and the generator.    USE - Engine-driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator rotates under the action of the wind to generate electricity and charge the vehicle storage battery. The generator provides sizeable electrical power to drive the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an engine-driven generator.    Hub (1)    Non-rotating axle (2)    Mounting plate (3)    Stator coil (4)    Rotor coil (5)    Stator (6)    Generator (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a platform (2) placed on a base (1) and a coating cutter (3) moving in relation to the platform. The platform is formed with a vacuum absorbing hole (8) that is mutually connected with a centrifugal fan (7). A heating device e.g. electric heating device, is placed between the platform and the base, where the heating device is in the form of a snake-shaped pipe or plate. The coating cutter is placed with liquid distributors (5), which are mutually connected with a feeding device (6) i.e. peristaltic pump, through a conducting pipe (14).    USE - Coating device for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to fix, and can dry while coating and fed in an even and controllable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell coating device.    Base (1)    Platform (2)    Coating cutter (3)    Liquid distributor (5)    Feeding device (6)    Centrifugal fan (7)    Vacuum absorbing hole (8)    Conducting pipe (14)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner has an electrical source i.e. motor battery, whose output end is connected with an input end of a compressor, and a control group with a time controller for controlling the electrical source to be turned on or off. An output end of the compressor is connected with an input end of the air conditioner. The compressor is equipped with a motor for driving the compressor to run connected with the electrical source. The control group is equipped with a remote receiver that receives a turning-on or turning-off information sent by a remote emitter.    USE - Automobile air conditioner for a non-fuel driver compressor.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner can work without utilizing an automobile engine to drive the compressor, thus saving the oil effectively. The air conditioner is inexpensive, and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile air conditioner.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a terminal plate (5) connected to an electricity collecting plate (2) through an insulating board (3). An inlet (7) is provided with an inner sleeve (4), and the plates and the board are contacted with an outer surface of the inner sleeve. Both ends of the inner sleeve are provided with O-shaped obturating rings (6). A top part of one end of the inner sleeve is connected to a hydrogen base plate or an oxygen base plate (1). The inner sleeve is made if a non-metal material that resist a temperature below 80 centigrade.    USE - Anti-corrosion structure for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, inexpensive, and easy to process, and effectively prevents the terminal plate and the electricity collecting plate from corroding. The structure can be produced in large series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an anti-corrosion structure for a fuel cell.    Oxygen base plate (1)    Electricity collecting plate (2)    Insulating board (3)    Inner sleeve (4)    Terminal plate (5)    O-shaped obturating rings (6)    Inlet (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode shell (11) sealed with a cathode shell (12), and an anode system and a cathode system located between the anode shell and the cathode shell. An electrolyte inlet (61), an anode flow passage (41) and an electrolyte outlet (71) form an electrolyte channel. An aluminum anode (21), a membrane cathode (22) and the anode flow passage form an electrolyte reaction chamber. The anode and cathode shells and anode and cathode flow passages (41, 42) are made of PTFE, and the membrane cathode is made of palladium plating metal nickel.    USE - Aluminum/peroxide semi fuel battery for use in underwater or outer space without air.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high transformation efficiency, high energy density, high power and high battery performance index, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an aluminum/peroxide semi fuel battery.    Anode shell (11)    Cathode shell (12)    Aluminum anode (21)    Membrane cathode (22)    Anode flow passage (41)    Cathode flow passage (42)    Electrolyte inlet (61)    Electrolyte outlet (71)
NOVELTY - The method involves disposing multiple cooling water spray heads above and before a fuel battery radiator. The cooling water spray heads are connected to a high pressure water pump. A temperature sensor is installed on the radiator. Water in the cooling water spray heads is pressed by the high pressure water pump to atomize and spray on radiating fins of the radiator when radiator temperature achieves or exceeds a fuel battery operation temperature. The high pressure water pump is connected to a water tank, which is connected to a moisture separator at a fuel battery stack exhaust port.    USE - Radiating method for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves radiating effect, reduces radiator area, and requires simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus performing a radiating method.
NOVELTY - The container has a containing part whose one end is fixed with a fuel cell that is connected to a heating device placed around the containing part in a linear shape. A heating cell provides power for the heating device that heats the containing part to reach the heat insulating effect. A bottom end of the containing part is provided in a containing area that is utilized to hold the fuel cell. The containing area is placed with a diverter switch, and a main body is fixed with a cover that seals the containing part.    USE - Heat insulating container.    ADVANTAGE - The container does not need an external socket. The container is applicable for all kinds of places indoor or outdoor and convenient to carry. The fuel cell takes water as the material for generating power, so that the container can be reused. The container is free of pollution, and has environment protective effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat insulating container.
NOVELTY - The car has a car body whose part generates an extrusion set with a power generating device (2). The power generation device charges a battery of an electric car after being processed by a boosting device. Kinetic energy of the part is effectively converted to an electric power after installing the parts that are installed with power generation device. The electric energy is supplemented to the battery after being processed to provide power for driving a car.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy is supplemented to the battery after being processed to provide a power again for the driving of the car, thus completely utilizing the energy, and hence saving the energy and the protecting environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation device of an electric car.    Power generating device (2)    Iron core (5)    Coil (6)    Pulley (7)    Magnet (8)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar panel located at a top part, and an aerogenerator provided at inner side, where the solar panel and the aerogenerator are connected with a generation circuit protector. The circuit protector and an engine generator are respectively connected with a motor working protector and a battery pack, and a speed adjusting controller is connected with an accelerator stay and an electric controller. The battery pack is connected with an electric motor, an adjustable speed changer, an inter-conversion stabilizer and an emergence power supplier.    USE - Multi-functional electric motor car for use as an emergence power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The car completely utilizes wind energy, and generates the solar electrical energy, and the gas engine can generate, charge and supply power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper half plate and a lower half plate that are sealed. An upper surface of the upper half plate is provided with a flow field that penetrates or not penetrates thickness of the upper half plate and a through-hole or blind hole. A lower surface of the upper half plate or the upper surface of the lower half plate is provided with a flow groove. One end of the flow groove is connected with the flow field or the hole and another end is connected with a main fuel passage.    USE - Positive electrode plate structure for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has reliable sealing effect and provides the flow field with high flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode plate structure.
NOVELTY - The channel board has one guide element group each comprising guide boards arranged in central junction region, along the guide direction of fuel. Another guide element group is arranged in divergent fluid flow region. The fuel is guided into the divergent fluid flow region, after guiding into the fuel feeding channel through a fuel inlet, and then guided to the fuel outlet through central junction region.    USE - Fuel feed channel board of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Uniform distribution of fuel in the fuel cell can be enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel feed channel board of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The module has a case for installing multiple batteries (1), which are set in a battery case. A circuit board (2) is installed on the battery. A data wire (3) is set on the battery, arranged on the circuit board and is extended to an end of the circuit board to connect with a plug interface (4). The plug interface is connected with a follower (5). The batteries are connected in series with each other through a reticular conductive band.    USE - Standard battery module for a dynamoelectric passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module is convenient for changing and dismounting the batteries, and is easy to manage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a standard battery module.    Battery (1)    Circuit board (2)    Data wire (3)    Plug interface (4)    Follower (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a mixture of electric carbon black, polyethylene and macromolecular solvent comprising kerosene or gas, acetone, and toluol, which are injected and molded according to a predetermined proportion. A weight proportion of the electric carbon black is 58-80 percentage. The weight proportion of the polyethylene is 10-35 percentage. The weight proportion of the macromolecular solvent is 5-15 percentage.    USE - Columnar metallic fuel battery air electrode for a columnar metallic fuel battery shell plate.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has mixture of electric carbon black, polyethylene and macromolecular solvent, which are injected and molded according to the predetermined proportion, thus stabilizing the capability, increasing the production efficiency and yield, and reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an injection molding method of a columnar metallic fuel battery air electrode.
NOVELTY - The non-cadmium lead-antimony plate grid alloy has lead-antimony alloy comprising antimony, mixed rare earth and lead. The weight percentage of antimony is 0.5-4.5, the weight percentage of mixed rare earth is 0.05-2, and the rest is lead. The mixed rare earth can be lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium and neodymium, or mixture of any two of above elements.    USE - Non-cadmium lead-antimony plate grid alloy for traction-type battery used in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Enables crystal grain of alloy to be small and uniform. Prevents cracking of lead-antimony alloy caused by heat since tenacity, aging strength and erosion resistance of alloy are improved. Improves charging and discharging performance and deep circulation performance of battery. Prolongs lifespan of battery.
NOVELTY - The lead-calcium alloy has components with predetermined weight percentages. The components include calcium with 0.02-0.06 wt.%, tin with 0.10-1.0 wt.%, aluminum with 0.01-0.03 wt.%, misch metal with 0.01-1.00 wt.% and the remaining comprises the lead. The misch metal contains any of the elements lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium and neodymium rare earth element, or a mixture of any two or more elements.    USE - Lead-calcium alloy for starting type battery used for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery with corrosion resistance, deep recirculation, large flow discharge and long useful life span.
NOVELTY - The box has an inner box comprising an inner box frame and a front gate on the front of the inner box frame, and utilized for holding a cell group. An outer box has an outer box frame and a rear cap on the back of the outer box frame, and fixed on body of a motor car. An overload emersion slideway is placed in between the inner box and outer box, and has an upper slideway that is welded with inner box frame. The lower slideway is welded with outer box frame, and a square hole in a middle slideway is inserted in upper and lower slideway and utilized for linking the upper and lower slideways.    USE - Drawer type cell box for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The box can be installed and uninstalled in a quicker manner. The box can be maintained conveniently and mileage of power supply can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a drawer type cell box.
NOVELTY - A transition layer is arranged between a metal base material and a catalyst layer. The transition layer is adhered to outer wall of a long tube, so that metal monomeric carriers, honeycomb monolithic carrier (5) and monolithic carrier are formed.    USE - Metallic carrier for catalyst used in internal combustion engine, turbine engine and fuel cell engine, for processing harmful gas output from engine.    ADVANTAGE - The harmful gases from the engine can be processed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the metallic carrier.    Carrier (5)    Heat exchanging pipe channel (d)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer electrolyte membrane is obtained by dipping micro-porous membrane in electrolyte. The micro-porous membrane contains polymer materials, inorganic filler, plasticizer and organic solvent. The micro-porous membrane has hole ratio of 20-70%.    USE - Gel polymer electrolyte membrane for lithium ion batteries used as power source for car, auto-bike and motor-assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The gel polymer electrolyte membrane has improved thermal stability, electrochemical stability, impact resistance, extrusion resistance and machineability. The battery comprising gel polymer electrolyte membrane is safer and has high capacity.
NOVELTY - A polymer microporous film is obtained by polymer material, inorganic filling material, plasticizer and organic impregnant, and has hole space ratio of 20-70%.    USE - Polymer microporous film is used for high-multiplying power polymer lithium ion power battery used as power supply for electric automobile, electric motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - The high-multiplying power gelatin-type polymer lithium ion power battery including polymer microporous film is safe and has high-multiplying power charge-discharge property.
NOVELTY - An easily graphitizable carbon material is baked such that the reduction of hydrogen/carbon atom ratio of the carbon material after baking is 4% or more and reduction in volatile-compound content is 5% or more. The baked carbon material is activated, to obtain an activated carbon having average particle diameter of 0.5-7 mu m and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of 1500-3000 m2/g.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon used for electrode of electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) for hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used as adsorption agent, catalyst carrier, and electrode of lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and economically provides activated carbon which is free from fusing of carbon particles during activation, and having small particle diameter, uniform particle diameter, and large specific surface area. The electrical double layer capacitor comprising the electrode formed using activated carbon has large electrostatic capacitance per unit volume and output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the particle size distribution of activated carbon, and carbonized material before activation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power generation system has a connector (8) arranged between a device which operates with a direct current power of preset voltage, and a power supply circuit (13) which generates power of preset voltage. A control circuit (7) controls the device, and a power supply circuit (11) generates a power of a voltage higher than preset voltage. The device, connector, a flammable gas channel (23), a fuel cell (1) and control circuit are arranged in a space (72) of a package (70), while supply circuits are arranged in space (73) of package.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The complexity of wiring required between power supply circuit and connector is reduced, while the ignition risk of flammable gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system.    Control circuit (7)    Connector (8)    Power supply circuit (11,13)    Gas channel (23)    Package (70)    Spaces of package (72,73)
NOVELTY - A propane tank (16) is connected to an airflow power unit (12). A controller is in communication with the air flow unit and propane tank. A shaft connects the impeller, turbine and transmission housing. A generator is located adjacent the transmission housing. A sensor measures the revolutions per minute of the airflow power unit. When the revolutions per minute level reaches a predetermined level, the generator starts to operate to provide power to the vehicle.    USE - Secondary power source for an electrically powered vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a light truck and sport utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary power source provides an energy source for continuously powering a battery within an electrically powered vehicle. Therefore, the battery does not have to be recharged after each trip that the vehicle makes. This also allows for less down time where the battery has to be charged before it is used again. With the addition of the secondary power source, battery capacity level is maintained while the vehicle is in motion. The airflow power unit operates as complementary energy sources for the production of electricity to maintain battery capacity for the propulsion of the electrically powered vehicle. As the primary energy source is propane, the airflow power units operate through a combination of propane and/or inducted air flow created by the motion of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic front view of the secondary power source for a light truck.    Secondary power source (10)    Airflow power unit (12)    Support rack (14)    Propane tank (16)    Half shells (24,26)
NOVELTY - The invention provides a battery apparatus capable of being detachably engaged to an electronic equipment, such as a mobile communication apparatus or an electric vehicle. The battery apparatus, according to the invention, supplies the electronic equipment with electric power when engaged to the electronic equipment. The battery apparatus, according to the invention, includes a casing, a battery, a power management module a controlling/processing module, and at least one functional module. The battery also supplies the power management module, the controlling/processing module and the at least one functional module with the electric power during operation.
NOVELTY - An aluminum electrode layer is formed in one main surface of a semiconductor element which is arranged at the top of an electrode plate. A tin surface treatment layer of predetermined thickness touches the electrode layer of a press-contact portion, while arranging the press-contact portion between the semiconductor element and other electrode plate.    USE - Press-contacting type semiconductor device for power module of power converter used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the semiconductor device is improved and the life cycle of the semiconductor device can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of graph representing thickness of surface treatment layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An olivine-type complex oxide comprises lithium, iron, magnesium, zirconium, manganese, titanium, cobalt, nickel, oxygen and phosphorus, and satisfies specific compositional formula (1). The olivine-type complex oxide and contains sulfate-ion content of 1000 ppm or less and sodium ion content of 1000 ppm or less. The olivine-type complex oxide has average particle diameter of 0.5 mu m or less and mean secondary particle diameter of 2-50 mu m.    USE - Olivine-type complex oxide is used for positive electrode active material of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electronic devices such as personal computer and audio-video equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine-type complex oxide has excellent fillability and storing characteristics, and provides battery with excellent charging-discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type complex oxide comprises lithium, iron, magnesium, zirconium, manganese, titanium, cobalt, nickel, oxygen and phosphorus, and satisfies the compositional formula: LixFe1-yMyPO4 (1). The olivine-type complex oxide and contains sulfate-ion content of 1000 ppm or less and sodium ion content of 1000 ppm or less. The olivine-type complex oxide has average particle diameter of 0.5 mu m or less and mean secondary particle diameter of 2-50 mu m.    M=magnesium, zirconium, manganese, titanium, cerium, chromium, cobalt or nickel;    x=more than 0.9 to less than 1.3;and    y=more than 0.001 to less than 0.3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of olivine-type complex oxide, which involves heating carbon-type compound, an iron raw material, a phosphorus source, a lithium raw material and aqueous solution in non-oxidizing atmosphere or a reducing atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The laminated battery has a pair of press plates (31) that are arranged in contact with the internal surface (4a) of laminated electrodes (4). A pair of support plates (32) is arranged at a predetermined distance from the press plates in the internal surface of laminated electrodes. Rubber (33) is arranged between the press plates and the support plates.    USE - Laminated battery for electric vehicle, robot and backup power supply. Can also be used in portable information terminal like mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of the battery in the outward direction can be prevented, even if the laminated electrode is swelled by charging or discharging. The deformation of the battery can be prevented and hence the reliably and charging-discharging characteristic of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the laminated battery.    Laminated electrodes (4)    Internal surface (4a)    Press plates (31)    Support plates (32)    Rubber (33)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolyte salt in an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains silicon compounds (1-4).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for secondary battery (claimed) used for portable personal computer, hand-held video camera and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides the battery having excellent durability, cycle characteristics, high electric capacitance and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolyte salt in an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains silicon compounds of formulae (1-4). The silicon compounds are of formulae: X-Si(-R1)(-R2)-R3-(O-R4)n-O-R3-Si(-R1)(-R2)-X (1), X-Si(-R1)(-R2)-R3-O-C(=O)-O-R3-Si(-R1)(-R2)-X (2), X-Si(-R1)(-R2)-R3-O-C(=O)-R5-C(=O)-O-R3-Si(-R1)(-R2)-X (3) and/or R6-O-C(=O)-O-R3-Si(-R1)(-R2)-X (4).    R1,R2=1-8C alkyl;    R3,R4=2-8C alkylene group;    R5=1-8C alkylene group, 2-8C alkenylene, 2-8C alkynylene or direct coupling;    R6=1-8C alkylene group, 2-8C alkenylene or 2-8C alkynylene;    X=fluoro, 1-8C alkoxy, 2-8C alkenyloxy, 2-8C acyloxy, 1-8C sulfonyl, isothianyl, isocyanyl or cyano;and    n=0-2.
NOVELTY - The battery packs (30, 40) has a battery and an exhaust passage (33) in which a cooling air for cooling the battery is circulated. The exhaust ducts (52, 57) are connected to the exhaust passage. The exhaust ducts are merged in downstream of the cooling air flow for discharging cooling air from the battery packs. A cooling fan (50) arranged at downstream of cooling air flow is connected to the exhaust ducts.    USE - Battery pack structure for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of cooling air flow can be reduced and the battery pack can be cooled effectively. The temperature variation in the battery pack can be suppressed. The mounting property of the battery pack on a vehicle can be improved and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack structure.    Battery packs (30,40)    Exhaust passage (33)    Exhaust ports (37p,37q)    Cooling fan (50)    Exhaust ducts (52, 57)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material consists of lithium-layered lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-type complex oxide which is heat processed in carbon dioxide gas-containing atmosphere. The ratio of carbonate ion (weight%) concentration measured by ion chromatography with respect to specific surface area (m2/g) measured by Brunauer-Emmett-and-Teller method of positive-electrode active material is 0.055-0.30.    USE - Active material for positive electrodes of lithium secondary batteries (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and portable apparatuses including, but not limited to, notebook computers, mobile telephones, hand-held video cameras, electronic book players, printers, calculators, toys, game machine devices, and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material provides battery having improved load characteristics, economical efficiency, voltage increase-proof property, and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen flow path (1) has a membrane electrode assembly (2) as a negative electrode and a regulator (10) that supplies hydrogen are integrated by diffusion bonding. The hydrogen flow path is maintained at desired pressure.    USE - Small fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - A hydrogen flow path and the regulator is unnecessary to be joined with a screw, so that fuel cell space is saved and size reduction is achieved. The electricity is generated efficiently in the fuel cell without leaking the hydrogen supplied form the regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen flow path (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Current collection board (3)    Flow path (4)    Regulator (10)
NOVELTY - The gap of a three-dimensional metal porous portion (1) is filled with an active material such as electrode, by providing a filling portion (2). A metal plate (5) is welded to non-packing fraction of a bending portion (4). The bending portion is filled with the active material and is doubled by the unfilled portion of the metal porous portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for alkaline rechargeable storage battery etc used in auxiliary power supply of hybrid electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the current collection section of the metal porous portion is improved, hence the buckling generated at the time of welding collector is suppressed and short-circuit is prevented and drop-off of active material is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of electrode.    Three-dimensional metal porous portion (1)    Filling portion (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Bending portion (4)    Metal plate (5)
NOVELTY - A C-shaped piezoelectric material ring (1) dividing the circular space with a slit (4) and the C-shaped magnetic rings (2a,2b) are joined. A wire is wound in and out of the sensor as coil (3) from slit.    USE - Current sensor mounted in vehicle such as fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc. Can also be used in heavy-current sensors used during solar power generation and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Assembling operation can be performed easily. Hysteresis can be reduced. Output characteristic can be improved with sufficient linearity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the current sensor.    Piezoelectric material ring (1)    Magnetic rings (2a,2b)    Coil (3)    Slit (4)    Gap (5)    Electric wire (6)
NOVELTY - The electroplating method involves making an electroconductive material support a noble metal by electroplating using an aqueous solution type plating liquid. Ether is added to the aqueous solution type plating liquid. Preferably, the ether is a polyether, such as a polyethyleneglycol, and the electroconductive material is a carbon material.    USE - Electroplating method of noble metal used for manufacturing a catalyst layer of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in e.g. power supply for electric vehicle, a distribution electric power generation system, and a home-use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Noble metal can be efficiently electroplated into an electroconductive material by supporting a noble metal into an electroconductive material by electroplating using the aqueous plating liquid in which ether was added. Improves performance of fuel cell by using the noble metal support electroconductive material produced using the electroplating method as a catalyst layer of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a catalyst layer;    (2) an electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (3) a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Catalyst layer (5)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a body structure part comprising longitudinal and parallel side rails (14) compressed from front towards rear in case of impact. A fixation unit is fixed on one of the rails and fixes a battery (24). A bracket (18) for gearbox is arranged in an engine compartment at the rear of the battery and fixes a silent block or elastic element (20) of the vehicle. The bracket has a ramp (30) guiding the battery along a vertical shunning movement of the silent block or elastic element, when the fixation unit is subjected to longitudinal displacement due to impact.    USE - Arrangement for assembling a battery that is utilized for supplying power to electrical accessories e.g. emergency signal transmitting beacon operating based on global positioning system or automatic door unlocking system, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ramp guides the battery along the vertical shunning movement of the silent block or elastic element, when the fixation unit is subjected to longitudinal displacement due to impact, thus ensuring displacement of the battery without breakage of cable bunch, and hence preventing disconnection of the battery from an electrical circuit of the vehicle in case of impact. The power supply of the electrical accessories is therefore maintained. The arrangement prevents violent crash of the battery on rigid structure elements, and avoids intrusion of the elements inside a cab interior of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view illustrating vertical shunning movement for a battery.    Side rails (14)    Bracket (18)    Silent block or elastic element (20)    Battery (24)    Ramp (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate unit has a group of electrode plates where positive electrode plates (2) and negative electrode plates are laminated alternately via separators. A collector plate (5) is connected to one side face of the group of electrode plates via welding portions (7). The interval between the welding portions in the connection portion between the collector plate and the group of electrode plate is set narrower in the region in which the density of electric current collected by the collector plate is higher.    USE - Electrode plate unit for battery used in e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electrode plate unit which is capable of suppressing the internal short circuit caused by flashing that is formed in the end portion of the positive electrode plate and a highly reliable battery by providing an interval between welding portions. Improves the connecting strength between a group of electrode plates and a collector plate connected to the side face of the group of electrode plates and the collecting efficiency, and a highly reliable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion in which the collector plate is disposed in the electrode plate unit.    Positive electrode plates (2)    Collector plate (5)    Protruding portion (5a)    Welding portions (7)    Positioning hole (23)
NOVELTY - A powder material is calcined to obtain porous substrate material. A solute is dissolved in a solvent to obtain deposit solution. The porous material is placed in a container and deposit solution is supplied to the container. The surface of the substrate is subjected to solvent volatilization to form a deposit layer. The solute in the substrate material pore canal is washed. The porous substrate with deposit layer is heated, dried, cooled and sintered in an atmosphere to obtain structured film supported by porous substrate.    USE - Preparation of structured film.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of structured film efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A powder material is calcined to obtain porous substrate material with porosity of 30-50%. A solute is dissolved in a solvent to obtain deposit solution. The porous material with the peripheral sealed form is placed in a container. The deposit solution is supplied into the container, and the substrate material is immersed in the deposit solution. The surface of the substrate is subjected solvent volatilization for 0.5-100 hours to deposit solute on the upper surface of the porous material and the near pore canal to form a deposit layer. The solution in the container is removed. The solute in the substrate material pore canal is washed. The porous substrate with deposit layer is heated and dried in an oven and high-temperature furnace. The porous substrate with deposit layer is cooled and sintered in an atmosphere to obtain structured film supported by porous substrate deposited on the porous substrate material.
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery pack (24) accommodating disposable dry cell batteries, has contacts (26) which contacts power contacts in a cavity (22) in lantern (20) when inserted inside the cavity for supplying power. The cavity and the battery pack have locking mechanisms so that the battery pack is locked inside the cavity.    USE - Electric appliance e.g. lantern. Can also be used in power tools such as electric drill/saw and portable electric appliances such as flash light, portable refrigerator, portable fan, pump, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical appliance can be energized using different self-contained power sources such as rechargeable battery pack and power cartridge so that the electrical appliance can be used even in places where commercial power supply is not available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of the electric appliance.    Lantern (20)    Cavity (22)    Rechargeable battery pack (24)    Contact (26)
NOVELTY - The gas recovering apparatus (10) has an electrolysis unit (12) located at ocean depth for releasing gas to ocean surface. An ocean electricity supply (14) that supplies electricity to electrolysis unit for fuel electrolysis at desired pressure. A gas recovery unit (16) comprises two separate pipes connected to appropriate electrodes to extract oxygen and hydrogen from the gas floating on ocean surface so that two gases are not mixed. The recovery unit is augmented with a kinetic energy extraction unit for extracting kinetic energy from the gas during gas recovery.    USE - Apparatus for recovering hydrogen gas used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrolysis is performed at depths under the ocean, the compression of electrolyte is provided free of cost. Since hydrogen and oxygen gases are not mixed, the danger of combustion is reduced while recovering pure gases separately at the surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas recovery method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas recovering apparatus.    Gas recovering apparatus (10)    Electrolysis unit (12)    Ocean electricity supply (14)    Gas recovery unit (16)
NOVELTY - Ionic liquid (A) comprises a piperidinium or azepanium cation (I).    USE - (II) is useful as precursors in the formation of ionic liquids. (A) is useful in a chemical method (all claimed) including electrochemical oxidation, separations and extractions. (A) is useful: as solvents, electrolyte, catalysts, lubricants, surfactants and biocatalysts; and in enzyme processes, heat storage applications, fuel cells, battery fluids, polymerization, protein purification, metal deposition and electro-oxidation of depolymerization products from nylon 6 or nylon 66. (A) is useful as electrolyte for electrochemical oxidation of 6-acetamidohexanoic acid, and primary acetylation product of nylon 6.    ADVANTAGE - (A) has high cathodic stability and decomposition voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ionic liquid (A) comprises a piperidinium or azepanium cation of formula (I).    n = 1 or 2; either    R1, R2 = H, 1-12C alkyl or aryl, where R1 and R2 are not simultaneously H; or    R1R2 = heterocyclic ring; and    R3 = H or 1-12C alkyl (if n is 1).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (A) comprising at least one N-substitution of piperidinium or azepanium compound of formula (II).
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing a ruthenium-osmium alloy material in a state of highly dispersed crystalline nanoparticles into water, and injecting nitrogen to remove undesired gases. Hydrogen is injected into the material as reducing agent, and a platinum precursor i.e. potassium tetrachloroplatinate, is introduced to the dispersion of alloy material. The hydrogen is injected into the material for 1 hour after the completion of the platinum precursor. A resultant product is washed and dried after completing the hydrogen injection to obtain a powdery material.    USE - Method for preparing a mixed electrode catalyst material for a solid electrolyte fuel cell that is utilized for supplying power to a portable apparatus in home, and a battery hydrogen oxide pole of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the amount of platinum required for producing the high-quality electrode catalyst, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the electrode catalyst and fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a mixed electrode catalyst material preparing method.
NOVELTY - Combination comprises an aqueous suspension A and composition B, where: the aqueous suspension A comprises at least two material comprising lithium insertion material, electronic conductor and at least one amino-functional cationic polyelectrolyte; and the composition B is present in the form of a powder or in the form of suspension in a solvent, preferably aqueous suspension, comprising other material containing lithium insertion material and electronic conductor.    USE - The combination is useful for the preparation of the electrode, which is useful in electrochemical device, where electrochemical device is useful in automobile vehicles or in portable electronic equipment (all claimed). The electrochemical device is useful as battery, supercapacitor, dry cell and asymmetric cells.    ADVANTAGE - The combination provides the electrode with improved energy density, good mechanical strength and high electrochemical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition resulting from mixture of composition A and B of the combination comprising the lithium insertion material, electronic conductor material, amino-functional cationic polyelectrolyte, and water;    (2) a preparation of the composition comprising preparation of the composition A, where the preparation of the composition A comprises at least two steps comprising dissolution of amino-functional cationic polyelectrolyte in water and introduction of the primary material comprising insertion material and electronic conductor material, preparation of a composition B, and mixing the composition A and B;    (3) a preparation of electrode comprising the preparation of the compositions, where the compositions are applied on a current collector;    (4) an electrode comprising the current collector on which a layer of composition is deposited; and    (5) an electrochemical device comprising the electrode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has hydrocarbon oxidation apparatus (2) that oxidizes hydrocarbon with greater than or equal to 2 carbon atoms contained in fuel gas, and electric power generation stack (1) consisting of fuel cell. The hydrocarbon oxidation apparatus is positioned upstream of electric power generation stack in fuel supply path, and where direct oxidation or electrochemical decomposition of hydrocarbon is carried out and decomposed carbon is oxidized electrochemically.    USE - Fuel cell system used in motor vehicle, or generating hydrocarbon type fuel e.g. town gas, natural gas, gasoline or light oil.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains carbon deposition in electric power generation stack, prevents deterioration of fuel cell, and has improved electric power generation stability and output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a 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).    Electric power generation stack (1)    Hydrocarbon oxidation apparatus (2)    Gas concentration detection unit (3)    Ammeter (4)    Control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The drive (1) has an internal-combustion engine with an exhaust gas system, whose heat energy or a part of the heat energy is supplied to a steam/fluid circuit (6) for steam generation. The steam drives an expansion machine (7) that drives an electrical generator (10). Electricity generated by the electrical generator is supplied to an electrical energy storage (14) and/or an electrical machine (3). The electrical machine receives the electricity from the electrical energy storage. A radiator (8) is arranged in the steam/fluid circuit.    USE - Hybrid drive for a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generated by the generator is supplied to the electrical energy storage and/or the electrical machine, so as to enable an operation of a vehicle by the internal-combustion engine and/or the electrical machine. The energy that is not necessary in the electrical machine is supplied to the electrical energy storage, so that the energy is available on call for use in the electrical machine, thus allowing the electrical machine to be used even when no or only little exhaust gas energy is available for generating electricity in the electrical generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid drive for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid drive with exhaust gas energy.    Hybrid drive (1)    Internal-combustion engine (2)    Electrical machine (3)    Steam/fluid circuit (6)    Expansion machine (7)    Radiator (8)    Electrical generator (10)    Electrical energy storage (14)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has a fuel cell chamber (12) with an inlet (14) and an outlet (16). Several fuel cell units are arranged, where each fuel cell unit has an anode, cathode and an electrolyte between anode and cathode. The anode of one unit is arranged in physical contact with cathode of adjacent fuel cell unit, and where the anode and cathode are arranged partially within the chamber.    USE - Fuel cell device for portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices such as laptop, cellular phone, camcorder, camera, portable media player and radio.    ADVANTAGE - A high fuel and oxidant flow rates can be achieved and so the high power performance can be obtained, without degrading the fuel utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas reacting method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell device.    Fuel cell chamber (12)    Inlet (14)    Outlet (16)    Walls (28,30)    Stack (40)    Fuel cell device (200)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has top tray (22) and a bottom tray (18) and the trays are provided with several depressions. The several batteries (12) are received by the depressions in the trays. The trays have opening (26) to facilitate flow of cooling gas between the batteries.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium battery module for use in vehicles such as hybrid electric car, plug-in car and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module exhibits effective cooling performance as the batteries in the trays are cooled by the cooling gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Batteries (12)    Bottom tray (18)    Top tray (22)    Opening (26)
NOVELTY - Each electrode terminal (60,70) of the electrode unit contained in the case (20) of the battery cell (2) has an exposed portion that is further extended out of the insulator block (40) mounted outside the case. The insulator block has a first insulating portion (42) interposed between the electrode terminal and the mounting hole (26), and a second insulating portion (48) formed along a surface of the electrode terminal that is extended out of the case through the hole.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium-ion battery cell used as power supply for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of either defective insulation between the electrode terminal and the case or defective sealing in the case, or the like, due to welding of the electrode terminal is prevented, as the electrode terminal mounting insulator is formed of two portions, one formed between electrode terminal and mounting hole, other formed along extended surface of electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (2)    Case (20)    Electrode terminal mounting hole (26)    Insulator block (40)    Insulating portions (42,48)    Electrode terminals (60,70)
NOVELTY - A fibrous sublayer (10) containing an electrically conductive fibrous material and a polymeric binder is formed on surface of a porous carbon fiber substrate (17). Additional sublayer(s) (20) comprising electrically conductive material is formed on fibrous sublayer, such that sublayer is interposed between additional sublayer and substrate. Thus, fluid diffusion layer (3) is formed. Fibrous material is chosen from carbon fiber, milled carbon fiber, carbon whisker, carbon nanotube, chopped graphite fiber, milled graphite fiber, graphite whisker and graphite nanotubes.    USE - Formation of fluid diffusion layer for electrochemical fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid diffusion layer having improved mechanical property, such as flexural strength and stiffness is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fluid diffusion layer.    Fluid diffusion layer (3)    Fibrous sublayer (10)    Carbon fiber substrate (17)    Sublayers (20,30)    Opposing surface (32)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable lithium battery comprises an airtight container; electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution; separators; electrical contacts; and a multilayer polymeric sheet (10) for sorbing harmful substances. The sheet is formed of an inner layer (12) of a polymeric material containing particles (11) of at least one getter material for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer (13) of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, where all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances.    USE - In electronic apparatus for hybrid and totally electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable lithium battery has improved performances that allow use in hybrid and totally electric vehicles. The battery prevents harmful species from entering the battery or for slowing down their ingress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rechargeable lithium battery comprises an airtight container; electrodes immersed in an electrolytic solution, and are spaced apart by at least one separator; electrical contacts connected to the electrodes; and a multilayer polymeric sheet (10) for sorbing harmful substances. The sheet is formed of an inner layer (12) of a polymeric material containing particles (11) of at least one getter material for the sorption of the harmful substances, and at least one external protective layer (13) of a polymeric material impermeable to the electrolyte, where all the polymeric materials are permeable to the harmful substances. The particles of getter materials have a size of lower than 150 mu m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a broken view of the sheet for sorbing harmful substances in rechargeable lithium batteries, and enlarged view of the sheet.    Multilayer polymeric sheet (10)    Polymeric material containing particles (11)    Inner layer (12)    External protective layer. (13)
NOVELTY - Multilayered permanent magnets (36) are embedded in the rotor core (35). Each permanent magnet has two opposing ends with a magnet placed at each end. The magnets are coupled to each other where the second magnet has higher magnet strength and lower high-temperature stability than the first magnet.    USE - Permanent magnet machine for the motor of an automobile. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid vehicle or a fuel cell electric or purely electric vehicle. Can also be used for high temperature applications unrelated to motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The permanent magnet machine enables the use of permanent magnets having widely ranging magnet strengths and temperature grades while meeting or surpassing the demagnetizing performance capabilities and magnetic strength of higher cost, high temperature grade magnets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of the permanent magnet machine with multilayered permanent magnets.    Rotor core (35)    Multilayered permanent magnets (36)    Rotary shaft (38)    Coils (40)    Air gap (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming partition (11) having a predetermined pattern serving as reaction gas flow path, by printing on base plate (10a). The conductive ink layers (11a-11e) of predetermined thickness serving as the partition is formed by overlaying ink composition containing conductive material several times.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator plate for fuel cell used in motor vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The three dimensional pattern of the partition is formed with high accuracy without any defect and the manufacturing cost of separator plate is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of separator plate with partition.    Base plate (10a)    Partition (11)    Conductive ink layers (11a-11e)    Groove (15)    Gasket (20)
NOVELTY - An insulation base (38) insulates and integrates a seat (34) and a back plate (36) which is fixed to the case main portion (32). A bolt (82) is inserted into a bolt-hole which is formed in the insulation base. The neck (44) of the fuel cell mounting structure (30) is covered by a cover (90). The sealing structures (46-48) are provided between the case main portion and the insulation base.    USE - Case for fuel cell used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell case which suppresses the permeation of water to the inner side of the case main portion, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell attached to case main portion.    Fuel cell mounting structure (30)    Case main portion (32)    Seat (34)    Back plate (36)    Insulation base (38)    Neck (44)    Sealing structures (46-48)    Bolt (82)    Cover (90)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (1) containing a positive electrode active material comprising lithium-containing oxide, a negative electrode (2) and a non-aqueous electrolyte (5).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent capacitance and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material comprising lithium-containing oxide (LiaNabMnxCoyOi) which is in space group (P63mc), a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where a is 0.5-1.2, b is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.01, x and y are 0.4-0.55, x+y is 0.8-1.1, i is 2 plus minus z and z is 0-0.3. The negative electrode contains lead, indium, gallium, lithium containing alloy, lithium, silicon, carbon, tin, germanium, aluminum, carbon material which occluded lithium and/or silicon material which occluded lithium. The positive electrode active material contains sodium-lithium containing oxide (NajLikMOi), where j is 0.5-1.1 and k is greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.3. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Reference pole (3)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Laminated container (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator assembly including multiple plates (31-33) which are laminated on each other. The adjacent plates are secured to each other such that the external force does not cause the displacement of the plates relative to each other. A terminal connecting portion (22) is protruded outwards from a side face of the separator assembly. The terminal connecting portion is connected with a voltage detection terminal (50).    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The slipping or unexpected falling off of the voltage detection terminal is prevented by securing the plates of the separator assembly with each other in the terminal connecting portion and so the strength of the separator assembly is improved, and the application of external force to the voltage detection terminal due to the deformation of the separator assembly is prevented. The contact resistance between the terminal and terminal connecting portion is reduced and so the voltage is measured with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged perspective views of the terminal connecting portion with the terminal in attached and detached states of the fuel cell.    Terminal connecting portion (22)    Plates (31-33)    Voltage detection terminal (50)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte for a lithium-ion battery, comprises a lithium salt, organic solvent and diphenyloctyl ph0osphate.    USE - For lithium-ion battery (claimed) as an electric source for electronic device including portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, notebook computers, digital cameras and camcorders, and for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, robotics and aerospace.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte shows thermal stability; and provides lithium-ion battery with improved lifetime, high-rate performance and charge/discharge cyclability; and reduces battery internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium-ion battery comprising: a cathode (18) including a cathode active material capable of reversibly intercalating/deintercalating battery lithium ions; anode (12) including an anode active material capable of reversibly intercalating/deintercalating the battery lithium ions; separator (16) interposed between the cathode and the anode, which interrupts short circuit; and the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a 2032 coin-type cell.    Stainless steel case (10)    Anode (12)    Insulating gasket (14)    Separator (16)    Cathode (18)    Spacer (20)    Spring (22)    Stainless steel cover. (24)
NOVELTY - An odorant contains mixture of normal butyl isocyanide and 2-hexyne.    USE - Odorant is used for imparting warning smell of gas leakage to gas such as liquefied petroleum gas, motor gas, liquid natural gas, industrial gas, gas for fuel cells, hydrogen gas, and fuel gas of dimethyl ether and manufacture of town gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The odorant is free from sulfur.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has the terminals (30a1,30a2) that are arranged at both ends of the electrical storage elements such as a battery pack (30) and a battery (30a). The battery pack and battery are supported by a support mechanism (31). A heat emitting structure (34) is arranged supportably at the supporting mechanism with respect to battery pack and battery.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat emitting structure is arranged supportably at the supporting mechanism with respect to battery pack and battery, the heat generated by the heat emitting structure is transmitted to the terminals of the battery and battery pack. The battery and battery pack of the vehicle are warmed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Battery pack (30)    Battery (30a)    Terminals (30a1,30a2)    Support mechanism (31)    Heat emitting structure (34)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) comprises fuel cell stack (2) that generates electrical power by electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidant gas; total generated electrical energy computation device (31) that computes value pertaining to total generated electrical energy as the sum of electrical energy generated by fuel cell stack from start-up of fuel cell system; and residual water volume estimation device (32) that estimates residual water volume left in fuel cell stack based on value pertaining to total generated electrical energy.    USE - A fuel cell system for use in fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system estimates residual water volume based on total generated electrical energy from start-up with high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Inverter (20)    Total generated electrical energy computation device (31)    Residual water volume estimation device (32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell arrangement (1) has fuel cell stack (4), housing (2) such that the fuel cell stack is arranged in the housing, and filling material (11, 12) which diffuses hydrogen and is positioned in the intermediate space (5) between the fuel cell stack and housing. The filling material fills the intermediate space completely and/or partially, and/or the filling material surrounds the fuel cell stack completely and/or partially. The filling material is porous or fibrous and comprises high-temperature material, preferably silicate fiber.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement used in electrochemical process for combining fuel used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell arrangement is economical, simple, reliable and has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Housing (2)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Intermediate space (5)    Filling material (11,12)
NOVELTY - The article has a substrate comprising a treated surface with asperities with specific contact angle and whose wetted area proportional to the volume of liquid drop in the treated surface. The strength of liquid interacting at a contact line with the treated surface is greater than the restoring forces associated with air-liquid interfacial tension. The liquid is drawn into intersecting capillary channels so as to enable the flow of liquid with respect to the contact angle such that a meniscus is formed between asperities.    USE - Wetted article for use in fluid handling system.    ADVANTAGE - The wetted article can effectively spread the liquid over the required surface by its appropriate and inherent structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wetted article.    Cell dimension of asperities (Y)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a fuel cell accessory (76) including electric motor (42a) for operating air compressor, that is connected to a power supply line (72) through a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (79). An electric accessory (78) including windshield wiper motor (82) and power window motor (84) is connected to a power supply line (73), through a DC-DC converter (90).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle. Auxiliary electric system can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell and electric accessories are connected to different power supply lines, the accessories can be set to different voltage specifications depending on the applications, thus allowing the electric system to have better energy efficiency and to be constructed at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of supplying power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Electric motor (42a)    Power supply lines (72,73)    Fuel cell accessory (76)    Electric accessory (78)    DC-DC converters (79,90)    Windshield wiper motor (82)    Power window motor (84)
NOVELTY - The electric system (10) has an auxiliary electric system (100) comprising an electric storage device (70) and a power supply line (73), and a DC to DC converter (74) which performs bidirectional voltage conversion. The electric storage device of the auxiliary system operable under a voltage lower than a voltage output from fuel cell is connected to the DC to DC converter through power supply line (73). An electric accessory (78) other than fuel cell accessory is connected to power supply line (73).    USE - Electric system for fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric system is versatile and inexpensive to construct and can continuously operate the fuel cell for a long period of time even in event of failure of DC to DC converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of supplying electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric system.    Electric system (10)    Power supply line (73)    DC to DC converter (74)    Electric accessory (78)    Auxiliary power system (100)
NOVELTY - The device has an optical sensing device e.g. photo sensor, responding to a change in distance relative to a fluid enclosure, where the change in distance is a function of one dimension (102) of the enclosure. The distance comprises the distance between the enclosure and a cavity adjacent to the enclosure. The sensing device detects an observable property of the enclosure in proportion to the distance between the enclosure and the cavity. The enclosure is located in a part of the cavity. The sensor detects an amount of light in proportion to the change in dimension.    USE - Device for forming a fluid enclosure i.e. refillable fluid enclosure, for storing fuels such as hydrogen gas, liquid and hydrogen carriers, and for determining state of conditions such as state of charge property, temperature of the fluid enclosure, pressure of the fluid enclosure, duration of time before the fluid enclosure is empty, degree of degradation of the fluid enclosure, unsafe condition and predicted lifetime of the fluid enclosure, in a fluidic system i.e. fuel cell system of an electronic device (claimed), solid component and hybrid system. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, satellite phone, personal digital assistant, laptop computer, computer accessory, ultra mobile computer, display, personal audio or video player, medical device, TV, transmitter, receiver, lighting device, and flashlight or electronic toy.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents the use of the fluid enclosure and reduces or increases the flow of fluid transferred to or from the fluid enclosure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fluidic system for an electronic device, comprising a fluid enclosure    (2) a method for monitoring a state of a fluid enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a component and dimensions associated with deformation.    Component (100)    Dimensions (102-112)
NOVELTY - The battery box (18) has a bottom wall (20), top wall (22) and two side walls (24,26). A rear wall (28) is extended from the bottom wall to top wall, joining together with bottom wall, top wall and side walls to define a battery retention chamber and an opening in the front for passage of a battery. A pair of prongs is extended in parallel from the side wall opposite to retention chamber, together configured to slidably receive a solenoid.    USE - Battery box for use in vehicle (claimed) such as all terrain vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be secured in the battery box reliably, such that the installation, removal and securement of battery can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front perspective view of battery box with battery.    Battery box (18)    Bottom wall (20)    Top wall (22)    Side walls (24,26)    Rear wall (28)
NOVELTY - The method of producing a fuel cell, comprises compressing fuel cells having a membrane electrode assembly and a gas diffusion media at a first pressure of 100-300 p.s.i, compressing the fuel cells at a second pressure of 50 p.s.i. higher than the first pressure, compressing the fuel cells at a third pressure lower than the second pressure, assembling the fuel cells to form a fuel cell stack, and installing finishing hardware (158) on the fuel cells. The third pressure is substantially equal to the first pressure. The fuel cells are compressed at 20-40 degrees C and at a relative humidity of 20-50%.    USE - The method is useful for producing a fuel cell, which is useful as a power plant for the generation of electric power in a vehicle, useful as stationary electric power plants in buildings and residences and as portable power in video cameras and computers and useful for generating electricity to charge batteries or providing power for an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures economical and effective production of the fuel cell with high efficiency, improved shorting resistance, high durability, substantially pollution-free, high flexibility and desired energy output level in improved manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of producing a fuel cell stack; and    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a flow diagram of a fuel cell stack assembly process.    Process for assembling fuel cell stack (148)    Installing stack repeating units and end units (150)    Compressing the stack at a targeted compression load (152)    Compressing the stack at a higher compression load (154)    Compressing the stack at a lower compression load (156)    Installing finishing hardware. (158)
NOVELTY - The rotor is rotated (100) and the total harmonic distortion (THD) is measured (120) using a power analyzer connected to the motor winding, or based on the back electromotive force generated during rotation. The THD is compared (130) with a baseline THD and the improper rotor assembly is judged when the difference between the THD and baseline THD is more than 10%.    USE - Evaluation method of permanent magnet motor e.g. embedded or surface-mounted motor used in fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in high temperature applications.    ADVANTAGE - The permanent magnet motor can be easily and reliably evaluated based on the measured total harmonic distortion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a permanent magnet motor evaluation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the permanent magnet motor evaluation process.    Rotor rotation step (100)    Total harmonic distortion determination step (120)    Comparison step of total harmonic distortion and baseline (130)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has two or more large format prismatic lithium-ion cells with specific energy of 200 Wh/kg or more. The large format prismatic lithium-ion cell has a positive electrode (19), a negative electrode (17), an electrolyte, a homogenous microporous membrane with a hot-melt adhesive, an engineering plastics, a tackifier and a filler having average particle size of 50 mu m or less, and a battery cell case (13).    USE - Battery pack is used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, power-assist hybrid electric vehicles and standby power stations. Can also be used for cellular phones and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack has two or more large format prismatic lithium-ion cells with specific energy of 200 Wh/kg or more. The large format prismatic lithium-ion cell has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, a homogenous microporous membrane with a hot-melt adhesive, an engineering plastics, a tackifier and a filler having average particle size of 50 mu m or less, and a battery cell case. The battery cell case has aluminum foil-laminated plastic film. The positive electrode is lithium-ion positive electrode. The negative electrode is lithium-ion negative electrode. The electrolyte is liquid lithium-ion electrolyte or polymer lithium-ion electrolyte. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) large format prismatic lithium-ion cell; and    (2) manufacture of large format prismatic lithium-ion cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the large format prismatic lithium-ion cell.    Battery cell case (13)    Sealed terminal side (15)    Negative electrode (17)    Bondable separator membrane (18)    Positive electrode (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a flow channel cover plate on anode current collector and adapted to collect a cathode product of the fuel cell, where a top side of the flow channel cover plate is adapted to transport a cathode reactant of the fuel cell, a bottom side of the flow channel cover plate is adapted to transport an anode product of the fuel cell, and fuel cell modules (300e) are stacked together.    USE - Fuel cell for portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell achieves efficient removal and recycle of water, and further avoids the problem that the anode is blocked by carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises fuel cell modules including cathode current collector; anode current collector above the cathode current collector; first membrane electrode assembly between the anode current collector and the cathode current collector; and flow channel cover plate on the anode current collector and adapted to collect a cathode product of the fuel cell, where a top side of the flow channel cover plate is adapted to transport a cathode reactant of the fuel cell, a bottom side of the first flow channel cover plate is adapted to transport an anode product of the fuel cell, and the first fuel cell modules are stacked together.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assembly has fuel cell plates (12), each plate having flow channels (20) and aperture, the apertures being aligned to form a manifold in fluid communication with the flow channels, in which a fluid is caused to flow through the manifold; and heater (22) in thermal communication with an edge (28) forming the apertures. The heater melts ice formed in the assembly during a start-up operation and militates against fluid condensation and ice formation in the fuel cell assembly.    USE - A fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is provided with apparatus for quickly and efficiently melting ice during start-up of fuel cell stack in subfreezing temperatures; and for heating the assembly to militate against water condensation accumulation at outlets manifolds of the assembly, and to militate against subsequent formation of ice in the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A portion of the fuel cell plates is treated with a hydrophilic material comprising silicon oxide, hafnium oxide, zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, tin oxide, tantalum pentoxide, niobium pentoxide, molybdenum oxide, iron oxide, ruthenium oxide, metastable oxynitrides, non-stoichiometric metal oxides, and oxynitrides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a fragmentary top plan view of the fuel cell plate of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell plate (12)    Outlet aperture (18)    Flow channels (20)    Heater (22)    Hydrophilic portion (23)    Edge (28)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a fuel cell polyazole membrane (I) comprises: dissolving a polyazole with a water stable polyazole solubilizing acid for forming a polyazole-acid solution; applying a layer of the solution to a support for forming a polyazole-acid film; contacting the film with water for forming a polyazole-acid gel; and contacting the gel with a doping acid for forming (I).    USE - The method is useful for preparing a polyazole membrane, which is useful for fuel cells operated at high temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient and economic for making fuel cell membranes. (I) can be used in fuel cells operated at high temperatures for providing high carbon monoxide tolerance, fast electrochemical reaction kinetics, a water management-free system, favorable heat exchanger requirements and higher quality waste heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a gel comprising a polyazole and sulfonic acid, methane sulfonic acid, trifluoromethane sulfonic acid, trifluoromethane carboxylic acid, benzene sulfonic acid, chloro-sulfonic acid, and/or fluoro-sulfonic acid.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises metal particles including aluminum, magnesium, silicon or zinc; and a catalyst.    USE - Composition for producing hydrogen upon reaction of the composition with water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition can prevent formation of the passivation layer of products on a metal surface, thus allowing the use of metals, or other passivated metals, for the generation of hydrogen from water at close to neutral pH.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing a metal-catalyst composition, comprising providing metal particles that are sufficiently electropositive that the bare surface of the particles will react with water to effect a water split reaction; selecting a catalyst to catalyze the water split reaction, and blending the particles and the catalyst into intimate physical contact with one another;    (2) a method for producing hydrogen comprising reacting metal particles with water in the presence of a catalyst at a pH of 4-10 to produce reaction products which include hydrogen; and    (3) a metal-catalyst system for generating hydrogen from a water split reaction, comprising the composition, water, and a mechanism for containing the system.    The catalyst comprises water-soluble inorganic salt(s) to facilitate the reacting of the metal particles with the water. The system has been adapted for a device, i.e. hydrogen fuel cell requiring a hydrogen source.
NOVELTY - The thermal management system (20) has a manifold (32) fastened to energy storage system (ESS) enclosure (28). A cooling tube has scalloped outer surface in thermal contact with lithium ion cells arranged in a predetermined pattern in a battery pack (22). A deformable thermal pad (38) is arranged between cooling tube and cells.    USE - Battery pack thermal management system for use in electric vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency is optimized, and life span and efficiency of the battery pack are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the manifold.    Thermal management system (20)    Battery pack (22)    ESS enclosure (28)    Manifold (32)    Thermal pad (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (48) comprises a fuel cell stack (52) having a cathode supply passage (34') for providing oxygen and an anode supply passage (40') for providing fuel. A turbocharger (62) in communication with a cathode exhaust passage (35') is mechanically coupled to a fuel recirculation pump (56) connected between an anode exhaust passage (42') and the anode supply passage. A pressure in the cathode exhaust passage drives the turbocharger that operates the recirculation pump to recirculate the fuel from the anode exhaust passage to the anode supply passage.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An efficiency of the fuel cell system is increased by facilitating fuel recirculation. The weight and the cost of the fuel cell system are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel recirculation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen fuel cell system.    Cathode supply passage (34')    Cathode exhaust passage (35')    Anode supply passage (40')    Anode exhaust passage (42')    Fuel cell system (48)    Fuel cell stack (52)    Fuel recirculation pump (56)    Turbo charger (62)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus controls the charging/discharging of battery mounted in hybrid vehicle. A selection unit selects one of the upper limits of charging/discharging of battery according to the operation pattern of motor.    USE - Control apparatus of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency is improved, even if the temperature of battery exists in the high temperature region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the relationship between temperature of battery and upper limit of charging/discharging of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material consists of lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide fine particles (A), and lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide fine particles (B) consisting of manganese as transition metal. Fine particles (A) are obtained by pulverizing a lithium compound, transition-metal compound(s) of manganese, nickel and/or cobalt, and an additive which suppresses grain growth, in a liquid medium to obtain a slurry, spray-drying the slurry, and baking the dried fine particles. Particles (B) have a spinel structure.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of lithium secondary batteries (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and portable apparatuses including, but not limited to, notebook computers, mobile telephones, hand-held video cameras, electronic book players, printers, calculators, toys, game machine devices, and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has improved load characteristics, economical efficiency, voltage increase proof property, and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material consists of a mixture of lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide fine particles (A), and lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide fine particles (B) consisting of manganese as transition metal. Fine particles (A) are obtained by pulverizing a lithium compound, transition-metal compound(s) of manganese, nickel and/or cobalt, and an additive which suppresses grain growth during baking and sintering, in a liquid medium, uniformly dispersing the components to obtain a slurry, spray-drying the slurry, and baking the dried fine particles. Particles (B) have a spinel structure (space group Fd-3m (No. 227)).
NOVELTY - The temperature of the fuel cell during electric power generation stop is detected. The fuel cell performance recovery control operation is performed if the detected temperature of the fuel cell has fallen below a predetermined temperature set to temperature higher than sub-zero temperature.    USE - Performance recovery method for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently carry out performance recovery operation for the fuel cell system, even if the temperature of the fuel cell does not fall below sub-zero temperature during electric power generation stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the starting control operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with improved charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium-containing oxide (Li1+x-a(MnyM1-y)1-xO2+/-b), where a is 0-0.3 (excluding 0 and 0.3), b is 0-0.1 (excluding 0 and 0.1), x is 0-0.4 (excluding 0 and 0.4), y is 0-1 (excluding 0), 1+x-a is 0.95-1.15 (excluding 0.95 and 1.15), and M is transition metal (excluding manganese), preferably nickel and/or cobalt. An aqueous acid used in manufacture of positive electrode active material is nitric acid aqueous solution. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Reference pole (3)    Separator (4)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell case has a housing (32) that accommodates a fuel cell via a mounting structure (30). The housing has an opening which avoids the neck of the fuel cell mounting structure. A cover (70) equipped with a flange (74) covers the neck of the fuel cell mounting structure, in which the flange is fixed to the inner surface of the housing.    USE - Fuel cell case for fuel cell used as power supply in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell cover can be more easily positioned, by inserting the cover in the opening provided in the fuel cell case housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell attached to the case with the fuel cell mounting structure.    Fuel cell mounting structure (30)    Fuel cell housing (32)    Seat (34)    Cover (70)    Flange (74)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) consists of metal separators (18,20) which clamps an electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (16). The metal separator is located in the exit side of the reactive gas flow path. The average pressure loss of inlet port buffer (36a) and exit buffer (36b) is set below the average pressure loss of reactive fuel gas flow path.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The desired electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be ensured by supplying the reactive gas uniformly to reactive-gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows exploded perspective view of the duel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (16)    Metal separator (18,20)    Inlet port buffer (36a)    Exit buffer (36b)
NOVELTY - A bypass pipe (31) connects upstream and downstream of a cooler (22), and a bypass valve (32) adjusts amount of air flowing through cooler. A check valve (33) positioned in path of bypass pipe is opened when difference of internal pressure of bypass pipe and backing pressure of check valve is more than a preset value. A backing pressure inlet pipe (34) introduces downstream pressure of cooler as backing pressure of check valve. An air release pipe (35) is extended from backing pressure inlet pipe, and a relief valve (351) is provided for opening/closing pipe (35).    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Flow path of air is switched even when pressure loss in a bypass pipe is small, and power consumption of the motor vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooler (22)    Bypass pipe (31)    Bypass valve (32)    Check valve (33)    Backing pressure inlet pipe (34)    Air release pipe (35)    Relief valve (351)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (7) detects whether the drying process is performed at the time of breakdown of the system. The moisture processing is performed at the system start-up time when it is judged that the drying process is performed at the time of system breakdown.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The output performance of the fuel cell is improved immediately after the start-up of the system.    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 apparatus (7)    Temperature sensor (46)    Voltage sensor (72)
NOVELTY - The system has an estimation unit that estimates the size of the water droplet flowing through the surface of a membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell. An estimation unit estimates the moving speed of the water droplet based on the estimated size of the water droplet. An estimation unit estimates the water distribution on the surface of the membrane electrode assembly, based on the estimated moving speed of the water droplet. A controller controls the electric power generation of the membrane electrode assembly, based on the estimated water distribution.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presumed precision of the water distribution is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control process of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode (2) in which a cathode-mix layer containing carbonaceous material on the single surface or the both surface of a negative electrode collector is formed. The cathode-mix layer has pore diameter of 0.9 mu m or more as measured with mercury porosimeter having density of more than 1.7 g/cm3.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for portable apparatus, motor vehicle, bicycle and two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent productivity, and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a negative electrode in which a cathode-mix layer containing carbonaceous material on the single surface or the both surface of a negative electrode collector is formed. The cathode-mix layer has pore diameter of 0.9 mu m or more as measured with mercury porosimeter having density of more than 1.7 g/cm3. The carbonaceous material is amorphous material such as graphite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a coolant manifold (1) attached to a stack main portion (50) having several single cells (51). Several coolant flow paths differing in cross-sectional area are formed in parallel for supplying coolant for each single fuel cell of a fuel cell stack (40) through a manifold chamber (11) of a coolant manifold.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is cooled efficiently by supplying coolant appropriately to each single cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the coolant flow path in the fuel cell stack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant manifold (1)    Manifold chamber (11)    Communicating hole (31)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Stack main portion (50)    Single cell (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has two box-shaped housings (51,52) comprising open surfaces into which the anode off gas emitted form a fuel cell flows. A partition plate (53) is inserted between the open surfaces of housings, such that the outer peripheral portion of the plate is joined by the edges of the open surfaces of housings. A communication hole (531) connecting a retention chamber (61) and a mixing chamber (62) is formed in the plate.    USE - Dilution apparatus for processing anode off gas emitted from fuel cell of fuel cell system in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the air tightness between the outer peripheral portion if partition plate and the edge of open surface of housings is improved, the increase of the concentration of the gas in the interior space of housing is controlled, so that the anode off gas flowing into the interior space of the housing is diluted reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of dilution apparatus.    Dilution apparatus (50)    Housings (51,52)    Partition plate (53)    Retention chamber (61)    Mixing chamber (62)    Communication hole (531)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltage of a storage battery after charging/discharging stop of the storage battery, and computing balanced open end voltage. A remaining-capacity is detected corresponding to the balanced open end voltage based on a correlating equation or correlation table of a predetermined open end voltage versus another remaining-capacity. Temperature of the storage battery is measured at an elapsed time.    USE - Storage battery's remaining-capacity detection method for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detection of remaining-capacity with high precision by estimating the quick change accompanying polarization and a late change separately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining-capacity detector of a storage battery comprising a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a remaining-capacity detection method of a storage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electric power supply control apparatus has a electric power supply battery judgment unit that carries out power supply to the electrical component from the primary or secondary battery based on the ignition on and off. The electric power supply battery judgment unit carries out power supply to the electrical component from the secondary battery when the ignition is off, the engine is stopped and the automatic stop forbidden condition which prohibits the automatic stop control is satisfied.    USE - Electric power supply control apparatus of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The engine stop control can be performed reliably at the time of the stop after the automatic stop forbidden condition is released.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation carried out by the electric power supply control apparatus during the transition from the running state to the stop state. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A metal hydride (2) is thermally decomposed and hydrogen is produced. Then, the non-decomposed metal hydride is subjected to hydrolysis and hydrogen is produced. Then, an aqueous solution of alkali is added to the metal produced by thermal decomposition reaction, to obtain hydrogen. The metal hydride is selected from calcium hydride, magnesium alanate and/or alane (aluminum trihydride). The aqueous alkali solution is selected from lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide.    USE - Method for producing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cells used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides high yield of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container for metal hydride (1)    Metal hydride (2)    Heating unit (3)    Water supply unit (7)    Aqueous alkali solution supply unit (8)
NOVELTY - A hydride (a) (24) is subjected to hydrolysis process, to produce hydrogen. Then, hydride (b) (25) is subjected to thermolysis reaction using heat produced from hydrolysis reaction. Thus, method for producing hydrogen is carried out.    USE - Method for producing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cells used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides hydrogen. The fuel cells comprising the hydrogen have excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydride (a) (24) is subjected to hydrolysis process, to produce hydrogen. Then, hydride (b) (25) is subjected to thermolysis reaction using heat produced from hydrolysis reaction. Thus, method for producing hydrogen is carried out. Waste heat generated from fuel cell is used for heating. Combustion gas or an electrical resistance heat source is further used for heating. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the hydrogen generator.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (21)    Reaction container-A (22)    Reaction container-B (23)    Hydride-a (24)    Hydride-b (25)
NOVELTY - The module has purified hydrogen collection members provided for accommodating laminating metal sheets with up-and-down penetration gap. A pore is formed on reinforcement members (91-93) with laminated metal sheets, where the reinforcement member is arranged on both sides of the purified hydrogen collection member. The stacked metal sheets consist of dissimilar metals in alternatively arranged manner. A hydrogen-permeable membrane is joined to surface of an up-and-down reinforcement member after joining the dissimilar metal sheets.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable membrane module for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The purified hydrogen collection member and the reinforcement members can be joined at once, so that the mass production of the hydrogen-permeable membrane module can be realized. The module can be processed by etching so that the metal sheets are easily controllable to realize cost reduction and weight reduction. Thick-boardizing of fine mesh can be performed on the laminated metal sheets. The intensity of the reinforcement member is enhanced and the durability of the hydrogen-permeable membrane module can be improved. The circulation resistance of the purified hydrogen from the hydrogen-permeable membrane side can be suppressed. Low temperature and low-pressure conditions are possible during the joining of the purified hydrogen collection member and the reinforcement members. The thermal or mechanical damage of the hydrogen-permeable membrane at the time of joining can be reduced. The freedom degree of the hydrogen output opening is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a hydrogen-permeable membrane module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reinforcement member (91-93)
NOVELTY - The carbon nanotube containing structure has resin and carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube fine aggregate area ratio and carbon nanotube area ratio are set to be 10% or more and 25% or more, respectively, while observing carbon nanotube for every predetermined space interval in thickness direction using microscope.    USE - Carbon nanotube containing structure for use in packaging of components of electric and semiconductor devices, film for overhead projectors used in clean semiconductor manufacturing room, antistatic tapes of magnetic recordings, electron gun, field emission display, flat panel display like LCD, electroluminescent display, etc., electrical double layer capacitor, battery, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A carbon nanotube containing structure which fully exhibits electroconductive assignment effect can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composite structure that includes carbon nanotube containing structure on both sides of base material; and    (2) observation method of carbon nanotube containing structure.
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (102) has a substrate film (104), and catalyst (103) dispersed into the substrate film.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for manufacturing reactor (claimed) and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer has high adhesiveness with respect to the support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the catalyst layer provided on support.    Support (101)    Catalyst layer (102)    Catalyst (103)    Substrate film (104)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has battery sets (20) with serially connected batteries (21), which are connected in parallel between positive electrode electrically-conductive board (11) and negative electrode electrically-conductive board (12). The positive electrode and negative electrode of battery are electrically connected with the signal connecting terminal of battery protective circuit module.    USE - Battery module for hybrid car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The protective circuit detects the battery abnormality quickly based on change of electric current and voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of battery module.    Battery module (1)    Positive electrode electrically-conductive board (11)    Negative electrode electrically-conductive board (12)    Battery sets (20)    Batteries (21)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate unit has positive collector plate (5) and negative collector plate which are connected to respective positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate by several welding portions (7). The positioning holes (23) are formed on the edge portion of each electrode plate. The welding portion is formed in the connecting surface between collector and electrode plates so that the welding portion is not aligned with the positioning hole.    USE - Electrode plate unit for battery (claimed) such as nickel-metal-hydride secondary battery used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the positive and the negative electrode plates due to flashing on the positive electrode is suppressed. The connecting strength between electrode and collector plates and collecting efficiency are improved, thus the reliability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the portion in which the collector plate is arranged in the electrode plate unit.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Collector plate (5)    Protruding portion (5a)    Welding portion (7)    Positioning hole (23)
NOVELTY - The structure has a plate body, and two condensing pieces, where each condensing piece comprises two fin groups. The fin groups are positioned on the surface of the plate body in interval, where each fin group has multiple fins. The space between adjacent fins of each fin group forms multiple passages, where gaseous water flows through the passages. Multiple passages of the fin groups form U-shaped, n-shaped, V-shaped or A-shaped flow field. The condensing pieces are arranged on the plate body. A baffle plate protrudes upward from the plate body and is positioned between the fin groups.    USE - Condenser structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a condenser structure.
NOVELTY - The plate has a rib (3) equipped with multiple independent metal plating areas (4) between gas flow passages (2) e.g. direct passage flow fields. The metal plating areas are equipped with a connecting point (5). Back side of a printed circuit board (PCB) plate (1) is equipped with a lead. One end of the lead is electrically connected to one metal plating area (4) through the connecting point. Another end of the lead is collected to a terminal through a resistor. Back side of the PCB plate has two bonding pads. The resistor is fixed between the bonding pads through a point connection.    USE - Flow field plate for testing local current density of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The flow field plate can specifically divide the metal plating areas, and can realize two-dimension local current testing. The flow field plate is simple in structure and convenient to use. The plate can be processed with reduced processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flow field plate.    Printed circuit board plate (1)    Gas flow passages (2)    Rib (3)    Independent metal plating areas (4)    Connecting point (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a frame bracket (2) fixed on a direction column vertical pipe (4) of a frame (3) to allow placing of a storage battery (1), and an installation supporting lug (5) welded on the direction column vertical pipe. The frame bracket is fixed on the installation supporting lug utilizing a bolt to make the storage battery vertical relative to a horizontal plane when the storage battery is placed into the frame bracket. A front side of the frame bracket is connected with a baffle plate (6).    USE - Storage battery installation structure for use in a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively prevents the overflow of the electrolyte of the storage battery, ensures the normal and the reliable use of the storage battery, and assembles or changes the storage battery conveniently and quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a storage battery installation structure.    Storage battery (1)    Frame bracket (2)    Frame (3)    Direction column vertical pipe (4)    Installation supporting lug (5)    Baffle plate (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a position and a vehicle speed of an accelerator pedal when the position and vehicle speed of the accelerator pedal reach the shift point. A rotating speed of a drive motor is adjusted to a target rotating speed. The target rotating speed is in a shift operation when being adjusted to the target rotating speed, and an output torque of the drive motor is reduced to a scheduled value when the position and vehicle speed of the accelerator pedal are reached in a shift point.    USE - Shift controlling method for a pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables realization of the shift operation under the condition of not reducing the vehicle speed, improves the handling property of the vehicle, and exerts the motor efficiency adequately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a shift control system for a pure electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a pure electric vehicle shift controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a brake switch (4) and a starting switch (8) connected with an input end of brake signal of an engine control unit (ECU) controller (1), and a speed sensor (5) whose output end is connected with an input end of velocity signal of the controller. An output end of a rotational speed sensor (6) is connected with an input end of rotational speed signal of the controller, and an output end of a gearing control unit (7) is connected with an input end of gearing signal of the controller. Two output ends of the controller are connected with the clutch motor and the motor, respectively.    USE - Power assembly operation and control system for a small pure electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts self-adaptation control for the motor, automatic clutch and the speed change mechanism. The assembly is simple and compact in structure, light in weight, and the production cost of the assembly is low. The power performance of whole car is improved, and the automatic shifting gear can be realized. The assembly improves the drive comfort, and fulfills the demands for power, economy and whole car cost of the small electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power assembly operation and control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine control unit controller (1)    Brake switch (4)    Speed sensor (5)    Rotational speed sensor (6)    Gearing control unit (7)    Starting switch (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing and assembling a bar Fresnel lens, a temperature-sensitive rotor, a bar permanent magnet and an energy gain step, where the lens is mounted above the rotor. A convex mirror face is directed downwards to temperature-sensitive blades of the rotor. The bar permanent magnet and the energy gain step are mounted between the lens and the rotor respectively at left and right sides, and a certain gap is formed between the permanent magnet and the energy gain step as an entrance port of solar radiation.    USE - Method for utilizing a solar negative thermomagnetic effect to drive an engine of a temperature-sensitive rotor (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits utilization of solar negative thermomagnetic effect to drive an engine of the temperature-sensitive rotor of a vehicle, in a simple manner and with reduced power while avoiding pollution from the engine. The method permits utilization of high power for constructing a power station of above 1000 megawatts, and permits manufacturing of an engine in an easy manner and without fossil energy consumption. The method permits conversion of magnetic energy of the permanent magnet and elastic force caused by deformation of the memory alloy into effective mechanical energy for rotation of the temperature-sensitive rotor so as to drive the generator to generate electric power or drive other machines to work in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a temperature-sensitive blade comprising a temperature-sensitive ferromagnetic surface    (2) a memory alloy curved leg made of memory alloy material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a temperature-sensitive rotor engine.
NOVELTY - Preparing hydrogen for fuel cell comprises (1) using borohydride, hydroxide, and water to prepare basic borohydride solution, injecting basic borohydride solution into water absorbing material, vacuum drying to obtain borohydride hydrogen storage material packed by water absorbing material; (2) adding catalyst precursor solution for catalyst precursor solution to form gel; catalyst precursor solution is deoxidized by borohydride to be catalyst metal which is evenly distributed in the gel, borohydride hydrolyzes catalyst metal to produce hydrogen.    USE - The method is useful for preparing hydrogen for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen storage materials prepared has stable capability where it is convenient to store. It controls the releasing speed of hydrogen, and does not need to filter the prepared hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing hydrogen for fuel cell comprises (1) using borohydride, hydroxide, and water to prepare basic borohydride solution, injecting basic borohydride solution into water absorbing material to form borohydride gel solution, vacuum drying at room temperature to obtain borohydride hydrogen storage material packed by water absorbing material, weight proportion of borohydride, hydroxide, and water absorbing material is 100:0.01-50:0.1-25; (2) adding catalyst precursor solution in hydrogen storage material for catalyst precursor solution to be absorbed by borohydride hydrogen storage material packed by water absorbing material and form gel; catalyst precursor solution is deoxidized by borohydride to be catalyst metal which is evenly distributed in the gel, the borohydride hydrolyzes the catalyst metal to produce hydrogen.
NOVELTY - A chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulphonic acid copolymer mixed film comprising chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulphonic acid copolymer is prepared by (1) forming film casting solution; (2) forming homogeneous film casting solution; (3) forming film; (4) cross-linking in 2 mol/L water solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and washing by de-ionized water until it is neutral to form film cross-linked with sulfuric acid; and (5) drying in vacuum at room temperature for 24 hours.    USE - The chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulfonic acid copolymer mixed film is useful as methanol fuel cell film directly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, raw material is rich, price is low, and cost is low. The film has low methanol penetrance and high proton transmission rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulphonic acid copolymer mixed film comprising chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulphonic acid copolymer with weight ratio of 1:0.1-0.7 is prepared by (1) dissolving chitosan by water solution of formic acid at 80 degrees C during stirring to form film casting solution; (2) adding acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulfonic acid copolymer solution in film casting solution which is formic acid solution of chitosan and stirring at 80 degrees C to form homogeneous film casting solution; (3) filtering, deaerating in still condition, casting on glass plate, and drying to form film; (4) cross-linking in 2 mol/L water solution of H2SO4 and washing by de-ionized water until it is neutral to form film cross-linked with H2SO4; and (5) drying in vacuum at room temperature for 24 hours. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation method of the chitosan and acrylic-2-acrylamide-2-methylpropylsulphonic acid copolymer mixed film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a temperature sensor (18) for measuring the temperature of a fuel cell stack (2). A control device (20) estimates the residual water volume inside the fuel cell stack based on the measured temperature of the fuel cell stack when power generation is shut down. The control device estimates the residual water volume to be smaller when the temperature is higher.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual water volume is estimated without causing the deterioration of the volumetric efficiency by estimating residual water volume by using a simple constitution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system constitution diagram illustrating the example of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Current sensor (16)    Temperature sensor (18)    Control device (20)    Power generation shutting down temperature storage unit (23)
NOVELTY - Process for producing a microporous coating or structure on a metallic substrate, comprises: selecting one or more alloys, each containing two or more phases, where the alloying elements of which are capable of providing a thin metallic film containing fine grains rather than a solid solution; electrochemically depositing the alloys on the metallic substrate; optionally adding a layer of the substrate metal on top of the alloy layer; and preferably attacking one of the metals or phases by chemical or electrochemical etching, leaving a microporous layer on the substrate surface.    USE - (I) is useful in the production of: fuel cells; catalysts; microfilters; and heat exchangers and heat transfer devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process reduces friction and avoids galling for producing a microporous coating or structure on a metallic substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a microporous coating or structure obtained by deposition of an alloy on a metallic substrate, where the alloy comprises two or more phases, one of which can be selectively dissolved in a solution that will not significantly attack the other phase or phases, where the two or more metallic phases have different chemical compositions, grain sizes (metallurgical microstructures) or crystallographic parameters, such as atomic lattice constant or texture crystallographic orientation, and the coating or structure being produced by the process.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (40) generates the electric power through chemical reaction between fuel gas and reactive gas. A radiator (50L) cools the fuel cell by passing the cooling water with respect to the fuel cell. The radiator is adjacently placed respectively on right and left sides of fuel cell of vehicle in width direction.    USE - Saddle riding type fuel cell vehicle e.g. three-wheeled vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle and four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling effect of fuel cell is improved and the pressure loss is reduced by shortening the cooling water pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of saddle riding type fuel cell vehicle.    Electric pump (21)    Supercharger (22)    Humidifier (30)    Fuel cell (40)    Radiator (50L)
NOVELTY - The microfluidic device has a structure having a base (12) supported by a substrate. A microtube (10) having peripheral portion (14) surrounding the base, has microchannel portions (18) that are connected to inlet and outlet ports (26,32) in the base. A drive electrode vibrates the microtube and a sensing electrode senses the deflection of the microtube. The property of the fluid is determined based on the output from the sensing electrode.    USE - Microfluidic device for determining property of fluid in e.g. drug infusion system, fuel cell system, drug and chemicals mixing system.    ADVANTAGE - The property of the fluid can be measured effectively. The desirable performance and structural aspects of the microfluidic device can be promoted by appropriately selecting the vibration mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for measuring property of fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the microtube for the microfluidic device.    Microtube (10)    Base (12)    Peripheral portion (14)    Microchannel portion (18)    Inlet port (26)    Outlet port (32)
NOVELTY - A solar energy power system has a tracking system for moving photovoltaic solar panel in response to movement of sun, after delivery of a renewable energy power system to remote or commercial location. An alternative power system supplies back-up power after delivery of system to location, has fuel storage container connected to back-up generator. An energy storage system has batteries (40) for supplying back-up power. The transportation of renewable system to location is performed using vehicle. An output cord supplies power to location after delivery of system.    USE - Portable hybrid power assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The transportation of renewable energy power system to location is performed efficiently using vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy provision method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portable hybrid power assembly.    Portable hybrid power assembly (30)    Trailer (32)    Generator (36)    Fuel tank (38)    Batteries (40)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (1) is controlled by a control unit (15). Feeding of oxygen gas is interrupted during initial step. Electrical consumption phase is set so as to drawn out the hold current from the fuel cell until the pressure in the pressure sensor (121) reaches water vapor pressure.    USE - Shut down procedure for electricity delivery system for supplying electricity to fuel cell mounted in automotive vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Controlled and rapid shut-down of fuel cell can be achieved, without the need for feeding the nitrogen. Gas consumption is reduced since overall voltage of the terminals of the fuel cell drops closer to zero., even at very low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric power production system.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Control unit (15)    Oxygen feed valve (120)    Pressure sensor (121)    Purge valve (122)
NOVELTY - The device (6) has intermittent charging units (14) for intermittently charging a telematic box (4) using a battery (12) when a motor vehicle is stopped. Detection units (20) detect presence of a communication network (10) e.g. global system for mobile communications (GSM) type mobile network, that allows a communication to or from the box. The inhibition units (18) inhibit the units (14) such that the box is not charged and charged when the detection units does not detect the presence of the communication network and detect the presence of the communication network, respectively.    USE - Device for controlling charging of a telematic box of a telematic system (claimed) embarked in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inhibition units inhibit the intermittent charging units such that the telematic box is not charged and charged when the detection units does not detect the presence of the communication network and detect the presence of the communication network, respectively, thus reducing the risk of probabilities of occurrence of discharge of the battery in the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling charging of a telematic box embarked in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a structure of a telematic system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Telematic system (2)    Telematic box (4)    Telematic box charging controlling device (6)    Communication network (10)    Battery (12)    Intermittent charging units (14)    Inhibition units (18)    Detection units (20)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle power cable has a flat conductor element (10) that is surrounded by an insulation element (14), and another flat conductor element (12) is surrounded by another insulation element. A shielding element (16) surrounds the former insulation element and latter insulation element. The former flat conductor element is surrounded by the former insulation element. The latter flat conductor element is surrounded by the latter insulation element, and is arranged such that broad surfaces of the flat conductor elements lie upon each other.    USE - Motor vehicle power cable for use as battery cable in a vehicle with electronic drive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle power cable has a flat conductor element surrounded by an insulation element, and another flat conductor element is surrounded by another insulation element, and thus ensures a small weight, a small overall height and a good electromagnetic compatibility of the motor vehicle power cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a motor vehicle power cable.    Motor vehicle power cable (1)    Flat conductor elements (10,12)    Insulation element (14)    Shielding element (16)    Safety ring. (18)
NOVELTY - The unit has an internal combustion engine (1) with a crankshaft (8) that is supported in a crankcase (5). A generator has a generator housing (20) connected to the crankcase, a stator (36) and a rotor (30) that is firmly-rotatably connected with the crankshaft. An end of a concentric shaft stump (11) is fixedly connected to the crankshaft, and another end of the stump is connected to the rotor. The generator housing has a front plate (21) on a side facing the internal combustion engine, where the plate accommodates a bearing (23) for the shaft stump. The rotor is mounted in a floating manner.    USE - Power generation unit e.g. emergency power generator and power engine, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit requires little space, allows precise guidance of the rotor that is designed for the overall engine power and prevents increase of the load of the crankshaft, thus easily connecting the generator with the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a power generation unit.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Crankcase (5)    Crankshaft (8)    Concentric shaft stump (11)    Generator housing (20)    Front plate (21)    Bearing (23)    Rotor (30)    Stator (36)
NOVELTY - The deionizer has guide plates (100') having several guide holes (110,110'), where each guide plate is arranged at the upper deionizer housing (10), so that the metal ions are uniformly adsorbed onto an ion exchange resin (20) without generating a dead zone in which the cooling water introduced into the housing is not filtered by the ion exchange resin.    USE - Deionizer for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dead zone in the ion exchange resin is prevented to improve the efficiency of fuel cell and stable operation of fuel cell stack is achieved. The structure of ion eliminator is simplified and hence the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ion eliminator for fuel cell vehicle.    Deionizer housing (10)    Ion exchange resin (20)    Guide plate (100')    Guide holes (110,110')
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has stacked electrode structures (14). The electrode structure comprises of the cathode (12) formed on one surface of a base material layer (11) having an electrical insulating property and anode formed on an opposed surface of the base material layer. The electrolyte layer is interposed between the adjacent electrode structures such that a cathode of one electrode structure is located on a surface of the electrolyte layer (15) and an anode (13) of another electrode structure is located on an opposed surface of the electrolyte layer.    USE - Battery for vehicle (claimed) such as EV or HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the heat durability of the battery, by emitting the heat generated in the electrode structure. Restrains the distance between electrodes of the cathode and anode interposing the separator between from the widening due to the effect of vibrations thus the contact area between the bonding tabs and collecting tabs is preserved and preventing the increases in inner resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a component for use in electrode of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a secondary battery constructed.    Base material layer (11)    Cathode (12)    Anode (13)    Stacked electrode structures (14)    Electrolyte layer (15)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an anode (20), a cathode (30), a separator (50) and an electrolyte (40), which stays in connection with the anode and cathode. The electrolyte comprises lithium salt as electrolyte salt and solvent soluble in the lithium salt. The soluble electrolyte salt reacts with the water to a form hydrogenous acid. The electrolyte contains an additive comprising Lewis acid, which reacts with the hydrogenous acid to form electrolyte salt, where the additive is boron trifluoride complex.    USE - Lithium-ion battery for a mobile telephone, camcorder, laptop-computer, electric vehicle and electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery minimizes the adverse interactions, which are initiated by impure water, thus increasing the capacity, stability and durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for prevention of corrosion active cathode material of a lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (10)    Anode (20)    Cathode (30)    Electrolyte (40)    Separator (50)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device comprises a cell unit (20) with a fuel cell (22) and an adjacent electrolysis cell (24). An electrical contact unit (26) is arranged at a side (28) of the fuel cell, which is turned away from the electrolysis cell. Another electrical contact unit is arranged at a side (32) of the electrolysis cell which is turned away from the fuel cell. A third electrical contact unit (38) is arranged between the fuel cell and the electrolysis cell.    USE - Electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device ensures improved characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A switching unit is switched alternatively, that the former electrical contact unit and the third electrical contact unit are electrically connected or the latter electrical contact unit and the third electrical contact unit are electrically connected. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrochemical device, which involves adjusting control unit, electrolysis plant or fuel cell operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cell unit of the electrochemical device.    Cell unit (20)    Fuel cell (22)    Electrolysis cell (24)    Contact units (26,38)    Sides (28,32)
NOVELTY - Gas purification involves introducing gas by an inlet for burning or injecting the exhaust gas transported by a discharge into the water after burning for gas purification, and subjecting the gas-water mixture with ultrasonic waves using ultrasonic generator.    USE - Method for purifying gases, particularly at gas inlet or at gas outlet of a biogas combustion plant and power plant in the inlet and exhaust gas line of a combustion engine and in the gas inlet of a gas cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas purification method enables to purify the gases and utilize the tars and other long chain and short chain gas components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas cleaner, particularly fermentation gas cleaner or exhaust cleaner for use as gas cleaner at gas outlet or gas inlet of a biogas combustion plant and power plant in the inlet and exhaust gas line of a combustion engine and in the gas inlet of a gas cell, which includes pipeline for introducing the gas for burning, and after burning the exhaust gas transported by a discharge is injected into the water after burning for gas purification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of gas cleaning in the exhaust gas channel of a combustion engine or an incinerator.    Reaction chamber (1)    Pipe (2)    Ultrasonic generator (4)    Gas sensors (5)    Gas water mixer (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (1), and a single or multi-level reformer (2) for converting natural gas or sulfureous, hydrocarbon-containing fuel into a molecular hydrogen-containing process gas. A desulfurization cartridge (3) is provided in a natural gas feed line (4) upstream of the reformer. A natural gas or hydrocarbon-containing fuel flow is guided to an afterburner or a reformer burner (6), downstream of the cartridge. A sulfur dioxide sensor (8) is arranged in an exhaust gas flow path of the afterburner or the reformer burner.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The natural gas or hydrocarbon-containing fuel flow is guided to the afterburner or the reformer burner downstream of the cartridge, and the sulfur dioxide sensor is arranged in the exhaust gas flow of the afterburner or the reformer burner, thus preventing sulfur-contamination of the fuel cell.    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 schematic view of a fuel cell system with a steam reformer.    Fuel cell (1)    Single or multi-level reformer (2)    Desulfurization cartridge (3)    Natural gas feed line (4)    Reformer burner (6)    Sulfur dioxide sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The impeller connected to some of the hydrogen-rich fuel gas applied fuel flow field outlets, pumps partially depleted fuel to some of the fuel flow field inlets. The impeller comprises a turbo-compressor (18) that has a turbine (17) which is driven by the hydrogen-rich fuel gas, and a compressor (20) that impels recycle fuel.    USE - Fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The parasitic load on the fuel cell power plant is totally eliminated, as the turbine is driven by hydrogen-rich fuel gas. Use of the turbo-compressor for impelling the recycle fuel completely eliminates the need for a conventional fuel recycle compressor with a drive motor, which is advantageous with respect to system simplicity and system safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell stack of the fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell stack (8)    Hydrogen tank (14)    Turbine (17)    Turbo-compressor (18)    Compressor (20)
NOVELTY - Production of humic acid comprises performing oxidative degradation reaction with oxidant and antifoamer while heating young lignite containing humic acid; centrifuging, filtering supernatant liquid, condensing and drying to obtain water soluble fulvic acid i.e. crude product of fulvic acid; and adding alkali into precipitate obtained in fulvic acid production, centrifuging, neutralizing supernatant liquid by adding acid until pH becomes 1-2, centrifuging and drying precipitate to obtain ulmic acid product.    USE - Method for production of humic acid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can improve yield of fulvic acid and humic acid of young lignite, increase active group in humic acid while producing fulvic acid, fulvic acid salt, ulmic acid and ulmic acid salt, and overcome environmental pollution caused by using nitric acid as oxidative degradation reagent. The method has short process, low cost, simple equipment requirement, mild reaction condition and good application prospect, making it suitable for industrialized production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of humic acid salt comprising performing oxidative degradation reaction with oxidant and antifoamer while heating young lignite containing humic acid; centrifuging, filtering supernatant fluid, adding filtrate to filtrate, condensing and drying to obtain crude product of fulvic acid; and adding alkali to precipitate obtained in fulvic, reacting at certain temperature, centrifuging, condensing and drying supernatant fluid to obtain ulmic acid salt.
NOVELTY - The plant has a fermentor (2), in which biogas production fertilizers containing waste products are fed. An internal combustion engine (3) is connected to the fermentor for supply of mechanical energy. An exhaust from a combustion reactor processes algae containing finished products. A separate unit (5) from the fermentor processes a digestate (D) to a solid fraction (A). An algae reactor (4) feeds a liquid fraction (B) to the plant. A part of the solid fraction is recycled to the fermentor. Ratio of nitrogen and phosphorus in algae reactor fed liquid fraction is 5:10.    USE - Biogas plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant functions as an environmentally friendly recycling system, and creates different beneficial intermediate or final products. The plant avoids the need to maintain a practical optimum algae forming process in the algal reactor. The storage spot for intermediates is limited, so that continuous volume reduction of the intermediates is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for burning biogas by a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a biogas plant.    Solid fraction (A)    Liquid fraction (B)    Digestate (D)    Fermentor (2)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Algae reactor (4)    Separate unit (5)
NOVELTY - The vessel (1) has a reactor chamber (4) in which simultaneous anaerobic and aerobic fermentation occurs. A supply unit (5) carries an organic material e.g. household and garden waste, out of an inlet (6). An outlet (7) leads the material to the reactor chamber. An aerating unit (8) is fixed through the vessel. The reactor chamber serves as a storage for biogas, and is provided with a gas outlet (11). Bottom of the vessel is provided with another gas outlet (15), and is designed as a hinge bottom portion of the vessel.    USE - Reactor vessel for processing an organic material e.g. household and garden waste.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel provides purified liquids that can be reused immediately without damaging the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reactor vessel.    Reactor vessel (1)    Reactor chamber (4)    Supply unit (5)    Inlet (6)    Outlet (7)    Aerating unit (8)    Gas outlets (11, 15)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to the facility producing the biogas (methane gas) in the organic waste including the livestock excretion, the sewage sludge and food garbage supernatant (masking number) etc. with the anaerobic digestion. The invention relates to the facility which improves the existing anaerobic digestion mode and developed. And , in addition while the anaerobic digester was standardized the digestion tank was classified into 4 step and the breeding and digestion process of the other anaerobe were adopted as each single step and the biogas production run was ordered through the analysis of the organic compound, and the acid fermentation and methane fermentation, the facility according to the above was reduced.For this, the invention relates to the independent digestion tank which successively finds way to the organic waste of 4 step, and the next step of the organic waste the independent fire-extinguishing by self-circulation goes on flow is reversely induced in the flow direction the circulating pump is equipped on the top of each single step digestion tank. And over. It has the feature for the screw conveyor being equipped in the lower part of each single step digestion tank and from time to time ejecting the precipitate generated in the digestion process.The anaerobic digester, bio block, adhesion microorganism, suspended microorganism, high efficiency, normalization.Image 1/1    USE - Biogas production    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the biogas production equipment.
NOVELTY - An electrolyzer arrangement (10) includes membrane electrode assembly, two or more electroconductive porous frits (2) on either side of membrane electrode assembly and two or more electroconductive end plates (1) as current collectors. The porous frits are in contact with reactant water, and have proton conductive solid polymer electrode membrane. The electrode membrane is provided between anode (3) to electrolyze water and form protons, and cathode (4) to recombine protons to form hydrogen.    USE - Electrolyzer is used for production of hydrogen (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyzer arrangement includes membrane electrode assembly, two or more electroconductive porous frits on either side of membrane electrode assembly and two or more electroconductive end plates as current collectors. The porous frits are in contact with reactant water, and have proton conductive solid polymer electrode membrane. The electrode membrane is provided between anode to electrolyze water and form protons, and cathode to recombine protons to form hydrogen. The plates have machined flow patterns to allow reactant water to flow efficiently to anode and cathode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrolyzer arrangement.    Electroconductive end plates (1)    Electroconductive porous frits (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Solid polymer electrolyte (5)    Electrolyzer arrangement (10)
NOVELTY - The tower has a gas separation system extracting carbon dioxide from atmosphere. The sensors monitor the carbon dioxide collected by intake rings of zeolite molecular sieves within pneumatic controlled chambers, where the carbon dioxide is transformed into liquid by a compression operation. A vortex thrust extricates greenhouse gas provided by a wind fan or turbofan depending on structural size of a respiring tower. The system is powered by solar energy, wind and self-generated fuel sources.    USE - Stomata tower for selective separation of greenhouse gas such as carbon dioxide and methane, from atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The tower utilizes a neutral technology that easily extracts greenhouse gas from atmosphere without infringement. The tower can be manufactured in a cost effective manner, and quickly assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for isolating selected gases, and gathering the selected gases by synthetic zeolite molecular sieves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a stomata tower system.
NOVELTY - The present invention is related to a method for manufacturing ammonia cracking catalyst, which comprises (a) providing a nickel metal compound and a magnesium oxide; (b) mixing the nickel metal compound and the magnesium oxide by mechanical manner; and (c) combining the nickel metal compound and the magnesium oxide, to manufacture an ammonia cracking catalyst. The method for manufacturing ammonia cracking catalyst of the present invention will not produce exhaust gas and waste water, thus the ammonia cracking catalyst can not only have high cracking efficiency to ammonia component but also avoid block and corrosion of the pipes. Besides, the present invention can avoid pollution made from exhaust gas and waste water, and the ammonia cracking catalyst can reduce the pressure drop during ammonia cracking reaction.
NOVELTY - A sawdust substitute comprises waste paper with water content of 1000-1400 L/kg which is less than or equal to 10%.    USE - Sawdust substitute for compost composition and fermented manure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Water absorbing ability is excellent, fermentation is homogenous, bad odor is not generated and livestock excretions can be steadily processed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) compost composition;    (2) fermented manure; and    (3) manufacture of compost.
(ES2326779-A1)   NOVELTY - Bacillus pathogenicity enhancement involves exposing the strain to temperatures below ambient temperature or other situations of stress.    USE - Method for enhancing Bacillus pathogenicity for use in composition for biological control of Ceratitis capitata pest.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are: (1) a Bacillus bacterial strains obtainable by the method above; (2) a composition comprising the bacterial strains of (1); (3) use of the bacterial strains of (1) or composition of (2) for the biological control of pests; (4) use of the bacterial strains of Bacillus pumilus, for biological control the pest Ceratitis capitata; (5) use of the bacterial strains of Bacillus thuringiensis for biological control of the pest C. capitata; and (6) use of bacteria of the genus Bacillus with at least 95% identity with the 16S RNA region of B. pumilus, or 95% identity with the 16S RNA region of B. thuringiensis for biological control of the pest C. capitata.
NOVELTY - Exhaust gas heat usage system for biogas in cogeneration unit, has internal combustion engine with exhaust pipe connected to boiler, and circulating pipeline connected to autoclave through steam engine    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an exhaust gas heat usage system.    Homogenization unit (1)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Autoclave (6)    Boiler (7)    Steam engine (8)    Exhaust pipe (9)
NOVELTY - Slow release fertilizer comprises metal double hydroxide layers and ion exchanging the anion of layered metal double hydroxide, where anion is introduced between layers of metal double hydroxide.    USE - Slow release fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The slow release fertilizer is eco-friendly and economical, and ensures very good soil acidification prevention effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Slow release fertilizer comprises metal double hydroxide layers of formula (I), and ion exchanging anion of layered metal double hydroxide. (M(1-x)M'x(OH)2)(A)x/nzH2O (I)    A=OH-, NO3-, PO43-, HPO42- or H2PO4-;    M=bivalent metal cation;    M'=trivalent metal cation; and    x=0-1.    N.B.: n and z are not defined in the specification.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the slow release fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the double layers of double hydroxide dipped in silver phosphate depicting soil acidification protecting effect. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Waste recycling involves putting out the waste and obtaining combustible fuel.    USE - Method for recycling waste of poor sanitation landfill and illegal reclamation land for producing fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The waste recycling method ensures reuse of materials and recycled waste for producing fuel, and enables to improve fuel producing method from poor sanitation landfill and illegal reclamation land.
NOVELTY - A solid waste is added to a fermenter and temperature in the fermenter is maintained at mesophilic optimum temperature or thermophilic optimum temperature, to generate methane. The digestate liquor and water from the fermenter is pumped through a heat exchanger and sprayed on the solid waste. The obtained biogas is pumped to the bottom of a scrubber and water is sprayed from the top of the scrubber such that flow of biogas countercurrent to the flow of water. The carbon dioxide-containing water is collected in a sump and purified biogas is produced.    USE - Conversion of waste to energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides biogas with high yield economically. The carbon dioxide-containing water is pumped to the algae generation units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus used for converting waste to energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the generation of methane from solid waste.
NOVELTY - Combustible fuel material recycling involves excavating reclaimed waste in unsanitary landfill or sanitary landfill. Soil, combustible material and incombustible material are separated from reclaimed waste. The combustible material is recycled, which is stored.    USE - Method for recycling combustible fuel material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combustible fuel material recycling method enables to increase calorific value of combustible material.
NOVELTY - This invention presents a new method to the manufacture lightweight fuel cells. First, the flow field plate is made by the anti-corrosion and insulating material. Then the current is collected with conducting wires or conductive objects to anode and cathode respectively. This method is able to reduce the weight of the fuel cells and can be operated by different shapes
NOVELTY - A safe hydrogen power system includes a safe Small Cluster Water supply station, a high efficiency hydrogen generator, and a high efficiency hydrogen engine etc. The safe Small Cluster Water supply station, which treats nature water into Small Cluster Water in advance, then provides the Small Cluster Water to the hydrogen generator for a main source material. The hydrogen generator supplies massive hydrogen to the hydrogen engine or hydrogen fuel cell. Then it solves the most problems of storage, transportation, safety, cost, etc. of hydrogen power system.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel refinement residue gasification includes mixing biodiesel refinement residue with oxidizer in a burner. The biodiesel refinement residue is supplied to a combustion chamber inside a gasifier through the burner to perform gasification reaction under high pressure and high temperature of 900-1100 degrees C. The generated gas is collected by the gasification reaction by passing through a cooling chamber which is dipped in fresh-water to remove impurities. Solid materials are filtered and are separately collected in a hopper.    USE - Method for gasifying biodiesel refinement residue.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel refinement residue gasification method reduces the fuel economy, thus it is cost-effective, controls the mixing ratio of oxidizer and the supplied fuel, and increases the productivity of the combustible gas, selected from carbon monoxide or methane.
NOVELTY - Formulation preparation involves extracting Sophora flavescens root in an organic solvent to obtain a Sophora flavescens extract. Pyrethrin compound is added to the Sophora flavescens extract to obtain a mixture, where pyrethrin compound is derived from pyrethrum flower. A surfactant and a phosphorus compound are added to the mixture. The mixture is agitated to obtain formulation.    USE - Method for preparing formulation for preventing disaster caused by larvae of Thecodiplosis japonensis.    ADVANTAGE - The formulation preparation method provides formulation, which minimizes environmental contamination without side effect and has wide application in the insecticide industries.
NOVELTY - Soil improvement material manufacturing involves preparing silicate clay mineral by mixing zeolite, bentonite, kaolin, illite, biotite, sericite, enterolith, calcium compound and organic acid. The calcium compound is selected from limestone, calcium carbonate, quicklime, calcium hydroxide, dolomite or waste shell. The organic acid is selected from citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid or acetic acid. The silicate clay mineral is dried and ground to obtain mixed raw material powder.    USE - Method for manufacturing soil improvement material.    ADVANTAGE - The soil improvement material manufacturing method provides soil improvement material, which recovers the fertility of soil by increasing organic compound in the soil, prevents acidification of the soil and promotes water-retention properties of the soil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The soil improvement material is manufactured by preparing silicate clay mineral by mixing zeolite, bentonite, kaolin, illite, biotite, sericite, enterolith, calcium compound and organic acid. The calcium compound is selected from limestone, calcium carbonate, quicklime, calcium hydroxide, dolomite or waste shell. The organic acid is selected from citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid or acetic acid. The silicate clay mineral is dried and ground to obtain mixed raw material powder. The obtained mixed raw material powder is dried at 200 degrees C. A microbial agent and fluid organic fertilizer are mixed to the dried mixed raw material powder to obtain mixed composition. The microbial agent is selected from Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus, yeast, Aspergillus flavus, cyanobacteria, purple bacteria or green bacteria. The mixed composition is dried at 60 degrees C to obtain soil improvement material.
NOVELTY - Storage tank comprises a main body (50), a rotary shaft (3), a support bar (1), an air supplying unit (6) and a propeller (2). The support bar is installed on the upper part of the main body. The rotary shaft is installed vertically to the support bar and multiple propellers. The air supplying unit disperses air from propeller to ferment manure during rotation of propeller in manure, where manure is stirred smoothly.    USE - Storage tank for storing livestock manure.    ADVANTAGE - The storage tank enables to store livestock manure with agitation, reduce manure smell, improve fermentation efficiency of the manure and reduce damage of the periphery of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the storage tank.    Support bar (1)    Propeller (2)    Rotary shaft (3)    Air supplying unit (6)    Main body (50)
NOVELTY - Sanitary landfill excavation, separation, recycling and fuelization involves excavating waste buried in sanitary landfill, where excavation sites and waste generated by excavation of the waste are recycled. The excavation sites are recycled as new landfill or common landfill. The waste is separated into soil, combustible materials and incombustible materials, where the combustible materials are recycled as fuels.    USE - Method for excavation, separation, recycling and fuelization of sanitary landfill.    ADVANTAGE - The sanitary landfill excavation, separation, recycling and fuelization method enables to make fuels from the sorted waste efficiently.
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises two reaction units (100,200), a methanol storage tank (130), a centrifuge (300), a distillation device, a glycerol storage tank (500) and a biodiesel storage tank (400), which is equipped at upper side of distillation device. The former reaction unit forms mixed oil by mixing and stirring oil. The glycerol storage tank is positioned at upper side of the centrifuge. Two reactors (10,20), two mixers (140,701), a catalyst tank (120), a distillation decomposition unit (600) and a biodiesel fuel tank are also provided. The former reactor is connected to the latter reaction unit.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel manufacturing apparatus ensures improved manufacturing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing biodiesel, which involves utilizing vegetable oil, coal, catalyst, methanol and glycerol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biodiesel manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Insecticidal composition comprises Penicillium waksmanii as active ingredient. 10-15 wt.% of Arthrobotrys musiformis, Arthrobotrys brochopaga, 10-20 wt.% of Ginkgo leaf extract, 15-30 wt.% of Ginkgo fruit extract, 10-20 wt.% of coffee extract, 20-45 wt.% of garlic extract and red pepper extract are also included as active ingredients.    USE - Insecticidal composition for treating pine Fusarium wilt and oak Fusarium wilt and for exterminating soil nematode, pine gall midge larva, Platypus koryoensis larva, Plutella xylostella larva, Spodoptera exigua, Heliothis virescens Fabricius, Liriomyza trifolii, Tetranychus urticae or aphid (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The insecticidal composition is eco-friendly, safe to use, has high insecticidal effect, which ensures effective control of pests without side effect, and shows antagonism towards bacteria.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling plant pathogen, which involves sprinkling the insecticidal composition on plants.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a method of manufacturing a membrane fuel cell electrode using carbon nanomaterials for bearing electrochemical nano-catalyst by low-voltage electrophoretic deposition and its application. Electrochemical nano-catalyst composed on the surface of carbon nanomaterials in advance is mixed with a solution containing ionomer and electrolyte. Electrophoretic electroplating suspension is formed by shaking and stirring, and appropriate low DC voltage is applied to a separated electrophoresis electroplating tank. Composite material formed from the nano-catalyst carried by the carbon nanomaterials and ionomer can be electrophoretic electroplated on an electrode material directly to form an electrode applicable to membrane fuel cells. The invention has advantages of simple equipment and safe operation and is environmentally friendly. The performance of the electrode can be efficiently increased, and the problems of difficult fabrication of electrodes in conventional methods using carbon nanomaterials for bearing catalysts can be solved.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to methods of processing brewery wastes based on grain material, obtaining fodder product. The method involves neutralisation of initial distillery stillage to pH = 7.5-8.5 with simultaneous flocculation with anionic flocculant with molecular weight not less than 15 divide by 106, which is a product of reacting polyacrylamide with a sodium salt of acrylic acid, with subsequent separation of residue and clarified aqueous phase.    USE - Chemistry; brewing.    ADVANTAGE - Invention simplifies the technology of processing distillery stillage and allows for obtaining a clarified aqueous phase, which virtually contains no suspended substances. 14 ex
NOVELTY - Composition comprises 2.0-2.4 wt.% of polyethenoxy stearyl alcohol, 1.5-1.9 wt.% of sorbitan monostearate, 1.1-1.3 wt.% of octadecanoic acid, 50.5-50.9 wt.% of paraffin oil, 38-42 wt.% of paraffin wax, and an emulsifier.    USE - Composition for controlling disease of horticultural crops.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is eco-friendly and prevents plant damage due to dryness and acid rain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing composition.
NOVELTY - A biological wastewater treatment method involves providing rotatable impeller (3) on up-down direction axis line circumference with respect to a biological treatment tank (1) where organic wastewater is introduced, and controlling immersion degree and/or rotational speed of impeller with respect to organic wastewater to form triple layer of aerobic region, facultative anaerobic region and anaerobic region from top towards bottom of tank.    USE - Biological wastewater treatment method.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces volume of surplus sludge and improves quality of treated water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biological wastewater treatment equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the biological wastewater treatment equipment (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Biological treatment tank (1)    Impeller (3)    State detection meter (4)    Control unit (5)    Biological wastewater treatment equipment (100)
NOVELTY - A method for producing one type of artificial smoke-free coal from agricultural wastes (e.g. stems, leaves, and shells of dry plant, and products and semi-products thereof) and/or industrial wastes (e.g. waste plastic material, waste grease, waste wax) comprises: carbonizing and granulating hydrocarbons in agricultural products; uniformly mixing the resulting particles with waste plastic material, waste grease, and waste wax, etc. from industrial waste material; heating, mixing and melting the resulting mixture in a negative pressure enclosed container so that the waste material is absorbed or molten into the carbon powder to form a coal-like or petrochemical polymer solid fuel; using an extruder, together with a die, to form granular, rod-like, sheet-like, or block-like artificial smoke-free fuel.
NOVELTY - Sludge is dewatered by adding dewatering agent in dewatering unit, such that moisture content is 65-83%, after removing impurities from sludge. The obtained sludge is mixed with calorie supplemental agent (30 to 100 parts weight), extrusion molded under pressure of 50-200 kgf/cm2 in mold, and dried by radiating microwave having frequency of 1000 MHz to 300 GHz such that moisture content of molded product is 2-10%, to obtain pores on moisture evaporated portions of molded product.    USE - Manufacture of porous solid fuel from sludge generated during treatment of industrial wastewater, livestock excretion and food garbage.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides solid fuel having high permeability and strength, with reduced energy consumption. The solid fuel has reduced generation of toxic gas and bad odor during combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sludge is dewatered by adding dewatering agent in dewatering unit, such that moisture content is 65-83%, after removing impurities from sludge. The obtained sludge is mixed with calorie supplemental agent (30 to 100 parts weight), extrusion molded under pressure of 50-200 kgf/cm2 in mold, and dried by radiating microwave having frequency of 1000 MHz to 300 GHz such that moisture content of molded product is 2-10%, to form pores on moisture evaporated portions of molded product. The dewatering agent (50-100 mg/1 l of sludge) is aluminum sulfate octahydrate, aluminum hydroxychloride, and hydrate of ferric chloride, ferrous sulfate or iron (III) sulfate. The calorie supplemental agent contains carbon-based fossil fuel, synthetic resin, or timber.
NOVELTY - Pesticide formulation is prepared by incubating entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae in potato slices.    USE - Pesticide formulation for use as controlling agent for killing and preventing breeding slug Incilaria confusa (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pesticide formulation is safe and eco-friendly, and ensures excellent slug killing effect for long period.
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises a reserving tank (10), a cover (20), a fan (22), two outlets (30,50) and a stirring unit (40), which is equipped at bottom of the reserving tank. The stirring unit includes stirring valve (42) and stirring pump (44), which is connected to the stirring valve. A heating unit (60), a hydrometer (70) and a control unit (80) are also provided. The hydrometer is equipped at outside of the reserving tank. The stirring valve is equipped at bottom of an exhaust valve (32). The heating unit is equipped inner side of the reserving tank for maintaining temperature of raw material.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing biodiesel for use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel manufacturing apparatus enables to manufacture biodiesel in an eco-friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing biodiesel, which involves utilizing raw material, catalyst and refined oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the biodiesel manufacturing apparatus.    Reserving tank (10)    Cover (20)    Fan (22)    Outlets (30,50)    Exhaust valve (32)    Stirring unit (40)    Stirring valve (42)    Stirring pump (44)    Heating unit (60)    Hydrometer (70)    Control unit (80)
NOVELTY - A partition wall is provided in both sides of wall surface of decomposition tanks (4-7). A diffusion tube is provided at the center portion of tank. A cedar chip used as a microbial bed is set to inner surface of tank, so that solid-liquid separation of wastewater is performed and pollutant material contained in liquid is absorbed. The treated water of fixed quantity is returned to fermentation microbe culture apparatus from wastewater collection tub (21) at scheduled time, so that the activity of fermentation microbe is stabilized.    USE - Method of processing wastewater in sewage treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - Complete extinction of surplus sludge can be achieved. Maintenance of sewage treatment facility is made simple and inexpensive. Installation of treatment facility can be performed conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diffusion tube is provided at the center portion of decomposition tank having partition wall in both sides. A bayonet pipe made from polypropylene is provided at the upper portion of tank. A porous shelf is installed in a position of 25cm from the bottom face at the tank. A distinctive shape carrier made from polypropylene is tightly packed in a net bag. The wastewater is circulated within the tank by air lift effect and made to flow into decomposition digester (12) through an upside porous tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the sewage treatment facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Natural water layer (1)    Water storage tank (2)    Decomposition tanks (4-7)    Decomposition digester (12)    Wastewater collection tub (21)
NOVELTY - Fermentation device (22) comprises a hollow rotating shaft (5), a fermentation tank (4), a manure fermentation room (4), a driving unit (6), multiple stirring rods (8), multiple air-sprayers, a heat concentrating chamber and an air blower. The hollow rotating shaft is vertically installed at center of fermentation tank and multiple stirring rods are provided in the rotating shaft. The heat concentrating chamber has insulation structure which is installed at upper fermentation tank and collects heat from the fermentation tank.    USE - Fermentation device for live stock manure (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation device ensures less power consumption, maintenance, repair and fermentation treatment cost, compost production cost and improved heat collection efficiency, and is useful in stockbreeding farmhouse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fermentation device.    Fermentation room (4)    Fermentation tank (4)    Hollow rotating shaft (5)    Driving unit (6)    Stirring rod (8)    Fermentation device (22)
NOVELTY - Dehydrated oil is added to a gasification reactor. Alcohol and acid catalyst are mixed, vaporized, injected and sprayed. A mixture containing alkylester is produced by transesterification and esterification of oil, alcohol, and acid catalyst. The obtained mixture is aged. Esterification and aging processes are repeated. Biodiesel material is then produced without glycerin by allowing the mixture to stand and separating glycerin from the mixture using specific-gravity difference.    USE - Pre-processing of biodiesel material for producing biodiesel used in diesel engines of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides biodiesel fuel having low acid value, enabling reuse of acid oil as biodiesel fuel, with high productivity. The method is economical and environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dehydrated oil is added to a gasification reactor. Alcohol and acid catalyst are mixed, vaporized by using an evaporator at 65-105 degrees C is maintained, injected, and sprayed through a tube installed inside the gasification reactor. A mixture containing alkylester is produced by transesterification and esterification by agitating and mixing oil, alcohol, and acid catalyst. The obtained mixture is aged in multilayer tray reactor. Esterification and aging processes are repeated for 5-8 hours by re-injecting the aged mixture to the gasification reactor through a sparger. Biodiesel material is then produced without glycerin by allowing the mixture to stand and separating glycerin from the mixture using specific-gravity difference. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasification reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the gasification reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst solution comprising homogeneous basic catalyst dissolved in alcohol and preheated animal or vegetable oil is mixed, to supply to lower end of pseudo-multistage continuous stirred-tank reactor (4), resultant mixture is transferred to continuous evaporator (5) and unreacted alcohol is collected. Then, glycerin phase and fatty acid ester phase are separated by transferring to separator (6), after which separated glycerin phase is transferred to glycerin processing equipment and fatty acid ester phase is washed and transferred to filter (9), to produce bio-diesel.    USE - Manufacture of bio-diesel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is carried out economically with reduced energy consumption, and provides high purity bio-diesel in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst solution comprising homogeneous basic catalyst dissolved in an alcohol and a preheated animal or vegetable oil is mixed, to supply continuously to the lower end of a pseudo-multistage continuous stirred-tank reactor constituted with a single reactor with stirring for transesterification. The resultant mixture including glycerin, fatty acid alkyl ester and unreacted alcohol is transferred to a continuous evaporator of reduced pressure state with same flux, and the unreacted alcohol is collected. Then, the glycerin phase and the fatty acid ester phase are separated by transferring to a separator, after which the separated glycerin phase is transferred to glycerin processing equipment and the fatty acid ester phase is washed, and transferred to filter to remove moisture, to produce bio-diesel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacture of bio-diesel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Alcohol catalyst solution tank (1)    Multistage continuous stirred-tank reactor (4)    Evaporator (5)    Separator (6)    Cleaning device (7)    Filter (9)
NOVELTY - A nano magnetic material surface-substituted by hydrophilic substituent in a solution containing bivalent ferrous ion or trivalent ferrous ion is produced. The nano magnetic material is added to a solution containing a catalyst and a surfactant. The obtained solution is mixed with a silicon precursor material to produce a nano magnetic material-silica cluster. The obtained cluster is plasticized to manufacture magnetic material-silica cluster.    USE - Manufacture of magnetic material-silica cluster used for removing sulfide from hydrogen, ethane, ethylene, propylene, propane, butane, butylene, liquefied natural gas and natural gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic material-silica cluster has favorable dimerization reactivity of sulfide, and is effectively manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for removal of sulfide, which involves absorbing sulfide in raw material using silica cluster.
NOVELTY - A scanning material paste comprises (in wt.%) ( gamma )-alumina powder (10-40), metal oxide powder (10-45), hydroxide platinum chloride catalyst solution (5-25) obtained by mixing hydroxide platinum chloride and water in weight ratio of 10:1, palladium chloride catalyst solution (10-25) obtained by mixing palladium chloride, water, and hydrochloric acid in weight ratio of 10:5:1, inorganic binder (5-30) obtained by mixing alumina gel powder and water in weight ratio of 10:3, and organic binder (2-15).    USE - Scanning material paste for manufacture of catalytic combusting gas sensor (claimed) for detecting leakage of combustible gas e.g. hydrogen, methane and propane gas.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic combusting gas sensor formed using scanning material paste detects leakage of combustible gas accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A scanning material paste comprises (in wt.%) ( gamma )-alumina powder (10-40), metal oxide powder (10-45) chosen from tin ash, titania, indium oxide and/or tungsten oxide, hydroxide platinum chloride catalyst solution (5-25) obtained by mixing hydroxide platinum chloride (H2PtCl6H2O) and water in weight ratio of 10:1, palladium chloride catalyst solution (10-25) obtained by mixing palladium chloride (PdCl2), water, and hydrochloric acid in weight ratio of 10:5:1, inorganic binder (5-30) obtained by mixing alumina gel powder and water in weight ratio of 10:3, and organic binder (2-15) obtained by melting polyvinyl alcohol resin in solution in which ethylcellulose (1 g) is dissolved in n-butanol (20 ml) in weight ratio of 1:1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalytic combusting gas sensor.
NOVELTY - A mutant Dunaliella tertiolecta ENN0001-1 (CGMCC No. 2981), obtained by subjecting wild type Dunaliella tertiolecta UTEX LB 999 to mutation by ultraviolet irradiation or with high temperature in presence of high light intensity, is new.    USE - The mutant D.tertiolecta is useful for producing carotenoid, beta -renieratene, vitamin C, vitamin E, glycerol, grease and biodiesel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass of mutant algae at optical density 750 is 17.6% higher than the wild type and the chlorophyll content at optical density 680 is 8% higher than the wild type.
NOVELTY - A Dunaliella tertiolecta mutagenic strain ENN0001-7 (CGMCC 2985) obtained by mutagenesis of D.tertiolecta wild strain UTEX LB 999, is new. The mutagenic strain is obtained by screening and mutagenesis treatment of the wild strain using 1% ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS).    USE - The mutagenic strain is useful for mass culture of D.tertiolecta, and producing carotenoid, beta -carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, glycerol, lipid and biodiesel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mutagenic strain has stable and high growth rate. The content of chlorophyll (OD680) is increased by 8.9% than D.tertiolecta wild strain and biomass (OD750) is increased by 5.9% than wild strain under the same prerequisite. The mutagenic strain with stable high growth rate provides rare germplasm resource for large-scale production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mutagenesis and breeding method for D.tertiolecta strain with high growth rate.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel catalyst comprises a titanium complex catalyst.    USE - Biodiesel catalyst for manufacturing biodiesel from soybean oil, rape seed oil, palm oil, disposable edible oil, fish oil, tallow, chicken fat, lard, Jatropha oil, cassava oil, canola oil, corn oil and sunflower oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel catalyst has improved biodiesel yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biodiesel catalyst has a titanium complex catalyst. The titanium complex catalyst is Ti-M-N complex catalyst, where M is metal selected from platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium or their mixture, and N is metal, selected from beryllium, magnesium, strontium, barium or their mixture. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing biodiesel-producing catalyst, which involves mixing titanium tetrachloride or titanium tetraisopropoxide with metal compound chloroplatinic acid, platinum nitrate, palladium chloride, palladium nitrate, ruthenium chloride, ruthenium nitrate or iridium potassium chloride to obtain a mixture and mixing beryllium chloride, beryllium nitrate, magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate, barium nitrate, barium chloride, strontium nitrate or strontium chloride with the obtained mixture to obtain a catalytic mixture and producing a sol-gel by agitating the obtained catalytic mixture with nitric acid, sulfuric acid, or hydrochloric acid aqueous solution at 60-150 degrees C for 3 hours, to obtain the catalyst; and    (2) a method for manufacturing biodiesel, which involves coating complex catalyst on a ceramic material, plastic, glass, metal or bead and placing raw material on the catalyst, where raw material is soybean oil, rape seed oil, palm oil, disposable edible oil, fish oil, tallow, chicken fat, lard, Jatropha oil, cassava oil, canola oil, corn oil or sunflower oil.
NOVELTY - Thermosetting molding material manufacturing involves mixing 60-70 wt.% of thermosetting resin compositions and 30-40 wt.% of glass-reinforced fiber having 1.0 pts.wt. of an antimicrobial agent. 10 pts.wt. of diorite-porphyrite, 10 pts.wt. of alkali pyroxene, 3.0 pts.wt. of charcoal, 1.0 pts.wt. of green tea powder, a metal for forming antifungal metal ion, and zeolite are also included.    USE - Method for manufacturing thermosetting molding material for manufacturing floor panel for use in water tanks (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermosetting molding material ensures improved antibacterial property by using aluminum, zinc or copper metal and antifungal characteristic in an eco-friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing panel for use in water tanks, which involves molding the thermosetting molding material at 140-150 degrees C and 40-50 kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm2) pressure.
NOVELTY - Method of generating hydrogen using an acid aqueous solution and chemical hydride, involves injecting acid aqueous solution into chemical hydride compound in the form of powder and generating hydrogen by contacting an acid aqueous solution bubble with the hydride compound.    USE - Generation of hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method generates hydrogen stably and simply, without using alkali stabilizer and catalyst. The generation flow rate of hydrogen is controlled with respect to the concentration and casting speed of the aqueous acid solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator.
NOVELTY - The reaction system (1) has a reaction member (2) which gives predetermined temperature-dependent reaction in the fluid supplied inside it, and produces fluid which has dielectric constant different from the supplied fluid. An exhaust passage (4) discharges the fluid after reaction from the reaction member. A measuring device (5) measures the dielectric constant of the fluid in the exhaust passage. According to the measured dielectric constant, a temperature controller (6) regulates the temperature in the reaction member.    USE - Reaction system for giving predetermined temperature-dependent reaction to fluid supplied inside it.    ADVANTAGE - Decline in a reaction rate can fully be suppressed, and reaction control can be performed easily. High reaction rate can be achieved by small temperature load, when a dielectric constant becomes large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reaction control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows an example of a structure of the reaction system.    Reaction system (1)    Reaction member (2)    Exhaust passage (4)    Measuring device (5)    Temperature controller (6)
NOVELTY - A mixture pumping device comprises a nozzle, a propeller, a supply tube, an underwater motor and an aerobic tank. The external air is flowed-in using the supply tube. The underwater motor and supply tube are installed in the aerobic tank of organic wastewater fermenting device. A bubble intake cavity is formed at the upper end of the supply tube.    USE - Mixture pumping device for organic wastewater fermenting device.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture pumping device is eco-friendly, rapidly removes bubble due to fermentation process and enables to perform successive fermentation in short time.
NOVELTY - Bio-hydrogen gas producing apparatus comprises bio-hydrogen gas production reaction bath (1), which is connected to organic waste reservoir (2). Methanogenic microorganism inhibition reservoir (3), pH control acid chemical substance storage tub (5) and pH control alkali chemical material reservoir (6) are also connected to the bio-hydrogen gas production reaction bath. Gas reservoir (12) is provided at the bottom of the reaction bath, and hydrogen gas separation apparatus (10) is provided at the upper surface of the reaction bath.    USE - Bio-hydrogen gas producing apparatus for organic waste treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The bio-hydrogen gas producing apparatus is cost-effective and enables to provide hydrogen in efficient manner, minimizes conversion of methane to hydrogen by methanogenic microorganism, and facilitates commercialization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing hydrogen gas, which involves:    (A) injecting organic waste in reaction bath;    (B) adding pH control acid chemical substance or pH control alkali chemical material for controlling pH of the reaction bath;    (C) introducing inhibitor for methanogenic microorganism in the reaction bath;    (D) introducing gas inside the reaction bath to produce partial pressure of hydrogen; and    (E) collecting separately the hydrogen gas among generated gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of bio-hydrogen gas producing apparatus.    Bio-hydrogen gas production reaction bath (1)    Organic waste reservoir (2)    Methanogenic microorganism inhibition reservoir (3)    PH control acid chemical substance storage tub (5)    PH control alkali chemical material reservoir (6)    Hydrogen gas separation apparatus (10)    Gas reservoir (12)
NOVELTY - The generator has a box with multiple stainless steel meshes that are insulated from each other with plastic net and connected to positive and negative poles of a mains power regulator, power unit electricity generator, battery or external power supply. The box is connected to a burn unit via a tube in an upper air inlet. The box is filled with water and additive substance e.g. nitrogen.    USE - Electronic hydrogen generator for use with a fossil fuel consuming device such as engine of a car and gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The generator saves fuel without compromising performance of the fuel consuming devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic hydrogen generator.
NOVELTY - An oyster shell waste is washed with water to remove salinity, heated at 790-940 degrees C for 40-100 minutes and calcined, to obtain calcined oyster shell waste which is pulverized to 150 mesh using crusher. Then, illite is collected, dried for 10-30 days and pulverized to 150 mesh using crusher. Subsequently, yellow ocher is dried naturally for 5-15 days, calcined at 700-900?C for 1-3 hours and pulverized to 150 mesh. The obtained oyster shell waste (40-80 weight%), illite (10-40 weight%) and remainder of yellow ocher are mixed, to obtain soil conditioner.    USE - The method is useful in preparation of soil conditioner (claimed), which improves nature of soil, increases growth of soil beneficial microorganisms, promotes plant growth by promoting growth of plant root, and reduces insect attack with respect to plants.    ADVANTAGE - The soil conditioner is economical and is prepared using oyster shell as raw material, and thus the environmental pollution is reduced.
NOVELTY - Methane is partially oxidized with inner oxygen of a composite metal oxide containing copper-iron alloy or tin-iron alloy to obtain a synthetic gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide.    USE - Method of reforming methane used for manufacturing hydrogen gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reformation of methane, and provides hydrogen gas with high purity. The deposition of carbon during reformation of methane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding filler dispersing agent to increase dispersibility of black carbon, and melting and mixing co-extrusion or batch type black carbon with graphite. Wax lubricant is added to the batch type black carbon and graphite mixture to improve material flux and injection plasticity. The wax lubricant is polypropylene wax and the polyethylene wax or amide wax.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high-conductivity separator material of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves dispersibility of the black carbon, and manufactures the separator material with high power efficiency and conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a carbon black master batch.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel production involves reacting oil and fat including free fatty acid with alcohol in presence of acid catalyst to form an ester. The obtained ester undergoes transesterification with alcohol in presence of base catalyst, and excessive alcohol and moisture are removed by distillation method. The alcohol is separated from water by pervaporation method.    USE - Method for producing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel production method is cost-effective, separates alcohol from moisture efficiently, and ensures high purity and high yield of biodiesel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting change in degree of purity of biodiesel according to initial water content. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A composition contains heat activated chemical biodiesel-based oil additive.    USE - Heat activated chemical biodiesel-based oil additive composition.    ADVANTAGE - The heat activated chemical biodiesel-based oil additive enhances load carrying capacity of the composition.
NOVELTY - Substance is produced by utilizing powder of 15-36 wt.% of silica, 32-53 wt.% of calcium oxide, 3-17 wt.% of alumina, 2-13 wt.% of magnesium oxide, 2-22 wt.% of iron oxide and 0.5-6.0 wt.% of dispersing agent. Weight ratio of calcium oxide and magnesium oxide powder is 6:1. 30-65 wt.% of basic material and 19-74 wt.% of acidic material and organic material are also included. Particle size of powder is 50-80 mm, 10-50 mm or 10 mm.    USE - Substance for preserving environmental pollution by decreasing carbon dioxide, for preventing red tide by reacting phosphoric acid, calcium phosphate, phosphate, hydrogen sulfide, calcium sulfate or sulfate and for manufacturing fertilizer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substance reduces by-product of steel slag from sea and pollution area, preserve ecosystem and prevents red tide occurrence.
NOVELTY - Water-treatment apparatus comprises magnetic powder, flocculant and fine particle. A magnetic stirrer is provided for concentrating flocculant. The magnetic stirrer is equipped with adjustable speed reducer. The magnetic stirrer is vertical axis paddle type, horizontal axis paddle type, conical shape, propeller type, flat type or porous plate type.    USE - Water-treatment apparatus for removing minute particle, colloidal substances, microorganisms, organic and inorganic substances.    ADVANTAGE - The water-treatment apparatus is cost-effective and ensures reuse of the processing water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for water treatment, which involves utilizing magnet flocculator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the batch experiment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has a pipe (101) for removing a partial stream from a carbon dioxide flow. A reaction chamber (14) comprises a catalytic bed (114) for realizing gas tar coking reaction, and a coke combustion unit for combusting coke produced by the reaction. A carbon dioxide analyzer (11) measures carbon dioxide generated by the combustion of the coke. Valves (V1, V5, V7) open/close the reaction chamber and communicate the chamber with the pipe or oxygen tank (10).    USE - Device for measuring concentration of tar in gas e.g. gas originating from biomass, for analyzing and measuring pollutants in the gas. Uses include but are not limited to electricity generation, mechanical energy generation, heat generation, fuel synthesis and hydrogen formation.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits in-line, pseudo-continuous and quantitative measurement of concentration of the tar, at trace state, in the high pressure and high temperature gas. The device is robust, economic, and easily implemented without requiring specific skills.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring concentration of tar in a gas flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a device and a method for measuring tar at trace state in a high temperature gas flow.    Valves (V1, V5, V7)    Oxygen tank (10)    Carbon dioxide analyzer (11)    Reaction chamber (14)    Pipe (101)    Catalytic bed (114)
NOVELTY - A honeycomb briquette-shaped fuel comprises plant ash (4-5 pts.wt.), and red clay (1-2).    USE - A honeycomb briquette-shaped fuel (claimed) for heating and cooking useful in farmhouse.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel has no smoke and smell when used, and does not cause carbon monoxide poisoning. The use of the fuel saves energy resource.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the fuel comprising mixing the plant ash and red clay parts, adding water, mixing uniformly to form mold, and drying.
NOVELTY - A fuel composition comprises 0.01-85 wt.% of biobutanol and one or multiple components selected from butanol, bioethanol, propanol, ethanol or methanol. 1-75 wt.% of hydrocarbon, paraffin, paraffinic hydrocarbon solvent or their mixtures. 0.01- 20 wt.% of butane derivatives, 0.01-30 wt.% of pentane derivatives, 0.01-40 wt.% of hexane derivatives, 0.01-45 wt.% of benzene derivatives, and 0.01-20 wt.% of heptanes derivatives are also included.    USE - Fuel composition for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel composition ensures low emissions of air pollution material than gasoline, thus fuel is eco-friendly, excellent energy efficiency power performance and reduced noise occurrence.
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly comprises a first electrode having holes in which a closed curve shape is slotted and disposed in the inner side of the first electrode, and an ion conducting membrane arranged between the second electrode, which becomes and the first and the second electrode.    USE - The electrode assembly is used for an oxygen/hydrogen generator (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly effectively separates hydrogen and collected oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an oxygen/hydrogen generator which includes the electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A termite resistant environmental-friendly cable comprises polyvinyl chloride termite resistant cable colloidal particle comprising (pts.wt.) polyethylene resin (35-45), soot carbon (13-18), kaolin (3-8), plasticizer (10-20), high-efficiency lubricant (0.5-1), chemical inhibitor (0.4-0.7), composite heat stabilizer (1-4), Tissuemat E(RTM: low molecular weight polyethylene) (10-20), calcium carbonate (5-10), metal naphthenate (0.1-0.2), and termite resistant agent (1-2).    USE - A termite resistant environmental-friendly cable.    ADVANTAGE - The cable is termite resistant, environment-friendly and not poisonous; does not have side-effect on plastic body; and has reduced demand on ventilation of production environment of factory and harm on human body.
NOVELTY - A composite membrane with carboxylic acid radical as fixed carrier, has polysulfane or polyether sulfone ultrafiltration membrane as a base membrane. A casting solution containing high molecular polymer (0.375-0.75%) is coated on base membrane that is processed by aqueous alkali and alcohol solution, and dried at room temperature to obtain composite membrane. The high molecular polymer formed using sodium acrylate and acrylamide, or sodium acrylate is precipitated by ethanol, dried, dissolved in water and defoamed, to obtain casting solution.    USE - Composite membrane with carboxylic-acid radical as fixed carrier is used for separating acidic gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method simply and economically provides composite membrane having excellent acidic gas separation property. The carbon dioxide infiltration rate, and hydrogen sulfide infiltration rate of the membrane is 180x 10-6 cm3(STP)/cm2.second.cm mercury (Hg) and 1190x 10-6 cm3(STP)/cm2.second.cmHg, respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of composite membrane with carboxylic-acid radical as fixed carrier. The water-soluble high molecular polymer synthesized from sodium acrylate and acrylamide, or sodium acrylate as raw material is precipitated, impurities are removed and dried at 40 degrees C. The dried polymer is dissolved in deionized water and defoamed, to obtain casting solution. The base membrane of polysulfone or polyether sulfone ultrafiltration membrane having molecular weight of 6000-30000 is immersed in sodium carbonate aqueous solution (1-2 mass%) at room temperature for 24-40 hours and then in alcohol solution (15-30 volume%) at room temperature for 24-30 hours. The surface of treated base membrane is coated with casting solution, dried at 25-35 degrees C and 30-40% humidity, to obtain composite membrane with carboxylic-acid radical as fixed carrier.
NOVELTY - Method for anaerobic digestion of a substrate, comprises codigestion of the substrate with algae material.    USE - The method is useful for anaerobic digestion of a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a method for anaerobic digestion of a substrate.
NOVELTY - A high temperature aerobic composting device has water distributors (7) set between an annular water storage tank (5) and a ventilation hole plate (3); a water inlet pipe (6-1) with upper end that passes through the wall of a fermenting cabin (1) and connected with the annular water gather tank and lower end connected with a water collection tank (6-2); and water outlet pipe (6-3) with upper end connected with the water collection tank and lower end that passes through the wall of fermenting cabin and connected with the corresponding water distribution pipe.    USE - High temperature aerobic composting device for adjusting moisture of organic solid waste.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains composting product with good quality and low cost since water content of composting body is uniformly distributed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a high temperature aerobic composting method for adjusting moisture of organic solid waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high temperature aerobic composting device.    Fermenting cabin (1)    Ventilation hole plate (3)    Annular water storage tank (5)    Water inlet pipe (6-1)    Water collection tank (6-2)    Water outlet pipe (6-3)    Water distributors (7)
NOVELTY - Biodiesel manufacturing involves mixing leather scraps and enzyme in a weight ratio of 1:0.005-0 to obtain a mixture. 10.5-20 wt.% of sodium sulfate is added to the mixture. A methyl ester exchange reaction is performed when methanol is added to the mixture. 0.004-0.02 wt.% of alkali catalyst is also added to the mixture to obtain fatty acid composition. Fatty acid is removed from the fatty acid composition at 60-70 degrees C and pH is maintained between 8.5-9.    USE - Method for manufacturing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel manufacturing method is cost-effective and eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of change of conversion ratio of methyl ester according to the alkali catalyst of the biodiesel.
NOVELTY - Composition comprises a gene of organophosphorus hydrolase of Burkholderia sp. (ophB), which codes a protein comprising 525 amino acids of (SEQ ID NO: 5), given in the specification. The ophB gene is inserted into expression vector, which is used in transforming a cell.    USE - Composition for removal of agricultural chemicals, particularly organophosphate insecticides selected from parathion, O-ethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phenylphosphonothioate (EPN), fenitrothion or methyl parathion (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition removes agricultural chemicals by utilizing ophB gene effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for bioremediation of soil, which involves processing protein of transformed cell in soil having agricultural chemicals containing organic phosphate.
NOVELTY - The facility has a standard module with a gasifier tube divided into multiple modules. Integrated components perform storage and supply of wood pellets.    USE - Modular facility for producing wood gas as alternative fuel supply for a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a modular facility.
NOVELTY - The surface-modified biomass is cross-linked with an amine group-containing cationic polymer on a surface of cell biomass.    USE - Surface-modified biomass for recovering valuable metals.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-modified biomass improves the adsorption of anionic pollutants. The valuable metals are recovered using the surface-modified biomass in an eco-friendly and economical manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting fuel in liquid, gas or vapor state by utilizing heat, electrical discharge or catalyst.    USE - Method for reforming hydrocarbon fuels in a chemical engineering industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves working efficiency of internal-combustion (IC) engines, purifies exhaust gases, and allows utilization of synthetic gas in applications such as fuel cells and hot-air balloons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for reforming hydrocarbon fuels.
NOVELTY - A metal-organic framework is new. The metal organic framework is permanently porous.    USE - The metal-organic framework is used for gas container (claimed) used in gas adsorption and separation.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-organic framework is permanently porous, stable in high temperatures and in solvents, and large surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal-organic framework of formula (M2(L)(DMF)x)3n is new. The metal organic framework is permanently porous.    L=ligand with electron-donating azo group particularly 1,1'-azobenzene-3,3',5,5'-tetracarboxylic acid (ABTC), 4-(4-(N-methyl-N-4-carboxybutyl)aminophenyl azo)benzoic acid, or azobenzene-2-carboxylic acid;    M=Zn or Cu;and    x=2 when M=Zn, or 0 or 2 when M=Cu.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a 3D framework cross sectional view of the X-ray crystal structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining purified gas from raw material gas with low water vapor content through an absorbing machine. The absorbing machine provided with two kinds of absorbing agent, where the absorbing agent in a front section has low water vapor drying function for easy desorption and the absorbing agent in a rear section has high water vapor drying function for hard desorption. The raw material gas is provided with a reproducing function to the absorbing agent in the front section when the absorbing agent in the rear section is reproduced.    USE - Method for deeply drying raw material gas such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, ethane, propane, butane, aethylenum, ethyne, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, helium for a chemical industry, a metallurgy industry and an aviation industry (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The absorbing agent in a front section is selected from one of silica gel, aluminum oxide and other absorbing agent, which is easy to desorb moisture. The absorbing agent in the rear section is selected from one of 13x type molecular screen, 5A type molecular screen, 4A type molecular screen and other absorbing agent, which depth absorbs water vapor and is not easy to desorb the moisture.
NOVELTY - Catalytic system (I) comprising: a catalyst having the function of hydrogenating agent comprising molybdenum disulfide or tungsten disulfide or their mixtures in lamellar form or their oil-soluble precursor; and a co-catalyst having nanometric or micronic particle-sizes, comprising cracking and/or denitrogenation catalysts, is new.    USE - (I) is useful for hydroconversion of heavy oils, which are crude oils, heavy crude oils, bitumens from tar sands, distillation residues, heavy distillation cuts, deasphalted distillation residues, vegetable oils, oils deriving from coal or oil shales, oils obtained from the thermo-decomposition of waste products, polymers, biomasses, distillates such as vacuum gas oil or heavy gas oils (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two catalysts in the catalytic system exhibit a synergic action in the reaction environment, where the catalyst provides a hydrogenating function which allows the demetallation of the feedstock, elimination of the hetero-elements (sulfur and nitrogen) and the reduction in the formation of coke and organic compounds with the tendency of poisoning acid catalysts, and the co-catalyst promotes the cracking and denitrogenation of the feedstock. The addition of co-catalyst with acid properties allows an increase in the performances of the reaction system under the same operating conditions (increase in the conversion per passage, increase in the denitrogenation and desulfurization) or reduces the severity of the process with the same performances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process comprising sending the heavy oil to a hydro treatment step in slurry phase by using (I).
NOVELTY - Coating composition comprises a polymer compound (I).    USE - The coating composition is useful for: reduction of the tendency to baking, moisture absorption and dust formation of a granulate which is a plant auxiliary substance (comprising an ammonium nitrate containing fertilizer), fertilizers, minerals or ores; stabilization of a coloring dispersion; regulation of density of coke particles (all claimed); reduction of foam in industrial processes especially cleaning processes; and binding dust during coal transshipment or from other solids.    ADVANTAGE - The coating composition: has good environmental profile and defoaming effect; is a good alternative for mineral oil; acts as an excellent fertilizer coating; and is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Coating composition comprises a polymer compound of formula ((FA)p-X))q (I).    FA = 8-24C saturated or non-saturated fatty alkyl having 0-5 (preferably 0-3) C=C groups in the chain;    X = -C(O)OH, -C(O)OR1, -NH2, -NHC(O)R2, -NHC(O)OH, -OH or -COR1;    p = 1-1000 (preferably 1-3);    q = 1-1000 (preferably 2-5);    R1 = a lower alkyl group; and    R2 = H or lower alkyl.    Provided that p and q are not both at the same time equal to 1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for the reduction of the tendency to caking, moisture absorption and/or dust formation of the granulate where the surface of the granulate is at least partially coated with the coating composition; and    (2) a process for the preparation of (I) comprising subjecting a residue flow containing vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled fat to transesterification, distilling the obtained product to remove a fraction which is suitable as biodiesel, isolating the remaining bottom fraction to obtain a fraction containing (I) and if desired, subjecting (I) to functionalization to amine, amide or carbamate compounds.
NOVELTY - An aqueous composition pressurized with compressed gas comprises at least one solvated active agent containing at least one surfactant (0.1-3 wt.%), at least one active agent (0.1-2 wt.%) and a compressed gas propellant (0.1-1 wt.%); and an aqueous-based carrier. The composition has a surfactant to active agent weight ratio of 1:3 to 5:1.    USE - For dispensing as a compressed gas aerosol composition.    ADVANTAGE - The composition uses a reduced amount of surfactant and active agent to allow for a more efficient active agent loading and a reduced stickiness or tackiness on surface contacting during use.
NOVELTY - A high-efficiency environment-friendly active alcohol-based liquid gas fuel comprises (pts.wt.) methanol (75-80), butanol (3-6), ethanol (2-5), potassium permanganate (1-2), antioxidant 501 (0.3-0.6), triethanolamine (1-2), and water (2-8.5); where it is prepared by pumping the methanol into a large tank, separately adding butanol, ethanol, and triethanolamine; heating the water at 80 degrees C, adding potassium permanganate and antioxidant 501 to the water, uniformly stirring, and starting the circulating pump for 30 minutes of circulation.    USE - The high-efficiency environment-friendly active alcohol-based liquid gas fuel is useful for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The high-efficiency environment-friendly active alcohol-based liquid gas fuel solves the problems that the coal in the energy reserve is in a large quantity while the petroleum that restricts the speed of the economical development accounts for a small ratio; and that the industrial fuel need a mass of supply, which leads to an increasing conflict between the demand and the supply.
NOVELTY - Wood fiber anaerobic fermentation is promoted by adding inoculating liquid and water to crushed wood fiber straw and performing anaerobic fermentation at 20-50 degrees C with earthworm cast fed before anaerobic fermentation or during initial stage, middle stage or middle and later stages of anaerobic fermentation.    USE - Method of promoting wood fiber anaerobic fermentation for producing biogas (claimed) including methane and organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids long fermenting cycle and low gas yield, obtains biogas having methane content of 65-75%, reuses country fiber straw waste and obtains highly efficient organic fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010 (KCTC 18130P) is new. Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010 is stress-resistant lipolytic bacterium having lipolytic enzyme encoding gene, which encodes lipolytic enzyme.    USE - Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010 for processing food waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010 has excellent lipid resolution, high activity and tolerance under different stress conditions such as high temperature, acidity and bittern powder state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for processing food waste by using Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph depicting Micrococcus alkanovora SL-010 and Escherichia coli growth on lipolytic agar.
NOVELTY - Photocrosslinkable aromatic polymer composite film preparation involves synthesizing photocrosslinkable ion conductive polymer electrolyte, which polymerizes a polymer having a repeating unit, in presence of base. The polymer is dissolved in a polar solvent. The dissolved polymer is laminated between polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films by utilizing a solution to the pores of a hydrocarbon-based base film. The laminated polymer is photocrosslinked and then heated. The pores of synthetic polymer electrolyte are charged and photocrosslinked.    USE - Method for manufacturing photocrosslinkable aromatic polymer composite film for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photocrosslinkable aromatic polymer composite film manufacturing method provides photocrosslinkable aromatic polymer composite film, which is cost-effective and eco-friendly, improves proton conductivity and methanol permeation and has increased hydrophilic property and excellent tensile strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photocrosslinkable aromatic polymer composite film manufacturing involves synthesizing photocrosslinkable ion conductive polymer electrolyte, which polymerizes a polymer having a repeating unit. The repeating unit has a chemical formula (I).    x=0.5-0.8;    y=0.5-0.2;    x+y=1; and    n=1.
NOVELTY - A recombinant bacteria obtained by leading the gene for provoking the host bacteria carrying out the anaerobic fermentation and having a positive correlation with the anaerobic metabolism of the host bacteria to the host bacteria for producing hydrogen, is new.    USE - The bacteria is useful for producing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bacteria is used for hydrogen production and has important meaning in saving energy resource.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a biological hydrogen preparing method by fermenting the recombinant bacteria above, and obtaining the hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Fermenting bacteria to make hydrogen comprises cultivating hydrogen-making microbe to make hydrogen in a culture medium with phosphate radical ions based on the condition of (1) completely anaerobic condition or (2) cultivating it in the culture medium with oxygen volume percent concentration of 0.1-7.6% and then cultivating it in completely anaerobic condition.    USE - The method is useful for fermenting bacteria to make hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can improve the conversion percent of hydrogen and reduce production cost.
NOVELTY - An internal tank is filled with a suspending biological layer and an aerator fixed on the bracket of top cover. Internal tank is provided with water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe separately at top portion. A tilted plate precipitator is provided at the bottom of external tank.    USE - Ultra-micro power sewage treatment device.    ADVANTAGE - Sewage treatment efficiency can be improved. Highly durable, compact and lightweight treatment device excellent in power consumption, strong impact load resistance can be obtained. Back washing can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sewage treatment device.
NOVELTY - Biodiesel preparation involves utilizing an enzyme for transesterification of fatty acid and alcohol in presence of Photobacterium lipolyticum M37 strain. The enzyme, which is utilized for transesterification, is lipase. Glycerol is removed from the fatty acid by hydrolysis. Plant oil, animal fat or waste oil is also utilized for preparing biodiesel.    USE - Method for preparing biodiesel.    ADVANTAGE - The biodiesel preparation method is cost-effective and enables to prepare biodiesel in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting the effect of Photobacterium lipolyticum and lipase on the organic solvents. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Fermenting biogas, involves inoculating strains with preferable marsh sediment on straws and adding water, stopping feeding when added water occupies 10% of total fermenting volume of biogas tank, producing biogas, feeding chopped or green straws, mounting multiple nozzles at top of biogas tank and scum pump at bottom of the tank, passing biogas liquid at lower portion of the tank, spraying fermenting material floating at upper portion of liquid and introducing into the tank so as to acidify and neutralize the material.    USE - The method is useful for fermenting biogas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of biogas at a yield of 30-40% as compared with conventional method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for fermenting biogas by feeding pure straw, involves (a) inoculating strains with preferable marsh sediment on straws and adding water, where the ratio of water and material is 9:1, (b) stopping feeding when the added water occupies 10% of the total fermenting volume of the biogas tank, and maintaining for producing biogas, (c) feeding chopped or green straws in the way of multi-point after biogas production, where feeding is performed through one feed hole every day, and through next feed hole in second day so as to gradually and circularly feed day by day, (d) mounting multiple nozzles at the top of biogas tank, mounting a scum pump at the bottom of the tank, passing the biogas liquid at the lower portion of the biogas tank to the nozzle through a scum pump, spraying the fermenting material floating at the upper portion of the biogas liquid and introducing into the biogas tank so as to acidify and neutralize the material, and (e) discharging certain amount of fermented waste biogas residues from the lower portion of the biogas tank every day according to the feeding amount.
NOVELTY - Solar energy in heat form is preserved by insulating heat and storing energy.    USE - Method for preserving solar energy in heat form used for providing energy for organic waste treatment and biofuel production (claimed) including distilling fermented organic waste to produce fuels including marsh gas and ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The method lowers organic waste treatment cost or fuel production cost.
NOVELTY - Artocarpus heterophyllus is treated by crushing, pulping, adding with sodium sulfite, keeping at normal temperature for 2-5 hours, adding with pectase, performing zymolysis to degrade pectin and reduce viscosity coefficient, adding with fire-resistant alpha -amylase, cooking to degrade starch into sugar, separating juice from residue, fermenting obtained sugar juice with distillery yeast and distilling to obtain crude alcohol and mash liquid, rectifying and dehydrating crude alcohol to obtain fuel ethanol and mixing and drying separated residue and mash liquid to obtain lees protein feed.    USE - Method of treating A. heterophyllus used for preparing fuel ethanol and lees protein feed (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains fuel ethanol with high purity and lees protein feed with high quality, thus promoting A. heterophyllus industry and increasing income of farmer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A. heterophyllus is treated by:    (A) crushing, pulping, adding with sodium sulfite (100-200 ppm sulfur dioxide) and keeping at normal temperature for 2-5 hours to inhibit bacterial contamination and sugar consumption;    (B) adding with pectase (0.4-0.6 g/kg), heating to 45-50 degrees C and performing zymolysis for 120-150 minutes to degrade pectin and reduce viscosity coefficient;    (C) adding with fire-resistant alpha -amylase and cooking at 95-100 degrees C for 30-60 minutes to degrade starch into sugar;    (D) separating juice from residue;    (E) adding distillery yeast into obtained sugar juice, fermenting at normal temperature for 12-18 hours to transform sugar into ethanol and distilling to obtain crude alcohol and mash liquid (40-45 vol.%);    (F) rectifying and dehydrating extracted crude alcohol to obtain fuel ethanol; and    (G) mixing and drying separated residue and mash liquid to obtain lees protein feed.
NOVELTY - Production of microbial oil comprises performing solid fermentation to lignocellulose raw material by using mycelial fungus to obtain fermented material; extracting oil from fermented material or producing fermentation product into solid fuel; and producing residue into solid fuel.    USE - Method for production of microbial oil (claimed) including polyunsaturated fatty acid or biodiesel oil.    ADVANTAGE - The method can produce solid fuel having high energy by pressing fermentation residue.
NOVELTY - Method for acidifying and hydrolyzing kitchen garbage, involves (a) mechanically crushing unsorted kitchen garbage and mixing with water to obtain fluidic mixture with a solid content of 6-35%, (b) introducing the fluidic mixture into hydrolyzing reactor by a pump and then adding water and repeatedly washing and acidifying the kitchen garbage for 2-10 days at 34-40 degrees C or 50-56 degrees C and adjusting pH of the acidified liquid to 1.5-6.8, and (c) introducing the hydrolyzed acidified liquid into methanation reactor to form methane by anaerobic digestion.    USE - The method is useful for acidifying and hydrolyzing kitchen garbage, where the hydrolyzed solid material is made into compost (claimed), which is useful as organic fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The kitchen garbage is acidified and hydrolyzed by a simple process at low energy consumption and by utilizing less equipment. The method effectively recycles kitchen garbage and is environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for acidifying and hydrolyzing kitchen garbage, involves (a) mechanically crushing unsorted kitchen garbage and mixing with water to obtain fluidic mixture with a solid content of 6-35%, (b) introducing the fluidic mixture into hydrolyzing reactor by a pump and then adding water and repeatedly washing and acidifying the kitchen garbage for 2-10 days at 34-40 degrees C or 50-56 degrees C and adjusting pH of the acidified liquid to 1.5-6.8, where the volume of water added is 1-5 times of the kitchen garbage, and (c) introducing the hydrolyzed acidified liquid into methanation reactor to form methane by anaerobic digestion, where the left over of hydrolyzed kitchen garbage is subjected to solid-liquid separation, and the solid material is made into compost.
NOVELTY - A fatty acid methyl ester is manufactured by adding calcium hydroxide or slaked lime when transesterificating vegetable oil and fat and animal fat and oil using quicklime which has calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide as catalyst, separating and refining fatty acid methyl ester and glycerin by carrying out gravity separation of unreacted methanol after removal by distillation of pressure reduction and flush in mixture state, solidifying calcium compound which remains to fatty acid methyl ester using fatty acid in mixture state, and carrying out filtration separation and removal at less than or equal to 25 degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of fatty acid methyl ester for fuel and glycerin used for manufacturing plastics (claimed). The fuel may be light oil alternative fuel or biodiesel fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The method is low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fatty acid methyl ester is manufactured by adding calcium hydroxide or slaked lime when transesterificating vegetable oil and fat and animal fat and oil using quicklime which has calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide as main component as catalyst, separating and refining fatty acid methyl ester and glycerin by carrying out gravity separation of unreacted methanol after removal by distillation of pressure reduction and flush in mixture state, solidifying calcium compound which remains to fatty acid methyl ester using fatty acid with melting point of greater than or equal to 30 degrees C in mixture state, and carrying out filtration separation and removal at less than or equal to 25 degrees C. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing plastics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of biodiesel fuel and by-product glycerin. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An elastomer composition is obtained by mixing elastomer component and dreg obtained in a fermentation process of organic material.    USE - Elastomer composition used for tire (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The elastomer composition is economically and environmental-friendly, and provides tire with reduced environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of tire.    Bead portion (1)    Side wall portion (2)    Tread portion (3)    Carcass (4)    Belt (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fixed filtration structure (2) that is arranged in an internal peripheral surface of a horizontal-type tank. A movable filtration structure (3) is arranged above fixed filtration structure and moved along rails provided in the internal peripheral surface of the tank. A gas holder (12) is provided with an air introducing portion (4) to introduce oxygen and air into the tank. Solid-mixing fermentation of the organic solid substance provided in movable filtration structure is performed during air supplying and heating processes.    USE - Apparatus for fermenting organic solid substance e.g. cellulose waste material. Can also be used in commercial waste material such as municipal solid waste, food associated waste such as used coffee-powder and used tea leaves, and agricultural waste materials such as waste derived from plants and rice straw, shochu-liquor lees, palm oil strained lees, pulp sludge and used paper.    ADVANTAGE - Large amount of organic solid substance can be filtered effectively using movable filtration structure within short period of time. Hence, solid-mixing fermentation of the organic solid substance can be performed effectively at the time of supplying air and performing heating process. Produced saccharification liquid can be transferred reliably and various fermentation products such as ethanol can be obtained reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation method of reducing sugar rich culture solution; and    (2) manufacturing method of ethanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the apparatus for fermenting organic solid substance. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fixed filtration structure (2)    Movable filtration structure (3)    Air introducing portion (4)    Heater (5)    Gas holder (12)
NOVELTY - Liquid deodorizing composition (I) comprises Bacillus subtilis strain NRRL B-50147 in a stable aqueous medium.    USE - (I) is useful: as a drain opener formulation; and for enhancing plant root development (all claimed). (I) is useful in pet care, toilet care, carpet care, food waste collections or processes, management of industrial wastes, and odor control of livestock production and other organic wastes.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has short- and long-term odor control effects. (I) is environment friendly and economical for use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a drain opener formulation comprising Bacillus subtilis strain NRRL B-50147 and a surfactant; and    (2) a biologically pure culture of Bacillus subtilis strain NRRL B-50147.
NOVELTY - Optimizing syngas production comprises gasification of carbonaceous material in gasifier. The gasification of carbonaceous material in gasifier comprises injecting carbon dioxide gas, oxygen, and carbonaceous material into a gasifier and creating syngas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen.    USE - Method optimizing syngas production (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of carbon footprint on the environment, increases carbon utilization for fuel production thus having tremendous potential to positively impact climate change by improving the carbon efficiency, provides way to decrease dependence on foreign oil and increase global energy stability, increases the yield of alcohol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing alcohol comprising contacting syngas with biocatalyst in fermentation container to produce an alcohol product mixture, and selectively recovering alcohol from the product mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the role of carbon dioxide in biomass gasification overall process flow contemplated during normal operations of the lower chamber.
NOVELTY - A fuel is desulfurized by contacting a to-be-processed gas having an oxygen concentration of 0.5-2 vol.% and containing fuel gas, with a treatment material (2) containing sulfur oxidizing bacteria.    USE - Desulfurization of fuel e.g. methane for removing sulfur-containing compounds e.g. hydrogen sulfide.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient, reliable and steady removal of hydrogen sulfide contained in fuel gas over a long period of time, without leakage of hydrogen sulfide, suppresses generation of sulfuric acid (which prevents corrosion), and eases handleability of desulfurization apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desulfurization apparatus equipped with a unit (13) for preparing to-be-processed gas, and a process unit for contacting and reacting the to-be-processed gas with the treatment material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the desulfurization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fermenter (1)    Treatment material (2)    Reaction space (11)    Lower space (12)    Unit for preparing to-be-processed gas (13)
NOVELTY - An asbestos processing agent (31) is added to asbestos (30), and fluid substance and solid substance (43) are separated from obtained asbestos processed material. The asbestos processing agent contains alkoxysilane, and salt of metal chosen from alkali metal and alkaline earth metal in which the ionization capacity is more than magnesium.    USE - Utilization of asbestos for producing fluid substance for manufacture of hydrogen and solid substance for raw material of cement and solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to building, piping installation, fuel cell, hydrogen fueled engine and hydrogen boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and economically provides fluid and solid substances with high productivity by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating utilization of asbestos. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Asbestos (30)    Asbestos processing agent (31)    Water-soluble organic solvent (41)    Solid substance (43)    Solar cell (50)    Hydrogen (52)
NOVELTY - Crop straws and sewage sludge are recycled by adding straw powder and sludge by proportion of 1:5-1:20 at 15-30 degrees C, adding 0.1-1 wt.% of heavy metal stabilizer, stirring for 15-30 minutes, controlling pH within 6-9, reducing water content of straw and sludge mixture to 50-70% by washing and filter pressing, and drying mixture at 160-240 degrees C until water content becomes 30-45%.    USE - Recycling of crop straws and sewage sludge for use as coal substitute or ecological cement raw material.    ADVANTAGE - The method stabilizes and recycles wastes.
NOVELTY - An alcohol-ether fuel composition comprises 70-99.5 vol.% gasoline and 0.5-30 vol.% another component comprising 75-99% low level alcohol mixture, 0.01-0.5% fatty acid alkyl ester, 0.8-23.9% auxiliary solvent, 0.18-0.55% gasoline cleaning agent, 0.05-0.1% antioxidant and 0.005-0.2% anti-rusting agent.    USE - An alcohol-ether fuel composition for improving economical efficiency of fuel oil (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - All kinds of functional components and gasoline having special distillation range take effect, so the amount of auxiliary solvent having high cost is further reduced. Compared with methanol gasoline, the amount of auxiliary agent is reduced by greater than or equal to 65%. The requirement of auxiliary solvent in mixture of methanol, ethanol and less fatty acid alkyl ester is reduced when mixed into alcohol gasoline mixture, compared with methanol. If methanol, ethanol and less fatty acid alkyl ester compound are mixed into gasoline having short distillation range at 22-195 degrees C, the oil consumption is reduced to certain extent.
NOVELTY - The method involves pressurizing, circulating and synthesizing methanol by gas circulator (14). The synthesized methanol is heated by a solar heater (17). The heated methanol is decomposed into hydrogen and carbon monoxide mixing gas and passed to a generator (19) to release high temperature waste air. The water vapor is generated by passing waste air to a waste heat boiler (20). The water vapor is condensed into water through a stream condenser (22) for generating electric energy. The condensed water is pumped into waste heat boiler through a water pump (23).    USE - Method for generating electricity by solar-biomass energy and hydrogen energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water vapor is condensed into water through a stream condenser for generating electric energy, the stability of electric power is ensured and the cost of generating electricity can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sequential diagram illustrating the process for generating electricity.    Gas circulator (14)    Solar heater (17)    Generator (19)    Waste heat boiler (20)    Stream condenser (22)    Water pump (23)
NOVELTY - A cathodic catalyst comprises (in weight%) nickel (33-63), aluminum (33-63) and cobalt (0.5-6).    USE - Cathodic catalyst is used for producing hydrogen (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathodic catalyst having high catalytic activity and selectivity is manufactured economically by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathodic catalyst comprises, which involves mixing nickel, aluminum and cobalt, melting obtained mixture, quenching the molten mixture to room temperature, grinding and sieving.
NOVELTY - A low-heat-value sludge fuel comprises (wt.%) water-containing sludge (29.5-85), rice husk ash (10-70), and deodorization disinfectant (0.5-5).    USE - The low-heat-value sludge fuel is useful for preparing construction material.    ADVANTAGE - The low-heat-value sludge fuel overcomes the difficulty of treating urban sludge; where it greatly reduces sludge treatment cost, prepares the sludge into fuel, and recovers energy stored in the sludge. Moreover, the burnt sludge fuel ash passivates the heavy metal in the form of oxide; and it completely disposes and recycles the sludge and the rice husk ash.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a high-heat-value sludge fuel; where it is obtained by mixing the low-heat-value sludge fuel with coal powder or petroleum tar powder having a ratio of 1:0.4-3; and    (2) a preparation method of the low-heat-value sludge fuel.
NOVELTY - The device has a pipeline for connecting outlet of catalytic reaction chamber with fuel storage tank arranged with a fuel pump. The outlet of the reaction chamber is connected with a gas liquid separator whose outlet paths are connected to product storage tank and heat exchanger. The outlet of the heat exchanger is connected to a condenser through a pipeline. The outlet of the condenser is connected to a collector and hydrogen storage tank. A control valve is arranged in a pipeline for connecting the hydrogen storage tank and fuel cell.    USE - Hydrogen producing device used as fuel for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, military and civil applications.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen producing speed and energy efficiency of the hydrogen producing device can be improved by adjusting the conveying speed of liquid fuel and stabilizing the pressure of hydrogen, using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen producing device.
NOVELTY - A mixed energy-saving refrigerant comprises (wt.%) isobutane (1-70), and difluoroethane (30-99).    USE - A mixed energy-saving refrigerant for refrigerator or ice tank.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant reduces electric energy consumption of the refrigerator and ice tank by as much as 20-50%, decreases ozone damage potential to the atmosphere to 0, and brings a greenhouse effect potential of 100-190%.
NOVELTY - A fat-soluble pigment extract is manufactured by spin-drying or heating L-lactic acid by pressure-reducing under inert gas atmosphere to obtain anhydrous lactic acid liquid which has lactic acid oligomer, mixing plant in anhydrous lactic acid liquid to obtain pigment liquid, and classifying and collecting pigment liquid sediment.    USE - Manufacture of fat-soluble pigment extract used for compost and livestock feed manufacture, plant pigment powder, pharmaceutical, drink, foodstuff, and cosmetics (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes L-lactic acid which is completely harmless to human body and environment as dissolution catalyst, and manufactures high concentration and highly safe fat-soluble pigment extract.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a compost and livestock feed manufacture; and    (2) a plant pigment powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of plant pigment extract manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has an iron pipe whose diameter is 32 mm and length is 50 mm. A round steel plate having hole with diameter of 30 mm in the center is welded in the upper portion of iron pipe. The iron pipe is connected to an iron bowl having diameter around 150 mm. A hole having diameter of 30 mm is formed in the center of the iron bowl. The iron bowl is connected with another iron pipe having diameter of 32 mm and length of 210 mm with closed upper end. Four air outflow holes are transversely formed at 45 degrees in predetermined portion of iron gas flow pipe.    USE - Air conveying and pressure increasing device for straw gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The air can be conveyed into the furnace through the specific pipe, guide pipe, bottom plate, pressure increasing bowl and air outflow holes after the blower is opened. The structure of the air conveying and pressure increasing device is simplified, time and energy saving can be achieved and efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air conveying and pressure increasing device.
NOVELTY - Indirect production of biomass liquid fuel uses gasoline or diesel fuel or other fuel oil as extracting agent to extract organic product of biomass hydrolyzing or biomass pyrolyzing or the biomass degraded in other liquid.    USE - Method of indirectly producing biomass liquid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method uses gasoline, diesel fuel or heavy oil which contains aromatic hydrocarbon that can easily dissolve furfural as the extracting agent. The aldehyde dissolved in the gasoline and diesel fuel or other organic product of acidifying the biomass (alcohols, aldehyde, ketone and esters) is used as the components of the fuel oil and is retained in the fuel oil; and also can be used as the motive fuel oil of the relative engines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solubilization mixing method of biomass liquid fuel comprising mixing organic material with furfural or other aldehyde and fuel oil.
NOVELTY - Purification of natural gas from oven gas includes pretreating oven gas; adding oxygen and reacting in the presence of platinum/silicon dioxide/PTFE catalyst at normal temperature to remove hydrogen; and treating the gas in pressure varying adsorption device to remove oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.    USE - Method for purifying natural gas from oven gas (claimed).
NOVELTY - Alternative fuels manufacturing involves heating food waste at 100-140 degrees C in a reactor to obtain a mixture. 10-50 pts.wt. of methanol and 0.5-10 pts.wt. of acid catalyst are added to the mixture, where mixture is heated at 65-75 degrees C to obtain a reaction product. The reaction product is cooled at 50-60 degrees C, where cooled reaction product is injected into a reactor. 10-50 pts.wt. of methanol and 0.5-10 pts.wt. of sodium hydroxide are added to the mixture to obtain ester-containing product. Glycerin is separated from the ester-containing product to obtain alternative fuels.    USE - Method for manufacturing alternative fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The alternative fuels manufacturing method is eco-friendly and enables to manufacture alternative fuels with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for manufacturing alternative fuels, which comprises two reactors, a sludge separator and a cooling device.
NOVELTY - A gas generating apparatus has one or more liquid permeable pouches each having a cavity comprising a solid anhydrous reactant, a reaction chamber (106) comprising a heat and pressure resistant material and to which one or more pouches and a liquid reactant are supplied, one or more reactant inlets, and a gas outlet. The reactant inlet is provided to join liquid reactant and pouches such that liquid reactant contacts at least one portion of one or more pouches. The gas outlet releases gas generated by reaction of solid anhydrous reactant and liquid reactant.    USE - Apparatus is used for generating gas e.g. oxygen, ammonia, borazine, nitrogen, hydrocarbon and hydrogen (claimed) used for fuel cell e.g. lead acid battery, lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride battery, rechargeable battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid reactant and solid anhydrous reactant are stably reacted, and gas is stably and economically generated. The contamination of liquid reactant by the pump used for injecting liquid is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system (100) for generating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of gas generating system.    Gas generating system (100)    Pouch source (102)    Pouch feeder (104)    Reaction chamber (106)    Gas filtration module (112)
NOVELTY - Invention is designed for processing of various liquid organic waste, for instance animal dung, bird dung and etc, into biogas and liquid organic fertiliser. Unit for anaerobic digestion of organic waste comprises: anaerobic digester 1 with the main heater of biomass 2, made in the shape of hermetically sealed tank, separated with vertical baffles into sections, charging pipes 9 for raw material and discharging pipes 10 for liquid organic fertiliser, feeding system 3 of raw feedstock, system 4 of biogas extraction with compressor, system 5 of liquid organic fertiliser removal, system 6 of process control, made in the from of programmable computer. Internal volume of the bioreactor is separated with overflow baffle and two baffle-heat exchangers, placed at an angle 120 degrees to each other into three interconnected sections: hydrolised one, connected with the feeding system 3 of raw feed stock through the charging pipe 9, acidogenic and methanogenic ones, connected with the discharging system 5 of liquid organic fertiliser through discharging pipes 10 as well as with the system 4 of biogas extraction.    USE - Agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Increase of operation efficiency of the unit for anaerobic digestion of organic waste. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - A polymer solution is obtained by dissolving sulfonated hydrocarbyl group polymer in solvent containing hydrogen ion conductive inorganic particles. The polymer solution is stirred at constant temperature, heated at 100-150 degrees C for 10-15 hours, and dried for 10-15 hours under vacuum condition. The obtained polymer membrane is subjected to sulfuric acid and sodium process, and polymer electrolyte membrane substituted by hydrogen ion or sodium ion form is formed. Thus, organic-inorganic polymer electrolyte membrane is formed.    USE - Formation of organic-inorganic composite polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cell, such as direct methanol fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic composite polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent ion conductivity and proton conductivity is manufactured, and provides fuel cell having improved performance.
NOVELTY - The rotor (2) is energized by the electric current flowing through the permanent magnet (4) arranged inside the housing (1). The electric current flow path is formed between the electrode plates while rotor is rotated by the magnetizing effect. The rotor provided in the housing is supported using bearing (8) or other support system.    USE - Electrical generator rotor for electrolysis machine used for electrolysis of water to produce controllable output of oxygen and hydrogen to operate fuel cell type vehicle, combustion engine of other vehicle and heating applications, and electroplating bath (both claimed). Can also be used in desalination plant and power station.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolysis of water is performed effectively to reduce the elemental constituents, etc., by the application of electrical current. Required amount of gases are produced to operate the engine, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolysis machine; and    (2) electroplating bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrolysis machine.    Housing (1)    Rotor (2)    Permanent magnet (4)    Insulating sleeve (7)    Bearing (8)
NOVELTY - Wastewater is treated by decomposing organic matter contained in wastewater sludge using microorganism contained in bio-unit inside a biological oxidation tank where the upper edge is projected on the water surface, and performing photosynthetic reaction by making light enter the unit from the upper part.    USE - Treatment method for wastewater from household and industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption is lessened and cost and carbon dioxide emission are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bio unit comprising bottomed cylindrical hollow body consists of translucent material, phototrophic microorganism layer supported on the outside surface and porous film on top.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional drawing of bio-unit.    Main body of bio-unit (1)    Upper part of hollow cylinder body (2)    Bottom part of hollow cylinder body (3)    Phototrophic microorganism layer (4)    Porous film (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an oven (100) having opening in the upper side. A cover (300) is removably mounted on the oven, so as to close the opening. An assisting device (700) is provided with a projection (720) which is inserted between the cover and oven, so that an annular ring like clearance gap (S1) is formed between the cover and oven. The projection is extracted out so that the clearance gap is reduced and oven opening is closed, after igniting the leaf charcoal material such as chaff.    USE - Apparatus for producing leaf charcoal by burning chaff.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening of the oven is closed after visually confirming that the leaf charcoal material is ignited by recognizing the smoke released through the clearance gap, the leaf charcoal material can be reliably ignited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side views of the leaf charcoal producing apparatus at the time of production of leaf charcoal.    Oven (100)    Grid panel (120)    Cover (300)    Chimney fitting portion (310)    Assisting device (700)    Projection (720)    Clearance gap (S1)
NOVELTY - Method of producing fuel granules from organic fibrous material includes breakage of organic fibrous material to 0.25-0.15 mm, moistening and heating are combined and put under the steam treatment heated to 130-180 degrees C under the pressure from 4 to 5 atm, and the compaction of the material obtained is made in the matrixes with the proportion of diametre and length pf the channel 7:78-80.    USE - Mining.    ADVANTAGE - Enlargement of the range of the solid-propellant thermal sources, utilisation of the waste products of the millet and improvement of the environment conditions. 2 cl, 2 ex
NOVELTY - A bio oil is manufactured by powdering trunk, branch and leaf of bamboo, and extracting bio oil by biotechnology.    USE - Manufacture of bio oil used as motor vehicle fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents global warming, delays extinction and prevents reduction of natural oil, and contributes to development and prosperity of agricultural and forestry industries, transportation business and bio oil manufacturing plant.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation apparatus includes a microwave generator, a reaction container, a heater and a catalyst or carrier unit. The microwave generator generates microwave. The heater supplies heat to catalyst or carrier unit for dehydrogenation of the organic hydrogen compound supplied to the reaction container. The reaction container includes a by-product vent for ejecting the reaction by-product.    USE - Hydrogen generation apparatus for fuel supply source, internal combustion engine, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation apparatus increases reactivity by improving heating rate, and hence improves hydrogen generation speed.
NOVELTY - Apparatus (10) comprises a lateral unit (11), a bridge (12), a connection terminal (13) and an electrode (15), which is connected to the lateral unit. The connection terminal is connected to the bridge. The lateral unit is extended to both ends of the bridge. A contact unit is formed, where the lateral unit and the electrode are connected to each other.    USE - Apparatus for jointing electrode for use in hydrogen generator and device for generating hydrogen and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures increased hydrogen generation speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus, which comprises an elastic member and a lateral unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrode jointing apparatus.    Apparatus (10)    Lateral unit (11)    Bridge (12)    Connection terminal (13)    Electrode (15)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises a drying unit (100), a pull-out rail (300) and a controller (700), which is used for controlling Z-axis of the pull-out rail according to output signal. A detection sensor (50) is also provided that outputs a signal for controlling Z-axis to sense the location of excrement.    USE - Apparatus for drying excrement.    ADVANTAGE - The excrement drying apparatus is eco-friendly and maximizes adsorption of excrement in the summertime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the excrement drying apparatus.    Detection sensor (50)    Drying unit (100)    Pull-out rail (300)    Controller (700)
NOVELTY - The film has an elaborate conductive structure with spinel conductive oxide formed by using an aerosol deposition method. Conductive oxide powder is provided on a metallic board, where the metallic board is made of material selected from a group consisting of titanium, stainless steel, copper, nickel and nickel alloy.    USE - Spinel thin conductive film for a low temperature solid oxide fuel cell i.e. third generation (3G) fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film is simple in structure, reduces formation of metal-oxide layer generated due to high temperature and stability, and can be used under the high temperature for a long period of time to increase long term usage stability of a metal material connector of a low temperature solid oxide fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a spinel thin conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a method for manufacturing a spinel thin conductive film.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The microflow sensor has lattice structures made of silicium. The atomic structures form together a Wheatstone-bridge with two supplemental resistors. The two supplemental resistors are provided as silicium atomic structures. Each lattice structure is produced as an electrical faulty wiring belong to N sub-lattice structures. The lattice structures form meander.    USE - Microflow sensor for analyzing of gases, for measuring the rate of flow of a flowing medium and for detecting of gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, water and methane, particularly for use in Ultramat 6, Oxymat 6 and Sibench (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microflow sensor has lattice structures made of silicium, and thus ensures to increase the sensitivity of the sensor and reduces response times of the microflow sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a microflow sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a microflow sensor.    Glass layers (1,2)    Beam (3)    Beam splitter (5)    Panel wheel (6)    Measuring chamber (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing organic material into an air-tight vessel i.e. biomass reactor tank (10). Steam is enriched with a chemical that precipitates hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and the enriched steam is injected into the organic material. The steam is enriched in a boiler before being transported to the vessel. Biogas produced during the digestion of the organic material is collected and a portion of the biogas produced during the digestion process is used to drive an apparatus for producing the steam, where the steam is injected into the air-tight vessel.    USE - Method for enhancing the digestion of organic material e.g. animal waste, green waste, paper/cardboard waste, for producing biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables injecting steam into the reactor instead of injecting water since water expands to approximately 1,600 times its original volume upon boiling. Injecting steam allows total coverage of the organic waste using a small fraction of the water, thus minimizing environmental issues and saving costs. The steam moves through the waste as much as 1,000 times faster than water, so that the steam can convert the waste to biogas much faster. The steam accelerates the decomposition of the organic refuse, thus enhancing the production of methane gas and carbondioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing biogas from waste material    (2) an apparatus for producing biogas from waste material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of apparatus for injecting steam into a reactor.    Biomass reactor tank (10)    Steam injector (12)    Temperature sensors (17)    Gas extractor (22)    Relief valve (23)
NOVELTY - Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) polymers are produced by performing bioreactor aerobic microbial biosynthesis of PHA polymers from feedstock using mixed bacterial cultures in non-sterile conditions, where feedstock comprises anaerobic degradation products; extracting biosynthesized PHA polymers to obtain PHA granules; and cycling bioreactor through first and second periods. The first period includes maintaining excess feedstock and limited nutrients in bioreactor. The second period includes maintaining nutrients but limited feedstock in the bioreactor.    USE - Method of producing PHA polymers (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides bioreactors that can operate under conditions that select against microorganisms that do not produce PHA, enabling non-sterile production of PHAs and, over the long term, tend to select for organisms that can store PHAs at high levels; reduces cost of producing PHA using low-cost carbon sources and nonsterile process; and decreases pollution and esthetic nuisance caused by petrochemical plastics, additional incentives for capture of methane, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, energy usage, dependence on petrochemicals, demand for wood, and extended landfill life.
NOVELTY - A system for extraction of diesel from algae comprises a primary mixing equipment, a closed tubular bioreactor, centrifugal equipment, an extracting equipment, a secondary extracting equipment, a second centrifuge equipment, storage tanks, catalyzing tanks, reaction equipment, temporary storage tanks, third centrifugation and filtration, where the extraction equipment is a continuous pipeline and several transmitters generate ultrasound energy to break the walls of the algae.    USE - The system is useful for extracting diesel from algae (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a process for obtaining biodiesel from algae grown in a primary mixing tank with added nutrients for its growth and a current is passed through a bioreactor consisting of tubular marks where section bottom of the frames is jacketed and is opaque, where the current is re-circulated to the storage tank until a consistency is determined by light absorbance and density; once the current reaches the specified conditions, density absorbance is diverted by a three-way valve to a centrifuge to remove excess water and then be sent to a temporary storage tank where it will be fed into a system extraction of lipids consisting of a coiled tubing where energy is passed through an ultrasound emitting energy range of 16000 W at 20kHz; applied ultrasound breaks the outer and inner walls of the algae and the oil bag, facilitating its subsequent extraction with a compression process; the oil obtained is sent to a centrifuge and later sent to storage tanks biodiesel process, the oil tank is sent to a heater and then to a static mixer where it is mixed with the catalyst; the mixture is sent to the reactor where a 16000 W at 20kHz energy is applied to accelerate the reaction rate; the product is a centrifuged and filtered, then placed in storage tanks.
NOVELTY - Producing biodiesel fuel from crude tall oil in a tall oil refinery, involves esterifying fatty acids which are contained in the crude tall oil with a lower alcohol; and recovering the fatty acid esters; where before the esterification of the fatty acids, the crude tall oil is treated with formic acid, which at least essentially prevents esterification of the fatty acids with the sterols and corresponding compounds that comprises alcoholic hydroxyl groups, which are contained in the tall oil.    USE - For producing biodiesel fuel from crude tall oil in a tall oil refinery (claimed). The biodiesel fuel is useful as automotive fuel.    ADVANTAGE - By using the method, it is also possible to esterify such fatty acids which generally end up in the primary oil, in which case the amount of the fuel esters is maximized. The method and arrangement maximizes the yield of fatty acids. The method is also possible to apply in conventional tall oil distillery without having to make any significant changes to the distillery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an arrangement for producing biodiesel fuel from crude tall oil in a tall oil refinery, comprising arranged in series, unit for drying crude tall oil, unit for removing pitch from the crude tall oil which is generated in the drying unit, unit for distilling resin designed for distillation of the surplus generated in the pitch removal unit to separate resin compounds and to recover the crude fatty acid fraction, and pre-distillation unit for distilling the crude fatty acid fraction which is generated in the resin distillation unit, and an main unit for distilling the fatty acids, where the pre-distillation unit comprises a source of alcohol and an esterification zone for at least partial esterification of the fatty acids in the fatty acid fraction.
NOVELTY - An article comprises a fuel cell comprising a compartment (I) containing an anode and a compartment (II) containing a cathode. The compartment (I) further contains methanotrophs able to oxidize methane delivered to the fuel cell to produce electrons which is accepted by the anode.    USE - Article having fuel cell is used for generating electric current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The article having fuel cell has high microbial metabolism efficiency and power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for generating electric current from fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Method of changing a molecular structure of a material comprises: producing an ion beam comprising a first distribution of ion energies having a full width at half maximum of W; adjusting the energies of at least some of the ions to produce a second distribution of ion energies in the ion beam having a full width at half maximum of more than W; and exposing the material to the adjusted ion beam.    USE - The method is useful for changing a molecular structure of a material, where the material comprises biomass material or hydrocarbon-containing material comprising oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, bitumen, or coal. The biomass and the hydrocarbon-containing material are useful for producing fuel and products e.g. ethanol, bioethanol, other alcohols, and other combustible hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - The method: delivers large radiation doses to samples in short periods of time for high throughput applications, and to exercise relatively precise control over exposure conditions; and avoids chemicals and swelling agents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram illustrating conversion of biomass into products and coproducts.
NOVELTY - A leak detection of fuel gas from fuel-gas piping is performed using cyclohexene as a tracer.    USE - Method for detecting leakage of fuel gas such as town gas, natural gas and propane gas from fuel-gas piping such as underground buried pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel gas from fuel-gas piping is efficiently detected using tracer.
NOVELTY - Agent for preventing soil diseases, comprises at least a type of water-soluble gallic acid methyl derivative (I) as an active ingredient.    USE - The agent is useful for preventing soil diseases including wilt disease and/or plant diseases caused by Actinomyces (all claimed) or Ralstonia solanacearum. The plant includes potato, tomato, aubergine, green pepper or tobacco.    ADVANTAGE - The agent is eco-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Agent for preventing soil diseases, comprises at least a type of water-soluble gallic acid methyl derivative of formula (I) as an active ingredient.    R1,R2,R3=H, alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, ammonium salt or 1-3C alkyl groups, preferably H.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-sulfide removal apparatus (10) comprises an inflow port (15) through which biogas flows-in to lower surface, a desulfurizing agent filling unit (24), an outflow port (22) provided in upper surface and through which biogas flows-out, and a filter (23). The desulfurizing agent filling unit is positioned over the whole flow-path cross section, and filled with desulfurizing agent. The filter is positioned over whole flow-path cross section between the desulfurizing agent filling unit and outflow port. The apparatus de-sulfurizes hydrogen sulfide contained in biogas.    USE - Apparatus for de-sulfurizing hydrogen sulfide in biogas manufactured from organic waste such as livestock dung, foodstuff dreg, sewer line sludge and organic refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-sulfide removal apparatus is compact, economical and easy to maintain, and provides improved removal of hydrogen sulfide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-sulfide removal apparatus comprises an inflow port through which biogas flows-in to lower surface, a desulfurizing agent filling unit, an outflow port provided in upper surface and through which biogas flows-out, and a filter. The desulfurizing agent filling unit is positioned over the whole flow-path cross section, and filled with desulfurizing agent. The filter is positioned over the whole flow-path cross section between the desulfurizing agent filling unit and outflow port. The apparatus de-sulfurizes the hydrogen sulfide contained in the biogas manufactured by performing anaerobic fermentation of organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of hydrogen-sulfide removal apparatus.    Hydrogen-sulfide removal apparatus (10)    Opening-and-closing portion (12)    Inflow port (15)    Outflow port (22)    Filter (23)    Desulfurizing agent filling unit (24)
NOVELTY - The separation tank (3) has several separation chambers that are formed between outer wall and inner wall. An inner circle portion has a glycerine discharge port (15) that discharges glycerine into bottom portion. The reaction mixture passes through the separation chambers through upper and lower sides of partition plates. The final separation chamber is provided with bio diesel fuel (BDF) discharge port (13) for discharging the crude bio diesel fuel.    USE - Separation tank of crude bio diesel fuel and glycerin, used in bio diesel fuel production.    ADVANTAGE - The separation of crude bio diesel fuel and glycerin during bio diesel fuel production can be performed easily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the separation tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separation tank (3)    Stirring blade (7)    Discharge pipe (8)    Bio diesel fuel discharge port (13)    Glycerine discharge port (15)
NOVELTY - Producing anhydrovinblastine by coupling vindoline and catharantine involves: a) oxidative coupling catalyzed by Laccases; b) optional removal of laccase; c) reduction with borohydrides; and d) isolation of anhydrovinblastine.    USE - For producing anhydrovinblastine or its iminium derivative (claimed) useful as intermediates for manufacturing vinblastine useful in the treatment of various carcinomas; or for manufacturing vinorelbin.    ADVANTAGE - The process is efficient and environment friendly and it produces large isolated amounts of anhydrovinblastine or its iminium derivative as intermediates for the manufacturing of vinblastine or vinorelbin starting from naturally available precursors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing anhydrovinblastine iminium by coupling vindoline and catharantine involving oxidative coupling catalyzed by Laccases; optional removal of laccase; and isolation of anhydrovinblastine iminium.
NOVELTY - Ethanol is manufactured by fermenting saccharified liquid obtained by hydrolyzing fermented biomass from lignocellulose biomass using yeast or bacteria.    USE - Manufacture of ethanol for gasoline fuel additive used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - High concentration ethanol production from saccharified lignocelluloses biomass liquid, such as wood and herb biomass is possible.
NOVELTY - A wastewater treatment equipment comprises injection part (10) which injects two types of alcohol as nutrient of microorganisms into processing tank, and switch control part (20) which controls injection part in switching nutrient from one alcohol to other alcohol among two types of alcohol to increase injection rate of other alcohol while reducing injection rate of one alcohol.    USE - Wastewater treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The wastewater treatment equipment holds down cost required for wastewater treatment, maintains advancing of process reaction, and suppresses raise of total nitrogen concentration or chemical oxygen demand (COD) concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wastewater treatment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wastewater treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Injection part (10)    Alcohol cylindrical tank (11,12)    Pump (13,14)    Control part (20)    Operating panel (21)
NOVELTY - An organic waste accommodated in a fermenter (20) is stirred using rotary blade (40) positioned in horizontal direction of fermenter, and fermentation process is carried out. The organic waste is stirred in the state provided in space portion having predetermined magnitude in the upper portion of fermenter. Thus, the waste material processing method is carried out.    USE - Method for processing waste material such as foodstuff waste material, sludge and organic refuse used for generating biogas and ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient generation of biogas and ethanol from organic waste, and effective reduction of ammonia concentration and hydrogen-sulfide concentration in organic waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of fermentation apparatus used in waste material processing method.    Fermentation apparatus (10)    Fermenter (20)    Opening portions (27,29)    Biogas discharge port (32)    Rotary blade (40)
NOVELTY - Microorganisms carrier comprises denitrifying apparatus which removes continuously ammonia nitrogen in natural water, natural water which fills inside of denitrifying tank with autotrophic denitrifying bacteria, denitrifying tank (2) where ammonia nitrogen in natural water is supplied as nitrogen gas, carrying sheet which filters anammox microbe, and roll-shaped carrier (4) which has predetermined width and is wind to column shape.    USE - Microorganisms carrier for waste water treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier can maintain concentration in tank easily, and can prevent escape of anammox microbe to outside of tank. The condition setting at the time of start-up is easy, and size reaction tank can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a biological denitrification equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of biological denitrification equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Biological denitrification equipment (1)    Denitrifying tank (2)    Roll-shaped carrier (4)    Pressure plate (5)    Through-hole (5a)
NOVELTY - A marsh gas biological desulfurization device comprises desulfurizer provided with filler layer, regeneration tank, and pump for pumping absorption solution discharged by liquid outlet of desulfurizer to regeneration tank. The lower part of filler layer is provided with marsh gas inlet, drain outlet and liquid outlet. A gas outlet and liquid inlet are provided above the filler layer. The bottom of regeneration tank is provided with gas inlet and gas inlet pipe to introduce gas to absorption solution in regeneration tank.    USE - A marsh gas biological desulfurization device.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurization device has long and safe operation period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A marsh gas biological desulfurization device comprises desulfurizer provided with filler layer, regeneration tank, and pump for pumping absorption solution discharged by liquid outlet of desulfurizer to regeneration tank. The lower part of filler layer is provided with marsh gas inlet, drain outlet and liquid outlet. A gas outlet and liquid inlet are provided above the filler layer. The bottom of regeneration tank is provided with gas inlet and gas inlet pipe to introduce gas to absorption solution in regeneration tank and to aerate and control content of dissolved oxygen in absorption solution. The liquid outlet of regeneration tank is connected with one settling tank for settling and separating sulfur in absorption solution. The upper part of settling tank is provided with clear liquid outlet which is connected with one barren solution groove. The liquid outlet of barren solution groove is connected with liquid inlet of desulfurizer through absorption solution pump and circulation pipeline. The lower part of settling tank is provided with deposition discharging port.
NOVELTY - Method for cultivating crops in soil containing heavy metal, involves mixing bark compost and Japanese cedar bark with soil, fermenting the mixture and then cultivating the crops.    USE - The method is useful for cultivating crops (claimed) such as grain, vegetables and grass.    ADVANTAGE - The crops can be cultivated easily and the concentration of heavy metal in harvested crop is low, thus maintaining the heavy metal concentration of the soil.
NOVELTY - Method of processing organic compound, involves decreasing number of saprogenic bacteria in pre-processed organic compound and obtaining ethanol and/or methane from the pre-processed organic compound using microorganisms.    USE - The method is useful for processing organic compound for producing ethanol, methane and fertilizer (all claimed), where the ethanol and methane are used as biogas in industries. The organic compound includes industrial waste, plant, animal excretion, minerals or foodstuffs.    ADVANTAGE - The ethanol and methane can be produced efficiently, eco-friendly and cost-effectively, and thus avoids profusion of fossil resources.
NOVELTY - The tar-free biomass gasification furnace includes a purifier cylinder (15) whose bottom end is positioned higher than the bottom end of a high-temperature cracking reaction cylinder (5). A wastewater and tar secondary cracking reflux pipe (18) with a wastewater and tar secondary cracking reflux valve (19) connects the bottom end of the purifier cylinder with the bottom end of the high-temperature cracking reaction cylinder.    USE - Tar-free biomass gasification furnace for urban households and agricultural households with no natural gas or coal gas pipeline in remote villages or mountain areas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables immediate transformation of waste regenerated crystal biomass material into pure combustible gas within 5 to 6 minutes via a secondary cracking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of tar-free biomass gasification furnace.    High-temperature cracking reaction cylinder (5)    Upper combustion chamber (11)    Purifier cylinder (15)    Wastewater and tar secondary cracking reflux pipe (18)    Wastewater and tar secondary cracking reflux valve (19)
NOVELTY - The marsh gas compressing separator is connected with a marsh gas tank and automatically controlled through an electric control cabinet. The separator includes a purifier, an inflating pump, a cooler, and a gas separator which are connected in sequence by a pipeline. Preferably, an electromagnetic valve is provided at a portion of the pipeline where the purifier is located.    USE - Marsh gas compressing separator used with marsh gas tank to recycle e.g. straw, animal wastes into marsh gas.    ADVANTAGE - Can be safely and easily operated. Enables large-scale production of marsh gas, and allows long-distance supply of the produced marsh gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of marsh gas compressing separator.
NOVELTY - An ecological green land has enzymatic biological filler layer, rough coal residue layer and clay compacting layer set in an stacked manner. The total depth of the stacked layer is 800 to 1500 millimeters.    USE - Ecological green land for used in deep treating of emulsion wastewater.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a land made inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the ecological green land.
NOVELTY - The biomass gasifier has a furnace main portion (1) with a water jacket and fuel gas outlet (5). An upper cover (2) covers the furnace main portion. An air inlet (3) of furnace main portion is connected with an air blower (4).    USE - Biomass gasifier for producing combustible gas.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of high impurity wet gas through the transportation device is prevented efficiently, while increasing service life of biomass gasifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the biomass gasifier.    Furnace main portion (1)    Upper cover (2)    Air inlet (3)    Air blower (4)    Fuel gas outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The biomass gasification machine includes a dust collecting tank (4) provided with an internal spiral flue gas channel (16). The upper portion of the spiral flue gas channel is provided with a spiral flue gas inlet (2) linked with a dust chamber (8). The lower portion of the spiral flue gas channel is provided with a flue gas outlet (7) connected to a gas consuming device. The spiral flue gas channel is provided with a predetermined number of venturi type gas dust catchers (3).    USE - Biomass gasification machine for regionally centralized gas supply.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective reduction of the dust content of flue gas in the gasification machine and effective reduction of temperature of flue gas in the outlet. Enables controlling the temperature of the outer surface of furnace body to ensure safe usage. Can effectively save furnace material of biomass gasification machine. Enables effective utilization of furnace material with high water content. Improves gasification quality, and ensures high unit gas production rate. Enables simultaneous reduction of tar and dust content of fuel gas, and improves service life of the gasification machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of biomass gasification machine.    Spiral flue gas inlet (2)    Venturi type gas dust catchers (3)    Dust collecting tank (4)    Flue gas outlet (7)    Dust chamber (8)    Spiral flue gas channel (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a sealing cover (1) arranged in one end of a water storing tank (2), and a supporting pipe (5) connected to other end of the water storing tank. A self-control automatic nozzle (3) is arranged in one end of the supporting pipe perforating the lining of internal furnace and extending into hearth (8). The water storing tank and supporting pipe are connected through a linking element (4).    USE - Self-controlled automatic spray device used in biomass gasification machine for centralized gas supply.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification rate and energy conversion rate of the spray device can be improved by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the self-controlled automatic spray device.    Sealing cover (1)    Water storing tank (2)    Nozzle (3)    Linking element (4)    Supporting pipe (5)    Hearth (8)
NOVELTY - The biomass gasification machine includes hollow fire bars (4) arranged within a furnace body. A hollow reducing layer control pipe (5) is arranged over the fire bars. The fire bars and the two ends of the reducing layer control pipe are connected to a cooling system.    USE - Biomass gasification machine for regionally centralized gas supply.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high unit gas production rate, and allows simultaneous reduction of tar and dust content of fuel gas. Improves service life of gasification machine by improving the service life of fire bars. Enhances gasification environment of gasification machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of biomass gasification machine.    Cooling solution circulation chamber (2)    Operation tank (3)    Fire bars (4)    Reducing layer control pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The biomass gasification machine has furnace internal lining (5) made of mixed material of light metal technology (LMT), which includes inner surface in the form of parabola.    USE - Biomass gasification machine for regionally centralized gas supply.    ADVANTAGE - Free falling of the furnace material within the hearth is promoted by forming the inner surface of the lining material in the form of parabola. The effective burning area of oxide layer is increased and gas generation speed and gas generation quantity are improved while preventing the overhead phenomenon of furnace material. The furnace internal lining is made of LMT material with high temperature resistance, damp resistance and strong water absorption so that the furnace internal lining satisfies the requirements of improved gasification under high temperature and periodical temperature of furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the biomass gasification machine.    Furnace internal lining (5)
NOVELTY - Biodegradable molded product is obtained by molding kneaded material obtained by mixing binder in plant starch, heating and then kneading. The binder is obtained by adding and culturing microorganism which belongs to Bacillus genus in starch as culture medium, or a resin.    USE - Biodegradable molded product is used as biodegradable film and container for packaging fruits and vegetables.    ADVANTAGE - The molded product having biodegradability and improved mechanical strength, is provided using the natural biodegradable raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding system, which molds kneaded material obtained by mixing binder in plant starch, heating and then kneading.
NOVELTY - A supply path (32) supplies fuel gas e.g. ammonia to a fuel cell (2) directly through a connection port (28) and a fuel inflow hole (18) from a fuel supply source. A fuel cracking apparatus (30) positioned in a supply path (34) performs cracking of fuel gas from fuel-supply source and generates hydrogen gas. The generated hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel cell through the fuel inflow hole.    USE - Fuel cell system including alkali-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - An electrode catalyst is restored by supplying hydrogen gas generated by the fuel cracking apparatus to fuel cell. Hence sufficient output is obtained from fuel cell even when fuels other than hydrogen are used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel inflow hole (18)    Connection port (28)    Fuel cracking apparatus (30)    Supply paths (32,34)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation material comprises metal porous body which is adjoined at single side of hydrogen separation metal film (1), and catalyst for fuel modification which is supported by hole part of metal porous body (2).    USE - Hydrogen separation material for hydrogen production device (claimed) used for highly purified hydrogen production and purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation material is excellent in efficiency, hydrogen permeability and hydrogen brittleness resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen production device which uses hydrogen separation material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen separation metal film (1)    Metal porous body (2)    Metal porous body which does not support catalyst (3)
NOVELTY - A sewage disposal system has 1st processing unit which pours inorganic flocculant to where natural water is transferred and performs agglutination reaction, 2nd processing unit which pours ph regulator and perform pH adjustment and 3rd processing unit which pours organic flocculant and performs agglutination reaction.    USE - Sewage disposal system for e.g. raw food wash water emitted from butchery, meat-packing treatment facility, or fish and shellfish processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - Automatic operation is possible, installation is compact, processing time is shortened, solid-liquid separation is easy, cost is reduced and fermentation is performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural diagram of sewage disposal system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Natural water tank (1)    Rest tank (3)    Purification tank (4)    Sludge tank (5)    Sawdust fermenter (6)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus has oxygen containing hydrocarbon vaporizer (6), water vapor generator (5), mixed gas pre-heater (2), modification reaction device (1) with reaction tube filled with modification catalyst, outside heat source (21), heat medium circulation line (37) isolated from the outside heat source which connects containers from modification reaction device, mixed gas pre-heater, water vapor generator or oxygen containing hydrocarbon vaporizer, circulation pump or blower (35) provided in heat medium circulation line and heat medium heater (36).    USE - A hydrogen production apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat from power stations, heat combustors and other industries is used as outside heat source and hydrogen production efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen production apparatus has oxygen containing hydrocarbon vaporizer (6) for gasifying oxygen containing hydrocarbon raw material, water vapor generator (5), mixed gas pre-heater (2) which preheats mixed gasified oxygen containing hydrocarbon and water vapor (13) to predetermined temperature, modification reaction device (1) with reaction tube filled with modification catalyst where mixed gas is introduced, outside heat source (21) which heats the modification reaction device using the heat medium, heat medium circulation line (37) isolated from the outside heat source which connects containers from modification reaction device, mixed gas pre-heater, water vapor generator or oxygen containing hydrocarbon vaporizer, circulation pump or blower (35) provided in heat medium circulation line and heat medium heater (36).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of hydrogen production apparatus.    Modification reaction device (1)    Mixed gas pre-heater (2)    Water pre-heater (3)    Oxygen-containing hydrocarbon pre-heater (4)    Water vapor generator (5)
NOVELTY - Microtubular porous silicon structure comprises microtunnels, whose walls are functionalized by coating with suitable substances to form micro-needles and micro-monoliths in reactions occurring in the presence of chemical gases or liquids.    USE - Microtubular porous silicon structure for use in catalytic production of hydrogen for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The microtubular porous silicon structure has a high ratio of surface area per unit volume and excellent mechanical strength, shows excellent performance with temperature, and allows growth of layers of silicon oxide, zeolite or other compounds on its surface.
NOVELTY - A catalytically active tin dioxide based coating composition for gas sensors capable of detecting sulfur dioxide (5 ppm and higher concentration) selectively in presence of combustible and toxic gases like methane, carbon monoxide (CO), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and butane. The sensors made out of the composition are highly sensitive towards the toxic sulfur dioxide gas whereas their sensitivity is negligibly low towards combustible and toxic gases like methane, CO, LPG, CNG and butane. The processing steps of the fabrication of such sensors are quite simple and cost effective. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Non-fresh water (1) is subjected to high-temperature electrolysis (5) during which hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are produced and separated. The separated hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are compressed, cooled and stored at elevated pressure, and the hydrogen gas and oxygen gas are combusted at elevated pressure to produce superheated steam at high temperature. The superheated steam is collected, the heat is recovered from the superheated steam and used as an energy input, and at least some of superheated steam is condensed, to produce fresh water (12).    USE - Method for converting non-fresh water such as seawater, brackish water, waste water and polluted water to fresh water. Uses include but are not limited to drinking purpose, food preparation, bathing, watering lawns, motels, hotel, restaurant, civilian and military institutions, paper industry, petroleum refining, thermoelectric power plants and harvesting.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces fresh water by performing high temperature electrolysis without consuming non-renewable fossil fuels in large amount, and prevents global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for producing fresh water; and    (2) high-temperature electrolysis unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram illustrating high temperature electrolysis of seawater to produce fresh water.    Non-fresh water (1)    Heat from other sources (3)    High temperature electrolysis (5)    Mineral and salts (6)    Combustor (9)    Heat exchanger (11)    Fresh water (12)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises plant extract, and menadione based compound, which is selected from menadione sodium bisulfate, juglone, anthraquinone compound and a solvent.    USE - Composition for controlling harmful algae.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is economical, eco-friendly and has excellent algicidal activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling harmful algae, which involves utilizing soil and water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting synergistic effect of menadione and Rheum root extract against Microcystis aeruginosa. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metal-carbon composite comprises a metal catalyst impregnated in activated carbon, and metal catalyst impregnated in carbon nanofiber that is grown on active carbon fiber.    USE - Metal-carbon composite for use in electrode catalyst of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell, for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-carbon composite has excellent hydrogen-ion conductivity and electroconductivity. The fuel cell has high power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a metal-carbon composite.
NOVELTY - Organic compound decomposer comprises a vegetable material containing rice flour, corn flour, barley meal, wheat flour, rice hulls, rice chaff, wood dust, sawdust or zeolite powder. Bacillus or Thermobacillus bacteria is evenly mixed with the vegetable material and 10-3000 liters of pig excrements.    USE - Organic compound decomposer.    ADVANTAGE - The organic compound decomposer facilitates food garbage processing and excrement handling, and effectively supplements mineral nutrients.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for processing the food garbage, which includes:    (A) mixing the organic compound decomposer with the food garbage at a temperature of 40-45 degrees C in a sewage disposal tank to obtain a mixture;    (B) mixing swine excrements to the mixture;    (C) aerating the mixture for 1-2 days; and    (D) fermenting the mixture to obtain compost.
NOVELTY - Process for recovery of oil from oily sludges and oil emulsion is disclosed, which involves culturing Bacillus subtilis in a culture medium containing carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus source at pH of 6.5\|0.5 and temperature of 37\|2?oC for a period of 1-2 days, separating the acetoin which is formed in culture medium, treating emulsified oil obtained by agitating the oil sludge with kerosene water mixture (1:99) at 30\|50?oC, with the obtained acetoin as cell free broth, separating the oil from the acetone treated emulsified oil. Image 0/1
NOVELTY - The device has a coking tube (15) whose interior is filled with a tar coking catalytic material, where the tube is passed through a partial gas flow path. A load loss measuring unit (8) measures the load loss on the path. A data processing unit (9) processes data derived from the load loss measuring unit. An inerting unit inerts gaseous content of the tube, and a drawing assembly has temperature and pressure controlling units controlling temperature and pressure of gas at a level of an anti-return valve (6).    USE - Device for estimating a tar concentration of a gas originating from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The device is robust and modifiable, and estimates the total tar concentration of the gas at high temperature in a line and bounded pseudo-continuous manner and over a very wide range of concentrations varying between 0.1 milligram/Newton cubic meter and 100 gram/ Newton cubic meter in a simple, inexpensive and efficient manner with reduced measurement errors. The configuration of the device reduces the load losses due to successive coking of gaseous tars in an element such as tube, ensures uniform flow of gas and improves the validity of the measurement of the load loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for estimating a tar concentration of a gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a device and method for online pseudo-continuous bounded estimation of a tar concentration of the gas at high temperature for large range of concentrations.    Electric heating device (4)    Anti-return value (6)    Load loss measuring unit (8)    Data processing unit (9)    Coking tube (15)
NOVELTY - Producing (M1) ethanol from biomass involves converting biomass into first stream contain syngas; catalytically converting syngas into second stream comprising methanol; separating syngas into hydrogen and carbon monoxide; catalytically converting at least some of methanol with some of carbon monoxide into third stream comprising acetic acid; and reducing at least some of acetic acid with hydrogen into fourth stream comprising ethanol.    USE - For producing ethanol from biomass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ethanol at yield of at least 75 (preferably 100) gallons/dry ton of biomass. The method provides ethanol is at carbon-atom selectivity of at least 70% (preferably at least 80%). The method overcomes the carbon loss to methanol, propanol, and higher alcohols, when ethanol is desired; reduces the carbon loss to the water-gas shift reaction that consumes carbon monoxide (CO) and generates carbon dioxide (CO2).
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (12) has electrode membrane layer which has proton-conductivity. The electrode membrane layer consists of several electrode catalyst layers (161-163) stacked with respect to electric power generation surface. The electrode catalyst layers are inserted in stacking surface direction using a structure. The press mechanism presses the membrane electrode assembly in the stacking surface direction.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system (claimed) for generating and supplying electric power to load such as motor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power generation reaction occurs actively in the electrode catalyst layer of the vicinity of an electrolytic membrane layer, the form change of catalyst occurs easily. Hence the maintenance property of the fuel cell is improved reliably. The deterioration of performance of the fuel cell can be suppressed effectively. The contact resistance between several stacked electrode catalyst layers can be reduced effectively by the press mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Electrode catalyst layers (161-163)    Gas diffusion layer (20)    Gas flow path (24)    Actuator (32)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink container (110) accommodates catalyst ink. The ink component in the ink is supplied to a dispersion apparatus (200). A measurement unit (300) measures the viscosity breaking property, particle size of component of ink and viscosity. A control unit (400) controls the operation of dispersion apparatus based on the measurement result for injecting ink from an injector (120). The size of ink is measured by measuring the scattering of light irradiated to the ink. The viscosity is measured by measuring resistance of the disc of sheets.    USE - Catalyst ink coating device used during manufacturing of fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the particle size of ink component of catalyst ink, viscosity and viscosity breaking property of ink component are controlled the occurrence of the ink clogging or the non-uniformity of injection of the ink is prevented. The fuel cell membrane electrode assembly can be manufactured of high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst ink coating method involves measuring particle size of ink component of catalyst ink, viscosity and viscosity breaking property of ink component. The dispersion of the ink component is controlled based on the measured result; and    (2) method for manufacturing fuel cell membrane electrode assembly involves preparing electrolytic membrane and catalyst ink. The catalyst ink is injected to the electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the ink coating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst ink container (110)    Injector (120)    Dispersion apparatus (200)    Measurement unit (300)    Control unit (400)
NOVELTY - The catalyst ink containing catalyst supported electroconductive particles (14) and polyelectrolyte (16) is subjected to pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance. The polyelectrolyte is separated into hard component having short horizontal (spin-spin) relaxation time and soft component having long horizontal (spin-spin) relaxation time, and the mixed state of the particles and the polyelectrolyte is evaluated based on the abundance ratio of the hard component.    USE - Evaluation of mixed state of catalyst supported electroconductive particles and polyelectrolyte in catalyst ink used for manufacturing electrode for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to evaluate the mixed state efficiently and electrode performance reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Catalyst (12)    Catalyst supported electroconductive particles (14)    Polyelectrolyte (16)    Electrolytic membrane (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating slurry of constituent material on interconnector connecting electricity generating elements by screen printing. The screen printing is performed using a screen plate (17) on a mild application portion (29) of an application pattern (25) such that the exposure ratio of the screen gradually decreases towards the edge (27) of the pattern.    USE - Method for manufacturing solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the exposure ratio of the screen gradually decreases towards the edge of application pattern when coating the surface of interconnector by slurry, thickness of the edge portion can be controlled and the smooth inclined surface at the edge can be formed hence resistance with respect to slurry coating can be maintained and clearance between the electricity generating elements can be eliminated. The quality of solid oxide fuel cell can be improved and malfunction of the components can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top view of screen plate.    Screen plate (17)    Masking portion (23)    Application pattern (25)    Edge of pattern (27)    Mild application portion (29)
NOVELTY - Water is supplied (S201) to hydrogen producing material containing hydrogen producing substance capable of producing hydrogen by exothermic reaction with water, and hydrogen is produced. The active state (S203) of hydrogen producing material is judged to be more than start level when active state of hydrogen producing material is confirmed. Water is supplied to hydrogen producing material at regular supply rate, and hydrogen production is initiated in steady state.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is easily, efficiently and stably manufactured with in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen production apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of flowchart of hydrogen production method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply of water (S201)    Starting timer for supply of water to hydrogen producing material (S202)    Observing active state of hydrogen producing material (S203)    Stopping supply of water (S204)    Starting timer for stopping supply of water (S205)
NOVELTY - The modifier (1) has a modification-reaction device (2) that produces water vapor modification reaction using a catalyst between glycerin and gas for reaction. A cooling and heat recovery device (7) cools modification blasting fumes produced after the water vapor modification reaction, and collects the heat from modification blasting fumes. A combustor (6) burns fuel and generates combustion exhaust gas. The inner side of modification reaction device is heated by heat of combustion exhaust gas obtained from combustor.    USE - Glycerin modifier for modifying glycerin which is by-product during production of bio diesel fuel from vegetable oil such as soy bean oil, rapeseed oil, and sunflower oil.    ADVANTAGE - The glycerin is modified through the modification reaction and glycerin can be converted into valuable gas such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Energy utilization efficiency can be raised by converting the glycerin into valuable gas. Gases can be utilized as hydrogen fuel or raw material of chemical composition by collecting by-product as gas such as hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Need of external source can be avoided or requirement of external heat can be reduced when generating water vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for glycerin modification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the glycerin modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glycerin modifier (1)    Modification-reaction device (2)    Combustor (6)    Cooling and heat recovery device (7)    Gas purification device (8)
NOVELTY - A modification system (100) comprises water content concentration sensor (70) that detects water content concentration in gas on downstream of a modifier (50) that produces reformed gas from hydrocarbon fuel, condensed water tank (32) that stores condensed water and is provided on water content concentration sensor downstream, water level sensor (33) that detects water level in condensed water tank, and supply amount control unit (10) that controls supply amount of modification water to modifier based on deviation with water level variation based on integral value.    USE - Modification system.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved control precision of modification water supply amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modification system (100) comprises water content concentration sensor (70) that detects water content concentration in gas on downstream of modifier (50) that produces reformed gas from hydrocarbon fuel, condensed water tank (32) that stores condensed water part(s) of gas on modifier downstream and is provided on water content concentration sensor downstream, water level sensor (33) that detects water level in condensed water tank, and supply amount control unit (10) that controls supply amount of modification water to modifier based on deviation with water level variation based on integral value obtained by carrying out predetermined time integral of water content concentration sensor detected value and water level sensor detected value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the modification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supply amount control unit (10)    Condensed water tank (32)    Water level sensor (33)    Modifier (50)    Water content concentration sensor (70)    Modification system (100)
NOVELTY - The gasifier (B) has biomass spreading apparatus (5) installed within gasification reactor (1), which spreads and drops biomass (S) supplied from biomass supply apparatus (2) within reactor. The biomass spreading apparatus includes several biomass spreading vanes installed at preset intervals.    USE - Biomass gasifier for gasifying biomass of wood chip and paper garbage for use in production of hot fuel gas for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass can be spread reliably inside the gasification reactor hence the gasification of large amount of biomass can be performed efficiently by the biomass gasifier so that heat can be irradiated towards the spread biomass reliably in reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the biomass gasifier.    Gasification reactor (1)    Biomass supply apparatus (2)    Biomass spreading apparatus (5)    Biomass gasifier (B)    Biomass (S)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing municipal wastes into secondary materials or semi-products. The wastes are released from transport containers, where oversized and difficult to grind items are removed from wrappings, and remaining wastes are grinded into pieces less than 30 millimeters. The remaining wastes are homogenized, and waste stream is sent through sterilization process with temperature ranging between 70 degree centigrade and 90 degree centigrade. A dried product is separated into fractions with various properties.    USE - Method for processing waste.    ADVANTAGE - The wastes are released from the transport containers, where oversized and difficult to grind items are removed from the wrappings, thus allowing production of fuel components, combusted with energetic fuel in energetic boilers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a waste processing system comprising waste collecting modules    (2) an energetic fuel component containing fuel fractions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste processing method.
NOVELTY - Anaerobic fermentation process (P1) of organic supply material involves feeding organic material into a first hydrolysis and acidogenic fermentation environment (11) to form an acid product; feeding the acid product into a second anaerobic acetogenic fermentation environment (12) to give liquor (16); feeding the liquor (16) to third methanogenic fermentation environment (13) to form biogas flow (33) and residual biomass; and in that the hydrolysis and acidogenic, acetogenic and methanogenic fermentations are separated and provide specific operating conditions for the respective processes.    USE - For the anaerobic fermentation (claimed) of a plant and/or animal organic mass, particularly for the fermentation of sewage-manure with production of biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-division of the process in stages allows obtaining a greater bacteria population; permits the selection and enrichment of different bacteria in each stage; renders the process more stable through the control of the acetogenic step, which is a critical passage for the entire process; avoids the accumulation of toxic material (VFA); increases the yield of supplied conditions of discharge (COD). In addition, the high density of the specific bacteria present in the methanogenic digester makes the system more resistant to the negative effect of inhibiting substances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fermentation plant (T1) of an organic supply material (A), adapted to operate the process (P1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of fermentation plant operating.    Hydrolysis and acidogenic fermentation reactor (11)    Anaerobic acetogenic fermentation reactor (12)    Anaerobic methanogenic fermentation reactor (13)    Product (15)    Liquor (16)    First flow (19)    Second flow (20)    Line (22, 19a)    Filtrate (23)    Biogas flow (33)
NOVELTY - A solid-base catalyst comprises catalyst which consists of calcium oxide with particle size which passes mesh fabric of 10 mm of openings without passing mesh fabric of 1 mm of openings. The surface of calcium oxide is modified by calcium diglyceroxide.    USE - A solid-base catalyst for bio diesel fuel manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-base catalyst can efficiently manufacture bio diesel fuel with few residual amounts, and has simple preparation operation. The flow of reaction material is smooth even if special shape processing is not performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of solid-base catalyst;    (2) an apparatus for bio diesel fuel manufacture; and    (3) a manufacturing method of bio diesel fuel.
NOVELTY - A reforming hydrogen production system comprises heat supplying unit, carbon monoxide purifying and removing unit, and coupling and reforming reactor. An interior of the coupling and reforming reactor is shown in a plate-fin type structure and comprises heat exchanging region and heat exchanging and reacting region. A fin pipeline of material perforates the heat exchanging region and heat exchanging and reacting region.    USE - Reforming hydrogen production system for coupling type hydrogenous fuel (methanol, methane, dimethyl ether, hydrogen, ethanol, natural gas, town gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, coal oil, or diesel oil) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple and compact structure, provides safe heat exchange, exhibits excellently controlled temperature of catalytic reaction unit, has flexible regulation and high energy utilization ratio, and is steady and credible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reforming hydrogen production system comprises heat supplying unit, carbon monoxide purifying and removing unit, and coupling and reforming reactor. An interior of the coupling and reforming reactor is shown in a plate-fin type structure and comprises heat exchanging region and heat exchanging and reacting region. A fin pipeline of material perforates the heat exchanging region and heat exchanging and reacting region. An outlet of the fin pipeline of material is communicated to inlet of carbon monoxide purifying and removing unit and an outlet of the carbon monoxide purifying and removing unit is communicated to hydrogen inlet of fuel battery through a heat exchanger. A heat supplying unit for supplying heat by burning hydrogenous fuel and air or oxygen is communicated to inlet of heat exchanging region of the reforming reactor. An outlet of the heat exchanging region is communicated to inlet of the heat exchanging and reacting region.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses the synthesis method of fuel cell reformer catalyst, which the Ce and Cr are mainly used to reform the catalyst, Cu/ZnO/Al2O3, and the oxalic-acid coprecipitation method is used to synthesize the catalyst. according to the research, adding CeO2 can lead to the inhibition action to the CO concentration in a reforming reaction, and adding CrO3 can increase the methanol transformation rate in a low temperature. While the weight ratio of catalyst is Cu/ZnO/Al2O3/Cr2O3=15:15:5:1 and the reaction temperature is 200 DEG C, the methanol transformation rate is of 91.7%, the hydrogen concentration is of 50.5 vol%, hydrogen evolution rate is of 0.524 mol/h/g, the CO concentration is of 0.323 vol%, CO evolution rate is of 2.66 mmol/h/g, and CO2 selectivity is of 98.5%, which extremely meets the requirements of micro reformer.
NOVELTY - A solid fuel manufacturing apparatus comprises tubular main body (10) where raw material that contains resin and biomass material is thrown inside, extrusion mechanism that turns and extrudes raw material provided at main body front end, and die (20) provided with extrusion hole that molds extruded raw material by allowing to pass through.    USE - Solid fuel manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing solid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacture of pellet form or granular form solid fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid fuel manufacturing apparatus comprises tubular main body (10) where raw material that contains resin and biomass material is thrown inside, extrusion mechanism that turns and extrudes raw material provided at main body front end, and die (20) provided with extrusion hole that molds extruded raw material by allowing to pass through. The extrusion hole base end side temperature is maintained below melting temperature of resin, and extrusion hole front end side temperature is maintained more than melting temperature of resin when raw material passes extrusion hole so that resin may solidify in extrusion hole. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the solid fuel manufacturing apparatus.    Main body (10)    Drive device (13)    Dies (20)    Thin tube (23)    Cutting mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - Device for removing sludge, comprises a porous material and a microbial agent absorbed on the bottom of the porous material from top down.    USE - Device for removing sludge deposited after processing organic sewage of rivers and lakes, food industries and wineries.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables sludge reduction, stabilization and decontamination treatments on site without the use of any engineering construction, and to effectively process sludge in urban and rural areas. The device is economic, convenient for use and installation.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a furnace body whose side wall is connected to a fuel gas output pipe. A lower part of the side wall of the furnace body is equipped with an ash hole. A sunken water groove is formed at an upper end of the furnace body. A cover edge of a furnace cover is buckled in the water groove. The ash hole is externally equipped with a sealing door. The fuel gas output pipe is connected to a purifier through a three-way connector. A control valve is connected between the fuel gas output pipe and the purifier, and an inlet pipe is connected to a fan.    USE - Biomass gasification furnace for use in a home in a rural area.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass can be efficiently transferred and decomposed into a combustible gas, and the furnace is safe to use. The furnace is simple to manufacture, and the manufacturing cost of the furnace is low. The furnace has environmental protection and energy saving effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a biomass gasification furnace.
NOVELTY - The present invention is a lifeboat having hydrogen-producing equipment by solar energy, especially referring to a lifeboat which is equipped with a solar energy hydrogen-producing equipment and contains a solar panel, a solar battery, a positive plate, a negative plate, a separation membrane, a hydrogen collection tube, a hydrogen storage alloy bottle, an oxyride battery, a fuel cell storage battery, and a lifeboat so as to achieve the effect of producing hydrogen to supply power. The main features of the invention are that the hydrogeniVproducing machine installed on the lifeboat is equipped with solar panel and solar battery for storing electricity, and with alkaline solution as an electrolyte, asbestos as a separation membrane, bipolar plates placing on two sides of separation membrane, iron plate as cathode, nickel plate as anode. Overpotential is provided as electricity power for anode and cathode to dissociate water and produce hydrogen. Hydrogen gas is fed through anode and oxygen (or air) is fed through cathode into fuel cell. Alkaline solution is acted as an electrolyte and a permeable thin film is acted as media to produce catalysis action. The electricity power generated from the catalysis action is stored to supply electric appliances on the lifeboat. Hydrogen is a colorless, tasteless, odorless, and non-toxic flammable gas. If hydrogen is fully exploited it can improve the environment, reduce pollution, and enhance the efficiency of electricity generation on a lifeboat. Hydrogen is inexhaustible in nature and the importance and imminence of hydrogen energy is reflected in the present invention.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a reverse flow esterification reactor for producing biodiesel and its method. The reverse flow esterification reactor includes an esterification reaction tower, a first feeding device, a second feeding device, a first discharging device and a second discharging device. The method is performed by placing a raw material containing fatty acids and another raw material containing alcohols into the reverse flow esterification reactor, performing a transesterification reaction in the esterification reaction tower, thereby producing the products, i.e. the biodiesel.
NOVELTY - Electrode plate comprises titanium dioxide, cobalt oxide, nickel oxide, carbon nanotube, nickel, chrome and ceramic catalyst. The electrode plate further comprises carbon, molybdenum oxide, tantalic-acid sodium complex, silicon, manganese and aluminum oxide.    USE - Electrode plate for hydrogen and oxygen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plate is easily prepared in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing electrode plate, which involves utilizing titanium dioxide, cobalt oxide, nickel oxide, carbon nanotube, nickel, chrome, ceramic catalyst, carbon, molybdenum oxide, tantalic-acid sodium complex, silicon, manganese and aluminum oxide.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation system includes an reforming unit, a water gas-shift (WGS) unit, a unit for cooling to dewater and then self-heating, and a preferential oxidation (PrOX) reaction unit. In the system, the reforming unit is for transforming fuel into a reforming gas, and the WGS unit is for performing water gas-shift reaction to the reforming gas from the reforming unit. The unit for cooling to dewater and then self-heating is utilized to reduce a steam concentration of the reforming gas from the WGS unit. The PrOX reaction unit is for performing CO preferential oxidation to the reforming gas from the unit for cooling to dewater and then self-heating. The CO concentration in the reforming gas obtained from foregoing hydrogen generation system would be less than 20 ppm stably.
NOVELTY - Dissolved hydrogen molecules are produced for bioremediation of water by providing electrically conductive surface (20); providing continuous negative electric potential to the electrically conductive surface to attract aqueous hydrogen ions; and converting aqueous hydrogen ions to dissolved hydrogen molecules using the electron source provided by the negative electric potential.    USE - Method for producing dissolved hydrogen molecules for bioremediation of water, preferably for bioremediation of contaminant (12) plume (comprising halogenated organics and reducible inorganic compounds, preferably perchlorate) in water, soil, sediment, and treatment vessel, and reducing halogenated organic compound (chloroethene) in aqueous plume (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids having to inject hydrogen gas in situ, which does not provide dissolved hydrogen gas, thus eliminating requirement for further operating cost for purchase and transportation of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a barrier for treating an aqueous contaminant plume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an apparatus for remediation of surface water.    Contaminant (12)    Electric source (18)    Electrically conductive surface (20)    Surface water (26)    Wires (30)    Port (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a gas separation membrane (GSM) (6) comprising two inner oxygen half cell spacer screens, an outer oxygen half cell spacer screen and an oxygen electrode. A hydrogen half cell (1) includes a hydrogen electrode (4) located between two inner hydrogen half cell spacer screens and an outer hydrogen half cell spacer screen. The GSM is provided between the two inner hydrogen half cell spacer screens of the hydrogen half cell and the two inner oxygen half cell spacer screens. The GSM is made of micro-porous material and Sifer Nitex.    USE - Electrolyzer device for a very high power density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Can also be used for low cost/high power density energy storage for renewable energy power generation, refueling station for production and dispensing of very low cost hydrogen fuel for hybrid vehicles, gas turbine generator sets on wind farms, and supplemental or backup power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The GSM is provided between the two inner hydrogen half cell spacer screens of the hydrogen half cell and the two inner oxygen half cell spacer screens of the oxygen half cell, thus forming an alkaline electrolyzer configuration with high power density, high efficiency and high operating pressure capability at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front elevational view of an active area alkaline electrolyzer configuration hydrogen half-cell.    Hydrogen half cell (1)    Plastic inserts (3a, 3b)    Hydrogen electrode (4)    Gas Separation Membrane (6)    Spacer screens (7)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical power generation system (10) has an anode (40), a cathode (30), an electrical conductor (20) connecting the anode and the cathode, and a housing containing an aqueous electrolyte medium in contact with a portion of the anode and the cathode. The aqueous electrolyte medium comprises non-carbon constituents of a fossil fuel. The system is configured to obtain energy from non-carbon constituents of the fossil fuel at a temperature below oxidation temperature of carbon.    USE - Electrochemical power generation system for obtaining electric energy from non-carbon constituents such as pyrite i.e. framboidal pyrite, and greigite of fossil fuel such as coal, and producing hydrogen (all claimed). Can also be used for obtaining electric energy from tar sand, oil shale, heavy oil and crude oil.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical power generation system provides electric energy in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred System: The system further has an aqueous electrolyte medium processor, and a reactor configured to regenerate the non-carbon constituents of the fossil fuel. The reactor has a regeneration medium contacting a source of energy. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Preferred Medium: The aqueous electrolyte medium comprises acid mine drainage. BIOLOGY - Preferred Species: The regeneration medium comprises multiple species of microorganism for regenerating the non-carbon constituents of the fossil fuel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for obtaining energy from non-carbon constituents of a fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical power generation system with a regeneration reactor.    Electrochemical power generation system (10)    Power source (15)    Electrical conductor (20)    Cathode (30)    Anode (40)
NOVELTY - Biomass is dried and gasified, and coked fuel is formed by pyrolysis of biomass. The outgoing gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor) from gasification are cooled by heat-exchange. Water is evaporated in an evaporation stage by the caloric content of the outgoing gases. The water steam is subjected to heat-exchange and water steam is heated. The water steam is reduced to a synthesis gas consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, by reaction with the coked fuel. The synthesis gas is then subjected to gas separation to obtain pure hydrogen.    USE - Production of hydrogen from biomass e.g. wood or crops or by-products from pulp and paper or other industries, for use as fuel in vehicles, industries, and electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient production of hydrogen on a medium-large scale (community) to large scale (industrial).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-production equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the units forming the hydrogen-production equipment.    Storage unit for biomass (1)    Reactor unit (3)    Pyrolysis chamber (5)    Regenerated device (7)    Evaporator (9)
NOVELTY - Producing butanediol by microbial fermentation comprises: (a) providing a substrate comprising carbon monoxide (CO); and (b) in a bioreactor containing a culture of one or more microorganisms, anaerobically fermenting the substrate to produce butanediol.    USE - The methods are useful for producing butanediol by microbial fermentation and increasing efficiency of 2,3-butanediol production by fermentation (all claimed). Butanediol is useful as an automotive fuel additive or as a fuel in an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The butanediol is relatively easily transformed into a number of other potentially higher value and/or higher energy products. For example, 2,3-butanediol may be readily converted in a two step process into an eight-carbon dimer which can be used as aviation fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a method of increasing efficiency of 2,3-butanediol production by fermentation comprising: (a) providing a substrate comprising CO; and (b) in a bioreactor containing a culture of one or more microorganisms, anaerobically fermenting the substrate to produce 2,3-butanediol; and    (2) a 2,3-butanediol produced by the method above.
NOVELTY - A high octane aviation fuel (F1) comprises: (a) at least one aromatic hydrocarbon, and (b) at least one 4-6C isoparaffin.    USE - As a high octane aviation fuel derieved from bio-mass (Claimed) useful in internal combustion engines, as well as for jet (aviation) fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel has a high octane number and is fully renewable and derived from biomass. This biomass-derived lead free renewable fuel effectively replaces 100 LL aviation gasolines. The fuel has high energy and can be used in turbines and other heat engines by the same methodology. The energy content and physical properties of the renewable components can be tailored to the type of engine to be fueled. The fuel is not petroleum based and it meets the technical specifications of the Federal Aviation Administration for 100 LL octane petroleum-based aviation fuels. The production of a biomass-derived fuel using bacteriological fermentation produces components of a binary chemical mixture which satisfies the technical specifications for 100 LL octane aviation fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a synthetic 100 LL octane aviation fuel (F2) comprising sym-trimethyl benzene (mesitylene);    (2) a method of producing bio-mass derived high octane fuel, involving (a) fermenting a biomass with a microorganism or its mutagen to produce a mixture of metabolites comprising acetone and butanol; (b) separating the acetone from butanol and any ethanol or other solvents in the mixture by fractional distillation; (c) dimerizing a portion of resultant acetone from step (b) to form isopentane; (d) trimerizing another portion of the acetone from step (b) to form mesitylene, and (e) mixing the mesitylene with the isopentane from steps (c) and (d), to form the biomass-derived high octane fuel.
NOVELTY - Method for producing fuel, involves using discarded foodstuffs and cooked foodstuff waste material and container manufactured with biomass tray containers (Patent No. 3797912).    USE - The method is useful for producing fuel used for electric power generating apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The step of molding can be carried out by cutting crushing, without using a complicated processing method. The electric power generation fuel becomes a drastic reduction of carbon dioxide and contributes also to global warming prevention can be obtained. The electric power is made to reduce an expensive waste material disposal cost, and is obtained with a gas turbine engine generator can be used as inexpensive electric power which is much less than the price purchased as factory electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for adjusting collection frequency with discharge amount, has putrefaction prevention as unit to collect in order to form fuel, by managing in a freezer or ice temperature storage at the generation site. For an expired foodstuff, a beyond expired date foodstuff, and an unsold foodstuff, which are generated from a convenience store supermarket and a foodstuff manufacturing company by the system; and    (2) method of manufacturing a system of an electricity-generation-by-biomass, involves pulverizing vegetable biomass and then molding on pressure heating, in order to manufacture above containers, generation of the tar which is the chief obstacle of electricity generation by biomass is not seen, even if it collects after using the container and uses it for an electric power generation fuel, collecting the discarded foodstuffs which are generated from a convenience store supermarket and a foodstuff manufacturing company, and then subjecting to pressurization, molding and manufacturing system.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has a grill (20) arranged in a reactor interior (12). The grill includes two sets of grill elements, which are arranged in pairs on top of each other on a square-shaped pivot axle (30). One of the grill elements from one of the sets is driven, and one of the grill elements from another set is rotatably, freely arranged around the pivot axle. Two of the grill elements from the latter set include vibration bars, which vertically project into the reactor interior. The latter set of grill elements is driven by friction contact of the former set of grill elements.    USE - Reactor for a wood gasifier plant (claimed) e.g. wood gasifier, charcoal gasifier and wood gas producer/generator, that is utilized for producing substitute fuel for an internal combustion engine in a commercial vehicle e.g. tractor, passenger car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The grill element from one set is driven, and the grill element from another set is rotatably, freely arranged around the pivot axle, where two of the grill elements from the latter set include vibration bars that vertically project into the reactor interior, and the latter set of grill elements is driven by friction contact of the former set of grill elements, thus effectively preventing hollow fires and achieving a continuous operation of the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a wood gasifier plant comprising a double filter    (2) a method for operating a reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wood gasifier plant.    Wood gasifier plant (1)    Reactor (10)    Reactor interior (12)    Grill (20)    Square-shaped pivot axle (30)
NOVELTY - Bioreactor comprises: a gas-tight digester (42) in which the biomass (20) to be fermented is filled, having opposing side walls, which are bound with one another over a base plate (4) and a ceiling wall (5); and a biogas withdrawal device, which is arranged in and over the side wall. The biogas withdrawal device comprises many openings in the ceiling wall, where the openings are covered by a gas- and liquid permeable bases. A bolt extending from the ceiling wall is arranged on each of the openings, in which a gas chamber is formed, in which a biogas removal connection leads.    USE - The bioreactor is useful for producing biogas from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The bioreactor shows an increased biogas production rate and can be continuously operated. In this device, the compressive force is reduced, so that a simplified and economic attachment of the retaining device is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a longitudinally extended bioreactor.    Base plate (4)    Ceiling wall (5)    Right sidewall (6)    Biomass (20)    Digester (42)
NOVELTY - Domestic sewage is treated by hydrolyzing and acidifying primarily settled domestic sewage, removing biologically phosphorus and nitrogen, and removing organic polluted substances through biological contact oxidizing tank.    USE - Method of treating domestic sewage (claimed) for purifying and regenerating water resource.    ADVANTAGE - The method treats fast dispersed domestic sewage into harmless and reusable form at reduced energy resource consumption by increasing biological utilization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a domestic sewage treatment equipment comprising primary settling tank, hydrolyzing acidifying tank, biological contact oxidizing tank, oblique plate settling tank and water storage tank, connected with conduit and semi-buried having bottom layers and side walls with concrete structure.
NOVELTY - The plate has a channel section with hydrogen flow channels formed on an outer surface of the plate and airflow channels formed on another outer surface of the plate. A manifold section is integrally formed with one end of an introduction section and includes a pipe connection for a cooling water inlet and a cooling water outlet. A partitioning plate is arranged between the manifold section and the introduction section, in order to divide the pipe connection and an inner space of the introduction section. The partitioning plate exhibits cooling water inlets and cooling water outlets.    USE - Separating plate for a fuel cell stack of a motor vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), an alkaline fuel cell (AFC), a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), a molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) of a passenger automobile e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck and commercial vehicle, a watercraft e.g. boat and ship, an aircraft, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and a hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The partitioning plate is arranged between the manifold section and the introduction section, in order to divide the pipe connection of the manifold section and the inner space of the introduction section, thus removing a contact resistance between two adjoining partitioning plates, so as to improve the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a separating plate for a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a method for manufacturing a partitioning plate.    Partitioning plate (18)    Hydrogen flow channels (20)    Airflow channels (22)    Cooling water flow channels (28)    Composite material (30)    Hollow element (32)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeation component (10) consists of a laminated structure of a metal layer (11) having hydrogen-molecule permeability, and a polyimide-resin layer (12) having a thickness of 0.5 mu m or more.    USE - Hydrogen-permeation component is used in hydrogen generation reactors (claimed) to obtain pure hydrogen from e.g. natural gas, for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeation component has excellent hydrogen-permeation efficiency, low-temperature mechanical strength, safety, and economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generation reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen-permeation component.    Hydrogen-permeation component (10)    Metal layer (11)    Polyimide-resin layer (12)
NOVELTY - Process for simultaneous production of organic manure and liquid organic manure from poultry liter is disclosed. The method involves converting poultry liter into a slurry, aerobically digesting the slurry, mixing the dewatered slurry with coir pith, neem cake and fish meal, and subjecting the mixture to aerobic digestion with a microbial consortium to obtain the bio-organic manure. The liquid organic manure (liquid portion from the dewatered slurry) produced simultaneously is enriched with biofertilizer, nutrient solubilizer and biocontrol agents. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An improved biotransformation process for preparation of diosgenin (25R)-spirost-5-en-3P-ol from the extract of plants belonging to species of Dioscorea, using fungal strains chosen from Fusarium oxysporum (MTCC No. 5262) and Mucor circinelloides (MTCC No. 5263), is disclosed. The process is eco-friendly and falls under green chemistry and characterized by enhanced yield of diosgenin, complete digestion of the substrate and fungal strains having high tolerance for substrate. Diosgenin is a starting material for preparation of pregnane derivatives. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device has liquid level meters connected with a water reservoir, where water inlet and outlet pipes of the liquid level meters are provided with electric butterfly valves and hand-operated butterfly valves. A submerged pump is arranged in the water reservoir, where a water discharge pipe of the submerged pump is connected with a top part of a water tank. A fuel connection pipeline is provided with a solenoid valve (49) behind an opening of a water-sealed ventilator (47), and a fuel air distributor (56) is arranged at a front end of a burner (55).    USE - Tobacco stalk waste gasification system device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tobacco stalk waste gasification production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tobacco stalk waste gasification system device.    Ash discharger (1)    Water-sealed ventilator (47)    Solenoid valve (49)    Burner (55)    Fuel air distributor (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a gasification agent i.e. air, in a middle section of a reactor space (2) of a fixed-bed reactor. A partial flow of injected gas is guided upwards in a counter flow, and is extracted as a pyrolysis gas from the fixed-bed reactor. Another partial flow of the injected gas is guided downwards in the counter flow, and is extracted from the reactor. The former partial flow is guided downwards outside of the reactor space. The former partial flow together with the gasification agent is again introduced into the reactor space.    USE - Method for gasification of a solid fuel of a biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of a product gas with high quality and quantity in a simple manner, so that gas treatment can be accomplished with minimal complexity. The method improves awareness about the problem of gasification in a cocurrent flow, and achieves sufficient retention time of the gas in reaction zones.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for gasification of a solid fuel of a biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a reduction-oxidation reaction-reduction gasifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Steel cylinder (1)    Reactor space (2)    Side channels (6)    Upper gasification space (7)    Gas emission opening (14)
NOVELTY - A de-sulfurizer contains zinc oxide, magnesium carbonate, auxiliary agent, alkali auxiliary agent and binder.    USE - De-sulfurizer is used for natural gas, synthesis gas, refinery gas and liquid material.    ADVANTAGE - De-sulfurizer has improved de-sulfurization effect at normal temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of de-sulfurizer, which involves mixing zinc oxide, magnesium carbonate, auxiliary agent, alkali auxiliary agent and binder, rolling, extruding, drying at 100-120 degrees C for 2-3 hours and baking at 350-450 degrees C for 2-8 hours.
NOVELTY - Microbial composition for treating human and animal excreta, comprises Bacillus subtilis, B.licheniformis, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Geotrichum candidum, Aspergillus niger and Streptomyces in the weight ratio of 3:2:5:3:3:3:4.    USE - Microbial composition used for treating human and animal excreta in fixed or movable toilet.    ADVANTAGE - The composition can be prepared by simple and cost effective process. The composition enables to save energy as it efficiently treats the human and animal excreta using microorganisms.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing straws and/or leaves, chaffs, sawdust or bamboo-wood hemp and other biomass in a biomass gasification furnace. A combustible gas is produced by pyrolyzing the furnace. The combustible gas is fed directly into the external combustion engine and high temperature is produced over 500 degrees by full combustion. The heat is transferred to working substance by heater such that working substance compressed in a low temperature cavity flows into high temperature cavity and is quickly expanded to drive pistons to actuate an electric generator.    USE - Method for generating power using straw/biomass and Stirling engine.    ADVANTAGE - The agricultural and forest wastes are utilized effectively so that environment is protected and clean energy is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The biomass non-pressure gasification furnace has a cooling oil tar collision chunks (36) arrayed in an upper-lower staggered form and installed on the sidewall of the aero-genesis collision reaction device (35). The inlet end of a purified fuel gas efferent pipe (7) is installed on the top of the aero-genesis collision reaction device. The outlet end of the purified fuel gas efferent pipe passes through the furnace case (1) to connect with the external connection equipment via the outlet valve (6) of the purified fuel gas.    USE - Biomass non-pressure gasification furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification furnace applies a high-temperature chemical reaction principle of the wastewater, the oil tar and the dolomite to secondly pyrolyze the wastewater and the oil tar via the dolomite at a high temperature, which really reaches the purpose of zero emission, no second pollution and environmental protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the biomass non-pressure gasification furnace.    Furnace case (1)    Outlet valve (6)    Purified fuel gas efferent pipe (7)    Aero-genesis collision reaction device (35)    Cooling oil tar collision chunks (36)
NOVELTY - The pipe system has a sensing gas cavity (32) within a gas sensing station that is arranged in gas communication with an annular cavity (25) extending along length of a pipe (30). The pipe system has an optical feeding fiber (37) for feeding light to a photoacoustic spectroscope (PS) in sensing gas cavity. An optical transmission fiber (38) is connected from gas sensing station to a remote output system for transferring a signal obtained from photoacoustic spectroscope to remote output system.    USE - Pipe system for transferring gas from off-shore station such as sea bed to on-shore station and other off-shore station such as platform and ship (all claimed). Can also be used for transporting hydrocarbon containing fluid, hydraulic oil and other process fluids from oil well and for carrying light and power from installation positioned in sea.    ADVANTAGE - The optical transmission fiber is connected from gas sensing station to remote output system for transferring signal of photoacoustic spectroscope to remote output system. Thus quantitative and qualitative determinations of gas in gas cavity can be performed in very simple way with low risk of ignition of burnable fluids and without the need of withdrawing samples and carrying them to laboratory. The system can provide virtually on the spot determination of gas in gas cavity, even though annular gas cavity in pipe is very small. The gas determinations are highly reliable and insensitive to noise. Risk of igniting burnable fluids can be reduced, since only small amount of energy is required for photoacoustic spectroscope and the signals are optically transferred.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the pipe system.    Annular cavity (25)    Pipe (30)    Sensing gas cavity (32)    Optical feeding fiber (37)    Optical transmission fiber (38)    Photoacoustic spectroscope (PS)
NOVELTY - An apparatus includes low temperature plasma or optical catalyst reaction system having porous honeycomb monolith. The low temperature reforming catalyst reaction system also has another porous honeycomb monolith. An inner surface of the low temperature plasma or optical catalyst reaction system is coated with a photocatalytic material.    USE - Apparatus for producing synthesis gas or hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables to produce the synthesis gas or hydrogen with improved yield in a conventional manner at low temperature through fuel reformation reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing apparatus for producing synthesis gas or hydrogen, which involves coating photo catalyst material inside porous honeycomb monolith of ceramic material, where a conductive metal mesh or metal layer is adhered closely to shear and backend.
NOVELTY - Sphingomonas SG-007 strain (accession number KCTC 18129P) comprises protein, nucleic acid and lipid, and is new.    USE - Sphingomonas SG-007 strain (accession number KCTC 18129P) for biodegrading food waste (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Sphingomonas SG-007 strain (accession number KCTC 18129P) is cost-effective, eco-friendly, and shows high activity during high acidity and salinity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for biodegrading food waste, which makes use of Sphingomonas SG-007 strain (accession number KCTC 18129P).
NOVELTY - Device comprises a stirring unit (10), a hopper (12), a screw feeder (14), an anaerobic digestion tub (20), a base plane (22), an acid fermenter (28), a digester (29) and a collecting pipe (30). Anaerobic digestive process is performed in the anaerobic digestion tub, which is equipped with collecting pipe to collect methane gas generated in a methane fermentation space. The screw feeder is provided for flowing organic waste from the stirring unit.    USE - Renewable fuel manufacturing device for producing biogas from urine and other organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The renewable fuel manufacturing device is cost-effective, increases contact surface area for fermentation of workpiece and improves fermentation rate of workpiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the renewable fuel manufacturing device.    Stirring unit (10)    Hopper (12)    Screw feeder (14)    Anaerobic digestion tub (20)    Base plane (22)    Acid fermenter (28)    Digester (29)    Collecting pipe (30)
NOVELTY - Liquid-fertilizer fermenter comprises fermentor (3), which is molded to enhanced plastic material or transparent plastic material. An iron material band (9) is assembled for load bearing, where the iron material band is installed in core region of the fermentor. A reinforcing support (10) is set up in floor side. A rotary shaft is set up in a center part of the iron material band.    USE - Liquid-fertilizer fermenter for use in liquid fermentation of organic material.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid-fertilizer fermenter is eco-friendly and cost-effective, and increases yield of agricultural products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front side photograph of the liquefied fertilizer fermenter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frame (1)    Fermentor (3)    Controller (6)    Electric heater (7)    Iron material band (9)    Reinforcing support (10)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating apparatus (20) comprises an electrolytic cell (21) containing aqueous electrolyte solution having a hydrogen ion, an anode (22), and a cathode (23). A transistor (31) is connected to the anode and the cathode. The cathode generates hydrogen, where the transistor controls amount of electric current moving from the anode to the cathode.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus for use in fuel cell power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generating apparatus provides accurate amount of hydrogen demanded by user with low noise and low power consumption, and reduces fuel waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell power generation system, which comprises hydrogen generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the hydrogen generating apparatus operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen generating apparatus (20)    Electrolytic cell (21)    Anode (22)    Cathode (23)    Transistor (31)
NOVELTY - The structure has a guide projection (111) protruded in a curved surface of a lower part of a fermentor. A motor is mounted on the fermentor that is rotated by power of the motor. A tie bar (121) is protruded in an outer circumference of a stirring axis (120) and made of diisopropyl azodicarboxylate. A streamlined shaped agitating blade (130) is mounted, so that the tie bar is inclined when the blade is faced in the tie bar. The agitating blade rotates food waste positioned inside the fermentor, and a guide groove (131) is formed in an end part of the agitating blade.    USE - Mixer structure for a food waste disposal apparatus in a dining room.    ADVANTAGE - The structure uniformly mixes food waste, thus improving fermentation efficiency of the food waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a mixer structure for a food waste disposal apparatus in a dining room.    Guide projection (111)    Stirring axis (120)    Tie bar (121)    Agitating blade (130)    Guide groove (131)
NOVELTY - Preparing naproxcinod (I), individually or in the sequence recited involves reacting a (S)-2-(6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-yl)-propionic acid (II) or its salt with a alkyl halide (III), to give a naphthalene derivative (IV); optionally, purifying the derivative (IV); reacting (IV) with a nitrating agent to give the compound (I); and optionally, purifying the compound (I).    USE - In a pharmaceutical formulation, for preparing a solid dispersion (claimed) useful for the potential treatment of pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides solid forms of drug substances, which are easy to handle and have good storage stability especially in the case of drugs, which are oils, particularly naproxcinod. Hence provides an improved process which is easily scaleable, cost effective and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing naproxcinod (I), individually or in the sequence recited involves reacting a (S) 2-(6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-yl)-propionic acid (II) or its salt with alkyl halide of formula X1-(CH2)4-X (III), to give a naphthalene derivative of formula (IV); optionally, purifying the derivative (IV); reacting the derivative (IV) with a nitrating agent to give the compound (I); and optionally, purifying the compound (I).    X1=OH, Cl, Br, or I;    X=Cl, Br, or I.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a new intermediate compound (IV), having a chemical purity greater than 95 wt.% using high performance liquid chromatography;    (2) new crystalline 2-(S)-(4-chlorobutyl)-2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-propanoate (V);    (3) a solid dispersion (D1) of naproxcinod comprising naproxcinod and a carrier; and    (4) a process for preparing a solid dispersion of naproxcinod involving providing a solution or suspension of naproxcinod and at least one carriers in an organic solvent, removing the solvent to form a solid, and optionally combining the solid with at least one carriers.
NOVELTY - A carbon catalyst contains a carbon material having a catalytic action, and an ion-exchangeable functional group introduced into the surface of the carbon material by grafting.    USE - Carbon catalyst is used as electrode catalyst, hydrogenation-reaction catalyst, dehydrogenation catalyst, oxidation-reaction catalyst, polymerization-reaction catalyst, modification-reaction catalyst and steam-reforming catalyst for fuel cell, and membrane electrode assembly (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon catalyst has excellent catalyst activity, by uniform introduction of ion-exchangeable functional group to surface of the carbon material. The fuel cell formed using the carbon catalyst has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon catalyst, which involves forming carbon material which carbonizes carbon-precursor polymer, and grafting the surface of the carbon material with polymer or monomer having ion-exchangeable functional group;    (2) membrane electrode assembly, which has a solid electrolyte layer and an electrode catalyst layer arranged opposingly on both sides of the solid electrolyte layer; and    (3) fuel cell (20), which has solid electrolyte layer, electrode catalyst layer arranged opposingly on both sides of the solid electrolyte layer, a gas diffusion layer provided in a surface of the electrode catalyst layer and a separator (21,27) provided in the opposite surface of the electrode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Separators (21,27)    Solid polymer electrolyte (24)    Cathode electrode catalyst (25)    Cathode side gas diffusion layer (26)
NOVELTY - The process involves contacting napthala boiling range feedstock in a penultimate stage of a multi-stage reforming process at a reforming pressure with a reforming catalyst to produce a penultimate effluent (11). A portion of the effluent is separated into an intermediate reformate and a heavy reformate (26). The intermediate reformate in a final reforming stage (30) at another reforming pressure is contacted with another reforming catalyst to produce a final effluent comprising a final reformate, where the final reformate has a higher research octane number than the intermediate reformate.    USE - Process for reforming naphtha to produce a high octane product.    ADVANTAGE - The process reforms naphtha to produce a high octane product at high performance, high liquid yield and hydrogen production, thus minimizing formation of less valuable low molecule weight products, and improving higher research octane number (RON), aromatics content and catalyst life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating a multistage naphtha reforming process.    Penultimate effulent (11)    Separation zone (20)    Hydrogen-rich streams (21, 41)    Heavy reformate (26)    Final reforming stage (30)
NOVELTY - A metal-ion solution (40) is impregnated into air hole of porous base material (31), and the porous base material heated under oxygen atmosphere, to obtain air electrode (3). The metal-ion solution contains silver ion and ion of metal chosen from transition metal and rare earth element other than silver. A ceramic reactor comprising the air electrode react using oxide ion which passes through oxide ion conductor layer.    USE - Manufacture of air electrode used for ceramic reactor such as solid oxide fuel cell (all claimed). Can also be used in hydrogen production apparatus and gas cleanup apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides air electrode with stable and high battery characteristics for long period of time even at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacture of solid oxide fuel cell.    Air electrode (3)    Porous base material (31)    Cell wall surface (31a)    Surface (31b)    Nanocomposite particles (32)    Silver particles (32a)    Metal oxide particles (32b)    Metal-ion solution (40)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises an aerobic decomposition tub (10), an anaerobic digester (20), a parcel tank (41), a supernatant reservoir (50) and a dehydration device, which is connected to a crushing-selecting device. The supernatant reservoir is connected to a supernatant supply tube. Two control valves (43,45) are also included, where latter control valve is connected to a supernatant exhaust line (46).    USE - Apparatus for removing foam.    ADVANTAGE - The foam removing apparatus is eco-friendly and cost-effective, and removes air bubble efficiently without the use of the antifoaming agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for recycling food waste, which comprises a crushing-selecting device, a floating tank and an aerobic decomposition tub.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the foam removing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Aerobic decomposition tub (10)    Anaerobic digester (20)    Parcel tank (41)    Control valves (43,45)    Supernatant exhaust line (46)    Supernatant reservoir (50)
NOVELTY - Vertical current artificial sewage wetland matrix is prepared by selecting high quality biological porcelain granule, zeolite, anthracite, vermiculite and steel slag. The biological porcelain granule has three particle diameters of 3-5 mm, 5-7 mm and 8-14 mm, and height of 28-32 cm. The zeolite has two particle diameters of 2-5 mm and 7-12 mm, and height of 43-47 cm. The anthracite has three particle diameters of 5-10, 10-20 and 20-35 mm, and height of 28-32 cm. The vermiculite has particle diameter of 5-10 mm. The steel slag has particle diameter of 10-25 mm, and height of 28-32 cm.    USE - Method for preparing vertical current artificial wetland matrix for treating sewage containing organic substance, nitrogen and phosphorus (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of vertical current artificial sewage wetland matrix comprises selecting high quality biological porcelain granule, zeolite, anthracite, vermiculite and steel slag. The biological porcelain granule has three particle diameters of 3-5 mm, 5-7 mm and 8-14 mm, and height of 28-32 cm. The zeolite has two particle diameters of 2-5 mm and 7-12 mm, and height of 43-47 cm. The anthracite has three particle diameters of 5-10, 10-20 and 20-35 mm, and height of 28-32 cm. The vermiculite has particle diameter of 5-10 mm. The steel slag has particle diameter of 10-25 mm, and height of 28-32 cm. When treating organic substance, the matrix comprises porcelain granule. When treating nitrogen contaminant, the matrix comprises zeolite. When treating phosphorus contaminants, the matrix comprises anthracite or the matrix from top to bottom sequentially comprises anthracite, vermiculite, and steel slag. When treating organic substance, nitrogen and phosphorus, the matrix from top to bottom sequentially comprises anthracite with particle diameter of 10-20 mm, biological porcelain granule with particle diameter of 5-7 mm, and zeolite with particle diameter of 7-12 mm and height of 28-32 cm.
NOVELTY - A biogas calorific value system for stabilizing micro turbine comprises gas feeder measuring unit (150) for measuring the component content, computer equipment (160), and gas chamber (170), where the computer equipment (160) is connected to the automation valve (140); it inputs the methane content set value; and controls the automation valve (140) so that the set up methane content be achieved; and the gas chamber (170) is connected to the biogas pre-processor (110) and gas compressor (120) and mixes the biogas and liquefied nitrogen gas (LNG).    USE - The biogas calorific value system is useful for stabilizing micro turbine (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of biogas calorific value stabilization for micro turbine using the device above comprising measuring the component of LNG and biogas; (b) determining the opening of the automation valve (140) after the (a) based on the methane content set value of user and each methane content value; and (c) controlling methane value so that the methane gas content of the final mixing gas fit after (b) for the set value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the biogas calorific value system.    Biogas pre-processor (110)    Gas compressor (120)    Automation valve (140)    Gas feeder measuring unit (150)    Computer equipment (160)    Gas chamber (170)
NOVELTY - Process for removing water from a biofuel or biofuel intermediate comprises mixing the biofuel or biofuel intermediate with a demulsifier, which comprises the product of oxyalkylating a resin prepared from a formulation comprising a phenol and a compound comprising an aldehyde, a diamine and/or a polyamine.    USE - The process is useful for removing water and water soluble contaminants from a biofuel or biofuel intermediate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process removes or lessens the concentration of entrained water in biofuels and biofuel feedstocks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a demulsifier useful for removing water and water soluble contaminants from biofuels or biofuel intermediates comprising the product of oxyalkylating a resin prepared from the formulation; and    (2) a biofuel prepared using the process.
NOVELTY - An automatic production line device comprises a crusher (3), conveyor belts, electric motors, fermentation fields, crushing, turning and feeding machines, and a rolling and vibrating screen (23), where a material groove (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (2) connected to the crusher. A discharge port of the crusher is connected to a conveyor belt (4). Storage boxes (6) are installed under the conveyor belt. Blanking port of the storage box is connected to a conveyor belt.    USE - An automatic production line device for producing bioorganic fertilizer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is suitable for large-scale production of bioorganic fertilizer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An automatic production line device comprises a crusher (3), conveyor belts, electric motors, fermentation fields, crushing, turning and feeding machines, and a rolling and vibrating screen (23), where a material groove (1) is provided with a conveyor belt (2) connected to the crusher. A discharge port of the crusher is connected to a conveyor belt (4). Storage boxes (6) are installed under the conveyor belt. Blanking port of the storage box is connected to a conveyor belt. A biological strain tank (10) is installed above a stirring tank (9) connected to the conveyor tank. The discharge port of the stirring tank is connected to a conveyor belt (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic production line device.    Material groove (1)    Conveyor belts (2, 4, 11)    Crusher (3)    Storage boxes (6)    Stirring tank (9)    Biological strain tank (10)    Rolling and vibrating screen (23)