NOVELTY - The device has a permanent magnet (20) placed on a wheel spoke to form a rotor. An induction coil assembly (30) is mounted on a fork (12) for forming a stator such that during a rotation of the rotor the induction coil assembly cuts magnetic lines of force to generate an electrical energy for being outputted to an LED unit (50). The induction coil assembly and the LED unit are provided with a control unit (40) that comprises a wave detector (41), a wave filter (42) and a current limiting resistor (43) connected together to form a loop.    USE - Power-generating and illuminating control device for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device comprises the flasher affixed between the current limiting resistor and the LED unit, thus providing a flash warning effect in an effective manner. The device stabilizes and filters the waveform of the electrical energy to maintain the service life and illuminative brightness of device. The device reduces the oscillatory problem of the electrical energy and maintains the brightness of the enabled LED unit within a specific range in an effective manner, and the stability of device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power-generating and illumination control device for a bicycle.    Fork (12)    Permanent magnet (20)    Induction coil assembly (30)    Control unit (40)    Wave detector (41)    Wave filter (42)    Current limiting resistor (43)    LED unit (50)
NOVELTY - Several operating points comprising values of voltage and current for providing required power output are determined for a fuel cell (14) and operating points corresponding to operating point of fuel cell are determined for a fuel processor (15). Total system efficiency for each operating point is calculated and an optimal operating point for operation of integrated power system (10) is selected based on total system efficiency. The integrated system is operated based on selected operating point by controlling the rate of feed of inputs such as air, fuel and water.    USE - Method of operating integrated power system comprising fuel processor and fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, at required power output used in mobile and small applications. Can also be used in driving of motor vehicle and for providing both power and heat to house.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal settings for system can be easily determined in clear and definite manner and the system can be operated with maximal efficiency at specified power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated power system comprising fuel cell and fuel processor.    Integrated power system (10)    Controller (11)    Control parameters (13)    Fuel cell (14)    Fuel processor (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a wind power generator fixed in a wind pipe whose inner side is equipped with rifle screws. Three parallel closed wind holes are connected with a pipe section. The wind power generator is fixed in the pipe section, and is provided with a rotary shaft and wind blades, where the wind blades are fixed on the rotary shaft. A speed limit protector is equipped on the rotary shaft.    USE - Wind power generation energy saving device for a vehicle i.e. bus, (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in design, and enables the vehicle to use wind power to charge batteries during driving and guarantees long time continuous working of the vehicle. The device saves energy and protects environment, and is economic and safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generation energy saving device.
NOVELTY - The device has a main board which is set with two slide rails and a main board, in which the slide rails are arranged horizontally. The main board is slidingly arranged between the rails, and an auxiliary board is rotatably arranged below the main board and is equipped with more than one auxiliary board units. Several solar panels are combined and arranged on the upper surface of the main board and the auxiliary board, to absorb sunlight and convert the sunlight into electrical energy.    USE - Wing-type solar device used in bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar device which is capable of providing auxiliary power for driving the bicycle is obtained by arranging the solar panel on the auxiliary board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the bicycle mounted with the wing-type solar device.
NOVELTY - The device has a substrate positioned in a connecting frame, and punch holes formed between the substrate and the connecting frame. An opening set is pivoted into lateral plates. Bottom edge parts of the lateral plates are provided with a hook that hooks with the connecting frame through the punch holes and rotates corresponding to the connecting frame. Solar panels are fixed on an internal lateral side of each lateral plate in the opening set for absorbing sun light and converting the sun light into electric energy.    USE - Box shaped solar device for use in a bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels are fixed on the internal lateral side of each lateral plate in the opening set for absorbing sun light and converting the sun light into electric energy, thus providing auxiliary power in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle comprising a front fork.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle with a box shaped solar device.
NOVELTY - The device has a top slab convexly equipped with two joint blocks reclined to an upper connecting end on internal surfaces closed to two sides of a gap. The top slab is equipped with a joint post perforating the joint blocks and combined with connecting ends of a connecting piece. The top slab is combined with the connecting piece, and two solar plates are fixedly arranged on external surfaces of a basal plate. The top slab absorbs the sun rays and converts into electric energy. Solar plates are arranged on the external surfaces of the basal plate.    USE - Containable plate type solar device for a bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can supply the auxiliary power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle comprising a front frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a containable plate type solar device.
NOVELTY - The humidifier (1) has housing (2) including inflow openings (3) for supply air flows and outflow openings (4) for discharge air flows. A V-shaped humidifier module (5) is arranged in the housing, such that two flow surfaces (6, 7) are formed for the supply air flows. The flow surfaces are inclined towards each other. The humidifier module includes hollow fibers (8), and ridges are arranged in the housing. The humidifier supports the humidifier module at the ridges. A collector (10) is attached to the inflow openings and the outflow openings.    USE - Humidifier for humidifying supply air of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The V-shaped humidifier module is arranged in the housing, such that two flow surfaces are formed for the supply air flow, where the flow surfaces are inclined towards each other, thus evenly distributing pressure loss of the air flow that penetrates into the free region between the humidifier modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a humidifier.    Humidifier (1)    Housing (2)    Inflow openings (3)    Outflow openings (4)    V-shaped humidifier module (5)    Flow surfaces (6, 7)    Hollow fibers (8)    Collector (10)
NOVELTY - Membrane comprises a porous base membrane and a hydrophilic coating bonded to the porous base membrane, where the hydrophilic coating comprises a hydrophilic additive and a hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular weight of greater than 2500 Daltons and is derivatized with an electron beam reactive group, which is configured to permanently bond the hydrophilic coating to the porous base membrane upon exposure to high energy irradiation.    USE - The coated membrane is useful in liquid filtration, water purification, chemical separations, charged ultra-filtration membranes, protein sequestration/purification, waste treatment membranes, biomedical applications, pervaporation, gas separation, the fuel cell industry, electrolysis, dialysis, cation-exchange resins, batteries, reverse osmosis, dielectrics/capacitors, industrial electrochemistry, sulfur dioxide electrolysis, chloralkali production, and super acid catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The porous membrane exhibits high water flow, low or no extractables over multiple wet-dry cycles and/or repeated steam sterilization cycles (autoclave) with no weight loss or degradation and demonstrates high fluxes of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on the porous membrane, comprising applying the hydrophilic coating to the porous base membrane; irradiating the coated porous base membrane with a high energy source; and covalently grafting the electron beam reactive groups to the porous base membrane to permanently form the hydrophilic surface on the porous base membrane.
NOVELTY - A battery module case (2, 11) comprises a first case in which first battery cells are held in a stacked state, and including a first plate formed with a first cutout portion exposing an end surface of the first battery cells; and a second case in which second battery cells are held in a stacked state, and including a second plate confronting the first plate and formed with a second cutout portion exposing an end surface of the second battery cells. The plates are arranged adjacent to each other, and the cutout portions define a passage in which cooling fluid can flow between the plates.    USE - A battery module case used in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module case stores battery cells such that battery cells can be cooled uniformly on the basis of battery module by battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view of the battery case.    Battery module case (2, 11)    Bottom plate (5)    Partition plates (6)    Storage portions (7)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material and a negative electrode containing electrode active material for reverse doping of ions. A separator is equipped with an ion passing region in contact with the positive electrode surface and the negative electrode surface for movement of ions between the surfaces. An ion restricting region is positioned at the outer peripheral portion of ion passing section for restricting movement of ions between the electrode surfaces.    USE - Laminate type electric storage device of e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in wound-type electric storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of ions from the positive electrode surface to the end surface of the negative electrode can be restricted so that deposition of metal on the end surface of the negative electrode can be prevented. Hence, safety of the electric storage device can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric storage device.    Electric storage device (10)    Laminate film (11)    Positive electrode terminal (24)    Negative electrode terminal (25)
NOVELTY - The monitoring system has an operator safety restraint (120); at least one vibration sensor (200) engaged with the safety restraint, to generate a signal indicative of operator exposure to machine vibration; and a controller to receive the signal and to determine an amount of vibration exposure of the machine operator based on the signal.    USE - Monitoring system for determining exposure of machine operator to vibration of a machine, such as a conventionally powered, hybrid electrical powered, and/or fuel cell powered machine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a compact, accurate, and low-cost solution for an operator or owner of a machine to determine whole body vibration experienced by the operator or owner corresponding to a particular type of machine operation. Provides added protection of vibration sensor from accidental spoilage of any liquid by the operator, from contamination and corrosion due to dirt, dust, and moisture, and from physical damage, by employing barrier system to at least partially enclose vibration sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a a method for determining an exposure of a machine operator to machine vibration; and    (2) a machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a safety restraint system.    Operator seat (105)    Operator safety restraint (120)    Belt (140)    Fastening member (175)    Vibration sensor (200)
NOVELTY - The water transfer device (20) has several inlet and outlet ports that are provided in the flow paths for discharging cathode reactant stream and anode reactant stream respectively. Several water transfer membrane assemblies (64) are arranged between the plates (60) and connected to the flow paths. Several diffusion mediums (102,103) are arranged between the water transfer membrane and flow path to absorb water in the flow path and transfer water to the water transfer membrane.    USE - Water transfer device for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water in the flow path can be absorbed reliably by the diffusion medium. Hence, the water can be supplied effectively to the water transfer membrane by varying thickness of the diffusion medium. The efficiency of the water transfer device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) water transfer system; and    (2) method of transferring water content between fluid streams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the water transfer device.    Water transfer device (20)    Plate (60)    Water transfer membrane assemblies (64)    Channel (66)    Diffusion mediums (102,103)
NOVELTY - The light-emitting diode (LED) main power supply comprises a light diode (21) and a LED-voltage supply (11) whose nominal voltage is smaller than the nominal voltage of a starter battery of a motor vehicle, particularly from 12 volts or 24 volts. Two driver devices (15) are connected with the LED voltage supply through supply lines (17) and are designed for controlling a motor vehicle lamp.    USE - Light-emitting diode main power supply for operating motor vehicle lamps for use in a main power supply system for a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light-emitting diode (LED) main power supply comprises a light diode and a LED-voltage supply whose nominal voltage is smaller than the nominal voltage of a starter battery of a motor vehicle, thus ensures the economical components for the light-emitting diode main power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a main power supply system.    Light-emitting diode voltage supply (11)    Driver device (15)    Supply line (17)    Light diode (21)    Pulse width modulator (23)
NOVELTY - A storage battery (1) is placed in a frame bracket (2). The bracket is fixed to a vertical pipe (4) of steering column of a frame (3). The vertical pipe of the steering column is welded with a mounting lug (5). The frame bracket is fixed to the mounting lug by using a bolt so that the storage battery is positioned vertically relative to the horizontal plane after being enclosed to the frame bracket.    USE - Mounting structure of motorcycle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The overflow of the electrolytic solution from the storage battery is prevented. The assembling and replacement of the storage battery is performed quickly and conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mounting structure of the motorcycle storage battery.    Storage battery (1)    Frame bracket (2)    Frame (3)    Vertical pipe (4)    Mounting lug (5)
NOVELTY - The device has accumulator cells e.g. ultra capacitors, and electronic balancing circuits parallely connected on the cells for limiting electric voltage applied to the cells. Monitoring units having LEDs detect whether the balancing circuits limit the voltage, and warn a supervision circuit about the limitation of the voltage. The supervision circuit emits a signal to a control circuit of a unit e.g. battery, when the balancing circuits limit the voltage. The balancing circuits are formed of Zener diodes.    USE - Device for storing electrical energy in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the energy storing device allows optimization of the exploitable energy as well as dimensioning of the balancing circuits and the monitoring units. The device is simple in structure, inexpensive, light in weight, compact, and reliable. The configuration of the supervision circuit provides diagnosis information about an internal state of the storing device during operation phases. The signal emitted by the supervision circuit can be used to reduce charge generated or absorbed by a unit external to the energy storing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for storing electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram representing an electrical energy storing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A steam methane reformer comprises reforming part provided with reaction tubes (110a) in which a catalyst for steam-reforming hydrocarbon materials and producing hydrogen is disposed; combustion part (120) provided with premixed metal fiber burner (120a) for generating heat required for steam reforming reaction of reaction tubes; raw material supplying part (130) for supplying hydrocarbon materials to reaction tube; and hydrogen discharging part (140) for discharging hydrogen produced through the steam reforming reaction by catalyst of reaction tube.    USE - A steam methane reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses high performing metal fiber burner which rapidly and stably increases temperature to desired level required for steam reforming reaction, thus increasing productivity of hydrogen; has a short flame length, thus improving efficiency and durability; and stably heats a wide range, thus reducing size and harmful exhaust emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of steam methane reformer.    Reaction tubes (110a)    Combustion part (120)    Premixed metal fiber burner (120a)    Raw material supplying part (130)    Hydrogen discharging part (140)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery has electrode group wound with strip shaped positive electrode plate (1), with filling part filled with 3D metal porous body with positive electrode active material, and strip shaped negative electrode plate through a separator (2). The filling part has 1st and 2nd filling parts (3, 4) where the second has less thickness than the 1st. The separator has 1st and 2nd fabric weight parts (6, 7) where the 2nd has a larger fabric weight than the 1st.    USE - Rechargeable battery for auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle or power supply of a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Fall of capacitance is suppressed, electrical property is maintained and short circuit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of electrode group of rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Separator (2)    First filling part (3)    Second filling part (4)    Unfilled part (5)    First fabric weight part (6)    Second fabric weight part (7)
NOVELTY - The oxidizing agent gas supply section and fuel gas supply unit (42) supply the oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas to the cathode and anode electrodes (32,34) respectively. A sealing element (66) seals the oxidizing agent gas supply section and fuel gas supply unit. The sealing element is attached to a separator (38). The sealing element has a clay film that is formed from the clay mineral and organic polymer. The thickness of the sealing element is set in the range of 1-10 mu m.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-seal property of the sealing element is improved. The load in the lamination direction is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cathode electrode (32)    Anode electrode (34)    Separator (38)    Fuel gas supply unit (42)    Sealing element (66)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains electrolytic salt containing lithium, lithium bisoxalatoborate (0.05 weight% or more), and divinyl tetraalkyl disiloxane (0.05 weight% or more). The divinyl tetraalkyl disiloxane is divinyl tetramethyl disiloxane.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides lithium ion secondary cell having excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics and low-temperature characteristics.
NOVELTY - The device comprises mixed configuration of electrodes, and an anode, which consists of zeolitic material impregnated with palladium-carbon cathode. A carbonaceous material is provided for supporting platinum nanoparticles prepared by the modified technique of reverse microemulsions for operation of the fuel cell in acid electrolyte.    USE - Device for generating electricity and heat through direct oxidation of alcohol.
NOVELTY - A polymerizable carbonyl compound (1 or 2) is new.    USE - Novel polymerizable carbonyl compound is used for surfactant for manufacturing surface treated component such as textiles, stone, filter, anti-dust mask, fuel cell, glass, paper, wood, leather, fur, asbestos, brick, cement, metal, metal oxide, ceramics article, plastics, coating component or plaster (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymerizable carbonyl compound efficiently provides surface treated component which is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymerizable carbonyl compound of formulae: (Rf-(R1-X0-(CO)t-R2-)q)mX1-R3-Z or Rf-R1-X2-CO-(NH)r-R3-Z, is new.    Rf=polyfluoroalkyl optionally having ether linkage;    R1=direct bond, 1-4C alkylene or 6-10C arylene;    R2=direct bond, 1-4C alkylene or 6-20C arylene;    R3=direct bond, 1-15C alkylene, or 6-20C arylene optionally having urethane bond or urea bond;    X0,X2=direct bond, -O-, -S- or -NH-;    X1=direct bond, -O-, -S-, -SO2-, -N(-asterisk)- or -NH-;    Z=polymeric chosen from trialkoxy silyl, monomethyl dialkoxy silyl, trihalosilyl, (meth)acryloxy, (meth)acryloyl amino, vinyl or 1-methyl vinyl;    q,t,r=0 or 1;and    m=1 or 2.    When q is 0, Z is (meth)acryloxy or (meth)acryloyl amino, and R3 is 6-20C arylene optionally having urethane bond or urea bond. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymerizable carbonyl compound.
NOVELTY - The plate has multiple parallel hydrogen stream channels pressed on a hydrogen stream field plate. Air stream channels are pressed on two planes of an air stream field plate. Hole-containing plastic components are placed on two sides of the air stream channel. A groove is formed on an end of the hole-containing plastic component. The hydrogen stream field plate is connected with the air stream field plate and the hole-containing plastic component. The sheet is made of conductive metal material containing stainless steel, nickel or titanium sheets.    USE - Fuel cell metal bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure, low in cost and corrosion resistant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell metal bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - A reaction solution is prepared by passing a stock solution through primary ion-exchange resin, and pH of the reaction solution is measured. Primary phosphotungstic acid solution is obtained when, the pH value is less than specific value. Secondary phosphotungstic acid solution is obtained when, the pH value is more than the specific value.    USE - Preparation of phosphotungstic acid used as oxidation catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly quality phosphotungstic acid having excellent conductivity in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of production of phosphotungstic acid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A porous component contains granular hydrogen-producing agent and resin. The resin is thermosetting resin. The porous component has density of 0.1-1.2 g/cm3. The hydrogen-producing agent contains hydrogenated metallic compound.    USE - Porous component is used for hydrogen-producing method (claimed) used for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous component is manufactured efficiently in high yield, and has favorable handleability. The hydrogen is efficiently produced with improved reaction rate by efficiently contacting the reaction liquid with porous component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of porous component; and    (2) hydrogen-producing method.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (10) reeled with two electrode boards and separator. An upper isolation board (40) is positioned at an upper end of the electrode assembly. A center pin (50) is inserted into a central part of the electrode assembly and integrally formed with an upper isolation board (40). Holes are formed on the upper isolation board for accommodating the center pin. A cap assembly (70) is hermetically sealed with the upper isolation board. The electrode assembly is adhered with two electrode taps (17, 19) of the electrode boards.    USE - Secondary battery for small electronic instrument in a hybrid vehicle. Use include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium cell, lead accumulator, nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium secondary battery for hand phone, programmed data processor (PDP), notebook computer, and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The center pin and upper isolation board are combined together, thus enhancing processing efficiency of the battery. The hole is formed in the upper isolation board, so that the impregnation of electrolyte is facilitated, thus preventing the deformation of the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrode taps (17,19)    Upper isolation board (40)    Center pin (50)    Cap assembly (70)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow dividing pipeline provided with an air inlet, a main air inlet pipeline and an air flow transmission chamber. The air inlet is fixed on a wind receiving surface at a front part of an automobile and connected with the chamber by the main air inlet pipeline. An end of the chamber is connected with air outlets by an air outlet pipeline. The outlets are fixed at two sides of a rear part of the automobile. The chamber is equipped with an impeller provided with vanes and transmission shafts, where the transmission shafts are connected with an impeller air flow generator.    USE - Split pipeline air flow generating device for an electric automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the high-pressure air flow to increase the speed of the resistance air flow, so that the automobile saves energy, reduces the exhaust and protects the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a split pipeline air flow generating device.
NOVELTY - The battery device has a capacitor and a voltage monitoring unit. The two ends of capacitor and a signal sampling end of voltage monitoring unit are connected with two electrodes of battery. A signal output end of voltage monitoring unit is connected to a main control unit and a signal reading unit. An input port of signal reading unit is used for accessing engine-state signal wire, brake-state signal wire, accelerator-state signal wire and electric appliance state signal wire. The main control unit is connected to the generator control unit.    USE - Rechargeable battery device for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in discharge of battery during starting the vehicle can be prevented and the economical efficiency of engine is improved during long time floating and charging of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling rechargeable battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the rechargeable battery device.
NOVELTY - The device has an air inflation system connected with wheels. A gas storage system is jointed with the air inflation system and a control system that is electrically connected with the air inflation system and the gas storage system. An energy converting system is coupled with the gas storage system. An electric generator is linked with an impeller driven by the gas storage system. A clutch is connected with the impeller and the electric generator. An output side of the electric generator is connected with an input end of a battery set.    USE - Energy reclaiming device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts kinetic energy input from the wheels to be converted into the potential energy of the gas storage system. The potential energy can be converted into electric energy and other forms to be reused via the air inflation system and the energy converting system. The device improves the reclaiming energy effect and improves the convenience for reusing the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy reclaiming device.
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has two flat plates (19) arranged in parallel, and a membrane electrode assembly comprising an electrolytic membrane stacked on center portion of the flat plate. An elastically deformable partition (27) is provided between the flat plates in contact, such that an interval between the flat plates is reduced by elastic deformation of the partition at the time of expansion of the electrolytic membrane of the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Separator of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure received from electrolytic membrane is absorbed by elastic deformation of the partition, so that a constant pressure is maintained in the surface where the electrolytic membrane is stacked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the separator.    Separator (10)    Flat plate (19)    Coolant flow path (26)    Elastically deformable partition (27)    Space (28)
NOVELTY - A heat conduction element (2) is provided with a matrix consisting of fibers. The heat conductivity of fiber is 10W/mk. The contact surface of heat conduction element is contacted to surface of single cell (1), so that single cell is indirectly cooled by cooling the heat radiation surface exposed to heat radiation space.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for use as power supply device in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the single cell can be radiated efficiently, so that cooling characteristics of cell is improved. The service lifetime of the battery apparatus is improved. The size of the battery apparatus is reduced, so that cost is reduced. The earth-leakage due to dew condensation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus.    Cell (1)    Heat conduction element (2)    Plate (3)    Heat sink (4)    Electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The silencer (50) has an exhaust-gas path where the exhaust gas is circulated. An inlet tube (51) introduces the exhaust gas into a noise-reduction chamber (56). A discharge pipe (52) discharges the exhaust gas from the noise-reduction chamber. A rectification structure (57) along axial line of chamber, has path (58) with small opening area along parallel direction.    USE - Silencer of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise of the exhaust gas discharged from the fuel cell can be reduced and muffled by the rectifying action of path in the rectification structure and need for expansion chamber and sound absorbing material is eliminated such that size of the silencer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the silencer.    Silencer (50)    Inlet tube (51)    Discharge pipe (52)    Noise-reduction chamber (56)    Rectification structure (57)    Path (58)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (3) has a stack fastening case for clamping both ends of a laminated case comprising several fuel cells. An impedance measuring unit (4) measures the impedance of the fuel cell stack. A content resistance measuring unit (5) measures the resistance value of the fuel cell resulting from change of the holding force of the stack fastening case. A water content estimation unit (6) estimates water content based on electric conductivity variation obtained from the impedance measuring unit and content resistance measuring unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The estimation precision of the water content of the fuel cell is improved by detecting resistance value of the fuel cell due to change of holding force of the stack fastening case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water content detection apparatus (2)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Impedance measuring unit (4)    Content resistance measuring unit (5)    Water content estimation unit (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a unit cell that is formed by clamping a membrane electrode assembly within two separators. An end plate is arranged facing the unit cell. A fastener which adds load to the end plate is used for fastening the unit cell. A plate-shaped elastic layer (40) having elastic material is arranged between the unit cell and end plate. The slits (401) are formed in the elastic layer along thickness direction.    USE - Fuel cell of electric power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the amount of compression of elastic material can be increased and flatness of the surface which presses the unit cell can be effectively improved. Thus the contact pressure of the elastic layer which is equivalent to electric power generation surface of unit cell can be made uniform and electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the elastic layer of the fuel cell.    Elastic layer (40)    Elastic portion (400)    Slit (401)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing separators (12a,14a) at opposite sides. The solution containing electroconductive particle (32a) comprising metal nanoparticle and carbon nanoparticle, is coated to the surface of the separators. The substrates are made to contact with each other through an adhesive agent (36), such that an electroconductive film (32b) is formed in a contact portion of the separators.    USE - Method of manufacturing fuel cell for use as power supply of mobile telephone, portable personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electroconductive film is formed in the contact portion of the separators, the contact resistance between the separators can be reduced so that the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views explaining the manufacturing process of separator of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (12a,14a)    Solution containing electroconductive particle (32a)    Electroconductive film (32b)    Recess portion (34a)    Adhesive agent (36)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a cathode catalyst layer (14) and an anode catalyst layer (16) formed on two sides of a solid polymer electrolyte layer (12). A gas diffusion layer (30) consisting of carbon papers and another gas diffusion layer (35) consisting of carbon cloth are formed with respect to the respective cathode and anode catalyst layers on the electrolyte layer.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fall in electric power generation performance at the time of high temperature driving of the fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte layer (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Gas diffusion layers (30,35)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery contains liquefied non-aqueous electrolyte comprising ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate (90 vol.%) as non-aqueous solvent, and supporting electrolyte, and has winding or electrode group formed by laminating positive electrode and negative electrode through separator. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has contact angle of 20 degrees times or less with respect to separator of non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lead storage battery for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, portable information terminal, electronic dictionary, game machine, video camcorder, digital still camera, electric power storage, electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and transport devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cyclic characteristics for long time, and high capacitance and energy densification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery system (6) has several lithium ion secondary batteries (100) connected in series so as to form an (10). A microcomputer (30) performs temperature control so as to maintain the temperature of each lithium ion secondary battery below 40 degrees C during idle period.    USE - Battery system for motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since temperature of lithium ion secondary battery is controlled below predetermined value during idle period, the raise of internal resistance of the lithium ion secondary battery is suppressed during the idle period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery system.    Battery system (6)    Assembled battery (10)    Microcomputer (30)    Cooling device (50)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen tank (21) supplies hydrogen to anode flow path (11) of fuel cell stack (10), and a compressor (31) supplies air to cathode flow path (12) of fuel cell stack. An ion exchanger (37) is arranged in anode off-gas flow path where anode off-gas discharged from anode flow path circulates. The compressor is provided to scavenge stack, and pipings (38a,38b) are provided to bypass fuel cell stack and to supply the air from the compressor to the ion exchanger. A flow control valve (38) is provided to control the flow volume of the air circulated using the pipings.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in train, vessel, two-wheeled motor vehicle, non-portable fuel cell system of household use, business use and molten metal supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchanger is scavenged rapidly, and the operation sound and the operation vibration of the compressor are reduced, while suppressing energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode flow path (11)    Cathode flow path (12)    Hydrogen tank (21)    Compressor (31)    Ion exchanger (37)    Flow control valve (38)    Pipings (38a,38b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a driving unit that improves electric property of the fuel cell by performing refresh driving. An controller controls the execution of the refresh driving by driving unit so that output voltage of the fuel cell after refresh driving does not exceeds the predetermined upper limit of output voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The refresh driving is controlled appropriately by controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical view representing relationship between output current and output electrical power of fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - The system has a control apparatus (40) that controls the opening/closing operation of valves (21-23) located in upstream of flow direction of gas to be in closed state, while controlling remaining valves (25-27) to be in open state. The valve located in upstream of gas flow direction is controlled to be in open state temporarily, and the valve located in downstream of gas flow direction are controlled to be in open state after progress of predetermined time, so that the former pressure of source gas is input to the path of valve controlled to be in closed state.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative pressurization of closing route of flow path is avoided, so that the driving of fuel cell system is continued favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Fuel processor (12)    Burner (14)    Valves (21-23,25-27)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The capacitor apparatus has a resin case (24) that accommodates a capacitor element (21). A base (41) made of elastic material is formed on the resin case. A resin mold (22) is filled so as to cover the circumference of the capacitor element. The capacitor element is supported by the base that is spaced apart from a side portion (26).    USE - Capacitor apparatus e.g. power control unit mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The vibration transmitted from capacitor element to resin case is efficiently absorbed by the base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the power control unit.    Capacitor element (21)    Resin mold (22)    Resin case (24)    Side portion (26)    Base (41)
NOVELTY - The monitoring apparatus (1) has a battery state monitor (11) electrically connected to a connecting terminal detachably connected to a battery (60), for monitoring the state of battery. A battery connection detection unit (12) detects whether the connecting terminal is correctly connected to an electrode of the battery. The detection signal is transmitted to the battery state monitor, when the connecting terminal is not correctly connected to the electrode of battery.    USE - Apparatus for monitoring connection of battery mounted in security system, antiskid brake system, electronic device, electrical equipment, power window motor, audio system and navigation system installed in vehicle. Can also be used in base station of radiotelephone system.    ADVANTAGE - The information regarding the replacement of battery, is transmitted effectively to the battery state monitor and the electric power supply is interrupted from the backup battery to the battery state monitor by the use of battery connection detection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery connection monitoring apparatus.    Battery connection monitoring apparatus (1)    Battery state monitor (11)    Battery connection detection unit (12)    Battery (60)    Fuses (110-112)
NOVELTY - The case has a wind turbine e.g. passenger side wind turbine (E1) comprising vanes integrated with an inner toothed ring (6) for driving gear trains (24, 25) connected to axes of rotors of alternators (21, 22). The toothed ring is mounted on a needle bearing and a needle thrust bearing. The gear trains are mounted between two fixed central plates i.e. fixed upper and lower central plates. Bodies of the alternators are fixed on the fixed upper central plate. A central electric motor (26) is situated at the center of the fixed upper central plate.    USE - Wind turbine case for being placed behind a front surface of an opening of a grill of an electric motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vanes of the wind turbine have optimized profiles for driving the rotors of alternators for obtaining maximum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric motor vehicle, comprising two wind turbine cases fixed to a chassis of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind turbine case.    Passenger side wind turbine (E1)    Driver side wind turbine (E2)    Inner toothed ring (6)    Alternators (21, 22)    Gear trains (24, 25)    Central electric motor (26)
NOVELTY - The silencer has water storage portion (93) which collects water in shell (51). A float needle valve (84) receives gas pressure in buoyancy according to water level in water storage portion. The float needle valve releases the opening (91a) of emission pipe (91) only when water supply in water storage portion is more than predetermined value.    USE - Silencer of fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the float needle valve opens opening of emission pipe only when water supply in water storage portion is more than predetermined value, the leak of flow noise component of exhaust gas can be prevented effectively without reducing noise-reduction performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section view of the silencer.    Shell (51)    Float needle valve (84)    Emission pipe (91)    Opening (91a)    Water storage portion (93)
NOVELTY - A stop valve chamber (30) and stop valve seat (31) are provided in a gas extraction path (8). Housing (2) is detachedly attached to an electromagnetic apparatus (12). The electromagnetic apparatus is attached to predetermined installation position of gas bottle (3). The electromagnetic apparatus is removed from the housing, while removing gas bottle from installation position.    USE - Valve apparatus for hydrogen gas bottle used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for separation and reconnection of electromagnetic apparatus and control apparatus at the time of replacement of gas bottle is eliminated. The replacement of gas bottle can be performed easily. The size of the valve apparatus is reduced, so that cost of valve apparatus is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for installation method of gas bottle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve apparatus.    Housing (2)    Gas bottle (3)    Gas extraction path (8)    Electromagnetic apparatus (12)    Stop valve chamber (30)    Stop valve seat (31)
NOVELTY - A demand-forecast device (14) estimates demand data of electric power load and demand data of thermal load based on a predetermined period set by a setter (12). A driving plan device (15) plans driving of fuel cell according to the estimated demand data of electric power load and thermal load. A controller (16) controls driving of fuel cell based on the driving plan outputted by the driving plan device.    USE - Co-generation system e.g. fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The demand data of electric power load and demand data of thermal load are estimated efficiently with respect to user's lifestyle and the optimum operation control of the energy consumed while driving the fuel cell is performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Setter (12)    Demand-forecast device (14)    Driving plan device (15)    Controller (16)
NOVELTY - Dispersion liquids of two or more types of catalyst particles (a) (1) and metal-oxide particles (b) (2), is prepared. Then, the prepared dispersion liquids are mixed, and the particles (a and b) are dispersed in the formed liquid mixture, to obtain catalyst material.    USE - Catalyst material is used for catalyst component (claimed) for fuel cell and harmful gas purification.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material having improved heat resistance is manufactured. The sintering of catalyst component is efficiently prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the catalyst material, at dispersion time, arrangement time and drying/baking time.    Catalyst particles (1)    Metal-oxide particles (2)    Nobel metal (3)    Co-catalyst component (4)
NOVELTY - A flat die shaped supply port (22) is positioned in such a way that the port is spaced apart from a coating roll (12) whose back side is provided with the liquid holders (D1,D2). The slurry (S1) is supplied from the supply port and held temporarily in the liquid holder. The slurry is transferred on a collector (41) with the coating roll after equalizing the liquid level by the flow of slurry by dead weight.    USE - Coating method of multi-stripe negative electrode used in electrical storage component e.g. lithium ion capacitor, using roll coater apparatus during electrode manufacturing process (all claimed). Can also be used in electrical storage system of computer, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The coating amount variation in the width direction of the electrode is suppressed and the stripe electrode of uniform thickness can be manufactured, as the liquid level is equalized reliably before transferring the slurry on the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) roll coater apparatus; and    (2) electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the roll coater apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coating roll (12)    Supply port (22)    Collector (41)    Liquid holders (D1,D2)    Slurry (S1)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (40) performs heat exchange with reformed gas and reforming raw material gas, when performing heat exchange with reformed gas and raw fuel gas before desulfurization. A reforming raw material gas mixed with water vapor and reformed gas is introduced into the heat exchanger before and after desulfurization process. The heating-surface area of reformed gas/reforming raw material gas is 2-3 times of heating-surface area of reformed gas/reforming fuel gas.    USE - Heat exchanger is used for composite-type fuel reactor (claimed), fuel cell electric power generation system and cooling water system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger pre-heats raw fuel gas and reforming raw material gas without generating complication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite-type fuel reactor. The composite-type fuel reactor contains transformer for reducing sulfur content in raw fuel gas and carbon monoxide in reformed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of structure of composite-type fuel reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Denaturation catalyst (21)    Cooler (25)    Heater (26A)    Heat exchanger (40)    Raw fuel gas inlet (41)
NOVELTY - An acquisition unit acquires present and future road information with respect to the road in which the vehicle is driven. An estimation unit estimates the presence or absence of frequent supply of electric power of more than predetermined value within predetermined time, from the road information. The state of battery is not detected by a monitoring unit, when supply of electric power of more than predetermined value is estimated to be carried out two or more times within predetermined time.    USE - Monitoring apparatus for battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Frequent determination of internal resistance of battery can be prevented, so decline in processing capacity of the control apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram representing the calculation timing of internal resistance of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (10) has a bottom cover (20) arranged in lower side of fuel cell stack (12). A coolant path (24) is arranged so that to contact with a bottom cover. A piping (44) for heat regulation is arranged to enable the coolant to flow through the coolant path.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the piping for heat regulation is arranged to enable the coolant to flow through the coolant path, the time for warm up of fuel cell stack is reduced and fall of operating temperature of fuel cell stack can be prevented, even when the snow is accumulated on top of bottom cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the bottom cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Bottom cover (20)    Coolant path (24)    Piping (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a steering-wheel side display part (20) arranged at a steering-wheel side, and a vehicle body side display part (30) arranged at a vehicle body side. The display parts are mutually arranged in an adjacent manner with respect to driving viewpoint. A part of the side that adjoins the vehicle body side display part in the steering-wheel side display part is formed in a concave shape and dented on an opposite side to the vehicle body side display part. A steering-wheel cover covers a steering-wheel periphery.    USE - Display device for a vehicle e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle such as scooter. Can also be used for a saddle riding type vehicle, a bar-handle type vehicle, an engine vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, three wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the side that adjoins the vehicle body side display part in the steering-wheel side display part is formed in the concave shape and dented on the opposite side to the vehicle body side display part, so that visibility of each display part can be improved, and a display area can be ensured efficiently, and the movement of visual axis can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a circumference of a steering-wheel side display part and a vehicle body side display part of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Steering-wheel cover (11)    Steering-wheel side display part (20)    Speedometer (21)    Range finder (23)    Vehicle body side display part (30)
NOVELTY - The saloon has lithium batteries (1), solar energy generation unit (2), wind power generation unit (3) and micro nuclear power generation unit (4). The four power generation units are mutually switched and installed in trunk. A 5 KW motor drives the rear axle to rotate through the chain, so that the saloon runs. The output voltage of batteries is 110 V and speed of the saloon is 0-90 k/h.    USE - Fully automatic saloon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the saloon.    Lithium battery (1)    Solar energy generation unit (2)    Wind power generation unit (3)    Micro nuclear power generation unit (4)
NOVELTY - The car has a steering wheel connected with a steering operating control system and connected with a large power electronic controller. A group of batteries is connected with the large power electronic controller by three-way shifting switches for supplying electric power. Another group of batteries is connected with a digital frequency converter by the three-way shifting switches. An acceleration plate and a brake plate are connected with the large power electronic controller whose power output is connected with a wheel motor (301).    USE - Wind energy pure electronic car e.g. small sleeping car and large coach (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The car has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy pure electronic car.    Wind energy generator (10)    Car body (20)    Rear wheels (30)    Wind wing (107)    Wheel motor (301)
NOVELTY - The car has a front part provided with a steering and a controller, and a set of rear parts. The front part is utilized as a locomotive unit in a completely self-supporting manner. The front part is provided with electric or environment-friendly drives. The front part is provided for one or two persons, and comprises a small storage space. The front part is coupled with the rear parts in a flexible or a rigid manner. The rear parts are provided with an electric drive, hybrid drive, fuel cell drive and an internal combustion engine.    USE - Environment-friendly modular universal passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is designed such that carbon dioxide emission, parking problems in urban centers, wear of the car with the road and energy consumption are reduced, consumption of valuable fossil fuels and air pollution in big cities or urban areas are reduced, and overall efficiency is increased. The car has a long lifespan, and utilizes smaller and lighter engine, avoids health problems, smog problems, and particulate matter problem in urban areas.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (12a) comprising an oxidizing agent inlet (14a) for supply of an oxygenic medium into the fuel cell. An oxidizing agent supply line (16) has an end that is connected with the oxidizing agent inlet and another end that is connected with an exhaust air outlet (18) of a cabin (20) of an aircraft. A compressor (22a) is arranged in the supply line. A heat exchanger (30a) is arranged in the supply line for producing a thermal coupling between a medium flowing through the supply line and another medium flowing through a line (32a) of the aircraft.    USE - Aircraft-fuel cell system for use as emergency power supply for producing electrical energy for an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that it provides energy-efficient supply of fuel cell with compressed air, minimizes energy expenditure for compression of oxidant agent flow supplied to the fuel cell, and avoids the need for additional air inlet at the aircraft for air supply of the fuel cell system so that adverse increase of the air resistance of the aircraft is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an aircraft-fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aircraft-fuel cell system.    Aircraft-fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cells (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d)    Oxidizing agent inlets (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d)    Oxidizing agent supply line (16)    Exhaust air outlet (18)    Cabin (20)    Compressors (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d)    Heat exchangers (30a, 30b)    Lines (32a, 32b)    Waste gas outlets (36a, 36b, 36c, 36d)
NOVELTY - The device has a circuit board (22) installed in a vehicle power supplier (2). A conductive connection head (26) is connected to an end of the circuit board. An universal serial bus(USB) output interface (23) is connected to another end of the circuit board. An electronic circuit board (11) is equipped with a TP4054 chip, where one end of the electronic circuit board is equipped with an USB input joint (12) through a lead wire (1), and another end is equipped with a power supply plug (3) through the lead wire. The input joint is inserted in the output interface.    USE - Universal serial bus power supply device for an electronic product of an atomizer in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can directly provide power to electronic products of an atomizer by using direct current power supply or dry batteries and computer power supply of a car, and is convenient to carry and simple to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a universal serial bus power supply device.    Lead wire (1)    Vehicle power supplier (2)    Power supply plug (3)    Electronic circuit board (11)    Universal serial bus input joint (12)    Circuit board (22)    Universal serial bus output interface (23)    Conductive connection head (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a channel (108) that is formed into a substrate (102) made of polymer or dielectric material consisting of silicon nitride or silicon oxide materials. The surfaces (104,105) of substrate are spaced apart to generate a capillary force. The channel is provided with edges (110,112) which are coupled through a middle portion (114). The primary and secondary catalytic regions (116,118) are formed on the respective edges of the channel. The catalytic regions are spaced apart.    USE - Monolithic planar fuel cell for fuel cell power system (claimed) for use in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient fuel cell with high volume manufacturability can be designed at low cost by providing the spaced apart catalytic regions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making monolithic planar fuel cell; and    (2) method for making fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the monolithic planar fuel cell.    Monolithic planar fuel cell (100)    Substrate (102)    Surfaces of substrate (104,105)    Channel (108)    Edges (110,112)    Middle portion (114)    Catalytic regions (116,118)
NOVELTY - The fuse (10) has a conductive portion (50a) covered by housing (12). The conductive portion has two terminals that are extended from a fuse element. The fuse element has a conductive metal and a gap filled with low melting temperature metal.    USE - Fuse for battery of car. Can also be used in cooler, starter and automotive power cable.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive portion has two terminals that extend from fuse element that has conductive metal and gap filled with low melting temperature metal. Hence the fuse can withstand the mechanical stress due to fuse mounting and operational vibration. The fuse provides short circuit protection and low overload protection at higher current ratings. The fuse is operated at low voltage drop reliably and so the power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuse.    Fuse (10)    Housing (12)    Riveting portions (18a-18d)    Conductive portion (50a)
NOVELTY - The service plug has a base portion provided with an electric circuit terminal and an open hole formed opposite to the circuit terminal. A plug case comprises a short-circuit terminal adapted to be inserted into the circuit terminal. A restricting segment is provided in the vicinity of the open hole of the base portion for restricting the movement of the plug case in a direction orthogonal to an insertion direction of the short-circuit terminal.    USE - Service plug installed in floor panel of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing), hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the movement of plug case is restricted in a direction orthogonal to an inserting direction of the short-circuit terminal, the attachment and detachment of the plug case to and from the base portion, can be performed in an easy and effective manner. The electric circuit is cut off effectively using the service plug installed easily in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle provided with service plug.    Electric vehicle (1)    Battery case (2)    Seat (3)    Service hole portion (5)    Floor panel (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a detection circuit (240) that detects an over voltage condition across several energy storage cells (222) in the energy storage pack (220). An ON/OFF circuit (270) electrically decouples the energy storage cell from the direct current (DC) power bus, based on the detected over voltage condition. A connection verification unit (250) verifies whether the detection circuit is electrically coupled to the energy storage cells.    USE - Over voltage protection system for energy storage pack such as battery pack or ultra-capacitor pack in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of over-voltage detection circuit from the energy storage cells due to the broken wire, connector detachment and solder joint failure can be detected reliably using the connection verification unit. And the increase in equivalent series resistance of the energy storage cells at the time of over-voltage condition can be detected using the over-voltage detection circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for protecting hybrid electric vehicle propulsion energy storage pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional schematic view of the over-voltage protection system.    Energy storage pack (220)    Energy storage cells (222)    Over-voltage detection circuit (240)    Connection verification unit (250)    ON/OFF circuit (270)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has housing having a base (108) and a lid (114). An upper battery assembly (500) is arranged within the housing, and is set upon a primary axis forming an acute angle with the base. A lower battery assembly (600) is arranged within the housing, and is set upon secondary axis forming an acute angle with the lid. A cooling cavity (101) is formed between the upper and lower battery assemblies.    USE - Battery pack for rechargeable battery used in industrial and commercial application such as fork lift, golf cart, uninterruptible power supply, pure electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle for starting, lighting and ignition applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack with uniform temperature distribution among several electrochemical cells is designed since the air is allowed to flow uniformly through the stacks of cells by providing the cooling cavity. The peak temperature of the cells is minimized such that life of the cells is improved and hence the performance and longevity of the batter pack are maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cooling battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Cooling cavity (101)    Base (108)    Lid (114)    Upper battery assembly (500)    Lower battery assembly (600)
NOVELTY - A mixed thin film in which at least metal and ceramics are mixed is formed on a metal base, by spraying aerosol on the metal base in which metal powder and ceramics powder are mixed. The mixed thin film is made porous, by dissolving the metal of the mixed thin film in acid or alkaline solution to remove the metal.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst carrier used for electrode of fuel battery cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst carrier has high catalyst activity, and is capable of smoothly performing incoming and outgoing of thermal energy required at active site of the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode of fuel battery cell, which comprises metal base, mixed thin film, and large number of holes formed in the mixed thin film by dissolving and removing metal of the mixed thin film, to carry the catalyst.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (12) has hydrophilic coating (30) applied on top face (20) and hydrophobic coating comprising PTFE applied on bottom face (20'). The thickness of hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings is set in the range of 50nm to 1 mu m.    USE - Fuel cell bipolar plate for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water accumulation within the bipolar plate can be suppressed, so that the durability of the bipolar plate can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell bipolar plate.    Fuel cell bipolar plate (12)    Channels (18)    Top face (20)    Bottom face (20')    Hydrophilic coating (30)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (12) includes housing (15) having battery and attachment frame which is provided in the lower portion. The housing is detachably attached with the internal space formed in lower portion of vehicle through attachment frame. A duct (18) having ventilation hole (18c) through which air is flowed, is located in the upper portion of the housing. The battery is positioned between ventilation space of housing and duct. The ventilation space is in communication with the ventilation hole.    USE - Battery assembly for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The inflow of water or dust from outside into battery can be prevented by providing ventilation hole in upper portion of housing. Hence cooling efficiency of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of battery assembly.    Battery assembly (12)    Housing (15)    Duct (18)    Ventilation hole (18c)    Lower chamber (21)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell stack (105) having cathode inlet and outlet. A water vapor device (140) has wet-inlet port in fluid communication with cathode outlet, and dry-outlet port in fluid communication with cathode inlet. A valve (165) is configured to selectively shunt a fluid leaving the stack through cathode outlet from entering the wet-inlet port. A controller (170) is configured to receive target and measured values for e.g. relative humidity of fluid entering cathode inlet. The values are manipulated such that measured value is equal to target value.    USE - Fuel cell system used as power source for electric vehicle and stationary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The relative humidity or the dew point of the fluid flowed through the water vapor device is maintained at desired value by manipulating the target and measured value such that the operation of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (105)    Water vapor device (140)    Valve (165)    Controller (170)
NOVELTY - The system has duct that connects air source and electrical power storage unit such as high voltage battery (30) for delivering air from the air source, to the electrical power storage unit so as to cool the storage unit. An air passage line connects the duct and the fuel cell stack enclosure to deliver air to the enclosure, so as to remove hydrogen from the fuel cell stack enclosure.    USE - System for delivering air to hydrogen fuel cell stack enclosure of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack enclosure is ventilated by delivering air to the enclosure to remove the accumulation of hydrogen gas. The ventilation air is purified to avoid introduction of particulate material which contaminates the enclosure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for delivering air to fuel cell stack enclosure of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the ventilation system.    Vehicle (12)    High voltage battery (30)    Filter (44)    Vent blower (46)    Vertically oriented portion (54)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a microprocessor for processing and transmitting test data, and a communication interface for sending the test data to a power management module. A voltage sense resistor is connected to anode of a storage battery, and a current sense resistor is placed between cathode of the storage battery and a ground wire for testing the voltage and current of the storage battery, respectively. The storage battery has an analog-digital (A/D) conversion module for performing A/D conversion to detection result of the sensor.    USE - Storage battery status test sensor for a power management system (claimed), of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The communication interface sends the test data to the power management module after processing, so that the status of the storage battery can be monitored accurately and continuously, thus ensuring the status of the complete vehicle ensured by using power management in time. The sensor ensures the safe running and starting of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power management system comprising a storage battery status test sensor and a power management module    (2) a method for testing a status of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a storage battery status test sensor.
NOVELTY - A pyramid-shaped or dome-shaped long roof is provided on arbitrary place of road. The solar panels are installed along the long roof. The solar power generated by the system is used for charging the electric vehicle.    USE - The solar power generation system installed on road, is connected to electric vehicle charging station through power transmission network.    ADVANTAGE - Solar power can be generated efficiently so as to charge the electric vehicle at any time. The charging time of the electric vehicle can be shortened. The transmission loss of the electrical power can also be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exhaust gas purification apparatus for purifying exhaust gas discharged from motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation system has sunrays generator and generator, which are arranged in same level by a decelerator. A gearwheel is provided in the central axis of sunrays generator and generator. The electricity from a storage battery is supplied to the decelerator. A mercury vapor lamp (2) is arranged in the center of a solar cell, to irradiate a magneto-optical recording disk (9) for recording the information related to the generation of solar power.    USE - Solar power generation system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven efficiently and reliably by effectively generating the solar power, so that the safety of the people can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mercury vapor lamp (2)    Stainless steel cover (5)    Magneto-optical recording disk (9)    Reflective mirror (10)    UV ray generators (11,12)
NOVELTY - The power supply system has windmill e.g. propeller type windmill, multi-blade type windmill, Darrieus type windmill, Sabonius windmill, gyromill type windmill, paddle type windmill, horizontal or vertical axis type windmill which is connected to a compressor. A tank stores the compressed air. A station supplies the compressed air to vehicle to use the compressed air as a motive power source or auxiliary power source.    USE - Power supply system used for providing compressed air as motive or auxiliary power source of vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, bicycle e.g. compressed air assistant bicycle, rickshaw, bicycle trailer, wheelbarrow, trolley (all claimed), air hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy conversion efficiency since compressed air can be used by vehicle as motive power source or auxiliary power source, and suppresses instability of output of windmill. Reduces construction cost since installation of generator is unnecessary by providing a compressor.
NOVELTY - The set has a barrel (2) e.g. cylindrical shaped barrel, whose front end is provided with an air inlet (1). A back end of the barrel is provided with an air outlet (5). A generator (4) is installed in the barrel. A fan (3) is installed on a front end of the generator while connecting a back end of the generator with a storage battery (7) through a lead (6). The air inlet of the barrel is formed in a head of an oil-electricity double energy hybrid vehicle i.e. car. The air outlet is formed in a tail of the oil-electricity double energy hybrid vehicle.    USE - Wind power generating set for an oil-electricity double energy hybrid vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The set generates the wind power by moving the oil-electricity double energy hybrid vehicle by driving the fan to rotate, and drives the generator to generate the electricity to directly act on the power of the vehicle or the electricity storage. The set has environment-friendly effect, saves the energy, and provides large amount of power supply for recharging the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind power generating set.    Air inlet (1)    Barrel (2)    Fan (3)    Generator (4)    Air outlet (5)    Lead (6)    Storage battery (7)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a electronic controller (8) that controls the operation of generators (3,5) which supplies electrical energy to the driving motors (7) so as to control wheel of the vehicle at high speed driving operation. The controller controls a rechargeable battery unit which supplies electric charge to the driving motors for controlling wheel of the vehicle during normal driving operation.    USE - Electric vehicle with variable displacement type engine.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of driving motor with respect to the rechargeable battery unit and generators can be switched reliably by the controller based on the speed of the vehicle. Hence, the performance of the electric vehicle can be improved and electric charge stored in the rechargeable battery can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of the electric vehicle.    Machine structure (1)    Generators (3,5)    Internal combustion engine (4)    Motor (7)    Electronic controller (8)
NOVELTY - The converter has a base (1) rotationally equipped with an electric motor power input device i.e. coupler (2), and an internal combustion engine power input device i.e. chain wheel (3), where the input device are respectively equipped at two sides of a power output device i.e. chain wheel (4). A power selector i.e. key shaft (5), selectively connects the electric motor power input device and the internal combustion engine power input device, or connects the internal combustion engine power input device and the power output device.    USE - Power converter for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The power is conveniently converted between the electric motor and the internal combustion engine, so that the converter greatly improves the continuous driving capability of the electric motor car. The converter is simple and convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power converter for an electric motor car.    Base (1)    Coupler (2)    Chain wheels (3, 4)    Key shaft (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a vehicle body (5) mounted with pipelines (1, 6) and a wind generator (2), where an air inlet of the pipeline (1) is mounted with a wind splitting board (3). The wind splitting board and the pipeline (1) are connected through a rotor axis (4), and a vane of a fan is an axial fan replaced by the centrifugal fan. The pipelines are adsorbed on the vehicle body with a powerful magnet, and adopt a welding or riveting manner to be linked fixedly.    USE - Zero emission self-generating electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car avoids pollution to the environment, and has simple installation. The car is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a zero emission self-generating electric car.    Pipelines (1, 6)    Wind generator (2)    Wind splitting board (3)    Rotor axis (4)    Vehicle body (5)
NOVELTY - A carbon-dioxide-facilitated transport film consists of a hydrophilic porous film (2) which supports a gel layer (1) formed by adding cesium carbonate, cesium bicarbonate, or cesium hydroxide to a polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane. The amount of cesium carbonate with respect to total weight of gel membrane and cesium carbonate is 65-85 wt.%. Alternately, rubidium carbonate, rubidium bicarbonate, or rubidium hydroxide instead of the cesium compounds. The hydrophilic porous film is made of ceramics.    USE - Carbon-dioxide-facilitated transport film is used in carbon-dioxide-permeable membrane reactors. Can also be used for separating carbon dioxide contained in reformed gas in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-dioxide-facilitated transport film has excellent carbon-dioxide permeability and carbon dioxide/hydrogen selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon-dioxide-facilitated transport film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the carbon-dioxide-facilitated transport film.    Gel layer (1)    Hydrophilic porous film (2)    Hydrophobic porous films (3,4)
NOVELTY - An electrode (602, 604) comprises a conductive substrate (612, 622); and a mesh (614, 624) of nanostructures (616, 626) disposed on the substrate. A portion of the nanostructures is coated with conductive or semiconducting nanoparticles to form a high surface area electrode.    USE - Electrode for energy storage device, capacitor, or ultracapacitor used in system for vehicle or automobile (claimed), e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high surface area, and can provide energy storage devices having increased power density, increased energy density, and faster charging times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for making a high surface area electrode; and    (2) a system for use in an automobile comprising an energy source including battery or fuel cell; and an ultracapacitor having two electrodes, an electrolyte, and an insulating layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an energy storage device.    Electrode (602, 604)    Substrate (612, 622)    Mesh (614, 624)    Nanostructures (616, 626)    Ions (618)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode composition comprises a kneaded material produced by kneading an active material raw material containing a metal oxide with a carbon and a silicon porous material. The kneaded material has a bulk density of 2.6x 10-1 ml/g or more, after filling in a grid-like current collector or applied on a sheet-like current collector.    USE - Positive electrode composition is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lead storage battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using positive electrode composition has reduced weight, and can be economically produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode composition.
NOVELTY - A load (1) is added to test piece in hydrogen atmosphere on conditions (a) including predetermined stress-amplitude, predetermined repeating velocity and number of predetermined repeating in which crack formed in the test piece progresses. Then a load (2) is added to test piece in the hydrogen atmosphere. The area of influences of hydrogen at condition (a) and less influences of hydrogen at condition (b), developed at repetition rates appear alternately on fatigue fracture.    USE - Method for testing fatigue in hydrogen gas for fuel cell electric vehicle, and in manufacture of ferrous material.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively measures fatigue in hydrogen gas, and fatigue fracture surface does not change with changes of repeating velocity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A load (1) is added to test piece in the hydrogen atmosphere on conditions (a) including predetermined stress-amplitude and predetermined repeating velocity and number of predetermined repeating in which crack formed in the test piece progresses. Then a load (2) is added to test piece in the hydrogen atmosphere on conditions (b) including predetermined stress-amplitude and predetermined repeating velocity and number of predetermined repeating in which crack formed in the test piece progresses. The influences which act on progress of crack of hydrogen in test piece differ with change of repeating velocity. The area of influences of hydrogen at condition (a) and less influences of hydrogen at condition (b), developed at repetition rates appear alternately on fatigue fracture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows outline of fatigue testing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a power generation element (20) including a positive electrode plate (21) and a negative electrode plate (22), which is accommodated in a battery case (10) containing electrolytic solution (30H,30S) including lithium ions. A physical quantity measuring unit (M1) measures the concentration-correlated physical quantity having a correlation same as the concentration of lithium ions in the electrolytic solution existing in a predetermined portion.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and portable electronic device such as notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of lithium ions in an electrolytic solution can be measured efficiently, while detecting the deterioration of lithium-ion secondary battery easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery;    (2) battery system; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery deterioration detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery (1)    Battery case (10)    Power generation element (20)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Electrolytic solution (30H,30S)    Physical quantity measuring unit (M1)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (4) having a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate (6) which are accommodated in a bag-shaped separator (5). An electrode group fixing portion (12) is formed by injecting the thermoplastic resin on the upper portion of separator and electrode plates and solidifying the resin by cooling.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle e.g. car, and farm machine and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of internal short circuit can be prevented reliably, the occurrence of vibration can be reduced and the life time of the battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead storage battery.    Battery case (1)    Electrode assembly (4)    Separator (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Electrode group fixing portion (12)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate (7) and separators (5) are stacked on electrode group (4). A fixing element (12) is provided between positive electrode strap (9) and inner wall of battery case (1). A fixing element (12b) is provided between negative electrode strap (9a) and inner wall of case. A fixing element (12b) is provided between positive and negative electrode straps. The electrode group fixing elements made of thermoplastic resin for integrating the positive and negative electrode plates along stacking direction of electrode group.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant property of the battery during use condition can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery case.    Battery case (1)    Electrode group (4)    Separators (5)    Negative electrode plate (7)    Positive electrode strap (9)    Negative electrode strap (9a)    Electrode group fixing elements (12,12a,12b)
NOVELTY - The square battery has a positive electrode collector (16) and negative electrode collector (181) formed in flat shaped electrode structure (11). The flat shaped electrode structure is accommodated in battery armored can. The positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector are placed on same direction with the protrusion respectively. The protrusion for positioning the positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector is covered with insulating sheet material (301).    USE - Square battery such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery and nickel hydrogen battery for motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV). Can also be used in alkaline storage battery and nickel cadmium battery for portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flat shaped electrode structure is accommodated in battery armored can, the flaw is not stuck to the surface of flat-shaped electrode structure easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flat-shaped electrode structure and insulation resin made sheet.    Flat shaped electrode structure (11)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Negative electrode collector (18-1)    Insulating sheet material (30-1)    Bottom portion (30c)
NOVELTY - The electrode structure (1) has an electrolytic membrane (2) between anode catalyst layer (3) and cathode catalyst layer (4). The cathode catalyst layer has a segment (4b) consisting of proton conductor with relatively larger acid strength than the acid strength of proton conductor of segment (4a).    USE - Membrane electrode structure of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The elution of catalysts can be suppressed with cathode catalyst layer segments of different acid strengths and the fall of electric power generation performance can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode structure.    Membrane electrode structure (1)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (4)    Segments of cathode catalyst layer (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode composite component (3) comprises platinum black catalyst electrode layer (2) formed on both surfaces of solid electrolyte film (1) consisting of electrolyte material. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer comprises microparticles of platinum black.    USE - Membrane-electrode composite component used for fuel cell system (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle and optimal electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode composite component has excellent electrical power generation efficiency and reduced retention of generator water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane-electrode composite component comprises platinum black catalyst electrode layer formed on both surfaces of solid electrolyte film consisting of electrolyte material. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer comprises microparticles of platinum black. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer further comprises water-retention material. The water-retention material is water-retention electrolyte resin or water-retention microparticles. The electrolyte material is fluorine-type electrolyte material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) manufacture of membrane of electrolyte composite component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of membrane electrode composite component.    Solid electrolyte film (1)    Platinum black catalyst electrode layer (2)    Membrane-electrode composite component (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the electrode of fuel cell stack (1) at more than glass transition temperature of polyelectrolyte for about 100-180 degrees C for time period of 1 month to 5 years. The electrode placed at sides of film containing catalyst layer such as polyelectrolyte, is heated from exterior of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Maintenance method of fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell stack for vehicle such as aircraft, robot, vessel and for electric power generation system for residential and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode of fuel cell stack is heated for predetermined temperature, the elution of polyelectrolyte from electrode is prevented reliably so that output fall of fuel cell stack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Laminated cell structure (3)    Insulator (5)    Tension plate (7)    Pressure plate (8)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC) voltage application device (5) applies DC voltage to fuel cell (1), after starting the fuel cell system (101) and before supplying oxidizing agent gas to a cathode electrode through internal oxidizing agent gas flow path (18). The upper limit of DC voltage is lower than the oxidation reduction potential of material included in the cathode electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in motor vehicle e.g. motor bike and mobile device. Can also be used in direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is removed from the oxidizing agent gas flow path during stop of fuel cell system, so that the damage to the cathode electrode due to accumulation of hydrogen in the oxidizing agent gas flow path is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel gas supply device (2)    DC voltage application device (5)    Internal oxidizing agent gas flow path (18)    Fuel cell system (101)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a platinum or platinic-acid compound layer on a transfer sheet using gaseous-phase formation process. A through-hole is formed in the platinum or platinic-acid compound layer. Subsequently, a platinum oxide layer is formed on platinum or platinic-acid compound layer. A solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) is joined to the surface of the platinum oxide layer, and the platinum or platinic-acid compound layer is peeled-off from the transfer sheet.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera etc.    ADVANTAGE - The substance diffusibility of the electrode assembly is improved and the output fall of the fuel cell is suppressed. The fuel cell can be driven stably for a long period of time and catalyst utilization efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) electrode membrane assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode side layer (2)    Cathode side layer (3)    Anode side diffusion layer (4)    Cathode side diffusion layer (5)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains cyclic quaternary ammonium organic material cation having aromatic ring consisting of five membered ring or six membered ring, lithium cation and anion. The negative electrode in the battery operates with electric potential of 1 V (v.sLi/Li+) or less. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains nitrogen-containing organic material anion (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for electronic device, electric power storage and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent charging/discharging efficiency and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains cyclic quaternary ammonium organic material cation having aromatic ring consisting of five membered ring or six membered ring, lithium cation and anion. The negative electrode in the battery operates with electric potential of 1 V (v.sLi/Li+) or less. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains nitrogen-containing organic material anion of formula N(CnF2n+1SO2)(CmF2m+1SO2)- (I).    m,n=1-4.
NOVELTY - An electrode contains electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles as electrode material, and binding material which can bind electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical capacitors (claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply of electric vehicle, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor comprising electrode has reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode contains electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles as electrode material, and binding material which can bind electroconductive non-oxide ceramics particles. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics contains carbide, nitride, boride, and/or silicide. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics includes titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, thallium, tungsten, molybdenum, iron, nickel and/or chromium. The electroconductive non-oxide ceramics is titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, hafnium carbide, vanadium carbide, niobium carbide, tantalum carbide, tungsten carbide, titanium nitride, zirconium nitride, hafnium nitride, vanadium nitride, niobium nitride, tantalum nitride, titanium diboride, zirconium diboride, hafnium diboride, vanadium diboride, niobium diboride, tantalum diboride, tungsten boride (W2B5), molybdenum boride (Mo2B5), ferric boride, nickel boride, titanium disilicide, zirconium disilicide, chromium disilicide, vanadium disilicide, niobium disilicide, tantalum disilicide, tungsten disilicide, and/or molybdenum disilicide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor. Electrochemical capacitor has structure comprising two electrodes which are arranged via ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of disassembled tripolar cell of electrochemical capacitor.    Base flange (1)    Working electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Spring (7)
NOVELTY - An ionic compound comprises anion and organic cation.    USE - An ionic compound for electrolyte solution material (claimed). Can also be used as electronic material for ion conductor of electrochemical devices, e.g. battery (e.g. primary battery, lithium (ion) secondary battery, fuel cell and solar cell), electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor and electrochromic display element used for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, home-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound is excellent in heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic compound comprises anion of formula X1-C(X2)(X3)-(Q)n-C(=O)-NH-, and organic cation.    X1-X3=monovalent organic group containing halo, -CN, -OCN, -SCN, -NO, -NO2, -SO2R, -SO3R or -COR;    R=H or monovalent organic group;    Q=halo, -CN, -OCN, -SCN, -NO, -NO2, -SO2R, -SO3R, -COR, alkylene, alkenylene, arylene, alkynylene, -S-, -S(=O)2-, -C(=O)-, -N(=O)-, -O-, -P-, -P(=O)-, -Se-, -C(F)2-, -CF=CF- or tetrafluorobenzene; and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - The energy regeneration apparatus includes a target electric power generation amount determination unit which determines target electric power generation amount based on a secondary correspondence when the weight of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined weight as determined by the weight judging unit. The target electric power generation amount is determined based on a primary correspondence when the weight judging unit determines that the weight of the vehicle is less than a predetermined weight.    USE - Energy regeneration apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient revival of energy while giving the exact regenerative braking force according to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a setting processing of the target electric power generation amount of a motor generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The storage i.e. battery (1), has a limiting wall (16) that is designed as a double wall (17) and provided for surrounding the storage. The double wall has an inner wall (19) that is designed in an elastic manner and an outer wall (20) that is designed in a rigid manner. The inner and outer walls are arranged at a distance from each other and form a reactor core (21), and a medium e.g. polyamide or polyethylene, is provided in the reactor core. A sensor (23) is provided for monitoring the medium and/or double wall and displays a measuring result in a display (24).    USE - Electrical storage e.g. battery i.e. lithium battery (claimed), rechargeable battery i.e. accumulator, and non-rechargeable battery, for use in an automotive industry. Can also be used for a high energy and high power storage e.g. double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The limiting wall is designed as the double wall and provided for surrounding the storage, thus protecting the electrical storage against damages through mechanical effects and damages through heating effects, and hence preventing dangerous chemical reactions and a leakage of dangerous substances from the electrical storage. The electrical storage can be hence operated in a safe manner over its operating period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal and cross-sectional view of an electrical storage.    Battery (1)    Limiting wall (16)    Double wall (17)    Inner wall (19)    Outer wall (20)    Reactor core (21)    Sensor (23)    Display (24)
NOVELTY - Process for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane, comprises: applying a coating of a hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular weight of greater than 2500 Daltons and derivatized with an electron beam reactive group on a porous base membrane to form a coated porous base membrane; irradiating the coated porous base membrane with a high energy source; and covalently grafting the electron beam reactive groups to the porous base membrane to permanently form the hydrophilic surface on the porous base membrane.    USE - The process is useful for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane. The coated porous membrane is useful in liquid filtration, water purification, chemical separations, charged ultrafiltration membranes, protein sequestration/purification, waste treatment membranes, biomedical applications, pervaporation, gas separation, fuel cell industry, electrolysis, dialysis, cation-exchange resins, batteries, reverse osmosis, dielectrics/capacitors, industrial electrochemistry, sulfur dioxide electrolysis, chloroalkali production, and superacid catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides permanent hydrophilic properties to the surface of the porous membrane. The permanent hydrophilic porous membrane exhibits high water flow, and low content of extractable components.
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer containing palladium or palladium alloy is formed on a surface of a hydrogen-permeable substrate containing metallic alloy. The catalyst layer is subjected to etching using a mixed aqueous solution of ammonium fluoride and nitric acid to obtain a hydrogen-permeable membrane.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane used for purifying highly purified hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane efficiently, economically and eco-friendly, with reduced usage amount of platinum. The catalyst layer has excellent adhesiveness, and does not have defects such as pinhole and crack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst layer containing palladium or palladium alloy is formed on a surface of a hydrogen-permeable substrate containing metallic alloy of formula: MxN'yL(100-x-y). The catalyst layer is subjected to etching using a mixed aqueous solution of ammonium fluoride and nitric acid to obtain a hydrogen-permeable membrane.    M=nickel or cobalt;    N'=titanium, zirconium or hafnium;    L=niobium, vanadium or tantalum;    x=more than 20 atomic% and less than 50 atomic%;and    y=more than 10 atomic% and less than 60 atomic%.
NOVELTY - A hybrid nano-filament composition (C1) comprises an aggregate of nanometer-scaled, electrically conductive filaments (f1) that are interconnected, intersected or percolated to form porous, electrically conductive filament network, where the filaments have a length and a diameter or thickness of less than 500 nm; and micron- or nanometer-scaled coating (a1) deposited on surface of the filaments, where the coating (a1) comprises cathode active material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions, and has thickness of less than 10 mu m.    USE - As hybrid nano-filament composition for cathode material in lithium battery (claimed), lithium ion battery or lithium metal battery for high power density applications such as electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The battery exhibits an exceptionally high specific capacity (preferably not less than 200, more preferably not less than 300 mAh per gram), an excellent reversible capacity, and a long cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery comprising an anode (20); a cathode (16) comprising the hybrid composition (C1) which is capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions; and a non-aqueous electrolyte disposed between anode and cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of a cylinder-shape lithium ion battery.    Cylindrical case (10)    Insulating body (12)    Cathode (16)    Separator (18)    Anode (20)
NOVELTY - A brake generating unit is attached to the rotating portion (200) of vehicle. An attaching device reduces the rotation speed of the rotating portion. A connection gear is positioned between the attaching device and the generator converting the rotational kinetic energy into electric power.    USE - Brake generating apparatus for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor car. Can also be used in lift.    ADVANTAGE - The braking and power generation processes can be performed simultaneously and the reproduction of energy can be performed efficiently. The requirement of braking fluid is eliminated and pollution of environment is prevented. The dynamo-type braking method is implemented efficiently and the braking power is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the brake generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Brake generating apparatus (100)    Rotating portion (200)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an electrolyte membrane and a method for manufacturing the same. The electrolyte membrane includes: an electrolyte base, and a metal film formed thereon. The method for manufacturing the electrolyte membrane includes the steps of: providing an electrolyte base; forming a metal film on the electrolyte base. The present invention also provide a fuel cell using the electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains solvent (I) for electrolytic salt dissolution containing fluorine-containing solvent (IA), cyclosiloxane compound (II) (1-3), and electrolytic salt (III).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for electrochemical device such as lithium ion secondary cell (both claimed) for electronic device, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium ion secondary cell having excellent charging/discharging cyclic characteristics and low-temperature characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains solvent (I) for electrolytic salt dissolution containing fluorine-containing solvent (IA), cyclosiloxane compound (II) of formula (1), or of formula: SiFxR3pR4qR5r (2), or of formula: A-O-Si(-R6)(-R8)-R7 (3), and electrolytic salt (III).    R1-R8=1-12C organic group;    n=3-10;    x=1-3;    p,q,r=0-3;    p+q+r=1-3;and    A=H, C, N, O, F, S, Si, or P.
NOVELTY - A battery electrode substrate is formed by coating a metal having nickel as main component, on fiber surface of non-woven fabric containing resin. The metal coating is performed by two-stage of electroless plating and electrolysis metal plating. The amount of metal plated by electroless plating is 2-15 g/m2. The total weight of metal fabric after performing electrolysis metal plating is 150-400 g/m2.    USE - Substrate is used for battery electrode for alkali secondary battery (both claimed) and nickel-hydrogen battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has excellent adhesiveness, and reduced electrical resistance. The battery comprising the substrate has high capacitance even at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery electrode substrate is formed by coating a metal having nickel as main component, on fiber surface of non-woven fabric containing resin. The metal coating is performed by two-stage of electroless plating and electrolysis metal plating. The amount of metal plated by electroless plating is 2-15 g/m2. The total weight of metal fabric after performing electrolysis metal plating is 150-400 g/m2. The electroless plating or electrolysis metal plating is carried out by coating metal(s) such as nickel, chromium, copper, iron, cobalt, aluminum, titanium and zinc. An active material mixture containing nickel hydroxide as main constituent is supported on the substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery electrode substrate.
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer comprises modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst which are heated with combustion exhaust gas. An oxidation exothermic agent (35) which may return to original state is arranged by restoring to the position adjacent to at least one of modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst, and at least one of the catalysts is subjected to auxiliary heating with oxidation exothermic agent.    USE - Fuel reformer is used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has excellent operativity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer comprises modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst which are heated with combustion exhaust gas. An oxidation exothermic agent (35) which may return to original state is arranged by restoring to the position adjacent to at least one of modification catalyst, carbon-monoxide conversion catalyst and carbon monoxide removal catalyst, and at least one of the catalysts is subjected to auxiliary heating with oxidation exothermic agent. The oxidation exothermic agent is a composite containing copper and zinc, and reduces modification by hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel reformer.    Combustion chamber (7)    Modified portion (24)    Carbon-monoxide-conversion portion (26)    Carbon monoxide removal portion (27)    Oxidation exothermic agent (35)
NOVELTY - The thermal management device has a heat-conducting shell which is filled with phase change material composed of 45-90 mol% of sugar alcohol and 10-55 mol% of polyalcohol. Several metallic ribs are arranged in the shell.    USE - Thermal management device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal management device is comprised of the phase change material, the manufacturing cost of the simple thermal management device can be reduced and the reliability of the thermal management device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermal management device.
NOVELTY - Anion exchange membrane (I) comprises a polymer comprising the residues of one or more optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers, where many residues of the optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers include one or more cationic groups.    USE - (I) is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits improved toughness and improved stability or resistance to different solvents, high pH environments, environmental conditions and temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an intermediate for preparing (I), where the intermediate is a polymer comprising the residues of optionally substituted bisphenol A monomers; and    (2) a process for preparing (I) comprising reacting the polymer with a chloroalkylating agent in the presence of a catalyst to form a chloroalkylated polymer.
NOVELTY - The collector has a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) material added with a little amount of germanium dioxide, where material is utilized as a spraying coating. A half ball thin shell part reflects and transmits sun light to a reverse cone table, where a bottom part of the reverse cone table is processed by different units according to different usages of light collected. A coating is painted on an inner side of a thin shell half ball body to reduce a refractive index.    USE - Efficient universal solar energy collector for generating electricity in a train, car, bicycle, satellite, roof and space (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The variation of the sunlight intensity on the solar plate is low, thus ensuring safe use of the solar energy. The collector can be coupled with optical cables to transmit light for heating and lighting. The collector has simple structure, reliable functions and low investment and maintaining cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an efficient universal solar energy collector.
NOVELTY - The anode has microscopic tubes appropriately aggregated containing catalyst. The walls of carbon-based conductive material are provided with highly porous texture of the dimension of the nanometers such as carbon nanotubes, wires graphited interlaced or foam, which are received in an inner area of a barrier ionomer wall. The ionomer is insufficient for filling an entire volume of the porous walls arrangement, and is applied via a solution structure of the microtube nanostructured porous wall of an electrical conducting material based on carbon.    USE - Anode for fuel cells based on microtube with carbon-based nanostructured porous walls.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell anode comprises a microtube made of nickel, which has a microscopic liquid electrolyte. The internal structure of porous nickel has pores of nanometric size, which are impregnated with ionomer. The ionomer of the internal electrolyte transmits protons, and blocks the flow of hydrogen into the electrolyte. The area of foreign non-porous nickel absorbs hydrogen from the external cavity tubes.    USE - Fuel cell anode.    ADVANTAGE - The internal structure of porous nickel has pores of nanometric size, which are impregnated with ionomer, and the ionomer of the internal electrolyte transmits protons, and blocks the flow of hydrogen into the electrolyte, where the area of foreign non-porous nickel absorbs hydrogen from the external cavity tubes, and thus ensures a simple and compact structure.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer (35) supported by a metal collector (32). A barrier layer (33) containing a conductive material (330) and a water-insoluble polymer material (334), is formed on the surface of metal collector. The conductive material is comprised of a conductive powder (331) having smaller average particle diameter and a conductive powder (332) with larger average particle diameter. The ratio of smaller sized conductive powder is higher than that of larger sized conductive powder.    USE - Electrode for use in lithium ion battery used as power supply, for vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can exhibit a high stable performance, even when it is manufactured using aqueous-based active material composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrode.    Metal collector (32)    Barrier layer (33)    Active material layer (35)    Conductive material (330)    Conductive powder (331,332)    Water-insoluble polymer material (334)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a resistance layer (3) connecting an electrical connection (7) and another electrical connection with each other. The resistance layer adjoins at an interface (8a) on electrical contact layers (4b). The contact layers contain a chemical element e.g. zirconium, from a fourth subgroup of a periodic table and/or carbon. The contact layers are connected in series between the connections to the resistance layer. The resistance layer is arranged on a substrate (2) i.e. silicon substrate, and the contact layers are covered by a passivation layer (5b).    USE - Resistive hydrogen sensor for measuring hydrogen concentration in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The contact layers contain the chemical element from the fourth subgroup of the periodic table and/or carbon, and are connected in series between the electrical connections to the resistance layer, thus modifying contact resistance at the interface between the resistance layer and the contact layers in addition to electrical resistance of the resistance layer during modification of hydrogen concentration, and hence precisely modifying the electrical resistance between the electrical connections while ensuring high measuring sensitivity. The sensor allows the resistance layer to be connected with the electrical connections by conducting paths with smaller cross-sections due to increased sensitivity, thus allowing the conducting paths to be integrated in the substrate, and hence allowing the sensor to be manufactured with compact dimensions in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a palladium layer of a resistive hydrogen sensor illustrating adsorption of hydrogen at a surface of the palladium layer and absorption of hydrogen.    Resistive hydrogen sensor (1)    Substrate (2)    Resistance layer (3)    Electrical contact layers (4b)    Passivation layer (5b)    Electrical connection (7)    Interface (8a)
NOVELTY - The supply unit (5) has a storage battery, a fuel cell unit, capacitors and fuel tanks, where the supply unit is integrated into a trailer and is coupled to a trailer coupling of a vehicle. A charging device (4) is provided for charging a storage medium in a charging terminal or charging a power socket with a household alternating current. A signaling unit (7) is arranged at an outer side of the supply unit, where a charging condition can be read in the signaling unit. A passive air cooling of the supply unit is provided by ventilation openings.    USE - Current supply unit for use in a trailer range extender for an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply unit allows the trailer range extender to increase the range of the electric vehicles, and provides additional electrical energy for the vehicles. The trailer range extender can be supported and charged without any complexity in the parking area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a trailer range extender.    Charging current supply (2)    Charging device (4)    Current supply unit (5)    Control unit (6)    Signaling unit (7)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide removal device (100) has a catalyst layer formed along the reaction gas flow path, and inlets for introducing reaction material into the reaction flow path. The shielding plates provided with holes, partitions the reaction flow path. Each inlet of reaction material is arranged corresponding to each flow path.    USE - Carbon monoxide removal device of reaction apparatus used in fuel cell system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wristwatch, digital still camera, game machine and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The local temperature rise at the inlet of reaction material is suppressed, and reverse shift reaction can be suppressed. The structure of the carbon monoxide removal device is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reaction apparatus; and    (2) 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)    Modifier (4)    Fuel cell (7)    Reaction apparatus (13)    Carbon monoxide removal device (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen tank (50) has hydrogen gas outflow path (511) and hydrogen gas inflow path (513). A solenoid valve (512) blocks or permits the supply of hydrogen gas from the tank. A non-return valve (514) installed in the gas inflow path blocks the back flow of gas to outer portion of the tank. The supply of gas to fuel cell from tank and inflow of gas to hydrogen tank from filling port (53) are performed through high pressure piping (52) connected to outflow path.    USE - Valve apparatus for high pressure tanks of fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system installed in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high pressure piping performs gas supply and gas inflow functions, the number of piping connected to valve apparatus is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel-supply system containing high pressure valve.    Hydrogen tank (50)    High pressure piping (52)    Filling port (53)    Hydrogen gas outflow path (511)    Solenoid valve (512)    Hydrogen gas inflow path (513)    Non-return valve (514)
NOVELTY - A solenoid valve (52) is provided in a gas flow path (511) to control the supply of high pressure gas to hydrogen storage tank (50). A Peltier device supplies electric current to solenoid valve. A control unit controls opening and closing of a valve structure (521). The solenoid valve has a solenoid coil (523) for moving the valve structure using electromagnetic force. The valve structure is moved along opening direction of solenoid valve according to supplied amount of electric current, when electric current is supplied to coil from Peltier device.    USE - Valve system for high pressure tank of fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cracking pressure in the solenoid valve is reduced. The charging efficiency of hydrogen gas to the hydrogen tank can be improved. The number of high pressure piping connected to the valve is reduced, so that size and cost of valve system can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve system.    Hydrogen storage tank (50)    Solenoid valve (52)    Gas flow path (511)    Valve structure (521)    Solenoid coil (523)
NOVELTY - A drive unit (5) is provided in the operating chamber (20) of case (2) for rotating the shaft (4). The dynamic pressure type gas bearings (61-63) are provided in operating chamber for generating dynamic pressure buoyancy. The density of gas in operation chamber is increased and dynamic pressure buoyancy of bearings is increased by passing the gas into operation chamber through gas inlet (21) of case.    USE - Shaft apparatus e.g. turbo compressor and generator for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the density of gas and dynamic pressure buoyancy of bearings are improved, the performance of gas bearing with respect to shaft is improved. The damage of outer wall surface of shaft and bearing surface of gas bearing is prevented. The need of additional gas supply path is eliminated by supplying gas through gas inlet so that the structure of shaft apparatus is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (2)    Shaft (4)    Drive unit (5)    Operating chamber (20)    Gas inlet (21)    Gas bearings (61-63)
NOVELTY - A consumption planned amount setter (72) shows target point of consumption plan electric energy and consumption plan heat amount as a parameter on display screen (80) of an operation display panel (70). New consumption plan electric energy and consumption plan heat amount are inputted by performing operation by the user on the screen. An electric power generation plan device (73) draws-up an electric power generation plan based on the new plans. An operation control device (74) controls operation of an electric power generation system (21) based on drawn-up plan.    USE - Domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The cogeneration system is provided with the user-friendly interface through which the user can simply input the instruction regarding the electric energy and heat amount to be reflected in decision of the electric energy generation plan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation planning device of cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (21)    Operation display panel (70)    Consumption planned amount setter (72)    Electric power generation plan device (73)    Operation control device (74)    Display screen (80)
NOVELTY - A cubicle type power receiving installation (3) provided with a ventilation fan (13) and a heat collection device (14), is arranged parallel to a fuel cell power generation equipment (2) provided with a heat radiator (19). A heat pipe (18) is arranged extending from power receiving installation, into fuel cell power generation equipment. Water for cooling a fuel cell is circulated inside heat radiator. A thermal medium is flown through the heat pipe such that fuel cell cooling water is heated by heat obtained from heat collection device.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat produced from the power receiving installation can be efficiently used for warm-up of fuel cell, and the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generation system.    Fuel cell power generation equipment (2)    Power receiving installation (3)    Ventilation fan (13)    Heat collection device (14)    Heat pipe (18)    Heat radiator (19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a battery main section (2) which is accommodated in a metal case (3). The heat pipes (8) are integrated with the wall boards (7a-7f) of metal case. A thermal medium is enclosed with the heat pipe so that the temperature distribution of both left and side portions of battery main section is made uniform.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution of battery main section can be equalized efficiently and reliably by simple structure, without using the power consumption apparatuses e.g. fan and heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Battery main section (2)    Metal case (3)    Wall boards of metal case (7a-7f)    Heat pipe (8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen circulation path (3) is formed between hydrogen storage tank (1) and fuel cell (2). Hydrogen trapping units (5a,5b) are provided in fluid circulation path (4) at discharge side of fuel cell. Another hydrogen circulation path (6) is provided for circulating hydrogen from hydrogen trapping units. The entry of fluid such as water into the tank at time of supplying hydrogen to fuel cell through path (6) is prevented using valve mechanism. Hydrogen storage alloy containing rare earth metals is accommodated in hydrogen trapping units.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle and home-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of water into hydrogen storage tank resulting in reduced concentration of hydrogen is avoided, and the hydrogen utilization efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen storage tank (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen circulation paths (3,6)    Fluid circulation path (4)    Hydrogen trapping units (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a cell laminated portion (3) that produces electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas to the insulating end plates (5,7). The opening portions (11,13) of cover (10) which cover the cell laminated portion are occluded by insulating end plates, while the fuel cell stack (9) is supported by insulating end plate along lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening portions of cover are occluded by insulating end plates, the size and weight of the fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell laminated portion (3)    Insulating end plates (5,7)    Fuel cell stack (9)    Cover (10)    Opening portions (11,13)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel-supply flow path (11) for supplying hydrogen gas to a stack (1), and hydrogen pump (6) that are arranged in the fuel circular flow paths (12,19). A regeneration machine (7) burns hydrogen gas emitted from the stack by the hydrogen pump so as to produce rotational force in specified manner. The hydrogen pump is rotationally driven by a motor based on the rotational force.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the corrosion in the hydrogen pump can be suppressed and the fuel consumption can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system.    Stack (1)    Hydrogen pump (6)    Regeneration machine (7)    Fuel-supply flow path (11)    Fuel circular flow paths (12,19)
NOVELTY - An exhaust pipe (34) in the downstream of a dilution device (32), has a constriction portion (80) with reduced flow-path cross-sectional area. A suction portion (82) sucks air in the exhaust pipe by negative pressure generated when the exhaust gas passes the constriction portion.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the dilution device is reduced and hydrogen concentration in the exhaust gas discharged outside can be reduced. The exhaust gas can be diluted to desired hydrogen concentration reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of the vehicle mounted with fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Vehicle (12)    Dilution device (32)    Exhaust pipe (34)    Constriction portion (80)    Suction portion (82)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has fuel cell stack (7) that produces electric power by electrochemical reaction of hydrogen gas from hydrogen tank (8) and oxygen gas pumped by compressor (9). A coolant flow path (20) circulates the coolant through internal flow path of fuel cell stack. A drive system flow path (40) receives coolant from coolant flow path and circulates the received coolant through internal flow path of transmission (3) of drive system so as to increase or decrease the temperature of transmission.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell powered vessel and fuel cell powered robot.    ADVANTAGE - The need for hardening the oil viscosity of transmission can be suppressed by heating the transmission of drive system. Hence loss related to transmission in drive system can be suppressed effectively.    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)    Transmission (3)    Fuel cell stack (7)    Hydrogen tank (8)    Compressor (9)    Coolant flow path (20)    Drive system flow path (40)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (100) has a cooling container (160) made of aluminum, copper or stainless steel, and contacted with a lead storage battery (101). The container has a hydrogen storage material (170) made of magnesium alloy or vanadium alloy for absorbing the hydrogen released from the battery. The lead storage battery is cooled by utilizing the endothermic reactions in the case of hydrogen desorption of the hydrogen storage material.    USE - Cooling device of sealing-type lead storage battery used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling can be performed appropriately so that the cooling efficiency of the lead storage battery can be improved and the size and weight of the cooling device are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling device of lead storage battery.    Cooling device (100)    Lead storage battery (101)    Cooling container (160)    Hydrogen storage material (170)    Pressure reduction unit (180)
NOVELTY - The monitoring system has voltage controlled oscillators (31-1-31-3) connected between the fuel cells (2) for oscillating a frequency signal according to the inputted voltage and superimposing the oscillated signal on cell voltage. A spectrum analyzer (32) measures the cell voltage on which the frequency signal is superimposed and calculates the relationship between the frequency and signal strength. A control unit (40) determines the existence of abnormality in the cell based on the measurement result from the analyzer.    USE - System for monitoring fuel cell mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The security and the reliability of the monitoring system can be improved and the size of the monitoring system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell voltage testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel cell voltage testing apparatus (30)    Voltage controlled oscillators (31-1-31-3)    Spectrum analyzer (32)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The tank solenoid valves (33) provided in the output sections (30a) of high pressure hydrogen tanks (30), include a main valve and a pilot valve. A controller (13) controls the solenoid valve such that the main valve is opened after the passage of specific time from the opening time of the pilot valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise at the time of supplying the hydrogen gas to fuel cell from high-pressure hydrogen tank can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Controller (13)    High pressure hydrogen tank (30)    Output section (30a)    Tank solenoid valves (33)
NOVELTY - A resin-made membrane structure consists of reinforcement (A), reinforcement (B) adjoined on reinforcement (A), and resin impregnated into reinforcements (A and B). The reinforcement (A) suppresses swelling of resin and has moisture absorption. The reinforcement (B) suppresses shrinkage of resin.    USE - Resin-made membrane structure is used for fuel cell used as power source of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The resin-made membrane structure has excellent dimensional stability. The fuel cell comprising electrolytic membrane has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin-made membrane structure comprises reinforcement (A), reinforcement (B), and resin impregnated into reinforcements (A and B). The reinforcement (A) suppresses swelling of resin and has moisture absorption. The reinforcement (B) suppresses shrinkage of resin. The resin-made membrane is solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The reinforcement (A) is polytetrafluoroethylene stretched porous membrane (1). The reinforcement (B) is ceramic porous component content layer or vitreous electrolyte fine particles content layer (2). The ceramic porous component is titanium oxide powder. The vitreous electrolyte fine particles are silica-phosphorus pentoxide, lead oxide-strontium oxide-phosphorus pentoxide, lead oxide-strontium oxide-barium oxide-phosphorus pentoxide, or silica-zirconium oxide-phosphorus pentoxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic view of reinforcement membrane type electrolytic membrane.    Polytetrafluoroethylene stretched porous membrane (1)    Ceramic porous component content layer ceramic porous component content layer (2)    Electrolyte resin (3)    Reinforcement membrane type electrolytic membrane (10A,10B)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (1) has an assembled battery (12) having battery cells (11) laminated through coolant channels (50). A spacer (15) is arranged in the coolant path. The spacer has a guide unit (15A) provided at the coolant outflow side edge of the coolant channel for guiding the coolant flowing out of the coolant channel towards the battery surface (12A) near a terminal electrode (11a).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells and the terminal electrode are cooled efficiently by cooling the terminal electrode using coolant after cooling the battery cell using coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Battery cell (11)    Terminal electrode (11a)    Assembled battery (12)    Battery surface (12A)    Spacer (15)    Guide unit (15A)    Coolant channel (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has exhaust pipe arrangement (20) that emits exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell by expansion-contraction of flexible piping (22a,22b) at exterior of fuel cell system. The float (30A) is lifted from predetermined water level position according to buoyant force acting on the pipe while levitating, to expand and contract the flexible piping.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of water into the fuel cell of vehicle is suppressed by lifting the float from predetermined water level positioned according to buoyant force acting on exterior of exhaust pipe arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of exhaust pipe arrangement of fuel cell system.    Exhaust pipe arrangement (20)    Exhaust port (20o)    Flexible piping (22a,22b)    Float (30A)    Road surface (RS)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has the electrodes (32,33) which are formed on both surfaces of the polymer electrolyte element (31). A gas diffusion layer (42) diffuses the reactive gas supply to the electrodes. A projection portion (41) is protruded towards the portion which contacts the planer portion of the gas diffusion layer among the frame elements (40).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation system used in vehicle such as vessel, airplane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The projection portion is protruded towards the portion which contacts the planer portion of the gas diffusion layer among the frame elements and hence the adherence of adhesive agent to the gas diffusion layer or the electrolytic element is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte element (31)    Electrodes (32,33)    Frame elements (40)    Projection portion (41)    Diffusion layer (42)
NOVELTY - A back flow prevention device (40) has piping (41) with bend portion so that fuel cell waste gas flows through a position than piping (37). The bend portion has porous filter (42) that transmits gas only towards inside of piping. An exhaustion control process is performed when exhaustion property of fuel cell waste gas deteriorates. The position of porous filter is moved when differential pressure before and after exhaustion control processing, becomes more than predetermined value. The rotation speed of air compressor is increased by releasing exhaust gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water approaching from gas flow path of fuel cell system towards the fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic views of the back flow prevention device of fuel cell system.    Back flow prevention device (40)    Piping (41)    Porous filter (42)    Motor (45)    Pressure indicator (48,49)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has membrane electrode assembly which receives and generates supply of cathode gas containing oxygen and anode gas containing hydrogen. The estimation unit estimates the characteristics of each region divided inside the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of region inside the membrane electrode assembly can be estimated easily and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views explaining the process of estimating characteristics of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The sealed battery has a winding electrode structure (14) provided with a core exposure portion formed in the winding start side of positive and negative electrodes (11,12). A winding start portion current collection tab (12e2) is joined to the core exposure portion. The winding start portion current collection tab is bent and sealed at the inner side bottom portion of a battery armored can (17). The winding start portion current collection tab is equipped with an elastic arc-shaped portion (12f) provided between junctional portions and the battery armored can.    USE - Sealed battery e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration added to the sealed battery is absorbed by the arc-shaped portion, and the increase in the internal resistance of the battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Winding start portion current collection tab (12e2)    Arc-shaped portion (12f)    Winding electrode structure (14)    Battery armored can (17)
NOVELTY - The control mechanism has a stirring unit (30) that is arranged inside a casing that accommodates several batteries, for supplying heat exchange medium (4) in laminar flow state, due to rotation operation. A duct is arranged in the upper portion of a battery pack (1), for supplying heat exchange medium on the outer surface of casing.    USE - Temperature control mechanism of battery pack mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the batteries can be improved efficiently, since the heat emitted from the batteries can be dissipated to the casing by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack and duct. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Heat exchange medium (4)    Duct (5)    Battery unit (10)    Stirring unit (30)
NOVELTY - A separator (28) has a clamping portion (72) with an oxidizing agent gas path (64) and fuel gas path (46) connected through bridge (74), for clamping electrolyte and electrode assembly (26). A reactive gas supply portion (76) with oxidizing agent gas communicating hole (36) and fuel gas communicating hole (34), is formed in center of bridge. The oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas are supplied to oxidizing agent gas path and fuel gas path respectively through holes.    USE - Solid electrolyte form fuel cell of fuel cell stack (claimed) for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clamp load is blocked along lamination direction through bridge, reactive gas supply portion and clamping portion can provide a desired load to electrolyte and electrode assembly. Thus the desired sealing performance to reactive gas supply portion is ensured and damage to electrolyte and electrode assembly is prevented. Also, the efficient electric power generation is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell stack.    Electrode assembly (26)    Separator (28)    Fuel gas communicating hole (34)    Oxidizing agent gas communicating hole (36)    Fuel gas path (46)    Oxidizing agent gas path (64)    Clamping portion (72)    Bridge (74)    Reactive gas supply portion (76)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (25) supplies oxidation gas to the fuel cell (21). A regeneration unit regenerates electric power by operation of the air compressor. An electric load (40) decelerates the air compressor by consuming the regenerated electric power.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating speed of the air compressor can be improved, as the deceleration electric load decelerates the air compressor by consuming regenerated electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Air compressor (25)    Controller (27)    Electric load (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) has a cooling system (400) having a coolant pump (410) for circulating coolant inside a fuel cell. A CPU (520) estimates the power consumption of the coolant pump based on the rotation speed of the coolant pump and the pressure loss of the coolant. The CPU determines abnormality of the cooling system based on the detected power consumption of coolant pump and the estimated power consumption of the coolant pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the cooling system is determined easily at low cost without using a flowmeter for measuring coolant flow rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Cooling system (400)    Coolant pump (410)    Electronic control unit (500)    CPU (520)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - An oxygen reduction catalyst contains platinum and gold. The concentration of gold in catalyst is 5-60 atomic%.    USE - Oxygen reduction catalyst is used for membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and wireless communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen reduction catalyst has high oxygen reduction activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxygen reduction catalyst contains platinum and gold. The concentration of gold in catalyst is 5-60 atomic%. The precursor of platinum is hexachloroplatinic acid or its salt. The precursor of gold is chloroauric acid or chloroaurate. A reducing agent used during manufacture of oxygen reduction catalyst is citric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, maleic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, tannic acid and/or their salts. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of oxygen reduction catalyst.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has switching elements (Q1,Q2) connected to positive electrode line (PL2) and negative electrode line (NL) respectively, and a reactor (L) which is arranged between the connection nodes of switching elements and positive electrode line. A current control circuit (25) reduces the electric current flowing between the connection nodes and reactor, according to the signal (SE1) input by a control apparatus (70) when voltage difference between the positive and negative electrode lines reaches below preset value.    USE - Voltage conversion apparatus for use in direct current (DC)-chopper type load drive device of electric vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flowing into positive electrode line and reactor is suppressed, hence the overvoltage applied to the converter connected to the positive electrode line is prevented while controlling the upper arm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) load drive device; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current control circuit (25)    Control apparatus (70)    Reactor (L)    Negative electrode line (NL)    Positive electrode line (PL2)    Switching elements (Q1,Q2)    Signal (SE1)
NOVELTY - An inverter (INV) has a U-phase arm circuit (1), a V-phase arm circuit (2) and a W-phase arm circuit (3) comprising respective diodes (D12,D22,D33) that are connected to the transistors (Q12,Q22,Q33). A U-phase supply line (LN1), a V-phase supply line (LN2) and a W-phase supply line (LN3) are connected between the respective phase arm circuits and a motor-generator (MG). The phase supply lines are disconnected by the deformation of the deformation portions (41,42,43) in the paths of phase supply lines, when the temperature is more than predetermined value.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the phase supply lines are disconnected by the deformation portions, the supply of short-circuit current is interrupted at the time of closed-circuit failure of diode. Hence, the damage produced to the motor-generator is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of inverter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    U-phase arm circuit (1)    V-phase arm circuit (2)    W-phase arm circuit (3)    Deformation portions (41,42,43)    Diodes (D12,D22,D33)    Inverter (INV)    U-phase supply line (LN1)    V-phase supply line (LN2)    W-phase supply line (LN3)    Motor-generator (MG)    Transistors (Q12,Q22,Q33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell hybrid vehicle (20) has DC-DC converter (23) to perform voltage conversion between primary and secondary voltages generated from battery (24) and fuel cell (22) respectively. A DC-DC converter control unit (54) controls primary and secondary voltages irrespective of direction of electric current flowing through DC-DC converter, during respective primary and secondary voltage control modes. The control unit switches from secondary voltage control mode to primary voltage control mode when possibility of disconnection of power line of battery is detected.    USE - Fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The DC-DC converter control unit switches from secondary voltage control mode to primary voltage control mode when possibility of disconnection of power line of battery is detected. Hence the normal operation of auxiliary machine connected to battery can be ensured, and time-lag for starting the normal operation of auxiliary machine can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling disconnection time of electric power apparatus of fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell hybrid vehicle (20)    Fuel cell (22)    DC-DC converter (23)    Battery (24)    DC-DC converter control unit (54)
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel contains (in mass%) chromium (16-32), carbon (0.015 or less), silicon (0.5 or less), manganese (2 or less) and reminder consist of iron and unavoidable impurities. The ratio of chromium with respect to chromium and iron is 0.2 or more. A passive film having thickness of 4 nm or less is produced on surface layer of stainless steel. The ferritic stainless steel further comprises nickel (2 or less), molybdenum (0.5-2) and/or copper (2 or less), niobium (0.1-0.8), titanium (0.05-0.4), aluminum (0.01-0.5) and/or boron (0.3 or less).    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for battery structural component for non-aqueous electrolyte solution battery, lithium ion secondary battery and nickel-hydrogen aqueous electrolyte solution battery. Can also be used for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, and provides battery structural component having high battery capacitance and high performance.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a fuel cell arrangement (4) with a fuel cell (4A) including an anode and a recirculation line (6A) for returning uncombusted fuel from an outlet of the anode of the fuel cell to an inlet of the anode. The fuel cell arrangement comprises a fuel cell (4B) with another anode, where an outlet of the latter anode is connected to an inlet of the latter anode via a recirculation line (6B). The inlets of the former and latter anodes of the fuel cells (4A, 4B) are connected with a fuel reservoir (1) by a set of fuel supply lines (5.1-5.3).    USE - Fuel circuit for use in a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlets of the anodes of the fuel cells are connected with the fuel reservoir by the fuel supply lines, thus simplifying the regulating strategy for operating the circuit. The circuit reduces loss of hydrogen during the removal of the inert gas/product water and energy expenditure for operating the pump. The circuit provides two separated recirculation lines for the recirculation of anode exhaust gas, thus disposing product water/anode exhaust gas of the fuel cell arrangement more efficiently and with lesser energy expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system with two separated return lines for the recirculation of anode exhaust gas.    Fuel reservoir (1)    Fuel cell arrangement (4)    Fuel cells (4A, 4B)    Fuel supply lines (5.1-5.3)    Recirculation lines (6A, 6B)
NOVELTY - The device has an operating device (30) that is held in an operating condition of an electrical device in a position. The operating device is shifted from the position into another position by a shifting device (60) such that the operating device cooperates with components of the electrical device. A control device is connected with a releasing device (64) and/or the shifting device, and is connected with a sensor device and/or an electronic device. The electrical device has a cell, in which two separated areas are provided with manipulatable electrical potentials.    USE - Device for transferring an electrical device e.g. rechargeable battery, accumulator i.e. lithium-ion-accumulator, and fuel cell stack (all claimed), from one operating condition i.e. defective operating condition, to another operating condition i.e. non-dangerous operating condition, for supplying a drive e.g. hybrid drive and electric drive, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating device is shifted from one position into another position by the shifting device such that the operating device co-operates with components of the electrical device, thus reducing galvanic functionality of the electrical device, and hence ensuring controlled transferring of the electrical device, operating according to a galvanic principle, from the defective operating condition to the non-dangerous operating condition, while enabling determination of the error operation condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for transferring an electrical device from one operating condition to another operating condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a mechanical-based shifting device.    Operating device (30)    Shifting device (60)    Spring elements (61)    Object holder (63)    Releasing device (64)    Side (65)
NOVELTY - The winding attachment method involves performing hooking process of hooking the fiber (F) that arrange the second rotary body and is extended from the fiber supply section to the first rotary body between the fiber supply section and first rotary body to the rotary body of the two. The cutting process is performed which disconnects the fiber between the first rotary body and second rotary body.    USE - Winding attachment method for resin impregnation fiber to rotary body of vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple fiber rewinding processing without using complicated mechanism, thus lowering the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fiber rewinding processing in the production apparatus of a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) molded object.    Fiber bundle guide (40)    Support (52)    Rotational drive unit (53)    Holding jig (55)    Fiber (F)
NOVELTY - The plate (7) has a locker hole (4) installed in an outwards convex locker fixed shell (5). Two sides of the plate include a left guide groove (16), a right upper guide groove (2) and a right lower guide groove (8). A locking tongue hole (3) and a locker screw fixed hole (6) are provided between the grooves (2, 8). Lower ends of the groove (8, 16) are integrally connected through a reinforced rib (9) and a soleplate body (12). Vibration reducing pads (13) are mounted on vibration reducing pad limiting plates and vibration reducing pad screw holes of the soleplate body.    USE - Battery box concave guide plate for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces the vibration for a battery box of a motor electric car, and prevents the battery from being stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box concave guide plate.    Right upper guide groove (2)    Locking tongue hole (3)    Locker hole (4)    Outwards convex locker fixed shell (5)    Locker screw fixed hole (6)    Battery box concave guide plate (7)    Right lower guide groove (8)    Reinforced rib (9)    Soleplate body (12)    Vibration reducing pads (13)    Left guide groove (16)
NOVELTY - The wheelbarrow has a power system comprising a battery (13) and an electrically driving part (10). The battery, a speed-adjusting system (11) and a brake system (12) are fixed on a bracket, and the electrically driving part is installed on a wheel shaft. An electric foot pedal (4) is equipped with a turning component i.e. universal turning wheel, comprising a small wheel, a shaft and the bracket. The small wheel is installed on the shaft and rotates freely, where two ends of the shaft are fixed on the bracket, which is fixed on the pedal.    USE - Wheelbarrow i.e. moped, for acrobatics.    ADVANTAGE - The wheelbarrow is simple in structure, and can move ahead fast by electrical power and foot power. The wheelbarrow provides better conditions for acrobatics display. The turning wheel components is easy to turn, and provides safety to move ahead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wheelbarrow.    Electric foot pedal (4)    Electrically driving part (10)    Speed-adjusting system (11)    Brake system (12)    Battery (13)
NOVELTY - The gas purification device includes an alkali-eliminating material provided in an alkali-eliminating pipe (6). An air inlet (1) and an air outlet (2) are provided at one end of the gas purification device and connected with a dehydrating pipe (4) and the alkali-eliminating pipe respectively. Another end of the gas purification device is provided with an air chamber (5) that is connected with the dehydrating pipe and alkali-eliminating pipe.    USE - Gas purification device for portable fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively remove condensed water produced during an air cooling process. Ensures good alkali-eliminating effect, and provides a compact structure which is not limited by directivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of gas purification device.    Air inlet (1)    Air outlet (2)    Dehydrating pipe (4)    Air chamber (5)    Alkali-eliminating pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage sensing (120), which senses the voltage waveform applied between the line which connects a fuel cell (100) and a load (110). A current sensing (130) senses the current waveform outputted from the fuel cell. A frequency change device (140) varies the pick-up frequency condition of current and voltage sensing. A controller (150) controls the frequency change device after the current waveform is inputted, and detects the ideal frequency condition.    USE - Apparatus for detecting and setting optimal driving condition of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current sensing senses the current waveform outputted from the fuel cell and a frequency change device varies the pick-up frequency condition of current and voltage sensing, and hence ensures maximum performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for detecting and setting optimal driving condition of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell optimal driving condition detecting and setting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (100)    Load (110)    Voltage sensing (120)    Current sensing (130)    Frequency change device (140)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing calculation of fuel consumption ratio of a vehicle i.e. motorcycle, by a microcomputer (3), and receiving data of fuel dry cell electric energy by a receiver (2). A text display unit (5) is provided for displaying processed data.    USE - Method for displaying measurement amount of fuel in a dry cell of a vehicle i.e. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The method displays remaining amount of the fuel to the substitution user. The method calculates appropriate amount of gasoline that is helpful to the stockpile adjustment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a vehicle dry cell fuel amount measurement displaying method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Receiver (2)    Microcomputer (3)    Selecting unit (4)    Text display unit (5)    Audio output part (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a hydraulic motor connected with a generator in a coaxial manner, and oil delivery pipes whose one end is connected with two oil one-way valves, respectively. An input shaft of a gearbox is connected with an inner ring of a ratchet wheel in a coaxial manner. An output shaft is connected with an inner ring of a bearing in a non-coaxial manner. An outer ring of the bearing is hinged with a tail end of a piston rod. A lower end of a connecting rod is hinged with a gap bridge of a car frame and an upper end is hinged with an outer ring of the ratchet wheel.    USE - Device for generating motor vehicle body vibration.    ADVANTAGE - The generator of the device can smoothly generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a motor vehicle body vibration generating device.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting magnetic sensors (1) on a plane parallel to the surface of a fuel cell (7). The sensors and fuel cell are activated for surveying the distribution of the magnetic field on the surface of the fuel cell. The surface or internal current distributions of the fuel cell are calculated according to the strong and weak distribution of the magnetic field on the surface of the fuel cell.    USE - Method for surveying current distribution of fuel cell e.g. proton membrane exchange fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The errors and hazards caused by high current density in the fuel cell, are surveyed effectively and are prevented by setting corresponding changes in the fuel cell. The simple structure of the surveying device is manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for surveying current distribution of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for surveying current distribution of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Magnetic sensor (1)    Driving current source (2)    Data acquisition processor (3)    Surveying control plate (4)    Load (5)    Fuel cell (7)
NOVELTY - The charger has a rectification filter, a high voltage switch, a voltage transform, a constant current, a constant voltage and an above 20 microfarad big power capacitor that is connected to an end of a rechargeable battery line in a parallel manner, where capacitance of the capacitor is above 20 microfarad. The capacitor stores electricity and stably discharges the electricity to the rechargeable battery to rectify the pulse direct current.    USE - Charger for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charger reduces the power waste during direct charging of the pulse current in the rechargeable battery. The configuration of the charger permits the reducing of radiation of the charger, and prolongs the service life of the mileage of an electric vehicle and the service life of the charger.
NOVELTY - The bus has a drive device installed in a body. A wind and light complementary device is electrically connected with the drive device. Solar panels and the wind and light complementary device are electrically connected with an input end of a converter. An output end of the converter is electrically connected with a battery that is electrically connected with the drive device. The converter and the solar panels are installed at a top part of the bus body, and the battery is installed in the bus body.    USE - Wind and light complementary sightseeing bus.    ADVANTAGE - The natural solar energy and the wind energy can be converted into the electric energy to drive the bus. The bus is environment-friendly, and has energy-saving effect. The solar energy and wind energy can be utilized for charging the bus during driving process of the bus, so that the bus avoids worrying about the electric energy required during the driving process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind and light complementary sightseeing bus.
NOVELTY - The turbine has a power switch (15) connected with a motor (20) and a generator (1) by a coupler (9). An electronic ignition device is connected to a spark plug (29) on a combustion chamber (36) by a storage cell (3), a wire (16), a distributor (30), a high-power coil and an ignition switch. A radial tangential hole (34) of a blade cascade is supplied with superheated stream via a cavity hole (37) and a stream switch (28) of another combustion chamber (38) to drive a gear system of a turbine compound multi-spindle rotor gear rotating box (45) with a traction motor (21).    USE - Micro non-condensing stream turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine is economic, energy saving and environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a micro non-condensing stream turbine.    Generator (1)    Storage cell (3)    Coupler (9)    Power switch (15)    Wire (16)    Motor (20)    Traction motor (21)    Stream switch (28)    Spark plug (29)    Distributor (30)    Radial tangential hole (34)    Combustion chambers (36, 38)    Cavity hole (37)    Turbine compound multi-spindle rotor gear rotating box (45)
NOVELTY - An electrical catalyst comprises platinum-transition metal elements in the first row of the periodic table-titanium oxide nanotube-carbon complex. It comprises (wt.%) platinum (5-40), titanium oxide nanotube (1-20), transition metal elements (5-40), and carbon carrier.    USE - An electrical catalyst used in the preparation of anode and cathode of a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical catalyst has an average particle size, high dispersibility, and excellent hydrogen reduction activity and methanol oxidation activity. It is inexpensive and simple to prepare.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing an electrical catalyst, comprising mixing a transition metal salt, platinic chloride, titanium oxide nanotube, and carbon carrier with glycol, adjusting the pH value to 9-14, heating and reacting for 1-40 minutes using a microwave, filtering, drying, and obtaining a precursor of the catalyst; and raising the temperature to 100-900 degrees C in an inert gas, processing for 2-10 hours at constant temperature, reducing the temperature to room temperature, and grinding.
NOVELTY - An electro-catalyst carrier is prepared by carrying out microwave heating for a mixture of a conducting carbon material and 5-50 wt.% proton conductor polymer.    USE - An electro-catalyst carrier for preparing an electro-catalyst used in an electrode for lower temperature fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electro-catalyst synthesized using the electro-catalyst carrier provides the electrode without requiring an additional proton conductor polymer and drainage polymer to make the catalyst active particles locate in the total exposure state. The utilization rate of the catalyst is high, and substance conveying efficiency is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for preparing an electro-catalyst carrier, comprising mixing a conducting carbon material with ethanol or isopropanol to disperse, and stirring in an ultrasonic wave to obtain a conducting carbon material suspension, adding dropwise a proton conductor polymer solution, heating the mixed liquid to volatilize the solvent, and carrying out microwave heating to obtain a nanocomposite powder; and    (B) an electro-catalyst comprising 5-80 wt.% catalyst active particle.
NOVELTY - Reprocessing an acid or basic ionic liquid (I) by adding a conjugated acid-base pair compound (II), is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful: in the extraction process (e.g. extracting and cleaning of industrial gases, isolation and purification of hydrocarbons in petrochemical and organic synthesis or removal of toxic substances from wastewater), sorption-, drying-, cleaning- process and storing of gases (e.g. sorption air conditions); as a solvent (e.g. in organic synthesis); for the immobilization of catalysts; as a lubricant, hydraulic fluid, or antistatic additive; as electrolyte (e.g. galvanic coatings, fuel cells, capacitors, sensors and battery technology, metal finishing, photovoltaic or electrochromic components); as electroelastic material (e.g. actuators); in the heat transfer or heat retention process (e.g. thermo fluids or polarizable continuum model medium); and as special analytics (e.g. matrix materials, solvent for Karl Fischer titration or medium for protein crystallization or electrophoresis).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high electrochemical stability. (I) is free of contaminations, hence can not be decomposed under storing or thermal reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reprocessing of an acid or basic ionic liquid of formula ((A)+ (1/n).(Y1)(n-)) (I) by adding a conjugated acid-base pair compound of formula ((A)+(X)-) (II), is claimed.    (A)+ = quaternary ammonium cation;    (1/n) (Y1)(n-) = anion equivalent of n-charged anion; and    (X)- = a conjugated base.
NOVELTY - The battery has reinforced ribs formed on outer wall of a shell case whose opening is sealed by an upper cover. An outer end of a battery post which is embedded in the upper cover, is connected to a conducting strip. The reinforced ribs are distributed parallel to edge of the upper opening of the shell case in a transverse direction.    USE - Lithium battery for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high durable shell case providing high heat dispersion, high security and reduced utilization time with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.
NOVELTY - A carbonized base material is modified by providing a carbonized base material, providing a mixture of hydrophobic high molecule and carbon material, applying the mixture to side(s) of the carbonized base material, and carrying out thermal treatment to the carbonized base material under the protection of inert gas.    USE - Method for modifying carbonized base material useful as an electrode gas dispersion layer in the fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can obtain simply a carbonized base material having excellent electric conductivity, air permeability and hydrophobic property.
NOVELTY - Catalyst comprises surfactant for electrodeposition of metal.    USE - Catalyst for nanostructured metal foam, for hydrogenation of various compounds, for oil industry, matrix and for use in fuel cells and zinc batteries.
NOVELTY - A control unit (2) judges idle stop conditions of vehicle based on speed of vehicle, shift position of a lever and operating condition of a vehicle brake. The control unit connects a lithium ion battery (10) to a car navigation apparatus (1) based on idle stop conditions of vehicle. The car navigation apparatus acquires map data of current location to determine whether vehicle is stopped at intersection. The control unit disconnects connection between lithium ion battery and car navigation apparatus, when the vehicle at intersection is stopped for more than a preset time.    USE - Electric power system of vehicle mounted apparatus e.g. car navigation apparatus, car audio apparatus and head lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The connection between lithium ion battery and car navigation apparatus can be disconnected even when the vehicle at intersection is stopped more than a preset time. Hence, the usage amount of the lithium ion battery can be controlled and malfunctioning of the car navigation apparatus can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Car navigation apparatus (1)    Control unit (2)    Engine (7)    Lead storage battery (9)    Lithium ion battery (10)
NOVELTY - The electric condenser (1) has storage cells (C1,C10,C11,C20,C21,C30,C31,C40) that are connected in series and divided into several groups. A master main unit (20a) has a controller (29a) that detects the voltage of cells in the group by receiving cell voltage detection values of master main unit and master sub unit (20b) through communication line (27a). The controller transmits instructions through pulse signal with respect to the state detection unit (25a) through synchronous line (21).    USE - Electric condenser of battery system (claimed) for supplying electric power to electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Highly accurate state detection can be performed even if several electric power storage cells are connected and reliable battery system can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric condenser. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric condenser (1)    Master main unit (20a)    Master sub unit (20b)    Synchronous line (21)    State detection unit (25a)    Communication line (27a)    Controller (29a)    Storage cells (C1,C10,C11,C20,C21,C30,C31,C40)
NOVELTY - A sheet-like electrode laminated portion (82) is formed by piling a positive electrode sheet (84a) and a negative electrode sheet (84b) mutually using the separator sheets (86a,86b). The electrodes (20a,20b) are formed on respective sides of the laminated portion for measuring the electrical resistance of the laminated portion in elongate direction. A winding electrode (80) is formed by winding the laminated portion, after measuring the electrical resistance.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in motor vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the winding electrode is formed after measuring the electrical resistance of the electrode laminated portion, the abnormal region on the laminated portion is detected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery production apparatus.    Electrodes (20a,20b)    Winding electrode (80)    Sheet-like electrode laminated portion (82)    Positive electrode sheet (84a)    Negative electrode sheet (84b)    Separator sheets (86a,86b)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has leg portions (5,6) that are provided in a lower frame (3b) of a lattice portion (3) of a lattice (2). A current collection portion (4) is provided in an upper frame (3a) of the lattice portion. The linear lattices (7,8) are arranged between the current collection portion and the leg portions.    USE - Lattice structure of lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the linear lattices are arranged between current collection portion and leg portions, the strength of the lattice structure can be improved reliably. The manufacturing yield of the lattice structure can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the lattice structure.    Lattice structure (1)    Lattice (2)    Lattice portion (3)    Upper frame (3a)    Lower frame (3b)    Current collection portion (4)    Leg portions (5,6)    Linear lattices (7,8)
NOVELTY - The laminated sealed secondary battery (1) has the cladding material layers (2a,2b) which are formed on both surfaces of a laminated structure (6) of a battery element. The positive and negative electrodes (3,4) are sealed with the cladding material layers.    USE - Laminated sealed secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used for power tool and electric vehicle e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The operational characteristics of the laminated sealed secondary battery can be improved reliably and stably by forming the cladding material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the laminated sealed secondary battery.    Laminated sealed secondary battery (1)    Cladding material layers (2a,2b)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Laminated structure (6)
NOVELTY - A kind of voltage measuring apparatus for the fuel cell is provided. It can be fitted in the same or different spacing and plane of the tested points. The voltage measuring apparatus includes the positing board and measuring probe. The positing board provides a spacing of modifying the measuring probe. The measuring probe includes a flexible device, a probe, and a sleeve. The compressed values of the probe are generated with the position of the different planes to link with each testing point. The position plate can include many testing heads for efficiently linking many testing points. It can decrease measuring time for high flexibility and wide application.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has energy storage (5) i.e. battery, storing and releasing energy changed in a mechanical operating energy, and a cooling device (3) cooling the energy storage. A refrigerating machine (19) is attached to the cooling device, and a medium i.e. air, cooled by the refrigerating machine is guided to the energy storage by the cooling device for cooling the energy storage. The refrigerating machine is represented as a part of an air conditioning system (17) for cooling an internal space of the vehicle. An air conducting duct (15) is controlled and/or regulated by a separate flap.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle is designed in such a manner that the energy storage is cooled in a simple and cost effective manner. The refrigerating machine is attached to the cooling device, thus providing the temperature level for cooling the energy storage below the ambience temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling energy storage of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a part of a motor vehicle with energy storage cooled by a refrigerating machine.    Motor vehicle (1)    Cooling device (3)    Energy storage (5)    Air conducting duct (15)    Air conditioning system (17)    Refrigerating machine (19)
NOVELTY - The storage i.e. battery (1), has heating elements (4a-4c) i.e. laminar element, arranged on electrical positive poles (3a-3c), where the heating elements are electrically insulated with respect to the electrical poles. The heating elements cover 50 percentage of the electrical poles. A switching device (8) automatically selects an external energy source or the storage as an energy supply for the heating elements. A heating- and discharge controller (9) controls an automatic heating process, with which the heating elements are supplied with an electrical power fro the storage.    USE - Energy storage i.e. battery, such as nickel metal hydride battery or lithium ion battery, for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating elements i.e. laminar element, are arranged on the electrical positive poles, thus effectively heating the energy storage at lower outside temperature in a faster manner, and reducing total time of the heating process lesser than 2 minutes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for heating energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery with an external circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2a-2c)    Positive poles (3a-3c)    Heating elements (4a-4c)    Electrical conductor (5)    Switching device (8)    Heating- and discharge controller (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a base material (102) of a bipolar plate (100) with an electrically conductive coating material (104), where the base material does not forms chromium oxide. The coating material is diffused into the base material, and is oxidized by a heat treatment in an oxygenic atmosphere for producing an oxide layer (114), which is electrically conductive with an operating temperature of a fuel cell unit. A part of the coating material is removed after the coating of the base material. The chromium oxide is covered by a contact layer (118) i.e. protection layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bipolar plate i.e. interconnector, for a fuel cell unit (claimed) i.e. high temperature fuel cell unit, of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The chromium oxide is covered by the contact layer i.e. protection layer, thus preventing chromium evaporation from chromium oxide even during long-term operation and meeting the remaining requirements of the bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a method for a bipolar plate for a fuel cell unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bipolar plate (100)    Base material (102)    Coating material (104)    Oxide layer (114)    Contact layer (118)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has gas/liquid separation units (141,151) that separate gas byproduct from unreacted fuel discharged through an anode outlet (113) and liquid byproduct from unreacted oxidizing gas discharged through a cathode outlet (114) respectively. A buffer line (160) is connected to recycling lines (140,150) coupled to a main structure (110) to mix unreacted fuel and liquid byproduct received from recycling lines. The recycling line (170) is connected to buffer line to direct unreacted fuel and liquid byproduct to the main structure.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as portable power source.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel discharged from the main structure can be separated into liquid and gas by the buffer line. Hence, the remixing of liquid and gas in the fuel cell system can be avoided. The orientation free performance of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Main structure (110)    Anode outlet (113)    Cathode outlet (114)    Recycling lines (140,150,170)    Gas/liquid separation units (141,151)    Buffer line (160)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (6) including positive and negative electrodes assembled together with a separator. The active material mixture layer portion of positive electrode and active material mixture layer free-portion of negative electrode are arranged on surface of a metal foil. When the width of mixture layer portion is less than width of mixture layer free-portion, the value of ratio of deviations between the straight line linking corners and edges of free-portion along length direction of metal foil to difference of widths is set to be less than or equal to 4.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, cellular phone and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent charge and discharge characteristics are achieved without generating lithium dendrite. Thereby, degradation of active material is reduced and the lifetime of the battery is increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Cylindrical bobbin (1)    Positive electrode lead piece (2)    Negative electrode lead piece (3)    Electrode assembly (6)    Battery case (7)
NOVELTY - The composite material has a base material (1) i.e. stainless steel, and a brazing filler material layer (2) laminated on the base material. The brazing filler material layer is a laminate formed by laminating copper or copper alloy, aluminum or aluminum alloy, and nickel or nickel alloy in an order from the base material towards outer side. A content ratio of nickel to an entire amount of the brazing filler material layer is greater than or equal to 2 weight-percent and less than or equal to 10 weight-percent.    USE - Composite material for brazing for manufacturing a brazed product (claimed) e.g. heat exchanger of fuel cell, and joiner of an automotive oil cooler of an exhaust gas recirculation device.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material forms a homogenous distribution of components in the brazing filler material even after brazing, has an excellent workability, offers low costs for material and in manufacturing, and has satisfactory corrosion resistivity as desired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite material for brazing.    Base material (1)    Brazing filler material layer (2)
NOVELTY - A voltage detection unit detects open-circuit voltage of fuel cell (1) while operating electric load by supplying electric power from power storage unit to load through direct current (DC)-DC converter (5). A resistance calculation unit (21) calculates internal resistance value of fuel cell based on open-circuit voltage, when current output of fuel cell is stopped by controlling operation of DC-DC converter. The deterioration level determination unit (22) determines the deterioration level of fuel cell based on the change in internal resistance value of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell power supply mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration level of fuel cell can be determined accurately based on the change in internal resistance value of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell power supply.    Fuel cell (1)    Electric double layer capacitor (2)    DC-DC converter (5)    Internal resistance calculation unit (21)    Deterioration level determination unit (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode side flow field plate (60) and anode side flow field plate which are positioned near to electrolyte membrane. The cathode side flow field plate is provided with parallel flow channels (62) and stability channel (64) for delivering air to the electrolyte membrane and delivering water to fuel cell main portion. The width of stability channel is larger than predetermined width of parallel flow channels. The anode side flow field plate is provided with parallel flow channels for delivering hydrogen reformate or hydrogen to electrolyte membrane.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of water in fuel cells at low load condition can be prevented by providing stability channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of cathode side flow field plate.    Cathode side flow field plate (60)    Flow channels (62)    Stability channel (64)    Portions for separating flow channels (66)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode assembly (15) accommodated in a case (14), having an anode (11) and cathode (12) that are arranged at respective sides of separator (13). A cap plate (17) for sealing the case, has terminal holes (17a) through which the electrode terminals (21,22) of the electrode assembly are protruded outwardly from the case. A sealing reinforcing structure (17b) is arranged around circumference of terminal holes, such that the reinforcing structure is thicker than the peripheral region of cap plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery for electronic device such as mobile telephone, laptop computer, camcorder and motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sealing reinforcing structure is thicker than the periphery of the cap plate, the case of the electrode assembly is sealed effectively, thus achieving the cap plate with improved structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (14)    Electrode assembly (15)    Cap plate (17)    Terminal holes (17a)    Sealing reinforcing structure (17b)    Electrode terminals (21,22)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has an electrical terminal (18) which is configured to couple with an electrical conductor. A retainer (20) having several fingers (48) is snap-fittingly engaged with electrical terminal. The fingers are configured to frictionally engage a battery post (14) of a battery and to mechanically and electrically couple retainer with battery post.    USE - Battery post electrical terminal assembly for electrical system used in self-propelled device such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery post electrical terminal assembly is easily and reliably coupled with battery post without using tools. The terminal assembly can be assembled and disassembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery post electrical terminal assembly.    Battery post electrical terminal assembly (10)    Battery post (14)    Electrical terminal (18)    Retainer (20)    Fingers (48)
NOVELTY - Several stock-keeping unit labels, each having a same stock-keeping unit number, are provided. Each of several items such as storage battery is tracked using individual stock-keeping unit label, in which sale price and warranty coverage of each item in a given set is different from the sale price and warranty coverage of each item in another set.    USE - Inventory management method of storage batteries such as vehicle battery (claimed). Can also be used for inventory management of other items such as starter and alternator.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient inventory management of the storage batteries of different ratings is ensured by tracking individual items using individual stock-keeping unit labels having same stock-keeping unit number.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery charging system.
NOVELTY - The generator unit has a left baffle, a right baffle, a machine case body and a machine case cover formed into a flue with a rectangular section, and a wind shroud provided at a back part of a middle section. An axis of the wind shroud is formed vertical to a direction of a windage resistance airflow, and formed parallel to a bottom side of a narrow flue opening. Two electric generators are provided at two ends of the wind shroud, and the machine case body is provided with a soleplate, two plane lobe plates, two lower arc lobe plates and two rising flow distribution plates.    USE - Wind energy electric generator unit for use at a forecabin or top of a car, an outer top part of a wheel house of a freezing vehicle and a weather side on an outer top of two ends of a train (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator unit cannot bear the wind resistance, and operates, even when the high speed impact produced at the wind shroud of the back part of the narrow flue opening. The generator unit is provided at a forecabin or top of the vehicle at the weather side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy electric generator unit.
NOVELTY - The automobile i.e. car, has a solar generating coating layers (2) fixed at an engine hood of an automobile top cover (1) and a backup compartment cover (3), where one of the coating layers communicates with a charger of an automobile battery jar.    USE - Solar charging automobile i.e. car, (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is simple in structure and convenient to use, and has a good self-charging effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar charging automobile.    Automobile top cover (1)    Solar generating coating layers (2)    Backup compartment cover (3)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a rechargeable battery (6) mounted and fixed on a body (1). An upper part of the body is fixed with a multiplier (7). A direct current (DC) electric motor (10) is fixed and mounted on a hub of a rear wheel (3). A hub of a front wheel (2) is connected with a DC generator (8) by a speed changer (9). A frame (4) is fixed with a solar charger (11). The DC generator (8), solar charger, multiplier and the DC electric motor are connected with the rechargeable battery in parallel by power supply wires.    USE - Composite charging electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle avoids the problem of single power supply and does not need to be charged again by commercial power. The bicycle saves electric energy and the charging time. The bicycle is charged at any time so that the service period is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a composite charging electric bicycle.    Body (1)    Front wheel (2)    Rear wheel (3)    Frame (4)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Multiplier (7)    Direct current generator (8)    Speed changer (9)    Direct current electric motor (10)    Solar charger (11)
NOVELTY - The channel has a channel plate (1) equipped with a set of channel slots (2) spaced apart from each other. The channel slots are arranged at two sides of a line of centers of a gas inlet (3) and a gas outlet (4) symmetrically. Linear edges and arc-shaped edges of the channel slots are relative to the gas inlet, where an angle between the linear edges of the channel slots is 45 degrees.    USE - Linear grip hold arc radiation/convergence anode flow channel for a proton exchange film fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The channel prevents the gas vortex, and keeps the gas in a form of even laminar flow, thus reducing the concentration polarization. The channel provides a better drainage performance when the gas enters from the top and discharges from the bottom, so that the channel is prevented from flooding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a linear grip hold arc radiation/convergence anode flow channel for proton exchange film fuel cell.    Channel plate (1)    Channel slots (2)    Gas inlet (3)    Gas outlet (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting several single sided storage cells in parallel to form cell sets. Several cell sets are mutually connected in series to form storage unit. The storage units are connected through the electrical wires so as to form storage cell.    USE - Cell wiring layout method for electric vehicle such as hybrid power electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production and the maintenance cost of the electric vehicle can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the cell wiring layout process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The reactor has a rotator (160) provided with flaps at top of a reaction space for forming descending current. A metallic catalyst and source gas are made to react in a furnace (112). The furnace is formed with the reaction space. A carbon nanotube is generated in a lower part of the reaction space. The rotator includes blades and upturn wings that form ascending current from the lower part to an upper part of the reaction space. A rotation axis is installed in the reaction space.    USE - Fluidized bed reactor for producing a carbon nanotube that is utilized in an electrochemical storage unit such as fuel cell and super capacitor, a field emission display and a gas sensor, and for electromagnetic interference shielding.    ADVANTAGE - The blades can prevent the metal catalyst from having connection with the side wall of the furnace and reacting with the side wall. The device prevents generation of the channeling effect when the spreader plate is piled with the metallic catalyst, thus reducing the use amount of the source gas, and producing the carbon nanotube successively. The device can improve the productivity of the carbon nanotube and reduce the manufacturing cost of the carbon nanotube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon nanotube production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a flow synthesizer of a fluidized bed reactor for producing a carbon nanotube.    Flow synthesizer (100)    Furnace (112)    Rotator (160)
NOVELTY - The mechanism includes case (2) to accommodate power supply element (31), heat exchange medium (4) in liquid state for exchanging heat with power supply element. A guide element (5) is connected to case so as to form air flow path (S). The guide element is formed of material having heat conductivity higher than that of outside air which is in contact with case.    USE - Mechanism for controlling temperature of power supply element of battery pack mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation of power supply element can be performed efficiently by flow of air through flow path formed by guide element hence the battery pack can be maintained at predetermined range of temperature reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of cooling mechanism of battery pack.    Case (2)    Heat exchange medium (4)    Guide element (5)    Power supply element (31)    Air flow path (S)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises oxycarbonitride of niobium (1).    USE - Catalyst is used for catalyst layer for electrode used for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as low-pollution motive power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high oxygen-reduction ability, and is manufactured economically and stably. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the catalyst has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises oxycarbonitride of niobium of formula: NbCxNyOz (1).    x=0.05-0.7 (excluding 0.7);    y=0.01-0.7 (excluding 0.7);    z=0.4-2.5 (excluding 2.5);    x+y+z=1-2.56 (excluding 1 and 2.56);and    4x+3y+2z=4 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the catalyst, which involves obtaining oxycarbonitride of niobium (1) by heat-processing carbonitride niobium in inert gas containing oxygen.
NOVELTY - Method of producing ammonia borane comprises: providing polyborazylene; digesting the polyborazylene with a dithiol-containing agent to produce a boro-sulfide compound and a byproduct; converting the byproduct to the boro-sulfide product by reaction with a first alkyl-tin hydride; and converting the boro-sulfide compound to ammonia borane by reaction with a second alkyl-tin hydride.    USE - The method is useful for producing ammonia borane (claimed), which is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the formation of thermodynamically stable B-O bonds and subsequent need for high energy reducing agents, thus the ammonia borane is energy efficient and high yield. The method requires a minimum number of steps to provide ammonia borane.
NOVELTY - A compound cation exchange membrane is formed by laminating a film comprising an organic clay complex having organic cation in the interlayer of a phyllosilicate.    USE - Compound cation exchange membrane is used for diaphragm for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound cation exchange membrane has high methanol permeation resistance and proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound cation exchange membrane is formed by laminating a film comprising an organic clay complex having organic cation in the interlayer of a phyllosilicate. The organic cation is quaternary phosphonium ion or quaternary ammonium ion.
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system has a degassing device (117) provided in a cooling water path (107) comprising bubble, until the water path changes from up-gradient level to down-gradient level. The cooling water path of fuel cell (100) supplied with hydrogen gas, is made into a closed circuit state, when the degassing device is closed. The gas accumulated in the degassing device, is detected and degassed.    USE - Electric power generation system e.g. fuel cell system used for co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble in the cooling water path is discharged effectively to the external air, so that the abnormal temperature rise of the generator by the bubble can be prevented. The heat energy in the case of starting of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen generator (101)    Air blower (102)    Cooling water path (107)    Degassing device (117)
NOVELTY - A structural component contains laminated sheet including porous titanium plate (1) and titanium metal component (2). The porous titanium plate and titanium metal component has continuous void which opens on the surface, and is followed by internal void. The porous titanium plate and titanium metal component is joined by diffused layer of titanium and gold.    USE - Structural component is used for fuel cell such polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle, portable notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell containing structural component has reduced contact resistance for long time, and improved performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view of structure component of fuel cell.    Porous titanium plate (1)    Titanium metal components (2)    Junction portion (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a water pump which is driven for a predetermined time, when the temperature of the fuel cell is below a predetermined threshold value. The water pump is provided to circulate the refrigerant to the inside of the fuel cell. The scavenging air is performed when the temperature of the fuel cell is below the predetermined threshold value, even in the completion state of the drive.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle such as car. Can also be used in moving object such as vessel and aircraft, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Scavenging air is efficiently performed in the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the scavenging air control in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The discharge system (50) has an electrolyzer (51) that electrolyzes the water stored in a container (51a) using the electric power output from a fuel cell stack (20) at the time of power analysis. The hydrogen and oxygen produced by electrolysis are supplied to an anode and a cathode of the fuel cell stack through a fuel gas supply system (40) and an oxidation gas supply system (30) respectively.    USE - Discharge system for fuel cell power analysis for use in fixed-type fuel cell system and portable type fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen and oxygen produced by electrolysis of water using power output from fuel cell stack is supplied to respective fuel cell stack through separate supply systems. Thus energy efficiency is improved and size of discharge system is reduced by eliminating the need of large sized converters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (20)    Oxidation gas supply system (30)    Fuel gas supply system (40)    Discharge system (50)    Electrolyzer (51)    Container (51a)
NOVELTY - The charging/discharging apparatus has a cell selecting circuit (CS) that selects a cell (2) of maximum charge amount from several cells in a battery module (3). A cell discharge circuit (CD) discharges cell having maximum charge amount. A module voltage detection circuit (MV) detects voltage of battery module in assembled battery. A system control circuit (SE) performs charging by module charging circuit (MC), when module voltage is less than reference value. A module discharge circuit (MD) discharges with respect to battery module when voltage is greater than reference value.    USE - Charging/discharging apparatus for cell used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leveling of battery voltage in the assembled battery is attained by discharging by cell and module discharging circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging/discharging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (2)    Battery module (3)    Cell discharge circuit (CD)    Cell selecting circuit (CS)    Module charging circuit (MC)    Module discharge circuit (MD)    Module voltage detection circuit (MV)    System control circuit (SE)
NOVELTY - The battery capacity determination assistance system has an information input unit that inputs the information of a route between the reference point and destination of a vehicle. A capacity calculation unit computes the battery capacity based on the inputted vehicle item and route information during calculation step (S107). An alerting unit reports the computed capacity of a battery.    USE - Battery capacity determination assistance system for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjusting the capacity of the battery through external charging. Simplifies determination of the battery capacity by the user through the alerting unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery capacity determination assistance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the control structure of the program executed in the battery capacity determination assistance system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle model selection step (S101)    Information transmission step (S102)    Map information extraction step (S103)    Positional information transmission step (S104)    Calculation step (S107)
NOVELTY - A DC-to-DC converter has a main step-up circuit for stepping-up output voltage of fuel cell by performing a switching operation with respect to a main coil connected to high electric potential side terminal of fuel cell. An auxiliary circuit of the converter has a snubber capacitor whose application voltage is adjusted according to voltage step-up operation of main circuit. The exit side voltage of the auxiliary circuit is adjusted so that ratio of the exit side voltage to output voltage of fuel cell is more than a preset ratio.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Switching loss at time of voltage step-up operation is suppressed by the use of a snubber capacitor, and the voltage conversion efficiency of the DC-to-DC converter is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between exit side voltage of DC-to-DC converter and output voltage of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The high-performance cobalt-free hydrogen storage alloy powder has components with predetermined weight percentages. The components include 45-55 wt.% of nickel, 7-11 wt.% of manganese, 0.5-1.5 wt.% of aluminum, 7-12 wt.% of copper, 1-4 wt.% of iron and silicon, 18-24 wt.% of lanthanum, 5-9 wt.% of cerium, 0-1 wt.% of praseodymium, 0-1.5 wt.% of neodymium oxide, and 0-0.5 wt.% of zirconium and magnesium.    USE - High-performance cobalt-free hydrogen storage alloy powder for e.g. electrokinetic cell for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of the alloy material by more than 20 percent and performance index of the electrokinetic cell for automobiles is characterized by easy activation, high electrochemistry capacity, excellent high rate discharge performance, good cyclical stability, and excellent electro-catalytic activity.
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell stack arranged in an interior space of a shell. A fan arranged in space sucks air in the interior space to interior of the fuel cell stack through a cathode fuel inlet. A shunting device shunts the heat discharged from the cell stack. An air inlet device arranged in the space has an air hole for access of outside air. The device extends path length of the outside air for reaching the inlet after entering the air hole. An inner side of wall of the shell is attached with a layer of heat insulation material such as asbestos shingle or heat insulation cotton.    USE - Fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery, transient work power supply circuit, dual direction demodulation comparing circuit, comparison alarming circuit and power-down isolating circuit which are connected in series. The alarming circuit starts alarming when the voltage difference value between the terminals of battery exceeds preset value.    USE - Monitoring and alarming device for battery used in electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is provided with simple structure so that cost is reduced and power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the monitoring and alarming device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple rectangular flat solar panels (6, 7, 8) connected with each other by hinges (9, 10) to form a panel. A vehicle bracket (5) is fixed under a frame (1) by bolt connection or welding mode, where the vehicle bracket is welded by a metal tube-shaped material or metal profile. The vehicle bracket includes two rod pieces that are symmetric to each other and parallel to a horizontal axis of the vehicle. The frame is equipped with wheels (2), a rechargeable battery (3) and an electric motor (4).    USE - Solar two-wheeled electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panels are fixed on a tail part of the vehicle with lower gravity center after being folded by hinges to reduce running resistance and increase stability of the vehicle. The panel is unfolded to face sun to charge the rechargeable battery by utilizing photovoltaic generating mode when the vehicle is stopped and needs to be charged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar two-wheeled electric vehicle.    Frame (1)    Wheels (2)    Rechargeable battery (3)    Electric motor (4)    Vehicle bracket (5)    Solar panels (6, 7, 8)    Hinges (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle body control module connected with an engine control module through a high speed Controller area network (CAN) bus. A battery, a generator, engine control module, a load and the vehicle body control module are communicated with each other through a bus to form an enclosed control circuit. The vehicle body control module is connected with the battery through a data collection line, and a driver information center displays a vehicle power supply management state and diagnosis control.    USE - Complete vehicle power supply management device.    ADVANTAGE - The device maintains performance of the battery, provides prolonged service life of the battery, protects the load, reduces the oil consumption, and improves the engine efficiency. The device is flexibly calibrated and transplantable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a complete vehicle power supply management device.
NOVELTY - The hub motor has an annular external rotor (1) and an internal rotor (2). The annular external rotor comprises 8 or 10 magnetic poles and a stator having 9 or 12 slots. Magnetic steel (3) of each magnetic pole of the annular external rotor is comprised of rubidium-iron-boron magnetic blocks. A spacer block is located between the magnetic poles, and a magnetic shielding purple steel foil is adhered in an annular body of the annular external rotor.    USE - Brushless direct current hub motor for use in a motorcycle, an automobile and a tank (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hub motor is small in size and simple in structure, and improves stability of the motorcycle and the automobile driven by pure electric power or hybrid power. The hub motor can run at low speed, and produces large torque, reduces oil consumption during the starting time and improves the capability of continuous running.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motorcycle    (2) an automobile    (3) a tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a brushless direct current hub motor.    External rotor (1)    Internal rotor (2)    Magnetic steel (3)
NOVELTY - The system has water absorbing material e.g. cotton thread, provided with a capillary structure i.e. strip-like fiber, whose end is connected to another capillary structure e.g. mesh-like fiber. The latter capillary structure is connected with a cathode end of a generating module. The former capillary structure is externally provided at the generating module and separated from the cathode end of the generating module. An end of a bumping is connected to another end of the former capillary structure to draw out water from the former capillary structure.    USE - Water flow system for a fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water flow system.
NOVELTY - The storage battery (100) has a sense circuit (200) which is connected to positive electrode of battery, in order to sense the attribute of battery. A controller controls the charging current according to sensed attribute of battery.    USE - Storage battery for use in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system and vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The attributes of battery are measured accurately such that even minute measurement can be obtained and aging process can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of storage battery.    Storage battery (100)    Sense circuit (200)
NOVELTY - A containing body has transfer wheels. An electric current generator (10) is coupled to each wheel for supplying power to an electric component such as battery or accumulator (15). The containing body also has a handle (4).    USE - Bag, case and/or trolley case for providing access to electric sources to power supply electric or electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to playback, computer, and mobile phone devices.    ADVANTAGE - The bag, case and/or trolley case allows a user to quickly and easily supply power to lighting instruments, radio controllers and radio emitters to control the bag, case and/or trolley case. The bag, case, trolley case and the like is construction-wise similar to conventional trolley cases without requiring specifically designed fittings or modifications. It is very reliable and safe in operation, is easily made and is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side elevation view of the subject bag, case and/or trolley case during use.    Handle (4)    Gripping rod (5)    Electric current generator (10)    Battery or accumulator (15)
NOVELTY - A seating groove (10a) is formed on the surface of a separator (10) with a manifold (13). A current collector (12) is inserted into the seating groove in the separator, after inserting an elastic conductive material (15a) formed at the outer side of current collector into the groove.    USE - Current collector installation structure of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator and current collector are contacted reliably, hence the current collection efficiency is improved. The logistic cost and material cost are reduced while preventing the degradation in productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views and cross-sectional view of separator.    Separator (10)    Seating groove (10a)    Current collector (12)    Manifold (13)    Elastic conductive material (15a)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle battery exchange system (S) has a sensing system which senses the customer vehicle battery at the entrance (100). A unit is provided, which periodically radiates infrared ray to the buffed battery of the customer vehicle. A vehicle detecting apparatus is provided for producing vehicle information during its entry. A charging apparatus (200) is provided, which is connected to the buffed battery with a battery holder.    USE - Motor vehicle battery exchange system.    ADVANTAGE - The charging apparatus is provided, which is connected to the buffed battery with a battery holder, and hence ensures a system with which buffed battery is automatically replaced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for exchange of battery in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a motor vehicle battery exchange system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Entrance (100)    Charging apparatus (200)    Vehicles transport unit (210)    Separation transport unit (220)    Motor vehicle battery exchange system (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a generator (2) which generates electricity by rotation of horizontal axis wing (1) and supplies electricity to rapid charging device (6). A regulator (4) supplies voltage according to velocity of car, speed of wind and the rapid charging device charges the storage battery (9) with electricity in fast time. The terminal of storage battery is connected to input terminal of current (DC) power source automated exchange unit (8.1) whose output terminal is connected to DC motor (10).    USE - Wind powered electric vehicle charging apparatus of car.    ADVANTAGE - Since there is no consumption of fossil fuel, the atmospheric environment pollution is reduced and the full discharge of battery is prevented with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wind powered electric vehicle charging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Horizontal axis wing (1)    Generator (2)    Regulator (4)    Rapid charging device (6)    DC power source automated exchange unit (8.1)    Storage battery (9)    DC motor (10)
NOVELTY - The control box (30) has a motor case (20) which is mounted on top of a volute case (10). The motor case has a motor for driving an impeller mounted in the volute case. A supporting element (24) is formed on one side of motor case for supporting the cooling case. The motor and control box are cooled by cooling case.    USE - Control box with air blower for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of flow of air inside the control box is improved and the cooling efficiency of motor is enhanced. Hence the efficiency of air blower is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the control box.    Volute case (10)    Air outlet (10b)    Motor case (20)    Supporting element (24)    Control box (30)
NOVELTY - Whirl slots are located in the whirl chamber of an injector body to impart a rotational velocity to the reagent introduced into the chamber. A metering plug is placed within the body and can be opened and closed. The plug has a hollow pathway that is in communication with the reagent inlet and outlet of the body. A flow path is provided by the reagent inlet and outlet, and the hollow pathway. The flow path permits continuous cooling of the atomizing injector (16) even if the plug is opened and closed.    USE - Atomizing injector for injecting a reagent into the exhaust stream of an on-road diesel engine of vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to natural gas engines, jet turbine engines and fuel cell engines. Can also be used for injecting hydrocarbons for particulate reduction in a diesel exhaust.    ADVANTAGE - The reagent does not solidify anywhere within the atomizing injector and particularly in the area of the whirl chamber. By directly cooling the injector, increased performance is achieved to provide cooling only in the region of the valve seat. Further, the increased cooling prolongs the life of the injector components including the metering plug, actuating components and valve seat. Injecting the reagent into the exhaust stream of on-road diesel engines reduces nitrogen oxide emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The atomizing injector injector body or metering plug comprises a thermoset. The reagent comprises a urea solution, a hydrocarbon, Alkyl Esters, alcohol, an organic compound or water. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of injecting atomized reagent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an on-road diesel engine with a pollution emission control system using the atomizing injector.    Atomizing injector (16)    Engine (21)    Filter (23)    Nitrogen oxide meter (25)    Engine electronic control unit (27)
NOVELTY - Preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid, comprises synthesizing solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid by one step sol-gel process using ionic liquid(s).    USE - Method for preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid (claimed) used for solar cell, fuel cell, secondary lithium ion cell and chemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple operation and mild reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid, comprises synthesizing solid electrolyte material carried by silica gel with ionic liquid by one step sol-gel process using ionic liquid(s). The cationic structure of ionic liquid is one or more of 7 structures, e.g. formulae (a)-(c).    m=0-12;    n=0-12;and    anion=BF4-, PF6-, NTf2-, N(CN)2-, NO3-, Cl-, Br-, I-, CH3COO-, CF3COO-, CF3SO3-, HPO42-, H2PO4-, CH3SO3-, HSO4- or ClO4-.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a superconducting electric engine (1), chassis, transmission shaft, differential mechanism, back axle, semi-axis and a wheel which are connected in an integrated manner to form a drive system. Flywheel (4) is connected with the chassis, a complete automobile controller (2) and a body assistant control device in integrated manner. A liquid nitrogen machine (6) is connected with the engine and entire controller respectively in integrated manner through a pipeline and a circuit, where the liquid nitrogen machine is connected with the chassis.    USE - High-temperature superconducting electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is manually controlled to convert electric energy into kinetic energy of the body, so as to achieve cleanness, protect environment and save energy. The automobile is rechargeable by three-source hybrid power during running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a high-temperature superconducting electric automobile.    Superconducting electric engine (1)    Complete automobile controller (2)    Battery (3)    Flywheel (4)    Superconducting accumulator (5)    Liquid nitrogen machine (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a casing body (1) provided with an internal battery pack that is connected with a positive/negative electrode terminal, where the electrode terminal is connected with a conducting sheet that is made of cooper. The conducting sheet is placed inside an inwardly concave socket (4). A circuit protector (2) is provided with a fuse link and a protecting casing. The casing body, socket cover (43), cover plate (5), insulating barrier piece and an insulating partition piece (12) are made of acrylonitrile butadiene and styrene (ABS) constructional plastic.    USE - Lead-acid battery for use in a communication field, industrial production and a vehicle in a transportation field.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be quickly separated from a load by the circuit protector when a short circuit occurs, so as to prevent the battery and the load from being damaged by high temperature caused by the large current that continuously heats under a resistance-free state. The battery has compact and simple structure and rational design. The battery can be utilized for providing large current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lead-acid battery.    Casing body (1)    Circuit protector (2)    Inwardly concave socket (4)    Cover plate (5)    Insulating partition piece (12)    Socket cover (43)
NOVELTY - The battery has a pole plate placed in a shell i.e. rectangle box, and a cover body provided with a cover board, where the shape of the cover body matches with the shape of the box. The cover body includes four polarity end pole columns that comprise two positive polarity end pole columns and two negative polarity end pole columns, which are respectively placed on four corners on a surface of the cover body. The shell comprises a bottom that is provided with a heightening liner plate.    USE - Replaceable multifunctional sealed lead acid storage battery for a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures increased battery capacity and satisfies different requirement for the motorcycle of different model numbers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a replaceable multifunctional sealed lead acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety vent i.e. fine hole (50), provided in an electrode tap (20) i.e. cathode tab, that is provided with an electrode assembly (10), where diameter of the fine hole ranges from 0.05-0.5 millimeter. A safety element (6) e.g. cylindrical shaped safety element, is formed in an outer portion of the fine hole for predicting emission of gas in an inner portion of the battery. The electrode tap is made of metal plate, copper, aluminum, nickel, chrome, silver and platinum.    USE - Pouch type lithium-ion polymer secondary battery for use as an energy source in a cellular phone and, for use in a medium-to large-sized battery system in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery easily predicts the internal pressure of the gas through the fine hole, and is excellent in safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pouch type lithium-ion polymer secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrode taps (20, 20')    Fine hole (50)    Safety element (60)
NOVELTY - The fluorine rubber coating plate has a base plate. A fluorine rubber coating layer is formed on the base plate. A primer coating layer is formed between the base plate and the fluorine rubber coating layer. The fluorine rubber coating layer is formed by coating and drying a fluorine rubber mixture solution made of 100 pts.wt. of fluorine rubber resin with 200-400 pts.wt. of dilution agent, 1-10 pts.wt. of filler, 1-5 pts.wt. of hardener and 1-5 pts.wt. of curing co-agent, on the base plate.    USE - Fluorine rubber coating plate.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine rubber coating layer is formed by a fluorine rubber mixture solution, and hence provides good adhesive force between coating layer and base plate, enables easy thickness adjustment, and ensures good chemical resistance, adhesive strength and heat resistance of fluorine rubber coating plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a fluorine rubber coating plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell with a fluorine rubber coating plate.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Gas diffusion layer (12)    Separator (14)    Gasket (16)    Manifold (20)
NOVELTY - An ion-conducting copolymer (I) is new.    USE - Novel Ion conducting copolymer used for polymer electrolyte membrane for ion conducting membrane, catalyst coated membrane and membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell for electronic device, system, motor, power supply and vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conducting copolymer has excellent stability, solubility, rigidity and mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ion-conducting copolymer of formula (I) is new. The ion-conducting copolymer is of formula: -((E) e-L 1-ICS-L 2-) k- (I).    (E) e=elastomeric segment;    E=elastomeric unit;    e=number of elastomeric units in the elastomeric segment;    L 1,L 2=bond or linking group;    ICS=ion conducting arylene segment;and    k=number of repeating unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode comprising an ion conductor and an anodal active material with a non-carbon system compound. A cathode has a binder and conductive material, and three pole pouch cell is formed by lithium cobalt oxide. The non-carbon system compound is alloyed with graphite material such as silicon oxide and tin oxide, where silicon oxide is in the range of 0.5-1.5. The mixing weight rate of graphite material is in a ratio of 4:6-6:4, and the battery is charged with charging voltage of 4.2 to 4.5 volts.    USE - High voltage, high efficiency and longevity lithium secondary battery for use in a portable electronic instrument of an electric bicycle and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves cycle life property, and has high capacity and high coulombic efficiency, which is 90 percentage or greater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a weight reference of anodal active material according to cycle and specific capacity of a high voltage, high efficiency and longevity lithium secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pedal has a fixture (10) fixed to a car body, and a pedal effort organizer (30) provided to an electronic brake pedal of a vehicle. An upper body of the pedal effort organizer is combined on top of one of elastic bodies. An initial terminal location of the other elastic body is provided with an extrusion to produce a pedal effort at the former elastic body. A pedal part (20) is combined in the fixture. The pedal effort organizer produces the pedal effort in contact with the pedal part when the pedal part is combined in the fixture. The elastic bodies are overlapped in a settling portion.    USE - Electronic brake pedal for a vehicle such as car, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pedal effort is preferentially formed at the elastic body when the upper body is pressed down and the rotation of the pedal part is progressed, thus changing pedal effort formation of the brake operation to prevent the malfunction of the brake pedal. The malfunction of the brake can be prevented by measuring the brake operation of the operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electronic brake pedal.    Fixture (10)    Stroke sensor (12)    Angle sensor (13)    Pedal part (20)    Pedal effort organizer (30)
NOVELTY - The generator/transformer has a bootstrapping circuit or re-circulating circuit in a stator circuit. The stator circuit comprises square wire stator winding conductors, two directional diodes, and primary windings of step-up transformers for a segmented circuit. The segmented circuit surrounds a rotor. Output circuits of secondary windings of the step-up transformers are connected to a final output circuit in a series manner. An integral magnet keeper is mounted in a free rotational axle area. A high speed direct current motor is placed between a battery and a rear driving electric motor.    USE - Generator/Transformer i.e. three stage device, for use in a continuous power supplied electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator/transformer generates a very high output electro-motive force and has a very powerful, high flux producing rotor due to North Pole magnet configuration. The magnet keepers surround the North Pole magnet so as to eliminate flux distortion between the rotor and the stator windings. The car eliminates large battery packs, thus reducing weight problem, cost and constant recharging. The generator/transformer enables two power systems to deliver a very high and self-contained electrical force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary Power System is contoured and streamlined a solar panel roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a generator/transformer.
NOVELTY - The device has a sensor (30) and a water injector valve (20) that are connected with other, and a supply tube (40) connected to a battery (10) of an electric car. A radiation ram part (32) radiates purified water inside the water injector valve, and is combined with filling holes (11) that are formed on an upper side of a cell of the battery. One side of a sensor unit (31) is inserted inside the battery. A connector (50) is connected to one side of the supply tube, pump (60) and a purified water tank (70).    USE - Purified water supplying device for a battery of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device supplies purified water in optimal pressure, thus facilitating water supplying convenience of the operator, and hence injecting the purified water to each hole of the battery. The device avoids the need for the inspection work, thus reducing wastage of manpower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a purified water supply device.    Battery (10)    Filling hole (11)    Water injector valve (20)    Sensor (30)    Sensor unit (31)    Radiation ram part (32)    Supply tube (40)    Connector (50)    Pump (60)    Purified water tank (70)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has electrodes provided on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (11). The electrolytic membrane has an electrolyte layer (11a) and an electrolyte layer (11b) contacting one of the electrodes. The electrolyte layer (11b) has a glass transition temperature lower than the glass transition temperature of the electrolyte layer (11a).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell of fuel cell system in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bondability of the electrolytic membrane and the electrode is improved by providing the electrolyte layer softening at normal temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model diagram of the joining process of the electrolyte layers and the catalyst layer.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Electrolyte layers (11a,11b)    Catalyst layer (14)    Teflon sheet (300)    Press board (400)
NOVELTY - The case has an upper plate composed of a stack including an insulating board (60), portions of a conductive layer (72), insulating board (80) and a conductive layer (84), where the boards are printed circuit boards. The stack has windows (66) and fuel cells (90) placed under the insulating board (60) at the level of the windows to obstruct the windows. The stack has openings (70) filled with a heat-transmitting glue forming a contact between the periphery of the fuel cells and the conductive layer (84), where the layers are made of copper.    USE - Case for miniature fuel cells of a portable electronic equipment such as computer, telephone and music reader.    ADVANTAGE - The openings are filled with the heat-transmitting glue forming the contact between the periphery of the fuel cells and the conductive layer, thus ensuring evacuation of heat generated by the fuel cells. The glue ensures sealing between upper and lower surfaces of the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the steps involved in formation of an upper plate of a case.    Insulating boards (60, 80)    Windows (66)    Openings (70)    Conductive layers (72, 84)    Fuel cells (90)    Conductive glue (92)
NOVELTY - A detecting unit (4) detects the voltage of battery (10). A power supply control unit (6) recognizes the power supply state of vehicle based on change in electric potential due to the operation of power supply changeover switch by user. The power supply state of vehicle is recognized from data regarding the power supply state of vehicle, when the data stored in RAM (7) is determined to be normal. The power supply state of vehicle is recognized from data stored in electrically EPROM (EEPROM) (2), when the data stored in RAM is determined to be abnormal.    USE - Power supply state detection apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply state of the vehicle can be easily recognized by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply state detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    EEPROM (2)    Detecting unit (4)    Power supply control unit (6)    RAM (7)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several cell modules (1) provided between membrane electrode assembly and a laminated structure. Several end plates (3,3a,3b) are positioned at both ends of laminated structure to assemble a fuel cell stack (101). The end plate is fastened to the laminated structure by using several fastening elements. The surface of end plate at the side of laminated structure is set flatten in fastening state, while the rigidity of end plate in non-clamping portion separated from the clamping portion of end plate is set higher.    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for e.g. power supply, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening force of the fastening elements is reduced, so that the durability of the fuel cell is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fastening structure of fuel cell stack in a state before clamping with fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell modules (1)    End plates (3,3a,3b)    Outer side spring (5)    Through-hole (6)    Fastening bolt (7)    Fuel cell stack (101)
NOVELTY - An output control unit (44) restricts the output of a fuel cell so that the fuel cell voltage (Vf) does not fall below preset minimum voltage. A gas supply amount control unit (43) controls the supply amount of the reactive gas to the fuel cell such that the supply amount of reactive gas corresponds to the electric current (If) detected by a current sensor (6), when fuel cell voltage reaches preset minimum voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive supply of reactive gas to the fuel cell can be suppressed and output control of the fuel cell can be stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    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)    Current sensor (6)    Controllers (40a,40b)    Target output calculation unit (41)    Gas supply amount control unit (43)    Output control unit (44)    Electric current (If)    Fuel cell voltage (Vf)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell voltage rise converter for raising the output voltage of the fuel cell. An electronic control unit (ECU) increases the control period of the fuel cell voltage rise converter as special control period, when the voltage rise ratio of the voltage rise converter is more than a predetermined range.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage of the fuel cell can be increased by modifying the control period of fuel cell voltage rise converter, so that the performance of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the process of changing the control period of the fuel cell voltage rise converter in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a polyphase direct current (DC)-DC converter (12) in which three switching converters (30u-30w) having different voltage-rise characteristic are connected in parallel so as to increase the output voltage of a fuel cell (11). Each switching converter is controlled by an electronic control unit based on the load condition of a vehicle. The switching converter (30u) is driven alone at the time of low-load condition of the vehicle and all the switching converters are driven together at the time of high-load condition of the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Different types of switching converters connected in parallel are controlled based on load condition of vehicle and the number of elements required for DC-DC converter is reduced. Thus inexpensive fuel cell system can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the converter of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    DC-DC converter (12)    Switching converters (30u-30w)    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Switches (S1-S3)
NOVELTY - The device has a recuperator (12) installed in package (11) that circulates through cooling water and performs heat recovery. A cooling water tank (20) makes the coolant to flow through package. The cooling water tank has light shielding function which shields sunlight injected into package and heat recovery function for recovering the sunlight injected in package.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device of package type.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of solar radiation heat by direct sunlight is reduced and power consumption of ventilating fan is reduced so that the efficiency of electric power generation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Package (11)    Recuperator (12)    Storage tank (15)    Cooling water tank (20)    Cooling water supply pipe (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several plates (64,66) that are stack in order from the fuel cell laminated structure side. The fluid inlet port (52a) and a fluid exit (54a) are formed in plate (64), are covered by another plate (66) stacked on the top. A communication path (70) where the fluid inlet port and the fluid exit port, are connected is formed between the stacked plates.    USE - Fuel cell for mobile machine such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, domestic power supply and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of the sealing material provided at the end of the fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top views of the fuel cell.    Sealing material (40)    Fluid inlet port (52a)    Fluid exit (54a)    Plates (64,66)    Communication path (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell (10) which receives supply of reactive gas generated according to electrochemical reaction. A fuel-off gas flow path (32) circulates water content generated in the fuel cell and stores in a tank (37). A water quantity measurement unit (37a) measures the quantity of water content stored in the tank. A stimulation gas supply section (40,42) has gas flow path (41,43) which sprays stimulation gas on upstream of a protrusion formed in the inner wall of the fuel-off gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to electric power generation system of mobile objects such as motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, portable power generation fixation equipments for buildings e.g. residence.    ADVANTAGE - The water content generated in the fuel cell can be measured with improved precision and steady response.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel-off gas flow path (32)    Tank (37)    Water quantity measurement unit (37a)    Water discharge stimulation gas supply sections (40,42)    Water discharge stimulation gas flow paths (41,43)
NOVELTY - The housing (2) of the power module (100) is arranged between the coolers (1,4). A circuit unit including an insulated substrate and semiconductor element is arranged in an accommodation space (10) that is filled with sealing resin material (3) made of resin and filler.    USE - Power module for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation performance of the power module is improved as the power module is placed between the coolers. The highly durable and excellent heat dissipation power module is provided as the accommodation space is filled with resin material that is made of high heat dissipation raw material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the power module.    Coolers (1,4)    Housing (2)    Sealing resin material (3)    Accommodation space (10)    Power module (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has a contact unit (14) that is attached to the edge portion by the side of the terminal electrode of the electrolytic capacitor (20). The internal nut (13) has thread that is connected to thread of the external nut (11) so that a wedge unit (12) is arranged between the internal nut and the contact unit. The internal nut, wedge unit, external nut and contact unit are integrated, when the contact unit contacts the electrolytic capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor and the fixing components (1) are connected through the stud bolt (11a) provided in the external nut.    USE - Electrolytic capacitor attachment structure for electric power supply of hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Several electrolytic capacitors are attached with small area using the electrolytic capacitor attachment structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolytic capacitor attachment structure.    Fixing component (1)    External nut (11)    Stud bolt (11a)    Wedge unit (12)    Internal nut (13)    Contact unit (14)    Electrolytic capacitor (20)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (FC) voltage rise converter (12) increases the direct current (DC) voltage from a FC (11). A relay circuit (32) turns ON/OFF the electric power supply to a motor (16) from an output terminal of the converter, by connecting the output terminal and motor through an electric power feeding path.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle and moving object such as vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of fuel cell system is improved while reducing the fuel consumption, electric power loss and size of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    FC (11)    FC voltage rise converter (12)    Motor (16)    Relay circuit (32)
NOVELTY - A main step-up circuit raises output voltage of fuel cell (11), by performing switching operation with respect to main coil (L1) connected to high-electric-potential side terminal of fuel cell by a main switch (S1). A snubber capacitor (C2) is connected in parallel with respect to main switch, for adjusting the voltage applied to main switch based on operation of main step-up circuit. Electric charge electrically stored by snubber capacitor is removed, when operating the main step-up circuit through main switch, before performing predetermined switching operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in supply of electric power to drive motor of moving object such as vehicle, vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of switching loss can be easily prevented in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Snubber capacitor (C2)    Diodes (D1-D5)    Coils (L1-L3)    Switches (S1-S3)
NOVELTY - The structure has a seating place (35) provided with a screw nut (50) that is equipped with a connecting part (54). The connecting part is protruded to an upper part of an attachment unit (52) corresponding to an inner wall of a screw nut mounting unit (33). The screw nut mounting unit is equipped with a hanger lever that is provided to fix the screw nut in a bottom side. The connecting part and the attachment unit are provided with a polygon shaped transverse section.    USE - Screw nut installation structure for a box that is utilized for distributing a power source of a battery in a vehicle i.e. bus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables that the screw nut runs idle with the torque of the bolt is minimized, and prevents the tightening with a ring terminal connected by the bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a screw nut installation structure.    Screw nut mounting unit (33)    Seating place (35)    Screw nut (50)    Attachment unit (52)    Connecting part (54)
NOVELTY - The vacuum housing components are positioned to form a vacuum housing (2) and joined with a micro-reactor housing (4) such that an exhaust hole (2b) is formed in horizontal housing component. An air tight test process is performed by inspecting the presence or absence of a leakage in the vacuum housing except in the exhaust hole. A degassing process is performed by degasifying the vacuum housing mounted in a vacuum chamber (21). The exhaust hole is obstructed within the vacuum chamber and a vacuum sealing cavity is formed in the vacuum housing.    USE - Manufacturing method of micro-reactor for performing catalytic reaction such as reformation of methanol and oxidation removal of carbon monoxide during generation of hydrogen used for fuel cell used in motor vehicle and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of leakage in the vacuum housing can be detected and the exhaust hole can be obstructed within the vacuum chamber to form a vacuum sealing cavity so that the influence of heat from outside can be prevented reliably and micro-reactor for catalytic reaction can be manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing method of the micro-reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vacuum housing (2)    Exhaust hole (2b)    Micro-reactor housing (4)    Heat-emitting object (7)    Vacuum chamber (21)
NOVELTY - A power supply line (102) connects a fuse (14), an interior lamp (10) and a transistor (12) in series. A line (103) connects a lamp (20) and a switch (22) in series. A detection line (110) connects a microcomputer (13), the lamp and the switch. The microcomputer switches the transistor according to the state of the switch. The state of the switch is detected by the microcomputer according to the electric current that flows in the detection line. The connection of the line with the power supply line is interrupted by the fuse in the power supply line.    USE - Load-control circuit for controlling lighting of lamp mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current is prevented from flowing into the power supply line from the lamp in the line without increasing the number of components. The time and effort at the time of manufacturing the load-control circuit is reduced and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery over-discharge prevention method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the load-control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Interior lamp (10)    Transistor (12)    Microcomputer (13)    Fuse (14)    Lamp (20)    Switch (22)    Power supply line (102)    Line (103)    Detection line (110)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a measuring resistor that is electrically connected with a battery pole terminal (2) and provided as a flat part. An evaluation circuit i.e. printed circuit board, evaluates voltages at the measuring resistor. Two electrical contacts are arranged in a connection unit formed as a recess. A data connector in form of a plug is monolithically connected with a contact unit i.e. socket, that corresponds with the connection unit. The contact unit and the connection unit are plugged together for electrical contact of the data connector with the electrical contacts.    USE - Battery measuring terminal for use in a motor vehicle for preventing discharging of a battery under a minimum charging condition.    ADVANTAGE - The battery measuring terminal is utilized in a flexible manner. The contact unit and the connection unit are plugged together for electrical contact of the data connector with the electrical contacts, thus fulfilling different manufacturer requirements at different data connectors, and hence manufacturing the battery measuring terminal in an economical manner. The evaluation circuit is designed as the printed circuit board, thus mounting the evaluation circuit in the battery measuring terminal in a space saving manner. The printed circuit board is soldered on the measuring contacts using the reflow-soldering method, thus avoiding damage of components on the printed circuit board by heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The evaluation circuit is designed as the printed circuit board, which is soldered on measuring contacts using a reflow-soldering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery pole terminal with a connecting rod.    Battery pole terminal (2)    Terminal jaw (2a, 2b)    Connection rod (4)    Screwing device (6)    Isolation rod (10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a safety plate (2) i.e. stamping plate, with a safety fuse (10) for securing of current paths. Voltage-measuring outlets (14A, 14B) e.g. plate lugs, are provided at the safety fuse. The measuring outlets are connected with an evaluation unit for determining an electrical current flowing over the current paths. The outlets are connected with a board and form a structural unit with the safety plate. A temperature sensor is provided for detecting temperature of the safety plate and arranged on the board. The sensor is thermally connected with the safety plate.    USE - Safety arrangement for use as a multiple fuse device in a battery and a fuse box of a motor vehicle-electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - The measuring outlets are connected with the evaluation unit for determining the electrical current flowing over the current paths, thus ensuring simple current measurement in the motor vehicle-electrical system without using the additional element, housing or contacts. The outlets form the structural unit with the safety plate, thus simply assembling the safety arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a safety arrangement with safety elements formed as a safety fuse.    Safety plate (2)    Base area (4)    Fastening holes (8)    Safety fuse (10)    Housing (12)    Voltage-measuring outlets (14A, 14B)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a pump (3) for compressing a liquid working medium (A) e.g. ethanol, and a heat exchanger (4) for evaporating the medium by a heat transfer of a heat medium on the working medium. An expansion device (5) expands the working medium, and a condensation device (6) cools and/or condenses the working medium. The pump, heat exchanger, expansion device and condensation device are interconnected in a circuit. The condensation device has liquid-cooled and air-cooled coolers (6.1, 6.2) through which the working medium is successively flowed.    USE - Internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condensation device has the liquid-cooled and air-cooled coolers through which the working medium is successively flowed, thus improving transformation of the thermal energy into mechanical or electrical energy, and removing a large amount of heat by the condensation device such that an efficiency of the heat recovery device is improved. The arrangement of two coolers in the condensation device optimally uses the building space of the internal combustion engine, and ensures complete condensation and sufficient cooling of the working medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic connection diagram of an internal combustion engine with a heat recovery device.    Liquid working medium (A)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Pump (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Expansion device (5)    Condensation device (6)    Liquid-cooled cooler (6.1)    Air-cooled cooler (6.2)
NOVELTY - The system has a housing (1) comprising an insertion case (2) for a stack (3) and connected with the stack via fluid-bearing and current-bearing connections (7). The connections of the stack are provided with a valve. The housing has a lock for fastening the stack into the insertion case in a force-fit manner, where the lock is mechanically releasable. A clamp bracket is fastened to the housing and over-stretches the stack that is inserted into the insertion case. The lock is provided as a covering that seals the insertion case.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a power source for power supply of an electrical consumer.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid-bearing and current-bearing connections of the stack are provided with the valve, so that no fuel is escaped from supply lines of the connections of the stack during transport and change of the stack, thus reducing the danger of explosion by the spark connection connected with plug-in or unplug of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for changing a stack of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell system with a stack.    Housing (1)    Insertion case (2)    Stack (3)    Exterior surfaces (4, 5)    Fluid-bearing and current-bearing connections (7)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a housing channel arranged in a housing (4) and flow-throughable with a working medium (A) during operation so that heat transfer of the housing into the medium is realized. A turbine (5), a vehicle cooler (6) and a pump (3) of a heat recovery device, and the channel are interconnected to a cycle (K1), in which the medium is circulated. Heat transfer from a heat source e.g. cylinder head, attached with the engine to the medium and/or to another working medium is realized by using a heat exchanger (2) i.e. exhaust gas recycling cooler.    USE - Internal combustion engine for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the heat exchanger transfers heat from different heat sources into the working medium of the heat recovery device, thus feeding large amount of heat to the working mediums and providing less warmth, and hence improving efficiency of the engine. The utilization of the heat recovery device improves transformation from thermal energy into mechanical energy and/or electricity, and allows overheating of the working mediums by heat transfer from the heat source, thus improving efficiency of the heat recovery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine.    Working medium (A)    Cycle (k1)    Internal combustion engine (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Pump (3)    Housing (4)    Turbine (5)    Vehicle cooler (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves modifying a material supply of a fuel cell system (1), so that a transition of a condition of the fuel cell system is introduced to another condition of the fuel cell system. A potential difference is caused between different electrodes and is reduced, and the latter condition is achieved. A step reduction is performed by step balancing of unequal gas distribution by decreasing a portion of degradation- causative material. The step balancing is performed by step short-circuiting of different electrodes, to reduce the potential difference during the transitions.    USE - Method for reducing degradation of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system (claimed) during switch-on and switch off of the fuel cell system, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The step reduction is performed by step balancing of unequal gas distribution by decreasing a portion of degradation- causative material, where the step balancing is performed by step short-circuiting of different electrodes, to reduce the potential difference during the transitions, thus effectively reducing or preventing occurrence of harmful potential differences between the electrodes, and hence enabling the protection from degradation in a simple, reliable and easy manner, in order to increase durability of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a safety device for reduction of degradation of fuel cell system    (2) a fuel cell system comprising an electrical network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a section of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Electrical network (3)    Lines (4)    Safety device (10)
NOVELTY - The control system has an electronic control unit (ECU) controller (1) that is connected to a clutch motor. A brake switch (4) and a start switch (8), a rotation speed sensor (6) and a gear switching control unit (7) are connected to the respective ends of the ECU controller.    USE - Control system of drive assembly of small-sized electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic switching of gear can be performed reliably using gear switching control unit. Hence, the electric vehicle can be driven easily and the driving comfort of the user can be improved. The structure of the control system can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control unit controller (1)    Brake switch (4)    Rotation speed sensor (6)    Gear switching control unit (7)    Start switch (8)
NOVELTY - A sealing structure comprises bipolar plates (10) having surface(s) with a gas channel (11) and a main channel (31, 32); a gas guidance and reaction layer (20) having an enclosure frame (21), a membrane electrode assembly (22) and a gas diffusion layer (23); a gasket (40) provided with a permeable portion corresponding to the gas channel; and a concave surface (13) placed laterally on the bipolar plates corresponding to the gas guidance and reaction layer. The concave surface is positioned and mated with the gasket.    USE - Sealing structure for bipolar plate of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing structure can optimize the air-tightness effect of the gasket, and prolong its service life. With the mating of concave surface, the locating state of the gasket is more stable for improved applicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sealing structure.    Bipolar plates (10)    Gas channel (11)    Concave surface (13)    Gas guidance and reaction layer (20)    Enclosure frame (21)    Membrane electrode assembly (22)    Gas diffusion layer (23)    Main channel (31, 32)    Gasket (40)
NOVELTY - Dual powered vehicle comprises a modified conventional automobile where in a diesel engine being used to drive the aid vehicle, the modification being that an electric motor which is mounted in between the gear box and the differential gear system with a common transmission shaft so that the vehicle adopted to run either in diesel power or in electric power or both as the case may be a battery, which supplies a inverter being connected and controlled by a micro processor feed power to drive motor to propel the vehicle. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The management is performed by using a hung-rail rod of a lifter at the top of a car shed for a vehicle without a standard height. Two edges of a corresponding road are equipped with a hung-rail rod respectively. A wire rope pulling is used for the top of a hung-rail rod, where the top of the hung-rail rod is provided at an electric rail of a high vehicle. An arm extension is used for a suitable position of a half waist of the hung-rail rod on the electric rail of a low vehicle.    USE - Battery cell road management e.g. punched passage and electric driving management, for managing a vehicle e.g. electric rail and electric car, in an expressway and a low speed road around cities and villages by using a wind power generation and a hydraulic power generation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The road is prevented from experiencing the wind borne sand. The management uses a generating base for the thermal power generation in an area without winds, even when small number of vehicles is on the road. The management forms a transport system without environmental pollution, while realizing continuous wind power generation and hydraulic power generation. The management reduces the influence of a rise in price of fuel oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cell road management.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether charge state and voltage equalization are requested. The temperature of the battery (14) is determined when the equalization is requested. The battery is charged when battery temperature is below preset temperature. The equalization charging of the battery is interrupted when the battery power request is made to the fuel cell system (10).    USE - Method for providing state of charge (SOC) and voltage equalization of battery used in fuel cell system for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery is determined so that battery is charged and the equalization charging of the battery is interrupted. Hence the overcharging is performed reliably. Each cell in the battery is completely charged. The battery cell voltage and state of charge equalization are performed during normal operation of the vehicle. Hence the need of taking the vehicle to service station is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Battery (14)    Power inverter module (22)    Traction motor (24)
NOVELTY - The reactor (40) has a reactor body (41), a catalyst structure (47) and a stopper (48). A gas inlet (43) is provided for the inflow of the gases to the space part (42). The final product gas generated after the reaction is ejected through a gas outflow part (44) to the outer side of the reactor.    USE - Reactor for fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has a reactor body, a catalyst structure and a stopper, where a gas inlet is provided for the inflow of the gases to the space part, and hence ensures to improve the catalyst performance and reaction speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a reactor.    Reactor (40)    Reactor body (41)    Space part (42)    Gas inlet (43)    Gas outflow part (44)    Catalyst structure (47)    Stopper (48)
NOVELTY - The power supply device comprises a load control switching element (50), which controls the voltage applied from battery to the vehicle. A control unit (60) is provided, which outputs a control signal corresponding to the switching element for a switching control. An ignition key signal voltage input unit (10) is provided for inputting the ignition key signal voltage. The switching element for the switching control controls the switching operation of the load control switching element.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ignition key signal voltage input unit is provided for inputting the ignition key signal voltage, and the switching element for the switching control controls the switching operation of the load control switching element, and thus enables a stable power supply and also prevents a load error.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling a power supply device of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ignition key signal voltage input unit (10)    Hysteresis circuit part (30)    Load control switching element (50)    Control unit (60)    Current sensor (70)
NOVELTY - Catalyst coated gas diffusion media layer (16) is formed. Wet proton exchange membrane layer (18) is deposited on catalyst coated gas diffusion media layer (12).    USE - Formation of proton exchange membrane used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell such as hydrogen fuel cell used in vehicles and electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides proton exchange membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for product which comprises gas diffusion media layer (A) and catalyst layer (A) overlying gas diffusion media layer (A), gas diffusion media layer (B) and catalyst layer (B) overlying gas diffusion media layer (B), proton exchange membrane layer overlying catalyst layer (A) or catalyst layer (B), and subgasket interposed between the first catalyst layer (A) and catalyst layer (B) and portion of proton exchange membrane layer overlies subgasket and a portion of proton exchange membrane layer underlies subgasket. The catalyst layer (A and B) comprises platinum or platinum alloy. The product further comprises microporous layer. The microporous layer contains binder and particles. The particles comprise graphitic carbon particles, graphitized carbon particles, or conductive carbon particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (10)    Gas diffusion layers (12,24)    Microporous layer (14)    Catalyst coated gas diffusion media layer (16)    Proton exchange membrane layer (18)
NOVELTY - The barrier film (200) has polymeric membrane that is provided with several support features (204). The support features militate against the deflection of polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane comprises several membrane layers.    USE - Barrier film for fuel cell of fuel cell stack (both claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the barrier film is improved, so that the degradation of fuel cell can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cells (2')    Plates (6',8')    Inlet port (20')    Barrier film (200)    Support features (204)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a hydrogen composition containing hydrogen and an odorant, where the odorant is a selenium compound and have a vapor pressure of greater than 0.5 psi and a smell detectable at less than 1 ppm by a human nose.    USE - As fuel cell e.g. vehicle fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The odorant improves the safety of hydrogen fuel; minimizes catalyst poisoning; have a vapor pressure of greater than 0.5 psi, a smell detectable at less than 1 ppm by a human nose, a minimum olfactory power of 7.0, a minimum vapor pressure of 0.5 psi at standard temperature and pressure, a minimum diffusivity of 0.01147 cm2/s, and a maximum molecular weight of 200 g/mol, and is in a vapor phase at a pressure of greater than ambient pressure. The odorant detects hydrogen gas leak from a container, and is not harmful to humans. The odorized hydrogen increases the safety of handling hydrogen; enhances the safety of compressed hydrogen cylinders, given a slow or pinhole leak scenario; and improves safety at filling stations.
NOVELTY - An electrode (30) contains active material layer (35) having electrode active material as a main component and held by metal power collector (32). The surface of power collector is provided with barrier layer (33) containing non water-soluble polymeric material (334) and conductive material (332). An interconnecting layer (34) containing polymeric material (344) and conductive material (342) and having conductivity higher than barrier layer, is provided between polymeric material and conductive material.    USE - Electrode such as positive electrode is used for lithium ion battery used as power supply for vehicles (both claimed) such as motor vehicles, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery containing electrode has high output stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of electrode.    Electrode (30)    Power collector (32)    Barrier layer (33)    Interconnecting layer (34)    Active material layer (35)    Conductive material (332,342)    Polymeric material (334,344)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has a pn junction semiconductor coating layer (5) comprising the n-type semiconductor coating layer (3) that is formed on surface of a positive electrode active material (2). The p-type semiconductor coating layer (4) is formed on the surface of the n-type semiconductor coating layer.    USE - Semiconductor coated positive electrode active material structure for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply in e.g. personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the n-type semiconductor coating layer of the pn junction semiconductor coating layer is formed on surface of positive electrode active material, the deterioration of the positive electrode active material by the electrolytic solution is prevented so that the cycling characteristics of lithium secondary battery is improved. The electron from the positive electrode active material is moved reliably to the electrolytic solution through the pn junction semiconductor coating layer so that the output characteristic of the lithium secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor coated positive electrode active material structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of semiconductor coated positive electrode active material structure.    Semiconductor coated positive electrode active material structure (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    N-type semiconductor coating layer (3)    P-type semiconductor coating layer (4)    PN junction semiconductor coating layer (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell device assembly has a frame having support surface, an electrolyte sheet (140) comprising electrochemically active and inactive regions, and seal material having serpentine geometry. The inactive region has a seal region (142). The seal material is interposed between portion(s) of frame support surface and portion(s) of seal region.    USE - Fuel cell device assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device assembly has improved thermal mechanical integrity and robustness. The stress and fractures generated during operation of fuel cell device are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrochemical device assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell device assembly.    Ceramic electrolyte sheet (140)    Seal region (142)    Electrodes (150)
NOVELTY - Releasing stored hydrogen involves providing a material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerenes; and irradiating the material in oxygen free environment with electromagnetic radiation of sufficient intensity to dehydrogenate the material.    USE - For releasing stored hydrogen from hydrogen fixed fullerenes (claimed), for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method releases hydrogen rapidly upon irradiation. The hydrogen depleted hydrogen fixed fullerene can be re-hydrogenated and reused.
NOVELTY - The separators (10a,10b) of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (20) are coated with resin. An adhesive agent (40) is coated to the gasket die surface of the separator (10a) with which a gasket (50) is molded.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent coated to the gasket die surface functions as a protection coat which covers the defective portions of the separators coated with resin, thus the adhesive agent can be utilized efficiently for suppressing the corrosion of the separators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of a battery cell of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (10a,10b)    MEA (20)    Adhesive agent (40)    Gasket (50)    Battery cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a hydrogen tank to supply hydrogen to an anode of a fuel cell stack. A compressor supplies air to cathode of fuel cell stack. A dilution device dilutes the anode-off gas with air, and cathode-off gas respectively discharged from anode and cathode, and comprises an ion exchange resin.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption of the ion exchange resin is prevented and the discharge of the cation and anion in the anode-off gas to outside is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the processes involved in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises positive electrode and negative electrode provided through proton conductor, and electron removed from fuel using enzyme and coenzyme. The enzyme(s) and coenzyme(s) are enclosed within liposome.    USE - Fuel cell is used in electronic device, and enzyme and coenzyme are used in biosensor, bioreactor, energy conversion element (bio-fuel cell) and enzyme-reaction utilization apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), robot, personal computer, desk-top computer, game machine, camcorder, vehicle equipment, domestic electrical appliances, rocket, spacecraft, machine tool, electric power generation system, co-generation system , air craft and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by using the enzyme and coenzyme in the fuel cell. The electron is efficiently removed from fuel. The enzyme and coenzyme are immobilized easily on the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel cell;    (2) electronic device, which has fuel cell(s);    (3) enzyme fixed electrode, which is fixed to liposome enclosed with enzyme and coenzyme;    (4) biosensor, which has liposome enclosed with enzyme and coenzyme;    (5) bioreactor, which has liposome enclosed with enzyme and coenzyme;    (6) energy conversion element, which has liposome enclosed with enzyme and coenzyme; and    (7) enzyme-reaction utilization apparatus, which has liposome enclosed with enzyme and coenzyme.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided with a negative electrode and a positive electrode which may occlude and discharge a metal ion. The negative electrode has a negative electrode active material containing atom chosen from silicon atom, tin atom and lead atom. The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains a compound having cyano group of 2-4 in structural formula.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for notebook personal computer, including but are not limited to pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable printer, headphones stereo, liquid crystal television, motor vehicle, game machine device and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having excellent cyclic characteristics and high temperature storing characteristics.
NOVELTY - Motor vehicle comprises hydrogen-producing apparatus (63) which produces hydrogen (23) by reacting a composition for producing hydrogen and water (2) and motor (100) driven by electricity from a fuel cell (61) by reacting the hydrogen and supplied oxygen and/or internal combustion engine which uses hydrogen as fuel.    USE - A motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Does not emit carbon dioxide thus environment friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language texts).    Water (2)    Hydrogen (23)    Fuel cell (61)    Hydrogen-producing apparatus (63)    Motor (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a high voltage battery (1) i.e. nickel cadmium battery, supplying electric power to a motor (22), which drives a vehicle. A contact (2a) is connected to an output side of the high voltage battery. A relay (2) is controlled by electricity-supply of an exciting coil (2b), where the relay connects the exciting coil to the high voltage battery. The relay switches the contact to ON-OFF state. A control circuit (4) is equipped with a switching element (7), and a power source line (11) of the control circuit is connected to the battery.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The relay switches the contact to ON-OFF state, so that the contact of the relay does not carry out momentary power interruption of the device even when the voltage of the battery is fluctuated, thus reliably preventing degradation of the contact by the momentary power interruption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High voltage battery (1)    Relay (2)    Contact (2a)    Exciting coil (2b)    Control circuit (4)    Switching element (7)    Power source line (11)    Motor (22)
NOVELTY - An acidic-gas absorption removal agent is a composition obtained by molding a cured material (10) immersed in an aqueous solution (11) of hydroxide or carbonate of sodium or potassium. The cured material is obtained by mixing reduced amount of cellulose ether (9) with calcium sulfate (6), calcium hydroxide (7) and activated carbon (8). One portion of hydrogen atom of hydroxyl group contained in cellulose ether is substituted by 1-3C alkyl, hydroxyl or carboxyl.    USE - Acidic-gas absorption removal agent is used for absorption removal of nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide contained in automobile tunnel waste gas and carriage way roadside atmosphere, and in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The agent enables effective removal of acidic gas, such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide, and is regenerated by a filtering method. The agent has excellent moldability and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) regeneration method, which involves carrying out water-washing of removal agent after prolonged use, and recovering activity of absorption removal agent;    (2) acidic-gas absorption processing apparatus, which has a gas flow path, through which gas containing nitrogen dioxide or sulfur dioxide is passed and acidic gas absorption removal agent is contacted at -20 to 120 degrees C to enable removal of acidic gas; and    (3) fuel cell system, which has an air electrode at one surface of an ion conductive electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of acidic-gas absorption removal agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Calcium sulfate (6)    Calcium hydroxide (7)    Activated carbon (8)    Cellulose ether (9)    Cured material (10)    Aqueous solution (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a single chip computer provided with a time processor unit (TPU) module, where the single chip computer is selected among an MC68HC series, MC68K series and an MPC5xx series. A controller area network (CAN) interface of the single chip computer is connected to a CAN. A port of the TPU module is connected to a real-time clock chip. Another port of the TPU module is connected to an SN74LVC2T45 level conversion chip that is connected to a memory card e.g. secure Digital (SD) card(RTM: stamp-sized flash memory card).    USE - Data support system for a fuel battery city bus.    ADVANTAGE - The system can record large quantity of data, and has strong compatibility. The system avoids influencing the main control task of the fuel battery without utilizing the extra control unit and data transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a data support system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a cylindrical winding core (7) whose end part is extended with a lug (4). The lug is electrically connected with a conductive layer, where the conductive layer is electrically connected with a cover board (1). An insulating layer is in contact with a winding core end part, where a disk-shaped lug educed device is placed on the winding core end part. A spacer (3) is pressed on the conductive layer of the lug educed device by a nut (2). The cover board is provided with a terminal (104). A bolt connecting piece is electrically connected with the terminal on the cover board.    USE - Column battery for multi-lug and large-volume hybrid electric vehicle and large-scale energy storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures firm fixation of the winding core, has simple assembly technique and reduced internal resistance, and is suitable for flow production. The battery can weld the lug on the lug educed device, and mechanical contact pressing of the spacer can ensure reliable connection of the lug of a battery cell and a terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a column battery in partial section.    Cover board (1)    Nut (2)    Spacer (3)    Lug (4)    Cylindrical winding core (7)    Terminal (104)
NOVELTY - The plate has an adsorption zone hole and a desorption zone hole, where areas of the adsorption zone hole and the desorption zone hole are not equal. Ratio between the area of the desorption zone hole and the area of the adsorption zone hole is 0.166 - 6 and not equal to 1.    USE - Humid enthalpy conversion device's fixed end plate for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate improves a humidifying effect of a humid enthalpy conversion device and optimizes an internal structure. The plate is simple in structure, convenient to maintain and easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a humid enthalpy conversion device's fixed end plate.
NOVELTY - The rack has left and right supporting rods fixedly connected with a framework type body. A slide way slot matched with a slide way of a battery box is installed at a lower surface of an axial bracket of the framework type body. A battery seat with a plug is fixedly connected with a front end of the framework type body. A battery adapter box is fixed in the framework type body and connected with the plug of the battery seat through an electric wire.    USE - Battery splicing type bicycle rear clothes rack.    ADVANTAGE - The rack efficiently utilizes the idle space between the rear wheel fender and the rear part, so as to decrease the volume of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery splicing type bicycle rear clothes rack.
NOVELTY - The truck has a truck body having a mutually connected truck head and a truck table. A solar panel is equipped on a top surface of the truck head for converting solar energy into electric energy, where the solar panel is used as a shading plate for preventing from irradiating sunshine to the top surface directly. An electrical-power storing device is connected to the solar panel for storing the converted electric energy. An electrical-power managing unit is connected to the electrical-power storing device for distributing electrical energy of the electrical power storing device.    USE - Truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck can be operated by using solar energy in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a truck.
NOVELTY - The system has a one-way valve (22), an injection pipeline manual valve (23) and an injection adaptor (24) connected with a side of a primary pipeline between a distributor electromagnetic valve (13) and a distributor manual valve (14). A cylinder valve (9) of a high-pressure cylinder (1) is integrated with a cylinder valve pressure sensor (6), a cylinder valve temperature sensor (8) and a cylinder valve relief valve (7). A tail block (4) of the cylinder is integrated with a tail block pressure sensor (3), a tail block temperature sensor (2) and a tail block relief valve (5).    USE - Steady-state hydrogen consumption detection system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high measurement precision. The injection pipeline can be arranged to enable the gas to be directly injected into the high-pressure gas cylinder. The system ensures the steady-state hydrogen consumption detection, in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a steady-state hydrogen consumption detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a steady-state hydrogen consumption detection system.    High-pressure cylinder (1)    Tail block temperature sensor (2)    Tail block pressure sensor (3)    Tail block (4)    Tail block relief valve (5)    Cylinder valve pressure sensor (6)    Cylinder valve relief valve (7)    Cylinder valve temperature sensor (8)    Cylinder valve (9)    Distributor electromagnetic valve (13)    Distributor manual valve (14)    One-way valve (22)    Injection pipeline manual valve (23)    Injection adaptor (24)
NOVELTY - This invention provides the cathode material of high-output lithium secondary battery, which is suitable to be used as an electric power sources for portable machine, or power sources for hybrid or electric vehicles. The cathode material has a faster doping and de-doping speed than that of lithium ions and better charging and discharging cycle characteristics. It is characterized in that: the cathode material consists of micro carbon particles, of which the arithmetic average first particle diameter (dn) is 150-1000 nm measured by electric microscope, the volatility (Vm) is lower than 5.0%, the ratio of Stokes diameter Dst to the radius Delta Dst ( Delta Dst/Dst) is 0.4-1.0 measured by direct centrifugal flotation (DCF),the gap of lattice surface of crystal (d002) is shorter than 0.370 nm measured by X-ray diffraction method.
NOVELTY - A carrier fuel comprises carrier elements and hydrides including boron (B) and diborane, sodium borohydride or lithium borohydride, carbon, iodine (I) and hydrogen iodide, phosphorus (P) and phosphine, sulfur (S) and hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen disulfide, arsenic (As) and hydrides of arsenic, or silicon (Si) and silane. The energy is transferred and carried by applying nuclear fission heat on discharged or oxygenated chemicals of carrier fuels after generating electricity through chemical combustion at medium and low temperatures with helium gas at 750 degrees C and/or solar heat energy at 1250 degrees C.    USE - A carrier fuel used for carrier nuclear power including carbon hydride, sulfur hydride, boron hydride, phosphorus hydride, iodine hydride, silicon hydride or arsenic hydride carrier nuclear power for generating hydrogen (H2) in fuel cell to generate electricity or vehicle power equipment having H2, S, B, P, Si, I or As fuel cell for driving a car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carrier fuel utilizes hydrides having chemical bond energy of 103 kg-calorie lower than bond energy of H2 and low heat of formation, thus easily producing high energy fuel H2 at low energy consumption, and achieving fuel cell maximum thermal transition efficiency in power generation of 84% being higher compared to that of pressurized water reactor nuclear station having maximum thermal transition efficiency of 28%.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt, organic solvent, and solvent having fluoro group and siloxane compound (1).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for cellular phone, camcorder, notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides lithium secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics and high temperature storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt, organic solvent, and solvent having fluoro group and siloxane compound of formula: R1-Si (R2)(R3)-(O-Si(R4)(R5))m-R6.    m=1-3;and    R1-R6=1-4C hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - The micro pump (10) has a stator (16) comprising set of coils (48) coupled with set of magnets (38) formed in a rotor (14), so that liquid is conveyed from inflow port (30) to a discharge port (32), when the magnetic field is generated by the set of coils and magnets rotated by an impeller (40). The magnet is arranged between blades (44) formed in outer peripheral of impeller, and shaft (42). An O-shaped leakage prevention structure (26) is formed between a cover (18) and bottom element (20).    USE - Flat-type micro pump for transporting fluid such as blood circulated in heart, coolant in exothermic system and fuel in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the micro pump is reduced and pressure and exothermic effect in the discharge port are increased by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the micro pump.    Micro pump (10)    Rotor (14)    Stator (16)    Cover (18)    Bottom element (20)    O-shaped leakage prevention structure (26)    Inflow port (30)    Discharge port (32)    Magnets (38)    Impeller (40)    Shaft (42)    Blades (44)    Coils (48)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (20) has a cathode fuel inlet-port (21a) and a cathode fuel outlet port (21b), which is installed in an interior space (11) of a case (10). A fan (40) sucks the air surrounded in the inside portion of the cell stack. The heat energy generated in the inside of the fuel cell stack is radiated to the interior space through the outlet port. The portion of the heat energy accommodated in the interior space is transferred through an air hole (161) of an air apparatus (16).    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus provided with the heat retention structure, can be effectively operated in suitable environmental temperature and the effective electric power generation can be carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Case (10)    Interior space (11)    Air apparatus (16)    Separation apparatus (17)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Cathode fuel inlet port (21a)    Cathode fuel outlet port (21b)    Fan (40)    Air hole (161)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (20) has positive electrode plate (1) and negative electrode plate (3). The positive electrode plate contains positive electrode active material including lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The negative electrode plate contains negative electrode active material in which lithium can be doped and dedoped by charging and discharging. The surface of positive electrode active material is fixed with electroconductive substance by mechanochemical process.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacitance and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The positive electrode plate contains positive electrode active material including lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The negative electrode plate contains negative electrode active material in which lithium can be doped and dedoped by charging and discharging. The surface of positive electrode active material is fixed with electroconductive substance by mechanochemical process. The electroconductive substance is carbon substance(s) chosen from isotropic graphite, anisotropic graphite and acetylene black.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cylindrical shape lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode plate (1)    Anode mix layer (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Cathode mix layer (4)    Lithium secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling torque provided by an electric motor (CMoteur) based on speed (V) of an electric traction vehicle. The torque is restricted in a functioning area of the motor in a torque-speed map such that the torque is either limited by a predefined starting torque (CDemarrage), if the vehicle speed is below a predefined minimum speed (Vmin) or by a predefined minimum torque (CminV) and a predefined maximum torque (CmaxV), if the vehicle speed is above the predefined minimum speed.    USE - Method for controlling an electric motor of an electric traction vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to urban electric vehicle, hydrogen vehicle, hybrid vehicle, goods distribution vehicle, battery driven electrical vehicle, electric bicycle and tramcar.    ADVANTAGE - The torque is restricted in a functioning area of the motor in a torque-speed map such that the torque is either limited by a predefined starting torque, if the vehicle speed is below a predefined minimum speed or by a predefined minimum torque and a predefined maximum torque, if the vehicle speed is above the predefined minimum speed, thus improving the efficiency of the motor and autonomy of the vehicle, in the functioning area at low speed and at strong torque during blocking situation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric traction vehicle comprising a device for controlling an electric motor of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cartograph illustrating a functioning area of an electric motor in torque-speed map.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Starting torque (CDemarrage)    Predefined maximum torque (CmaxV)    Predefined minimum torque (CminV)    Electric motor (CMoteur)    Vehicle speed (V)    Predefined minimum speed (Vmin)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging zigzag-shaped guide plates (13a-13j) along a horizontal direction. A continuous structure (3) is arranged along row direction between upper and lower stages of guide plates. The positive and negative electrode plates (4,5) arranged in turns, are inserted into trough grooves of continuous structure. The zigzag fold of continuous structure is carried out by making guide plate intersect the orthogonal direction among rows. The guide plate is extracted from groove and continuous structure is pressed and made flat after a preset time.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode group of square battery such as lithium ion secondary cell used for vehicle and electric equipment. Can also be used in lithium ion battery and primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The tact-time can be shortened significantly by forming the trough grooves of continuous structure simultaneously. The electrode plates can be enlarged, and can be set as an electrode group with large capacitance by forming a trough groove. The electrode plates can be installed simply with respect to separator and separator can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of square battery electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, side and top views of the production apparatus.    Continuous structure (3)    Positive and negative electrode plates (4,5)    Guide plates (13a-13j)    Stopper (17)    Connection frame (26)
NOVELTY - The producing method involves aligning first electrode (106), second electrode (108) and separator (112) that interposes between the first electrode and the second electrode. A mismatched or misaligned portion of first electrode is identified. The mismatched or misaligned portion of first electrode is altered.    USE - Producing method of electrical energy storage device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to non-rechargeable battery cells, rechargeable battery cells, fuel cells and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved energy storage device that prevents increase in capacitor self-discharge due to electrode misalignment, mismatch of unpaired electrodes by being able to alter the mismatched or misaligned portion of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode assembly of a stacked energy storage device.    Electrode assembly (100)    First electrode (106)    Second electrode (108)    Electrode pair (110)    Separator (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a controller (36) that controls a compressor (30) and an anode exhaust gas recirculation pump (16) when response for increased output power from fuel cell stack (12) is received. The amount of power output from fuel cell stack is limited by the controller based on the rate at which the recirculated anode exhaust gas is supplied to anode input by anode recirculation line (14) for the increased power demand so as to maintain the ratio of fresh hydrogen provided by source (18) with respect to recirculated anode exhaust gas as constant.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The desired humidity level of fuel cell membranes at the stack is maintained according to combination of fresh hydrogen and anode exhaust gas so that a high anode gas throughput is assured to avoid local hydrogen starvation effect. The durability and performance of fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling output power from fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Anode recirculation line (14)    Anode exhaust gas recirculation pump (16)    Hydrogen source (18)    Compressor (30)    Controller (36)
NOVELTY - The harvester is made of rhombohedral structured relaxor ferroelectric monocrystal and a piezoelectric single crystal (301) made of lead titanate, lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate or lead zinc niobate-lead titanate.    USE - Cantilever structured piezoelectricity energy harvester for converting vibration of a vacuum pump, an instrument motor and an automobile engine into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The harvester is manufactured by utilizing the rhombohedral structured relaxor ferroelectric monocrystal, which increases energy generation efficiency and reduces size of a piezoelectricity generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cantilever structured piezoelectricity energy harvester.    Piezoelectric single crystal (301)    Soft substrate (302)    Fixing screw (303)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery comprises a positive electrode (1) which exists as lead dioxide in the charged condition, a negative electrode (2) comprising at least one of an alloy, an alkaline electrolyte (4), and electrical leads attached to the electrodes.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lead-zinc battery is used in vehicles including automobiles powered by new hybrid motors, cell phones, and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is efficient and economical, and has increased capacitance and minimized internal resistance. During recharging of the cell, the reactions are reversed. Thus, lead oxide is oxidized to lead dioxide and zinc oxide is reduced to zinc metal. The discharge-recharge cycle can be repeated endlessly, thus fulfilling the function of a storage battery. The corrosion of positive electrode is minimized due to the presence of carbonates and borates which control the alkalinity of electrolyte. The electrolyte has excellent electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rechargeable battery comprises a positive electrode which exists as lead dioxide in the charged condition, a negative electrode comprising at least one of an alloy, an alkaline electrolyte, and electrical leads attached to the electrodes. The alloy is a metal hydride consisting of a lanthanum-nickel blend or titanium-zirconium blend. The alkaline electrolyte is an aqueous solution comprising the hydroxide of an alkali metal chosen from lithium, sodium, potassium and cesium, or an aqueous solution of tetramethylammonium hydroxide. The alkaline electrolyte is an aqueous solution comprising carbonates, borates, silicates, phosphates and/or sulfates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode whose external terminal is inserted into a retainer consisting of a cap assembly (50). A sealant seals an opening and a case (10). A collector part (34) is welded with a current collector, and a lower part welding unit (36) is welded with a lower part of the assembly. A square closed pack part (38) connects the collector part and the welding unit. A current collection lead part of a current collection lead (30) is welded with the pack part, and bent in different directions. The current collection lead part is formed with a folded collector part.    USE - Cylindrical storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen electric cell, nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion battery, for use in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electric tool and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces resistance in the welding area through the lower part welding unit of the current collection lead according to the conducting distance reduction. The battery increases the welding area of the current collection lead collector part and the cap assembly lower part. The reliability of the battery is improved. The battery prevents external shock in the welding places, improves welding process of the lower part welding unit of the collector part of the current collection lead, and conveniently facilitates assembling process of the current collector, cap assembly lower part and current collection lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cylindrical storage battery having current collection lead.    Battery case (10)    Current collection lead (30)    Collector part (34)    Lower part welding unit (36)    Square closed pack part (38)    Vent hole (40)    Cap assembly (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller (40) for controlling a charging/discharging converter (30) to a charge mode in a lightly loaded condition and for controlling the charging/discharging converter to a discharge mode in a heavy condition. Voltage of a battery (10) is charged to a level higher than voltage of a generator (20) in the charge mode. A battery switching element charges voltage of a battery controller in the discharge mode and authorizes voltage of capacitors (C1-C4). A generator switching element outputs voltage of a generator controller in the charge mode.    USE - Automotive electric power supply apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus performs the charge mode for light-load and discharge mode for heavy load, so that the charge and discharge character of the battery can be improved. The apparatus improves fuel ratio of the vehicle by efficiently managing the charging and discharging of the battery after starting the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an automotive electric power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Switching elements (Q1-Q6)    Battery (10)    Generator (20)    Charging/discharging converter (30)    Controller (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a body (10) installed at a battery. A bus bar (30) is installed at the body, and makes a power source of the battery to be distributed. A bond terminal (50) is connected with the bus bar, and a connecting member (70) joins the bond terminal to a battery terminal of the battery. A guide groove (13) is formed in a side of the body. A bus hole (31) is formed in the bus bar, and an inserting hole (35) is formed in a side of the bus bar. A terminal protrusion (53) is formed in a side of a terminal hole (51).    USE - Battery terminal structure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the terminal is simple, and facilitates attach of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a battery terminal structure.    Body (10)    Guide groove (13)    Bus bar (30)    Bus hole (31)    Inserting hole (35)    Bond terminal (50)    Terminal hole (51)    Terminal protrusion (53)    Connecting member (70)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (10) has a seat portion (11) attached to a body of a vehicle e.g. straddle-type vehicle such as motorcycle. A fixing portion (16) secures stackable power sources e.g. battery assemblies (20). The fixing portion comprises two engaging projections (14a, 14b) to project from the seat portion toward the power sources. One of the sources comprises an engaging opening (24a) formed at one end portion of the source for allowing insertion of one of the projections, and another engaging opening (24b) formed at other end portion for allowing insertion of the other projection.    USE - Power source supporting mechanism for use in a power source system for a vehicle e.g. straddle-type vehicle such as motorcycle (all claimed) for racing. Can also be used for a moped and a scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing portion secures the stackable power sources, such that the number of power sources held by the fixing portion is adjusted to meet the required power capacity of the motorcycle. The power source supporting mechanism is provided within available space on or in the motorcycle body, so that the power source supporting mechanism is easily adjusted for various kinds of motorcycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motorcycle comprising an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a power source supporting mechanism mounted on a motorcycle.    Power source supporting mechanism (10)    Seat portion (11)    Engaging projections (14a, 14b)    Fixing portion (16)    Battery assemblies (20)    Engaging openings (24a, 24b)
NOVELTY - The control method involves determining if connection period of lower arm device (82u-82w) is non-zero or zero in previous switching cycle. If connection period is non-zero, first dead time is prohibited from decreasing, and if connection period is zero, the first dead time is allowed to decrease. The first dead time serves as the dead time provided after the connection period of lower arm device in previous switching cycle but before the connection period of the upper arm device (81u-81w) in the current switching cycle.    USE - Control method for direct current (DC)/DC converter apparatus e.g. voltage control unit (VCU) of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Controls DC/DC converter that can adjust the dead time provided between the connection periods of the upper and lower arm devices so that generation of short circuit between the upper and lower arm devices can be prevented reliably. Achieves smooth control in the connection period of the upper arm device by allowing upper arm device connection period to increase with the decrease in dead time provided before its connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Converter controller (54)    Calculating unit (55)    Permission judging unit (74)    Upper arm devices (81u-81w)    Lower arm devices (82u-82w)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has thermal sensor (32) to generate signal indicative of the temperature of a compressor (12). A control system (36) receives signal from the thermal sensor and changes the operation of compressor to minimize the amount of heat generated by the compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since operation of compressor is changed according to the signal from the sensor, the fuel cell system is operated at desired thermal operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Compressor (12)    Humidifier (24)    Thermal sensor (32)    Control system (36)
NOVELTY - The UEA (200) has electrolyte membrane (204) formed between pair of electrodes (206,208) arranged between pair of porous diffusion media (DM) layers (214,216) at active region of fuel cell. A barrier layer (202) made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and polyimide polymer is coupled to the electrolyte membrane. The barrier layer is formed at feed region of fuel cell.    USE - Unitized-electrode-assembly (UEA) for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte membrane is formed between pair of electrodes at active region without covering feed region of UEA, the electrolyte membrane dimensions are optimized so that robustness and reliability of fuel cell is increased without increasing fuel cell complexity and manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack comprising several fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of UEA for fuel cell.    UEA (200)    Barrier layer (202)    Electrolyte membrane (204)    Electrodes (206,208)    Porous DM layers (214,216)
NOVELTY - The cell module (100) has a cell group (110) which is provided with several cells that are connected to each other. A bus bar plate (120) in a bus bar is connected between the cells. A metal or resin made end cover (130) is fixed to the module and covers the bus bar plate.    USE - Cell module for power source device of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The end cover covers the bus bar plate that is connected between the cells, hence the required number of units for the cell module is reduced and thus the manufacturing cost is reduced. The strength and heat resistance property of the sealing element is reduced and the size of the gas reservoir space is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cell module.    Cell module (100)    Cell group (110)    Bus bar plate (120)    End cover (130)    Gas discharge tube (140)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises a current collector and active material layer disposed on the current collector, where the active material layer comprises an active material composition and structural network containing carbon nanotubes and binder; or a current collector, conductive structural network disposed on the current collector and active material composition disposed on the structural network.    USE - As composition for coating an electrode and as electrode for lithium battery (claimed) such as primary lithium battery, secondary lithium battery, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structural network acts as a supporting framework for the active material layer, and reduces volume changes of the active material layer, during charging and discharging operations. The electric potential of the active material layer can be uniformly maintained, and cracking of the active material layer can be prevented, during charging and discharging operations, without using excessive amounts of conductive and binder materials. The electrode enhances cycle-life characteristics of a battery. The carbon nanotubes can be physically connected to each other more securely, by the binder, thus increases the strength and durability of the structural network.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing an electrode involving coating a current collector with a dispersion (s1) comprising carbon nanotubes and a binder; and printing an electrode ink on the coated current collector; and    (2) a composition (C1) for coating an electrode, comprising a solvent; carbon nanotubes; and 5-1000 parts by weight (pbw) of a binder, per 100 pbw of the carbon nanotubes.
NOVELTY - The flow volume regulator (100) provided in a high pressure gas container (200) has a gas flow path (10) for discharging a high pressure hydrogen gas. Another flow path (40) fills the high pressure gas container with the hydrogen gas. The couplings (30,60) with orifices (32,62) having different opening areas are provided in the gas flow paths and are detachedly attached to the high pressure gas container.    USE - Flow volume regulator for use in high pressure gas container (claimed) storing hydrogen gas for fuel cell in electric vehicle. Can also be used in storage of other high pressure gas used in various systems.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of the hydrogen gas discharged from the high pressure gas container can be easily changed only by replacing the couplings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high pressure gas container with flow volume regulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas flow paths (10,40)    Couplings (30,60)    Orifices (32,62)    Flow volume regulator (100)    High pressure gas container (200)
NOVELTY - The neutron source (31) and neutron detector (32) are provided so that bundle arrangement unit is introduced into water (20). The bundle (10) of to-be-examined fuel rods (11) and reference bundle that store uranium with enrichment higher and lesser than preset enrichment are respectively arranged in arrangement unit to measure respective neutron coefficient rates. The neutron coefficient rates are compared with neutron multiplication factor when bundle (10) is arranged in arrangement unit based on measured neutron coefficient rates.    USE - Method of inspecting fuel rod of nuclear reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The neutron multiplication characteristic of the fuel rod which raised the enrichment of the uranium 235 rather than the predetermined enrichment can confirm that the enrichment of the uranium 235 is not larger than the fuel rod below a predetermined enrichment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel rod inspection apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the inspection system.    To-be-examined bundle (10)    To-be-examined fuel rods (11)    Water (20)    Neutron source (31)    Neutron detector (32)
NOVELTY - A graphite particle powder having a volume reference median diameter of 5-30 mu m and an average lattice space (d(002)) of 0.3360 nm or less, and pitch having a softening point of 70-250 degrees C are heat-mixed to produce graphite particle powder having a surface coating layer containing pitch. Copper particles are fixed to the coating layer of the powder. The graphite particle powder is then bake-carbonized at 800-2150 degrees C in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, to obtain a composite-carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of composite-carbon material used for negative-electrode materials of lithium ion secondary cells. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, hybrid cars, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of composite-carbon materials which provide negative-electrode materials which form lithium ion secondary cells having high capacitance, high energy density, high initial-stage efficiency, excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics, and low resistance. The composite-carbon material has excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A graphite particle powder having a volume reference median diameter of 5-30 mu m and an average lattice space (d(002)) of 0.3360 nm or less, and pitch having a softening point of 70-250 degrees C are heat-mixed to produce graphite particle powder having a surface coating layer containing pitch. Copper particles (1-240 weight part by conversion of copper atom with respect to 100 weight parts of powder) having a diameter of 0.01-1.5 mu m are fixed to the coating layer of the powder. The graphite particle powder is then bake-carbonized at 800-2150 degrees C in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, to obtain a composite-carbon material.
NOVELTY - A separator material consists of graphite and resin hardened compact which binds graphite powder with mixed resin containing phenolic resin hardening agent including 50% or more of high parano Bolak type phenolic resin and imidazole series hardening accelerator as essential component using binding material containing epoxy resin as main component.    USE - Separator material is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power supply of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator material has excellent gas-impermeable property, strength, electrical property, and release property during molding. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising separator material has excellent durability, and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator material. A graphite powder is dispersed in mixed resin solution containing epoxy resin, phenolic hardening agent imidazole series hardening accelerator and dispersing agent dissolved in organic solvent, a green sheet is produced using resultant slurry by doctor blade method, and laminating and hot-pressure molding of green sheet is carried out, to obtain separator material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a gas-liquid separator whose inner and outer surfaces equipped with the inner and outer reinforcing ribs (31,32) respectively. The inner and outer reinforcing ribs oppose through the wall surface of the gas-liquid separator. The widths (L1,L2) of respective reinforcing ribs changes with the positions that cling to the gas-liquid separator respectively such that the total width is maintained as a constant.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal volume of the gas-liquid separator can be ensured by mount space restricted reinforcing ribs which withstands pressure of the separator as the inner and outer rib widths are changed with the positions that cling to the separator to maintain total rib width as a constant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating structure of reinforcing rib of gas-liquid separator.    Fuel cell system (1)    Gas-liquid separator (19)    Inner reinforcing rib (31)    Outer reinforcing rib (32)    Width of reinforcing rib (L)    Width of inner reinforcing rib (L1)    Width of outer reinforcing rib (L2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a manifold (24) for supply provided in lamination direction of the unit cell (40) and connected to upstream terminals in reactive-gas flow path of unit cells. A manifold (28) for exhaust-gas is provided in lamination direction of unit cell and connected to downstream terminal of unit cells. An exhaust pipe arrangement (26) provided in the equipotential surface of stack, is connected to the manifold for exhaust-gas. A supply piping (22) provided in the opposing surface of the equipotential surface, is connected to the manifold for supply.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas replacement property of the reactive gas in the time of the system startup is improved by connecting supply piping with manifold for supply. The generation of the hydrogen and oxygen can be prevented reliably. The unnecessary reaction in the pipe interior of reactive gas is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply piping (22)    Manifold for supply (24)    Exhaust pipe arrangement (26)    Manifold for exhaust-gas (28)    Unit cell (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a bus-bar (68) that is electrically connected to an electric pole (54b), and accommodated in a casing (70). The casing covers the connection region of the electric pole and bus bar, and forms a leak gas container (97) while accommodating a high voltage cable (94). A gas filter (99) is provided in a gas container for discharging the leak gas introduced into the gas container to outside.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leak gas cannot be moved along the high-voltage cable and the leak gas introduced into the unnecessary region can be prevented reliably so that the desired waterproofness and insulation can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric pole (54b)    Bus-bar (68)    Casing (70)    High voltage cable (94)    Leak gas container (97)    Gas filter (99)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has control unit (40) for controlling the output of fuel cell according to output requirement. The output of fuel cell is restricted temporarily after performing current limiting processing to reduce electric current value of fuel cell compared to the required electric current value. The electric current recovery processing is performed for increasing electric current value with respect to required electric current value. The electric current recovery processing is performed within a short time compared to the current limiting processing.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of load tracking property of the fuel cell system can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Control unit (40)    Accelerator pedal (50)    Motor (90)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cooling unit that is connected between fuel cell (20) and radiator (C2) with a pump (C1) to circulate cooling liquid in the piping (73). The piping includes an insulated fuel cell side piping unit (73A) and radiator side piping unit (73B). The diameter of the radiator side piping unit is larger than the diameter of the fuel cell side piping unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, robot, and for generation of electric power for building.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency can be improved while ensuring insulation without enlargement of the structure and ephermeralization of ion exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Piping (73)    Insulated fuel cell side piping unit (73A)    Radiator side piping unit (73B)    Pump (C1)    Radiator (C2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heat exchange medium which is provided between cells (31) to exchange the heat between the units. The cells and the medium are accommodated in a pack case (2) which has a safety valve (23) for discharging the gas. The safety valve is arranged in the corner region formed of upper surface of case and side adjacent to the upper surface.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the safety valve is arranged in the corner region of the pack case, the deformation of valve accompanying the deformation of the case due to the generation of the gas within the case is suppressed. The safety valve can be operated in the normal state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Pack case (2)    Battery units (3)    Safety valve (23)    Cells (31)    Fan (41)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a cell stack (50) formed by stacking single cells. The fuel gas and oxidation gas are supplied into the cell stack and the off gas of fuel and oxidation gases are discharged out to an exterior of the cell stack. The temperature state of the fuel cell stack is detected by a temperature sensor (28). The oxidation and fuel gas supply flow rates and the pressure control valves (23,24) of respective off gases, are controlled based on the detected temperature to suppress pressure-loss increase at the side of fuel electrode of single cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. membrane electrode assembly fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control process is performed based on the detected temperature state of the fuel cell stack, the fall of electric power generation performance due to temperature rising of the fuel cell stack, is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (19)    Oxidation gas supply apparatus (20)    Humidifiers (21,22)    Pressure control valves (23,24)    Temperature sensor (28)    Fuel cell stack (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (4) comprises active material containing oxide or lithium oxide complex containing aluminum or titanium, and fluorocarbon. The average particle diameter of the oxide or lithium oxide complex is 5-50% of the average particle diameter of the fluorocarbon.    USE - Positive electrode for organic electrolyte battery (claimed) used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has excellent wettability with respect to organic electrolyte. The organic electrolyte battery is manufactured with improved productivity by a simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an organic electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode case (1)    Negative electrode case (2)    Insulation packing (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid separator (20) is divided into an upper chamber to receive separated off-gas and lower chamber to receive separated liquid. A waste-water port is connected to a solenoid valve (31) to drain liquid with exhaust gas flow. The amount of fluid in ion exchange filter (30) in upper chamber is estimated, a circulation pump (13) is reversed according to the measured amount of fluid and the liquid stored in the ion exchange filter is discharged to lower chamber, based on the electric power generation amount of fuel cell stack (10).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of residual water in ion exchange filter is reduced, even in the operating state of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Circulation pump (13)    Gas-liquid separator (20)    Ion exchange filter (30)    Solenoid valve (31)
NOVELTY - The cell system has an injector (35) provided with pressure regulation valve (34a) to regulate gas pressure (P1) of reactive gas from fuel supply source to required pressure (P2) when load exceeds in fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in vehicle mounted power supply system, fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and electric power generation system used in residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the injector regulates pressure according to fuel cell load requirements the vibration occurring at time of maximum load is suppressed. Hence the generation of noise such as operation sound, pulsation sound is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Regulator (34a)    Injector (35)    Pressure (P1,P2)    Maximum and minimum pressure (Pmin,Pmax)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has fuel electrode that is extended to the edge portion of the fuel electrode separator. One side of an oxidizing agent electrode is extended to the edge portion of oxidizing agent electrode separator. The extension portions of the fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode except the electric power generation portion are not overlapped with the electrolytic membrane (11).    USE - Fuel cell for co-generation system used in factory, hospital, home, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrodes are extended to the edge of separators, complication work involved in the alignment of electrode is simplified, and utilization time of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the flow direction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas in fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Oxidizing agent electrode catalyst layer (21)    Fuel gas outlet manifold (25A2)    Oxidizing agent gas outlet manifold (25B2)
NOVELTY - The collector in the lead storage battery has electrode made of lead alloy including powdery particles of tin, calcium, aluminum, antimony, barium, strontium, bismuth, silver, selenium, arsenic. The powdery particles has minimum diameter of about 0.1 mu m-10 mu m, and maximum diameter of about 50 mu m-500 mu m. The powdery particles include coarse-like particles and powder-like particles.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in motor vehicle, industrial electric power system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of the collector can be improved and so, the lifetime of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the partially broken lead storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (7)    Lead battery (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a humidification module (24) that is fixedly supported with a bracket (64). The bracket is attached to the floor side element (62) through a rubber bush (66) made of elastic material. The floor side element is fixed and attached to the floor panel (60) of vehicle. The elasticity of rubber bush is set so that the vibration system containing load rate of rubber bush becomes a dynamic damper.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration and noise resulting from air compressor can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidification module (24)    Floor panel (60)    Floor side element (62)    Bracket (64)    Rubber bush (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a respiration hole connection port (70) that is provided in a humidification module (24). The respiration hole connection port is connected to a respiration hole of an inner air shut valve (32), outer air shut valve (34), humidification module by-pass valve (36) and a fuel cell (FC) by-pass valve (38) through the T-shaped branch pipes (90,92,94) and a connecting pipe path (74). An air release port (72) is provided at the lower side of the humidification module for releasing air through an air release pipeline (76).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air release port is provided in the humidification module along with the respiration hole connection port so that the permeation of water between the air release pipeline and the module can be achieved and the obstruction in the respiration hole of the valves can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the connection state of humidification module with valves.    Humidification module (24)    Inner air shut valve (32)    Outer air shut valve (34)    Humidification module by-pass valve (36)    FC by-pass valve (38)    Respiration hole connection port (70)    Air release port (72)    Connecting pipe path (74)    Air release pipeline (76)    Branch pipes (90,92,94)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (70) that judges failure and normal operation state of a pressure indicator (60) based on judgment result of opening of an entrance and exit valve unit. An inlet-outlet-valve processing module changes operation processing procedure of valve unit at the time of start-up of a fuel cell stack (22). An air compressor processing module (76) changes calculation procedure of loss electric power of air compressor (42). A by-pass-valve processing module (78) changes the opening-and-closing procedure of humidification module by a bypass valve (36).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The normal generation mode control of the fuel cell system is confirmed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Bypass valve (36)    Air compressor (42)    Pressure indicator (60)    Control unit (70)    Air compressor processing module (76)    Bypass valve processing module (78)
NOVELTY - A battery module (3) has several battery cells (16) separated by battery main structure (32), which is provided with a positive electrode terminal (26a) and a negative electrode terminal (26b). The battery cells are laminated and connected in series by connecting the electrode terminals. A connector (42A) is held in state connected to electrode terminals, and spaced apart with respect to battery cell main structure layer (28). An air path (50) to allow the passage of the cooling air is formed between the battery cell main structure layer and connector.    USE - Battery pack mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminals and the battery cell can be cooled directly and effectively using the cooling air. The cooling capability with respect to the battery module can be improved. The cooling components and the size of the cooling system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery module of the battery pack.    Battery module (3)    Battery cells (16)    Positive electrode terminal (26a)    Negative electrode terminal (26b)    Battery cell main structure layer (28)    Battery main structure (32)    Connector (42A)    Air path (50)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (3) has several battery modules (8) that are arranged in parallel to flow direction of cooling air in top channel (13). A gap is formed between the adjacent battery modules to form a bypass channel (14). The edge portion of each battery module is arranged in step shape so that the top channel is arranged in downstream in narrow path. A caulking unit and curved portion for guiding the cooling air to the bypass channel is provided in the edge portion of the battery module.    USE - Device for cooling batteries such as nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling air can be applied uniformly to the battery, without setting the protrusion margin of the edge portion of the battery module and enlarging the housing. The cooling capability is improved using the caulking unit and curved portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Blower fan (2)    Battery pack (3)    Battery modules (8)    Top channel (13)    Bypass channel (14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several adjoining battery modules (3) having several stacked battery cells. The battery modules are arranged such that a gas emission portion (19) of each module opposes gas emission portion of the adjacent battery module. A common gas emission channel (24) is formed between the opposing gas emission portions.    USE - Battery pack used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas can be discharged to outside easily and accurately, if there is a need to discharge the gas from either of battery cell. Hence the need of separate gas emission channel for each module is eliminated and the number of gas emission channels is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack.    Battery modules (3)    Gas emission portion (19)    Gas emission channel (24)    Adjacent terminal (26)    Battery cell main portion layer (28)
NOVELTY - The case (2) has a narrow flexible connection portion (73) which is connected to an accommodation unit (71) that accommodates a circuit (4). A terminal portion accommodation unit (72) which accommodates the terminal portion of the circuit is bended in the intersection direction with respect to the circuit accommodation portion.    USE - Case for holding flexible flat circuit for high voltage battery of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal portion accommodation unit is bended in the intersection direction with respect to the circuit accommodation portion and hence the pressure required for bending the accommodation unit is reduced. The generation of damage to the circuit is reduced and the workability of the circuit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and bottom perspective views of the case for holding flexible flat circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (2)    Circuit (4)    Circuit accommodation unit (71)    Terminal portion accommodation unit (72)    Narrow flexible connection portion (73)
NOVELTY - A determination unit determines the presence of the fuel cell system (10) for predetermined period of time, when the system is in rest state. A generation circuit (66) generates the predetermined amount of electric power, based on the determination result. A control unit (68) controls the operation of the electric power generation circuit according to the integration value regarding the generated electric power, after generating predetermined amount of electric power.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the electric power generation circuit is controlled according to the integration value regarding the generated electric power, after generating predetermined amount of electric power and hence sufficient capability for the anode flooding is ensured. Since the operativity of the electric power generation circuit is improved the drivability of the vehicle is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Regulator (46)    Electric power generation circuit (66)    Control unit (68)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has the gas supply and discharge manifolds that are formed to penetrate in the lamination direction of the fuel cell laminated structure (38). A gas discharge channel (44b) is provided to penetrate an end plate (36a) and connected to the gas discharge manifold (54b). The inclination angle of the gas discharge channel which is inclined towards the gas discharge direction downstream, is larger than the inclination angle of the gas discharge manifold which is inclined towards the gas discharge direction downstream.    USE - Fuel cell stack of fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water discharged through the gas discharge manifold can be reliably discharged using simple structure. The back flow of the water into the gas discharge manifold can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manifold for oxidizing agent gas discharge in the fuel cell stack.    End plate (36a)    Laminated structure opposing surface (37a)    Fuel cell laminated structure (38)    Gas discharge channel (44b)    Gas discharge manifold (54b)
NOVELTY - The piping (10) has a short pipe (44) with a flow path length shorter than a long pipe (46) and a process line (40) branching through a branching pipe (42). The short pipe has constriction portions for producing pressure loss in the fluid flowing through the short pipe.    USE - Piping for supplying fluid e.g. fuel as, oxidizing agent gas and cooling medium to fuel cell stack in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of each fuel cell stack is made equal by making the pressure of fluid arriving at the fluid supply port of each stack uniform even when the branching portion is not arranged from the fluid supply port of each stack at equidistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the fluid supply pipe.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piping (10)    Process line (40)    Branch pipe (42)    Short pipe (44)    Long pipe (46)
NOVELTY - The cathode inlet and outlet valves (41,42) provided in an upstream cathode introductory passage (21a) and a downstream cathode discharge flow path (21b) of a fuel cell stack (10), controls the flow of cathode gas introduced into and discharged from the stack respectively. A bypass flow path (21c) branching from the downstream cathode discharge flow path rather than the cathode outlet valve, reroutes the cathode outlet valve.    USE - Gas flow path structure of hydrogen on-type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode outlet valve is rerouted by the bypass flow path thus the restarting time of fuel cell is made unnecessary and the anode gas can be removed easily and rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operation control apparatus of hydrogen on-type fuel cell system; and    (2) operation control method of hydrogen on-type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of gas flow path structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Upstream cathode introductory passage (21a)    Downstream cathode discharge flow path (21b)    Bypass flow path (21c)    Cathode inlet valve (41)    Cathode outlet valve (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cooling water circulation pump (53) that circulates the cooling water and supplies the water to the fuel cell (2). A temperature sensor (T) detects the temperature of the cooling water. A control unit (6) determines whether the detected water temperature is more than the threshold value so as to restrict the output of the fuel cell and to control the pointer of a water thermometer (9). A display displays the detected water temperature condition to the driver.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, building and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The driver of the hybrid vehicle can be made to recognize the rise in temperature of the cooling water and the output restriction of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (6)    Water thermometer (9)    Cooling water circulation pump (53)    Temperature sensor (T)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cell module (11) having membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (1) arranged between anode side separator (4A) and cathode side separator (4B). A fuel cell stack is arranged between a pair of end plates (13) fastened with cell module by several fastening bolts (14) and nut from outer side of the end plate. Several protrusions (22) are formed in the inner side surface and surroundings of end plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for use in electric vehicle, portable power supply and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since several protrusions are provided in the cell stack side in end plate, the heat required at the time of electric power generation is prevented from escaping to exterior without being influenced by change in external temperature environment. Since the cell module is fastened with end plates using bolt and nut, the variation in contact pressure between MEA and separator is reduced, and electric power is generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    MEA (1)    Anode side separator (4A)    Cathode side separator (4B)    Cell module (11)    End plate (13)    Fastening bolt (14)    Protrusion (22)
NOVELTY - The failure determination apparatus has a container that accommodates several cylindrical cells and the coolant. A stirring portion stirs the coolant based on the operation signal output from a controller. A pair of detection sensors detects the temperature difference inside the container. The controller determines the failure of the stirring portion based on the detection result of temperature sensor.    USE - Stirring portion failure determination apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and mind vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the stirring portion can be determined at earlier stage. The structure of the failure determination apparatus can be simplified at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the failure determination method of stirring portion.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A welding press tool (40) is used for pressing a welding portion (23) of a connection metal fitting (20) on the surface of a unit cell (10). A welding current is supplied to the connection metal fitting and an electrode (19) of the unit cell by a pair of electrodes (50) for spot welding the pressed welding portion of the connection metal fitting to the electrode of the unit cell.    USE - Assembled battery manufacturing method for electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The connection metal fitting is stably welded to the unit cell by pressing the connection metal fitting on the unit cell surface using the welding press tool. The welding heat is radiated through the welding press tool for reducing the exhaustion of welding electrode, eliminating bad influence of heat emission of the welding portion and preventing damage of the unit cell by welding heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of the welding state of the connection metal fitting to the unit cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (10)    Electrodes (19,50)    Connection metal fitting (20)    Welding portion (23)    Welding press tool (40)
NOVELTY - A spring box is installed in end-plate side of cell laminated structure and adjusted by a load adjustable screw (50) to provide compressive load to cell laminated structure. The spring box is formed with a convex portion and the load adjustable screw is chamfered at edge and formed with a recessed portion, which engage with each other, for compressive load provision.    USE - Fuel cell for use in electric power generation system of fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. vessel, aircraft and electric train. Can also be used in electric power generation system for walking robot, and building.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction such as friction increase in alignment portion can be suppressed. The load provision operation can be done smoothly to the cell laminated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of fuel cell.    End plate (16)    Insertion aperture portion (33)    Flange portion (42)    Cylindrical portion (43)    Load adjustable screw (50)
NOVELTY - The device has several external terminals (2) which are electrically connected to the positive and negative electrodes of an electrochemical element. The electrochemical element has exterior film sheet at the junction of external terminal. Several through-holes (11) are formed in the external terminal. The portion of through-hole formed in the junction of external terminal and exterior film sheet is filled with thermosetting resin (12).    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. electrical double layer capacitor, hybrid capacitor and lithium ion secondary cell (all claimed) for power system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bridging effect can be acquired between external terminal and exterior film sheet by filling the gap of the junction portion between exterior film portion and external terminal with thermosetting resin such that short circuit is reliably prevented and sealing performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, enlarge and sectional view of the external terminal of electrical double layer capacitor.    External terminal (2)    Through-hole (11)    Thermosetting resin (12)
NOVELTY - The voltage transducers (15,18) converts direct current voltage from auxiliary power supply unit (14) and fuel cell (11) and outputs to smoothing capacitor (16) between input terminals of transducer (15), and load circuit (30) respectively. A relay apparatus (13) arranged between fuel cell and transducer (15) has a pair of relays. An electronic control unit (ECU) (40) controls transducer (15) to make difference of output voltage of fuel cell and voltage of capacitor lesser than threshold-value to connect relays in state from which relays are disconnected.    USE - Power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The production of arc and loss of the switching time of the connection of a power relay can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system.    Fuel cell (11)    Auxiliary power supply unit (14)    Voltage transducers (15,18)    Smoothing capacitor (16)    Load circuit (30)    ECU (40)
NOVELTY - A processing unit (112) averages the traction control-command torque (111) so that the driving wheel slip amount is changed to the target slip amount. A processing unit (123) averages the accelerator torque (121) calculated based on the throttle opening and vehicle speed. A traction control torque processing unit (125) performs upper limit processing to traction control-command torque and accelerator torque after averaging processing so as to acquire final torque value (133).    USE - Driving torque control device of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Excessive production of electric power by the fuel cell system during traction control process can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the driving torque control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Traction control-command torque (111)    Processing units (112,123)    Accelerator torque (121)    Traction control torque processing unit (125)    Final torque value (133)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric motor (2), which obtains an electrical energy for driving of an electrically driven vehicle (1) over a battery system (3', 3'', 3''') that is arranged in the vehicle. Wind wheels (4a-4e) are provided for tapping wind energy from an air flow produced during the movement of the vehicle. Converters (5a-5e) i.e. dynamo, convert the tapped wind energy into electric current, and a charging device (6) supplies the electric current from the converter into the battery system. A monitoring unit monitors the air flow through wind tunnel openings (7a-7e).    USE - Drive system for an electrically driven vehicle i.e. electrically driven land vehicle e.g. car and scooter, water vehicle and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The converters convert the tapped wind energy into electric current, and the charging device supplies the electric current from the converter into the battery system, so that accumulators of the battery system is recharged in a problem-free manner under utilization of the energy of the air flow while driving starting from a certain relative velocity to the surrounding atmosphere, without avoiding the need for a special external charging station by the vehicle and without any time delay. The electric motor is utilized so that maximum range of the vehicle is durably increased, and the vehicle is easily retrofitted with the drive system in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a four-wheeled land vehicle with an operational principle of a drive system.    Electrically driven vehicle (1)    Electric motor (2)    Battery system (3', 3'', 3''')    Wind wheels (4a-4e)    Converters (5a-5e)    Charging device (6)    Wind tunnel openings (7a-7e)
NOVELTY - The storage structure has a storage region defined by several light emission units (110) positioned in a cyclic form with respect to fuel cylinders (22). An article storage box (130) extending from rear end of fuel cylinder is positioned in the storage region.    USE - Storage structure of articles such as owner's manual, tools in fuel cell two-wheeled vehicle such as scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The empty space at the fuel cylinder rear end is effectively used and the storage capacity of storage box is increased. The articles can be conveniently placed or removed from the storage box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of periphery structure of the tail light of the two-wheeled vehicle.    Cylinder guard pipe (17)    Fuel cylinder (22)    Tail light (100)    Light emission unit (110)    Storage box (130)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an air purifier (59) that is formed inside several light sources arranged in a headlight (42), in annular shape. The air purifier is covered with a cover (40). An intake pipe is connected to the air purifier and located in the downward direction of the headlight.    USE - Two-wheeled motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle such as scooter-type vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The air purifier and headlight are arranged efficiently, so that external appearance of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of the two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Cover (40)    Headlight (42)    Fuel cell (51)    Air purifier (59)
NOVELTY - A braking device structure has a brake caliper (97) for braking a rear wheel (9) attached to a power unit (8). A power unit cover (86) for concealing the power unit is equipped with a caliper cover (150) for concealing the brake caliper. The caliper cover may be rotationally attached or detachable with respect to the power unit cover to facilitate caliper maintenance.    USE - Braking device structure for two-wheeled motor vehicle e.g. scooter type vehicle equipped with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle outer appearance can be improved while reducing braking sound of driving wheel by equipping power unit cover with caliper cover. Caliper maintenance is made easy by opening or closing or detaching caliper cover with respect to power unit cover. Drain pipe for discharging moisture content generated by fuel cell is arranged under brake caliper and concealed by power unit cover, further improving appearance while reducing air resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left side view of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Power unit (8)    Rear wheel (9)    Power unit cover (86)    Brake caliper (97)    Caliper cover (150)
NOVELTY - A sulfuric anhydride nickel and/or nickel sulfate monohydrate are baked at 780-900 degrees C in an oxidizing atmosphere, to obtain nickel oxide powder.    USE - Manufacture of nickel oxide powder (claimed) used as for, e.g. sensor material, electronic-component material, and catalyst material for hydrogen fuel cell. Can also be used for gas-separation film and gas filter.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel oxide powder having low sulfur content and large specific surface area is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube dispersion contains an ambient temperature molten salt, a silane type surfactant and carbon nanotube.    USE - Carbon nanotube dispersion is used for resin composition for molded product (both claimed) such as electrode material for solar power generation device and fuel cell, flat-panel apparatus, adsorption agent, catalyst, sensor, electroconductive plastics and reinforcement material.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition formed using the carbon nanotube dispersion has excellent moldability, electroconductivity, and dispersibility of carbon nanotube in resin, without usage of dispenser. The molded product formed using the carbon nanotube dispersion has excellent heat resistance.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy (10) contains (in atomic%) titanium (5-10), chromium (5-15), vanadium (70-89), molybdenum (1-10) and remainder of unavoidable impurities, and has mother phase (1) in which needle-shaped or plate-shaped high titanium phase (2) is precipitated.    USE - Alloy is used as hydrogen storage material of fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has excellent durability, emission characteristics, reduces distortion during discharging process and precipitation to grain boundary of titanium phase and suppresses gravity segregation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of hydrogen storage alloy.    Mother phase (1)    High titanium phase (2)    Crystal grain (3)    Hydrogen storage alloy (10)
NOVELTY - The storage (2) has interconnected single cells (1) comprising electrolytes (1.3) i.e. high-boiling electrolyte, that are connected to a negative electrode (1.1) and a positive electrode (1.2) of the cells such that the electrodes are ionically conducted. The negative and positive electrodes are made of an active material such that potential of the negative and positive electrodes is 1 volt larger and 4.5 volt smaller when compared to lithium, respectively. The positive electrode is formed from a nano-scalar, electro-chemical active material.    USE - Energy storage i.e. lithium ion energy storage, for use as a buffer battery and/or an electrical system battery in an electrical system of a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage is designed such that it can be operated a maintenance-free and safe manner and overcharging of the individual single cells and a necessary balancing of the storage are avoided. The storage performs the charging without calorific losses and power losses, so that an effective and safe charging of the storage can be achieved, thus extending the lifetime and a necessary maintenance cycle of the storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of interconnected single cells of an energy storage.    Interconnected single cells (1)    Negative electrode (1.1)    Positive electrode (1.2)    Electrolytes (1.3)    Energy storage (2)    Electrical system (5)
NOVELTY - The drive has a converter that converts air circulating around a motor vehicle and provides converted air as operating power, where air pressure guided over a body of the motor vehicle is converted to a vacuum in a converter (1). The vacuum is storable in containers (2). The pressure balance of the vacuum takes place in a flow electrical generator (3) which produces the current.    USE - Vacuum hybrid drive for a motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The drive enables utilization of small size internal combustion engine with less power, supplies additional energy when needed and maintains the vacuum in a constant manner. The design of the drive reduces fuel consumption and enables utilization of the vehicle daily while maintaining handling of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a motor vehicle.    Converter (1)    Containers (2)    Flow electrical generator (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a charge controller (2) electrically connected with a solar panel (1), and an inverter (4) electrically connected with the charge controller. A battery (3) is connected with the charge controller and the inverter, and an oil-electricity dual controller (5) is fixed to the inverter. Output ends of multiple frequency changers (9) are connected with the dual controller, a transmission electric switch potentiometer (6), an output end of a steering potentiometer (8) and a motor (10). The dual controller includes a rotary wheel connected with a foot pedal throttle lever.    USE - Energy-saving drive device for a double power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the solar energy as assistant drive force without burning mineral fuel, thus reducing the environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy-saving drive device.    Solar panel (1)    Charge controller (2)    Battery (3)    Inverter (4)    Oil-electricity dual controller (5)    Transmission electric switch potentiometer (6)    Steering potentiometer (8)    Frequency changers (9)    Motor (10)
NOVELTY - A carbon foam anode manufacturing system comprises a digestion vessel in communication with a coal feedstock unit for producing a digested coal (1008); a mold (1002) having an interior for accepting the digested coal to produce an ungraphitized carbon foam anode; a pressure unit producing an increased pressure within the interior of the mold; a heating element; and a graphitization oven.    USE - A carbon foam anode manufacturing system for manufacturing carbon foam anode used in a carbon fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system produces carbon foam anodes having improved power density due to tight packing of the carbon atoms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a carbon fuel cell comprising a graphitized coal anode, a cathode, an electrolyte layer, and electrical leads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the mold.    Mold (1002)    Bottom portion (1004)    Top portion (1006)    Digested coal (1008)    Tube (1012)
NOVELTY - The driving system has a resonance available for synchronous frequency of both vibration on a duct (10) provided by head wind and that of head wind flowing on surface of the roof (8) along guiding fence installed from front to rear portion of vehicle roof to prevent from being deflected from original pass by side wing directed to the fan (1). The fan is enclosed in a duct to convert from resistance into driving force for vehicle by rotating ducted roof fan in driving operation. The driving force is considerably augmented by resonance thus serving to save fuels and suppress carbon dioxide gas.    USE - Head wind ecological driving system for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generating system is also secured for high electric driving force without any loss for additional power, thus allowing to save a large volume of fuel as well as carbon dioxide gas after allowing the hybrid car to remove the switching device to interchange from motor to engine or adversely due to successive supply for the electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the vehicle.    Fan (1)    Hub (2)    Wing (3)    Roof (8)    Duct (10)
NOVELTY - An electric generator is connected with a storage battery by electric wires. A blade wheel is provided on the car frame by a bearing base. The blade wheel is fixed at the front end of the blade wheel shaft. A chain wheel is fixed at the rear end of the blade wheel. The chain wheel is fixed to the rear end of the blade wheel shaft. The chain wheel is connected to the electric generator.    USE - Pneumatic auxiliary drive device for car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pneumatic auxiliary drive device.
NOVELTY - 1,2,3-Triazole containing (meth)acrylate monomers (I) or (II) are new.    USE - (I) or (II) is useful to form the polymer, which is useful as pigment, dispersants, polymeric electrolytes, fuel cell membranes, corrosion inhibitors and personal care product (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides improved corrosion protection and adhesion of the coating to metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 1,2,3-Triazole containing (meth)acrylate monomers of formulae (I) or (II) are new.    R1 = H or 1-3C alkyl;    R2 = 2-30C alkyl (optionally interrupted by O, S or Si, and is optionally substituted by phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6), methyl or H;    X = methylene or 2-30C alkylene (optionally substituted by one or more phenyl, and optionally interrupted by O or S);    R = 2-30C alkyl, cycloalkyl, 2-30C alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloaryl (where the alkyl or alkenyl is optionally interrupted by O or S, and is optionally further substituted by one or more halo, OH, 1-4C haloalkyl, 1-16C alkyl, phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6), H or methyl (when p is 1);    R = di-, tri- or tetra-valent linking group, (where the linking group is a polymer, methylene, 2-30C alkylene, 2-30C alkenylene (both optionally interrupted by O or S, and the aryl or the arylene group), cycloalkylene, arylene, aralkylene, heterocycloakylene or heterocycloarylene (all optionally substituted by one or more halo, OH, 1-4C haloalkyl, 1-16C alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, OR3, COOR4 or NR5R6)) (when p is 2, 3 or 4);    R3, R4 = 1-10C alkyl or phenyl; either    R5, R6 = H or 1-10C alkyl; or    R5R6 = a ring; and    p = 1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a polymer or co-polymer formed from (I) or (II);    (2) a coating, pigment dispersant, polymeric electrolyte, anticorrosion agent or personal care product comprising the polymer; and    (3) preparation of (I) or (II).
NOVELTY - A cyclic compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel cyclic compound is used for polymer used as ligand in metal complex for modified metal complex used for composition for catalyst used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic compound provides metal complex having excellent heat resistance and acid resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclic compound of formula (1) is new.    Y1-Y4=-N=, -N-R', -S-, -O-, -P=, or -P-R';    R'=H, or monovalent hydrocarbyl;    P1=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring by combining with Y1 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y1;    P2=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring by combining with Y2 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y2;    P3=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring by combining with Y3 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y3;    P4=atomic group which forms heterocyclic ring by combining with Y4 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y4;    P5=atomic group which forms cyclic skeleton by combining with carbon atom to which Z1 is attached and two carbon atoms adjacent to the carbon atom;    P6=atomic group which forms cyclic skeleton by combining with carbon atom to which Z2 is attached and two carbon atoms adjacent to the carbon atom;    Q1,Q2=coupling group or direct bond;and    Z1,Z2=-NR'2, -OR', -SR', or -PR'2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) benzene ring-containing compound of formula (1a); and    (2) pyrrole-containing compound of formula (1b).    R7,R9-R13=H or substituent, and two adjacent R10, two adjacent R11 and two adjacent R12 may combine with each other to form ring;    R8,R",R14,R15=H or protecting group;    Y7,Y8=-N=, or -N-R";    P7=atomic group which forms aromatic heterocycle by combining with Y7 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y7;and    P8=atomic group which forms aromatic heterocycle by combining with Y8 and two carbon atoms adjacent to Y8.
NOVELTY - The films (200, 400) have an optical function layer for performing intensity of radiation control function of a solar battery layer. The optical function layer is formed in a single-side of the solar battery layer. Solar batteries are arranged in the solar battery layer, and electric traces (510) are drawn out for an outer side of the solar battery layer while parallely connecting the solar batteries. Anti UV layer blocks UV ray, and a slit pattern layer controls quantity of light. A bonding layer is formed in exterior of the solar battery layer, which is made of organic material.    USE - Solar battery films for use in a sun visor of a solar battery vehicle i.e. car (all claimed). Can also be used for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent light-transmissive effect and excellent softness function, so that the film can be easily adhered to the car body. The film does not spoil the appearance of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a sun visor comprising a rotating rod    (2) a solar battery vehicle comprising a car body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Car body (100)    Solar battery film (200, 400)    Window (300)    Electric trace (510)    Power control system (530)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical treatment for improving activity of electrode material of vanadium cell comprises dipping graphite felt or carbon felt material as anode into activating electrolyte for carrying out electrochemical activation into an electrolysis bath with certain current density and for certain time and then cleaning and drying it to obtain activated graphite felt or carbon felt electrode material.    USE - The method is useful for improving activity of electrode material of vanadium cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ohm internal resistance is reduced to a large extent, and the current efficiency, the voltage efficiency and the energy efficiency of the cell also are increased.
NOVELTY - A crosslinked membrane is prepared by providing copolymer comprising repeating units of phenyl derivative; hydrolyzing sulfur dioxide derivative group to form sulfonic acid group or its salt to form a hydrolyzed copolymer; contacting hydrolyzed copolymer with oxidizing agent to convert sulfur (-S-) group into sulfur dioxide (-SO2-) group and form an oxidized copolymer; forming membrane from hydrolyzed copolymer or oxidized copolymer; and exposing membrane to radiation to form a crosslinked membrane.    USE - A crosslinked membrane (e.g., proton-exchange) for electrochemical cells such as fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane provides fuel cells with higher efficiencies, fewer environmental pollutants, and reduced operating and maintenance costs; and exhibits good ionic conductivity while maintaining good crystallinity and hydration, as well as chemical, thermal, and mechanical stability at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of crosslinked membrane involves providing copolymer comprising repeating units of formulae (V), (VI) and (VII); hydrolyzing sulfur dioxide derivative (-SO2Q) group to form sulfonic acid (-SO3H) group or its salt to form a hydrolyzed copolymer; contacting hydrolyzed copolymer with oxidizing agent to convert sulfur (-S-) group into -SO2- group to form an oxidized copolymer; forming membrane from hydrolyzed copolymer or oxidized copolymer; and exposing membrane to radiation to form a crosslinked membrane.    Rf, Rf'=linear or branched perfluoroalkylene (optionally substituted with O or Cl);    X=Br or Cl; and    Q=F, Br or Cl.
NOVELTY - A solid hydroboron coated with organic high molecular film has solid particle capsule with core of 0.1-0.5 mm particle solid hydroboron or its mixture and stabilizer, and organic high molecular material capsule wall with wall thickness of 0.1-0.5 mm and average aperture of 2-500 mu m.    USE - A solid hydroboron coated with organic high molecular film.    ADVANTAGE - The solid hydroboron coated high molecular film has quick, controllable reaction and high fuel utilization ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing solid hydroboron coated with organic high molecular film involving (a) preparing casting film liquid by dissolving organic high molecular material in solvent and adding solid hydroboron or its mixture and stabilizer, (b) forming film by phase transfer method which involves pouring or infiltrating casting film liquid on a flat plate in the casting film chamber to prepare casting film liquid, evaporating, dipping into gel bath at 15-150 degrees C to let the gel form a film and gelling for 5-600 minutes to obtain flat plate film, and (c) using glycerine and/or n-hexane to carry out post treatment for 1-24 hours.
NOVELTY - The case has an inner resin layer (10), and an intermediate layer fixed between an outer resin layer (30) and a thin metal layer (20) and provided with multiple resin-inorganic material layers. The inner resin layer is made of a casted polypropylene (CPP) or polypropylene-butylene-ethylene terpolymer. Resin in the resin-inorganic material layers is selected from a group consisting of polyester resin, polyolefin resin and fluorine-based resin.    USE - Pouch case for a secondary battery (claimed) such as gel-type or solid-type lithium ion polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, cellular phone, notebook computer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic material in the resin-inorganic material layer has moisture-proof capability and water absorption ability to enables water osmosis to the battery from outside, thus improving usage life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pouch case for a secondary battery.    Inner resin layer (10)    Thin metal layer (20)    Outer resin layer (30)
NOVELTY - The receptacle (10) has a housing (11) provided with a flow path (31) of hydrogen gas. The inner peripheral portion (22) of the housing comprising the flow path of hydrogen is made of hydrogen embrittlement resistance material, and the outer peripheral portion (21) of the housing is made of the high strength material.    USE - Receptacle for hydrogen gas supply nozzle of fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and power generation equipment for building.    ADVANTAGE - The embrittlement-proof of the receptacle with respect to the hydrogen gas is ensured. The required quantity of the expensive hydrogen embrittlement resistance material is reduced, and hence the manufacturing cost of the receptacle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the receptacle.    Receptacle (10)    Housing (11)    Outer peripheral portion (21)    Inner peripheral portion (22)    Flow path (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has exhaust valve (14) that discharges fuel gas supplied from fuel cell stack (2). The surge tank (9) is arranged below exhaust valve to allow flow of fuel gas through inflow port of surge tank. The fuel gas is flowed out from the tank through outflow port of tank. The direction of fuel gas flowed through inflow port and direction of fuel gas flowed from outflow port are orthogonally crossed with respect to each other so that the inner wall of surge tank facing the inflow port is inclined at an angle.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge sound of fuel gas from the exhaust valve of fuel cell system is reduced reliably by allowing the discharged fuel gas into surge tank arranged below exhaust valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram explaining schematic structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Surge tank (9)    Exhaust valve (14)    Hydrogen pump (17)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a gas flow path (13) having several grooves (131-141) formed in zigzag shape for supplying air to solid polymer electrolyte membrane included in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The gas flow path and the gas passages (11,12) are integrally molded by press molding. The metal plates are included in the gas flow path and the gas passages.    USE - Separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle, domestic power supply and power supply of personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling effect of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the separator.    Separator (10)    Gas passages (11,12)    Gas flow path (13)    Hole (14)    Grooves (131-141)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rechargeable battery accommodated in a casing (27) and a fuse (22) exposed from the casing. A cover (30) is detachably attached to the casing, for covering the fuse. A scattering suppression film is formed on the outer surface of the cover. A label for showing specific information is formed between the main housing of the cover and scattering suppression film.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse can be replaced easily and accidental touching of the fuse can be prevented by using a simple arrangement, so that safety and maintenance of the electrical storage apparatus can be improved. The damage of the cover due to application of external force can be prevented using the scattering suppression film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuse of the battery pack.    Battery pack (20)    Fuse (22)    Casing (27)    Cover (30)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (1) has vehicle interior (6) and tubular air intake duct (4) connected to a battery (3b). A blower fan (2) guides vehicle interior air to the battery through the air intake duct. A convex trap portion (14) into which the liquid penetrated into the air intake duct from the vehicle interior flows in, is formed. An airflow guidance rib (15) that guides the vehicle interior air flowing to bottom portion of the trap portion to the battery is provided in the position of predetermined height from the bottom portion of the trap portion.    USE - Cooling device of heat emitting element such as automotive battery (claimed) such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid can be made to flow into the trap portion irrespective of operation blower fan. The dispersing of liquid into the battery through the air intake duct can be prevented. Since the airflow guidance rib that guides the vehicle interior air flowing to bottom portion of the trap portion to the battery is provided in the position of predetermined height from the bottom portion of the trap portion, the liquid being blown up by the vehicle interior air and penetrating into the battery can be prevented at the time of accumulation of large amount of liquid in the trap portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the cooling device.    Cooling device (1)    Blower fan (2)    Battery (3b)    Air intake duct (4)    Vehicle interior (6)    Trap portion (14)    Airflow guidance rib (15)
NOVELTY - The power control unit (PCU) storage case (10) has a fixing mechanism (76) provided in the rigid outer surface for mounting the PCU storage unit to a hybrid vehicle. A voltage fall converter (48) is positioned inside the PCU storage case corresponding to the position of the fixing mechanism.    USE - Vehicle-mounted PCU storage case for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of collision load to the case wall is suppressed and hence the damage and exposure of the inverters which are arranged above the voltage fall converter are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the PCU storage unit.    PCU storage unit (10)    Inverters (44,46)    Voltage fall converter (48)    Bolt (52)    Spring washer (54)    Fixing portion (76)
NOVELTY - The wiring structure has a clamp portion (49) provided in the ceiling portion of a battery box (42), to which the inward side of the harness (48) of a vehicle is attached, and a clamp portion (68) to which the outward side of the harness of the vehicle is attached. The outward side of the harness is drawn out with a battery mount frame (44) accommodated in the battery box. The bending portion (74) of the harness is formed between the clamp portions.    USE - Wiring structure of battery accommodating unit of hybrid electric bus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of battery, harness or the surrounding components or formation of scratch can be prevented reliably, even if external forces act on them.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery box (42)    Battery mount frame (44)    Harness (48)    Clamp portions (49,68)    Bending portion of harness (74)
NOVELTY - An attachment cover (70) covers and seals a port opening (74) by weather strip (76) mounted in periphery (80) of an insertion port (56). A bolt engaging portion (84) spaced apart from wall surface to the outward side of the wall, engages with a bolt insertion hole (79) which is formed in the attachment cover in corresponding position at peripheral side of the weather strip. A bolt (78) penetrates through the insertion hole and is screwed together with the attachment cover and a waterproof cover (46) by the bolt engaging portion without making front end of the bolt touching the wall.    USE - Waterproof structure of insertion port in battery cover of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) such as large sized bus and car.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of rain water or high pressure wash water inside the insertion port opening can be prevented reliably. The cleaning and maintenance check of the battery box can be performed simply as the attachment bolt is loosened and removed easily from the waterproof cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of insertion port.    Waterproof cover (46)    Insertion port (56)    Attachment cover (70)    Port opening (74)    Weather strip (76)    Attachment bolt (78)    Bolt insertion hole (79)    Periphery of insertion port (80)    Bolt engaging portion (84)
NOVELTY - The ventilation structure has a waterproof cover including a gap by which inflow and outflow of external air is possible, attached to vehicle roof. A battery box (40) attached at on the vehicle roof, has a sidewall (53), inlet port (60), exhaust port, and air-intake fan. An air-intake duct (64) is equipped with an opening (36) formed above the inlet port and an opening (38) formed protruding from the baseplate of battery box to the vehicle roof side.    USE - Ventilation structure for battery accommodating unit of hybrid electric bus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The inner space of the battery accommodating unit can be ventilated efficiently, while preventing penetration of rain water or wash water which damages the equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air-intake duct of the ventilation structure.    Openings (36,38)    Battery box (40)    Sidewall (53)    Inlet port (60)    Air-intake duct (64)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube (1) has side portions (2a,2b) and a heterogeneous portion (4) having property differing from side portion and provided in middle portion of along length direction.    USE - Carbon nanotube is used as occlusion material for fuel cell, and field electron emission source.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube has high strength, thermal conductivity and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube. A carbon-containing compound gas is reacted with catalyst metal microparticles in a heating atmosphere, and carbon nanotube is grown, and growth operation is suspended. The growth operation is restarted, and carbon nanotube is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of expansion of carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon nanotube (1)    Side portions (2a,2b)    Heterogeneous region portion (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen station (70) comprises hydrogen producing apparatus (50) that produces hydrogen by contact reaction of composition for hydrogen production and water, water supply installation (40) that supplies water to hydrogen producing apparatus, addition metallic element supply installation that supplies composition for hydrogen production which comprises addition metallic element to hydrogen producing apparatus, tank (55) that stores hydrogen produced by hydrogen producing apparatus, and booster pump (60) that outputs hydrogen stored in tank by pressurizing to predetermined pressure.    USE - Hydrogen station used in manufacturing, storing and supplying hydrogen for fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled car or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Can be easily handled, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen station.    Water supply installation (40)    Hydrogen producing apparatus (50)    Tank (55)    Booster pump (60)    Hydrogen station (70)
NOVELTY - A gold (Au) metal-plating film is formed in a lower surface side of base material (30) by the Au ions in the plating solution (1), when the base material contacts the retaining liquid material (22) of a plating solution holding unit (20). The gas e.g. hydrogen emitted at the time of metal plating process is spread to the external air by forming a spreading path between the base material's lower surface side and the plating solution holding unit.    USE - Electrolysis metal-plating method for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas emitted at the time of metal plating is spread to external air by forming the spreading path the high electric current can be used at the time of metal plating process and metal-plating film of required size and thickness can be formed only in a required location on the base material in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolysis metal-plating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrolysis metal-plating apparatus.    Plating solution (1)    Plating solution holding unit (20)    Electrode roller (21)    Retaining liquid material (22)    Base material (30)
NOVELTY - The device for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies and surfaces useful for the oxidation reactions, where the surfaces are pre-coated with a layer of fine precious metal powder, are post-coated with catalytically active substance and then coated with an aqueous solution of lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3) and oxalic acid, is claimed. The coating takes place with the precious metal powder with a grain size of less than 10 mu m with a sugar solution and the bodies are burned at 800-1000 degrees C.    USE - Device for catalytic active coating of ceramic honeycombs, metal surfaces and other catalyst carriers for waste gas purification, fuel cells and burner assemblies, where the surfaces are useful for the oxidation reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves quality of the exhaust air purification, provides uniform oxidation reactions at lower temperatures, and reduces pollutants in the exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for the catalytic post-cleaning of exhaust gases from the thermal exhaust air purification; and    (2) a method for the catalytic coating of honeycomb bodies and surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a picture of the double-coated catalystor.    Catalysator (1)    Steel coating (2)    Lanthanum-cerium-cobalt crystal powder (3)    Distance between webs. (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar panel mounted on roof of vehicle and connected with a rechargeable battery and direct current (DC) motor in parallel. The DC motor is connected with an air compression pump connected with a compressed air container through a pipe. The compressed air container is connected with air inlet pipe of engine, through a high-pressure air feed pipe. A one-way valve is arranged between air inlet pipe and air filter.    USE - Solar power device for use in vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of oil for driving the vehicle is reduced, by using solar energy, without the need for changing the interior structure of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar power device.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a wind energy device (1) that is arranged on top of a vehicle main structure. The wind energy device is connected with a wind generator (3) which is arranged in the main structure and connected with a transformer.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient power can be provided to the electric vehicle using the wind energy and the electric vehicle can be driven normally at any time and place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle.    Wind energy device (1)    Wind generator (3)
NOVELTY - The battery switch has central switch mechanism that connects and disconnects battery group which comprises serial arranged batteries (5-12). The switch armatures (1-4) are operated independently according to control signal from automobile control unit.    USE - Switch for battery e.g. lithium-ion battery used for powering electric motor in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The need for centralized switch system for switching battery groups of serial battery arrangement can be eliminated, and the safety and reliability for high-rate lithium-ion batteries can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery switch arranged with four armatures.    Switch armatures (1-4)    Batteries (5-12)    Shafts (13-16,18,21)    Levers (17,19,20,22)
NOVELTY - The combustion method involves providing air from an air source (142) which is less than the flow of air utilized during normal operation of power plant to inlets of oxidant flow fields of fuel cells (102). The hydrogen concentration in the gas flowing from outlets of oxidant flow fields of fuel cells to exhaust is monitored. A flow of air used during normal operation of the power plant is provided to the inlets of the oxidant flow fields of the fuel cells in response to hydrogen concentration having reached and passed a peak concentration.    USE - Combustion method for hydrogen in fuel cell cathode upon startup of fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables residual storage hydrogen to be principally consumed within the fuel cell cathodes so that vent gases remain low in hydrogen content. Ensures removal of a significant fraction of the heat of combustion which occurs to consume hydrogen. Avoids having an excessive peak hydrogen concentration impelled by incoming air through the cathode exhaust manifold and out the fuel cell exit. Ensures safe start-up of the fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system that may be shut down.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cells (102)    Hydrogen source (140)    Air source (142)    Controller (170)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell module comprises a composite bipolar plate (10) having a concave side and a gas sub-channel (11), and having sides separated according to main channels (31, 32) of gases connected to the gas sub-channel by a channel (12); a gasket (20) connected to the concave side of the gas subchannel; and an airtight layer (40) between the bipolar plate and the gasket.    USE - A fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The airtight layer prevents leakage and mistaken mixture can be avoided, thus improving quality of fuel cells. Protrusion at the opening side in the channel of the airtight layer corresponding with bipolar plate is prevented, thus improving assembly quality of the fuel cell module, and reducing manufacturing costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an assembled cross-sectional view of the fuel cell module.    Composite bipolar plate (10)    Gas sub-channel (11)    Channel (12)    Gasket (20)    Main channels (31, 32)    Airtight layer (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery pack (110) to receive, store and provide electrical power and including lithium polymer cells containing lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4). A control system with a vehicle controller (202) to control the power by controlling the starting and stopping of an internal combustion engine (104) e.g. four cylinder diesel engine, and controlling whether electric traction motors (108) i.e. alternating current motors/motor-generators (106) provide rotational force to the engine and driving wheels (212) or receive and accept the force from the engine and the wheels, respectively.    USE - Hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the vehicle permits the supporting of multiple operating modes and power capability for operating the driving wheels of the vehicle, in an inexpensive and environmental-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power system of a hybrid motor vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (104)    Motor-generators (106)    Electric traction motors (108)    Battery pack (110)    Vehicle controller (202)    Driving wheels (212)
NOVELTY - The receiving structure has article storage box installed under seat pad of vehicle. One end of storage box is extended towards rear mud guard direction to form receiving chamber for storing battery. An upper cover is installed at upper portion of chamber. One end of receiving chamber is shielded by seat pad.    USE - Battery receiving structure of all-terrain vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of storage box is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery receiving structure in disassembled state.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a fuel cell system in a start-up operation mode during start-up. A charge material e.g. ethanol, is not supplied to a reformer (1), and a burner (2) is operated by burning of an externally supplied fuel, until a system temperature has reached a preset threshold, in a start-up phase of the mode. The material is supplied to the reformer, and generated reformate gas is supplied to the burner under bypassing of a fuel cell unit (5), until the system temperature has reached a preset shift threshold, in another start-up phase of the mode.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed), which is utilized in a motor vehicle and utilized as a fuel cell block heating station for domestic power supply, for decentrally providing heat and electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method can adjust the different start-up phases very accurately and reliably, thus achieving optimal start-up operation of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reformer (1)    Burner (2)    Fuel cell unit (5)    Reformate gas line (8)    Fuel cell supply line (20)
NOVELTY - The drive unit i.e. hybrid drive (1), has a stirling engine (9) using exhaust gases of an internal-combustion engine (2) as a heat source for driving a generator (10). The stirling engine and the generator form an integral stirling unit (12) i.e. free piston engine, with a stirling section in a common housing in which heat energy is converted into kinetic energy. The stirling unit has a generator section in which the kinetic energy is converted into electricity. A coupling mechanism transfers the kinetic energy directly from the stirling section to the generator section.    USE - Drive unit i.e. hybrid drive, for a vehicle i.e. road vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stirling engine and the generator form the integral stirling unit with the generator section in which the kinetic energy is converted into electricity, such that the stirling unit can be formed in various forms in a compact manner, thus avoiding packaging problem associated with the stirling unit. The stirling unit can be pre-mounted completely, such that the stirling unit can be mounted at the internal-combustion engine as a complete unit. The generator can be designed as a linear generator, so that the mechanical energy is convertible into the electricity by a straight-line movement of the generator, thus enabling additional building space and arrangement advantages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a drive unit.    Hybrid drive (1)    Internal-combustion engine (2)    Stirling engine (9)    Generator (10)    Integral stirling unit (12)
NOVELTY - Polymer electrolyte secondary cell (I) comprises: a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material; and a polymer electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a polymer, where the non-aqueous solvent contains a tertiary carboxylic acid ester compound (A), and the polymer is polymerized from monomers containing alkylene glycol (meth)acrylate and/or N,N-dialkyl (meth)acrylamide.    USE - (I) is useful for driving power sources of mobile appliances.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high safety against overcharging to prevent the emission of smoke or ignition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer electrolyte secondary cell (I) comprises: a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material; a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material; and a polymer electrolyte containing a non-aqueous solvent, an electrolyte salt, and a polymer, where the non-aqueous solvent contains a tertiary carboxylic acid ester compound of formula (R1-O-C(=O)-C(R4)(R2)-R3) (A) and the polymer is polymerized from monomers containing alkylene glycol (meth)acrylate and/or N,N-dialkyl (meth)acrylamide.    R1-R4 = alkyl having 4C or less.
NOVELTY - Polymer comprising repeating units of aryl sulfonyl compounds (I) is new.    USE - The polymer is useful in a membrane and an electrochemical cell, which is useful in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides fuel cells exhibiting good ionic conductivity, hydration, chemical, thermal, and mechanical stability at high temperatures, and low reactant permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer comprising repeating units of aryl sulfonyl compounds (I) of formula (-(Ar1-S(=O)2-N(M)-(S(=O)2-R1f-S(=O)2-N(M))m-S(=O)2-Ar1)p-) (II) or (-(Ar1-S(=O)2-N(M)-(S(=O)2-R1f-S(=O)2-N(M))m-S(=O)2-Ar1)p-(Ar1a)q-) (III) is new.    Ar1 = divalent group of formula (a) (optionally substituted with one or more F) or divalent group of formula (b);    Ar1a = divalent group (b), biphenyl moiety or (a);    R1f = cyclic, perfluorinated 1-20C alkylene group and optionally substituted with one or more ether oxygens or halo;    m = 1-6;    p, q = number of monomeric units in each block;    Q = S, SO2, CO or CR1R2; either    R1, R2 = branched or cyclic 1-10C perfluorinated alkyl groups; or    R1R2 = ring; and    M = one or more of monovalent cation.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) 2-methyl-4,8-dithia-cyclopenta(def)fluorene 4,4,8,8-tetraoxide compound of formula (VI); and    (2) an aryl sulfonyl compound of formula (Ar2a-S(=O)2-N(M)-(S(=O)2-R1f-S(=O)2-N(M))m-S(=O)2-Ar2a) (VII).    X, X1a = F, Cl, Br, I, methane sulfonate or trifluoromethane sulfonate; and    Ar2a = divalent group of formula (c).
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle comprises hydrogen storage unit to store hydrogen, hydrogen supply unit to remove hydrogen stored in hydrogen storage unit and to supply hydrogen with respect to fuel cell (30), odorization agent storage unit to store odorization agent, and odorization agent mixing unit to mix odorization agent removed from odorization agent storage unit with hydrogen removed from hydrogen storage unit in predetermined ratio.    USE - An electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen is detected promptly and safety in apparatus which handles hydrogen is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric vehicle comprises hydrogen storage unit to store hydrogen, hydrogen supply unit to remove hydrogen stored in hydrogen storage unit and to supply hydrogen with respect to fuel cell (30), odorization agent storage unit to store odorization agent, odorization agent mixing unit to mix odorization agent removed from odorization agent storage unit with hydrogen removed from hydrogen storage unit in predetermined ratio, and odorization agent removal unit to remove specific component of at least one part from hydrogen among components which comprise odorization agent mixed with hydrogen before supplying hydrogen with respect to fuel cell. The electric vehicle is mounted with fuel cell as power supply for drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell apparatus (10)    Hydrogen cylinder (20)    Pressure reduction valve (22)    Flow regulating valve (24)    Humidifier (26)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - The air supply apparatus (50) includes an air cleaner (1) used in supplying pure air to the engine (2) and the high voltage battery (3). One end of the air intake duct (12) connects with the engine while another end connects to the battery while branching through a cooling fan (4).    USE - Air supply apparatus for supplying air to engine and for cooling battery of hybrid vehicle and also to commercial vehicles e.g. forklift truck, shovel car.    ADVANTAGE - Increases flexibility in the positioning of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air supply apparatus for engine air intake and battery cooling. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air cleaner (1)    Engine (2)    High voltage battery (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Air intake duct (12)    Air supply apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell contains 42-144C graphene compound having hexabenzocoronene basic structure as negative electrode active material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used as power supply for electronic device, electric vehicle, internal combustion engine and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent cyclic characteristic, energy density and mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises an electrolyte containing an imidazolium ion (1) and anion, carboxylic methyl ester (1-11 wt.%) (2), and a non-aqueous solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed), for electric power of electric vehicle, and electronic device such as power tool, electrical storage apparatus, secondary battery, solar cell and motor drive.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides capacitor having excellent discharge characteristics, durability and reliability, and suppresses swelling of capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution comprises an electrolyte containing an imidazolium ion of formula (1) and anion, carboxylic methyl ester (1-11 wt.%) of formula: R6-C(=O)-O-CH3, and a non-aqueous solvent.    R1-R5=H or 1-5C monovalent hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl;and    R6=1-4C monovalent hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - The double layer capacitor (14) has square C-shaped gaskets (13a,13b) that are arranged on three sides except the side in which the lead terminal (10b) of the rectangular shape terminal board electrodes (8a,8b) are arranged. The capacitor element (6) and the terminal board electrodes are positioned in the gaskets and are fixed to the exterior film (9a,9b).    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to auxiliary power supply and uninterrupted power supply of hybrid vehicle, backup power supply of time piece during recording of non-portable video tape recorder (VTR) and communication card of portable apparatus e.g. notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning at the time of integration of capacitor element in the terminal board is easy and the occurrence of the position shifting is eliminated. The generation of equivalent-series-resistance is reduced so that the stability of the electrical double layer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Capacitor element (6)    Rectangular shape terminal board electrodes (8a,8b)    Exterior film (9a,9b)    Lead terminal (10b)    Square C-shaped gaskets (13a,13b)    Electrical double layer capacitor (14)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has electrodes (10,11) that are provided in the sides of the coil (15). The metal electrode films (6a,6b) are formed on both surfaces of the dielectric material film (5a). The thermosetting resin layer (7) is formed on the dielectric material film.    USE - Film capacitor for automotive application. Can also be used in electric equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Shrinking state of dielectric material film is suppressed by the resin layer. Improved characteristic and performance of device can be realized even when exposed to high temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the capacitor element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dielectric material film (5a)    Metal electrode films (6a,6b)    Thermosetting resin layer (7)    Electrodes (10,11)    Coil (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has thermo-element (20) which connects the heat sink (12) positioned in cooling medium path (9), battery module (1), and heat receiving board (10). The board is attached to the battery module.    USE - Temperature regulating apparatus for heat emitting element such as battery module for supplying electric power to propulsion motor for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in inverter circuit, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat transfer is made between battery module and heat sink, temperature control of battery module is performed uniformly. Since heat receiving board is attached to the battery module, the waterproof and dustproof performances can be improved. Since modules are connected with the board, the need for providing space for circulating cooling medium is avoided and thereby reducing size of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (1)    Cooling medium path (9)    Heat receiving board (10)    Heat sink (12)    Thermo-element (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has the inlets (36a,38a) and the outlets (36b,38b) which are respectively provided in the upper and lower surfaces of a separator (14) in horizontal direction, supply fuel gas and oxidizing agent. An electrode for generating electric power is horizontally provided in the inner surface of the separator so as to supply reactive gas to the anode or cathode side electrode. The bottom portion of the outlet in the gas flow path is arranged in the upward direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inlets and outlets are respectively provided in the upper and the lower surface of the separator in horizontal direction and for supply fuel gas and oxidizing agent, the back flow of water to the gas flow path is prevented effectively. Hence the effective generation of electric power is ensured and the drain property of the fuel cell stack is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell stack.    Separator (14)    Fuel gas inlet (36a)    Fuel gas outlet (36b)    Inlet for oxidizing agent (38a)    Outlet for oxidizing agent (38b)
NOVELTY - A control unit (23) turns ON switch (Q1) and charging unit (21) charges secondary battery (20), when remaining capacity of battery is less than predetermined value. A switch (Q2) is turned OFF and discharge of battery is stopped, when abnormality of discharge unit is detected. The diode (D) conducts and electric power is fed to load from discharge unit, when output voltage level of alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) converter (1) is less than forward voltage drop of diode with respect to output voltage level of discharge unit at time of failure of electric power system (AC).    USE - Direct current power distribution system.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of instantaneous power failure period is prevented, when the direct current electric power system is failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of direct current power distribution system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    AC/DC converter (1)    Secondary battery (20)    Charging unit (21)    Control unit (23)    Electric power system (AC)    Diode (D)    Switches (Q1,Q2)
NOVELTY - The system has a blower fan (2) for sucking air in a passenger compartment (6) to supply to a heating element i.e. battery (3b), for cooling. A connecting duct (5) with an end portion (8) is connected with an inner space of the passenger compartment, and another end portion (7) is connected with the heating element. An intermediate portion is provided with the blower fan, where one of the end portions of the connecting duct is provided with a liquid trapping portion that separates the air and liquid in the air to stop the liquid from entering a conducting portion/part.    USE - Cooling system for a battery (claimed) e.g. nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery, nickel hydride rechargeable battery and lithium-ion rechargeable battery, mounted on a hybrid electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has the connecting duct provided with the liquid trapping portion at one of the end portions to prevent the liquid entering the conducting portion/part while sucking the air from the passenger compartment, thus suppressing damage such as electric insulation failure, corrosion and clogging, in the batteries, and hence avoiding deterioration in the efficiency of the batteries of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a cooling system of a heating element.    Blower fan (2)    Battery (3b)    Connecting duct (5)    Passenger compartment (6)    End portions (7, 8)
NOVELTY - Ion exchange filter (46) comprises: a cartridge (48) including at least one fluid flow passage; and an anion exchange resin (54) disposed within the cartridge, where the resin is in an anionic form including at least one of bicarbonate and carbonate.    USE - The ion exchange filter is useful: in a fuel cell system, which is vehicle mounted, for treating fluid of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anion exchange resin exhibits high temperature stability along with improved mechanical stability even after repeated exposure to freeze/thaw conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell, a fluid circuit and the ion exchange filter, where the fluid circuit defines a continuous fluid flow path extending from the fuel cell to a remote location, the ion exchange filter is positioned along the fluid flow path and the anion exchange resin is in an anionic form including at least one of bicarbonate and carbonate; and    (2) a method of treating fluid of a fuel cell by contacting the fluid with the anion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of an ion exchange filter.    Ion exchange filter (46)    Cartilage (48)    Fluid inlet (50)    Fluid outlet (52)    Anion exchange resin. (54)
NOVELTY - An assembly with a box enclosure (220) cooled by a cooling fan (250), has ultracapacitor (330) and drain resistor (340) that are connected in parallel. The pack voltage, box and over temperature sensors (520,570,580) monitor the voltage and temperature of assembly respectively. A ground fault interrupt sensor (560) monitors a ground fault condition between the assembly and hybrid electric vehicle. A PLC (280) activates an ON/OFF relay (550) coupled to assembly, during normal operation of assembly. The PLC deactivates the relay to terminate the normal operation of assembly.    USE - Ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack for use in hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle propulsion system, fixed site high power load averaging and high power impulse measurements.    ADVANTAGE - The pack charge current is limited by a pre-charge resistor coupled to the assembly until the assembly reaches a minimum voltage when the ON/OFF relay is deactivated by the PLC to terminate the normal operation of assembly, thus the life and performance of pack are improved. The generation of shock to personnel's servicing the pack is prevented by the drain resistor that safely discharges the high voltage of pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack.    Box enclosure (220)    Cooling fan (250)    PLC (280)    Ultracapacitor (330)    Drain resistor (340)    Pack voltage sensor (520)    ON/OFF relay (550)    Ground fault interrupt sensor (560)    Box temperature sensor (570)    Over temperature sensor (580)
NOVELTY - A water recovery assembly comprises first cooling assembly adapted to receive and quench cool anode exhaust of fuel system to recover first portion of water including electrolyte from anode exhaust and to output quenched anode exhaust and first portion of water; and second cooling assembly adapted to receive quenched anode exhaust and to recover second portion of water from quenched anode exhaust. The second portion of water is for humidifying fuel supplied to anode. The fuel cell system has cathode, and anode adapted to receive fuel and to output anode exhaust.    USE - A water recovery assembly for use in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is capable of separating and transferring water from anode exhaust gas without requiring significant power for operation, produces water free of electrolyte thus eliminating the need for a water treating system, and provides a water recovery assembly which results in greater manufacturing and operating efficiencies in the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) a method of recovering water from anode exhaust outputted by an anode of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a water recovery assembly.    Anode exhaust path (120)    Dehumidified gas connecting path (121)    Packed tower assembly (132)    Recycle path (135)    Heat exchanger (138)
NOVELTY - A separator comprises a polymer (a1) to provide structural support, a polymer (a2) mixed with the polymer (a1) and providing an open channel for ionic transport through the separator, and a polymer (a3) interspersed with the polymer (a1) and the polymer (a2). The polymer (a3) is an insulator when a potential in the battery is lesser than a switching voltage, and a conductor when the potential in the battery is greater than the switching voltage.    USE - Separator is used for battery device (claimed), for laptop computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent electrochemical performance, capacity and strength, and protects battery from overcharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of separator.
NOVELTY - Forming catalyst particles having a target morphology, comprises: (a) providing a correlation between defoamer concentration and catalyst particle morphology; (b) determining an amount of defoamer to include in a precursor composition to obtain the target morphology based on the correlation; (c) preparing a precursor composition comprising support particles, an active phase precursor, a vehicle and a defoamer; (d) aerosolizing the precursor composition to form a flowing stream of droplets; and (e) heating the flowing stream of droplets to vaporize the vehicle and form the catalyst particles.    USE - The catalyst particles are useful as hydrogen/air fuel cell catalyst and as a direct methanol fuel cell catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The processes for forming catalyst particles afford excellent control of the morphology of the catalyst. The catalyst particle morphology and tap density can be controlled based on the amount of defoamer contained in the precursor composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Forming catalyst particles having a target morphology, comprises: (a) providing a correlation between defoamer concentration and catalyst particle morphology; (b) determining an amount of defoamer to include in a precursor composition to obtain the target morphology based on the correlation; (c) preparing a precursor composition comprising support particles, an active phase precursor, a vehicle and a defoamer; (d) aerosolizing the precursor composition to form a flowing stream of droplets; and (e) heating the flowing stream of droplets to vaporize the vehicle and form the catalyst particles, where the catalyst particles comprise an active phase disposed on the support particles and have the target morphology.
NOVELTY - The gas supply structure (100) has a nozzle (10) having a gas supply path (12), and a receptacle (20) having an inserting hole (22) into which the nozzle is inserted. The receptacle is provided with an O-ring (24) at the vicinity of the hole, and an O-ring (28) is arranged at the downstream side of gas supply path. A foreign material removal structure (26) with sliding friction coefficient measured based on JIS B 8812 is arranged closer to the hole than the O-ring (28).    USE - Gas supply structure e.g. hydrogen tank filling connector mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of foreign material into the gas supply structure can be prevented reliably and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the gas supply structure.    Nozzle (10)    Gas supply path (12)    Receptacle (20)    Inserting hole (22)    O-rings (24,28)    Foreign material removal structure (26)    Gas supply structure (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a cell monitor which detects the voltage of fuel cell. A cell voltage target value setting unit (80d) sets minimum target voltage of the cell voltage. The current to the fuel cell is limited by a current/voltage instruction value calculating unit (80e) when the detected cell voltage reaches the minimum voltage. The minimum target voltage is updated gradually by the cell voltage target value setting unit when the relationship between the detected cell voltage and minimum target voltage satisfies preset condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, robot and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Since the minimum target voltage is updated, the current limiting is performed appropriately even the cell voltage is lowered by the rapid warm-up.    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 (80)    Rapid warm-up judgment unit (80a)    Power calculation unit (80b)    Cell voltage target value setting unit (80d)    Current/voltage instruction value calculating unit (80e)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electronic control unit (ECU) that detects the output power after supplying preset amount of oxidizing gas to the fuel cell stack. The output power deviation is compared with the preset value. The output voltage of the fuel cell is controlled when the output power deviation exceeds the preset value. The driving state is transferred from low efficient driving mode to normal operation mode without controlling output voltage when the power deviation of fuel cell does not exceed preset value.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving state of the vehicle with reduced electric power generation efficiency is prevented reliably. Thus, the driving operation modes can be switched easily while optimally controlling the output voltage and output current of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the driving state transition process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel gas supply unit (71) that supplies fuel gas to a fuel gas system (72) including a fuel cell (40). A fuel gas circulation unit (110) circulates an off gas of fuel gas from fuel cell. A control unit (10) controls fuel gas circulation unit, when fuel gas supply unit supplies fuel gas into fuel gas system having a lowered fuel gas amount. The control unit controls fuel gas supply unit and fuel gas circulation unit, during execution of the intermittent operation control which halts generation of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of concentration of the fuel gas can be suppressed, when supplying fuel gas to fuel cell while executing an intermittent operation control which halts generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Fuel cell (40)    Supply unit (71)    Fuel gas system (72)    Fuel cell system (100)    Circulation unit (110)
NOVELTY - A main boosting circuit (12a) boosts output voltage of fuel cell (11) by counter electromotive force of coil (L1) based on the operation of switch (S1). A sub boosting circuit (12b) has snubber capacitor (C2) that adjusts the potential difference between both the electrodes of switch by electrical storage amount and reduces the switching loss of switch by adjusting electrical storage amount of snubber capacitor. The sub boosting circuit transmits the electricity discharged by snubber capacitor during reduction of electrical storage amount.    USE - Fuel cell system of vehicle e.g. vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Output voltage of the fuel cell can be boosted by the slow switching effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell boosting converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Main boosting circuit (12a)    Sub boosting circuit (12b)    Snubber capacitor (C2)    Coils (L1,L2)    Switches (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell (11) which generates electricity by electrochemical reaction between oxidizing agent containing oxygen and fuel gas containing hydrogen, and supplies electric power to drive motor (16). A boost device boosts the voltage outputted from fuel cell and supplies boosted voltage to drive motor. A boost control unit controls voltage boost performed by boost device according to relationship between fuel cell output voltage and voltage required by drive motor.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The switching loss by boost device is suppressed and the steady drive of drive motor and fuel cell are ensured so that the efficiency of 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).    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Drive motor (16)    Electronic control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The valve device has discharge pipe (330) having gas flow path (332) in which hydrogen flowing out of hydrogen tank flows through housing (310), when valve mechanism opens the valve. A hydrogen discharge opening (334) discharges the hydrogen flowing in gas flow path to outside. The discharge opening is formed in discharge pipe, so that the hydrogen flows in direction inclined relative to axis of gas flow path. The discharge pipe has a groove (336) into which rotational force for pivoting discharge pipe about the axis of gas flow path is input.    USE - Safety valve device used for high pressure gas tank e.g. hydrogen tank for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The direction of discharge of high-pressure gas to be discharged from high-pressure gas tank can be easily adjusted by the input of rotational force. The high pressure can be made to collide with road surface directly and the diffusivity of high pressure gas can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the safety valve device.    Housing (310)    Discharge pipe (330)    Gas flow path (332)    Hydrogen discharge opening (334)    Groove (336)
NOVELTY - The tube has a set of strakes equally spaced and formed longitudinally within a reaction chamber. A set of reactant conduits purveys reactants to corresponding reactant manifolds in an injector (11). An alkaline metal reactant is injected into center of the chamber. Water orifices of the injector is equally spaced and positioned around centrally positioned orifices of the injector. A set of reactant orifices is equally spaced and positioned around an outer perimeter of the water orifices, where the injected alkaline metal is an alloy of potassium and sodium.    USE - Ferrous metal tube i.e. tuyere, for generating electricity and producing a nitrated product and a commercial organic chemical.    ADVANTAGE - The tube allows hydrolysis oxidation reactions that are exothermic and vigorously kinetic, thus providing necessary conditions for an effective low input energy to produce ionic stream for generating electricity by shearing electron charges from strake tips within the tube and transferring to collecting surfaces of cathode and anode ionic capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a generator assembly illustrating tuyere capacitor bank and ceramic thermal insulators and a magnetic coil section.    Injector (11)    Dielectric capacitors (13)    Ceramic thermal insulators (33)    Capacitor housing (34)    Duct (40)    Outlet duct (41)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (22) provided with an oxygen-containing gas flow field part (34) for supplying an oxygen-containing gas to a cathode (26). A fuel gas flow field part (36) for supplying a fuel gas to an anode (28) generates electricity by electrochemical reactions of the oxygen-containing gas and the fuel gas. An oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (14) supplies the oxygen-containing gas to the oxygen-containing gas flow field part. A dilution apparatus (20) dilutes the fuel gas, which is suctioned by a pressure reduction apparatus (18).    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system fills a fuel gas flow field part and an oxygen-containing gas flow field part with the oxygen-containing gas in a short period of time, stops the operation of a fuel cell rapidly and reliably, improves power generation performance and electrode catalyst layer performance, and efficiently starts operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for stopping operation of a fuel cell system    (2) a method for starting operation of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (14)    Pressure reduction apparatus (18)    Dilution apparatus (20)    Fuel cell (22)    Cathode (26)    Anode (28)    Oxygen-containing gas flow field part (34)    Fuel gas flow field part (36)
NOVELTY - The battery (30) has a set of cells electrically interconnected to each other. A phase-changing material (32) is melted when operating temperature of the battery is above threshold temperature. The material is solidified when the operating temperature of the battery is below the threshold temperature. A sealed container (34) comprises an air gap, which allows expansion and contraction of the material. An electric heater is placed above the cells, and an inner casing (22) surrounds the cells. A set of cooling plates (16) is placed adjacent to the corresponding cell.    USE - Battery e.g. current high-temperature battery such as sodium nickel chloride battery, for an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle and non-vehicle application i.e. marine application. Uses include but are not limited to a locomotive, an off-highway mining vehicle, a crane, a bus and an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery minimizes large temperature drops and spikes in an effective manner. The size of the battery is reduced such that the battery is uniformly heated/cooled by using the electric heater and cooling plates. The battery improves heating and cooling capabilities, and minimizes unnecessary operating temperature swings. The cooling system of the battery prevents overheat of the battery by maintaining the operating temperature of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery.    Cooling plate (16)    Inner casing (22)    Battery (30)    Phase-changing material (32)    Sealed container (34)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises electrode structure including cathode, anode and electrolyte provided between cathode and anode; a fuel gas passage to conduct fuel to the anode; air passage to conduct air to cathode; separator to supply fuel to fuel gas passage; and water channel (10) to allow flow of water and permit water to pass into the separator. The water channel includes hollow structure having inner surface and polymers having polymer chains (14, 16), where one end of each of polymer chains is connected to inner surface and capable of forming entanglement (11, 12) bindable to water molecules.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell ceases flow of water in water channel when the fuel cell is shut down, thus polymeric material in the interior of the channel can then spread out and occupy more of the channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are illustrative representations of polymer chain structure in water channel of fuel cell.    Water channel (10)    Entanglement (11, 12)    Polymer chains (14, 16)
NOVELTY - The solid proton conductor comprises a polymer providing a proton source, a polymer solvent providing a proton path, and an additive. A molar ratio of the polymer and the polymer solvent is 3:1-1:10. The additive consists of acid treated oxide nanoparticles and acid treated oxide nanorods. The solid proton conductor comprises 1-30 parts by weight of the additive based on 100 parts by weight of the total weight of the polymer and the polymer solvent.    USE - The solid proton conductor is useful in an electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell in various fields such as for powering consumer electronics, computers and vehicles, and useful in other cells such as a lithium cell and a photochemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid proton conductor has good proton conductivity in non-humidified conditions and good electron transporting capability at room temperature thus efficiently manufacturing the electrolyte membrane without using a liquid medium such as water and phosphoric acid and preventing the reduction of the mechanical strength and durability of the electrolyte membrane caused by repetition of expansion and the shrinkage of electrolyte membrane including the liquid medium and leakage of water generated by fuel cell reactions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an operational mechanism of a proton conductor.
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen inlet (1) equipped with a self-sealing joint (2). A hydrogen outlet (4) and an oxygen outlet (5) are equipped with closed electromagnetic valves (6a, 6b) supplied by an auxiliary starting power unit (7) and a fuel cell main body (3).    USE - Moisture retention system for a non-self-humidifying membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, convenient control and low cost, and can humidify the non-self-humidifying membrane fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a non-self-humidifying membrane fuel cell moisture retention system.    Hydrogen inlet (1)    Self-sealing joint (2)    Fuel cell main body (3)    Hydrogen outlet (4)    Oxygen outlet (5)    Closed electromagnetic valves (6a, 6b)    Auxiliary starting power unit (7)
NOVELTY - The present invention is an indirect-locked type fuel cell, which has a pair of housings, a pair of indirect-oppressing blocks, a pair of channel plates, a catalyst component, and plural locking components. Each housing has plural locking holes located at the periphery, and a center-positioning recess part. The center-positioning recess part has a predetermined depth. Each indirect-oppressing block has a predetermined thickness and corresponds to the center-positioning recess part. The predetermined thickness is greater than the predetermined depth. Each channel plate has an inner surface and an outer surface, and a pair of channels is provided on two opposed inner surfaces, and the outer surfaces of the pair of channel plates contact the pair of indirect-oppressing blocks respectively. The catalyst component is sandwiched by the pair of channel plates to generate the chemical reaction for electrical power. The plural locking components penetrate through plural locking holes respectively. Thus, by compelling and tightening indirectly, the locking force is concentrated on the center portion, which eliminates the effect of inherent deformation or deformation due to heat.
NOVELTY - The present invention is a condenser structure comprising: a plate body and at least one condensing member. The condensing members are arranged on the plate body, and each condensing member comprises a first fin set and a second fin set. The first and second fin sets are disposed at intervals on the surface of the plate body, and each fin set has plural fins. The spaces between the adjacent fins of each fin set form plural channels. Gaseous water passes through the channels. The plural channels of the first fin set and the plural channels of the second fin set together form a fluid field having a""U""or""inverted-U""or""V""or""inverted-V""shape.
NOVELTY - A battery system comprises a battery pack comprising cells (300a-b). The cells in each battery pack are electrically connected by physical contact between electrical terminals (5800a-b) of adjacent cells. A resistive heater is attached to the terminals in the battery pack to warm the cells to a more optimum operating temperature in response to a sensed temperature.    USE - Battery system for vehicle, e.g. electric and/or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery system has high power output, performance, longevity, reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery cell interconnection structure having overcurrent protection substructure.    Cells (300a-b)    Electrical terminals (5800a-b)    Conduction chamber (5805)    Collection chamber (5810)    Opening (5815)
NOVELTY - The brake system has an operating pedal (1), a brake force booster, a hydraulic master brake cylinder (11) and a hydraulic brake (15). A hydraulic brake force booster (12) is provided as brake force booster. The hydraulic brake force booster remains in connection with a pressure reservoir (7). The hydraulic brake force booster and the hydraulic master brake cylinder are arranged in the area of a vehicle floor or under a vehicle floor.    USE - Brake system for fuel cell, hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic brake force booster and the hydraulic master brake cylinder are arranged in the area of a vehicle floor or under a vehicle floor, and thus enable to provide simple hydraulic brake force booster.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a brake system for fuel cell, hybrid or electric vehicle.    Operating pedal (1)    Pressure reservoir (7)    Hydraulic master brake cylinder (11)    Hydraulic brake force booster (12)    Hydraulic brake (15)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has purified water channel that circulates purified water into the cell (101) from feed pipe (3). The floating structure moves up and down according to the level of liquid in battery and a valve opens/closes the purified water channel based on the movement of floating structure. The floating structure moves to predetermined upper position and the valve closes purified water channel when the liquid level in battery reaches predetermined upper limit.    USE - Water supply system for battery pack used for vehicle such as truck, passenger car, and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The water supply operation can be performed efficiently and reliably using the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the water supply system.    Water supply system (1)    Purified water container (2)    Feed pipe (3)    Suspension tool (5)    Cell (101)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a photo sensor (25) that detects the status of battery (10). A transmission unit transmits the status signal received from photo sensor, to receiving unit. A display device (15) displays the status of battery based on the signal received by receiving unit.    USE - Display system used for indicating status of vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The status of battery can be detected and indicated reliably, using the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery status indicating display system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display system (1)    Battery (10)    Display device (15)    Photo sensor (25)    Electric wire (LN)
NOVELTY - The casing has a saucer or box-shaped lower part (2.1) for retaining a battery (1). A cover (2.2) is attached to the lower part using an integral hinge. The lower part and the cover are formed from closed-cell foamed material e.g. polyethylene foamed material, in a single layer, where the lower part and the cover are deep-drawn molded parts. The lower part is provided with a projection. The cover has an undercut, which is associated with the projection of the lower part such that the cover is gripped in a form fit manner in a closed condition.    USE - Heat insulating casing e.g. one-piece heat insulating casing and two-piece heat insulating casing, for use in a motor vehicle to protect a battery from radiant heat of an engine.    ADVANTAGE - The lower part and the cover are formed from closed-cell foamed material e.g. polyethylene foamed material, in the single layer, where the lower part and the cover are deep-drawn molded parts, thus providing good insulating effect, and enabling manufacturing of the casing in a cost effective manner while reducing the weight of the casing and enabling recycling of the casing in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective, exploded view of a two piece heat insulating battery casing with a battery.    Battery (1)    Saucer or box-shaped lower part (2.1)    Cover (2.2)    Opening (4)    Dents (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The device has a streamlined and elongated probe (9) inserted in an automatic refilling type topping up cap upto a depth related to a lower threshold level of an electrolyte (10). A control circuit (15) is connected to the probe, warning LED and to terminals (5a, 6a) of electrodes (5, 6). The control circuit activates the LEDs while detecting an imbalance in the difference of potential between the electrodes and the probe. The control circuit and the LED are arranged in a box (7) mounted across the top-up cap. The box is provided with a small upper cover (2).    USE - Automatic monitoring device for monitoring an electrolyte level in an electric accumulator (claimed) for traction, that is utilized for propulsion of an electric motor vehicle e.g. forklift and electric locomotive. Uses include but are not limited to a plant, building site, warehouse and Railway Park.    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently and rapidly detects whether the accumulator requires topping up, thus simplifying the checking operation to increase the chance of topping up operations being performed promptly while obtaining an immediate detection of the drop of the liquid electrolyte level. The device is simple in design and inexpensive to manufacture. The device is self-powered through the connection to the anode and to the cathode of the electric accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric accumulator comprising a warning device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an automatic monitoring device.    Upper cover (2)    Electrodes (5, 6)    Terminals (5a, 6a)    Box (7)    Streamlined and elongated probe (9)    Electrolyte (10)    Control circuit (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has several solar power generation panels (3) arranged in parallel on an upper surface of a folding panel (2). An outdoor electrical socket (5) provided in a side wall of a residential housing (1), is electrically connected to a charging device (4) electrically connected to the generation panels. The socket is electrically connected to a battery of an electric vehicle (A) for charging, while fixing the generation panel to the surface of folding panel through a fixing portion such that the generation panel is inclined at an inclination angle of 8-15 degrees .    USE - Solar power generator arrangement structure installed in housing.    ADVANTAGE - The large amount of sunlight energy can be acquired with high efficiency, the fall of electric power generation due to the increase of temperature in summer can be prevented, and the production cost and power consumption of the solar power generator can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar power generator arrangement structure.    Residential housing (1)    Folding panel (2)    Solar power generation panel (3)    Charging device (4)    Outdoor electrical socket (5)    Electric vehicle (A)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an electrical machine (A) e.g. alterno-starter, and an electrical network (R) e.g. network of motor vehicle, for supplying power to consuming units. A switchable electric storage unit (S1) comprises electric storage elements e.g. capacitors, to provide variable voltage. The storage elements are switched successively, such that the storage unit provides controlled voltage. A battery (S2) is connected in parallel to the storage unit.    USE - Electric circuit for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, bus or tramcar. Can also be used for a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The storage elements provide different voltage levels in nominal operation, thus allowing the circuit to operate at different voltage levels, without requiring direct current/direct current converter. The storage elements are switched successively, such that the storage unit provides controlled voltage close to set point voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an architecture illustrating switchable electric storage elements assembled in parallel with a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrical machine (A)    Branches (B1, B2)    Switches (C2, C3)    Electrical network (R)    Switchable electric storage unit (S1)    Battery (S2)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an electrical network for supplying power to consuming units, where the network comprising electric branches connected to ground potential. An electrical storage unit (S1) e.g. capacitor, is assembled on one of the branches for providing variable voltage. A battery (S2) is assembled on another branch of the electrical network for providing constant voltage. The storage unit is connected to an alterno-starter (A) via a switch (C1).    USE - Electric circuit for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, bus or tramcar. Can also be used for a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage unit is connected to the alterno-starter via the switch and provides variable voltage, thus allowing the circuit to operate at different voltage levels, without requiring direct current/direct current converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of simple parallel type architecture of an electric circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Alterno-starter (A)    Switches (C1, C2)    Electrical storage unit (S1)    Battery (S2)    Potential (Ur)
NOVELTY - The device has a cable (10) with an end oriented in a cable longitudinal direction (11), where an electric current that is to be determined flows through the cable. An electrical sensor resistor (14) determines the electric current flowing through the cable, where the sensor resistor is electrical conductively connected with the cable through a contact surface (15). The contact surface is oriented parallel to the cable longitudinal direction. The sensor resistor is electrical conductively contacted with another cable (16) through another contact surface (17).    USE - Device for determining an electric current at an energy storage i.e. battery, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable and the sensor resistor are arranged on the top of each other, so that an electric conductive connection is produced between the cable and the sensor resistor easily, thus reducing the manufacturing costs and simplifying the production of the device, while improving robustness and tightness of the device. The sensor resistor can be pressed or eventually compacted between the cable ends by applying large forces on the connection, thus facilitating the electrically conductive contact between the cable and the sensor resistor at an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a current sensor device with leading-through pins as contacting elements.    Cables (10, 16)    Cable longitudinal direction (11)    Electrical sensor resistor (14)    Contact surfaces (15, 17)    Pin (22)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (8) has a main gas nozzle (10) and an auxiliary gas nozzle (13) arranged to be flowed through by a main gas stream and by an auxiliary gas stream, respectively. The main and auxiliary nozzles lead into a common acceleration chamber (12) such that a momentum transfer takes place from an auxiliary gas to a main gas during operation. The auxiliary nozzle extends parallel to a wall of the main nozzle and the chamber in an outlet area upstream of the chamber in a flow direction (9). The auxiliary nozzle extends only in sections in a circumferential direction around the main nozzle.    USE - Momentum exchanger for a gas supply arrangement i.e. recirculation branch, of a fuel cell system (all claimed), which is utilized as a mobile generator of a vehicle and for supplying a power train with electricity, for accelerating and/or increasing pressure of a main gas stream by an auxiliary gas stream such as fuel e.g. hydrogen, gas.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary gas nozzle extends only in sections in the circumferential direction around the main gas nozzle, thus manufacturing the exchanger in a cost-effective manner and effectively operating the exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a momentum exchanger along a flow direction.    Momentum exchanger (8)    Flow direction (9)    Main gas nozzle (10)    Common acceleration chamber (12)    Auxiliary gas nozzle (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves treating a fuel cell substrate (10) i.e. passivated metal-bipolar plate (14), to form a passive layer (12) with a thickness of 3 nanometers by contacting the substrate with a nitric acid solution and by soaking the substrate in deionized water. A heat treatment is applied on the substrate above 400 degrees Celcius. An electrically conductive coating is precipitated over the substrate, where the coating exhibits a thickness of 0.1-to 50 nanometers. The substrate is laid over a gas diffusion medium layer, where the coating is made of gold, platinum, ruthenium or iridium.    USE - Method for manufacturing a fuel cell substrate i.e. passivated metal bipolar plate, in a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, stack in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces contact resistance of the bipolar plate with the gas diffusion medium, and achieves high corrosion resistance in the fuel cell environment, thus achieving a high efficiency and durability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a product including a fuel cell substrate with a passive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method of manufacturing a passivated metal-bipolar plate.    Fuel cell substrate (10)    Passive layer (12)    Passivated metal-bipolar plate (14)    Sheet metals (20, 22)    Channels (24)
NOVELTY - A template for ceramic porous structure is partially infused with liquid comprising ceramic precursor. The precursor is heated to preset temperature to form ceramic having interconnected channels and average pore size of less than 300 mu m, determined by mercury porosimetry. The template comprises polyurethane. The precursor comprises alumina or zirconia.    USE - Manufacture of ceramic porous structure used for operating electrochemical devices (claimed) such as fuel cells. Can also be used in kiln furniture, filters, catalyst supports, carriers for absorbents, insulators, and separators.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic porous structure has favorable porosity with respect to gaseous molecules and/or liquids to be transported, and resistivity with respect to non-wetting liquid such as liquid tin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate is made from two stamped metal covers (9,10) and two ceramic materials (8) that serves ceramic insulating grooves, and with two corrugated shaped at the middle of two stamped metal covers. The ceramic materials defines each cell at the contact end of the protrusions on the surfaces of the stamped metal covers.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a low cost and easy to make lightweight bipolar plate with high temperature resistance, high electric conductivity, good heat dissipation, good impact-resistant effect and outstanding sealing effect. Shortens start-up lag by externally pre-heating the metal sheet to heat up the fuel cell stack in short period. Provides ceramic materials to insolate the anode and cathode electrodes and block the leaking passage. Offers reduction in the thermal cracking conductivity of the bipolar plate of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the metal framework.    Ribs (7)    Ceramic materials (8)    Metal covers (9,10)    Inlets (41,51)    Metal framework (101)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has an electrode (102) arranged opposite to an electrode (101), and a separator (103) arranged between the electrodes. A cell (105) is set to accommodate the electrodes and the separator. An electrolytic solution (104) is filled into the inner space of the cell, such that the electrodes and the separator are immersed. A carbon nanotube (CNT) film structure comprising several CNT films stacked and packed closely by van der Waals attractive force is provided with respect to the electrodes.    USE - Electrolytic capacitor used as batteries or fuel cells in various electric circuits.    ADVANTAGE - A flexible electrolytic capacitor which has stable and high electric conductivity, good charging/discharging property, and high volumetric capacitance density, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the electrolytic capacitor.    Electrolytic capacitor (10)    Electrodes (101,102)    Separator (103)    Electrolytic solution (104)    Cell (105)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformation module (10) contains tube (2) including oxygen-permeation film formed in tubular shape and having opening (a,b) at both ends. The inner side of tube contains combustion catalyst and modification catalyst, which are distributed at opening side (a) opposite to opening side (b) of tube.    USE - Fuel reformation module is used for hydrogen-producing apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing apparatus containing fuel reformation module has improved hydrogen generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-producing apparatus (1). The hydrogen-producing apparatus comprising the fuel reformation module includes an introducing portion (6) to introduce fuel into fuel refining module, and a discharge portion (8) which discharges production gas obtained by fuel refining module. The fuel reformation module is provided such that combustion catalyst is arranged in introduction portion side and reforming catalyst is arranged in discharge portion side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of hydrogen-producing apparatus.    Hydrogen-producing apparatus (1)    Tube (2)    Combustion catalyst layer (4a)    Modification catalyst layer (4b)    Introducing portion (6)    Discharge portion (8)    Fuel reformation module (10)
NOVELTY - The composite body material comprises at least 1 type of metal carbide having Gibbs'free energy in a carbonization reaction that is less than the Gibbs'free energy in the carbonization reaction of silicon. A composite body has a coating layer which consists of the metal carbide, and exists in at least one surface region of silicon particle.    USE - Composite body and complex material for electrode structure of electrical storage device (all claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell and lithium ion capacitor used for supplying power to portable equipment. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, video camera, digital camera, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary cell with high capacity due to high abundance ratio of active material in negative electrode. Improves cycling characteristics by suppressing swelling of the heterogeneous silicon during charging and discharging by aggregating the metal carbide layer or metal nitride layer bars between silicon particles. Eliminates accumulation of impurities such as silicon oxide layer, in the interface of the metal carbide layer or metal nitride layer, and silicon particles, thus improving electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of composite body and complex material.
NOVELTY - The surface of rod-shaped electrically conductive aluminum material (1) is covered with carbon. The length of rod-shaped material is set in the range of about 1-1000 mu m and the diameter of rod-shaped material is set in the range of 10nm-10 mu m.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) for vehicle e.g. car, mobile phone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High output and high capacitance positive electrode is provided. The electroconductivity property of lithium ion secondary cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural views of the positive electrode for lithium ion secondary cell.    Rod-shaped electrically conductive aluminum material (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Positive electrode collector (20)    Positive electrode (100)
NOVELTY - A dilution device (20) is arranged in the fuel cell case (10) of the fuel cell stack (12). The dilution device is made of high insulation resin. The high insulation pipes (33,34) of dilution device are arranged in the exhaust flow path of fuel cell stack and the pipes are made of resin.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell mounting type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of connection pipes for connecting the dilution device and fuel cell stack is eliminated and the number of components of the fuel cell system and piping distance are reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell case (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Humidifier (13)    Dilution device (20)    High insulation pipes (33,34)
NOVELTY - The system has a circulation piping (32) through which the hydrogen-off gas flows. The circulation piping has an inlet tube (60) which is positioned symmetrically inside the hydrogen-gas supply piping (31). The inlet tube has inlets (64,66) for passing the hydrogen-off gas to the supply piping, so that the hydrogen gas flowing in the supply piping and the hydrogen-off gas flowing in the inlet tube are mixed and distributed to the distribution paths (31A,31B).    USE - Fluid distribution system for fuel cell system (claimed) used in electric power generation system of vehicles such as electric train, vessel, aircraft, walking robot, and buildings such as residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration is equalized after mixing the hydrogen gas and hydrogen-off gas and the uniform distribution of mixed gas is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of fuel distribution system and circumference of branch portion of fuel distribution system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply piping (31)    Distribution paths (31A,31B)    Circulation piping (32)    Inlet tube (60)    Inlets (64,66)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has switch valves (37a,38a) for blocking or allowing supply of oxidation gas to branched flow paths (33x,33y). The buffer portions (37d,38d) are provided in the branched flow paths (33xa,33ya), for storing the oxidation gas supplied to cutoff valves (37,38) provided in an air supply flow path (33) and air discharge flow path (34). A control unit (4) controls the switch valves for supplying the oxidation gas to branched flow paths (33xa,33ya) during stopping of system.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for moving structures such as robot, vessel, aircraft, etc., and for power generation in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The valve closing state of the cutoff valves after system breakdown at air supply and air discharge flow paths is maintained efficiently for long period of time.    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)    Air supply flow path (33)    Branched flow paths (33x,33y,33xa,33ya)    Air discharge flow path (34)    Cutoff valves (37,38)    Switch valves (37a,38a)    Buffer portions (37d,38d)
NOVELTY - A compressor (31) receives oxidation gas through a filter (30). The compressor compresses and supplies the oxidation gas to the cutoff-valves (37-39) provided in the air supply flow path (33), air discharge flow path (34), humidifier bypass flow path (36) through branched flow paths (33x-33z), respectively. The cutoff-valves provide the oxidation gas to a fuel cell (2). The switch valves (37a-39a) and the degassing valves (37b,37c,38b,38c,39b,39c) maintain an opening/closing state of the cutoff-valves. A control unit (4) controls the switch and degassing valves.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in power generation equipment for buildings, various moving bodies such as robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the oxidation gas is sent into the branched flow paths after compression, the switch valves and degassing valves can be warmed by high temperature of the oxidation gas. Thus even under low temperatures the switch valves and degassing valves can maintain the opening/closing state of the cutoff-valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (4)    Filter (30)    Compressor (31)    Air supply flow path (33)    Branched flow paths (33x,33y,33z)    Air discharge flow path (34)    Humidifier bypass flow path (36)    Cutoff-valves (37-39)    Switch valves (37a-39a)    Degassing valves (37b,37c,38b,38c,39b,39c)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has pump (32) to pump cooling water into the cooling water flow path (31) and a radiator (35) to cool the water. The ion exchanger (34) reduces the electric conductivity of the water and a control unit (6) controls the circulation of the water in the cooling water path. The temperature of the water is reduced by the control unit after shutdown of the fuel cell (2) based on the value of ion content in the water.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ion elution during the shutdown of system is provided and the electric conductivity of water is reduced. Hence the performance of the fuel cell system is improved at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (6)    Cooling water flow path (31)    Pump (32)    Ion exchanger (34)    Radiator (35)
NOVELTY - An anode circulation line (5) circulates unreacted discharge fuel gas from anode exit to anode entrance side of fuel cell stack (1). A water separator (6) separates water from discharge fuel gas flowing through anode circulation line. A branch element (10) is provided in anode entrance side of fuel cell stack, that is connected through a branch piping (11) to the water separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid in downstream pipe is guided to a water separator without forcedly operating circulation path such that liquid is discharged efficiently and the electric power generation by the fuel cell stack is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode circulation line (5)    Water separator (6)    Branch element (10)    Branch piping (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has cells (2) that are laminated to form a cell laminated structure (3). The terminal plates (4) are arranged on both the outer sides of lamination direction of cell laminated structure. The insulators (5) are arranged on both the outer sides of the terminal plates. A far-infrared generator (10) is arranged so that the cells of predetermined range are surrounded from both ends in lamination direction of the cell laminated structure. The cell of edge portion vicinity of the cell laminated structure is irradiated by the far-infrared ray.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric power generation system for moving structures such as vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train or walking robot and electric power generation system for building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell of the edge portion vicinity of the cell laminated structure can be heated easily using the far-infrared generator, the water content in the cells can be heated and can be removed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2)    Cell laminated structure (3)    Terminal plates (4)    Insulators (5)    Far-infrared generator (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (20) generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas. An oxidation gas piping system (30) has oxidation gas supply line (31) to supply oxidation gas to fuel cell, and oxidation-off gas emission pipe (32) to discharge oxidation-off gas emitted by fuel cell. A cooler (36) is arranged on emission pipe such that cooled oxidation-off gas passes humidifier (34) provided on supply line. The humidifier humidifies oxidation gas using oxidation-off gas having moisture content generated during electrochemical reaction.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and for building.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification performance of the humidifier is improved. Hence the uniformly humidified oxidation gas can be supplied to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Oxidation gas piping system (30)    Oxidation gas supply line (31)    Oxidation-off gas emission pipe (32)    Humidifier (34)    Cooler (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has liquid port (3) with liquid opening stopper (4). A conductive layer (7) is formed on surface of cover (2) so that circumference of the liquid port is surrounded in annular form. The conductive layer is electrically connected with negative electrode terminal (5). A water repellant layer is formed in gap of conductive layer and liquid port. The surface of conductive layer is coated with porous water repellant material.    USE - Lead storage battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of battery due to electrostatic discharge spark is prevented. Hence the reliability of the lead storage battery is improved. The workability of the battery is improved by preventing the corrosion of conductive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a external view and cross-sectional view of the Lead storage battery.    Battery case (1)    Cover (2)    Liquid port (3)    Liquid opening stopper (4)    Negative electrode terminal (5)    Conductive layer (7)
NOVELTY - A regulator (34) regulates the pressure of fuel gas in a gas supply path (31). The regulator has a diaphragm (60) that is provided in a casing (50), a pressure regulation chamber (S1) supplied with fuel gas and a pressure chamber (S2). An injector (35) provided in the gas supply path in the downstream of the regulator, adjusts the supply state of the fuel gas and supplies fuel gas to a fuel cell. A gas flow path (35a) of the injector is connected at the side of the pressure regulation chamber so as to oppose the diaphragm.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, etc. and for generation of electric power for building.    ADVANTAGE - The pulsation of fuel gas produced by the drive of the injector is suppressed with the diaphragm. Since the diaphragm of the existing regulator is used, the enlargement the fuel cell system can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the regulator and injector of the fuel cell system.    Gas supply path (31)    Regulator (34)    Injector (35)    Gas flow path (35a)    Casing (50)    Diaphragm (60)    Regulation chamber (S1)    Pressure chamber (S2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has several disc springs (8,9) that presses the laminations (20) of the fuel cell single cell (10) from the lamination direction. Several adjustment mechanisms (2,5) jointly adjust the pressure of the springs simultaneously.    USE - Fuel cell stack for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burden of adjusting the pressure of each spring by the operator is eliminated, as the adjustment mechanisms jointly adjust the pressure of the springs simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Adjustment mechanisms (2,5)    Disc springs (8,9)    Fuel cell single cell (10)    Laminations (20)
NOVELTY - A microswitch (13) mounted in the middle of a movable block (12) attached to the battery monitoring apparatus (3) detects the displacement of the movable block due to the internal pressure of the lithium ion battery. A cylindrical guide (15) regulates the displacement direction of the movable block, while the microswitch detects the displacement of the movable block.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus for e.g. closed type battery and closed assembled battery (both claimed), such as lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable terminals such as mobile phone, and for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure rise inside the closed type battery can be reliably detected regardless of the material and thickness of the battery case, as the internal pressure detector is mounted inside the sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the internal pressure detector in the battery monitoring apparatus.    Battery monitoring apparatus (3)    Upper cover (11)    Movable block (12)    Microswitch (13)    Cylindrical guide (15)
NOVELTY - An alkali-form fuel cell consists of an electric-power generation portion comprising an anode catalyst electrode (3) to which a fuel solution containing alcohol component is supplied, a cathode catalyst electrode to which an oxidizing agent is supplied, and an anion-exchange film type electrolytic membrane arranged between the electrodes. The anode catalyst electrode contains an alcohol oxidation catalyst (9) and titanium oxide (10).    USE - Alkali-form fuel cell is used for electric power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali-form fuel cell has improved output characteristics provided by addition of titanium oxide to the alcohol oxidation catalyst of the anode catalyst electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali-form fuel cell consists of an electric-power generation portion comprising an anode catalyst electrode to which a fuel solution containing alcohol component is supplied, a cathode catalyst electrode to which an oxidizing agent is supplied, and an anion-exchange film type electrolytic membrane arranged between the electrodes. The anode catalyst electrode contains an alcohol oxidation catalyst and titanium oxide. The alcohol component is ethanol or methanol. The alcohol oxidation catalyst consists of nickel, cobalt and/or iron, or platinum and ruthenium. The content of titanium oxide in the anode catalyst electrode is 50 wt.% or less with respect to the total weight of catalyst and titanium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode catalyst electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode catalyst electrode (3)    Electrolyte (8)    Alcohol oxidation catalyst (9)    Titanium oxide (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a by pass channel that that guides a portion of cathode gas that flows through a gas supply path of a fuel cell to discharge path. A by pass valve controls the amount of cathode gas that by passes. A processing unit performs butting processing of air, when totally closing by pass valve. The butting process of air is forced to terminate, when the instruction for opening the by pass valve is received. The opening degree of the by pass valve is adjusted according to the received instruction by a control unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the air is optimally controlled according to the operating state of the fuel cell. The abnormality generated in the fuel cell due to the excess air stoichiometry is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control process of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pair of electrodes that are arranged on the sides of a membrane electrode assembly (31) to form a cell (2). Rigid elements (4) of higher rigidity than the electrodes are arranged on sides of cell. Support elements of same structure as that of electrodes are arranged in the gap between cell and rigid element.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric power generation system used in residential building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss in the edge of cell can be suppressed and the fall in cell voltage can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of an edge of the fuel cell.    Cell (2)    Edge portion of cell (2a)    Rigid element (4)    Membrane electrode assembly (31)    Hydrogen gas flow path (35)    Oxidation gas flow path (37)
NOVELTY - A output portion (4) connected to load, has terminals (4a,4b) connected to battery modules connected in series such that one side (3A-1-3A-3) of battery module is positioned away from output portion. Each battery module has battery cells positioned between positive and negative electrode terminals (3a,3b). The battery cells are stacked in even number of lamination sheets, such that positive and negative electrode terminals are arranged alternatively along same direction. A switching unit (35) arranged near output portion, is connected to adjacent battery cell.    USE - Battery pack for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection length extending between the switching unit and the battery module, is reduced as the battery modules are stacked in even number of lamination sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode terminals of battery module (3a,3b)    One side of battery module (3A-1-3A-3)    Output portion (4)    Terminals of output portion (4a,4b)    Switching unit (35)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode active material layer (15) is provided with several columnar elements (13) that are protruded towards outer side from surface of collector (11). A portion of collector surface is covered by thin-film element (14) of negative electrode active material layer containing silicon or tin. The lithium supply direction (17) is inclined with respect to axial direction (18) of columnar element, when the lithium is supplied to each columnar element by dry-type forming method.    USE - Manufacturing method of negative electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, handheld game machine, notebook personal computer (PC), for vehicle mounted power supplies for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lithium supply direction is inclined with respect to axial direction of columnar element, surface of thin-film element is hidden in the shadow of columnar element among the negative electrode active material layers formed in collector surface. Hence lithium is appropriately supplied to the surface of columnar element, and the adhesion of lithium to surface of thin-film element or collector is suppressed. The peeling of collector at time of charging/discharging and generation of wrinkle are prevented. The cycling characteristic and reliability of battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view which explains the manufacturing process of negative electrode.    Collector (11)    Columnar elements (13)    Thin-film element (14)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Lithium supply direction (17)    Axial direction (18)
NOVELTY - The power supply device accommodates several battery modules (1) that are arranged in a case (2). The battery module has several unit cells (3) that are linearly connected. The identification code (4) describing electrical property of unit cell is arranged in each unit cell linearly and displayed on surface of each unit cell.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles such as hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device can read the information such as identification code of the battery efficiently without rotating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device.    Battery module (1)    Case (2)    Unit cell (3)    Identification code (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves starting pre-charge of a smoothing capacitor (C1) while increasing the supply voltage from a battery (32) gradually. The battery is charged through the smoothing capacitor by supply of electric current from the power supply, after performing pre-charge of smoothing capacitor.    USE - Charging method of battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of rush current at the time of charging of battery is suppressed reliably without need of rush current limiting element, by initially pre-charging the smoothing capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of charging control circuit of battery in hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverters (23,24)    Bidirectional converter (31)    Battery (32)    Electrical socket for external power supplies (40)    Smoothing capacitor (C1)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a cooler (31) for cooling electronic component, which is protruded at the case side (21a) from the inside of a case (21). A hook (56) and a connector (51) are protruded from the case side, where the lengths of the hook and connector are larger than the cooler.    USE - Cooling structure of electric power control unit mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle (EV), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component can be protected while preventing the damage to the cooler of the cooling structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the engine compartment.    Case (21)    Case side (21a)    Cooler (31)    Connector (51)    Hook (56)
NOVELTY - The magnet set is connected to an impeller. The impeller and magnet set are aligned by the central shaft and are rotated coaxially. A stator (66) is arranged in the chamber. The stator coils and magnet set generate the axial magnetic flux to rotate the impeller for transporting the fluid from a suction port to a discharge port.    USE - Ultra-thin miniature pump for use in liquid cooling system, transporting device of fuel cell and artificial heart for transporting fluid such as coolant, fuel and blood.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-leakage capability, heat dissipation capability are improved. The size of the pump is reduced. The high rotating torque is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the miniature pump.    Pump (60)    Rotor (64)    Stator (66)    Joint surface (74)    Groove (78)
NOVELTY - The solar system has a sunlight tracking arrangement comprising a horizontal driving unit that drives a frame (12) to be rotated on a supporting base (11), to adjust a solar panel (13) with respect to direction of sunlight. A vertical driving unit lifts the solar panel in upward direction, until the solar panel is folded perpendicular to the direction of sunlight, and drops the solar panel, until the solar panel is pivotally folded to overlap with the rotational frame located at the storage position.    USE - Collapsible solar system mounted on roof of recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel can be folded and extended easily and installation cost of the solar system can be reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the collapsible solar system.    Supporting base (11)    Rotational frame (12)    Solar panel (13)    Elongated guiding arm (31)    Panel driver (32)
NOVELTY - The indicator (36) has a controller (42) for determining a relative position of a sign in relation to a remote location. A fuel cell system (46) is provided for self-sufficient supply of energy to the indicator and a mobile consumer i.e. air-conditioning system. A receiver (40) e.g. satellite receiver, is provided for terrestrial telecasting or broadcasting and/or terrestrial communication service. An electric motor for alignment of the receiver is supplied with electrical energy by the fuel cell system.    USE - Direction indicator e.g. geophone, seismometer and echo sounder, for use in a motor vehicle i.e. land craft, and an air-conditioning system (all claimed) in Arabian rooms at Mecca, for indicating a direction to a remote location. Can also be used in public buildings and tent camps and during sports competitions, music events or measuring for orientation of arrival and departure.    ADVANTAGE - The indicator can indicate the direction to the remote location in a reliable and visible manner with reduced energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a direction indicator with a display device.    Direction indicator (36)    Receiver (40)    Controller (42)    Fuel cell system (46)    Reformer (50)
NOVELTY - The supply system has a motive nozzle (19) connected at an end of media line, modifies flow state of re-circulated hydrogen gas (14). A heating device (9) arranged on main portion (16) of pumping device (7) and is designed to heat locally or selectively the components of pumping device that are critical with regard to freezing.    USE - Supply system of fuel cell stack for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conservation of energy resources is achieved and the fitness of the system under freezing conditions can be improved by performing thawing to required areas quickly due to the design and arrangement of heating device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pumping device.    Pumping device (7)    Heating device (9)    Re-circulated hydrogen gas (14)    Main portion (16)    Motive nozzle (19)
NOVELTY - Producing (P1) a battery component involves: placing a porous substrate into a first electrochemical bath comprising a first metallic ion; reducing the first metallic ion for a time; providing a second electrochemical bath comprising a second metallic ion; and allowing a reduction time to form nanoclusters of the second metallic ion.    USE - For producing a battery component (claimed) useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising battery component is produced from simple self-assembly processes to optimize the transfer of mass and energy in the fuel cell while keeping costs low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) forming (P2) a battery component involving: depositing a catalyst on top of a non-catalytic particle; and depositing the catalyst coated non-catalytic particle into a porous substrate; and    (2) a battery component comprising: porous substrate; and non-catalytic bead with a catalytic coating inside of the porous substrate.
NOVELTY - The structure has a body (40) including a set of channels penetrating through a pair of sides that include fuel cells (60, 70), fuel-guiding inlets (622, 722), fuel-guiding outlets (624, 724), oxidant-gas-guiding inlets (662, 762) and oxidant-gas-guiding outlets (664, 764) respectively. Each channel is connected to the fuel-guiding inlets and outlets and the oxidant-gas-guiding inlets and outlets of the fuel cells respectively. A conductive module is adapted on the body, and is electrically connected to a negative terminal of the cell (60) and a positive terminal of the cell (70).    USE - Fuel cell coupling structure for use in a portable product. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder and a personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The channels communicate the fuel or oxidant gas while cascading multiple fuel cells, thus enhancing convenience of cascading planarly fuel cells and simplifying wiring problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a coupling structure.    Body (40)    Fuel cells (60, 70)    Fuel-guiding inlets (622, 722)    Fuel-guiding outlets (624, 724)    Oxidant-gas-guiding inlets (662, 762)    Oxidant-gas-guiding outlets (664, 764)
NOVELTY - The structure has a conductive terminal (231) comprising a bottom board (231a) placed within a flexible envelope (220) and combined with an electrode pair (210). A clamp component (235) comprises a pair of clamping portions (235a, 235b) and a bending portion (235c). The clamping portion (235a) is placed around a protruding block (231b) and is attached on an upper surface of the flexible envelope, and the other clamping portion is attached onto a lower surface of the flexible envelope. A fixed member tightly fixes the flexible envelope and the conductive terminal.    USE - Electrically conductible sealing structure e.g. non-screwed and non-riveted structure, for a flexible-envelope type battery (claimed) in a portable electronic product or a big vehicle such as motorcycle and car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively reduces a manufacturing process, decreases manufacturing equipments and conducts an electric current in direct contact with the electrode pair to provide a larger cross-section area for conducting the electric current. The structure prevents an electrolyte-leak to decrease a product defect rate and enhance market competitiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a flexible-envelope type battery comprising a flexible envelope    (2) an assembling method of a flexible-envelope type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a collecting electrode at a region in a flexible-envelope type battery.    Electrode pair (210)    Flexible envelope (220)    Conductive terminal (231)    Bottom board (231a)    Protruding block (231b)    Clamp components (235)    Clamping portions (235a, 235b)    Bending portion (235c)
NOVELTY - A non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst comprises an oxide carrier comprising zirconium oxide and yttrium oxide or cerium oxide, and platinum and cerium that are supported on the oxide carrier.    USE - Non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst is used for fuel processor (claimed), for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of non-pyrophoric water gas shift reaction catalyst, which involves adding platinum precursor, cerium precursor and composite oxide carrier to dispersing medium, mixing and drying mixture, and sintering dried resultant.
NOVELTY - The battery has an insulating layer interposed between a strip-shaped positive electrode (13') and a strip-shaped negative electrode, and non-aqueous electrolyte, where width of the positive electrode is smaller than width of the negative electrode. Longitudinal end faces (16) of the positive electrode are coated with another insulating layer (22), where the insulating layers are porous. The former insulating layer comprises a porous resin film and an inorganic oxide particle film (21), where the oxide particle film is attached to surfaces of the positive electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for use as a power source in an electronic device such as notebook computer, mobile phone and digital still camera, for electric power storage and electric vehicle power source application.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic oxide particle film is formed on the strip-shaped positive electrodes by cutting positive electrode continuum, thus improving productivity and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative electrode comprises a negative electrode active material that is selected from a group consisting of silicon, silicon alloy, silicon oxide and silicon nitride. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a positive electrode in a non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (13')    End faces (16)    Longitudinal end sides (17)    Inorganic oxide particle film (21)    Insulating layer (22)
NOVELTY - A lithium titanate material comprises aggregate and agglomeration of particles. The particles have average size of more than 100 nm and surface area of 20 m2/g or less measured by BET method.    USE - Lithium titanate material is used for electrode for lithium battery (both claimed) for hybrid electric vehicles and high power application.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium titanate material provides lithium battery having excellent charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separators that are arranged at both sides of membrane-electrode assembly. An electrolyte film is arranged between anode and cathode. A multi-phase flow path is formed at one side or either sides of the separators.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed fuel can be supplied uniformly by using multi-phase flow path, and the power generation and the life time of fuel cell are improved. The flow resistance of mixed fuel can be reduced, the internal current flow can be prevented and the water can be ejected smoothly in flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the separator.
NOVELTY - Organic-inorganic complex is new.    USE - Organic-inorganic complex for use with adsorber including zeolite, activated charcoal, titania, silica or alumina for removing sulfur compound selected from hydrogen sulfide, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide, sulfurous acid, sulfuric acid, copper sulfate, magnesium sulfate, methanethiol, ethyl mercaptan, butyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, tetrahydrothiophene or their mixture, and for use as purifying agent and support element of deodorizing agent or catalyst (all claimed) for environmental fields, filter system and fuel cell field.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-inorganic complex has high surface area and removes sulfur compound and gas effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic-inorganic complex has general formula (I). (SiO2-)-R-SM    R=1-8C alkylene, 3-12C alkenylene, 3-12C haloalkenylene, 3-8C alkynylene, 3-10C arylene, 3-10C cycloalkylene, -NR1- or their mixture, where R1=H, 1-4C alkyl, 3-10C aryl or their mixture; and    M=Ag, Au, Pt, Fe, Co, Al, Ni, Ru, Rh, Ir or their mixture.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing organic-inorganic complex, which involves adding a silane precursor of general formula (II) in solvent, where a basic catalyst is added to the reaction mixture, and the obtained reaction mixture is reacted with metal compound. Si(R')4-R-SH    R'=halogen atom, 1-6C halogen-substituted alkoxy or their mixture.
NOVELTY - The pouch type battery has an electrode assembly that is arranged within a pouch type case. The pouch type case has a V-shaped or U-shaped groove on the sides of a metal layer arranged between a rinse layer and a resin layer.    USE - Pouch type battery such as pouch type lithium secondary battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of battery performance due to moisture is prevented. The gas emission site can be predicted accurately and thus stability of battery is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pouch type battery.
NOVELTY - The reactor has a combustion or reforming reaction unit, and the reactor is equipped with two plates (110,120), two channel plates (130,140), and an interplate (150). Multiple fluid inflow and exhaust ports (113) are formed in the end part of the former plate. The channel plates are arranged between the plates. The joint holes (114) are formed for screwing the interplate. The combustion or reforming reaction unit is connected to a water gas shift reaction unit, in which the gas containing carbon monoxide is supplied.    USE - Reactor for reforming fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has a combustion or reforming reaction unit, and the reactor is equipped with two plates, two channel plates, and an interplate, where the combustion or reforming reaction unit is connected to a water gas shift reaction unit, in which the gas containing carbon monoxide is supplied, and thus ensures to reduce the heat loss of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a combustion or reforming reaction unit of the reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plates (110,120)    Fluid inflow and exhaust ports (113)    Joint holes (114)    Channel plates (130,140)    Interplate (150)
NOVELTY - A power drive device connected to an energy storage device, has an air power engine and a motor. The power engine is connected to an air discharge cylinder through an air discharge tube. The power drive device is connected to a control device comprising a start main controller, an air electric switcher, an air electric start controller, an automatic controller and a brake. The input end of start main controller is connected to a pressure chamber and accumulator, and the output end is connected to air electric start controller which is connected to automatic controller.    USE - Air hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be produced efficiently by collecting the air conveniently, while reducing the pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The brake is connected to an auxiliary oil dispatching pump connected to a circuit breaker reset unit which is connected to the automatic controller. The control device is connected to an auxiliary device comprising a lighting device, a speaker, an air conditioning unit and a display meter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of air hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a generator whose input shaft is connected with a gearbox. The gearbox is connected with a blade wheel shaft including a blade wheel. The generator is connected with an alternating current and direct current converter (8) through a conducting wire, where the alternating current and direct current converter is connected with a rechargeable battery (9) through the conducting wire. The rechargeable battery is connected with a body work unit (25). A wind generator shell (1) is connected with a front fork (7).    USE - Electric bicycle for supplying wind power to electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle enables a wind power generating device to be mounted on a front portion of the bodywork, so as to utilize wind energy in an effective manner when the bicycle is driven to generate and supply power to an electric motor car, thus reducing the charging times of the electric motor car in an effective manner to save energy. The wind generator shell is easy to dismantle and convenient to maintain. The wind power generating device and the electric bicycle have a prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Wind generator shell (1)    Front fork (7)    Alternating current and direct current converter (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)    Body work unit (25)
NOVELTY - The electro-tricycle (1) has a motor (2) installed on a position of an engine, where the motor is connected with a solar panel (4) through an electric wire (3).    USE - Solar electro-tricycle for agricultural transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-tricycle reduces planting cost of farmers, avoids pollution to the environment during usage of diesel, and prevents the wastage of resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electro-tricycle.    Solar electro-tricycle (1)    Motor (2)    Electric wire (3)    Solar panel (4)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an electric mechanical storehouse (14') whose upper part is equipped with a cargo storehouse. A bracket of an adjustable seat (10) is equipped with an electric quantity shifting and mechanical shifting handle (9) connected to a front bicycle body (17). Two sides of a transparent wing-shaped rectifying hood (2) are fixed on an arc-shaped front bracket (3) connected with the front bicycle body. A mudguard (24) is integrally connected with a front lower part of the rectifying hood, and an instrument display (6) is equipped at a front part of a handle bar (7).    USE - Multi-functional power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is comfortable to ride, and utilizes energy sources effectively, does not consume fuel and electricity, protects environment. The bicycle has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional power-assisted bicycle.    Transparent wing-shaped rectifying hood (2)    Arc-shaped front bracket (3)    Instrument display (6)    Handle bar (7)    Electric quantity shifting and mechanical shifting handle (9)    Adjustable seat (10)    Electric mechanical storehouse (14')    Front bicycle body (17)    Mudguard (24)
NOVELTY - The cell has a concave vessel (101) having positive and negative electrodes (106,107), a separator (105), and a liquid electrolyte, and metal layers (109,1081) formed on the edges of the concave vessel. A sealing plate (102) is provided for sealing the concave vessel. The concave vessel and the sealing plate are bonded by using parallel seam resistance welding process. A positive electrode current collector made of aluminum is provided on the bottom surface of the concave vessel opposite to the surface of the sealing plate.    USE - Electrochemical cell such as aqueous electrolyte cell, non-aqueous electrolyte cell and electric double layer capacitor for use as back-up power source for clock, semiconductor memory, microcomputer and integrated circuit (IC) memory, and cell for solar clock, and motor driving power source for electric motor car, and auxiliary power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The concave vessel can be sealed reliably by using the sealing plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Concave vessel (101)    Sealing plate (102)    Separator (105)    Positive electrode (106)    Negative electrode (107)    Metal layers (109,1081)
NOVELTY - The starter (1) attached to bicycle handle has a windmill (4), light emitting structure (7), and a changeover switch (8), mounted on a vertically elongated case (2). A U-shaped attachment structure (11) with an adhesive synthetic resin belt (10) is attached to lower surface of the case.    USE - Windmill type starter for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can be easily attached to the handle of the bicycle, and power required for the lighting system of the bicycle can be generated inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the windmill type starter.    Starter (1)    Case (2)    Windmill (4)    Light emitting structure (7)    Changeover switch (8)    Resin belt (10)    Attachment structure (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a generator (1) whose cathode is connected to the cathode of fuel battery, and anode is connected to current limiting resistor (2) and anode of diode (6) in series. The cathode of diode is connected to the anode of the fuel battery. The generator is connected to piezo-resistor (3), voltage-stabilizing capacitor (4) and voltage release resistor (5) in parallel.    USE - Device for supplying electrical energy to fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery can be started normally without the need for separate external battery and electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the device for supplying electrical energy to fuel battery.    Generator (1)    Current limiting resistor (2)    Piezo-resistor (3)    Voltage-stabilizing capacitor (4)    Voltage resistor (5)    Diode (6)
NOVELTY - Present invention relates to apparatus for counting the number of passengers in vehicles and can be used in different systems with RS-485 interface. Several functions in a single housing, easier to mount, availability of a single twisted pair for the RS-485 interface independent of the number of mounted sensors, which allows for fast, easy and cheap mounting; availability of a standby power supply, which maintains operation of real-time clocks and the microprocessor when the battery of the vehicle is disconnected; unit for protection from voltage surges in the power supply circuit, which arise from faults in the stator of the vehicle; availability of a unit for controlling the state of internal power backup and battery of the vehicle. The multifunctional infrared sensor with a double-line RS-485 interface is fitted above the counting point in the vehicle and consists of a small housing, in which is mounted a circuit board, connected through a twin wire to the battery of the vehicle and connected to an external device when part of a system using a twisted pair through an RS-485 interface.    USE - Instrument making; public transport.    ADVANTAGE - Independence of the device, compact design of the sensor. 9 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A toothed flywheel (2) and rotor coils (15) of power generating device, are driven in positive and negative directions through transmission shaft (5) and side steering respectively. The rotor coil is energized by an external power supply when car is static, so as to convert electric energy to mechanical energy. The power generating device is driven by a pneumatic impeller (1) by continuous rotation of flywheel so as to supply power for operating system of car through storage cells.    USE - Charging method of electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy replenishment time of the electric car can be shortened and the road haul time is increased after charging the car for one time. The car can run 300-400km in suburb and 500-600km on public road after charging for one time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging device of electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging device of electric car.    Pneumatic impeller (1)    Flywheel (2)    Transmission shaft (5)    Permanent magnet (9)    Rotor coil (15)
NOVELTY - The generator has a stator coil (4) embedded in a stator (6) that is fixed on a support plate (3) or a non-rotary wheel axle (2). A rotor coil (5) is fixedly connected with a hub (1) or the wheel axle to produce current, where the rotor coil comprises multiple pieces of permanent magnets. A fairing (8) is fixed behind a middle net (7) of head end. A fan impeller (9) and a wind-power generator (10) are mounted behind the fairing. The wind-power generator is mounted on a bracket (11). A solar panel (12) is mounted on top of a vehicle.    USE - Engine-driven generator for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can charge the rechargeable battery by power-wind generation and solar energy generation processes so that enough power is supplied to drive a motor vehicle to run.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an engine-driven generator installed in a vehicle.    Hub (1)    Non-rotary wheel axle (2)    Support plate (3)    Stator coil (4)    Rotor coil (5)    Stator (6)    Middle net (7)    Fairing (8)    Fan impeller (9)    Wind-power generator (10)    Bracket (11)    Solar panel (12)
NOVELTY - The engine-driven generator has a stator (6) fixed on a supporting plate (3). A stator coil (4) is embedded in the stator. A rotor coil (5) is connected on an axle (2) to cut the magnetic force when a generator (10) is rotated by the action of wind so that the electricity is generated. A fairing (8) is fixed in rear side of head end (7). A fan impeller (9) and generator are installed at the rear side of the fairing. The generator is installed on a bracket (11).    USE - Engine-driven generator for generating electricity in motor vehicle such as car using kinetic energy and wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor coil cuts the magnetic force when generator is rotated by action of wind. Hence electricity is generated efficiently using the wind energy. The rechargeable battery of the motor vehicle can be charged efficiently using the wind energy. The sufficient electric power to drive the motor vehicle is generated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the engine-driven generator.    Axle (2)    Supporting plate (3)    Stator coil (4)    Rotor coil (5)    Stator (6)    Head end (7)    Fairing (8)    Fan impeller (9)    Generator (10)    Bracket (11)
NOVELTY - Carbon activity of a direct carbon fuel battery is improved by treating hydrogen peroxide, where a carbon anode is dipped at room temperature for 0.5-2 hours according to volume ratio of hydrogen peroxide to carbon of 1-3:1. The concentration of hydrogen peroxide is 1-3 M.    USE - Method for improving carbon activity of a direct carbon fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the ash content impurity of the carbon anode, and improves the specific surface and reaction activity of the carbon anode.
NOVELTY - Particle comprises an organic salt with a melting point above 25 degrees C, where the particle is solid-phase particle, and has a diameter of 1 nm to 100 mu m.    USE - The particles are useful: in a nanofiber (claimed), drug delivery, biomedical diagnostics, catalysis, displays and imaging; as building blocks of organic and inorganic materials synthesis; and in biomedical imaging, displays, intelligent inks, actuators, sensory devices, fuel cells, self-healing materials, separations, batteries, switches, fabrics, modified electrodes, antimicrobial surfaces, and lab-on-chip constructs.    ADVANTAGE - The particles: are prepared without specialized equipment, and without harsh conditions. The particles have fluorescence, chirality, non-toxicity, biodegradability, photoluminescence, self-assembly, heavy metal scavenging, antiviral and antimicrobial properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composite particle comprising a dendrimer core and an organic salt, where both the dendrimer core and the organic salt have melting points of above 25 degrees C;    (2) a method comprising (a) preparing, at a first temperature, a first fluid comprising a solution/emulsion/melt of an organic salt, and (b) rapidly dispersing the first fluid into a second fluid at a second temperature, where the first and second fluids and/or the first and second temperatures are different, the salt is insoluble in the second fluid at the second temperature, and the rate of dispersal of the first second into the second fluid at the second temperature is sufficiently rapid to cause the formation of many solid-phase particles of the salt;    (3) a process comprising electrospinning a mixture of a polymer, and the organic salt, under conditions suitable to produce nanofibers of the polymer and the organic salt; and    (4) a nanofiber prepared by the process.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a folding mechanism which carries people and goods and its folding method. When the folding mechanism does not carry people or goods, a supporting rod of a chair on the top end of a main base can be pulled downward for allowing a chair cushion and a chair back to lean on the main base and allowing a support frame to be bent and folded inwards from pivotal portions of a front and a rear supporting shafts, so that a footrest plate of a front base is also folded under the main base. The front base is folded near the main base and a direction handle is pulled downward when the direction handle is folded, so the direction handle leans on the chair cushion and the chair back of the chair. Accordingly, a user can carry the whole structure by pulling a raising handle of the front end of the front base and move the structure with assistance of auxiliary wheels; therefore, it is more convenience to not only store up and fold the mechanism, but also carry and move the mechanism.
NOVELTY - An ion conductor is obtained by dissolving an organic compound having sulfonic acid group and phosphonic acid group, in a solvent at room temperature.    USE - Ion conductor is used as electrolyte for electrochemical device such as fuel cell (claimed), used as power supply for mobile device and electric vehicle, capacitor, fuel sensor and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent power density, and provides electrolyte having excellent ionic conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (10)    Oxygen electrode (20)    Electrolyte flow path (30)    Fuel flow path (40)    Fuel cell (110)
NOVELTY - The carding process is performed with respect to the textile material (20) to remove the foreign material. The textile material is immersed in the polymeric resin. The hot-pressure process is performed with respect to the textile material. The pressing and polishing processes are performed with respect to the textile material. The textile material is heated at 950-1050 degrees C in preset time during the carbonization process to remove the impurity. The textile material is heated at 700-1900 degrees C during another carbonization process.    USE - Manufacturing method of sheet-like carbon fiber conductor.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the textile material is prevented. The production yield of the sheet-like carbon fiber conductor is improved. The high tensile strength and uniform gas-permeability are obtained. The production cost of the sheet-like carbon fiber conductor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pitch (W1) between the water columns (311) is about 100-200 mu m. The diameter (D1) of the water column is about 50 mu m. The textile material is pressurized by using the water column. The thickness of the sheet-like carbon fiber conductor is less than 50 mu m. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet-like carbon fiber conductor, which includes a fuel cell with the electrodes, and a thin heating sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of the sheet-like carbon fiber conductor.    Textile material (20)    Fibers (21)    Water columns (311)    Diameter of each water column (D1)    Pitch between water columns (W1)
NOVELTY - A solenoid valve (21) has a cover (86) for a valve unit (20) connected to one end of a mounting body (8) in a gas holder (1). A filter (95) attached to the cover captures foreign material mixed in fluid that flows into the cover. A sensor (112) on the outer side of the cover has sensor wiring (142) airtightly inserted into the cover. The sensor wiring and coil wiring (106) of the valve unit are passed through wiring through holes (108,146) on the mounting body and let out through the other side of the holder. A circulating gap for liquid is defined between the cover and valve unit.    USE - Solenoid valve e.g. for controlling high pressure hydrogen gas flowing along circulation path in mounting body of gas holder used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies handling of sensor and coil wirings since filter within cover for valve unit captures foreign material mixed in fluid while cover is kept airtight. Capturing foreign material in fluid also prevents malfunctioning of components e.g. sensor. Combines locations for wiring passing through and for circulating fluid, achieving valve size reduction. Single bolt attaches cover to valve unit as well as sensor, reducing number of parts and simplifying structure. Detecting body can be easily and reliably attached by clamping sensor with elastic force of pair of arms of supporting member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the axial sectional view of a solenoid valve attached to a gas holder.    Gas holder (1)    Mounting body (8)    Valve unit (20)    Solenoid valve (21)    Cover (86)    Filter (95)    Coil wiring (106)    Wiring through holes (108,146)    Sensor (112)    Sensor wiring (142)
NOVELTY - The arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus (100A) has an arc-plasma generator producing arc plasma having 30eV peak energy. The arc-plasma generator is connected to a pressure reduction container (8) accommodating vapor-deposited material consisting of carbon (C) carrier in a pressure reduction atmosphere. A cooling device (80) cools the vapor deposited material. The vapor deposited material is made to carry a vapor deposition material consisting of platinum (Pt) by the irradiation of the vapor deposited material using arc plasma.    USE - Arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus for producing electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst having a high carrying density is obtained by making the vapor deposited material carry vapor deposition material using arc plasma with high peak energy. The vapor deposited material is cooled for producing micro catalyst of amorphous metal and obtaining fuel cell having excellent ON/OFF durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for arc-plasma vapor deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the arc plasma vapor deposition apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure reduction container (8)    Arc deposition source (10)    Power supply (20)    Cooling device (80)    Arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus (100A)
NOVELTY - A bonding material is obtained by joining honey-comb portion material (2) consisting of porous silicon carbide. The bonding material consists of fine powder, coarse powder, inorganic fiber, dispersion medium, and binder. The fine powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5 mu m or less. The coarse powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5-100 mu m. The inorganic fiber has fiber length of 10 mu m-1mm. The binder consists of organic binder and/or inorganic binder.    USE - Bonding material is used as honeycomb structure (claimed) for silicon carbide honeycomb. The honeycomb structure is used for collection filter for exhaust gas and waste gas from diesel engine, internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus, and modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding material provides honey-comb structure having excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bonding material is obtained by joining honey-comb portion material consisting of porous silicon carbide. The bonding material consists of fine powder, coarse powder, inorganic fiber, dispersion medium in which fine powder, coarse powder and inorganic fiber are dispersed, and binder. The fine powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5 mu m or less. The coarse powder consists of silicon carbide having average particle diameter (D50) of 5-100 mu m. The inorganic fiber has fiber length of 10 mu m-1mm. The binder consists of organic binder and/or inorganic binder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the bonding material layer of the honey-comb structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Honeycomb structure (1)    Honeycomb portion material (2)    Sealing material (3)    Outer periphery material layer (4)    Bonding material layer (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode is formed on surface of polymer electrolyte membrane, and fuel containing methanol is supplied to one-side electrode positioned in electrolyte membrane. An oxidizing agent containing oxygen is supplied to another electrode. The electric potential of electrode to which oxidizing agent is supplied is maintained at more than 0V to +0.3V or less with respect to electric potential of electrode to which fuel is supplied, and maintenance cycle of electrical potential is repeated for 2-20 times, to enable manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Manufacture of membrane electrode assembly used for direct methanol fuel cell used for motor vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly is manufactured efficiently and safely. The direct methanol fuel cell comprising membrane electrode assembly has excellent power generating characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode is formed on the surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane, and fuel containing methanol is supplied to one-side electrode positioned on the side of polymer electrolyte membrane. An oxidizing agent containing oxygen is supplied to another electrode. The electric potential of electrode to which oxidizing agent containing oxygen is supplied is maintained at more than 0V to +0.3V or less with respect to electric potential of electrode to which fuel containing methanol is supplied, and maintenance cycle of electrical potential is repeated for 2-20 times, to enable manufacture of membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly comprises polymer electrolyte membrane and electrode positioned at both sides of polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has separators (4) protruded from positive electrodes (2) and negative electrodes (3). The adjacent separators are fused by the fusion layer comprising polyolefin-type resin, such that an end surface of the electrode structure (1) comprising the stacked positive and negative electrodes is covered.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for mobile terminal such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of internal short circuit by the edges of the electrodes, by heat shrink of the separator is prevented, so that reliability, safety and characteristics such as charging/discharging cycle property and high temperature storage property of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode structure of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode structure (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an aerogenerator (1) installed on a top part of the vehicle, and placed with two types of blades (3). A direct current electric motor is equipped in the vehicle, and connected with the aerogenerator, where the direct current electric motor is connected to a battery jar that is fixed at a bottom part of the vehicle. One of the types of blades are fixed rotatably perpendicular to the ground, and the other type of blades are fixed rotatably parallel to the ground.    USE - Wind-electricity motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle i.e. car, utilizes the aerogenerator on the top part, so that the vehicle generates and stores electricity during traveling so as to provide prolonged vehicle traveling time, thus saving and developing the energy, purifying the air, protecting environment and eliminating the noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind-electricity motor vehicle.    Aerogenerator (1)    Blade (3)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a battery jar (4) electrically connected with an acoustics-video unit (2), where diodes (3) are serially connected between the acoustics-video unit and the battery jar. Auxiliary power supply units (1) are connected in parallel to two ends of the acoustics-video unit.    USE - Uninterrupted power supply for vehicle audio-visual apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply only needs to add one diode and one auxiliary power supply to guarantee continuous operation of the audio-visual apparatus, and has simple structure and low cost, and is widely applied in the vehicles at different levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an uninterrupted power supply.    Auxiliary power supply units (1)    Acoustics-video unit (2)    Diodes (3)    Battery jar (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a control line (8) and an oil level sensor connecting wire (3) connected with a warner body at an end, and connected with connecting wires of an automotive start switch and an oil level display device at another end. A warner body (9) is connected with a battery cell wire on a side by a battery cell connecting wire (4), and is connected with a loudspeaker (7) on another side by a loudspeaker conducting wire (5). A control circuit board (2) and a stand-by battery (6) are mounted in a shell (1), where the board and the battery are connected with each other.    USE - Burglar-proof warning device for automotive fuel in oil tank and battery cell of a large-size transport vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warner body is connected with the connecting wire of oil level display device and the battery cell wire through the oil level sensor connecting wire and the battery cell connecting wire to acquire the burglar-proof detection signal. The device enables the warning sound when the fuel and battery cell are stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a burglar-proof warning device.    Shell (1)    Control circuit board (2)    Oil level sensor connecting wire (3)    Battery cell connecting wire (4)    Loudspeaker conducting wire (5)    Stand-by battery (6)    Loudspeaker (7)    Control line (8)    Warner body (9)
NOVELTY - The sleeve has a guide steel ball installed on the sleeve, and a pressure spring fixed on the guide steel ball, where the pressure spring is fixed by a pressure screw cap.    USE - Guided inner spline sleeve for traveling motor transmission shaft.    ADVANTAGE - The sleeve is simple in structure, can reduce maintaining cost and workload for maintenance without influencing other performances of the traveling transmission shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a traveling motor transmission guided inner spline sleeve.
NOVELTY - The connector has an oblong plane whose one end is provided with a storage battery mounting hole, where a periphery of the storage battery mounting hole is provided with multiple cone-shaped protuberances. An arced heave pressing plate is fixed to other end of the oblong plane. Side pins of the arced heave pressing plate are fixed on the oblong plane by a bolt.    USE - Storage battery line connector for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is simple in structure and convenient to manufacture, and can prevent the storage battery from loosening when used on the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery line connector.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming outer grooves on a front end plate and a back end plate of a fuel battery pile. A fastening belt i.e. stainless steel belt, is surrounded with the fuel battery pile. An end plate of the fuel battery pile is connected by a connector i.e. connecting rod, to fasten the fuel battery pile. The connector is equipped with a fastening bolt. The fastening bolt is provided into the outer grooves. The fastening bolt is rotated to closely pull the fastening belt or release the fuel battery pile.    USE - Method for fastening integrated fuel battery pile.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the power of the fuel battery, simplifies the structure of the fuel battery, provides better fastening effect, and enables convenient repairing and disassembly of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated fuel battery pile fastening method.
NOVELTY - The system has a positive-type semiconductor thermo-electrical coupling separated from a negative-type semiconductor thermo-electrical coupling. An array of a temperature difference electricity generation converting unit is arranged between a thermal end high temperature wall surface and a cold end low temperature wall surface. The electricity generation converting unit is connected in series by conductive thin sheets. A smoke gas heat exchanger inlet (5) is connected with an exhaust main tube (2) of a vehicle. A smoke gas heat exchanger outlet (6) is connected with a silencer (7).    USE - Afterheat temperature-difference electrical conversion generation system for use in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system recharges a storage battery of the vehicle, thus reducing the consumption of fuel oil about 5 percentages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an afterheat temperature-difference electrical conversion generation system.    Exhaust main tube (2)    Bypass branch tube (3)    Smoke gas heat exchanger inlet (5)    Smoke gas heat exchanger outlet (6)    Silencer (7)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has rear wheels integrally installed on a back axle shaft that is connected with an output shaft of a gear box i.e. four-speed gear change mechanism. The back axle shaft is penetrated through the gear box from two side surfaces of the gear box to directly connect with the wheels. The gear box is equipped on a rear axle steel tube through a fastener to form a total steel tube rear axle. An input shaft of the gear box is connected with a drive motor through a belt driving device. The drive motor is mounted on a frame.    USE - Transmission gear change mechanism for an electro-tricycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a transmission gear change mechanism.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte film has catalyst layer (11) containing platinum catalyst dipped in carbon, hydrogen ion conductive macromolecule, micropores with average diameter of 0.5-3 mu m and air bubbles with average diameter of 0.02-0.2 mu m. The carbon is chosen from carbon powder, carbon black, acetylene black, Ketchen black, carbon nanotube, carbon nanofiber, carbon nanowire, carbon nano horn, carbon aerogel, carbon xerogel and/or carbon nano ring.    USE - Polyelectrolyte film for fuel cell electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte film provides fuel cells with improved performance and high drive efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polyelectrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of manufacture of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas diffusion layer (10)    Catalyst layer (11)    Electrode (12)    High molecular membrane (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging regenerative braking of a fuel cell battery hybrid vehicle by a high voltage battery (130), and supplying power supply to the hybrid vehicle by a plant balance module (210). The balance module is provided with a cooling pump and a cooling fan. Revolutions per minute (rpm) of the cooling pump and the cooling fan are increased based on coolant temperature of the cooling pump, which rises over a specific temperature. Charge of a low-voltage sub-battery (160) is stopped when the voltage of the low-voltage sub-battery is less that a specific critical value.    USE - Method for managing power of an air-conditioner of a fuel cell battery hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an air-conditioner of a heater and an air-conditioner of a refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows charging the low-voltage sub-battery by energy wasted in the regenerative braking of the fuel cell battery hybrid vehicle, and enables supplying the wasted energy to the cooling pump and the cooling fan to run the regenerative braking of the hybrid in an effective manner, thus improving the continued ratio and cooling performance of hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel system illustrating a power management method of a fuel cell battery hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High-voltage battery (130)    Low-voltage sub-battery (160)    Power controller (180)    High-voltage power distributor (200)    Plant balance module (210)
NOVELTY - A composite electrode consists of carbon nanofiber, a nickel-oxide thin film, and a ruthenium-oxide thin film or a manganese-oxide thin film sequentially formed on a current collector made of nickel foam or stainless-steel sheet.    USE - Composite electrode is used for manufacturing electrochemical capacitors (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric cars, cellular phones, computers, and military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrode has high energy density, high specific surface area, and excellent chemical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical capacitor; and    (2) manufacture of electrochemical capacitor.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing upper cover material (21) which closes the opening of frame (24) surrounding the reactor main portion. The sealing materials (67a-67f) are provided in the through-holes formed in upper cover material, in state through which lead wires (61-66) are inserted. The inserted lead wires (61-64) are connected to pads and lead wires (65,66) are connected to getter material accommodated in frame.    USE - Manufacturing method of reactor used in fuel cell electric power generating apparatus (claimed) of electronic device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital still camera, digital camcorder, electronic notebook and wristwatch.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to sealing materials due to temperature change in manufacturing process of reactor can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame of reactor main portion.    Upper cover material (21)    Frame (24)    Cover portion (52)    Lead wires (61-66)    Sealing materials (67a,67f)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte is provided with a structure having hydrophilic unit and hydrophobic unit coupled alternatively through a chemical bond.    USE - Electrolyte is used for battery (claimed) such as primary battery and secondary battery, electrolytic membrane for electrochemical device such as fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent proton conductivity, heat resistance, durability, film-forming property and hot-water solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte is provided with a structure having hydrophilic unit and hydrophobic unit coupled alternatively through a chemical bond. The hydrophilic unit is perfluoro-containing compound of formula: -E2-(Rf1-E1)m-. The hydrophobic unit is arylene-containing compound of formula: -(Rf2-Ar)n-Rf3-.    Rf1-Rf3=1C or more perfluoro chain;    E1,E2=proton conduction group of formula: -(CONH)i1(CO)i2(SO2NM)i3(SO2)i4-;    i1,i3,m=0 or more;    i2,i4=0-1;    i1+i3,n=1 or more;    M=proton or metallic element;    m=0 or more;and    Ar=arylene.    \An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte, which involves carrying out condensation reaction of monomer (A, B and/or C) or polymer (D, E and/or F) having amide-type functional group and/or halide-type functional group at the terminal.
NOVELTY - The system has a three-way electromagnetic valve whose inlet end is connected with a lateral outlet end of a galvanic pile anode. An outlet of the electromagnetic valve is connected with a hydrogen cushioning device, where another outlet is connected with a hydrogen urgent emptying pipe. A connecting point of the electromagnetic valve and the hydrogen cushioning device is connected with a vapor-water separator and a purification treating device of a hydrogen catalytic combustion unit.    USE - Dehydrogenation purification treating system for processing off-gas of a fuel battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the off-gas with hydrogen discharged by the fuel battery system is safely purified and processed by the catalytic combustion, thus reducing the potential affect and harm to the atmosphere and environment, and improving the efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to control the dehydrogenation purification treating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a dehydrogenation purification treating system.
NOVELTY - A dispersion contains flame resistant polymer dispersed in organic solvent. The flame resistant polymer has underwater tensile strength of 1-6.5 MPa per unit cross-sectional area.    USE - Dispersion is used for forming flame resistant fiber used for sputter sheet, welding spark, and carbon fiber (both claimed) for sporting articles such as tennis racket, golf shaft and fishing rod, aeronautical navigation materials for space such as aircraft and rocket, transportation machines such as vessel and motor vehicle, electronic device components such as mobile telephone and casing of personal computer, and electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion has improved productivity. The flame resistant fiber and carbon fiber formed using dispersion has excellent strength.
NOVELTY - The metal plates cover the open-ends of a rectangular protective metal shell (305) covering a core (200). The anode and cathode terminals extend through the respective metal plates from the interior to exterior portions of electrochemical storage cell (300). The thermoplastic gaskets (1405) placed between the metal plates and core resiliently holds the core away from the metal plates.    USE - Electrochemical storage cell e.g. lithium ion polymer battery cell for use in battery system used in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric/hybrid vehicle for powering electric motor. Uses include but are limited to laptop, cell phone, industrial equipment, high power communication facility and personal electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The core is protected by the gasket by aligning the core longitudinally within the interior of protective shell away from the metal plates, thus the reliability, safety, performance and longevity of the battery cells are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery cell.    Core (200)    Electrochemical storage cell (300)    Protective shell (305)    Gasket (1405)    Chamber (1420)
NOVELTY - The openings are formed in the half portions of a protection cover. The mating structures are provided in the half portions of the protection cover. The half portions of the protection cover are coupled with each other. The cell terminal is inserted in the openings formed in the half portions of the protection cover.    USE - Electrochemical storage cell for battery system such as lithium ion polymer battery system used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in laptop, mobile telephone, power industrial equipment and high power communication facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery system is improved. The reliability and safety are ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (300)    Shell (305)    Cover plate (335)    Bent connector (800)    Gasket (1405)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has a hollow fiber membrane (120), a housing (110), a tube-type supporter and a polymer film with high hydrophilic property which is coated on the supporter. A non-woven film (140) is positioned between the hollow fiber membrane bundle and housing. The polymer film with high hydrophilic property is the nafion film or a composite film made of two or more than two polymers. The composite film is made of two or more than two polymers which are selected among the polyetherimide, polyphenylsulfone, polysulfone, polyamideimide and polyimide.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell of a fuel system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-woven film is positioned between the hollow fiber membrane bundle and housing, and thus prevents break down of the hollow fiber membrane and ensures improved cold resistance of humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifier.    Humidifier (100)    Housing (110)    Hollow fiber membrane (120)    Adhesive (130)    Non-woven film (140)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has band-like positive and negative electrode foils cylindrically or spirally rolled on a winding spindle (4) i.e. hermetically closed heat pipe. The pipe is filled with working medium (5) e.g. water. An electrical insulating separator e.g. heat resistant plastic foil, is arranged between the negative and positive electrode foils. The pipe forms an electrical pole (4.3) of the cell. The heat pipe is made of copper. The condensed working medium is lead back to an evaporator zone (V) by a capillary structure e.g. copper web padding and grooves.    USE - Wound electrochemical cell i.e. cylindrical shape wound electrochemical cell with round cross-section, for use in a high voltage battery of a hybrid vehicle, a battery operated vehicle, and a vehicle driven by fuel cell. Can also be used for a flat shape wound electrochemical cell and a cylindrical shape wound electrochemical cell with prismatic cross-section.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the hermetically closed heat pipe effectively dissipates heat from inside of the cell to allow the cell to be cooled from interior, thus retaining operating temperature of the cell in an optimal region corresponding to an electrochemical system, increasing or optimizing output of the cell and increasing life time of the cell. The cell is designed such that waste heat generated by the cell is efficiently dissipated, installation space of the cell is optimally used, temperature gradient within the cell is reduced, and uniform current load and uniform deterioration of active masses are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wound electrochemical cell in form of a cylindrical shape wound electrochemical cell with round cross-section, including a winding spindle as a heat pipe.    Evaporator zone (V)    Wound electrochemical cell (1)    Cell housing (2)    Cell interior (3)    Winding spindle (4)    Electrical pole (4.3)    Working medium (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) unit (2) that are stacked so that same pole side of adjacent units mutually oppose. Air flow path supplying air to positive electrode and fuel flow path (22-25) supplying fuel to negative electrode of MEA unit are provided between adjacent MEA units. The fuel flow path connectors (52-55) are provided so that fuel flow paths are connected in parallel. The fuel flow path which is nearest to fuel exit (7) is connected to the fuel exist.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in motor vehicle and for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel utilization factor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electric power generation system; and    (2) fuel cell electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    MEA unit (2)    Fuel exit (7)    Fuel flow paths (22-25)    Fuel flow path connectors (52-55)
NOVELTY - The cell has a rectangular structured main body for storing power for a bicycle, and an outer plate body rotatably connected on an outer lateral part of the main body. The outer plate body is provided with a pin-jointing element that is combined with a bottom end of the main body for outwardly rotating the outer plate body corresponding to the main body. A solar panel is fixed on an inner lateral part of the outer plate body to absorb and convert sunlight into electric energy. A foldable piece body is connected between the main body and outer plate body.    USE - Solar cell for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is fixed on the inner lateral part of outer plate body for absorbing and converting sunlight into electric energy, thus providing auxiliary power to the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cathode has microscopic-sized nickel tubes and spongy porous wall of the nanoscopic scale. An optional use of a protective nitride of chromium-nickel is via chrome plating and diffusion of chromium and nitrate. The oxygen catalyst is used in cases such as nano silver, silver in grains, silver coating, spinel-based mixed oxides of nickel, chromium, lithium, iron, copper and cobalt, and in cases acids such as mixed manganese spinel, organo-metallic catalysts, complex salts or platinum. The cathode has high area of gas-liquid interface.    USE - Cathode for fuel cells in nanostructured microtubes walls of porous nickel.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has high area of gas-liquid interface, and thus enables to improve oxygenation.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar photovoltaic power generation sub-system for transforming optical energy into direct current, where the optical energy is irradiated by sun, and the generation sub-system is provided with a solar photovoltaic cell array. Working state of the generation sub-system is detected by a networking control sub-system. An alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) bidirectional transformation sub-system transforms the DC stored in a battery pack into AC. The battery pack stores the DC that is charged by the transformation sub-system.    USE - System for providing energy for charging a battery of an electric automobile in an energy compensation station.    ADVANTAGE - The generated electrical energy of the solar photovoltaic power array is enough or wind power is strong, and generated electrical energy of a wind energy power generation device array is enough, so that excessive electric quantity can be combined to a commercial electric fence to be utilized by other loads when daytime is sunny. The alternating current of the commercial electric fence can be transformed into the direct current for storage, which is used by the energy compensation station to charge the battery of the electric automobile when night or daytime is rainy or wind power is weak, thus stably and dependably utilizing natural energy to provide energy for the electric automobile. The system reduces dependency on non-renewable energy resource of petroleum and coal, eases energy crisis and protects atmospheric environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing energy for an electric automobile via natural energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy providing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode tap (212) i.e. cathode tab, utilized as a metal layer (320) of a pouch case (300). The metal layer is made of aluminum, and an inside metallic part is connected to an electrode coil. The pouch case is formed of an inner layer (310), the metal layer and an external layer (330).    USE - Pouch-type polymer secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, for high power high capacity battery system (all claimed) that is utilized in a cellular phone and a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. gasoline car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery replaces the electrode tap with the metal layer of the pouch case, and reduces cost for electrode tap configuration. The manufacturing cost of the battery is less. The battery is simple in structure and light in weight, and serial and parallel connections of the battery are facilitated in better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pouch-type polymer secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (200)    Electrode board (210, 230)    Electrode tap (212)    Separation film (220)    Pouch case (300)    Inner layer (310)    Metal layer (320)    External layer (330)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has set of solar battery plates which is arranged on top of electric vehicle chassis and connected with an accumulator through electric wire and rectifier. The accumulator is connected with a direct current motor. An aerogenerator is installed in the electric vehicle chassis and vertical fan blades of the aerogenerator are extended outside the chassis.    USE - Automatic charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of solar battery plates are provided according to different size of the vehicle. The driving cost of the vehicle is reduced without polluting the environment and wasting the valuable non-renewable resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - An electricity generator for a bicycle lighting system has an electricity generator consisting of a coil unit mounted on spokes of a wheel and a magnetic-force sensor mounted on a fork of a bicycle. Magnets provided on the coil unit or the magnetic-force sensor, ferromagnetic bases of the magnetic-force sensor and ferromagnetic cores and ferromagnetic bases of the coil unit forms a magnetic circuit with particular strength. Further, because rotation speed of a rotating wheel is higher, electricity generation effect is better if the apparatus is set on the periphery to cut through a magnetic line of flux. In addition, the apparatus may be provided with one or more coils and connecting with illumination elements in series or in parallel so as to make the illumination elements flashed by different strength of magnetic field.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to space technology and particularly to methods of power supply of spacecrafts (SC) with the power supply system based on electrochemical generators during a flight. According to the invention method includes generation of electric energy based on chemical reaction O2 and H2. Notably, that before derivation of initial chemical components O2 and H2 on a board of SC for energy generation ends, SC is joined in orbit to space energy platform with electrolytic section, water is pumped into it - reaction product of ECG SC, and after water electrolysis on the platform, SC is supplied with products of water electrolysis - chemical components O2 and H2 for further electrochemical reaction in ECG on the board of SC, thereafter SC is undocked from the platform and place into working orbit, the cycle is repeated required number of times.    USE - Chemistry; space technology; power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Extension of time for energy generation without increasing mass of initial chemical components O2 and H2 on the board of spacecraft, increase of electric power level without multiple increase of power supply system mass. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A brake motor comprises a brake motor shaft connected with a rotary brake sheet through speed change based on gear ratio. The brake sheet is vertically contacted with a disc brake, while applying brake. The kinetic energy is converted into electric energy which is stored in large capacity battery, when rotation of the wheels stop by the torque of brake motor. The stored energy is supplied to the vehicle, during restarting.    USE - Electromagnetic brake system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy is saved and noise is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electromagnetic brake system.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell voltage monitor has voltage leads (12a, 12b) in operative electrical contact with planar elements of a fuel cell (10). The voltage leads are positioned in spaced apart relation on the plane of planar element of the fuel cell to sense voltage. A voltage comparator (40) compares respective voltages sensed by the voltage leads, and output a signal indicative of voltage difference generated by in-plane current flow due to local starvation of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell monitor.    ADVANTAGE - Placement of spaced apart voltage leads at various intervals, allows monitoring of problem such as local starvation of fuel cell throughout the stack assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for monitoring and operating fuel cell stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Voltage leads (12a,12b)    Separator plate (22)    Voltage comparator (40)    Fuel cell power plant controller (60)
NOVELTY - The device has bipolar plates (16,18) including a region encompassing reactant gas flow fields (24,26). The channels (44) are located outside region, on both sides of bipolar plates for conveying seal fluid to limit leakage of reactant gas from the fuel cell. The bipolar plate includes a gasket (32) extending partially about the region.    USE - Reactant gas leakage limiting device for use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The leaked reactant gas can be captured by the coolant water flowing through the channels so that leakage of reactant gas is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) method of controlling overboard leakage of reactant gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell.    Bipolar plates (16,18)    Manifold (22)    Reactant gas flow fields (24,26)    Gasket (32)    Channel (44)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module has several semiconductor elements such as insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) (11) and diode (12) arranged on a ceramic substrate (20). A stress relaxation layer is formed between the ceramic substrate and a cooler. The stress relaxation layer is segmented into several sections (45A-45D) by a pair of slits (461,462) located in the non-semiconductor element region other than projection region of semiconductor element such that the slit passes through the stress relaxation layer.    USE - Semiconductor module e.g. power module for use in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress relaxation effect and high thermal conductance can be ensured by the arrangement of the slits. The stress distortion can be absorbed reliably and the generation of crack or curvature on the ceramic substrate can be eliminated so that the reliability of the power module can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a planar view of the semiconductor module.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    IGBT (11)    Diode (12)    Ceramic substrate (20)    Sections (45A-45D)    Slits (461,462)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an air compressor (17) that supplies air as oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell (11). A measurement unit (13) measures the impedance of fuel cell after determining that the electric power generation amount of fuel cell is varied based on operation condition of air compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of fuel cell is measured effectively based on operation condition of air compressor. Also, the moisture content remained in fuel cell can be detected with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Measurement unit (13)    Humidifier (16)    Air compressor (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a bypass valve (B1) that bypasses the air from a supply side to fuel cell and exhaust the air from the fuel cell. A control device (160) monitors a pressure sensor (P1) and a current sensor (S5) so as to detect an abnormality in the bypass valve. A pressure adjusting valve (A1) lowers the pressure at the exhaustion side to increase the discharge of the cathode OFF gas and decrease the air supply when abnormality is detected in bypass valve during low efficient electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in stoichiometric ratio of fuel cell during low efficient power generation can be decreased so that the damage caused to the fuel cell system due to excessive electric power generation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Control device (160)    Pressure adjusting valve (A1)    Bypass valve (B1)    Pressure sensor (P1)    Current sensor (S5)
NOVELTY - A composite material contains composite particles containing positive electrode active material particles and a fibrous carbon. The composite particles are in the form, in which positive electrode active material particles are supported by fibrous carbon. The fibrous carbon is carbon nanotube. The composite material is formed from slurry in which fibrous carbon is dispersed with dispersing agent. The dispersing agent has functional group containing aromatic ring and/or aliphatic ring. The positive electrode is formed using composite material and binder.    USE - Composite material used for positive electrode of lithium battery used as power supply of motor vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, electronic book player, portable audio player, video movie player, mobile telephone, vacuum cleaner, cordless power tool, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode of lithium battery containing composite material has high output characteristics and excellent internal resistance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material.
NOVELTY - A cell stack pair (100a,100b) has refrigerant inlets (42a,42b) at lower end portions of the cell stacks and refrigerant discharge openings (44a,44b) at upper end portions of the cell stack. The cell stack pair is arranged symmetrical about a plane (v) perpendicular to a horizontal plane (h). The direction of stack of unit cells (50) is inclined at 5-60 degrees relative to the horizontal plane. The cell stack pair is positioned to form V-shape or caret-mark shape when viewed from the side in the direction of the stack of unit cells.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the unit cell is improved while rapidly discharging the moisture content in the reactive-gas manifold to the exterior since the reactive-gas manifold is inclined relative to the horizontal plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic views of the fuel cell system.    Refrigerant inlets (42a,42b)    Refrigerant discharge openings (44a,44b)    Unit cell (50)    Cell stack pair (100a,100b)    Horizontal plane (h)    Perpendicular plane (v)
NOVELTY - An inverter (60) controls drive of a traction motor (61) by supplying alternating current electric power converted from direct current electric power output from a fuel cell (40). A battery (20) charges cell generation power and motor regenerative power, and discharges charge power to motor. A control apparatus (10) determines whether motor control stop is permitted based on motor rotation speed detected by a rotation speed detector (64). The apparatus performs determination by comparing motor rotation speed with threshold-value according to fuel cell operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The bad influence on the electric power supply control in the fuel cell system is reduced efficiently, as the generation of counter voltage exceeding the maximum output voltage of fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (10)    Battery (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Inverter (60)    Traction motor (61)    Rotation speed detector (64)
NOVELTY - The system has supply units which supplies reactive gases such as hydrogen and oxygen gas into fuel cell through respective supply paths for intermittent operation of fuel cell. A determination unit (522) of a control unit (5) determines the deterioration of the electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell based on the amount of supplied gas and the amount of gas consumed by the fuel cell in order to maintain the function.    USE - Fuel cell system such as hybrid fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolyte membrane is detected correctly without using expensive sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration determination method of fuel cell.    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 (5)    Power supply system control unit (511)    High potential avoiding process unit (512)    Catalyst activating process unit (513)    Determination unit (522)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has positive electrode plate (21) and negative electrode plate (22). The plates have electric conduction structure or semiconductor, which fixes the position of respective positive and negative electrodes of electric power generator (10) to thermoconductively contact the generation unit. A resistive division circuit (30) detects the resistance value of the plates.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. DMFC used as power supply of portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC), mobile phone, vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, satellite, space craft, industrial application and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the electric power generation unit is detected from the resistance value of the positive and negative plates at low cost. The need of thermistor is avoided and uncontrollable dropping of temperature detection element is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for measuring temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generator (10)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Through-hole (25)    Resistive division circuit (30)
NOVELTY - A poly-phase direct current (DC)/DC converter performs buck-boost of output voltage of fuel cell. A setting unit sets the number of drive phases of DC/DC converter. A calculation unit calculates passage power of the DC/DC converter. A control unit switches the number of drive phases in preset time to number of drive phases from which DC/DC converter deviates from response performance decrement area, when the calculated passage power exists in response performance decrement area. A drive control unit drives the DC/DC converter with switched number of phases.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in moving structure (claimed) such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage control property of the converter mounted in the vehicle is improved efficiently based on the switching of the number of drive phases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moving structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of performance decrement area avoidance control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system prohibits the single phase drive of a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter when the fuel cell system corresponds to a state in which the voltage command value changes quickly. The fuel cell system permits the single phase drive of a DC-DC converter when the fuel cell system does not correspond to a state in which the voltage command value changes quickly. The operation mode is switched from a normal operation mode to an intermittent operation mode when the change of the voltage command value is beyond a constant value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of overcurrent into the voltage conversion apparatus is prevented effectively by prohibiting the single phase drive of DC-DC converter when the fuel cell system corresponds to a state in which the voltage command value changes quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the monitoring of command voltage value of the power supply controller.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a controller (40) with leakage determination unit which detects a leaking fuel cell among fuel cells (11) in a fuel cell stack (10) based on the behavior of cell voltage of each or group of fuel cells as measured by each cell voltage measuring device while a pressure difference control unit increases a pressure difference with time. Gas flows through an electrolyte membrane from a fuel electrode side to an oxidizing electrode side in the leaking fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid detection of leaking fuel cell by performing leakage determination based on voltage detected while increasing difference between fuel gas pressure and oxidizing gas pressure with time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a determining method of existence of leaking cell in fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (11)    Load device (12)    Controller (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature control device (1) has an air passage (A7) which can reflux air that has passed through a battery (12) to a passenger compartment (R). A control unit operates a valve (V4) to permit and prohibit communication between the air passage and passenger compartment according to the temperature of the battery.    USE - Battery temperature control device for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains battery within lower and upper predetermined temperatures, thus improving air conditioning efficiency in interior of vehicle and preventing the pressure in the interior from becoming negative. Enables cool air passage through battery when battery temperature is high and passenger compartment is being warmed up, so as to shorten cooling time of battery, and stably obtain electric discharge output. Employs air passages through which portions air can be returned into rear portion of passenger compartment and introduced into luggage compartment, thus improving heating efficiency of rear portion of passenger compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the battery temperature control device.    Battery temperature control device (1)    Battery (12)    Air passage (A7)    Passenger compartment (R)    Valve (V4)
NOVELTY - The cable (1) has flat conductor elements (10, 12) surrounded by an insulation element (14) i.e. protective casing (18), where a shielding element (16) i.e. sheet plate, surrounds the insulation element. The flat conductor elements are arranged such that broad surfaces of the conductor elements lie upon each other, where the shielding element is wound with an overlap of 50 percentages. The flat conductor elements are electromagnetically coupled with each other with a distance of 1 millimeter such that distant fields radiated from the conductor elements cancel each other.    USE - Power cable i.e. battery cable, for transmitting power in a motor vehicle with an electric drive (all claimed), i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shielding element is wound with the overlap of 50 percentages, thus avoiding an incomplete shielding in the power cable in a secure manner, and reducing weight and overall size of the power cable. The flat conductor elements are electromagnetically coupled with each other such that the distant fields radiated from the conductor elements cancel each other, thus achieving a better electromagnetic compatibility of the power cable. The provision of the protective casing prevents damages of the power cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a motor vehicle power cable.    Power cable (1)    Flat conductor elements (10, 12)    Insulation element (14)    Shielding element (16)    Protective casing (18)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical cell (100) has a battery case (20) having a cylindrical portion (22) for accommodating an electrode (70) and electrolyte solution. The helical recessed portion (28) and electrode wall (72) are formed along a portion of surface (27) opposing the side of the electrode. A helical convex portion (38) is formed in the outer surface of the cylindrical portion corresponding to the helical recessed portion. A safety valve (46) is provided in the case so as to guide the gas emitted in the case.    USE - Cylindrical cell e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and for personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution injected into the battery case can be made to permeate all the corners of the electrode rapidly through the gap of the helical recessed portion so that the injection property of electrolyte solution can be made favorable. The high-capacity battery can be obtained. The surface area of the battery case can be enlarged so that the heat dissipation of the cylindrical cell can be improved. The favorable degassing property of the cylindrical cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery case (20)    Cylindrical portion (22)    Electrode opposing surface (27)    Helical recessed portion (28)    Helical convex portion (38)    Safety valve (46)    Electrode (70)    Electrode wall (72)    Cylindrical cell (100)
NOVELTY - A hollow fiber (1-2 mass%) and lead powder are added to dilute sulfuric acid, to obtain a slurry. The obtained slurry is mixed, to obtain paste-type active material. Then, the obtained paste-type active material is coated on a collector composed of lead alloy, cured and dried, to obtain paste-type positive electrode plate.    USE - Manufacture of paste-type positive electrode plate used for controlling-valve-type lead storage battery (claimed) for uninterruptible power system, electric-power-assisted bicycle, forklift truck and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The paste-type positive electrode plate provides compact controlling-valve-type lead storage battery controlling-valve type lead storage battery having high output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hollow fiber (1-2 mass%) and lead powder are added to dilute sulfuric acid, to obtain a slurry. The obtained slurry is mixed, to obtain paste-type active material. Then, the obtained paste-type active material is coated on a collector composed of lead alloy, cured and dried, to obtain paste-type positive electrode plate. The slurry further contains water and phosphoric acid (1.5-3 mass%). A controlling-valve type lead storage battery is formed using the paste-type positive electrode plate and electrolyte solution containing colloidal silica (3-6 mass%) and phosphoric acid (0.5-1.5 mass%).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of manufacturing process of paste-type active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a stacked structure (21) of fuel cells (2). The voltage of the stacked structure is detected by cell monitor (52). The direct current (DC) voltage input from the fuel cell is increased by DC-DC converters (51,54) whose outputs are input to traction motor (56). The cell monitor and DC-DC converters are arranged at the lower surface of metal base plate (24) with fuel cell provided at the outer surface.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation equipment used in residential and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The space efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved and the total 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 system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Stacked structure (21)    Base plate (24)    DC-DC converters (51,54)    Cell monitor (52)    Traction motor (56)
NOVELTY - An energy station (10) has hydrogen production apparatus (11) equipped with modifier (14) and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) apparatus (16), and solid oxide fuel cell (18). The PSA off gas is used as raw material of solid oxide fuel cell.    USE - Energy station for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy station is efficient, and can supply hydrogen and electricity simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of energy station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy station (10)    Hydrogen production apparatus (11)    Modifier (14)    Pressure swing adsorption apparatus (16)    Solid oxide fuel cell (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (2) receives fuel gas and oxidation gas for electrochemical reaction to generate electric power. Anode side supply-discharge mechanism and cathode side supply-discharge mechanism have discharge flow-path (33,43) discharging fuel and oxidation off gas from fuel cell. A control unit (5) controls valve (35,36,45,46) to stop gas flow in anode and cathode side supply discharge mechanism for predetermined time and then releases the gas flow. The control unit determines fuel gas leakage if anode side pressure is higher than cathode side pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of leakage of fuel gas can be traced and determined with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas leakage determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Discharge flow-path (33,43)    Controls valve (35,36,45,46)
NOVELTY - The carry case (22) has several battery cells that are stacked on a base plate (40) so that positive and negative electrode tab (29a,29b) overlaps each other, which are adjoined on each end of battery cell (19) along lamination direction. An insulation plate (33) is arranged between the positive and negative electrode tabs on each end. Several movement controllers (42,44) are vertically arranged on the base plate to control the movement of each battery cell and to allow insertion of battery cell from the upper direction.    USE - Carry case of battery module used in hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By inserting the battery cells from the upper direction with respect to the movement controllers the battery cells and the insulation plates are not position shifted so that the battery module can be assembled easily and quickly. As the movement controllers are vertically arranged on the corners of the base plate, the weight reduction of the carry case is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the carry case, battery cell and insulation plate before assembly.    Battery cell (19)    Carry case (22)    Positive and negative electrode tabs (29a,29b)    Insulation plate (33)    Base plate (40)    Movement controllers (42,43)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (36) has a casing (50) formed with a gas flow-in opening (50b) and a gas flow exit (50d). An ion exchange resin board (60) is arranged in the casing. The gas is allowed to pass into the casing through the gas flow-in opening such that the impurity is removed from the ion exchange resin board. The direction of gas flow from the gas flow-in opening with respect to the surface of resin board, is changed by a rectification mechanism (70).    USE - Ion exchanger for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rectification mechanism changes direction of gas flow from gas flow-in opening with respect to surface of resin board. Hence the inclination of the utilization factor of the surface of ion exchange resin board is reduced reliably. Hence the efficiency of the removal of the impurity from the resin board is improved. The durability of the resin board is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the ion exchanger.    Ion exchanger (36)    Casing (50)    Gas flow-in opening (50b)    Gas flow exit (50d)    Ion exchange resin board (60)    Rectification mechanism (70)
NOVELTY - The cell monitor apparatus has substrate (29) for control. The substrate has low voltage region (29L) at which low voltage components are arranged and high voltage region (29H) at which high voltage components are arranged. The low voltage region is located on both sides of high voltage region.    USE - Cell monitor apparatus for fuel cell of fuel cell system in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safety in high voltage region of substrate is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (29)    High voltage region (29H)    Low voltage region (29L)
NOVELTY - A novel organic radical compound has structure in which polycyclic aromatic ring is connected with a radical structure.    USE - Organic radical compound for electrode such as negative electrode used for electrical storage device (both claimed) and lithium ion secondary cell used for hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The organic radical compound has excellent discharged capacitance and cyclic characteristics.
NOVELTY - The box (12) has two evaporators, a heat exchange unit (148) and a cooling system, which are formed such that the cool box is thermally coupled with a fuel cell system (20) occasionally. A coolant circuit is provided for cooling the cool box and is controlled occasionally by the fuel cell system. The evaporator (132) and heat exchange unit are thermally coupled with the fuel cell system by a common heat exchanger. Heat energy is transferred from the cool box to the fuel cell system.    USE - Cool box i.e. absorption refrigerator such as diffusion absorption refrigerator for cooling of food, object and living organism in a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a cool bag, cooling compartment, cool container and refrigerating chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporators, the heat exchange unit and the cooling system are formed such that the cool box is thermally coupled with the fuel cell system, thus minimizing the consumption of electricity and/or of fuel for the fuel cell system. The fuel cell system is provided for the operation of the cool box by the thermal energy, thus improving the overall efficiency of the entire motor vehicle including cool box using a primary energy by the thermal operation of the cool box and process heat from the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling of food, objects or organisms in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a motor vehicle with three cool boxes for cooling of food, objects or organisms.    Motor vehicle (10)    Cool boxes (12, 14, 16)    Fuel cell system (20)    Evaporator (132)    Heat exchange unit (148)
NOVELTY - The unit has a super-capacitor (1) connected with a detecting and monitoring point of a voltage detecting and monitoring system (2), where the super-capacitor is combination of drawing type and starting type super-capacitors. A temperature detecting probe of a temperature detecting and monitoring system (3) is installed at a detecting point of explosion-proof boxes (6). An energy balancing and managing system and an air conditioner cooling and radiating channel (5) is provided in the explosion-proof boxes. An explosion-proof connecting plug (7) is provided outside the explosion-proof boxes.    USE - On-vehicle energy unit for an electro-motion driving vehicle and an electronic and driving control system.    ADVANTAGE - The unit improves energy-saving effect, apparent emission reducing effect and high-efficiency regenerative brake energy feedback and storing function, and reduces maintenance cost and equipment failure ratio, and protects environment, and can be rapidly charged, and service life of the unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an on-vehicle energy unit.    Super-capacitor (1)    Voltage detecting and monitoring system (2)    Temperature detecting and monitoring system (3)    Air conditioner cooling and radiating channel (5)    Explosion-proof boxes (6)    Explosion-proof connecting plug (7)
NOVELTY - The shell has movable convex supports respectively placed at four corners of a battery shell upper cover. Four movable cap bodies are respectively sleeved on a bump integrated with the battery shell upper cover.    USE - Anti-pressure accumulator shell for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The shell is convenient to manufacture and inexpensive, has long life span, and provides safety performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-pressure accumulator shell for an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a long and narrow wind pipe (2) e.g. circular pipe, and a generator (3) equipped at an upper part of the vehicle. A rotating shaft of the generator is fixed with a wind mill i.e. radial flow type fan. An impeller i.e. centrifugal turbine impeller, of the wind mill is equipped in an inner part or an outer part of the wind pipe, and is faced at a rear port of the wind pipe. The impeller is formed by curved vanes. A front port of the wind pipe is fixed with an air deflector.    USE - Spontaneous electrical vehicle i.e. truck (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The wind pipe forms concentrated strong air flow and directly impacts the air flow on the impeller of the wind mill to push the rotating shaft of the generator to rotate with at high speed for generating power, thus ensuring precise air flow direction, concentrated power and high conversion ratio. The vehicle generates the power at low cost without any pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a spontaneous electrical vehicle.    Spontaneous electrical vehicle (1)    Wind pipe (2)    Generator (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves grounding a fuel cell stack, packaging box, water tank, water pipeline, packaging bracket, motor and a shell of an electrical controller, and grounding a metal pipe of each part of a fuel cell power generation system. Grounding wires are connected to a vehicle shell and grounded when using the fuel cell power generation system as a vehicle motor.    USE - Method for realizing electrical safety protection of a fuel cell power generation system that is utilized as a vehicle motor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can be implemented in a simple manner, and avoids electric leakage in the fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of an electrical safety protection realizing method.
NOVELTY - The device has a containing unit including a containing seat arranged in an electric motor car, and a base arranged in the car and separated from the containing seat, where the containing seat has an internal enclosure wall surrounded to define a hollow containing space. The base is located below the hollow containing space, and a battery is provided in a battery box. A guide portion of an inclined tapered extension is formed below a guide piece e.g. groove, and bottom of the battery box and the guide portion are inserted into the base of the containing unit.    USE - Battery containing device for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits the containing seat to be separated from the base, thus effectively reducing volumes of the containing seat and the base, reducing raw material cost and manufacturing difficulties, and avoiding the generation of vacuum adsorption in the assembly of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery containing device.
NOVELTY - The battery module supporting part has a flat bottom plate (210) and a protrusion (200), where multiple serially connected batteries are arranged. A coolant channel (230) passes through an inner side to form a cooling airflow pass. A cooling window (240) is opened to form an upstream such that a seating groove (220) directly contact with each other and the battery module.    USE - Battery module supporting part for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling window is opened to form an upstream such that a seating groove directly contact with each other and the battery module, and hence ensures to maximize the cooling performance by maximizing the cooling airflow passing through the battery module, as well as ensures to reduce the material cost for molding the supporting part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module supporting part.    Protrusion (200)    Bottom plate (210)    Seating groove (220)    Coolant channel (230)    Cooling window (240)
NOVELTY - The anti-seismic device has an anti-seismic bracket (200) which supports lower-part of a battery unit (100). An installation unit is provided with a supporting part. The installation unit is curve-cut for surrounding bottom side of the battery unit, and is fixed to a seating plane. A concavo-convex absorbing segment (212) is formed in transverse direction for absorbing vibrations. Air for cooling the device is admitted through an intake hole and is exhausted to a discrete space through an exhaust pipe.    USE - Anti-seismic device for battery unit of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-seismic bracket supports lower-part of battery unit, and air for cooling the device is admitted through an intake hole and is exhausted to a discrete space through an exhaust pipe, and hence improves vibration resistance, and ensures improved cooling efficiency of the anti-seismic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an anti-seismic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery unit (100)    Anti-seismic bracket (200)    Absorbing segment (212)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has ventilation portion whose width is smaller than that of ceiling. A receiving portion is formed in upper case and lower case of battery case made of laminated sheet. The laminated sheet is formed of resin outer layer, metal layer and resin sealant layer. The lower case and upper case are bound, if a portion corresponding to outer circumference of receiving portion is fused thermally. The resin outer layer is made of nylon or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), metal layer is aluminum and the resin sealant layer is made of polypropylene.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion polymer battery for use in battery module (both claimed) used as power source of mobile apparatus. Can also be used in lithium secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle, motorcycle, electric bicycle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure gas can be ejected to outside by the provision of ventilation portion, so that the firing of battery is prevented. The durability and stability of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A number of blades (20) are radially and equally spaced about a rotational axis. Each blade has a uniform thickness throughout. An arc-shaped cross-section (26) exists between proximal end (22) and distal end (24) of the blade. It is located in a plane traverse to the axis. An exterior surface of each blade has a convex shape in a rotational direction of wind turbine (10). Each of the wind guides (40) is attached to a respective pair of blades. A uniform thickness is defined by a pair of planar surfaces of guides. The wind or air flow is directly guided to a respective upstream blade.    USE - Wind turbine for converting wind power into mechanical or electric power in a vertical axis electric generator of a vehicle. Can also be used for enabling a pump to generate mechanical power.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine has blades, each having an arc-shaped cross-section that facilitates temporary caging of the wind power. The torques into the rotating input shaft is increased. Each wind guide guides wind or air flow directly to a respective blade positioned upstream. As a result, the wind or air flow in a direction that would resist rotation can be prevented. The torque into the rotating input shaft can be increased. An increased operational efficiency of converting wind power into electric power can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power generating apparatus in combination with a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a planar view of an electric power generating apparatus.    Wind turbine (10)    Blades (20)    Proximal end (22)    Distal end (24)    Arc-shaped cross-section (26)    Wind guides (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has macroscopically aligned mesostructured materials formed on the surface of a substrate (12). The mesochannels of the mesostructured material are orientationally ordered along the axis direction with respect to the substrate. The substrate is made of aluminum or titanium.    USE - Assembled structure for solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high degree of macroscopic orientation order for mesochannels can be acquired reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the assembled structure.    Substrate (12)    Microchannel (62)    Trench (64)    Lateral axis (68)    Longitudinal axis (70)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a multimedia interface placed on a vehicle body. A hybrid energy transmission device is equipped with a solar energy generating system for transforming a solar energy to an electric energy. A chemical energy generating system transforms a chemical energy to the electric energy. A rechargeable battery receives the electric energy and stores the energy. An electric motor is driven by the rechargeable battery. A vehicle unpiloted controller is connected with an electronic touch screen.    USE - Intelligent environment friendly energy saving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment friendly and has reduced energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent environment friendly energy saving vehicle.
NOVELTY - An alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative for pharmaceuticals, sensitizer, organic semiconductor, optoelectronic device, secondary battery, fuel cell and superconducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative has improved dissolution characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali metal-containing fullerene base material derivative of formula (1) is new.    AF=endohedral fullerene cluster containing alkali-metal atom-encapsulated fullerene or its derivative;    R=alkylidene and forms crosslinking bond of methano fullerene-type and/or fulleroid-type with carbon of fullerene of AF;and    n=1-8.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a fuel cell set packaged by adhesion layer and the method of making the same. The cathode side and the anode side of a film electrode set are used to form a cathode runner plate and an anode runner plate. The cathode runner plate has a gas delivery channel comprising a plurality of communicative zones and non-communicative zones. The anode runner plate has a fuel delivery channel, a plurality of runners, a fuel inlet, and a fuel outlet. Between the cathode runner plate, the anode runner plate and the film electrode set, a cathode adhesion layer and an anode adhesion layer are coated to adhere the film electrode set and the cathode runner plate.
NOVELTY - Several cell voltage detection units (S1-Sn) detect cell voltage of electric rechargeable cells (C1-Cn). A switch unit (111) includes several switches (SW1-SW2n) connected between electric rechargeable cells. A control unit (121) forms discharge line from electric rechargeable cell to load driving feeding circuit. The control unit controls the switches individually in accordance with cell voltage detection result, when difference between highest cell voltage and lowest cell voltage in the electric rechargeable cell is equal to or smaller than predetermined value.    USE - Discharge control system of electric storage pack for supplying electric power to motor of electric vehicle and hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied to the motor even when cell voltages of the whole electric rechargeable cells of electric storage pack are uniform and the occurrence of frequent switching is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric storage pack and electric drive system.    Switch unit (111)    Control unit (121)    Electric rechargeable cells (C1-Cn)    Cell voltage detection units (S1-Sn)    Switches (SW1-SW2n)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electrical stress to terminals of an electrode-membrane assembly of a diagnosed fuel cell, where slew rate of the electrical stress is lower than or equal to 1500 millivolt per second. Electrical response of the electrode-membrane assembly is measured by measuring voltage in an open circuit at the terminals of the assembly or by measuring intensity in a closed circuit at the terminals of the assembly. The assembly is completely discharged before applying the stress to the terminals of the assembly.    USE - Method for diagnosing a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell, that is used for generating electricity, for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application of the electrical stress at a slew rate is lower than or equal to 1500 millivolt per second, thus ensuring improved discrimination between used cells and new cells, and hence ensuring simple, economical and rapid diagnosing of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for diagnosing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the steps of a method for diagnosing a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode comprising positive electrode compound material layer, and solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode collector that are laminated sequentially.    USE - Solid electrolyte lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thin solid electrolyte cell with reduced curvature, distortion and crack, by laminating the electrode layers. The charge and discharge capacity of the battery is increased. The safety and reliability are increased by using solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solid electrolyte lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode collector (2)    Positive electrode compound material layer (3)    Solid electrolyte layer (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling body (2) i.e. evaporator, staying in thermal contact with a rechargeable storage cell (1) i.e. lithium-ion-battery, where the cooling body is passed for heat exchange of fluids. A blower (9) is provided for air flow to parts of the device. The blower is activated in a parked condition of a motor vehicle. A housing has a flushing channel (7) through which the air flow takes place. The channel is partially arranged between an outer wall (6) of the housing and a wall (5) of blocks of the storage cell arranged in the housing, where the walls exhibit thermal insulation.    USE - Electrical energy storage device e.g. drive battery or driving battery, for a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage device improves the tempering of the storage cell in preset operating conditions and is manufactured in a cost-effective manner. The blower is provided for air flow to the parts of the device, thus improving the cooling of the storage device in extreme operating conditions during slow travel and high performance at the mountain. The blower is activated in the parked condition of the motor vehicle, thus avoiding overheating of the memory cells by strong sun exposure and heating of air in the engine compartment or by heat radiation of the combustion engine, and hence increasing the life span of the storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of an electrical energy storage device.    Storage cell (1)    Cooling body (2)    Wall (5)    Outer wall (6)    Flushing channel (7)    Feed channel (8)    Blower (9)
NOVELTY - The device has test elements (a,b) resting at an operating element (1) e.g. fuel cell, or a part of the operating element e.g. fuel cell stack. The test element comprises two electrically conductive areas, which are arranged at a certain distance to each other and are connected with each other through an electrically conductive measuring section. The measuring section is arranged such that a preset current flow between the electrically conductive areas of the test element causes a current density in the test element to be higher than that of the electrically conductive areas.    USE - Device for controlling defect in an electrical operating element i.e. fuel cell. Can also be used for controlling defect in an electrically conductive or semiconductive plate such as graphite plate.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that detection of the defects in the operating element is simplified and an accurate error diagnosis is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a device for controlling defect in an electrical operating element    (2) a method for operating a defect controlling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a device for controlling defect in an electrical operating element.    Test elements (a, b)    Operating element (1)    Poor conductive layers (2a, 2b)    Metallic layers (3a, 3b)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a diode element (24) containing a set of power-MOSFETs (34) connected in parallel. A monitoring and controlling circuit (33) determines a level of a current flowing through the diode element and controls the power-MOSFETs of the diode element on the basis of a determined current level. A stand-by battery (E2) is electrically connected to the diode element and to an onboard power supply of a motor vehicle i.e. car. The diode element includes a Schottky diode connected parallel to the power-MOSFETs.    USE - Circuit for stabilizing voltage in an onboard power supply in a motor vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has high life span, stabilizes the voltage in the onboard power supply of the motor vehicle in a reliable and fast manner, and prevents delays during starting procedure of the motor vehicle. The utilization of the power-MOSFETs ensures cycle stability and fast response time of the circuit. The utilization of the diode element prevents interruption of current flow from the battery to the onboard power supply, thus eliminating the need for expansive power supply protection for the onboard power supply, while avoiding unwanted discharging of the battery to prevent damage of the circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a diode element of a voltage stabilizing circuit for an onboard power supply.    Stand-by battery (E2)    Diode element (24)    Micro controller (26)    Monitoring and controlling circuit (33)    Power-MOSFETs (28, 30, 34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a storage chamber (25) in which unused hydrogen gas discharged from the fuel cell is stored. The chamber is connected to a control valve (461) which is connected hydrogen gas exhaust passage (44) and a flow path (46). The chamber is connected to emission control valve (471) which is connected to air exhaust passage (42) through a flow path (47).    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unused hydrogen gas storage chamber is connected to the gas emission control valve which is connected to the air exhaust passage through specific flow path and hence the moisture content in the fuel cell and the hydrogen gas flow path is reliably discharged. Since the unused hydrogen gas is mixed with unused oxidizing agent using the pressure difference of the unused hydrogen and oxidizing agent, the concentration of the hydrogen is controlled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Storage chamber (25)    Air exhaust passage (42)    Hydrogen gas exhaust passage (44)    Flow paths (46,47)    Control valve (461)    Emission control valve (471)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an insulator (30) which is arranged adjacent to a controller (230). Heat emitting structure (210) is heated by supplying alternating current (AC) to the generator from the controller. A transformer (220) is connected between the controller and the heat emitting structure. A portion of the heat emitting structure in a core (223) of the transformer is accommodated in the insulator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the portion of the heat emitting structure of the transformer core is accommodated in the insulator, the size of the fuel cell is reduced and the temperature distribution property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulator (30)    Heat emitting structure (210)    Transformer (220)    Transformer core (223)    Controller (230)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode layer is formed in a polyelectrolyte film base-material. The corrugated structure is formed on the polyelectrolyte film base-material by performing ion irradiation and etching damage region using sulfonic acid.    USE - Electrolytic membrane for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell performance is improved by steep increase in the electrode area. The high efficient electric power generation performance is exhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery sensor module (1) has a fixed plate (10) that is attached to battery post (105). A battery sensor (20) is attached to the fixed plate and battery side connecting terminal (41) of harness, is electrically connected to the edge portion of the battery sensor. The upper metal region (11) of the fixed plate is attached to battery post and side region (12) of the fixed plate is attached with battery sensor.    USE - Battery sensor module for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment position of the battery sensor with respect to battery can be changed easily without increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery sensor module.    Battery sensor module (1)    Fixed plate (10)    Upper metal region of fixed plate (11)    Side region of fixed plate (12)    Battery sensor (20)    Battery side connecting terminal (41)    Battery post (105)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst has a porous catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is formed with porosity having pores (V1) of diameter 0.01-0.1 micrometer and pores (V2) of diameter 0.1-1 micrometer.    USE - Electrode catalyst for fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining of moisture level and draining of water can be done satisfactorily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    Catalyst carrying conductive particle (1)    Catalyst particle (11)    Conductive particle (12)    Primary aggregate (A1)    Pores (V1,V2)
NOVELTY - The tank (1) has a liner (2) which comprises dome shaped side portions (2b) at both sides of a cylindrical drum (2a). The annular grooves (3,4) are formed at edge of both sides of drum.    USE - Tank for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The winding process of reinforced fiber around the outer surface of liner can be simplified such that time required for winding the fiber can be shortened and productivity of the tank can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fiber winding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the liner of tank.    Tank (1)    Liner (2)    Drum (2a)    Side portion (2b)    Annular grooves (3,4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller that computes the hydrogen gas concentration at the anode side of the fuel cell based on the temperature of a coolant during the time elapsed between last shutdown of system and present startup of system. The calculated hydrogen gas concentration is corrected based on the temperature difference between the edge fuel cells and other cells laminated within the fuel cell. The hydrogen gas is supplied from a hydrogen supply flow path in accordance with corrected hydrogen gas concentration.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal quantity of fuel gas is supplied by adjusting hydrogen gas concentration based on the temperature difference of edge fuel cells at the time of starting the system. Thus stable driving is attained and fall of fuel consumption is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process of calculating hydrogen gas concentration.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an electrical storage unit (16) that is charged with constant current value by the charge-and-discharge circuit (18). The rated voltage arrival time of capacitors (11-14) is calculated according to predetermined equation. The setting voltage is calculated by predetermined equation, when charging the electrical storage unit. The charging is discharged with a balance circuit (19) until both-ends voltage of capacitor reaches the calculated setting voltage.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for braking force regeneration system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage balance of the electrical storage apparatus is maintained in early stage, so that the regeneration efficiency of the apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (10)    Capacitors (11-14)    Electrical storage unit (16)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (18)    Balance circuit (19)
NOVELTY - The valve has compressor (31) that supplies control pressure to pressure chamber (114) through control pressure supply flow channel (118). An air release path (116) releases air of pressure chamber. The introductory state of control pressure, releases control pressure supply flow channel and blocks air release path. The blocking state of control pressure, blocks control pressure supply flow channel and releases air release path. A switching control mechanism (142) performs switching control of introductory and blocking states.    USE - Valve for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in size and weight of the valve of fuel cell can be achieved by using simple switching control mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the purge valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (31)    Pressure chamber (114)    Air release path (116)    Control pressure supply flow channel (118)    Switching control mechanism (142)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a bus-bar (68) whose one end is connected to an electric power removing terminal (54b) with a fastening section (64). A leaf spring (88) presses the bus-bar with respect to the electric power removing terminal, when the bus-bar is accommodated in a casing (70).    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bus-bar is pressed with respect to electric power removing terminal, the terminal can be connected reliably even if damage is produced due to insertion of fastening section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power removing terminal (54b)    Fastening section (64)    Bus-bar (68)    Casing (70)    Leaf spring (88)
NOVELTY - A circulation pump (32) provided in the circulation path circulates the coolant to the fuel cell. A radiator in circulation path performs heat exchange with cooling water and external air. A thermo valve changes the flow rate of coolant supplied into a bypass path based on coolant temperature. A fuel cell prediction unit (43) estimates whether the temperature of fuel cell is more than preset temperature based on characteristics of valve opening degree. The amount of cooling of fuel cell is increased, when temperature of fuel cell is more than preset temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be cooled rapidly, even when the emitted heat amount of fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water circulation pump (32)    Radiator fan (34)    Control unit (40)    Coolant temperature change rate calculation unit (41)    Fuel cell prediction unit (43)
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure regulator (44) that adjusts pressure of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell (2). Several injectors (45a,45b) arranged below the pressure regulator adjust the state of supplied fuel gas. A pressure sensor (P) detects the pressure of fuel gas between pressure regulator and injectors. A control unit (5) opens injector when detected pressure is above specified pressure value, when driving startup instructions are received.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit operates injector according to fall of pressure in fuel cell system so that operability of injector is improved at time of starting of fuel cell system. Hence the fuel gas can be supplied to fuel cell in short time and so the power consumption of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of injector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Regulator (44)    Injectors (45a,45b)    Pressure sensor (P)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (14) which comprises cathode electrode catalyst layer (12a) and anode electrode catalyst layer (12b) on the surface of the electrolytic element (11). A separator (30) forms cathode gas flow path (18) along the surface (14a) and anode gas flow path (19) along the surface (14b). The cross sectional area of cathode gas flow path is larger than the anode gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack (claimed) used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of cathode gas flow path can be reduced and electric power generation efficiency can be improved. The obstruction of gas flow path by the generated water at the time of initiation of fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic element (11)    Cathode electrode catalyst layer (12a)    Anode electrode catalyst layer (12b)    MEA (14)    Surfaces (14a,14b)    Cathode gas flow path (18)    Anode gas flow path (19)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing hydrogen and oxidation gas flow routes in electric power generation region. The hydrogen gas and oxidation gas are supplied to hydrogen gas and oxidation gas flow routes by entrance side manifold of hydrogen gas (16a) and entrance side manifold of oxidation gas respectively. The pressure loss in hydrogen gas interconnecting passageway (61) and oxidation gas interconnecting passageway is measured. A post processing is performed to reduce the difference of pressure loss between the fuel cells.    USE - Method for processing fuel cell (claimed) for electric power generation system of hybrid vehicle, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in pressure loss between the fuel cells is suppressed, since the post processing reduces the difference of pressure loss between the fuel cells. Hence the yield of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portion of fuel cell explaining the fuel cell processing.    Entrance side manifold of hydrogen gas (16a)    Groove (21)    Hydrogen gas interconnecting passageway (61)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing of electrolytic membrane involves coating an electrolytic solution which contains metal salt of a protecting group and ionic group on a base material, evaporating solvent at 151 degrees C, peeling electrolytic membrane with solvent content of 5-50 wt.% from the base material and drying.    USE - Manufacture of electrolytic membrane for fuel cells used for household appliances, mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant, video camera, digital camera, handheld terminal, radio frequency identification reader, digital audio player, displays, electric shaver, vacuum cleaner, motor vehicles, power tool, domestic electric power supply machine, passenger car, bus, truck, electric powered bicycle, electric cart, electric wheelchair, railway, robot and cyborg.    ADVANTAGE - Produces electrolytic membrane with high quality and excellent dimensional stability and fuel shut-off property.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has arc deposition source (10) that accommodates an anode electrode (6) in a vacuum tube (8). One end of cathode electrode (1) protrudes from edge (4') of an insulator (4). The discharge surface is formed between side (1") of cathode electrode and side (2') of trigger electrode (2), and an insulation structure (3) is arranged in an end of trigger electrode.    USE - Vacuum arc vapor deposition apparatus for production of battery catalyst of fuel cell of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and catalyst of diesel engine. Can also be used in formation of metal thin film on semiconductor device substrate and LCD substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation structure arranged at end of trigger electrode suppresses the short circuit between trigger and cathode electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the deposition source.    Cathode electrode (1)    Side of cathode electrode (1")    Trigger electrode (2)    Side of trigger electrode (2')    Insulation structure (3)    Insulator (4)    Edge (4')    Anode electrode (6)    Vacuum tube (8)    Arc deposition source (10)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen embrittlement sensor (1) has sensor casing (10) with diaphragm portion (2) that consists of material easily performing hydrogen embrittlement among the material of construction in high pressure hydrogen system. The sintered material in the diaphragm is covered by ferrite type stainless steel or steel plate. The destruction of diaphragm portion is detected and the hydrogen embrittlement inside the high pressure hydrogen system is determined.    USE - Hydrogen embrittlement sensor of high pressure hydrogen system (claimed) e.g. fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen embrittlement is detected before the component of the system is damaged, by monitoring hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon through the destructive phenomenon in the diaphragm portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen embrittlement sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen embrittlement sensor (1)    Diaphragm portion (2)    Stress concentration zone (3)    Pressure detecting element (5)    Sensor casing (10)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a liquid opening stopper (20) that is provided in a liquid port (11) of lid (10) joined to the opening of a battery case (7) accommodating the electrode group (6). A porous filter (21) is provided in the middle of the gas exhaustion path of the liquid opening stopper. An exhaust hole (22) for discharging gas out of the battery is provided in the liquid opening stopper. The antimony is not included in the lead alloy for the positive and negative electrode straps (4,5) joining negative electrode plate (2), while including tin.    USE - Lead storage battery for starting engine and supplying backup power in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of the electrolyte solution is prevented using filter. The corrosion of the strap can be prevented and the reliable battery can be obtained, while preventing the crevice corrosion by surface treatment of the negative electrode strap and negative electrode plate edge portion. The disconnection of the negative electrode strap and negative electrode plate edge portion can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Negative electrode plate (2)    Positive and negative electrode straps (4,5)    Electrode group (6)    Battery case (7)    Lid (10)    Liquid port (11)    Liquid opening stopper (20)    Porous filter (21)    Exhaust hole (22)
NOVELTY - An ion permeable electrolytic membrane (1) is positioned between anode electrode layer (2) and cathode electrode layer (3). Each electrode layer has particulate carbon carrier for supporting catalyst consisting of platinum or platinum alloy. Catalyst content in the anode electrode layer is 0.01-0.1 mg divide by cm2. The layer thickness of anode electrode layer is 3-10 mu m.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Platinum usage amount can be reduced. Electric power generation performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode electrode layer (2)    Cathode electrode layer (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - A packing follower (35) has a packing flange (38), diameter reducing portion and a communicating hole (36) connecting the outer peripheral surface of stem (32). An extraction opening (9) is connected to the communicating hole through a flow path (7). A collection module (1) is fitted to the diameter reducing portion and clamped by the packing flange of packing follower.    USE - Leakage fluid collection structure of flow control valve for fluid leak detection system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of fluid leaked out from the gap between stem and gland packing can be detected reliably by efficiently collecting the leakage fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the leakage fluid collection structure of flow control valve.    Collection module (1)    Flow path (7)    Extraction opening (9)    Stem (32)    Packing follower (35)    Communicating hole (36)    Packing flange (38)
NOVELTY - The stack (100) has anode and cathode side metal porous structures (43a,43c) each include a flow path for supplying hydrogen and air supplied from hydrogen and air supply manifolds along the surface of anode (411a) and cathode (411c) of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (411) respectively. The water-repellant processing is performed to hydrogen and air introduction regions (43ai,43ci) provided in anode and cathode side metal porous structures, which are used for supplying hydrogen and air from respective manifolds to respective porous structures.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated by electrochemical reaction in anode and cathode can be induced to water storage portion through hydrogen and air introduction regions in anode and cathode side metal porous structures efficiently. Hence anode and cathode can be utilized in electric power generation effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode side metal porous structure (43a)    Hydrogen introduction region (43ai)    Cathode side metal porous structure (43c)    Air introduction region (43ci)    Fuel cell stack (100)    MEA (411)    Anode (411a)    Cathode (411c)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has rectangular plate shaped battery cell main case having sealing portion that seals electric power generation element and projection portion (27) projecting outside the sealing portion. Several battery cells are stacked so that positive electrode tab (29a) and negative electrode tab (29b) overlap by turns. A gap formed between positive and negative electrode tabs and insulating plate (33) is maintained by support frame (21). The battery module is accommodated in storage case having introductory window for introducing heat regulation air into case.    USE - Battery pack for hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module accommodated inside the storage case can be cooled efficiently as the heat regulating air is introduced into storage case through introductory window to spread smoothly between positive and negative electrode tab of each battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery module of battery pack.    Support frame (21)    Projection portion (27)    Positive electrode tab (29a)    Negative electrode tab (29b)    Insulating plate (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a flow path (30a) that supplies hydrogen or oxygen gas to electrolytic membrane. A cathode side separator (30) comprising a dividing rib (30b) is formed to divide the flow path. A moisture sensor (40) is positioned in cavity portion of the dividing rib using resin.    USE - Fuel cell for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture sensor is positioned in cavity portion of dividing rib the dead space of gas flow path is reduced. The manufacturing cost of fuel cell is reduced by usage of resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the cathode side separator.    Cathode side separator (30)    Flow path (30a)    Dividing rib (30b)    Sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a compressor (31) that scavenges a fuel cell stack (10) after the electric power generation stop of fuel cell stack. The compressor scavenges a back-pressure valve (33) arranged at downstream of fuel cell stack after completion of scavenging air of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, and for domestic application and hot water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the scavenging of back-pressure valve is performed after completion of scavenging air of fuel cell stack, the freezing of back-pressure valve can be prevented, and the back-pressure valve can be operated favorably thus allowing the reactive gas to be suitably supplied to the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Purge valve (24)    Compressor (31)    Back-pressure valve (33)
NOVELTY - A hybrid vehicle (10) has a flywheel (18) for storing rotational force, and a planetary gear mechanism (19) interposed between the flywheel and a generator-motor (12) to combine the rotational forces of both. The same gear mechanism combines the combined rotational force with the rotational force of an engine (11), and transmits the resultant force to the rear wheels (RT) through a gear mechanism (15) and a drive shaft (16).    USE - Hybrid vehicle for use as rear wheel drive vehicle. Can also be used as a front wheel drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational force of the flywheel can be used in aiding the engine into driving the rear wheels of the vehicle, enabling big rotational force output without enlarging generator-motor and vehicle-mounted battery or increasing weight and lowering layout property of vehicle. Rotational force can be stored as kinetic energy by the flywheel, enabling efficient regeneration of generator-motor, while excess part of kinetic energy can be stored by same flywheel so as to control energy loss. Kinetic energy need not be converted into electricity since rotational force with moment of inertia can be picked out from flywheel, improving energy efficiency of vehicle. Kinetic energy can be revived and used to regenerate generator-motor even after vehicle braking or stop, improving regeneration efficiency at time of vehicle braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hybrid vehicle (10)    Engine (11)    Generator-motor (12)    Gear mechanism (15)    Drive shaft (16)    Flywheel (18)    Planetary gear mechanism (19)    Rear wheels (RT)
NOVELTY - A collector comprises a part of resin particle exposed to the surface and contains an adhesive resin particle.    USE - A collector for an electrode of lithium ion secondary cells for a battery assembly used for motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent cycling characteristics, suppresses increase of internal resistance of battery when charging and discharging, and removes sufficient electric current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacture of a collector;    (2) a manufacture of an electrode; and    (3) an electrode.
NOVELTY - The liquid hydrogen is supplied to booster pump (24) from the storage tank (18) through supply line (22) in order to pressurize the hydrogen. The high pressure liquid hydrogen supplied to vehicle-mounted tank (16) is vaporized by the heat-exchange unit provided in vehicle-mounted tank. The vaporized hydrogen gas is filled in the vehicle mounted tank.    USE - Method of filling high pressure gas in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replenishment time of fuel can be reduced by vaporizing and filling the liquid hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high pressure gas filling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high pressure gas filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted tank (16)    Storage tank (18)    Supply line (22)    Booster pump (24)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The deposition source (10) has a cathode (1) that protrudes from a cylindrical insulator (4) that surrounds the cathode. The surface discharge is formed between the cathode and a trigger electrode (2). The cathode and the electrode holder (5) are accommodated in the cylindrical insulator. The projection of the cathode from the cylindrical insulator is adjusted by a movement adjustment unit (9A) based on the exhaustion of vapor deposition material from the cathode.    USE - Vacuum-arc-vapor-deposition apparatus for producing platinum for use in fuel cell of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and for forming metal thin film on substrate of semiconductor device and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The high quality product can be manufactured by the vacuum-arc-vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the deposition source.    Cathode (1)    Trigger electrode (2)    Cylindrical insulator (4)    Electrode holder (5)    Movement adjustment unit (9A)    Deposition source (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has an electric power removing terminal (54b) that protrudes from a terminal plate (20b) positioned in the lamination direction of a laminated structure (18). A bus-bar (68) is electrically connected to the electric power removing terminal through a fastening unit (64) comprising a fastening nut (64b). The fastening nut is maintained by a holding unit (88) with respect to the bus-bar, before fastening bus-bar with the electric power removing terminal.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening defect of the electric power removing terminal and the bus-bar is prevented. The reliable electric connection is achieved by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Laminated structure (18)    Terminal plate (20b)    Electric power removing terminal (54b)    Fastening unit (64)    Fastening nut (64b)    Bus-bar (68)    Holding unit (88)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a cathode electrode whose one end protrudes from outer periphery of an insulator, so that surface discharge is performed between the side of cathode electrode and one end of a trigger electrode. The cathode electrode is fused into endless ring-shaped metal flakes by the surface discharge. A voltage control unit (80) controls the voltage applied between the electrodes. High fixed voltage is applied to the electrodes, after the formation of metal flakes.    USE - Arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus for forming platinum catalyst layer of fuel cell used in e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in formation of catalyst layer of diesel engine etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer excellent in electric power generation is formed, while improving the durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus.    Anode electrode (6)    Arc deposition source (10)    Rotary pump (60)    Voltage control unit (80)    Arc-plasma vapor deposition apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a continuous structure (3) between the separator bending boards (6a,6b) arranged along the perpendicular direction. The bending boards are intersected along horizontal direction when the positive and negative electrode plates (4,5) are mounted in respective boards (6a,6b), to fold continuous structure in zigzag shape. The electrodes are inserted into trough grooves while folding the continuous structure. The continuous structure is pressed so as to flat the surface of continuous structure when boards are extracted out from the groove.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode group for square-shaped battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle, electric equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrodes are inserted into trough grooves at the same time while folding continuous structure in zigzag shape, the tact-time required for manufacturing the electrode group is reduced and the position shift of the continuous structure is eliminated. Thus, the electrode group is manufactured reliably with high electric capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of electrode group of square-shaped battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of production apparatus of electrode group of square-shaped battery.    Continuous structure (3)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Separator bending boards (6a,6b)    Separator bending board movement unit (7)
NOVELTY - The guide rods (6a-6j) are arranged in zigzag shape. A positive and negative electrode plates (4,5) are superposed in turns, so as to provide separator between electrodes. The continuous structure (3) of separator, is folded in zigzag manner by inserting between line of guide rods such that continuous structure fold along many guide rods at a time. The electrode plates are inserted into each trough groove (3a) and guide rod is extracted from trough groove. The continuous structure is pressed in zigzag manner and is made flat, after appropriate time.    USE - Manufacturing method of square battery electrode group e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The zigzag fold of continuous structure can be carried out in a short time as continuous structure is made to fold along several guide rods at a time. The electrode group can be manufactured with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for square battery electrode group production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top, front and side views of the square battery electrode group production apparatus.    Continuous structure (3)    Trough groove (3a)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Guide rods (6a-6j)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves inserting continuous body of separator (3) between upper and lower rows of guide sticks (6a-6j). Zigzag fold of continuous body is performed to wave up and down by making guide sticks intersect orthogonally. A positive electrode plate (4) and negative electrode plate (5) are inserted into trough groove of continuous body and guide stick is extracted from inside trough groove. The continuous body is pressed in zigzag direction and made flat after an appropriate time.    USE - Manufacturing method of square battery electrode group for vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces tact-time since trough grooves with objects required for electrode group can be simultaneously formed in continuous body of separator and positive electrode can be enlarged and can be set as electric group with high electric capacitance. Prevents fracture of continuous body or superimposition body when using guide stick for performing zigzag fold of continuous body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a production apparatus for square battery electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front, right and top views of separator inserted between row of guide stick upper stage and row of lower stage.    Continuous body of separator (3)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)    Guide stick (6a-6j)    Clamp (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several batteries (19) that are stacked such that the positive tabs (29a) and the negative tabs (29b) are arranged overlapping. A support frame (21) has an insulation plate (33) that is arranged between the positive and negative tabs along the lamination direction. The battery modules that align each battery cell are arranged on the base of the storage case.    USE - Battery pack for use in fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulation plate is arranged between positive and negative tabs along lamination direction, the batteries can be attached easily and rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Batteries (19)    Support frame (21)    Positive tabs (29a)    Negative tabs (29b)    Insulation plate (33)
NOVELTY - A pressure reduction valve (200) reduces the pressure of as such as hydrogen gas introduced from a gas flow-in path to built-in flow path (140) of apparatus main portion (120). An injector (600) is connected to the flow path. A relief valve (300) is connected to the flow path to output the gas introduced into the built-in flow path, if the pressure of gas in the flow path exceeds preset value.    USE - Pressure regulation apparatus for use in fuel cell system, mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure regulation apparatus can shorten the time required for pressurizing the gas in gas supply flow path to specific pressure, by shortening the flow path length.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of pressure regulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus main portion (120)    Built-in flow path (140)    Pressure reduction valve (200)    Relief valve (300)    Injector (600)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage detector that detects the output voltage of fuel cell. The detected output voltage is monitored during supply stoppage of fuel gas to anode. The presence or absence of fuel gas leak from fuel gas pipe line is determined based on monitored output voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The detection precision of fuel gas leak can be improved and detection time of fuel gas leak can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas leak-detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the relationship between leaving time after running completion of fuel cell system and total voltage of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has resistance portion (50) with negative temperature characteristic, which is formed on electrically conductive path, and provided between electrolytic membrane (11) and separator (30). An electrode layer in electric power generation structure (110) is provided on surfaces of electrolytic membrane, while forming separator on outer side of electrode layer. A reactive gas flow path (21,31) is formed between electrolytic membrane and separators (20,30), while a catalyst layer (14) accelerating power generation reaction contacts electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolytic fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution of the fuel cell during the electric power generation is improved by simple structure, so the inside of the gas flow path is heated directly, and the electrical conductive efficiency in the fuel cell is improved. The water droplet generated in the flow path is evaporated, so the possibility of inhibiting the flow of reactive gas in the gas flow path is reduced. The generation of the excess moisture content in the interface of the catalyst layer and the electrolytic membrane is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (14)    Separators (20,30)    Reactive gas flow paths (21,31)    Resistance portion (50)    Fuel cell (100)    Electric power generation structure (110)
NOVELTY - A control unit increases the supply rate of air during substitution start of hydrogen in a fuel cell compared with normal driving time, according to the impurity density of the anode side of the fuel cell. The supply rate of hydrogen is dwindled at the time of completion of substitution of hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and electric power generation system in residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the hearing sense by the sound resulting from supply of air used for dilution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing chart of control performed at the time of starting fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode element (100) has positive electrode layer (10) containing positive electrode active material (2) and oxygen absorber (1) formed surrounding the active material. The oxygen absorber has lithium ion absorption and release property, and contains lithium containing complex oxide such as lithium molybdenum oxide.    USE - Positive electrode element for lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents oxidation-decomposition and ignition of electrolytic solution of positive electrode element at the time of overcharge and high temperature, without reducing capacitance of lithium ion secondary cell hence improves energy density of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the positive electrode element.    Oxygen absorber (1)    Positive electrode active material (2)    Electrically conductive material (3)    Positive electrode layer (10)    Positive electrode element (100)
NOVELTY - A control unit reduces the drive voltage and drive speed of stepping motor at the time of idle driving of fuel cell system rather than at the time of normal driving. A pressure regulation valve regulates the pressure of the oxidation gas supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving body (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in driving torque of stepping motor can be suppressed, while reducing the noise by the drive of stepping motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control process of stepping motor of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a compressor (20) allowing a combustible gas to flow within a gas pipe (10) along a direction. An upstream pressure accumulation tank (30) is provided in an upstream part with respect to the compressor of the pipe, and conserves upstream pressure. A downstream pressure accumulation tank (40) is provided in a downstream part with respect to the compressor of the pipe, and conserves the pressure at a side of the compressor. A valve (54) is opened when pressure by a side of another valve (53) is higher than pressure at a side of the upstream pressure accumulation tank.    USE - Testing apparatus for testing combustible gas i.e. hydrogen, in a fuel cell in a hydrogen fueled car and fuel motor vehicle. Can also be used for testing methane, ethane and propane.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is opened when the pressure at the side of another valve is higher than pressure at the side of the upstream pressure accumulation tank, thus providing few gas emissions to control the pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a testing apparatus.    Testing apparatus (1)    Gas pipe (10)    Compressor (20)    Upstream pressure accumulation tank (30)    Downstream pressure accumulation tank (40)    Valves (53, 54)
NOVELTY - A moving vehicle (1) comprises enzyme battery (2) as a motive power source containing oxidoreductase as catalyst mounted on positive electrode or negative electrode. The moving vehicle has fuel generation portion which generates biomass fuel, and fuel introducing portion which introduces produced biomass fuel into enzyme battery. The biomass fuel is chosen from saccharide, protein, lipid and carbohydrate.    USE - Moving vehicle such as motor vehicle (claimed) and train.    ADVANTAGE - The moving vehicle is economical, safe and environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of moving vehicle.    Moving vehicle (1)    Enzyme battery (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat pipe (11) which is thermally connected to a heat sink (12). The heat sink is arranged in a cooling medium path (9). A battery module (1) and a heat receiving board (10) are connected together. The heat pipe is thermally connected to the heat receiving board and transfers heat through the coolant.    USE - Cooling device for battery module of electric motor e.g. propulsion motor of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat pipe is thermally connected to the heat sink arranged in the cooling medium path, hence the heat generated in the battery module is thermally irradiated through the cooling medium path and thus the battery can be cooled uniformly. The heat receiving board and the battery module are connected together and hence the waterproof and dust proof characteristics of the device are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling device.    Battery module (1)    Cooling medium path (9)    Heat receiving board (10)    Heat pipe (11)    Heat sink (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (11) has balance switch (17) connected to capacitor (13) in parallel. A control circuit (29) is connected to voltage detector (25) connected to connection point of capacitor and balance switch. The capacitor is removed from the voltage balance operation by control circuit, when self-discharge voltage change width of capacitor is larger than default value.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for regeneration system of motor vehicle. Can also be used in auxiliary power supply, idling stop, electric power steering, vehicle damping system, electrically driven supercharging device, etc of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage loss can be reduced by removal of capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (11)    Capacitor (13)    Balance switch (17)    Voltage detector (25)    Control circuit (29)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell stack (1) that generates power, when reactant gas is supplied through a reactant gas supply path (L1). A reactant gas recirculation path (L2) re-circulates the exhaust gas discharged from the fuel call and combines the re-circulated exhaust gas with the reactant gas flowing through the reactant gas supply path. A control unit (50) controls the pump-tempering unit (20) such that the temperature of the pump becomes higher than the temperature of the piping in the reactant gas recirculation path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the condensed water in the pump is prevented by controlling the pump-tempering unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell control method; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Pump-tempering unit (20)    Control unit (50)    Fuel cell system (100)    Reactant gas supply path (L1)    Reactant gas recirculation path (L2)
NOVELTY - The direct current (DC)/DC converter (36) sets target duty ratio to upper arm switching devices (81u-81w) and lower arm switching devices (82u-82w). The minimum and maximum duty ratios of switching devices are set based on target duty ratio. A converter controller (54) drives the devices to ON times corresponding to target, minimum and maximum duty ratios respectively.    USE - DC/DC converter of DC/DC converter apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The duty ratios of switching devices are set according to the minimum ON and minimum OFF time of switching devices hence the voltage conversion can be performed in stable manner without any fluctuation loss by DC/DC converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) DC/DC converter apparatus;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) method for driving DC/DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (20)    DC/DC converter apparatus (23)    DC/DC converter (36)    Upper arm switching devices (81u-81w)    Lower arm switching devices (82u-82w)
NOVELTY - The system has inverters coupled to photo-voltaic cells to receive power from a subset of the photo-voltaic cells. The inverters convert direct current (DC) power to an alternating current (AC) power. The photo-voltaic cells are arranged on a side of a stratum. The inverters are arranged on another side of the stratum. A power control part controls the power that flows through inverter circuits. A power converter converts DC input voltages to DC output voltages. A clock generation circuit generates clocks for the power converter.    USE - Distributed energy conversion system. Uses include but are not limited to a solar energy system, a wind power energy system, a thermal energy system, a battery system, a fuel cell energy system, an uninterruptible power supply, a hydroelectric energy system, a data center system, a communication infrastructure power supply, an electric and hybrid vehicle, a motor, a satellite, an aerospace and a consumer application.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides high power conversion efficiency, reliability and diagnostic and maintenance effects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an integrated circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a distributed energy conversion system.    Direct current power source section (10)    Power converter sections (12, 16)    Alternating current power source section (14)    Energy storage section (18)
NOVELTY - The jig has a fixing jig (6) which is formed for holding the J-bolt (10), vertically. A semi-annular portion is formed for carrying out fitting holding of the J-bolt linear portion.    USE - Vertical holding jig of J-bolt used for fixing vehicle-mounted battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The attachment and detachment of the battery can be performed easily, quickly, and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the vertical holding jig.    Battery (1)    Battery tray (2)    Battery tray rib (3)    Fixing jig (6)    J-bolt (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind energy generating set and a spare rechargeable battery installed on a vehicle body, and a wind energy collector (1) installed on an outer surface of the vehicle body. A natural wind energy battery (3) is provided inside the vehicle body, and is wrapped with a shell (4).    USE - Road cleaning engineering vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spare rechargeable battery can supply sufficient power to the vehicle without any influence when power is not supplied as a result of accident or faults of the wind energy generating set. The vehicle can work normally with power supplied by natural wind energy, so that the vehicle is not affected by the outer environment at any time or place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a road cleaning engineering vehicle.    Wind energy collector (1)    Natural wind energy battery (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind energy generating set and a standby rechargeable battery that are installed on a vehicle body. A wind energy power device (1) of the wind energy generating set is installed on an outer surface of top of the vehicle body. The wind energy power device is connected with a wind energy generator (3) in the vehicle body. The wind energy generator is connected with a transformer (4).    USE - Spraying car.    ADVANTAGE - The standby rechargeable battery supplies sufficient power to the spraying car, thus avoiding accidents and faults of the wind energy generating set. The spraying car is not affected by outer environment at any time or place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a spraying car.    Wind energy power device (1)    Wind energy generator (3)    Transformer (4)
NOVELTY - The spraying car has a solar energy generating set and a spare rechargeable battery, which are installed on a vehicle body. The solar energy generating set comprises a solar energy collector (1) and a solar energy cell (3) that is wrapped by a shell (4).    USE - Spraying car.    ADVANTAGE - The spare rechargeable battery supplies sufficient power to the spraying car without any influence. The spraying car can work normally with power that is supplied by solar energy, so that the spraying car is not affected by outer environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a spraying car.    Solar energy collector (1)    Solar energy cell (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy generating set and a spare rechargeable battery, which are installed on a vehicle body. A solar energy collector (1) is placed on an outer surface of the vehicle body, and a solar energy battery (3) installed in an inner side of the vehicle body is wrapped with a shell (4).    USE - Road cleaning engineering vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spare rechargeable battery can supply sufficient power to the vehicle without any influence. The vehicle can work normally with power supplied by solar energy so that the vehicle is not affected by outer environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a road cleaning engineering vehicle.    Solar energy collector (1)    Solar energy battery (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a vehicle body with a roof using a solar electronic board that is electrically connected with an electrical storage device i.e. low voltage power supply device. An input power supply wire of an electric motor is connected with the electrical storage device. Window glasses of the vehicle body utilize glasses set with solar electronic boards. A TV receiver, a refrigerating and heating device, a cigar lighter and a global positioning system (GPS) receiver are mounted on the automobile. Generators are mounted beside wheels of the automobile.    USE - Energy saving and environmentally friendly automobile i.e. Car (From drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The outputs of the generators are electrically connected with the electrical storage device by one-way diodes, so that the electrical storage device is charged by solar electronic boards, where solar energy is natural and clean energy. The generators can generate energy to charge the electric storage device, so that the automobile can effectively save energy, reduce driving cost and continuously provide electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy saving and environmentally friendly automobile.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises non-aqueous solvent, lithium salt, and additive contained in annular sultone and oxalyl lithium difluoroborate.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution used for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to computer battery, mobile phone battery, motor vehicle battery and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solution has low cost, simple technique and practicability, improved recyclability of more than 50%, high ionic conductance, high energy, and low capacity recession.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing non-aqueous electrolytic solution by adding non-aqueous solvent with lithium salt, heating and stirring at 40-55 degrees C to obtain basic non-aqueous electrolytic solution; and cooling to room temperature, adding additive, and ultrasonically stirring to form colorless non-aqueous electrolytic solution.
NOVELTY - The device has an energy management module coupled with a fuel battery and a secondary battery. The energy management module provides one of the current signals to a load according to voltage of the fuel battery. The energy management module is connected with a voltage conversion unit that converses voltages of the fuel battery and the secondary battery to generate a voltage signal. The energy management module is connected to a current generating unit for providing one of the current signals to the load according to a state of the fuel battery.    USE - Device for driving a load.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the load operates normally when the device uses the fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a drive device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A bracket comprising slide guide rail and slide rack is fixed on top of vehicle and the solar battery board is fixed and mounted on slide rack. A motor drives the slide rack through gear wheels, so that the solar battery board mounted on the slide rack is stretched and the area of solar battery board is increased.    USE - Stretchable solar battery board for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation efficiency is improved by increasing the area of the solar power battery board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the stretchable solar battery board.
NOVELTY - The pouch type battery has electrode assembly comprising primary resin layer, secondary resin layer and metal layer, positioned inside rectangular pouch type case. A metal layer is formed between primary resin layer and secondary resin layer of electrode assembly. The thicknesses of metal layer, primary and secondary resin layers are reduced to form vent in one of the longitudinal section of rectangular pouch type case.    USE - Pouch type battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The dangers such as explosion and firing due to abnormal operation of battery can be prevented and the stability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pouch type battery.
NOVELTY - The automatic laminating apparatus comprises a servo motor moving a supporting plate. An adsorption pad is provided for a slip sheet. A laminated separator is installed at either side of the supporting plate. A location confirmation sensor part is provided for controlling height of the slip sheet and a separator (100).    USE - Automatic laminating apparatus for a fuel cell separating board.    ADVANTAGE - The location confirmation sensor part is provided for controlling height of the slip sheet and a separator, and thus enables to reduce lamination time of an automatic laminating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automatic laminating apparatus.    Separator (100)    Gas diffusion layer (110)    Membrane electrode assembly layers (115,125)    Electro catalyst layer (120)    Proton exchange membrane layer (130)
NOVELTY - The opening tab has tray (140) mounted on engine of vehicle room. A battery (130) is positioned in upper side of tray.    USE - Battery opening tab for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of driver is improved by preventing the damage of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the tray.    Battery (130)    Trays (140-142)    Hinge shaft (143)
NOVELTY - A cathode comprises a transition metal oxide and a catalyst. The catalyst is platinum catalyst or platinum or ruthenium alloy catalyst.    USE - Cathode for direct alcohol fuel cell, where alcohol is selected from methanol or ethanol.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode increases maximum power amount of the alcohol fuel cell and also accelerates the alcohol oxidation activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing cathode, which involves mixing the transition metal oxide in the catalyst of cathode.
NOVELTY - A sensor unit senses the super capacitor voltage. A controller receives sensed discharge command signal from a sensing unit and controls the super capacitor voltage. The super capacitor relay is controlled by the controller according to the input of the driving control signal from a fuel cell stack relay. The motor is operated using the fuel cell stack relay according to the driving control signal supplied from the controller. The super capacitor discharge completion signal is notified according to the on and off operation of the indicator light.    USE - Super capacitor system discharge device of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the operator is ensured. The time required for removing the super capacitor system is reduced. The operability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for super capacitor system discharge method of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the super capacitor system discharge device of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a closed circuit between inverter and a drive motor, when it is determined that the counter electromotive force generated in the drive motor is greater than the input peak voltage of the drive motor. A three-phase power supply is operated, after determining whether the drive motor is operated or not, based on the detection result of the counter electromotive force generated in the drive motor.    USE - Method for controlling counter electromotive force of drive motor for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of short circuit current into the drive motor and inverter is prevented, by using a simple technique, so that damage of the fuel cell vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for controlling counter electromotive force of drive motor for fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus has a generator (13) that is installed in a drive shaft (12) for supplying electric power to a brake based on converting kinetic energy of the vehicle. A control unit (22) controls the operation of a cooling fan (17) installed in a cooling duct (19) based on the speed of the vehicle determined by a sensor (15) so that a drive shaft boot (10) is cooled by the cooling fan.    USE - Cooling apparatus of drive shaft boot of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fan can be operated reliably based on the speed of the vehicle determined by sensor. Hence, the damage to the drive shaft boot due to heat of the engine can be prevented appropriately by operating cooling fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive shaft boot (10)    Drive shaft (12)    Generator (13)    Sensor (15)    Cooling fan (17)    Cooling duct (19)    Control unit (22)
NOVELTY - The module has an air blower (102) mounted on a back plane of a motor casing in a state in which a motor (100) and a reducer are mounted on a subframe (110). An air-conditioner compressor (108) is mounted on a front side of the motor casing into one body, and is arranged from side to side in line. A time management module (116) and a high-voltage controller (114) are mounted to upper side of the motor casing. Distance between the air-conditioner compressor and the condenser combined in radiator is shortened.    USE - Engine room module for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner compressor is mounted on front part of the motor, and the air blower is fixed behind the motor, so that the plumbing for the air-conditioner pipe plumbing and air-supply can be easily realized, and workability of assembling the module can be improved. The piping length extended from the air-conditioner compressor and the air blower can be reduced, and the fluid flux length within each piping can be shortened. The fuel system effectiveness can be improved, and the cost of the module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an engine room module for a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (100)    Air blower (102)    Air-conditioner compressor (108)    Subframe (110)    High-voltage controller (114)    Time management module (116)
NOVELTY - The system has inverters (14,15) which are connected in parallel for converting the direct power (DC) supply from a fuel cell (10) and a high voltage battery or super capacitor (13) into alternating current (AC) power supply. The battery or super capacitor is charged by the power supply from fuel cell through the inverters. A motor (11) is driven by the fuel cell through the inverters (14,15) in fuel cell mode and electric vehicle (EV) mode respectively.    USE - Fuel cell hybrid system for fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system is simplified and cost is reduced. The compatibility between high voltage battery and super capacitor can be improved and the efficient control of the fuel cell is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Motor (11)    Super capacitor (13)    Inverters (14,15)
NOVELTY - A voltage value is output according to the voltage command received by external controller. The real output voltage of low voltage DC-DC converter (LDC) is monitored. The voltage output according to voltage command is compared with real output voltage of DC-DC converter so as to determine about the failure state of converter.    USE - Method for diagnosing failure of DC-DC current of e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lifetime and reliability of DC-DC converter can be improved. Lifetime of sub-battery can be improved without increasing the production cost. Durability of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the process of diagnosing failure of DC-DC current. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A stream passage conversion valve (13) selectively opens or closes the bypass channel connecting the catalyst inlet side flow path and bypass pipe (12). The bypass pipe is connected between catalyst front end side and back end side, and to the exhaust gas exhaust pipe (7). A sensor detects bypass prohibition condition of exhaust gas. Each vehicle controller (20,30) controls stream passage conversion valve to be in open state or close state, according to the detected signal.    USE - Apparatus for improving regenerative braking amount of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy recovery amount in the regenerative braking section can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for improving regenerative braking amount of hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for improving regenerative braking amount of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Throttle valve (1)    Injector (3)    Engine (4)    Oxygen sensor (6)    Exhaust pipe (7)    Catalyst (9)    Bypass pipe (12)    Valve (13)    Controllers (20,30)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (10) has a hydrogen gas recycling device (110) recirculating hydrogen gas that is ejected in a stack (100). A hydrogen purging piping unit (12) is connected through a hydrogen gas return pathway (11). The hydrogen purging valve (13) is controlled to prevent leak of the hydrogen gas flowed in the hydrogen purging piping unit, and discharges nitrogen and water remained in the humidifier.    USE - Humidifier for a hydrogen recirculation system of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier immediately supplies the purging gas without the muffler, and water is provided in the purging gas to increase the air humidification. The humidifier prevents the risk of explosion by supplying the air of large amount with the hydrogen among the purging gas to the stack. The humidifier prevents the contamination of the peripheral component due to the noise and the output of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Humidifier (10)    Hydrogen gas return pathway (11)    Hydrogen purging piping unit (12)    Hydrogen purging valve (13)    Stack (100)    Hydrogen gas recycling device (110)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system (10) has a mounting frame (11) that is integrated with a cooling pump (12), heater (13), thermostat (14), controller (15), sensors, muffler (16), ion eliminator (17) and hose (18). The mounting frame is modularized and provided along with a fuel cell stack.    USE - Thermal management system for fuel cell vehicle such as car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The components required for the thermal management system are integrated and modulated inside the mounting frame so that the number of components and wirings required for the thermal management system can be reduced while reducing the size and cost of thermal management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermal management system.    Thermal management system (10)    Mounting frame (11)    Cooling pump (12)    Heater (13)    Thermostat (14)    Controller (15)    Muffler (16)    Ion eliminator (17)    Hose (18)
NOVELTY - The receiving device has a cylindrical-shaped battery module which is stacked above the base plate (210). The base plate installed upwards and downwards supports the battery module. An end plate (220) installed right and left of the battery module prevents the outside exposure of battery module. The base plate has penetration portion (112) in which a sealing hole is formed in square shape. The outer side of base plate is blocked by adiabatic material so that air for cooling the battery module flows into the penetration portion.    USE - Receiving device of battery unit used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the impact applied from outside is prevented, the damage to battery module is prevented. The number of components is reduced so that manufacturing cost is reduced and work efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the receiving device of battery unit.    Penetration portion (112)    Base plate (210)    End plate (220)    Intake plate (230)    Bent plate (240)
NOVELTY - The steering wheel controlling the progressive direction of the vehicles includes a rim with a permanent magnet mounted to the steering wheel, having a spoke combined with a cover which is connected to rim of the body equipped with horn and airbag is mounted in inside to the regular interval. While one side of rim being formed integrally with cover, the spoke in which coil is mounted onto the inner circumference is mounted. It is formed than the outer circumference of rim and it is characterized by the inner circumference of spoke to be fixed to the location in which operator is designated in the rotation of rim with the spoke silver. The steering wheel, rim, permanent magnet, spoke, coil, voltage implementer, the electric power steering apparatus, steering column, bearing.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves boosting voltage of a main bus shift of a fuel cell through an electric power inverter. The fuel cell is shut down in a hybrid mode after switches off a fuel cell relay. The fuel cell relay is switched off by utilizing multiple high voltage outputs, when the fuel cell is in a monomode. A main relay for a super cap volt-cut is turned on through the electric power inverter. An electric vehicle motoring is started when the electric power inverter is turned on.    USE - Method for controlling a motoring sequence of a fuel cell-super capacitor hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supercap battery and low voltage battery are selectively utilized until the fuel cell shutdown is completed, thus increasing the durability to shutdown the fuel cell in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a motoring sequence controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves turning on a main relay for secondary power source volt-cut through an electric power inverter boost and initial charge apparatus, and discharging energy of a secondary power source by operating an electrical load i.e. resistance for a high voltage heater. An electric power inverter is switched off. A fuel cell mono-mode is determined for determining a state of high voltage output switches. A key off signal is input for performing a control process of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    USE - Secondary power source discharge sequence-controlling method for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method selectively utilizes the low voltage battery until the fuel cell shutdown is completed, so that the durability of fuel cell hybrid vehicle can be increased by performing the stable shutdown of the fuel cell. The method checks the high voltage existing in the vehicle by removing the resistance for the high voltage heater safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a secondary power source discharge sequence-controlling method for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a power outlet (30) whose one end is arranged with housings (31, 41). A hinge spreading unit (50) comprises another power outlet (40) that is arranged with gears. An end of the power outlet (30) is connected and installed with a motor driving unit, which operates the hinge spreading unit by moving the power outlet (30) forwards using the gears and a drive motor (60). A bar shaped hinge axis is inserted within a pipe shaped hinge axis. A helix shaped guide groove is formed in an inner surface of the pipe shaped hinge axis.    USE - Device for automatically extending power outlet such as 12 volt power outlet and 24 volt power outlet, in a high-capacity battery to utilize an electronic product such as hand phone, navigation product, and MPEG-1 audio layer 3 player in an indoor car.    ADVANTAGE - The power outlets are selectively extended in a convenient manner, so that the design of the indoor car is enhanced to effectively utilize the electronic component in the indoor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic power outlet extended device.    Power outlet set (20)    Power outlets (30, 40)    Housings (31, 41)    Hinge spreading unit (50)    Drive motor (60)
NOVELTY - The grommet (100) has a groove part (112) formed along a fastening direction of a binding piece (120). A penetration hole is formed in a body portion (110). A coupling groove part (121) is closely adhered to the penetration hole, and inclined in a connection part of the binding piece and the body portion. A top stopper (122) is formed in the body portion, and a bottom stopper (123) is formed in the binding piece. The groove part is formed around an inserting hole (111) according to a columnar direction.    USE - Exhaustion hose grommet for a battery of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion and water-tightness in the insertion of the grommet are improved by utilizing the groove part. The grommet is inserted into a penetration hole of a vehicle panel easily through the coupling groove part, thus improving the workability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an exhaustion hose grommet for a battery of a vehicle.    Exhaustion hose grommet (100)    Body portion (110)    Inserting hole (111)    Groove part (112)    Binding piece (120)    Coupling groove part (121)    Top stopper (122)    Bottom stopper (123)
NOVELTY - The cover (200) has a claw-shaped guide bar (452) inserted into a guide hole (420), and multiple stopper grooves (612, 614, 616, 618) formed in a side wall (414). A stopper (454) is formed in a bent end of the guide bar, and is inserted into the stopper grooves. The guide hole is formed in a back-wall (418). A body portion (400) is provided with two side ends (410, 450), and a space (412) is formed in an inner side of one side end of the body portion. Boots (470) are provided between the two side ends of the body portion.    USE - Heat insulation cover for a battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover controls length of the body portion according to the size of the battery, thus ensuring convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat insulation cover and a cross-sectional view of a body portion of the heat insulation cover for a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat insulation cover (200)    Change body portion (400)    Body (410)    Space (412)    Side wall (414)    Back-wall (418)    Guide hole (420)    Male body (450)    Claw-shaped guide bar (452)    Stopper (454)    Boots (470)    Stopper grooves (612, 614, 616, 618)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a gas transfer tube (26) transferring working fluid vaporized in a rectangular shaped evaporator (21) to a condenser (22). A pipe network (27) for hydraulic liquid, transfers the working fluid liquefying in the condenser to the evaporator. The pipe network condenses the working fluid of weather disappearing in the evaporator. Heat generated in the evaporator is absorbed to cool a fuel cell. The evaporator is installed between separators of the fuel cell in a sheet shape.    USE - Cooling system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system circulates the working fluid without separate power, and improves the efficiency. The system has simple configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system for a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling system (20)    Evaporator (21)    Condenser (22)    Gas transfer tube (26)    Pipe network (27)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an indicator (1) provided with multiple LEDs (9) through a main contactor (3). The main contactor is connected to both ends of a battery pack (2), and a link cap (4) is connected to both ends of the indicator. A Zener diode (6), an over-current protection resistor (7) and a constant current diode (8) are connected between the main contactor and the indicator. Safety voltage of the Zener diode is confirmed when the main contactor of the battery pack is turned on.    USE - High voltage safety mark circuit for a battery pack such as lithium ion battery pack and a lithium polymer battery pack, of a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit decreases the consumable current, cost and number of components, improves the reliability, and is simplified. The circuit prevents the electric shock accident by the high-voltage battery pack, and avoids the accidents including firing and explosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high voltage safety mark circuit.    Indicator (1)    Battery pack (2)    Main contactor (3)    Link cap (4)    Zener diode (6)    Over-current protection resistor (7)    Constant current diode (8)    LED (9)
NOVELTY - The counterweight (10) has multiple receiving portions (11) for receiving a battery (20) that is mounted inside an electric-powered industrial vehicle. The receiving portions are formed on a tightening side (10a), where opening and closing doors are formed in the receiving portions.    USE - Counterweight for an electric-powered industrial vehicle i.e. wheel loader, in a construction engineering field.    ADVANTAGE - The counterweight has high gain. The material production cost of the counterweight is reduced. The counterweight is convenient to change during maintenance and repair. The weight of the counterweight can be controlled. The balance of the counterweight can be changed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a counterweight.    Counterweight (10)    Tightening side (10a)    Receiving portions (11)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The water removal apparatus has a mixture distribution tank (141A) that circulates mixture, and an aqueous solution distribution tank (141B) that circulate aqueous solution for water removal. Water removal pipes (142A,142B) have opposite sides the contact the mixture and aqueous solution. The aqueous solution contains either a compound that produces a proton as a cation when the pipes consist of cation exchange resins, or another compound that produces a hydroxy ion as an anion when the pipes consists of anion exchange resins.    USE - Water removal apparatus for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient removal of water from gas. Prevents leak of aqueous solution from the other side of the water removal pipe. Offers space saving by eliminating large-scale mechanism using centrifugation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the principal part of the water removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mixture distribution tank (141A)    Aqueous solution distribution tank (141B)    Water removal pipes (142A,142B)    Supply headers (143A,143B)    Collection headers (144A,144B)
NOVELTY - A rotor chamber (53) accommodates rotors (42,43) which increase the pressure of hydrogen gas. A housing (30) has a motor (31) which drives the rotors. An isolation wall (54) separates rotors and housing, and blocks the circulation of hydrogen gas. An output transmission portion (34) transmits the output of motor to rotors using magnetic force of rare-earth magnets (35) of motor.    USE - Hydrogen pump for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as airplane, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since strong magnetic field to transmit output of motor can be produced by rare-earth magnets, the size and weight of the hydrogen pump can be reduced by the usage of small magnets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen pump.    Housing (30)    Motor (31)    Output transmission portion (34)    Rare-earth magnet (35)    Rotors (42,43)    Rotor chamber (53)    Isolation wall (54)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte battery comprises positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, which discharges lithium ion in charging process, and negative electrode which occludes lithium ion. The positive electrode active material contains anion of an electrolyte solution supporting electrolyte which is occluded, and anion trapping agent which does not discharge anion and is occluded in the discharge process of battery.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has high energy densification without degrading other battery characteristics.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst has catalyst component thin film formed on support. The crystal-orientation ratio of (110) plane with respect to film-thickness direction of catalyst component thin film is more than 1.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and micro fuel cell used as power supply for automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent catalytic activity. Fuel cell comprising the electrode catalyst has excellent durability and battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves covering surface(s) of electro-conductive support with conductive polymer by heating at 200-300 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (1) opposed through proton conductor (3), where enzyme, coenzyme and electron mediator are immobilized by the negative electrode. The coenzyme is the reduced type nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, the electron mediator is 2-amino-1,4-napthoquinone, and one or more of the reduced type nicotinaminde adenine dinucleotide and the 2-amino-1,4-napthoquinone is added in the fuel solution.    USE - The fuel cell is useful in electronic device (claimed) such as bio-fuel cell, biosensor (glucose sensor etc), bioreactor, motor vehicle, personal computer, mobile device, aircraft, rocket, space craft, power apparatus, construction machine, electric power generation system, and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell improves the output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating above-cited fuel cell;    (2) enzyme-reaction utilization apparatus, obtained by using electrode (11) in which the enzyme, the coenzyme, and the electron mediator are immobilized, where the coenzyme is the reduced type nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, the electron mediator is a 2-amino-1,4-napthoquinone, and one or more of the reduced type nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide and the 2-amino-1,4-napthoquinones is added in the fuel solution or the substrate solution; and    (3) method for operating above-cited enzyme-reaction utilization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an example of the enzyme group which the structure of the negative electrode of the bio-fuel cell, was immobilized by the negative electrode, and delivery reaction of the electron by the enzyme group. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Proton conductor (3)    Electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A porous electrode base material is obtained by dispersing carbon short fiber (A) and carbon fiber precursor short fiber which is not fibrillated in two-dimensional plane. Then, the obtained product is carbonized such that the carbon short fiber (A) is joined with carbon short fiber (B) which is not fibrillated.    USE - Porous electrode base material is used for membrane-electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as electric generator and electric power generating apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrode base material is economical, has excellent mechanical strength, electroconductivity, gas air permeability, surface smoothness and thickness precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous electrode base material.
NOVELTY - A composition containing silicone rubber (0.1-10 weight parts) and polyetherimide resin (100 weight parts) is prepared. The composition is extrusion-molded to obtain a film. When winding the film between the winding pipes, a pressure-bonding roll and a metal roll provided in the downstream, pinch the film. When pressure-bonding roll and metal roll pinch the film, the film and the corrugation on the surface of the metal roll are adhered. The corrugation is formed on the surface of the film.    USE - Manufacture of film used for capacitor (claimed) for four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of film having excellent heat resistance, lubricacy and withstand voltage property. The film has reduced skin-friction-drag value. The corrugation is formed on the surface of the film, without using inorganic filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of manufacture of the film.
NOVELTY - A separator comprises mixture of electroconductive material and binder which resin is crosslinked with inorganic oxide including resin and inorganic oxide.    USE - Separator for fuel cell used as small power supplies for mobile machines, mobile telephone, portable personal computer, power supply for motor vehicles and domestic power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of binder obtained by mixing and heating phenol resin and silica-sol. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell stack (10), an air intercooler (16) and a starter heater (23) producing heat when starting the system without applying additional heating power in a starting phase. Water separators (13, 18) and a recirculation fan (14) do not produce heat when starting the system. A recirculation-circuit (12) guide a cold fluid i.e. water, which is heated or unheated when starting the system without applying the power. The cell stack, the intercooler and the heater with the separators and the fan and/or the recirculation-circuit are formed as an integrated component.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stack, intercooler and the heater with the separators and the fan and/or the recirculation-circuit are formed as the integrated component, thus ensuring fast heat transmission to improve the heat management of the cell system, and reducing the weight of the cell system, and increasing the efficiency of the cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Recirculation-circuit (12)    Water separators (13, 18)    Recirculation fan (14)    Air intercooler (16)    Starter heater (23)
NOVELTY - A current-voltage characteristic map (81) and voltage-power characteristic map (82) are used to estimate output characteristics of fuel cell stack (20). A controller (60) limits target power value within range between preset upper and lower limits while converting computed high electrical-potential avoidance target voltage value into target electric power based on output characteristics. The controller controls operation of cell stack based on target power value while limiting output voltage of cell stack below high electrical-potential avoidance target voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unexpected variation of target power value resulting from erroneous estimation of output characteristics of fuel cell stack can be suppressed by controlling operation of fuel cell stack based on target power value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Controller (60)    Current-voltage characteristic map (81)    Voltage-power characteristic map (82)
NOVELTY - A controller (60) controls operation of cell stack based on output characteristics of fuel cell stack (20) estimated on output characteristics map (80). The controller sets open end voltage of fuel cell stack as initial value of output voltage of cell stack related to output current zero of cell stack when start signal is inputted. The controller reads out open end voltage as output voltage corresponding to output current zero and controls output voltage so that output voltage coincides with open end voltage when abnormality is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault electric power generation of fuel cell stack at the time of abnormality generation can be prevented by making output voltage of cell stack to coincide with open end voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Fuel gas supply system (40)    Controller (60)    Output characteristics map (80)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has an insulated top cap (160) coupled to upper end of battery cell (150), for covering an insulated mounting portion (120) in the state in which the connection plates (110,112) and protection circuit board (130) comprising respective through-holes are mounted on the mounting portion. The coupling grooves are formed on upper portion of mounting portion corresponding to the through-holes, so that a mechanical fastening section e.g. conductive pin is inserted into coupling groove via through-holes.    USE - Pack for lithium secondary battery of cylindrical battery, prismatic battery and pouch-shaped battery used in hybrid electric vehicle, diesel vehicle and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The connection plates and protective circuit board can be coupled stably while simplifying the assembling process. The reliability of product and safety of battery cell are improved and the generation of short-circuit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lithium secondary battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Connection plates (110,112)    Insulated mounting portion (120)    Protection circuit board (130)    Battery cell (150)    Insulated top cap (160)
NOVELTY - A sealing portion (310) has exhaust guide sealing portion (200) thermally welded with a sealing force. The width of exhaust guide sealing portion is decreased gradually from inside towards outside of sealing portion, such that the sealing force is released to exhaust high-pressure gas generated in battery cell. A bridge sealing portion in the middle of exhaust guide sealing portion, is thermally welded with sealing force greater than that of exhaust guide sealing portion. The bridge sealing portion interconnects opposite sides of sealing portion.    USE - Plate-shaped secondary battery e.g. lithium ion polymer battery (claimed) for use in mobile device. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric motorcycle and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The explosion of battery due to indiscreet exhaust of noxious gas is prevented so that the safety of the battery is improved. The exhaust sealing portion is easily manufactured using predetermined heating jigs without increasing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Exhaust guide sealing portion (200)    Sealing portion (310)    Electrode assembly (320)    Electrode leads (420,421)    Insulating film (430)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly comprises overlapping electrochemical cells, formed of full cells (201-204) having a cathode/separator/anode structure, as basic units; and a continuous separator sheet (100) disposed between the overlapped electrochemical cells. An anode (200) or C-type bi-cell electrode surrounded by separator sheet is located at a middle of the overlapped electrochemical cells, which is a winding start point (101). The full cells disposed above and below the unit electrode are symmetrical to each other about the unit electrode in the direction of electrodes of the full cells.    USE - Electrode assembly for a lithium secondary battery as unit cell of middle- or large-sized battery module (claimed) for large-sized devices including electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles or small-sized mobile devices. Uses include but are not limited to supercapacitor, ultracapacitor, fuel cell, sensors, electrolyzer, or electrochemical reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly exhibits performance and safety equal to those of a conventional stack/folding type electrode assembly; has excellent operational performance and safety even after the long-term use; and can be manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing an electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode assembly.    Separator sheet (100)    Winding start point (101)    Adhesive (105)    Anode (200)    Full cells (201-204)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a control system for controlling distribution of mass of a vehicle (12). The control system has a displacement unit formed by a steel section (15) that serves as a guiding rail for a battery box (11). The displacement unit displaces the battery box and varying center of gravity (G) of the vehicle, based on position and dynamics of the vehicle. The displacement unit has a guiding system (14) for guiding the battery box by longitudinal translation.    USE - Device for positioning a battery box in a vehicle such as motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric/hybrid motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to minivan, four-wheel drive vehicle, building machine, heavy truck or garbage truck.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the positioning of the battery box so as to optimize the distribution of the mass of the vehicle with respect to environmental conditions based on position and dynamics of the vehicle, while optimizing dynamic behavior of the vehicle. The device is activated and integrated in a new architecture of the vehicle in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a motor vehicle comprising a battery box positioning device.    Center of gravity (G)    Battery box positioning device (10)    Battery box (11)    Vehicle (12)    Guiding system (14)    Steel section (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery includes an anode having an anode active material and a binder. The binder comprises a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber latex and a cellulosic viscosity improver.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for electronic devices. Uses included but are not limited to personal computers, portable equipment, electric cars, hybrid cars, and environment-friendly cars.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has high power and long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a cathode (10) for intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions, and an anode (12) for intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions which are formed using an electrolyte and a separator (11). The cathode has a cathode active material. The anode has an anode active material and a binder. The anode active material contains a carbon material. The binder comprises a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber latex and a cellulosic viscosity improver. The carbon material has an inter layer distance (d002) of greater than or equal to 0.345 nm and less than or equal to 0.370 nm and an intrinsic viscosity ( rho ) of greater than or equal to 1.7 g/cc and less than or equal to 2.1 g/cc, and the weight ratio for the amount of the cathode active material per unit area contained in the cathode to the amount of the anode active material per unit area contained in the anode is greater than or equal to 1.3 and less than or equal to 1..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a lithium ion battery.    Cathode (10)    Separator (11)    Anode (12)    Battery casing (13)    Tabs (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing process gas mixture including diatomic nitrogen and silane/disilane/trisilyl amine (TSA) into a process chamber. The mean ratio of the atomic nitrogen flow to atomic silicon flow is maintained at 50:1 or greater, the mean pressure of the chamber is maintained at 40 mTorr or lower and the mean substrate temperature is maintained at 600 degrees C or lower during supply of process gas. The high density plasma is produced from the process gas to deposit the silicon nitride film (114) over the substrate.    USE - Silicon nitride film deposition method for use during manufacture of dynamic RAM (DRAM). Can also be used in formation of thin film during manufacture of thin film transistor type flat panel display, mask, filter, photovoltaic cell, fuel cell, battery, LED, organic LED, micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS), nano electro mechanical system (NEMS), micro optic and optoelectronic devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The content of hydrogen in the deposited silicon nitride film is reduced by maintaining high atomic nitrogen flow to atomic silicon flow during process gas supply to the process chamber. Hence density of the film is increased and increase in oxide/nitride selectivity during oxide etch are achieved. The resistance of the film can be maintained for longer period of time without getting eroded and small radio frequency bias power can be applied during the deposition process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of dynamic RAM manufactured by forming silicon nitride film on substrate.    Capacitor (104)    Silicon oxide region (108)    Silicon nitride film (114)
NOVELTY - Method for improving the hydrolysis stability of ionic liquid, comprises adding at least a tertiary amine and/or quaternary ammonia compound, which is different from the ionic liquid, to the ionic liquid.    USE - The ionic liquid is useful: for extracting and cleaning the industrial gases; for isolation and purification of hydrocarbons in petrochemical; for the removal of toxic substances from wastewater; for drying, cleaning and storing the gases; as a solvent for organic synthesis; for the immobilization of catalysts; as lubricant, hydraulic fluid, antistatic additive, electrolyte in galvanic coatings, fuel cells, capacitors, sensors and battery technology; and in metal finishing, photovoltaic- or electrochromic-components.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid exhibits improved hydrolysis stability, thermal stability, excellent solvent properties, and improved electrochemical properties such as electrical conductivity and high electrochemical stability.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical storage cell has coiled core (200) including cathode sheet (110), anode sheet (105), and separator sheet (115). An anode connector is connected with anode sheet at termination end (705) of the coiled core, and a cathode connector is connected with cathode sheet at opposite termination end (710) of coiled core. The length of core, widths of the connectors and core satisfy predetermined relationship with respect to each other.    USE - Electrochemical storage cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell for electric powered vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle, laptop and cell phone.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of core during charging and discharging of storage cell is prevented hence the durability of coiled core can be improved. The heat dissipation efficiency and safety of the storage cell can be improved with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of coiled core.    Anode sheet (105)    Cathode sheet (110)    Separator sheet (115)    Coiled core (200)    Termination ends of core (705,710)
NOVELTY - The battery pack is provided with several cells (300). Each cell comprises a positive terminal at one end and a negative terminal at other end. Battery pack housing accommodates the cells. The cells are arranged inside the housing, so that positive terminal of each cell contacts the negative terminal of adjacent cell. The cells are connected in series within the battery pack.    USE - Battery pack for battery system of electric powered vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in laptop, mobile phone and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery pack can be improved, so that the service life of battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) electric powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery system.    Cell (300)    Connector (800)    Heating element (1205)    Temperature sensor (1305)    Control system (1310)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas supply channel (31) which supplies reaction gas to fuel cell (10). A valve device (35) arranged in gas supply channel is driven by predetermined drive cycle. A control device (4) controls drive of valve device so that reaction gas supplied to fuel cell is in target gas state. A sensor (43) measures the state of reaction gas at downstream side of valve device. The control device drives the valve device separately from predetermined drive cycle when difference between target gas state and gas state measures by sensor exceeds predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of reaction gas supplied to fuel cell is maintained even if supply of reaction gas during drive frequency of valve device is failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control device (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Gas supply channel (31)    Valve device (35)    Sensor (43)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has solar cells (2) and a sealing film (4) covering the front and back surfaces of the solar cells. A surface-side transparent plate (5) is fixed to the sealing film. A reflective film (9) of uneven shape is provided on the back surface of the solar cells. The reflective film is provided with a concave portion with respect to the center position of the solar cell and the gap between the solar cells. A lenticular lens (7) is provided in the front surface of the solar cells.    USE - Solar cell module installed on roof of motor vehicle and roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight can be condensed efficiently by providing the reflective film and the fall of electric power generation due to dust is eliminated by providing the lenticular lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell (2)    Sealing film (4)    Surface-side transparent plate (5)    Lenticular lens (7)    Reflective film (9)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind driven generator, solar battery panel, wheels and a rear axle power generation mechanism installed on an electric vehicle body. Electricity is generated by the wind driven generator, and the solar battery panel, wheels and the rear axle power generation mechanism are connected with a battery to charge the battery. Wheel generating devices are mounted with rotor iron cores on wheel axles, and stator iron cores and solenoid windings are mounted on the wheels. The stator iron cores and solenoid windings are mounted on a locally thickening portion of a rear axle shell.    USE - Electric vehicle such as electric passenger car, electric truck and electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle effectively consumes less energy, and provides simple, convenient and flexible charging mode. The vehicle is inexpensive, and avoids environment pollution and wasting time and labor in charging the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle air bottle (1) connected with a one-order reducing valve (2) via a high-pressure pipeline. A two-order reducing valve (5) is fixed with a galvanic pile (6) that is set with an air-water separator (7). Separated air and water are transported to a boosting input end of an air-drive-air press pump (3) to carry out a boosting pressure to be equal to or greater than 0.05 mega Pascal. A buffer air bottle (4) is fixed with a two-order reducing valve (8), and a gas pressure of the galvanic pile is stabilized to 0.05 mega Pascal.    USE - Automation force hydrogen boosting circulation system for a vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system blows gas in the fuel cell galvanic pile in a convenient manner, thus increasing the power generation efficiency, prolonging the cell use service life, and saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automation force hydrogen boosting circulation system.    Vehicle air bottle (1)    One-order reducing valve (2)    Air-drive-air press pump (3)    Buffer air bottle (4)    Two-order reducing valves (5, 8)    Galvanic pile (6)    Air-water separator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a motor controller, accumulator set monitoring circuit, direct current (DC)/DC convector, air conditioner system, safety system, defrost system, auxiliary DC/DC converter, 24Volts accumulator, backup system and a fuel cell engine connected with a high/low voltage jack box at a vehicle tail part through low voltage wire bales at a right side of a vehicle top part. Driving position control parts and a safety system are connected with a high/low voltage jack box of an electric system through the low voltage wire bales.    USE - Wiring system for an electric system of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system connects the electro-parts with the high/low voltage jack box through the wire bales to exclude electro-interference among the electro-parts and improve service safety. The system realizes separated control of low and high voltage power supplies. The control wire bales can control and monitor the state of the electric device in a driving position, thus improving system controllability and system safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wiring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plant has a solar panel installed on a train shell. A solar panel circuit is connected with an accumulator. An accumulator circuit is connected with a power utilization terminal.    USE - Solar power generating plant for a train.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy of the solar battery can be stored in the accumulator for providing power to the miniature appliances such as lighting equipment in the carriage. The plant avoids pollution, and is simple and practical in structure, harmless and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a solar power generating plant.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a power-generation module equipped with two magnetic conductors and a coil, where the two magnetic conductors are fixed on two members of a manual vehicle, respectively. The coil is coupled with one of the magnetic conductors, where the magnetic conductors comprise a magnetic element. One of the elements is rotated to change the distance between the two magnetic conductors such that the coil produces induced electromotive force to provide electricity for the device. A conversion module is connected to an electricity generating module.    USE - Light-emitting device for use on a pedal (claimed) of a manual vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawings).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pedal of a manual vehicle i.e. bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle with light-emitting device.
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains an electrode active material, and a carbonaceous film which covers electrode active material and contains sulfur. The carbonaceous film further contains lithium.    USE - Electrode material is used for positive electrode of battery (claimed) such as non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, conventional lead battery, nickel cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, used as power supply of portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The compact electrode material having excellent electroconductivity, is efficiently manufactured even at low-temperature heat processing. The light weight battery containing electrode material has high-speed charging-discharging performance and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing of electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of electrode material.    Primary particle (1)    Carbon (2)    Secondary particle (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving direct current (DC) link current limit command and a DC link voltage limit command from an upper controller by a motor controller. A scale factor for the current limit is produced based on a DC link current limit nominal value and a current inverter DC link shift current value. A scale factor for the voltage limit is produced based on the DC link current limit nominal value and a current inverter DC link voltage value. A torque order value received from the upper controller is compensated, and a drive motor is controlled to the compensated torque order value.    USE - Method for limiting direct current (DC) link closed electric current and voltage of a motor controller of a fuel cell hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses the direct current (DC) link closed electric current and voltage of the inverter, thus reducing error while controlling voltage and current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a motor controller current-voltage limiting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a chiller contacted with a lower surface of a battery unit (10) and comprised of an endoergic plate (21) which is utilized for delivering heat generated in the battery unit. A heat pipe module (22) is contacted with a lower surface of the endoergic plate and utilized for delivering heat from the endoergic pipe. A heat plate (29) is installed at two end parts of the endoergic plate, curve-cut in a downward side of the heat pipe module and utilized for emitting heat delivered by a heat pipe (23).    USE - System for cooling a high voltage battery of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can efficiently cool the battery of the vehicle, reduces the power consumption, avoids the utilization of a separate motor fan, and effectively improves the fuel ratio of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for cooling a high voltage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery unit (10)    Endoergic plate (21)    Heat pipe module (22)    Heat pipe (23)    Heat plate (29)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains particulate positive electrode active material. The particulate positive electrode active material comprises composite metal oxide and metal-containing compound provided as particles or as a layer on the surface of composite metal oxide.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and excellent cyclic characteristics, and output characteristics. The swelling of battery even at high temperature is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains particulate positive electrode active material. The particulate positive electrode active material comprises composite metal oxide and metal (M3)-containing compound provided as particles or as a layer on the surface of composite metal oxide. M3 is chosen from group 3B elements of the periodic table, and the M3-containing compound is different from the composite metal oxide. The surface of the positive electrode active material has metal (M1) chosen from group consists of alkali earth metal, metal (M2) chosen from manganese, iron, cobalt or nickel and M3 and oxygen. The ratio of molar ratio between number of M3 atoms and number of M2 atoms on the surface of positive electrode active material with respect to Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area (m2/g) of positive electrode active material is 1 or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains carbonate and fluorine compound. M1 is lithium. M3 is aluminum. M2 is nickel and cobalt.
NOVELTY - The cell has jelly-roll type electrode assemblies formed on a battery case e.g. pouch type battery case. The jelly-roll type electrode assemblies are mounted on an outer circumference of a receiving portion to perform hermetic sealing of an electrolyte. A resin layer and a metal layer are formed on the battery case that is made of an aluminum laminated sheet. A metal blocking layer and a sealant layer are laminated on the battery case. The receiving portion is formed in a vertical section phase, and a jaw mounts electrode leads between receiving portions.    USE - Battery cell for use in a battery pack of a notebook computer (all claimed). Can also be used for a mobile digital versatile disc, miniature personal computer, electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is light in weight, small in size and easy to manufacture. The assembling process of the cell is simple. The capacity of the cell is maintained in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle high and low voltage distribution box body fixed on a car body. A low voltage output and a car electric logic control unit are installed in the distribution box. A high and low voltage distribution box cover and the box body are connected with each other. Gland strips are installed on an internal side of the high and low voltage distribution box cover. Sealing reinforced bolts are added on the high and low voltage distribution box to seal the system to prevent entry of gas into a high and low voltage distribution box system.    USE - Sealed system for high and low voltage distribution box of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves sealing effect of the high and low voltage distribution box, ensures safe running of electric devices of the car, improves security and controllability of car system and ensures running of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a sealed system.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell (2) whose inner surface is fixed to an exhaust pipe (1). Left side surface, right side surface and bottom surface of an outer surface of the shell are arranged in a plane. High temperature surfaces of electricity generating chips (3) are respectively provided on the left side surface, right side surface and bottom surface. A fin radiator (4) is fixed on a low temperature surface of the chips, where the chips are connected in series or in parallel. Gaps formed between the fin radiator and the shell are filled with insulated materials (5).    USE - Device for generating electricity by utilizing an exhaust pipe of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature surface of the electricity generating chips conducts heat to the fin radiator, and the electricity generating chips can generate electric energy by utilizing different temperature of the high temperature surfaces and the low temperature surface. The device is simple in structure, easy to install and reliable to work, and can save fuel for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a different temperature electricity generating device.    Exhaust pipe (1)    Shell (2)    Electricity generating chips (3)    Fin radiator (4)    Insulated materials (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing cellulose fibers i.e. henequen cellulose fibers, and washing and drying the cellulose fibers that is treated with heat. The cellulose fibers are placed into a reactor under high temperature. Carbide is produced from the cellulose fibers through a thermal process at the high temperature of hydrogen in atmosphere. A nano-catalytic particle is coated on a surface of the carbide. A carbon source is supplied to the carbide where a catalyst is coated. The catalyst is made of nickel, iron and cobalt metals, and ethanol or acetylene is utilized as the carbon source.    USE - Method for synthesizing a carbide-carbon nanotube structure of a secondary battery, an energy electrode i.e. fuel cell, and an adsorber.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains unique carbide from the cellulose fibers. The carbon nanotube has excellent mechanical, chemical and physical properties with excellent electric conductance effect. The catalyst achieves excellent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon nanotube filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a carbide-carbon nanotube structure synthesizing method.
NOVELTY - The power converter has a semiconductor chip mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The semiconductor chip has power electronic circuit comprising insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) for controlling flow of electric power supplied to an alternating-current motor of the car driving system. A gate drive circuit mounted on the PCB is electrically coupled with the power electronic circuit of the semiconductor chip. A control circuit mounted on the PCB is electrically coupled with the gate drive circuit.    USE - Power converter for car driving system (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for car driving system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power converter.
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing (1) i.e. plastic-aluminum composite housing, provided with an anode film (4) and a cathode film (5). A battery pack is provided with a diaphragm. The anode film is connected with an anode tab (2), and a cathode tab (3) is connected with the cathode film. The anode tab and the cathode tab are respectively fixed on both ends of the housing. The housing is provided with two square film chambers. The anode film, the cathode film and the battery pack are placed in the square film chambers.    USE - Power-type polymer lithium-ion battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode tab and the cathode tab are respectively fixed on both ends of the housing, so that the capacity conservation rate and discharge capacity are enhanced. The battery improves the radiation effect, avoids change of battery temperature during discharging process and reduces short circuit and micro-short circuit. The battery is convenient to assemble. The battery production efficiency is increased. The battery is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a power-type polymer lithium-ion battery.    Housing (1)    Anode tab (2)    Cathode tab (3)    Anode film (4)    Cathode film (5)
NOVELTY - A nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon, comprises a zinc oxide nano-pipe and a carbon nano-pipe. The zinc oxide nano-pipe and the carbon nano-pipe are connected to one-dimensional heterogeneous nano-pipe.    USE - Nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon is used in computer chip, sensor, microelectronic device, and used for preparing hydrogen by catalysis in fuel cell, sensitizing cell using solar dye and photoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon is prepared efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of nano-pipe heterogeneous junction structured by zinc oxide and carbon, which involves using aluminum sheet, acid solution, solution containing phosphoric acid and chromic acid, golden film, plating solution containing zinc sulfate (ZnSO4.7H2O) and boronic acid, dilute sulfuric acid, and alkali solution.
NOVELTY - A vibration wave is generated along the wall of the duct (10) by the wind which approaches the duct during the drive of vehicle. The airflow rotates the wings of the fan (1) installed in the entrance of the duct. The driving force obtained by the rotation of the wings of fan is used along with the driving force generated in the engine (5) for charging the battery (4).    USE - Roof-mounted fan for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The charging of the battery of the vehicle can be performed efficiently so as to reduce the consumption of fuel or generation of carbon dioxide and the weight of the vehicle is reduced. The high lift force for airplane is generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fan (1)    Battery (4)    Engine (5)    Motor (6)    Duct (10)
NOVELTY - The cell comprises cooling water (70), and porous membrane (72) to limit passage of hydrogen atom (71). The friction repulsive force and suction force are generated by synthesis of water which is generated during reaction of nucleons of hydrogen atom and oxygen atom (74). A thermoelectric current wave is generated by output difference of forces generated by atoms. A current collection object (73) collects released current, and induces collected current to load (78). A metal retina (79) provides electrical shielding of oxygen atom from high resistance device (77).    USE - Fuel cell for use in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The balance of pressure energy emitted during reaction of nucleons of hydrogen and oxygen atoms is maintained hence thermoelectric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water (70)    Hydrogen atom (71)    Porous membrane (72)    Current collection object (73)    Oxygen atom (74)    High resistance device (77)    Load (78)    Metal retina (79)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body made of opaque material and forming a case for enclosing an electric engine and a rechargeable battery, and a windscreen (11) made of transparent material and arranged in an opening of the body. The transparent material comprises transparent photovoltaic cells e.g. titania solar cells, electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and/or the electric engine. The battery is provided for storing 160 watt-hour of electricity per kilogram. The battery is provided for being recharged up to 80 percentages of its capacity in 10 minutes.    USE - Electric propulsion motor vehicle e.g. electric propulsion car such as solar electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is provided for storing 160 watt-hour of electricity per kilogram, thus reducing the weight of the vehicle, while reducing the electricity consumption of the vehicle. The battery is provided for being recharged up to 80 percentages of its capacity in 10 minutes, thus reducing the counter time caused by stopping the vehicle in a recharge facility, and hence reducing problems caused due to very less autonomy. The transparent material used for forming the windscreen is provided with the transparent photovoltaic cells, thus permitting to use the windscreen for producing the solar electricity without compromising the visibility. The cells adopt the bents of the body, so that the presence of the cells does not make negative repercussions on aerodynamic properties and aesthetic of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of a solar electric car.    Windscreen (11)    Roof region (15)    Bonnet region (16)    Rear region (17)    Left side region (18)
NOVELTY - The assembly (410a) has several solid polymer electrochemical fuel cells (425) which are arranged between the end plates (414,419). A disc spring (450) arranged between the end plate (414) and a spring bar (440) is loaded by a spring bar at inner diameter of the spring. The spring bar comprised of resilient material such as aluminum, steel, plastic and composed fiber based material is urged towards the end plate by a compression band circumscribing the end plates to apply compressive force on the fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell stack assembly for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The need of material for loading the disc spring is avoided so that weight and cost of the fuel cell stack assembly is reduced. The efficiency and power density of fuel cell stack assembly is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack assembly (410a)    End plates (414,419)    Solid polymer electrochemical fuel cells (425)    Spring bar (440)    Disc spring (450)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy generating set installed on a body. The solar energy generating set comprises a solar energy collector (1) that is installed on an outer surface of the body. A solar energy battery (3) is installed in an inner side of the body. The solar energy battery is wrapped with a shell (4).    USE - Solar energy electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with sufficient power from solar energy by utilizing the solar energy collector. The vehicle is not affected by outer environment at any time and place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy electric vehicle.    Solar energy collector (1)    Solar energy battery (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging battery jar (2) connected with a solar panel (1). A head light (4) and a tail light (5) are connected with the charging battery jar through conducting wires (3).    USE - Solar energy charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enables the solar panel to absorb solar energy in daytime. The head light and the tail light can light normally at night time. The vehicle is environment friendly, and saves energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy charging electric vehicle.    Solar panel (1)    Charging battery jar (2)    Conducting wire (3)    Head light (4)    Tail light (5)
NOVELTY - The car has an electric motor car body (1) provided with a storage battery, where the car body is equipped with an electric generator (2). An output end of the electric generator is electrically connected with an input end of an on-vehicle charging device (3).    USE - Multi-functional electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be conveniently charged by using a charger power cord to connect with the on-vehicle changing device if an electric source is supplied. The electric generator on the car can be used for generating electricity even if electric source is not supplied and the storage battery is empty, and the charger converts the generated electricity to directly drive the motor, so that emergency power can be supplied to the car for continuation of the journey, and the storage battery can be charged. The car utilizes a mechanical power portion of the generator as the source of power output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-functional electric motor car in partial section.    Electric motor car body (1)    Electric generator (2)    On-vehicle charging device (3)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has inlets (1), indicator (2), and a wire connecting terminal (3). The indicator is attached to one side of each inlet. A rechargeable battery seller provides battery for power compensation station that in-turn provide charged battery for electric vehicle to replace the used battery.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery having long service life can be provided so that the traveling distance of the electric vehicle can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Inlets (1)    Indicator (2)    Wire connecting terminal (3)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a bipolar plate and a method for manufacturing the same. The bipolar plate includes: a metal base, a composite material containing carbon nano-material formed thereon. The method for manufacturing the bipolar plate includes the steps of: providing a metal base; forming a composite material of containing carbon nano-material on the metal base; press molding to get the bipolar plate. The present also provides a fuel cell of using the bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The trapezoid shaped HEPA filter (10) has a face (12) consisting of filter medium. A trapezoid shaped frame (11) is fixed to the peripheral portion of the face of filter. A set of opposite edges of filter mutually adjoin each other from one end to the other end.    USE - High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter for air-cleaning unit (claimed) for fuel cell electric power generation system. Can also be used in semiconductor element manufacturing equipment and pharmaceutical apparatus manufacturing equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The outflow of gas from the inner walls of the container can be prevented so that dust removal efficiency of filter can be improved and the performance of air-cleaning unit can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air-cleaning unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the air-cleaning unit.    HEPA filter (10)    Frame (11)    Face of filter (12)    Main surface of filter (20)    Container (30)
NOVELTY - The module has a mesh-shaped protection structure (2) which is provided on the outer side of bundled hollow fiber (1). The edge of the protection structure and the hollow fiber is sealed with a rectangular shaped case (5) by an adhesive agent (4). The ribs (51) are provided in both bottom and upper surfaces of the case facing each other to press the fiber and protection structure.    USE - Humidification type hollow fiber membrane module for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of flow rate of fluid into fiber far from the inflow port and the influence of pressure loss are suppressed. The permeation of gas into the hollow fiber is made uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the humidification type hollow fiber membrane module.    Bundled hollow fiber (1)    Mesh-shaped protection structure (2)    Adhesive agent (4)    Case (5)    Ribs (51)
NOVELTY - The system has an analysis unit (3) that analyses the distortion of the metal plate during press-molding simulation (9). The molding conditions and the analyzed distortion are changed repeatedly. The metal-die process conditions are adjusted according to the changed distortion, to obtain optimal conditions for molding.    USE - Metal plate molding assistance system for use in fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The complicated structure is manufactured with high precision, as the molding is performed considering the calculated distortion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for computer readable storage medium storing program for molding metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the molding process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Definition unit (1)    Optimization unit (2)    Analysis unit (3)    Step for press-molding simulation (9)    Step for calculating objective function (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring voltage value of battery from a voltage sensor (6) sequentially. A determination is made as to whether the voltage value acquired before ignition switch (7) is switched off, increases. A determination is made as to whether predetermined time has progressed after switching on of the ignition switch, when acquired voltage value increases. The voltage value acquired using predetermined formula is subtracted from the voltage value before switching on of switch to calculate open circuit voltage value, after progress of predetermined time.    USE - Method for estimating open circuit voltage value of battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The open circuit voltage value can be estimated with sufficient precision without using current sensor by subtracting the voltage value acquired using predetermined formula used for estimating voltage value for charging, from voltage value acquired before switching on of the ignition switch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for estimating open circuit voltage value of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus provided with the open circuit value estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Open circuit voltage value estimation apparatus (2)    Processing unit (3)    Voltage sensor (6)    Ignition switch (7)    Engine (9)
NOVELTY - The connection structure (10) connects power cables (34a,34b) to a housing (52) of a contactor (20). The power cables respectively have flat terminal portions (50a,50b) and brackets (54a,54b). The contactor has internal connection portions that are fixed to respective flat terminal portions. The housing has insertion ports (70a,70b) through the power cables are inserted. The housing has external connection portions (72a,72b) that are fixed to respective bracket, and are set to a position in which the external connection portions are not point-symmetrical.    USE - Connection structure of cable for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the has power cables has flat terminal portion and bracket are respectively connected to internal and external connection portions of connector and housing when cables are inserted into housing, the connection structure is simplified and inexpensive. Hence the occurrence of the incorrect set of the cables is prevented and the attachment operation is performed efficiently, and the freedom degree of the layout of the electronic equipment in the housing is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the connection structure.    Connection structure (10)    Contactor (20)    Power cables (34a,34b)    Flat terminal portion (50a,50b)    Housing (52)    Bracket (54a,54b)    Insertion ports (70a,70b)    External connection portions (72a,72b)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide (CO) removal device removes CO from the reformed gas generated by a modifier using catalyst. Inactive fillers such as alumina particles are filled in CO selective oxidation container (831) corresponding to upstream of cooling pipe (834).    USE - Reformation unit for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of moisture content on the catalyst due to dew condensation can be prevented effectively. Hydrogen gas can be generated for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the CO selective-oxidation device of CO removal unit.    CO selective-oxidation device (830)    CO selective-oxidation container (831)    Catalyst layer (832)    Cooling pipe (834)    Protective tube (835)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy has mother phase calcium-copper-type crystal structure, and contains misch metal (Mm) containing 90-100 mass% of lanthanum and cerium. The hydrogen storage alloy has microcrystal size of more than 466 nm measured by X-ray-diffraction measurement by Lorentzian method and distortion of 0.18 or less measured by Lorentzian method.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used as negative electrode active material of battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has low-temperature characteristics and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy has mother phase calcium-copper-type (CaCu5) crystal structure, and contains misch metal (Mm) containing 90-100 mass% of lanthanum and cerium. The hydrogen storage alloy has microcrystal size of more than 466 nm measured by X-ray-diffraction measurement by Lorentzian method and distortion of 0.18 or less measured by Lorentzian method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relation between microcrystal size and low-temperature characteristics of hydrogen storage alloy. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel filling port door (44) which is opened and closed with respect to a fuel filling port (22). The sensors (60,62) detect the switching state of the fuel filling port door and a charging outlet door (48), and the locking mechanisms (64,66) lock the doors. A control apparatus (50) permits the opening of the doors based on the signal received from the sensor. A control unit (58) controls the locking mechanism so as to prohibit the opening of the charging outlet door during the operation of the fuel cell system.    USE - Vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit can effectively prevent the charging of the electric condenser during the fuel cell system operation, and the safety can be ensured while charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of control apparatus of the vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel filling port (22)    Fuel filling port door (44)    Charging outlet door (48)    Control apparatus (50)    Control unit (58)    Sensors (60,62)    Locking mechanisms (64,66)
NOVELTY - An exhaust heat recovery apparatus (1) has turbine (8), generator (12), and electrical storage apparatus (13) which collects engine (2) waste heats through generated steam. A bypass channel (16) bypasses a pressurization machine (5) which pressurizes a condenser (9) that returns steam to the coolant of liquid phase, the coolant that flows into an evaporator (6), and the pressurization machine.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery apparatus for engine e.g. internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides exhaust heat recovery apparatus which improves exhaust heat recovery efficiency, maintaining an engine in a suitable temperature state, by incorporating a pressurization machine which pressurizes the coolant that flows into the evaporation part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the engine with exhaust heat recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust heat recovery apparatus (1)    Engine (2)    Pressurization machine (5)    Evaporator (6)    Turbine (8)    Condenser (9)    Generator (12)    Electrical storage apparatus (13)    Bypass channel (16)
NOVELTY - A resolver/digital (R/D) conversion counter (115) varies count of n bit where n is greater than or equal to 2, based on rotation angle signal from a resolver (12). An abnormality detection controller (140) calculates rotation angle based on count value corresponding to present rotation angle signal, in response to interrupt signal generated when count value matches preset value. The controller calculates the rotation angle based on sampled rotation angle signal. An abnormality of R/D converter (14) is detected when difference between calculated angles is more than preset value.    USE - Rotation angle detection apparatus for rotary machine such as motor-generator used in drive system of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the R/D converter is detected at high precision, without increasing the processing load. A separate CPU is not necessary for performing abnormality detection processing since the motor control CPU can perform the abnormality detection processing as an interrupt process. Hence the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor drive system with rotation angle detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor-generator (4)    Resolver (12)    R/D converter (14)    R/D conversion counter (115)    Abnormality detection controller (140)
NOVELTY - The electric current detection circuit has a differential amplifier (2A) that amplifies voltage of a current sensing resistor (1A) which is connected in series with another current sensing resistor (1B). Another differential amplifier (2B) which is in out of phase with respect to the amplifier (2A) amplifies voltage of the current sensing resistor (1B). An adding circuit (4) adds the output voltage from the differential amplifiers. A detection circuit (3) detects electric current of battery (20) based on output voltage of the adding circuit.    USE - Electric current detection circuit for power supply device used in vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of failure due to disconnection of the electric current can be detected from the output voltage of the adding circuit and the offset of the differential amplifier can be corrected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric current detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensing resistor (1A,1B)    Differential amplifier (2A,2B)    Detection circuit (3)    Adding circuit (4)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The detecting element has sensitization portion (9) made of metal alloy consisting of amorphous alloy containing palladium and silicon, palladium and phosphor, or platinum. A detection unit (18) detects the electrical resistance change produced when metal alloy of sensitization portion reacts with hydrogen gas. A correction unit (17) corrects the electrical resistance change detection signal. A pressure sensing unit (19) senses the pressure of gas in the vicinity of sensitization portion.    USE - Hydrogen detecting element for fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The density of hydrogen can be detected correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen detecting element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensitization portion (9)    Lead-pins (11,12)    Correction unit (17)    Detection unit (18)    Pressure sensing unit (19)
NOVELTY - The reactive gas is supplied to a fuel cell (10) through a gas supply path. A humidifier (24) is provided in a gas supply path. A control unit (50) controls the circulation state of the reactive gas through a bypass flow path (30). The amount of humidification of the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell is adjusted by controlling the flow volume of the reactive gas circulated through the bypass flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system of fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, motor vehicle, electric train, walking robot and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon oxidation of the fuel cell is suppressed. The amount of humidification of the reactive gas supplied to the fuel cell is adjusted efficiently by the simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Humidifier (24)    Bypass flow path (30)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer (1) comprises microporous layer (3) and electroconductive porous base material (2) which provides water-repellent property, and transition metal fine particles (4) which bonds microporous surface with single molecule material (5) having hydrophilic functional group. The contact angle of microporous layer surface is 90 degrees or more.    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and digital camera, motor vehicle and domestic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having improved electric power generation performance under high humidity and low humid environment. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas diffusion layer comprises microporous layer and electroconductive porous base material which provides water-repellent property, and transition metal fine particles which bonds microporous surface with single molecule material having hydrophilic functional group. The contact angle of microporous layer surface is 90 degrees or more. The single molecule material is organosulfur compound, organoselenium compound, organic tellurium compound or nitrile compound having hydroxyl group or carboxyl group. The transition metal fine particles are gold, palladium or platinum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of gas diffusion layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas diffusion layer (1)    Electroconductive porous base material (2)    Microporous layer (3)    Transition metal fine particles (4)    Single molecule material (5)
NOVELTY - A battery pack and an electronic device are connected using a resistive element (51). An electric current supply unit supplies the electric current to the resistive element. The resistive element warms the battery pack (1) using the heat generated by supply of electric current from the electric current supply unit.    USE - Temperature control system for controlling temperature of lithium ion battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for the heater for warming the battery pack is eliminated and the number of the components is reduced hence the manufacturing cost of the temperature control system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Cell (11)    Main-relay (50)    Resistive element (51)    Switch (57)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) contains cooling water supply system (4), impurity removal unit (7), dissolved oxygen removal unit (6) and control portion (10). The cooling water supply system supplies cooling water to cool a fuel cell (2). The impurity removal unit removes impurities which is inserted in the middle of supply path (5) of cooling water supply system, and is contained in cooling water. The dissolved oxygen removal unit removes dissolved oxygen contained in cooling water in the upstream position. The control portion controls running of dissolved oxygen removal unit.    USE - Fuel cell system is used in electric power generation system in factory, hospital, store, domestic usage and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent durability, and reduced deterioration of ion exchange resin of impurity removal unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling water supply system (4)    Supply path (5)    Dissolved oxygen removal unit (6)    Impurity removal unit (7)    Control portion (10)
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state lithium secondary battery is manufactured by continuously performing positive electrode layer precursor formation process which cools and obtains positive electrode layer precursor and laminating positive electrode layer precursor, positive electrode layer precursor laminated body formation process which obtains positive electrode layer precursor laminated body, and baking process which obtains high capacity positive electrode layer (2) by baking positive electrode layer precursor laminated body.    USE - Manufacture of all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, e.g. coin shape, laminated type, cylindrical shape or square shape for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves capacity by suppressing production of by-product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid-state lithium secondary battery is manufactured by applying coating liquid containing organometallic compound for positive electrode layers with positive electrode active material and solvent on base material, calcining at calcination temperature more than decomposition temperature of organometallic compound, continuously performing positive electrode layer precursor formation process which cools and obtains positive electrode layer precursor and laminating positive electrode layer precursor, positive electrode layer precursor laminated body formation process which obtains positive electrode layer precursor laminated body, and baking process which obtains high capacity positive electrode layer (2) by baking positive electrode layer precursor laminated body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    Solid electrolyte (1)    High capacity positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - A lithium cell is provided with a separator (6) which is arranged between a negative electrode (5) containing lithium and a positive electrode (4), and an electrolyte solution. The surface of negative electrode has carbon-containing layer which has a retention material containing carbon material. The retention material is a fiber material which is a non-woven fabric, and carbon material is carbon black or graphite. The positive electrode contains graphite fluoride.    USE - Lithium cell is used as power supply for electronic device such as portable apparatus, information-technology equipment and vehicle-mounted electronic device, and memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell has improved reliability, stable battery characteristic and improved pulse discharge characteristic even at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-type battery.    Positive electrode case (1)    Negative electrode case (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a case (20) that accommodates several lithium ion batteries (11A,11B). A fan (31) is arranged in the case for radiating the heat from lithium ion batteries by circulating the air. A temperature controller (43) is arranged in the region of a rotating shaft (32) of the fan for controlling the temperature of the lithium ion batteries.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature variation with respect to several lithium ion batteries are controlled efficiently by the controller and hence the lithium ion batteries can be warmed or cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    Lithium ion batteries (11A,11B)    Case (20)    Fan (31)    Rotating shaft (32)    Temperature controller (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has an injector (28) to perform opening and closing drive control of an exhaust gas valve (31) at predetermined driving period, so that upstream gas flow rate of hydrogen supply flow path (22) is adjusted and gas supplied in downstream of injector. A control unit (7) detects gas leaked from the exhaust gas valve, based on the downstream gas flow state of exhaust gas valve between the driving periods of injector.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generating system of e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence, building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can detect the gas leaked from the exhaust gas valve with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control unit (7)    Hydrogen supply flow path (22)    Injector (28)    Exhaust gas valve (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting dew condensation state inside the fuel cell system using humidity sensor when electric power supply is interrupted at time of shut down of the system. The scavenging air control operation is started when humidity sensed by humidity sensor exceeds predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system operating method for fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft and stationary domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The need of scavenging air control operation is determined based on detected value of humidity sensor so that operation time is optimized. The moisture content in fuel cell system is detected accurately so that scavenging air control operation is not repeated frequently due to variation in external temperature. The consumption of electric power at time of scavenging operation is reduced. The anode and cathode are scavenged separately so that futile scavenging operation is prevented. Hence the durability and efficiency of the fuel cell system are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the fuel cell system operating method.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A control unit (6) controls the rotation speed of a coolant circulation pump (42) based on the correlation between the amount of heat emitted by a fuel cell (2), and the rotational speed of the circulation pump. The upper limit or lower limit of the rotation speed of the coolant circulation pump is set based on the noise and vibration (NV) requirement, cell voltage requirement and electric conductivity requirement.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system of residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Different control requirements can be satisfied, while satisfying the temperature requirement of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling water circulatory system (5)    Control unit (6)    Coolant circulation pump (42)
NOVELTY - The pressure sensing apparatus (26) has a pressure sensor (50) which detects gas pressure in a gas flow path (22). The pressure sensor having pressure surface (60a), is provided in the side wall (22a) of gas flow path such that pressure surface is exposed to the gas in the gas flow path. The pressure sensor is provided with gas flow protection plate (51) for preventing the direct contact of gas with pressure surface of pressure sensor.    USE - Pressure sensing apparatus for sensing gas pressure in gas flow path of fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of gas with respect to pressure surface of pressure sensor can be reduced and detection accuracy of pressure sensor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of pressure sensing apparatus.    Gas flow path (22)    Side wall of gas flow path (22a)    Pressure sensing apparatus (26)    Pressure sensor (50)    Gas flow protection plate (51)    Pressure surface (60a)
NOVELTY - A pair of receptacles (81,82) arranged in longitudinal direction (101) and traversal direction (102), has a pair of insertion ports (83,84). A tab (71) is inserted in the insertion port (83) of the receptacle (81) in longitudinal direction and another tab (72) is inserted in insertion port (84) of receptacle (82) in longitudinal direction. The pair of receptacles is combined together integrally so that the insertion ports are arranged orthogonally to each other in longitudinal direction.    USE - Relay terminal for drive device of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (claimed) or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the receptacles are combined together integrally, the tabs are connected smoothly in the insertion ports of receptacles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive device of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the relay terminal.    Tabs (71,72)    Relay terminal (80)    Receptacles (81,82)    Insertion ports (83,84)    Longitudinal direction (101)    Traversal direction (102)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller which computes chargeable quantity of battery based on detected charging state of battery. The controller computes output energy required with respect to fuel cell based on computed quantity. The controller computes energy efficiency which is ratio of the required output energy and energy injected to fuel cell during the stop in the electric power generation so as to obtain required output energy. The controller starts fuel cell when energy efficiency is larger than reference value. The fuel cell is not started when efficiency is less.    USE - Apparatus for starting fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed) and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-consumption of the fuel cell apparatus is reduced during the useless start of the fuel cell by starting the fuel cell only when energy efficiency is larger than reference value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell starting determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of controlling fuel cell apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bipolar electrode (10) comprising a positive electrode layer (12) and negative electrode layer (13) laminated via electrolyte (14). The positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer are located in an identical region along the lamination direction. Several wirings (20,20b) are electrically connected to a collector (11) of the bipolar electrode.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor for inverter, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer are located in identical region along lamination direction, the enlargement of electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed. Also, the lamination process of bipolar electrode can be performed easily and manufacturing cost of secondary battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the secondary battery.    Bipolar electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode layer (12)    Negative electrode layer (13)    Electrolyte (14)    Wirings (20,20b)
NOVELTY - An air supply flow path (32) supplies oxidation gas to a fuel cell (2). A compressor (31) provided in air supply flow path, supplies oxidation gas to fuel cell. An air-circulation flow path (34) branches from the air supply flow path and circulates portion of oxidation gas discharged from compressor to upstream of the compressor. A valve (36) provided in the air-circulation flow path, blocks or permits the flow of oxidation gas. A control unit (6) opens the valve when the fuel cell temperature detected by a temperature sensor is below a predetermined low-temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the oxidation gas supplied to the fuel cell is raised rapidly. The heating up time of the fuel cell at the time of starting the fuel cell 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 (2)    Control unit (6)    Compressor (31)    Air supply flow path (32)    Air-circulation flow path (34)    Valve (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has insert molding structures that are formed at both ends of resin fiber band. The openings (4) are formed at both sides of battery lid (1), correspond to insert molding structures. The insert molding structures are inserted into respective openings so that the angle between resin fiber band and insert molding structures becomes 90 degrees or less.    USE - Lead storage battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shape freedom degree can be achieved by using resin fiber band material for handle components. The handle components do not protrude with respect to outside dimension of lead storage battery by inserting insert molding structures into respective openings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external view of the lead storage battery.    Battery case (1)    Battery lid (2)    Handle component (3)    Opening (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow path which supplies oxidizing agent gas to an oxidizing electrode, and a blocking unit which blocks the mutually independent primary and secondary flow paths (A,B) of the oxidizing agent gas, leading to the fuel cell. A sensor (41) detects the flow volume of oxidizing agent gas, which is more upstream than the gas flow in primary flow path, and a sensor (42) detects the flow volume of gas, which is more upstream than the gas flow in t secondary flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas diffused in the oxidizing agent gas flow path is prevented from spreading around the oxidizing agent gas flow volume sensors, hence the detection efficiency of the sensors can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a separation unit provided in the fuel cell system.    Filter (23)    Separation unit (24)    Pass partition plate (24a)    Gas flow volume sensors (41,42)    Flow paths (A,B)
NOVELTY - The system (300) has a gas supply unit (30) that supplies the fuel gas, oxidizing agent to fuel cell (20), and the electric power generation controller (70) which controls the electric power generation of fuel cell. The controller (200) controls the electric power generation controller so that the electric power generation of fuel cell is continued while stopping the supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent, when electric power generation stop time is above predetermined time.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The form change of catalyst can be suppressed and the stop processing time of electric power generation can be reduced by performing the electric power generation stop time control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) 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 (20)    Gas supply unit (30)    Electric power generation controller (70)    Controller (200)    Fuel cell system (300)
NOVELTY - The aluminum secondary battery case (10) has an opening (12) which is blocked by a sealing board (11) that is attached to top surface of case through welding. The sealing board is provided with a safety valve (13) to enlarge pressure area without reducing capacity and material thickness of case.    USE - Aluminum secondary battery case used in motor vehicle and domestic application. Can also be used in lithium ion battery case, capacitor case and fuel cell case.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the case is simplified and the case can be assembled with sealing board easily. Internal pressure can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the aluminum secondary battery case.    Aluminum secondary battery case (10)    Sealing board (11)    Opening (12)    Safety valve (13)    Through hole (16)
NOVELTY - The laminate structure comprises pairs of separators (38,36) for fuel cells of main-cell portion and two edge-cell portions. Gas flows from an inlet side in a straight line from an upper direction vertically downwards towards an outlet side along a rectilinear flow path in the separator of the edge-cell portion. The gas meanders in a zigzag fashion along serpentine flow path in the separator of the main-cell portion. The drainage property of the gas flow between ribs (70) of the separator for the fuel cells of the edge-cell portion is higher than that of the main-cell portion.    USE - Fuel cell laminate structure for use in mobile device e.g. mobile telephone, portable personal computer (PC), motor vehicle and domestic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in the volume of gas supplied to the edge cell portion and the retention of the water in the edge cell portion are suppressed since gas flows between ribs in straight line from upper direction vertically downwards along rectilinear flow path in the separator for the fuel cells of the edge-cell portion. Hence the fall of the catalyst activity due to low temperature is suppressed and the fall in the generation of the electric power is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the separators for the fuel cells of the edge-cell portion and the main-cell portion of the laminate structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators for the fuel cells of the edge-cell portion and the main-cell portion (36,38)    Gas flow paths (48,50)    Cathode gas inlet (52)    Anode gas outlet (58)    Rib (70)
NOVELTY - The system has air compressor (22) that is provided in upstream portion of oxidation gas supply path (18). Air compressor and hydrogen pump (38) are driven by high voltage battery (26). The oxidation and fuel gas discharge pumps (44,46) are driven by low-voltage secondary battery (48). The gas flow is allowed to oxidation gas path (14) and fuel gas path (16) by air compressor and hydrogen pump at time of normal operation. The discharge pumps are driven by fuel cell shutdown unit (54) so as to allow gas flow in oxidation gas path and fuel gas path at the time of shutdown operation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of hydrogen density and oxygen within fuel cell is reduced, and the performance decrement of fuel cell by carbon poisoning is effectively restrained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidation gas path (14)    Fuel gas path (16)    Oxidation gas supply path (18)    Air compressor (22)    High voltage battery (26)    Hydrogen pump (38)    Oxidation gas discharge pump (44)    Fuel gas discharge pump (46)    Low-voltage secondary battery (48)    Fuel cell shutdown unit (54)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a blower (3) that supplies oxidizing agent such as air to a fuel cell (1) and a water tank (2) provided with a curtain board that stores water for cooling the fuel cell. The blower is supported by a vibration-proof element (4) and the water tank is positioned on the blower. The vibration of the blower with the vibration-proof element produces water sloshing in the tank. The tank size and the water supplied to the tank are set such that the resonant frequency of the blower with the vibration-proof element corresponds to the sloshing frequency of the water in the tank.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The resonance of the blower is damped by the sloshing produced in the water of the tank during the vibration of the blower since the resonant frequency of the blower is made to correspond to the sloshing frequency of the water. Hence the vibration of the blower is suppressed and water provided in the water tank can be used efficiently for cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system and the blower and the water tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Water tank (2)    Blower (3)    Vibration-proof element (4)    Fuel-supply device (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery state sensor (23) which judges the power supplied to a vehicle-mounted load (3) from a secondary battery (10,20). A battery control unit (24) adjusts the temperature of the secondary battery to a high temperature or low temperature when the power supplied to the load is judged to be large or small.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery apparatus for vehicle-mounted load control system (claimed) and onboard power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the secondary battery can be improved and the output of the secondary battery is improved. The temperature of the battery can be controlled simply according to the power supplied to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the onboard power supply system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main power supply system (1)    Vehicle-mounted load (3)    Secondary battery (10,20)    Battery state sensor (23)    Battery control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery state sensor (22) for measuring the temperature of a rechargeable battery (20). A battery control unit (23) discharges the rechargeable battery when the measured temperature is less than preset value, and outputs the control signal. The control signal is electrically fed to a vehicle mounted load electronic control unit (ECU) (4) for controlling the electric power supply to vehicle-mounted load (3).    USE - Battery apparatus for use in vehicle-mounted load control system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The output of the rechargeable battery can be improved even when the temperature of the battery is low, and the size and weight of the battery apparatus can be reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle-mounted load control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the onboard power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle-mounted load (3)    Vehicle-mounted load ECU (4)    Rechargeable battery (20)    Battery state sensor (22)    Battery control unit (23)    Relay (24)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (3) consists of several cells (2) connected continuously. An energy storage sheet (1) is clamped on both sides of the cells. A latent heat storage material made of paraffin hydrocarbon is contained in covering-type particles of the energy storage sheet. The melting point of latent heat storage material is 35-70 degree C.    USE - Assembled battery e.g. secondary battery used as power source for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The increase or decrease in temperature is suppressed using the energy storage sheet and the durability of the cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy storage sheet (1)    Cells (2)    Assembled battery (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separators (6a,6b) with reactive-gas flow paths (7,8) for supplying reactive gas to a membrane electrode assembly (5). The membrane electrode assembly has catalyst layers (2a,2b) and the gas diffusion layers (3a,3b) extending along the reactive-gas flow paths. Several slits (12,13) are formed on the gas diffusion layers for connecting the reactive-gas flow paths and portion of catalyst layers.    USE - Polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (PEFC) for use in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle for electric power generation. Can also be used in phosphoric acid form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power generation performance is achieved and the generation of flooding phenomenon is prevented. The electric power loss in the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (2a)    Cathode catalyst layer (2b)    Anode gas diffusion layer (3a)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (3b)    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Anode separator (6a)    Cathode separator (6b)    Anode gas flow path (7)    Cathode gas flow path (8)    Slits (12,13)
NOVELTY - A hot water storage tank (6) stores the hot water for collecting exhaust heat relevant to electric power generation of fuel cell. A heat exchanger (5) exchanges heat between hot water storage tank and mediated fluid of exhaust heat. A cooling water tank (2) stores cooling water after exchanging heat between hot water storage tank and mediated fluid. The water level sensors (9,12) detect the water level in the cooling water tank. An abnormality warning device (13a) reports generation of abnormality based on detected water level.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can detect the generation of abnormal driving state condition reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water tank (2)    Heat exchanger (5)    Hot water storage tank (6)    Water level sensors (9,12)    Abnormality warning device (13a)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2), electrolyte layer (3) in which an enzyme is fixed by positive electrode and/or negative electrode. The electrolyte has electroconductivity of 10 mS/cm or more. The electrolyte contains buffer substance, cation and anion. The cation is chosen from sodium ion, potassium ion, magnesium ion and calcium ion. The anion is chosen from fluorine ion, chlorine ion, bromine ion and iodine ion. The buffer substance contains imidazole ring-containing compound. The enzyme contains coenzyme oxidase.    USE - Fuel cell is used as power supply for electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, mobile device, personal computer and game machine device, motor vehicle, domestic electrical appliance, two-wheeled vehicle, aircraft, rocket, spacecraft, power apparatus, machine tool, construction machine, electric power generation system and co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent performance, and provides highly efficient electronic device with high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of bio-fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly (16) has catalyst layer (12,14) containing hydrogen ion conductivity electrolyte. The content of metal ions in the catalyst layer is higher than the number of moles of ion exchange group in the electrolyte. The metal ion in the catalyst layer coordinates with the ion exchange group in the electrolyte. The metal ion is added as metal oxide or metal seed chosen from iron, nickel, aluminum, silicon, cerium and/or manganese.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cells (claimed) used as power supply of mobile telephones, portable personal computer and motor vehicle, and as domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly provides fuel cells with improved durability. The membrane-electrode assembly suppresses the fall of output of a fuel cell and gas leak of an electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen ion conductive electrolytic membrane (10)    Catalyst layers (12,14)    Membrane electrode assembly (16)
NOVELTY - The single cells (2) are stacked on a tool (110) in a production line (101) to assemble the fuel cell stack (1). The assembled fuel cell stack is conveyed to the electric power generation inspecting station on every tool and production line. The fuel gas and oxidation gas are supplied to the stack through the tool and the electric power generation inspection of stack is performed at the electric power generation inspecting station.    USE - Method of manufacturing solid polymer type fuel cell stack for vehicle. Can also be used in self-propelled moving structures such as vessel, airplane, robot and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing efficiency of the stack can be improved by performing electric power generation inspection. The stack is conveyed to the electric power generation inspecting station after assembly process is completed. Hence the conveyance man-hours can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing equipment of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of the fuel cell stack using the fuel cell stack manufacturing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Single cells (2)    End plate (7a)    Production line (101)    Tool (110)
NOVELTY - A dilution unit (35) dilutes the fuel waste gas emitted from anode (12) by oxidizing agent gas and electronic control unit (ECU) (51) calculates purging amount with respect to fuel waste gas emitted from anode. The ECU estimates the concentration of hydrogen remained in anode at the time of the electric power generation stop of fuel cell. A control unit maintains the purge valve (23) and drain valve (46) supplying scavenging air to cathode (13) and anode, in open state for long time/short time, when breakdown time of fuel cell does not exceed/exceeds preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of fuel cell system during supply of scavenging air with respect to anode and cathode can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Purge valve (23)    Dilution unit (35)    Drain valve (46)    ECU (51)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell system consists of a fuel cell which generates an electrochemical reaction of oxidation gas and fuel gas. The oxidation off gas discharged from the fuel cell is guided to a warming-up apparatus which is warmed by the oxidation off gas.    USE - Fuel-cell system is used for vehicles (claimed). Can also be used for vessels, aircrafts, electric trains, and walking robots, and as power generation equipment in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell system is compact, and efficiently utilizes the exhaust heat of fuel cell for warming-up. The system has excellent economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic piping diagram of a fuel-cell vehicle.    Exhaust-gas path (72)    Purge flow path (76)    Dilution device (A22)    Silencer (A23)    Vehicle (S)
NOVELTY - An exhaust pipe (100) has an inner pipe (101) arranged concentrically at the discharge edge in the rear side of the vehicle (S). The inner periphery of the exhaust pipe and the outer periphery of the inner pipe are connected in the discharge end side. The opening (103) is formed facing the downward direction in the upper portion of the connection portion (102) of the pipes.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The scattering of water contained in the exhaust gas of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel-cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Exhaust pipe (100)    Inner pipe (101)    Connection portion (102)    Opening (103)    Vehicle (S)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell is provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material and a binder, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode active material is graphite. The binder is polymer having oxygen. The non-aqueous solvent of the non-aqueous electrolyte is an ionic liquid.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and communication apparatus, and for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent charging and discharging efficiency, reliability and durability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has solenoid valve for exhaustion of fuel gas arranged below the fuel cell stack. A piping is arranged below the fuel gas discharge port, for connecting the fuel gas discharge port and fuel gas exhaust valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water is efficiently discharged from fuel cell stack by using lightweight and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the air manifold, fuel cell stack, water condenser and fan in fuel cell system.    Air supply path (41)    Fan (43)    Air manifold (45)    Water condenser (51)    Base frame (101)
NOVELTY - The drive device has a power control unit that controls a pair of motor-generators (MG1,MG2) which are spaced apart from each other. A terminal block (71) connected at one side of the power control unit has a connector (72) that electrically connects the power control unit and the motor-generator (MG1). Another connector (73) provided in the terminal block electrically connects the power control unit and the motor-generator (MG2).    USE - Drive device for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of several components is reduced since the connectors are provided in the terminal block, hence enlargement of the drive device is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Space (56)    Terminal block (71)    Connectors (72,73)    Tab (81-84)    Motor-generators (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - A motor (14) is operated as a generator and the regenerated electric power is generated by the motor when the clutches (12) are in the power transmission state. A battery (16) is charged by regenerated electric power generated by the motor.    USE - Electric power regeneration system for vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power regeneration efficiency is improved. The structure of the electric power regeneration system is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power regeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power regeneration system (10)    Clutches (12)    Motor (14)    Battery (16)    Electronic control unit (18)
NOVELTY - The charging control apparatus has cell voltage detection units (S1-Sn) that detect cell voltage of electric storage cells (C1-Cn) of the electric condenser (100). Several switches (SW1-SWn) are connected to the electric storage cells. The electric storage cell having lowest cell voltage is identified based on the detection result of the cell voltage detection unit. The switches are controlled separately and the charging path is formed by an electric charging control unit from a solar cell to the identified electric storage cell.    USE - Charging control apparatus of cell voltage equalization apparatus for electric condenser (both claimed) mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The remaining storage capacity of the electric storage cells are equalized efficiently without consuming useless electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell voltage equalization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric condenser.    Motor (13)    Electric condenser (100)    Electric storage cells (C1-Cn)    Cell voltage detection units (S1-Sn)    Switches (SW1-SWn)
NOVELTY - The battery control system has a plunger which is moved by the excitation and demagnetization of a solenoid so as to open and close the opening-and-closing portion of an actuator. A control unit controls the flow of electric current for magnetizing and demagnetizing the solenoid in normal mode so as to move the plunger in a normal speed. The control unit when operated in judgment mode raises the electric current value so as to move the plunger rapidly and to judge the failure of the actuator.    USE - Battery control system of fuel cell system for electric vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in railway, vessel, airplane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit raises the electric current value so as to move the plunger rapidly and collides with the solenoid to generate impact noise. Hence the magnitude of the electric current is controlled appropriately and the failure of the actuator is determined effectively based on the presence or absence of the impact noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing charts explaining the changes of magnitude of exiting current which flows through the coil during normal mode and failure judgment mode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The connectors (7a,7b) connect a pair of end plates (6a,6b) which clamp cell laminated structure (3) along lamination direction. Two coolant flow paths (36,38) branches from coolant flow supply path (9) through a distribution unit (8), and respectively passes inside of cell laminated structure, and end plates and connector.    USE - Fuel cell for use in electric power generation system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage drop due to the temperature fall of edge portion of cell is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of fuel cell.    Cell laminated structure (3)    End plates (6a,6b)    Connectors (7a,7b)    Distribution unit (8)    Coolant flow supply path (9)    Coolant flow paths (36,38)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) comprises an electroconductive rivet (50) for connecting edge portion collector (23a), and external tab (40). The cross-sectional area of the electroconductive rivet is larger than the cross-sectional area of the edge portion collector with respect to the direction through which electric current flows.    USE - Battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cross-sectional area of electroconductive rivet is larger than the edge portion collector, the magnitude of output current is not limited by the electroconductive rivet, and battery excellent in output characteristic is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Edge portion collector (23a)    Lamination sheet (31)    External tab (40)    Electroconductive rivet (50)
NOVELTY - The cooling air taking-in structure has inlet port (36) for taking in air for cooling battery from vehicle interior. The cooling air is provided in trunk sidelining of vehicle body side part which extends in side row of rear seat (32) in which passenger seats. The seatbelt (38) which is in non-use state is arranged so that overlapping with inlet port, forming predetermined gap (b) between rear surface of seatbelt and inlet port.    USE - Cooling air taking-in structure for battery of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the seatbelt from taking up an inlet port and bars introduction of cooling air. Ensures the seatbelt to be brought near by a vehicle width direction outer side as much as possible so that overlapping with a seat back is not achieved and provides better usability. The area of an inlet port is fully secured within the limited space. Enables the space to be reliably secured between a passenger's body and an inlet port even if the passenger seated on the seat leans at a door. Prevents the foreign material which penetrated in the air intake duct from the inlet port, and water to penetrate in the inner part of an air intake duct. Enables the cooling air to be supplied to a battery through an auxiliary inlet port even if an inlet port is taken up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the whole power-supply-device for vehicles.    Rear seat (32)    Seat back's front surface (32a)    Front surface of interior member (35a)    Inlet port (36)    Seatbelt (38)    Gap (b)
NOVELTY - The sensor arrangement (4) has sensors for electric state variables of current, voltage and temperature in the area of the battery (1). The sensor arrangement has a storage unit for storing the processes of the values of current, voltage and temperature during an engine start of the motor vehicle, and a filter unit for comparison of the measured values with stored values or with time or temperature-dependent processes of the values.    USE - Sensor arrangement for state detection of a battery and load in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor arrangement has a storage unit for storing the processes of the values of current, voltage and temperature during an engine start of the motor vehicle, and a filter unit for comparison of the measured values with stored values or with time or temperature-dependent processes of the values, and hence ensures accurate detection of the electric state variables, and prevents breakdown of the vehicle by identifying creeping defects of the starter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an arrangement of a sensor arrangement within the area of the battery of a motor vehicle.    Battery (1)    Sensor arrangement (4)    Evaluation unit (9)    Generator (10)    Starter (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system module (10) has fuel cell system components. The fuel cell system module is modularly connected with a fuselage section of an aircraft. Housing elements of the fuel cell system module is designed for forming a section of outer shell of the aircraft, when the fuel cell system module is connected with the fuselage section of the aircraft.    USE - Fuel cell system module for use in an aircraft (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system module has fuel cell system components, where the fuel cell system module is modularly connected with a fuselage section of an aircraft, and housing elements of the fuel cell system module is designed for forming a section of outer shell of the aircraft, and hence ensures reduce in size and maintenance cost of the fuel cell system module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system module.    Fuel cell system module (10)    Fuel tank (12)    Fuel tank housing (14)    Lateral surface (16)    Fuel cell system housing (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a partially fluid propellant in a heating phase in a flue gas stream of a burner (35). The propellant is vaporized in a propellant gas in the flue gas stream. The flue gas stream is guided on a fuel cell (20). The propellant gas is reacted with a catalytic coating of a heat element (40). The propellant gas is catalytically burnt and heat is generated, during the reaction, and heats the fuel cell.    USE - Method for temperature regulation in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves injecting a partially fluid propellant in a heating phase in a flue gas stream of a burner, where the propellant is vaporized in a propellant gas in the flue gas stream, and the flue gas stream is guided on a fuel cell, and the propellant gas is reacted with a catalytic coating of a heat element, and hence ensures low energy consumption in temperature regulation method, and enables the fuel cell system to start at very low temperature, particularly below freezing point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system with a fuel cell, reformer and a burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (20)    Burner (35)    Heat element (40)    Tank (60)    Controller (80)
NOVELTY - The cell link (3) has two openings (3.1). A compensating element (4) is arranged between the cell link and a pole (2) in the region of each opening. The compensating element, the cell link and the pole are connected to each other. The compensating element is partly inserted into the opening. The compensating element has a collar, whose external dimension is larger than the dimension of the opening.    USE - Cell link for connecting two poles of cell of battery, particularly battery for hybrid-driven motor vehicles (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compensating element is arranged between the cell link and the pole in the region of each opening, and hence ensures safe connection of poles of a battery, and also enables tolerance compensation of position of the pole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for connecting two poles of cell of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell link.    Cell (1)    Pole (2)    Cell link (3)    Opening (3.1)    Compensating element (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat conducting plate for tempering of the battery. One of the housing side walls (3) of a cell housing (2) has a side wall element (6) exceeded over the length of a single cell (1). The side wall element is curved towards to cell interior, opposite to the housing side wall. The side wall element forms a section of a housing wall (7) that is arranged transverse to the housing side wall. A distance element is formed from plastic.    USE - Battery for use as flat cell combination and an automotive battery, particularly for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a heat conducting plate for tempering of the battery, where one of the housing side walls of a cell housing has a side wall element exceeded over the length of a single cell, and hence ensures a battery that is developed in a simple and economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a single cell for use in battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a flat cell shaped single cell.    Single cell (1)    Cell housing (2)    Housing side walls (3)    Side wall element (6)    Housing wall (7)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has multiple single cells (2) which are arranged between multiple cooling devices, where the single cells are located in direct heat conducting contact with the cooling device. The cooling devices are simultaneously implemented as housing of the module. The housing has dimensionally stable housing plates (3.1, 3.2) with cooling ducts (8) through which liquid or gaseous cooling agent flows, where the housing is manufactured from plastic or metal. Inner side of the housing plate turned towards the single cells has openings which correspond to a form of the single cells.    USE - Battery module for use in a motor vehicle i.e. electrically operated motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device implemented as the housing cools the single cells and protects the battery module from outside mechanical effects. The simultaneous use of the cooling device as housing reduces the parts costs and assembly expenditure, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the battery module. The liquid or gaseous cooling agent enables quick and effective cooling of the single cells. The use of plastic as production material of the housing plate reduces the weight of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a battery module with approximately implemented single cells.    Battery module (1)    Single cell (2)    Dimensionally stable housing plates (3.1, 3.2)    Outer edge (4)    Cooling duct (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating components (14,16,18) in operation of fuel cell system over a temperature in the environment of the fuel cell system. The heat is supplied to the components upon completion of the operation of the fuel cell system, where the components are cooled at a temperature in the environment of the fuel cell system.    USE - Method for suppression of icing of components in fuel cell system for use in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat is supplied to the components upon completion of the operation of the fuel cell system, where the components are cooled at a temperature in the environment of the fuel cell system, and thus ensures an improved suppression of icing of components in fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Components (14,16,18)    Boxes (20,22)    Valves (24,34)    Control unit (26)    Circuits (30,32)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode pole and an anode pole that are clamped to an electrolytic membrane. A pressure regulator controls pressure of anode gas such as hydrogen gas and cathode gas such as air. The anode gas pressure supplied during the initialization of fuel cell is set higher than anode gas pressure supplied during electro power generation of fuel cell. The regulator is controlled so that pressure of cathode gas is increased in accordance with start of pressure increase of anode gas when the anode gas pressure reaches the preset threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system used as power supply for personal computer, motor vehicle, and fixation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrolytic membrane can be prevented reliably. The maldistribution of the air in the poles can be suppressed reliably. Thus, the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relation between the gas pressure supplied to fuel cell and the start-up time of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The valve (21) has a valve housing (22) that is coupled with one end of a guide tube (62) and a gap (76) of predefined thickness formed between other end of the guide tube and a fixed iron core (74). The valve housing comprises main elements (24,26) containing austenitic stainless steel and magnetic material that are coupled with a yoke (78) and magnetic circuit. One end of the yoke is coupled with the fixed iron core and the valve housing is coupled with other end of the yoke.    USE - Electromagnetic valve for gas holder mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the guide tube, when external impact is applied on the yoke and fixed iron core, is prevented and support rigidity of the yoke and fixed iron core is improved by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electromagnetic valve for gas holder.    Electromagnetic valve (21)    Valve housing (22)    Main elements (24,26)    Guide tube (62)    Fixed iron core (74)    Gap (76)    Yoke (78)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electrical connection system formed of stud (3), rod (4) and a flange (5) for electrically connecting a conductor i.e. rigid bar (1) and a battery. The rod and the flange pass through a partition. The conductor is made of rigid material e.g. aluminum, and the rod and the flange are perpendicular to the rigid bar. The rod and the flange are fixed to the bar by ultrasonic or friction welding. The conductor has a flat part (2) at its end, where the rod and the flange are welded on the flat part. The rod is made of hard material e.g. aluminum, and the flange is made of copper.    USE - Assembly for assembling a battery placed in a compartment such as luggage compartment and engine compartment or passenger compartment, at front or rear of a motor vehicle (all claimed) and an electrical conductor i.e. rigid bar.    ADVANTAGE - The rod and flange easily pass through the partition of a compartment for ensuring electrical connection between the battery and the conducting bar in a simple manner. The assembly is simple in design. The assembly permits to assembly the battery and an electrical conductor in a simple manner with reduced encumbrance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of different elements constituting an assembly of a vehicle.    Rigid bar (1)    Flat part (2)    Stud (3)    Rod (4)    Flange (5)
NOVELTY - The terminal (3) has a flange (5) surrounding a rod (4), where a distal end of the rod is projected outside the flange. The rod is made of stainless steel, whose hardness is greater than that of copper forming the flange. The conductivity of the copper is greater than the steel, such that the flange is placed in electrical contact with a plug of a cable of a battery, and a projected part of the rod is cooperated with a nut for ensuring the stability of electrical connection between the flange and plug and the fixation to a partition (10) crossed by the terminal.    USE - Bimaterial terminal i.e. bimetallic terminal, for use in an electrical connection forming assembly for electrically connecting a rigid aluminum conductor bar and a battery in an engine compartment of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the rod ensures better fixation and better electrical contact of the electrical connection to the battery. The rod is hard, so that the rod is not broken due to standard locking, after crossing the partition that separates the battery. The flange is placed in electrical contact with the plug of the cable of the battery, thus conducting the electric current between the battery and the bar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical connection forming assembly comprising a bimaterial terminal    (2) a motor vehicle comprising a bimaterial terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of different elements of an electrical connection forming assembly a motor vehicle.    Bimaterial terminal (3)    Rod (4)    Flange (5)    Partition (10)    Cover (20)
NOVELTY - The system has two cables i.e. rigid conducting bars (20, 21), each extending along a path between two points such as an engine (30) and a battery (40) at the rear of vehicle, where the cables have common path sectors (51). The cables are maintained along the sectors by clips (61-65) and have respective circular transverse sections. One of the clips has a main body and a cover fixed with respect to each other in a removable manner, where the body and the cover are in the form of half-shell. Two semi-channels are formed in inner surface of one of the clips.    USE - System for connecting two distant points e.g. engine and a battery at a rear of a motor vehicle, with each other by rigid conducting bars.    ADVANTAGE - The circular transverse sections of the cables remain identical even if one of the rigid conducting bars is subjected to torsion different from that of another bar along the respective path, such that clips of different shapes are avoided along the path of the cables to maintain the bars along the common sectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall view representing an assembly of battery and engine.    Conducting bars (20, 21)    Engine (30)    Battery (40)    Sectors (51)    Clips (61-65)
NOVELTY - The core has anode sheet (105), cathode sheet (110) and separator sheet (115) wound to form flattened coil structure. The structure has opposed flattened sides and opposed arcuate sides so that anode sheet terminates at one arcuate side and cathode sheet terminates at other arcuate side.    USE - Core for electrochemical storage cell e.g. lithium ion polymer battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The performance, reliability and safety of core can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of core for electrochemical storage cell.    Anode sheet (105)    Anode layer (106)    Anode substrate (107)    Cathode sheet (110)    Separator sheet (115)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of energy receiving components receiving direct current (DC) from an energy source e.g. battery. A set of DC boost converters up converts the DC from the energy receiving component to a DC buss voltage. A DC buss transmits the DC to an inverter, where the energy receiving components and the converters are connected to the DC buss in parallel. The inverter inverts the electrical energy from the DC to an alternating current (AC). A power capturing source receives the AC from the inverter.    USE - System for harvesting maximum power e.g. solar power, wind energy and hydroelectric energy, of a solar panel from a set of direct current (DC) energy source e.g. fuel cell and battery (all claimed), for power production, power conversion, and power management of a direct current (DC) energy source system. Can also be used for wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The system boosts output voltage of the panels to a voltage that is high enough to minimize transmission wire losses while efficiently inverting the direct current (DC) to an alternate current (AC) voltage. The system allows technicians to immediately identify malfunctioning panels and maximize efficiency of each panel. The inverter is less expensive, creates a more reliable system, and improves power harvesting. The boost converter is disabled to prevent damage to various components and to provide a safe environment for maintenance or emergency conditions, where the system is turned off if the power good signal is not received by a communication component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for harvesting energy from a set of energy sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar panel system.    Converter component (205)    Communication component (220)    Auxiliary power supply (405)    Maximum power point tracking control (425)    Pulse width modulator (430)
NOVELTY - The mobile telephone (10) has a transceiver for communication, a battery, a clock and a user data memory (46). The device monitors an operation performed by the device over a period of time, and the data from monitoring of the operation is stored in the memory and used to decide how to vary the frequency and/or intensity of use of first battery consuming activity at a later time, with the current time on the clock.    USE - Mobile telephone used to alter battery consumption, including fuel cells as well as electrochemical cells and other mobile communication driving energy storage sources.    ADVANTAGE - Intelligently reduces power consumption of an activity during times when it is less likely to be needed frequently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of performing one or more battery consuming activities on mobile telephone;    (2) a computer program arranged for causing mobile telephone to operate in battery consuming activities;    (3) an operating system comprising a computer program; and    (4) a method of performing one or more telecommunication operation on mobile telephone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the mobile telephone.    Mobile telephone (10)    radio frequency processor (32)    Baseband processor (34)    Application processor (38)    User data memory (46)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid separator (10) comprises an inlet (14) connected to a hydrogen discharge portion of a cell stack of a fuel cell system, an outlet (19) connected to a hydrogen introduction portion of the cell stack, a product water separating portion between the inlet and the outlet, a water discharge port (17) below the product water separating portion, a discharge valve (18) for opening and closing the discharge port, a water retaining portion (20), and a discharge portion for discharging product water retained in the water retaining portion.    USE - A gas-liquid separator for a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas-liquid separator allows the discharge valve to operate normally even if product water dripped from the inner surfaces of a case and ion-exchange resin is frozen during the stopped state of a fuel cell system under a low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (10)    Inlet (14)    Water discharge port (17)    Discharge valve (18)    Outlet (19)    Water retaining portion (20)
NOVELTY - The battery system is provided with several battery packs comprising cells. The cells in each battery pack are electrically connected with one another within the respective battery pack. The battery packs are electrically connected with one another to provide electrical power from cells of battery packs to vehicle. The electrical connection between the cells is severed locally in response to excessive impact force during overcurrent or over temperature conditions.    USE - Battery system for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in laptop, mobile phone and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery system is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view and perspective view of the bent connector.    Bent connector (800)    Arms (805,810)    Transverse portion (815)    Groove (820)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical storage cell comprises a core comprising a cathode sheet(s), an anode sheet(s), and a separator sheet(s); an air-tight rectangular shell having an end cap; and a blow out vent (1800) to open and release pressure from the shell when the pressure exceeds a predetermined level to prevent catastrophic rupture.    USE - An electrochemical storage cell for a battery system (claimed) used with electric motors in an electric and hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to laptop, cell phone, and personal electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The storage cell has improved longevity, reliability, and safety. The blow out vent opens and releases pressure from the shell when the pressure exceeds a predetermined level to prevent catastrophic rupture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of a blow out assembly.    Blow out vent (1800)    Vent cove (1805)    Rupture pin (1810)    Exhaust openings (1825)    Deformable membrane (1840)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main brake resistor installed between a fuel cell and a cap, and a chopper turned on when hybrid driving condition is started. A fuel cell is authorized by the main brake resistor, and the fuel cell is preheated to register generation of heat by power consumption of the main brake resistor. The fuel cell is applied to the main brake resistor. A heat exchanger holds a part of vehicles cooling water line and fuel cell cooling water line, and exchanges the heat of the fuel cell cooling water line.    USE - Fuel cell pre-heating and winter time indoor heating apparatus for a fuel cell hybrid bus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be automatically preheated according to fuel cell pre-heating of the fuel cell hybrid bus. The heat can be quickly obtained for additionally enhancing the indoor temperature during winter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a winter time indoor heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the steps involved in a process of controlling a fuel cell pre-heating and winter time indoor heating apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a master batch material content that is formed by mixing of a conductive pillar and membranous polymer resin, and manufacturing a filler content of the separator by mixing the material content to the membranous polymer resin with a dry premixer. The conductive pillar is dispersed within the membranous polymers resin.    USE - Method for manufacturing a separator moldable material of a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving the conductivity without increasing the content of the conductive pillar, and allows prevention of degradation in moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method of dispersing a conductive pillar.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The regulator (15) has a reference port in which pressure of hydrogen is lowered, and a communications unit connected to an air supply line, where the pressure of the reference port is confirmed with an air electrode. Pressure difference of a cathode and an anode is minimized, and a reference pressure hole is formed in a top cover in order to be connected in an inner side with the reference port. The communications unit is selected from one among a hose, connector connecting the reference port and the air supply line, and a tube.    USE - Low pressure regulator for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reference port of the regulator is connected to the air electrode and maintains the balance of the anode, thus maintaining the pressure of the hydrogen supply system, and improving stack performance in the high power section. The pressure equalization is maintained between the air electrode and the fuel anode, and the durability of membrane can be improved. The reference port is not exposed outside, so that the inflow of the foreign material is prevented and the durability of the regulator can be improved. The base pressure can be changed flexibly, according to the operational state of the air electrode, so that stable stack operation is achieved at low atmospheric pressure in the hilly sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen supplying system of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (11)    Solenoid valve (12)    High-pressure regulator (14)    Low pressure regulator (15)    Solenoid valve (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining replacement time of an air filter (11), if pressure value measured through pressure sensors (16-19) installed between the air filter and an air blower (10) is deviated from a steady-state standard value over a specific range to determine whether the air filter is choked by a foreign material. A pressure falling value is measured by a fuel cell stack (13).    USE - Abnormal phenomenon method for diagnosis of a cathode air supply system of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method determines the abnormal phenomenon of the cathode air-supply state, and informs the replacement time of the fuel cell, so that the performance and the durability of the vehicles can be maintained, thus preventing the replacement time from stack being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cathode air supply system of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air blower (10)    Air filter (11)    Humidifier (12)    Fuel cell stack (13)    Flow meter (14)    Fuel cell controller (15)    Pressure sensors (16-19)    Driver interface (20)
NOVELTY - The device has minute air holes formed at two sides of an adsorption pad (150). An air cylinder moves the adsorption pad to top and bottom. A slider transfers a separator unit (100) absorbed in the adsorption pad with access of air. A supporting plate is installed in two sides of the adsorption pad. The separator unit is absorbed by the adsorption pad. An air tube (321) supplies air to a pusher unit (320), and inhales the air of the adsorption pad.    USE - Vacuum adsorption type moving apparatus for a fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces a cycle time for a slip sheet and the separator unit. The device prevents interruption of adsorption transport processes of the separator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vacuum adsorption type moving apparatus.    Separator unit (100)    Adsorption pad (150)    Air tubes (311, 321)    Pusher unit (320)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a guide unit (125) formed on a back end side of a fixing member, and a movable member whose one side is opened so as to control the diameter of the terminal. A tip-end part (131) of a curved surface shape is moved to back and forth, and a backend side of the movable member contacts with the guide unit. A post terminal of a storage battery is inserted in semicircular shape to a terminal insertion part (111). The tip-end part of curved surface shape is formed to be faced in the terminal insertion part.    USE - Terminal for connecting a storage battery and connection wire of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The movable member is inserted into the terminal insertion part of the fixing member according to tightness of the terminal, as the inclined guide unit is equipped in the back end side of the fixing member in the upper part of the storage battery, so that tightening of the terminal is facilitated even when a work space is not formed in the battery. The element of the terminal is independent in order to maintain the strong combination state even when the upper body or lower body is not directly connected to the main body, so that assembly and replacement of the parts of the battery are easy, thus improving the productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a storage battery connection terminal.    Main body (110)    Terminal insertion part (111)    Extension part (112)    Guide unit (125)    Tip-end part (131)
NOVELTY - Inkjet printable electrode composition (I), comprises: an electrode active material; a conducting agent; a wetting agent; a binder; and an aqueous solvent, where the viscosity of the binder is 1-100 cps in the 1 wt.% aqueous solution of the binder.    USE - (I) is useful to prepare electrode, which is useful in a secondary battery, lithium battery (all claimed), solar cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) can easily ejected through a nozzle during inkjet printing, hence a uniform, thin, and planarized pattern may be formed onto the collector, without clogging of a nozzle, such that electrode and secondary battery can be formed at low costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode prepared by inkjet-printing the electrode composition on a collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrode composition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an alternating current (AC) power source (110) supplying alternating voltage for charging a battery (B), and a diode (140) for half-wave rectification of the alternating voltage. A three-phase motor (120) transmits the half-wave rectified voltage applied from the diode and the AC power source to the battery. An inverter (130) is connected between the three-phase motor and the battery for converting the voltage applied from the three-phase motor into direct voltage to transmit the direct voltage to the battery.    USE - Apparatus for charging a battery in an electric vehicle, plug-in fuel cell vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a motor vehicle e.g. passenger automobile such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus and truck, commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is light in weight, has less volume and manufacturing cost, and prevents a circuit between the alternating current power source and the three-phase motor and a circuit between the alternating current power source and the diode from being shorted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery charging apparatus.    Battery (B)    Alternating current power source (110)    Three-phase motor (120)    Inverter (130)    Diode (140)
NOVELTY - The layer has a micro-pore layer coated over a substrate layer, where the micro-pore layer is made by mixing an intermetallic compound e.g. titanium carbide, with a noble metal catalyst e.g. ruthenium. A supportive substrate e.g. zirconium oxide, is utilized for a supported noble metal simple substance and supported noble metal oxide. The intermetallic compound is washed by using hydrochloric solution, and PTFE is added in the intermetallic compound. Ultrasonic process is performed for 10-60 minutes.    USE - Diffusion layer for an integrated renewable fuel cell chip and a mono-cell.    ADVANTAGE - The layer is inexpensive and simple to process, and has better electrical conductivity, better chemical and electrochemical stability, perfect corrosion resistance and wide application. The layer made from the intermetallic compound increases recycle service life of the renewable fuel cell. The layer is applied to the renewable fuel cell in a cost effective manner. The renewable fuel cell chip and mono-cell made from the layer have better output property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparing method for a diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a preparing method for a diffusion layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a single-face/double-face flow path plate comprising a plate body provided with multiple flow paths inwardly concave from surfaces of the plate body. An adhesive layer made of disposable hardening adhesive agent e.g. polypropylene glue, comprises pre-hardened regions, where the adhesive layer is attached on the plate body. The pre-hardened regions cover a part of the flow paths.    USE - Assembly structure for a flow path plate and an adhesive layer of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plate body is made of anti-catalyst non-conductor substrate of engineering plastic, graphite substrate, metal substrate, plastic carbon substrate, flame resistant 4 (FR4) substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxide resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, high polymer plasticized substrate or substrate of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a flow path plate and adhesive layer assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The unit has a hydrogen generating sub-system comprising a water storage tank, an electrolysis device, a hydrogen compressor and a gas storage device. The water storage tank is connected with a gas storage tank. A liquefaction processing sub-system comprises a gas compressor that is connected with the gas storage tank. A liquefaction device is connected with the compressor and a hydrogen storage tank that is connected with an engine through a gas converter. A synthetic recycle sub-system communicating with the water storage tank comprises a recycle channel matching the engine.    USE - Constant energy conversion type car power system unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit constantly converts the hydrogen energy, thus saving the energy and realizing zero-pollution discharge and full-automatic energy supply during the car operating process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a constant energy conversion type car power system unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power bus has solar panels connected with a solar charger (5) that is connected with battery sets (2, 3, 4). A charger (6) is fixed with an external power circuit (8), and a fuel electric generator (7) is connected with the charger. The charger is connected with the battery sets, and twelve electromagnetic switches (K1-K12) are equipped in a charging circuit. The switches are controlled by an electric control system meter equipped in a driving space. The battery sets are connected with a bus direct-current motor, where each battery set charges to the bus direct-current motor.    USE - Hybrid power bus.    ADVANTAGE - The power bus mainly uses clean energy to provide power for the bus, and is environment-friendly and energy-saving. The power bus prevents the bus from coming to a halt when the clean energy is not sufficient. The car with simple structure and simple application is refitted on the basis of the power bus, and is inexpensive. The power bus is economical and practical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a hybrid power bus.    Electromagnetic switches (K1-K12)    Battery sets (2, 3, 4)    Solar charger (5)    Charger (6)    Fuel electric generator (7)    External power circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a small wind generator, a storage battery and a width lamp, where the small wind generator is equipped at a lower side of a car body.    USE - Small pneumatic width-showing auxiliary device for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can transform wind energy into electric energy when the car moves forward, thus saving energy, and the generated power is stored in the storage battery to start the width lamp placed at the edge of the car body. The device is environment-friendly, inexpensive, convenient to operate, safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a small pneumatic width-showing auxiliary device.
NOVELTY - The device has blades (1) installed on a fixed part (2). A speed changer (5) is connected to a right end of a shaft (4). An output line (7) is installed on a wind driven generator (6). The output line is fixed on a battery post head through a power distributing system to input power in a battery or an electric motor. Electronic control devices are used to automatically control the electric motor to drive front and back shafts. A generating device or the electric motor is connected in parallel with the electronic control devices.    USE - Energy supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generated by the generator is used for charging and driving, so that the resource is reasonably and effectively used. The device saves energy and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an energy supply device.    Blades (1)    Fixed part (2)    Fastener (3)    Shaft (4)    Speed changer (5)    Wind driven generator (6)    Output line (7)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a set of solitary cells that are arranged in stacks, where each cell has a membrane-electrode-unit (12) with one proton-conductive membrane (14), a cathode (16) and an anode (18). Bipolar plates are arranged at the unit (12). A dummy cell (22) is arranged between the solitary cells and exhibits a hydrogenate material that is suitable to form hydrogen under formation of a hydride. A hydrogen supply line (24) supplies hydrogen to the anodes and dummy cell, and a hydrogen discharge line removes residual hydrogen from the anode and dummy cell.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a mobile application e.g. traction system of motor vehicle or auxiliary power unit for supplying additional energy to motor vehicle, and a stationary application e.g. small power station or house energy supply device or as battery-cover for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The stack exhibits an improved cold startability and quick heating characteristics in the operating temperature, and can be simultaneously manufactured in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Membrane-electrode-unit (12)    Proton-conductive membrane (14)    Cathode (16)    Anode (18)    Dummy cell (22)    Hydrogen supply line (24)    Hydrogen discharge line (25)
NOVELTY - Air turbo compressor has rotating shaft extending from both sides of the motor. An air compressor is connected to the rotating shaft at one side. The outlet of the air compressor is connected to gas inlet of the fuel cell. A turbine mounted at the other end of the rotating shaft is connected to gas outlet of fuel cell, to recover the energy from gases with certain temperature, humidity and pressure. The turbine of turbo compressor and impeller of the air compressor are separately mounted at the respective ends of the rotating shaft.    USE - Air turbo compressor for fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the motor can be reduced. Energy conservation and environmental protection are achieved by reducing the emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the air turbo compressor.
NOVELTY - The charging device has coupler (250) that transmits electric power to vehicle (100) from external power supply (240). An electric charge control unit (2) controls charging circuit (30) connected to coupler through connector (25), to charge electrical storage apparatus (4) only when the charging circuit is in operating state. The charging circuit is maintained in halt condition until the connector receives electric power from exterior power supply. The state of charging circuit is changed to operating state from halt condition when connector receives electric power.    USE - Charging device for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of electric energy accompanying electric charging control of the vehicle, can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric charge control apparatus (2)    Electrical storage apparatus (4)    Connector (25)    Charging circuit (30)    Vehicle (100)    External power supply (240)    Coupler (250)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining intermediate circuit current (Izk) assigned to a pulse width modulation rectifier (3) by an intermediate circuit current sensor. Battery current (Ibatt) and direct current converter current (Idcdc) assigned to a rechargeable battery (2) and a direct current converter (5) are determined by a battery sensor and a direct voltage converter sensor, respectively. A parameter of the intermediate circuit current is compared with intermediate circuit current determined by the battery and converter sensors for exceedance of a preset deviation.    USE - Method for detecting an electric error in an electrical network of a motor vehicle to protect a component e.g. pulse width modulation rectifier, of the network.    ADVANTAGE - The method detects the error in the network in simple manner, thus preventing unintentional switching-off of an electric system of the motor vehicle, and avoiding incorrect output with respect to functionality of the network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram of an electric network of a motor vehicle.    Battery current (Ibatt)    Direct current converter current (Idcdc)    Intermediate circuit current (Izk)    Network (1)    Rechargeable battery (2)    Pulse width modulation rectifier (3)    Direct current converter (5)    Intermediate circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The system provides optimized adaptation of storage capacity and thermal energy storage to generator power based on average solar radiation in geographical usage position. Energy efficiency is maximized by additional use of solar cooling and cold storage, after considering benefits and costs to implement an optimal cooling of a cold generator side. A thermal energy required for space heating or hot water supply with low overall efficiency is used by usage requirements of an energetically favorable heat and power combination.    USE - Thermoelectric generator system for electrical current generation and for heating purposes from solar power, for use in space flight, in automobile electronics for producing smallest electrical power, and in a biomedical device.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal energy required for space heating or hot water supply, with the low overall efficiency is used by the usage requirements of the energetically favorable heat and power combination, thus improving overall efficiency of the heat and power combination.
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (2) i.e. lithium ion battery cells, connected together in a serial or parallel manner, and connected with a heat conducting plate (7) in a heat conducting manner. The cells exhibit a heat conductive casing in a longitudinal direction and are parallel to each other on the plate with a longitudinal axis. The plate has boreholes (13) in an attachment area of the cells. A diameter of the boreholes is smaller than a diameter of an individual cell base. A cover (15) is arranged between the cells and plate and completely covers the plate in a direction of the cells.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a vehicle with hybrid drive and a vehicle operated with a fuel cell (all claimed) such as motor vehicle for transportation of passenger.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is arranged between the individual cells and heat conducting plate and completely covers the heat conducting plate in the direction of the cells, thus discharging the heat for heat conducting material in an efficient manner. The battery is provided with the heat conducting plate, so that the battery is designed in a simple and economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a base area of an individual cell of a battery with a cover of a heat conducting plate.    Individual cells (2)    Heat conducting plate (7)    Casting compound (11)    Boreholes (13)    Cover (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (B) has a set of parallel and/or serial individual cells (1) i.e. cylindrical cells (4), connected with each other and connected with a heat conductive plate (3) in a heat-conductive manner. The plate has boreholes (9) and/or sections provided in an area of a pole (5) of the individual cells, where the pole is extended and protruded over the plate. The individual cells are fastened to the plate by a prestressed connection of a fastening element (E1) e.g. screw (7), and another fastening element e.g. ferrule, that are arranged form-fittingly and force-fittingly on the pole.    USE - Battery i.e. vehicle battery, for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid drive or vehicle operated with a fuel cell, that is utilized for transporting a passenger.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery enables the battery to be manufactured in an economic and simple manner. The pole is extended and protruded over the plate, thus enabling positioning and aligning the individual cells in the boreholes and/or sections of the plate with out requiring additional use of components for positioning and aligning the cells for producing a cell group, enabling cost-effective designed space of group of cells to be formed in an optimized, thermal and mechanical manner and ensuring electrical isolation of the components arranged in a battery case to enable a simple and effective heat dissipation over periphery of the individual cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a cell group, formed from cylindrical cells, of a battery with head-sided or front-sided arranged heat conductive plate.    Battery (B)    Fastening element (E1)    Parallel and/or serial individual cells (1)    Heat conductive plate (3)    Cylindrical cells (4)    Pole (5)    Screw (7)    Boreholes (9)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has multiple interconnected storage cells (3), which are held together in a cell holder (5), where the cells are arranged/fixed in a housing (2) over the cell holder. A housing-sided guiding device (7) cooperates with a complementarily designed cell holder-sided guiding device (8) such that the cell holder is guided together with the storage cells and fixed in the housing. The housing-sided guiding device is designed as a guide groove and the housing is designed as an extruded section or as cast part, where the housing is manufactured from a metal such as aluminum.    USE - Energy storage device i.e. battery, for a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing-sided guiding device and/or the cell holder-sided guiding device facilitates the pushing of cell holder into the housing and secure the cell holder to the housing without the need for further components and/or tolerance balancing elements. The housing-sided guiding device stands in connection with the cell holder-sided guiding device, so that the cell group can be fixed in the housing in a simple manner and the cell group can be mounted in an accurate manner, thus avoiding errors during mounting by inaccurate positioning of the cell group within the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage device with a removed housing cover.    Energy storage device (1)    Housing (2)    Storage cells (3)    Cell holder (5)    Housing-sided guiding device (7)    Cell holder-sided guiding device (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an internal pressure reducing device that is arranged in a battery case (1) for reducing the internal pressure in the case, where the battery is arranged in the battery case. The internal pressure reducing device automatically locks after reducing the internal pressure, where the internal pressure reducing device is implemented as a leaf spring-loaded valve (2). The leaf spring-loaded valve is formed from a leaf spring (5) arranged in a housing (8) on a seal, where the housing has a protection edge for protecting the leaf spring.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure reducing device automatically locks after reducing the internal pressure, where the internal pressure reducing device is implemented as a leaf spring-loaded valve, thus enabling releasing of gas of the individual cells in the battery case and controllably reducing the internal pressure in the battery case. The battery can be manufactured in a simple and economical manner. The protection edge of the housing protects the leaf spring from damages. The leaf spring exerts pressure on the seal in the closed position, so that penetration of particles and humidity is prevented in the normal operation of the battery, thus preventing corrosion of metallic construction units and short-circuits of individual cells of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a closed battery case with a leaf spring-loaded valve.    Battery case (1)    Leaf spring-loaded valve (2)    Housing middle part (4)    Leaf spring (5)    Housing (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing, a heat conducting plate for tempering of a battery, and multiple single cells (1), which are connected with the heat conducting plate in a heat conducting manner. The single cells are combined to form a cell group, where the battery is formed of the cell group and another cell group arranged one behind the other in a longitudinal direction. The heat conducting plate is arranged between the groups. A terminal (3) with a winding (4) is provided in the end side of the single cell in the longitudinal direction.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle e.g. vehicle with hybrid drive and/or vehicle driven with fuel cells such as motor vehicle, that is utilized for transporting passenger.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is designed such that the battery can be designed in a simple and economical manner. The intermediate space within the battery housing can be efficiently utilized for heat dissipation and electrical isolation, thus improving the stability of the entire battery housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of two single cells that are connected together in a longitudinal extension with end sided arranged terminals.    Single cells (1)    Casing (2)    Terminal (3)    Winding (4)    Threaded sleeve (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a mobile component for covering a cathode of a hydrogen-air fuel cell (31) in a sealed manner when a portable telephone is in a closed position. The component comprises a recess (32) containing a hydrophilic substance, where the recess is formed in an upper surface of a lower element (26) of the telephone. The recess is arranged such that a surface of the cathode of the fuel cell is placed against the recess when the telephone is in the closed position.    USE - Device for protecting a hydrogen-air fuel cell that is placed at a back surface of a screen of a portable telephone e.g. slider cell phone (claimed), from dry atmosphere. Can also be used for a portable game console, a palmtop computer, a music player or a charger.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile component covers the cathode of the hydrogen-air fuel cell in a sealed manner when the portable telephone is in the closed position, so that the fuel cell is restarted quickly and effectively, even after a long non-utilization period of the cell depending on environmental conditions, thus permitting the cell to provide rated power and continuous current to the portable device even in dry atmosphere, while avoiding rapid degradation of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a portable telephone such as slider cell phone, comprising a fuel cell placed on a sliding element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a portable telephone incorporating a protection device, in a closed position.    Upper element (25)    Lower element (26)    Hydrogen-air fuel cell (31)    Recess (32)
NOVELTY - An internal cavity provided in the frame assembly (10) accommodates a fill material to provide a desired mass. A mounting surface comprising several frame portions receives the fuel cell stack and balance of plant components of the fuel cell power module. The fill material is a high density material such as lead to increase the mass of the frame assembly.    USE - Frame assembly for fuel cell power module (claimed) used in e.g. lift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - The frame assembly serves as an adequate heat sink for the electronic components of the fuel cell power module, thus eliminating the need for a separate heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame assembly for fuel cell power module.    Frame assembly (10)    Bottom portion (20)    Top portion (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) for an energy storage means e.g. galvanic cell, comprises an electrode carrier (12) and an active electrode material (14), which is applied on one side or on both sides of the electrode carrier. The electrode carrier is formed out of technically oxygen-free copper material with 99.95 wt.% of copper and greater than 0.007 wt.% of phosphor.    USE - Electrode useful for an energy storage means e.g. galvanic cell, which is useful in electro vehicles and electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides high capacity, high performance and long-term stability to the energy storage means.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an energy storage means.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of an electrode.    Electrode (10)    Electrode carrier (12)    Electrode material (14)    Current derivation. (16)
NOVELTY - The bracket has fixing points provided between a bottom part of a rechargeable battery tray (1) and a longitudinal beam of an automobile and between a side part of the rechargeable battery tray and a body of the automobile. The bottom part of the rechargeable battery tray is provided with a converse V shaped rechargeable battery bracket (2). Two support legs of the rechargeable battery bracket are fixed on front and rear fixing points of the longitudinal beam of the automobile. A side of the rechargeable battery tray is provided with an assistant bracket (3) fixed on the fixing points.    USE - Rechargeable battery mounting bracket for an automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has high stability, simple structure, high structural strength and good steadying function in turning condition and side shake of the automobile. The bracket reduces stress concentration, and is convenient to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery mounting bracket.    Rechargeable battery tray (1)    Converse V shaped rechargeable battery bracket (2)    Assistant bracket (3)
NOVELTY - The hybrid driving system is connected to a capacitor (11). One side of an open circuit is connected through an inverter (17) in parallel to the capacitor and other side of the open circuit is connected through another inverter (18) to a battery (10). An opening winding electric motor is provided through third inverter (19), which receives electricity of the battery in an engine (16).    USE - Hybrid driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The one side of an open circuit is connected through an inverter in parallel to the capacitor and other side of the open circuit is connected through another inverter to a battery, and hence ensures to reduce manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a hybrid driving system.    Capacitor (11)    Motor generators (12,13)    Wheel (15)    Engine (16)    Inverters (17,18,19)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (114) for a fuel cell unit, comprises a support layer (116) and a protective layer (118) comprising a binary or ternary oxide system with two or three different types of metal cations. The coefficient of thermal expansion ( alpha ) of the protective layer is 10x 10-6 to 20x 10-6 K-1. The specific electrical conductivity ( sigma ) of the protective layer is 0.01-200 S/cm.    USE - The bipolar plate is useful for a fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate has high electrical conductivity, reduced initial corrosive damages, low production cost and improved structure, and reliably reduces the chromium evaporation of the protective layer in long-term operation thus improving the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for producing a protective layer on a bipolar plate for a fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (114)    Support layer (116)    Protective layer (118)    Intermediate layer. (120)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a direct-quadrature (D-Q) axis current command value calculation unit (41) for calculating a D-Q axis current command value on a synchronous frame. A quadrature (Q) axis voltage estimation value calculation unit extracts a Q axis voltage estimation value by utilizing the D-Q axis current command value. A demagnetizing state judgment part (44) judges the demagnetizing status of a permanent magnet electric motor by utilizing a difference between a Q axis voltage reference value (43) and the Q axis voltage estimation value.    USE - Demagnetizing detection apparatus for a permanent magnet electric motor of a hybrid electric vehicle, an electro-mobile and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids the need of separate voltage sensor, and enhances the power density of an operation support apparatus. The manufacture unit cost of the apparatus is less. The apparatus prevents the reliability degradation of the operation support apparatus due to the malfunction of a sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a demagnetizing detection method for a permanent magnet electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a demagnetizing detection apparatus.    Direct-quadrature axis current command value calculation unit (41)    Quadrature axis voltage model (42)    Quadrature axis reference value (43)    Demagnetizing state judgment part (44)
NOVELTY - A melt containing 5-50 mol% of zirconia and ceria, 10-60 mol% of oxide of element (R) chosen from magnesium, calcium, strontium and/or barium, and 25-70 mol% of boron oxide is quickly cooled to produce amorphous substance. The substance is heated at 550-1000 degrees C, and ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal is deposited in amorphous substance. The components other than crystal are separated from precipitated product, and ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles are manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles used for polishing material, fuel cell material and catalyst, such as ternary catalyst and oxidation-reduction catalyst for treating exhaust gas of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The ceria-zirconia group solid solution crystal microparticles having high crystallinity, uniform composition, excellent heat resistance and favorable grain diameter and specific surface area are efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - The device has a fixed hook fixedly provided on an external surface of a rectangular box shaped battery seat. An external surface of the fixed hook is convexly extended with a limiting projection. An operating hook is fixedly provided on the external surface of the battery seat at a side opposite to the fixed hook. Two annular buckles are connected at two ends of a bridle, and are buckled against the fixed hook and the operating hook. The bridle is tightly matched between the limiting projection and the battery seat when one of the buckles is buckled against the fixed hook.    USE - Battery fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to disassemble and assemble a battery manually. The bridle is tightly matched between the limiting projection and the battery seat so as to provide convenience in fixing the battery. The device is simple in structure, and has low manufacturing cost and high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery fixing device.
NOVELTY - The battery has two wire connecting terminals (3) connected with tabs (2) of two pole plates (1), which are equipped in a shell (14), where the terminals are made of metals. A middle part of the terminals is equipped with embossments. Connecting holes are equipped on sides of the embossments. The terminals pass through the tabs provided in one of the connecting holes, and are connected with the pole plates. An upper cover (13) is equipped with a groove (8). A bolt (10) is mounted in another connecting hole and flexibly connected with a nut (9) mounted in the groove.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The wire connecting wires are designed as laminate structures and are inlaid in the upper cover when being mounted such that the wire connecting terminals and upper cover form an embedded structure. The battery has an original battery size, and prevents deformation of the wire connecting terminal. The wire connecting terminals can be accumulated, so as to increase the utilization convenience of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a lead-acid storage battery.    Pole plates (1)    Tabs (2)    Wire connecting terminals (3)    Groove (8)    Nut (9)    Bolt (10)    Upper cover (13)    Shell (14)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen sensor (1) has a nanowire (W) having a thickness of 100nm or less, that is made of hydrogen embrittlement material. A detecting portion (3) has a pair of lead frames (6a,6b) arranged in front of an opening portion (2a) of a supporting structure (2). The reaction of hydrogen embrittlement material of nanowire with the hydrogen is detected by the detecting portion so as to detect hydrogen in specified manner.    USE - Semiconductor-type hydrogen sensor for fuel cell used in domestic electric power generation system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be detected reliably at high speed and in normal temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the hydrogen sensor.    Hydrogen sensor (1)    Supporting structure (2)    Opening portion (2a)    Detecting portion (3)    Leg portions (5a,5b)    Lead frames (6a,6b)    Nanowire (W)
NOVELTY - The car has a diving motor with a power input end that is connected with a driving controller and a rechargeable battery (9) by wires. A solar energy battery component (2) is installed on a ceiling (1) that is connected with a solar energy charging controller (11) and the rechargeable battery by conducting wires (3). The rechargeable battery is installed in a rechargeable battery box (8).    USE - Solar energy golf car for charging rechargeable battery by solar energy and supplying kinetic energy to driving motor.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy golf car can charge a rechargeable battery by solar energy and supply kinetic energy to a driving motor. The solar energy golf car saves energy source, and is clean and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy golf car.    Ceiling (1)    Solar energy battery component (2)    Conducting wires (3)    Rechargeable battery box (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)    Solar energy charging controller (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has pole plates (4) equipped inside a shell (1). Glass fiber cotton (5) is arranged between two pole plates. Two sidewalls are provided with supporting brims (8). Two ends of the pole plates are placed on the supporting brims. Lower parts of the pole plates and the shell are provided with spaces (7), where the spaces are filled with electrolyte (6). Lower part of the glass fiber cotton is placed inside the electrolyte.    USE - Electric tractor and spare power valve-control type sealed lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces the discharge amount of the steam from acid solution and increases the total amount of the electrolyte. The battery has increased times for oxidation and reduction, and prolonged usage life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric tractor and spare power valve-control type sealed lead-acid battery.    Shell (1)    Valve cover (2)    Wire connecting terminal (3)    Pole plate (4)    Glass fiber cotton (5)    Electrolyte (6)    Space (7)    Supporting brim (8)
NOVELTY - The station has a rechargeable battery (4), a controller (5) and an inverter (6) equipped in a rectangular or quadrate case (7), and a connection line (3) connected to the controller to store electricity generated by the solar battery in the rechargeable battery. The inverter inverts electricity in the rechargeable battery, and a bracket (2) is mounted on two sides of the case. A solar battery (1) is mounted on the bracket, and an upper lid of the case is opened for maintaining the rechargeable battery, controller and the inverter.    USE - Power station for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The station can be used by cars, saves space, and is convenient to use and simple to maintain routinely. The upper lid of the case can be opened, thus enabling convenient maintenance of the rechargeable battery, controller and the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicular power station.    Solar battery (1)    Bracket (2)    Connection line (3)    Rechargeable battery (4)    Controller (5)    Inverter (6)    Case (7)
NOVELTY - Cathode catalyst comprises platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide. 10-70 wt.% of active component and conductive carrier are also included. The catalyst is prepared by mixing the conductive carrier with solvent to obtain slurry. Soluble precursors of platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide are dissolved into the solvent and mixed to obtain a solution. The slurry is mixed with solution to obtain mixed slurry. An alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal solution is added for adjusting 9-14 pH value of mixed slurry.    USE - Cathode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst is cost-effective and prepared with high metal load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode catalyst comprises platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide. 10-70 wt.% of active component and conductive carrier are also included. The catalyst is prepared by mixing the conductive carrier with solvent to obtain slurry. Soluble precursors of platinum, gold and transition metal or transition metal oxide are dissolved into the solvent and mixed to obtain a solution. The slurry is mixed with solution to obtain mixed slurry. An alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal solution is added for adjusting 9-14 pH value of mixed slurry. The mixed slurry is heated with microwave for 1-30 minutes. An acid solution is added for adjusting 0-6 pH value of mixed slurry. The mixed slurry is mixed at 10-50 degrees C for 2-5 minutes to obtain a slurry. The slurry is cleaned and dried to obtain a solid powder. The solid powder is processed in presence of inert gas at 200-900 degrees C for 1-8 hours to obtain the cathode catalyst. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing cathode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system has an auxiliary energy collection device whose input end is connected with a comprehensive recycling sub-system. A visible light receiver is connected with a main energy storage device through an optical-electrical converter. The energy collection device is provided with a wind power generating device, an inertia friction power generating device and a tail gas heat energy generating device (3). The sub-system is provided with a recycling passage (2) that is connected with a motor (1) and the energy generating device.    USE - Electrically-driven automobile power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides water, heat energy and wind energy continuously through a comprehensive recycling sub system to continuously convert an electric energy, thus realizing zero pollution discharge in the automobile automatic energy-supplying process and driving process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrically-driven automobile power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (1)    Recycling passage (2)    Tail gas heat energy generating device (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolysis unit, and a visible light receiver i.e. flexible solar batteries, connected with an energy storing device by a photoelectric converter e.g. photon detectors. A liquefying treatment sub-system is provided with a gas compressor coupled with a gas storage tank, a liquefying plant and a liquid hydrogen tank. The hydrogen tank is connected with an engine by a gas converting device. A comprehensive recovery sub-system is equipped with a recovery passage that is coordinating with the engine and coupled with a circular arc shaped water storage tank.    USE - Continuously converting automobile power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system receives visible light in the wavelength range of infrared ray and ultraviolet ray through the visible light receiver with light energy as power source, converts the light energy to electric energy by the photoelectric converter, stores the electric energy by a high energy battery, converts the water to combustible gas hydrogen by the electrolysis unit, converts the hydrogen to liquid hydrogen by the gas compressor and the liquefying plant, secondarily converts the liquid hydrogen to combustible gas by the gas converting device, continuously supplies water by the comprehensive recovery sub-system and continuously converts to hydrogen energy to realize the zero emission of the automobile in an automatically energy supplying and running process. The system is capable of integrating fragments to a whole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a continuously converting automobile power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a front windscreen whose top part is equipped with a solar panel (2). A ceiling is equipped with another solar panel (1).    USE - Sightseeing solar electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The windscreen is equipped with a solar battery component, so that the area of the battery component is increased, thus increasing the power of the electric vehicle. The windscreen is easy to see, such that the vehicle can be distinguished from a common car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sightseeing solar electric vehicle.    Solar panels (1, 2)
NOVELTY - Development and progress of human culture depend on energy. Due to industrialization in each country and population increase of the world, professionals predict the global oil storage will be exhausted after forty years, and at that time, the whole world will mire in economic panic. The fuel cell applies electrochemical reaction of oxygen in the fuel cell to generate power. Moreover, because the fuel cell directly transfers electrochemical power to electric power, battery temperature increase can improve electrochemical reaction rate and reduce ohm resistivity of the cell, while the limit current can also extend for mass transfer effect improvement caused by temperature increase. The present invention, waste heat gas recovery apparatus of fuel cell, applies heat sinks and heat pipes to conduct heat in a waste heat air recycle apparatus to solve the problem about the fuel cell which cannot be operated in best performance in the beginning. Additional power for heating a water tank is not required. The fuel cell can be made to have stable output performance in a long operation period, and it is better in terms of environment protection to recycle waster heat gas of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A safety device (12) has an engagement element (122b) for setting a clamping element (8) in correct position with respect to pole (1) of battery (3), which is operated by the resilient tongue, so that the base element (9) on which the terminal (7) is placed, is in contact with the base surface (2) of battery.    USE - Clamping device for connecting terminal to pole of vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - Incorrect mounting of clamping element on pole of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the clamping device.    Terminal (7)    Clamping element (8)    Base element (9)    Safety device (12)    Engagement element (122b)
NOVELTY - The coating die (11) vertically applies the coating liquid from a position where the to be coated article (31) is wound by the roller (21) of a conveyor, and below the central position of the roller. A positioning mechanism comprising a sensor, computing unit (42) and a motor (41) controls the width of the coating liquid by moving the coating die in horizontal directions, and controls the thickness of the coating liquid by rotating the coating die in a horizontal plane.    USE - Coating apparatus for coating liquid containing active material such as lithium and carbon on metal foil such as copper or aluminum foil used in lithium battery used as power source in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating width and thickness of the coating liquid on the to-be-coated article can be accurately controlled, by moving the coating die in the horizontal directions, resulting in the robustness of the coating width accuracy, cost reduction, and an improvement in the integrity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the coating apparatus.    Coating die (11)    Roller (21)    To be coated article (31)    Motor (41)    Computing unit (42)
NOVELTY - The system has a water tank, a radiator, a booster pump, a direct current (DC)/DC converter, an auxiliary DC/DC converter, a motor controller and a motor which are connected with pipelines to form a radiation waterway. Control parts of a control system and a safety system are fixed with a jack box of an electric system for transmitting control signals to control the booster pump of a cooling system. The booster pump, a power supply of the radiator and the control parts are connected with the jack box via low voltage wire bales.    USE - Vehicle i.e. fuel cell city bus, cooling circulating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has better radiation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle cooling circulating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The assembly (46) has a fuel processing system (64) with a hydrogen-producing region (70) producing a hydrogen-rich stream (74). A pressure swing adsorption assembly (73) separates a portion of the stream into a product hydrogen stream (42) and a byproduct stream (76). An accumulator receives and stores byproduct gas of the byproduct stream. A controlled release system comprises a delivery assembly to receive the stored byproduct gas from the accumulator through an orifice assembly and to supply the gas as a combustion fuel stream to a downstream component.    USE - Hydrogen-generation assembly for use in an energy producing and consuming assembly that is utilized in an electrochemical fuel cell of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-generation assembly generates high purity hydrogen gas for the fuel cells to prevent the fuel cells from being damaged during use. The pressure swing adsorption assembly produces sufficient exhaust stream to maintain a flame or other ignition source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for maintaining a continuous supply of fuel to a heating assembly of a fuel processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy producing and consuming assembly that includes a hydrogen-generation assembly with an associated feedstock delivery system, a fuel processing system, a fuel cell stack, and an optional energy-consuming device.    Product hydrogen stream (42)    Hydrogen-generation assembly (46)    Fuel processing system (64)    Hydrogen-producing region (70)    Pressure swing adsorption assembly (73)    Hydrogen-rich stream (74)    Byproduct stream (76)
NOVELTY - The ejector (50) has a fluid chamber (63) into which gas i.e. hydrogen gas, is introduced. A nozzle (80) circulates the gas introduced into the chamber in a space with the needle, and exhausts the gas from an exhaust port. Another chamber is provided at a top end side of the nozzle, into which another gas i.e. hydrogen off-gas, is introduced. A diffuser (93) increases a flow rate of the former gas and aspirates the latter gas according to negative pressure of the former gas to merge the gases. The needle and the nozzle are moved to isolate each other by the pressure of the latter gas.    USE - Ejector for a fuel cell of a fuel cell system mounted to an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector maintains the constant flow of gas even if the pressure of introduced gas fluctuates. The ejector has reduced pressure at a downstream side in order to reduce the pressure in the fuel cell, thus automatically protecting the fuel cell from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an ejector.    Ejector (50)    Fluid chamber (63)    Communication holes (67, 68)    Nozzle (80)    Diffuser (93)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel cell stack that includes a set of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell assemblies, where each fuel cell assembly has a PEM (62) between a set of fuel cell plates. Water from the fuel cell system is purged during a shutdown operation. The fuel cell system is operated following the shutdown purge to produce product water that hydrates the proton exchange membrane to militate against ohmic loss across the fuel cell assemblies during a start-up operation of the fuel cell system.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle for generating electricity by reacting a fuel i.e. hydrogen, with an oxidant e.g. oxygen or air.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is operated following the shutdown purge to produce the product water that hydrates the proton exchange membrane to militate against ohmic loss across the fuel cell assemblies during the start-up operation of the fuel cell system, thus optimizing a start-up operation of the fuel cell system even at temperatures in which water in the fuel cell system is frozen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary cross-sectional view of a fuel cell assembly.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell assembly (54)    Bipolar plates (56, 58)    Diffusion media (60)    Proton exchange membrane (62)    Catalyst layers (64)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying humidified gas to a fuel cell in a set of intervals to hydrate an electrolyte membrane and an electrolyte of electrodes of the fuel cell, where the humidified gas is selected from a group comprising nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and inert gas. A cyclic voltammetry (CV) process is performed in a number of CV cycles to activate layers of the electrodes, where the process is performed continuously without any break. Hydrogen is supplied to an anode, and inert gas or oxygen is supplied to a cathode when the CV cycles are applied.    USE - Method for activating a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell of a fuel cell stack for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger automobile such as motor vehicle, sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, and commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, fuel vehicle and gasoline-powered and electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing time required for activating fuel cell and cost for activating fuel cell stacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating an activation evaluation method using a step voltage and an evaluation result with representing relationship between time and current density.
NOVELTY - The system has an injector (52) for receiving a stream of fluid e.g. hydrogen, from a fuel source (37') and injecting the stream of fluid into a chamber. An ejector (54) has a venturi passage with an inlet in communication with the chamber and an outlet in communication with another chamber. Another injector (55) receives another stream of fluid from the fuel source, and injects the latter stream of fluid into the latter chamber. Another ejector (56) has a venturi passage including an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet is in communication with the latter chamber.    USE - Fluid injection/ejection system for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system includes an array of injectors and ejectors to support hydrogen recirculation and maximize usage of fluid e.g. hydrogen. The system avoids the usage of an electric pump, thus improving efficiency of a fuel cell stack. The system minimizes the time consumption when the injector is closed, and maximizes the time consumption when the ejector is used at low power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel source (37')    Oxidant source (39')    Fuel cell system (48)    Main fuel passage (50)    Injectors (52, 55)    Ejectors (54, 56)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel supply passage for supplying fuel gas to a stack (1), and a fuel circulating passage equipped with a fuel pump for causing unreacted fuel gas to be discharged from the stack. A cooling water pump (4) for supplying cooling water to the stack. A regenerator (7) is driven by the cooling water supplied from the cooling water pump for generating rotary force. The fuel pump is driven for rotation by the regenerator. The stack and the regenerator are installed in parallel to the cooling water pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for a power unit of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces power loss when the fuel pump is driven for rotation by the regenerator. The regenerator realizes the torque lesser than that of a motor, thus achieving reduction in size and weight. The manufacturing cost of the system is reduced. The system requires increased flow of the cooling water for lowering the temperature of the stack when the unreacted fuel gas discharged from the stack is heated by the motor. The system employs hydrogen gas as fuel gas with low molecular weight. The system is safe, and permits low insulation due to absence of electricity for rotating the pump. The regenerator responds quickly to the control of the cooling water pump. The system synchronizes the flow rates required for fuel gas and cooling water, and avoids corrosion of the fuel pump caused by potential difference. The system is easy to control, and prevents the fuel pump and the regenerator from being frozen due to the stack containing high heat capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system.    Stack (1)    Cooling water pump (4)    Regenerator (7)    Fuel supply passage (11)    Air supply passage (13)
NOVELTY - The ejector has an amplification structure for allowing amount of flow in respective stages provided between a hydrogen tank and a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system. The amplification structure is connected to a hydrogen recirculation line for increasing the amount of recirculation gas from the hydrogen recirculation line by using a high pressure flow of hydrogen supplied to the fuel cell stack. A set of nozzles (17a-17c) is arranged in line with a predetermined gap in which diameters of the respective nozzles become larger from an inlet side of an ejector main body (15) toward an outlet.    USE - Multi-stage in-line cartridge ejector for use as a hydrogen recirculation blower of a fuel processing system of a fuel cell system that is utilized for generating direct current by converting a chemical energy of fuel gas into an electrical energy, where the fuel cell system is applied to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector effectively adds cartridge ejectors in single ejector housing to meet a load required by the system, thus obtaining high vacuum pressure and large amount of flow with small volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a multi-stage in-line cartridge ejector in an operation state.    Ejector main body (15)    Nozzles (17a-17c)    Sub-inlets (18a-18c)    Check valves (19a-19c)
NOVELTY - A high power fuel cell is operated by supplying humidified gas while power is constantly maintained or until the power begins to decrease; supplying dry gas to obtain greater power than average power; and repeatedly supplying humidified gas in case the power decreases and supplying dry gas in case the power decreases, to increase the power such that the predetermined power is maintained. The humidified gas and dry gas are selectively supplied as oxidant to a cathode of fuel cell.    USE - Method of operating high power fuel cell for vehicles and home heating equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell which prevents flooding without supplying additional fuel or oxidant, and maintains amount of moisture in electrode to an optimal state; thus obtaining great power in an effective way even in a state that great power is demanded temporarily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a high power fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of high power fuel cell system.    Cathode inlet (503)    Humidified gas line (505)    Dry gas line (506)    Humidifier (515)    Three-directional valve (516)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (9) has a proton exchange membrane (10) with anode catalyst layer (13) and cathode catalyst layer (14) formed on either side. A porous anode gas diffusion layer (GDL) (16) is formed adjacent to anode catalyst layer and a porous cathode GDL (17) is formed adjacent to cathode catalyst layer. The water transport plates (21,28) are arranged adjacent to anode GDL and cathode GDL respectively. The cathode GDL of cells near the cathode end (36) has higher water permeability than water permeability of cathode GDL of cells near the anode end (35) of fuel cell stack (31).    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gradation in water permeability of gas diffusion layers alters the capability of the fuel cells to conduct water away from catalysts layers towards water transport plates so as to minimize startup problems of fuel cell stack due to blockage of ice in catalysts layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (9)    Proton exchange membrane (10)    Anode catalyst layer (13)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode gas diffusion layer (16)    Cathode GDL (17)    Anode water transport plate (21)    Cathode water transport plate (28)    Fuel cell stack (31)    Anode end (35)    Cathode end (36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a detection unit (14) which determines whether the vehicle is to be run in normal state or power saving state. A voltage application unit (11) applies a voltage to the terminal of a switch (1). A switch ON/OFF judging unit (13) compares a reference voltage with the voltage applied to the switch terminal, and determines ON/OFF state of switch. The voltage application unit changes the voltage applied to terminal of switch to low and high, respectively when the vehicle is determined to be run in power saving state and normal state.    USE - Switch control apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption from battery can be reduced, during reliable switch control in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of switch control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switch (1)    Switch control apparatus (10)    Voltage application unit (11)    Switch ON/OFF judging unit (13)    Detection unit (14)
NOVELTY - An insulated substrate (1) has an insulating layer (4) arranged on the surface(s) of a metal substrate (2) through an intermediate layer (3). The intermediate layer consists of an anodizable metal. The insulating layer consists of the metal anodic oxidized component comprised in the intermediate layer. The metal is aluminum, group 4 transition element, and/or group 5 transition element. The metal substrate is stainless steel substrate, copper group substrate, aluminum substrate, titanium base board, iron-based board, or iron-alloy substrate.    USE - Insulated substrate is used for reactors, such as microreactors used in fuel cells, and electronic components exposed to high temperatures of 200 degrees C or more, such as sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The insulated substrate has excellent heat resistance, flatness, and electric insulation property, and can be manufactured by a simple method. The metal layer has excellent adhesiveness with substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of insulated substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the insulated substrate.    Insulated substrate (1)    Metal substrate (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Insulating layer (4)
NOVELTY - The injector (25) has a valve (52) that moves along forward and backward direction with respect to a valve seat (51). A pair of guide protrusions formed on opposite surface of sides (52d) of the valve, contact sides of the valve when the valve inclines during movement along forward and backward direction. The pair of guide protrusions does not contact the sides of the valve when the valve moves in parallel along the forward and backward direction.    USE - Injector for fuel cell system (claimed) used in motor vehicle. Can also be used for vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination of the valve can be suppressed by forming the guide protrusions and without the usage of the leaf spring, hence wear of the valve and the guide protrusions can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the injector.    Injector (25)    Injector main portion (50)    Valve seat (51)    Valve (52)    Sides (52d)
NOVELTY - The member has a diamond-like carbon (D) layer with lubricity in a preform covered in a contact surface with a companion member. A surface roughness (Ra) of a part with which the DLC layer is covered among the preform is 0.006-0.4 micrometer. The DLC layer laminates a carbon layer (D5), a compound carbon layer (D4), a middle layer (D3), a composite metal layer (D2) and a metal layer (D1) in order. Thickness of the carbon layer is 0.5-3.0 micrometers. An equivalent elastic constant of the diamond-like carbon layer is 100-280 grade point average.    USE - Rolling sliding member for use in a rolling apparatus (claimed) for an engine auxiliary machine e.g. electrical equipment auxiliary machine such as compressor, alternate current dynamo and electromagnetic clutch, of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for agricultural implement and machinery, construction machine, steel machine and direct drive apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The diamond-like carbon layer excellent is in adhesiveness and exhibits little abrasion and heat emission, thus increasing lubricity and durability outstanding on conditions that possibility of bottom of the environment of low-viscosity lubricant or product tampering, and achieving reliability improvement and life extension of the member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a rolling apparatus comprising an inward member    (2) a pulley apparatus comprising a rolling element rollably arranged among track surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of a ball thrust bearing of a rolling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Diamond-like carbon layer (D)    Metal layer (D1)    Composite metal layer (D2)    Middle layer (D3)    Compound carbon layer (D4)    Carbon layer (D5)
NOVELTY - The sensor (100) has a sensor part (10) provided with a catalyst part (6) which is unevenly distributed in an electrode side of a pair of electrodes (4a, 4b). The electrodes are arranged on a thermoelectric material part (2) which comprises porous shape thermoelectric material to catalyze reaction by hydrogen. A voltage-measurement part (20) measures the voltage generated between the electrodes. Porosity of the porous shape thermoelectric material is 30 to 80 percent. A hole is formed in porous shaped thermoelectric material to initialize the catalyze reaction.    USE - Thermoelectric type hydrogen gas sensor for an electric power generation system i.e. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has high sensitivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of a thermoelectric type hydrogen gas sensor.    Thermoelectric material part (2)    Electrodes (4a, 4b)    Catalyst part (6)    Sensor part (10)    Voltage-measurement part (20)    Thermoelectric type hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - A judging unit (541) determines the state of air supply to the fuel cell and the output voltage (Vf) of fuel cell. A standby unit (542) measures the impedance of fuel cell after the progress of preset waiting period, when air supply to the fuel cell is stopped and when output voltage of fuel cell is below threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate measurement of fuel cell impedance can be measured efficiently and residual moisture content in the fuel cell can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the impedance measurement authorization unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Impedance calculating unit (54)    Impedance comparison unit (55)    Judging unit (541)    Standby unit (542)    Output voltage of fuel cell (Vf)
NOVELTY - The system has humidity regulator (6) that includes upper-humidity control element (90) to perform humidity control of reactive gas before supplying the gas to electric power flow path (13). A downstream humidity control elements (91,92) perform humidity control of reactive gas flowing to the middle portion of flow path while decreasing the humidity of reaction gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine, portable electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable humidity control of reactive gas can be performed. Excess moisture content in the reactive gas is absorbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Humidity regulator (6)    Electric power flow path (13)    Upper-humidity control element (90)    Downstream humidity control elements (91,92)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stacks (14a,14b) which are inclined with respect to vertical direction. A distribution portion (18) is arranged in fuel gas supply path, for supplying hydrogen gas to the fuel cell stacks.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content generated during generation of electric power by the fuel cell is drained out completely so that formation of rust inside the fuel cell is prevented. The height of the fell cell system is reduced and performance of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stacks (14a,14b)    Distribution portion (18)    Hydrogen pump (64)    Front side seat (74)    Piping (80)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) has a carbon film (22) of uniform thickness, formed in the surface of a base material (10). An opening is formed in the base material, into which oxidizing agent is introduced after forming the carbon film.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved by forming the carbon film of uniform thickness. The corrosion resistance and durability of the separator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (10)    Separator (20)    Carbon film (22)
NOVELTY - A battery unit (2) is formed by laminating several square batteries (1) having cooling duct in several rows through a separator (3). The separator of one sheet is arranged between the square batteries of the battery unit in same surface, such that the separator of adjacent battery units, are connected integrally.    USE - Battery system of lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery, for vehicle such as hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separator of one sheet is arranged between the square batteries of battery unit in same surface, and separator of adjacent battery units are connected integrally, the forced ventilation of cooling air is performed smoothly to the battery unit. The flow resistance of the cooling flow path can be reduced. The battery unit can be cooled uniformly, as the cooling gas which flows from one end of battery unit is smoothly exhausted to other end.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery system.    Square battery (1)    Battery unit (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode terminal (5)    Connection material (8)
NOVELTY - A gas inlet is provided in end surface side of gas diffusion layer (14) and is connected with fuel gas supply channel. A gas guide channel guides the fuel gas from gas inlet towards in-plane center side of gas diffusion layer. A gas supply port supplies gas to the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Influence of impurities within the fuel cell can be suppressed by using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Porous layer (16)    Separator (20)    Openings (22,24)    Seal layer (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting positive electrode (E) on anvil (1) of ultrasonic welding apparatus. A tab (4) which vibrates horn (2), is welded to patternless portion (3a) of collector (3) of positive electrode. The collector and tab are made of aluminum foil which has breaking strength of 300 Nasteriskmm-2 at thickness range of 0-25 mu m. The width (d) of vibration direction of horn is smaller than width (D) of tab. The difference (b) of widths (D,d) is 10 times greater than vibration amplitude of horn.    USE - Ultrasonic welding method of tab and collector of positive electrode for storage battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed), lead storage battery and nickel-cadmium battery used in portable equipment and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector of positive electrode is firmly welded with tab without being damaged by horn vibration during ultrasonic welding. Hence the storage battery with improved impact resistance and mechanical strength can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of ultrasonic welding apparatus.    Anvil (1)    Horn (2)    Collector (3)    Patternless portion (3a)    Tab (4)    Width of tab (D)    Positive electrode (E)    Width difference (b)    Width of horn (d)
NOVELTY - The method involves approximating the function of gaseous phase osmotic coefficient, liquid phase permeability coefficient and capillary tube pressure. The tri-axial direction pressure gradient and water saturation degree are calculated to perform ground water analysis.    USE - Method for analyzing phases of gas and liquid flowing through diffused layer in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The need for the user to be conscious with respect to the structure of the micro scale is eliminated, since the osmotic coefficient is computed before approximating the structure of the micro scale, so that the user convenience is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the distribution of water in fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (56) has a detector which detects the fuel cell intrinsic information indicating shape and manufacturing conditions of electrode and separator of fuel cell (12), stored in a memory (54). A judgment unit judges wetting state characteristic of fuel cell based on detected fuel cell intrinsic information. The supply of fluid such as fuel gas, oxidation gas or coolant to fuel cell is controlled based on judged wetting state characteristic of fuel cell, for controlling the driving state of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum control of driving state of the fuel cell is enabled without the need for detecting wetting state of fuel cell using separate detection unit hence structure of fuel cell system and manufacturing process are simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air pump (30)    Memory (54)    ECU (56)
NOVELTY - One of the inner component (40) and outer component (50) has sealing element compression portion (41,51) extended on the peripheral side of terminal extraction hole (26). The welding surfaces (47,57) of the inner and outer components are welded such that sealing elements (62,64) are compressed. A sealing element protection mechanism comprises heat transfer groove (53) and sputter block wall between the welding portion (4A) of positive electrode terminal (4) and sealing element contact portion.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle. Can also be used in metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Sealing performance of the terminal extraction hole can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for closed type battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Welding portion (4A)    Terminal extraction hole (26)    Inner component (40)    Sealing element compression portions (41,51)    Welding surfaces (47,57)    Outer component (50)    Heat transfer groove (53)    Sealing elements (62,64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an injector (28) that atomizes and drains the excess water generated during electric power generation of fuel cell. A state acquisition unit acquires specific state such as height of a vehicle with respect to road surface (40), speed of vehicle etc., before draining the water. A control unit controls the water draining direction of the injector between vertically downward direction and forward advancing direction according to specific state of the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The water can be drained by the injector efficiently without scattering according to specific state of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the movement of injector of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Injector (28)    Injector tip (28a)    Road surface (40)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has lithium containing silicon-oxide layer which is formed in negative electrode collector surface, and active layer which is in positive electrode collector surface. The surface(s) of active layer is in contact with lithium containing silicon-oxide layer. The active layer has layer (I) in which lithium containing silicon oxide which is in contact with lithium containing silicon-oxide layer and nitroxide radical polymer are mixed, and layer (II) contains nitroxide radical polymer, electroconductive providing material and binder.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is simple has excellent heavy current charge-and-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has lithium containing silicon-oxide layer which is formed in the negative electrode collector surface, and active layer which is positioned in the positive electrode collector surface. The surface(s) of the active layer is in contact with the lithium containing silicon-oxide layer. The lithium containing silicon-oxide layer comprises lithium-silicon oxide (LixSiO, where x is 1-4) and binder. The active layer has layer (I) in which lithium containing silicon oxide which is in contact with the lithium containing silicon-oxide layer and nitroxide radical polymer are mixed, and layer (II) contains nitroxide radical polymer, electroconductive providing material and binder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Negative electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode active layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Layers (6,7)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has electrolytic membrane clamped between cathode electrodes to form membrane electrode assembly. The voltage application units (8,15,17) supply voltage more than 1.24 V to fuel cell, to electrolyze water generated in the electrode assembly. A control apparatus (3) e.g. electronic control unit controls voltage application units to supply voltage to fuel cell when voltage obtained by subtracting 1.24 V from 1.4 V is less than 0.16 V. The application of open-circuit voltage to fuel cell is stopped by control apparatus before applied voltage reaches 1.4 V.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polyelectrolyte fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of water generated due to electrolytic reaction to the fuel cell is avoided by the control apparatus so that the deterioration of membrane electrode assembly is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (3)    Air compressor (5)    Voltage application units (8,15,17)    Hydrogen outlet valve (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a spring module (23) arranged between a cell laminated structure (20) and an end plate (12) to adjust the compressive load to the cell laminated structure. A coil spring (43) of the spring module is arranged between an upper plate (41) and lower plate (42). An insulator (46) is arranged in the surface of lower plate at side of the cell laminated structure by integrally molding an insulation resin during molding of lower plate.    USE - Fuel cell for use in electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the fuel cell is reduced and fuel cell can be installed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    End plate (12)    Cell laminated structure (20)    Spring module (23)    Upper plate (41)    Lower plate (42)    Coil spring (43)    Insulator (46)
NOVELTY - A controller (4) computes control value for controlling drive of fuel gas supply apparatus, using predetermined control value calculation function based on driving state of a fuel cell (10). The controller has a learning function which learns control value calculation function of fuel gas supply apparatus which is driven with predetermined driving period to supply fuel gas to fuel cell. The learning of control value calculation function is performed for every driving period of fuel gas supply apparatus when predetermined condition is satisfied.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in moving object (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Since learning of control value calculation function is performed for every driving period of fuel gas supply apparatus under certain conditions, useless learning is eliminated and the execution timing of learning of control value calculation function is rationalized. The fuel gas supply apparatus is controlled with high precision, and learning with high precision is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Controller (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Regulator (34)    Injector (35)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has an electrical double layer capacitor (2) connected parallel to a lead battery (1). The lead battery has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate wound on an alloy powder-rolled collector through a separator.    USE - Power supply device for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input-output performance of the power supply device is improved, and the energy density is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the engine drive system of motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    Motor generator (3)    Engine (4)    Power supply device (5)
NOVELTY - A lead battery has pole electrode and active material provided at collector (28) having powder rolling sheet (27). The powder rolling sheet is formed by rolling lead powder or lead alloy powder as main constituent in a form of sheet, laminating and integrating by drilling or expanding. The powder rolling sheet further contains powder of tin-lead alloy, tin-calcium type lead alloy, tin-antimony type lead alloy, tin-strontium type lead alloy, and/or tin-barium type lead alloy, and has crystal grain including lead oxide or lead peroxide.    USE - Lead battery is used as backup power supply for hybrid electric vehicle, motor vehicle and portable electronic device such as computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lead battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lead battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of manufacture of collector.    Hopper (22)    Rolling rollers (24)    Powder rolling sheet (27)    Collector (28)
NOVELTY - The device has an open circuit voltage calculation unit (43) that computes the open circuit voltage of a capacitor in accordance with the electric current of the capacitor, output voltage and internal resistance. A corrected amount calculation unit (45) adds charging current of capacitor to the target supply current, based on the electric current voltage characteristics of a fuel cell, when the charging current flows into the capacitor.    USE - Power supply device of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lack of the reactive gas in the fuel cell or air compressor can be suppressed reliably. The power consumption of the fuel cell can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell voltage sensor (31)    Capacitor electric current sensor (32)    Electric current converter (42)    Open circuit voltage calculation unit (43)    Corrected amount calculation unit (45)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit has sealing structures which connects and unites electric double layer capacitors (1-3) on same plane. The capacitors are connected in series so that each sealing structure of the capacitors touches back surface of circuit board (4). A case (5) has shape corresponding to that of the circuit board has recess (51) which is fitted to the circuit board so that the case covers whole surface of the circuit board.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor unit for portable information device, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Equivalent series resistance of the capacitor unit is low at high withstand voltage and vibration-resistant property can be provided without impairing characteristic of low resistance when surface mounting of capacitor unit. The structure of the capacitor unit is simplified and the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the electric double layer capacitor unit.    Electric double layer capacitors (1-3)    Circuit board (4)    Case (5)    Unit terminals (9,10)    Recess (51)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous lithium electrical storage element has a separator interposed between a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode collector, and a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer, in a non-aqueous electrolyte solution and an exterior component. The positive active material layer contains activated carbon. The negative active material layer contains carbon material in which lithium ion is occluded. The separator comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide and polyamide.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium electrical storage element is used for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous lithium electrical storage element has high capacitance, output, energy density, heat resistance and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous lithium electrical storage element has a separator interposed between a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode collector, and a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material layer and a positive electrode collector, in a non-aqueous electrolyte solution and an exterior component. The positive active material layer contains activated carbon. The negative active material layer contains carbon material in which lithium ion is occluded. The separator comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide and polyamide, and has film thickness of 15-50 mu m and solution resistance of less than 3.5 ohm.cm2. The carbon material is porous material in which carbonaceous material is adhered on surface of activated carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous lithium electrical storage element.
NOVELTY - The method involves lowering temperature of a fuel cell (1) below nominal operating temperature for a predefined duration, such that the cell temperature is comprised in the range between 10 and 60 percentages of the nominal temperature, during regeneration of the performances of the fuel cell. An electrical load (2) is supplied with power by the fuel cell, during lowering of the temperature. The regeneration operation is triggered periodically or when the voltage at terminals of the cell or the cell temperature is lower than a threshold.    USE - Method for using a fuel cell in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method maintains high performance of the fuel cell, during entire life duration of the fuel cell for industrial applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Electrical load (2)    Fuel cell cooling system (3)    Control circuit (4)
NOVELTY - The housing has a recess arranged at an edge (1.1) of a housing part (1) and/or at an edge (2.1) of another housing part (2) for retaining an adapter element of a feed through. A feed through for a coolant or the adapter element of the current feed through is attached or arranged in the recess for the adapter element. The recess is bound concavely and/or polygonally, where the recess has vertical side edges. A sealant is attached between the recess and the corresponding adapter element. The housing parts are connected with each other in a form-fit, material-conclusive and force-fit manner.    USE - Housing for a battery i.e. high voltage battery, for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid drive and fuel cell motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The recess is arranged at the edge of the housing part and/or at the edge of the other housing part, so that the adapter element corresponding to the shape of the recess is automatically inserted into the recess in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a housing.    Housing parts (1, 2)    Edges (1.1, 2.1)    High voltage plug (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cooling plate connected with a battery cell (1) e.g. flat lithium-ion cell, over heat conducting elements (2) in heat conductive manner. The heat conducting elements include heat transfer surfaces (A1, A2) depending on a position in a cell connection and/or heat transfer coefficients to the battery cells and/or the cooling plate such that inner temperatures of the battery cells are approximately same under operating conditions provided for the battery. A thickness (b) of the heat conducting elements depends on the position in the cell connection.    USE - Battery for use in a motor vehicle e.g. motor vehicle with a hybrid drive and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting elements include the heat transfer surfaces depending on the position in the cell connection and/or heat transfer coefficients to the battery cells and/or the cooling plate such that the inner temperatures of the battery cells are approximately same under operating conditions provided for the battery, thus achieving uniform deterioration of the battery cells due to resulted uniform contamination of the cells and increasing lifetime of the battery. The battery is designed such that need for stress equalization between the cells is reduced, effective capacity of the battery is increased during regulation of the stress equalization by electrical resistance, stress produced by difference in temperature in a cell block is reduced, thus increasing functionality and safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery cell and a heat conducting element.    Heat transfer surfaces (A1, A2)    Thickness (b)    Battery cell (1)    Terminal contact (1.4)    Heat conducting elements (2)    Base region (2.1)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat conducting plate (2) arranged in a battery housing for controlling the temperature of the battery. Multiple single cells (1) are electrically connected with each other in parallel or serial combination. The heat conducting plate is formed in the direction of the single cells, where heat conducting plate has one side locked heat conducting rods (2.2). The heat conducting rods are arranged such that the heat conducting rods are projected into the cell gaps (R).    USE - Battery, particularly vehicle battery for a hybrid drive vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has a heat conducting plate arranged in battery housing for controlling the temperature of the battery, and hence ensures simple, cost effective and improved battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded view of a cell combination formed from the multiple parallel or serially interconnected single cells.    Single cells (1)    Casing (1.1)    Heat conducting plate (2)    Heat conducting rods (2.2)    Mold (3)    Cell gaps (R)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has cooling plate through which cooling agent flows. The cooling plate is connected with battery cells for conducting heat. The cooling device has an air cooler for temporarily cooling the battery. The air cooler has a cooling surface conducted with conditioned air or ambient air.    USE - Cooling device for a battery of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has a cooling plate through which cooling agent flows, and the cooling plate is connected with battery cells for conducting heat, and hence ensures that the cooling device is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery with a cooling device.    Battery (1)    Housing lower part (2)    Housing center part (3)    Housing cover (4)    Cooling fin (6)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a wire (200) for fastening an upper end plate (100) and a lower end plate (140), which are mounted on end sections of a fuel cell stack. A tensioning device (110) is mounted on a section of a top side of the upper end plate. A tensioning guide (120) contains a middle guidance for guiding upwardly and downwardly arranged movement of the device. An upper guide (130) and a lower guide (150) are respectively mounted on the top side and a bottom side of the two plates for guiding the wire that is made of a piano wire or a shape memory alloy.    USE - Arrangement for a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell in a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car such as sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck and business car, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The upper guide and lower guide are respectively mounted on the top side and the bottom side of the upper end plate and the lower end plate for guiding the wire, thus maintaining constant surface pressure on fuel cell by using the broad elasticity range of the wire, and ensuring high attachment strength with less quantity of material. The upper and lower end plates are assembled by the bolt or belt, and exhibit a firmness that is close to the theoretical value, so that the fuel cell stack is easily and efficiently packed. The fuel cell is manufactured with lightweight, and the packing efficiency is maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of an arrangement of a fuel cell stack.    Upper end plate (100)    Tensioning device (110)    Tensioning guide (120)    Upper guide (130)    Lower end plate (140)    Lower guide (150)    Wire (200)
NOVELTY - The two wheeler (1) has a solar panel (2) provided at a tail part seat. A storage battery (3) is provided at a front beam, where the storage battery converts the solar energy into the electric power. An electric motor (4) fixed on a back wheel is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Two wheeler.    ADVANTAGE - The two wheeler utilizes the solar energy to realize the multi-field use of the solar energy. The two-wheeler is environment-friendly, energy-saving and worry-saving, so that the two wheeler has excellent environment protection and economic and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a two wheeler.    Two wheeler (1)    Solar panel (2)    Storage battery (3)    Electric motor (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a steering motor for driving a steering mechanism, and a brake controller for receiving brake signal and corresponding feedback signal and outputting a driving signal for driving a brake mechanism to realize brake. A power battery group is provided with an inverter for charging 24 volts storage battery. The 24 volts storage battery is utilized for supplying power to a steering signal analog circuit, a throttle signal analog circuit and a brake pedal analog circuit and outputting corresponding control signal.    USE - Pure electric power bus system.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces reduced environment pollution. The system supplies power through the power battery group, thus avoiding motor shaking and noise. The system is applied for manufacturing environment-friendly bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a pure electric power bus system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The drive system includes a motor connected to engine and a motor connected to one of the wheels of the automobile. The mode selection switch switches the engine between engine idle mode and engine operation mode. The motor connected to the wheel receives drive energy from the battery during engine idle mode. A controller controls engine operation by controlling each motor according to mode selection switch operation, and external power supply to supply electric energy to battery.    USE - Hybrid power drive system for automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel utilization ratio of the hybrid power drive system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid power drive system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power storage system, and a vehicle set with a carriage. A liquid storage pot set is connected with a galvanic pile module set and supplies electrolyte for the pile module set. One end of a rectifier/inverter module set is connected with an anode and a cathode of galvanic pile modules, and another end of the rectifier/inverter module set is connected with an electricity-transmitting port module set. The pile modules in the galvanic pile module set are in series-parallel connection. The pot set is provided with a liquid storage pot set of anode electrolyte.    USE - Power-supply vehicle system for supplying power during emergency, and in field operation and construction at night.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage system can limberly and conveniently expand the power and capacity through extending the galvanic pile, liquid storage pot and rectifier/inverter device. The system can limberly move the power supply vehicle for emergency, and is free from noise and pollution, flexible and convenient for maintenance, so that the system is utilized for supplying power temporarily for related department when the electricity goes off suddenly, thus meeting the demand of field operation, emergency and construction at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power-supply vehicle system.
NOVELTY - Composition (I) comprises a monovalent dodecaborate salt (A).    USE - (I) is useful in an electrolyte and electrochemical device (all claimed) such as a battery (lithium ion battery), fuel cell and ultracapacitor. (I) is useful: as a stable one electron oxidant, particularly of neutral species to stable reactive cations with lower oxidation potentials; and as an oxidative dopant in the polymerization of conductive polymers.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is substantially free of water and other hydroxyl moieties. (I) (in electrochemical cells such as batteries or ultracapacitors) can be added as a chemical passivating additive, or if generated in situ can serve to maintain the voltage in the cell at a safe upper limit thus providing overcharge protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Composition (I) comprises a monovalent dodecaborate salt of formula (M(a+)(B12Fx(Z12-x)-)a) (A).    M = at least one electrochemically stable cation;    Z = H, Cl, Br or OR;    R = H or 1-8C; x = at least 1, preferably 3-12; and    a = 1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for preparing (A) comprising exposing a salt of formula (M(a+)(B12Fy(Z12-y)2-)a/2) to an oxidizing environment for a time and under conditions sufficient to form A.    y = 4-12.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery consists of a cathode (21) having a cathode active material layer including a lithium phosphate compound having an olivine structure, an anode (22) having an anode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The cathode active material layer includes a fibrous carbon, and a carbon material having a ratio of a peak intensity at 1360 cm-1 to a peak intensity at 1580 cm-1 of 0.25-0.8, obtained by Raman spectrum analysis, using argon laser radiation at a wavelength of 514.52 nm.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for, e.g. lithium ion secondary battery is used in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has high capacitance and excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Battery can (11)    Insulating plates (12)    Battery cap (14)    Belt-shaped cathode (21)    Belt-shaped anode (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel vaporization layer (2) is formed by vaporizing the fuel. The vaporized fuel from the fuel vaporization layer is supplied to a negative electrode (3) to which a positive electrode (4) is connected in a photon conduction state. A positive electrode collector (41) connected to the positive electrode transmits oxygen.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. bio-fuel cell for use in electric power supply and electronic device (both claimed) e.g. mobile telephone, mobile device, robot, personal computer, game machine device, domestic electrical appliance and industrial commodity. Can also be used in motor vehicle, two wheeled vehicle, aircraft, rocket, spacecraft, medical equipments such as testing equipment, power supply for pacemakers and in-vivo apparatus, electric power generation system and cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel is supplied in a vaporized state to the negative electrode the reaction on the inner surface of electrode progress completely and the elution of enzyme e.g. oxidase and coenzyme oxidase fixed to the electrode can be prevented, thus a higher output can be obtained by efficient generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel vaporization layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Positive electrode collector (41)
NOVELTY - A solar power energy system in a bicycle, which comprises: a first solar energy transferring unit with electric connection, an electric energy storage unit and an output unit. The first solar energy transferring unit is formed with several solar energy plates on the topside of a mudguard, or it is set several solar energy plates on a sliding plate, which is pivoted under the carriage frame of the bicycle, to collect the solar energy in the daytime by solar energy plates on the mudguard or sliding plate and then transfer to electric power stored in the electric energy storage unit to provide to output unit. It has a regular appearance and convenient application.
NOVELTY - The pack has a high power high-capacity secondary battery power supply unit connected with an external input/output circuit (I/O) and multiple battery cells or battery modules. Source of electricity open-close part is provided between the power supply unit and the I/O circuit. A battery management system (BMS) detects operating state of the power supply unit. A passive protection device is positioned between the BMS and the source of electricity open-close part, and shuts off electricity to the I/O circuit and source of electricity open-close part during operation of the power supply unit.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery pack for use in electromobile and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric bicycle. Can also be used for a cellular phone, digital camera, personal digital assistant (PDA), and notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of the battery pack is reduced by the battery management system. The current circuit is blocked during overcharging, over discharge and excess current by the passive protection device installed in the structure for independently operating during abnormal operation situation of the battery module, thus improving the safety of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The radiator (104) has a switching unit mounted on an outlet port that is connected to an inlet of an inlet port. The inlet port is connected to an outlet side of a fuel cell stack (100), and is connected to the outlet port by a bypass channel. An engine control unit (ECU) is connected to a switching unit for controlling intraocular pressure, and a cooling water main stream passage is formed with the inlet port to provide a predetermined structure for the outlet port. A sliding door is arranged in a tip-end part of a gear.    USE - Thermostat integrated type radiator for a fuel system of a medium-sized car and a large-sized car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel system is compact, and a thermostat and a bypass line are modularized and mounted with the radiator, so that occupying space of the fuel system is minimized, which is applied for the vehicle. The engine control unit controls the intraocular pressure, so that the need for a separate controller is eliminated and the component numbers are reduced. The sliding door is simple, which achieves flow control effect, and cost of the components of the radiator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermostat integrated type radiator.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Cooling water pump (102)    Thermostat integrated type radiator (104)    Buffer tank (106)    Thermostat (108)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a high-voltage battery pack (210) supplying power to an electric device (220) that is connected with a capacitor (230) in parallel. The electric device is provided with an electronics relay module (240) that outputs current corresponding to size of driving control signal that is input by a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). A control module (250) outputs differential driving control signal and operating controlling signal according to change degree of driving initiation.    USE - Apparatus for controlling a relay in an electric drive circuit of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the apparatus is simple by adopting relay element. The apparatus can reduce the malfunction or the generated error motion possibility through the relay element. The life time of the apparatus is improved by using the battery pack, and the controlling process of the apparatus can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a relay controlling method for an electric drive of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a relay controlling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High-voltage battery pack (210)    Electric device (220)    Capacitor (230)    Electronics relay module (240)    Control module (250)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a measurement unit (2) provided with a lower plate jig (3), pusher (4), pusher fixing jig (6) and a measurement tip (8), where the pusher is moved in up and down direction. A fuel cell separating board (1) is formed on the lower plate jig. The pusher is adhered to a measurement position of the fuel cell separating board. A spring (5) is installed for a tension regulation of the pusher. The measurement tip of the measurement unit is arranged in a hollow part (7) of the pusher. The measurement tip measures thickness and flow path depth of a fuel cell separating board.    USE - Apparatus for measuring thickness and flow path depth of a fuel cell separating board.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus rapidly measures the thickness and the flow path depth of the fuel cell separating board in convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a fuel cell separating board thickness and flow path measuring apparatus.    Fuel cell separating board (1)    Measurement unit (2)    Lower plate jig (3)    Pusher (4)    Spring (5)    Pusher fixing jig (6)    Hollow part (7)    Measurement tip (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor (10) installed at an output terminal of an alternator that is installed in an engine room. A cooling case (20) is provided to cool the capacitor by utilizing cool air supplied from outside. An insertion part is formed in center of the cooling case, and the capacitor is inserted into the insertion part. An inlet port (21b) and a vent (21c) are formed in a surface of an inside wall of a body (21) to allow inflow and exhaustion of the cool air. Multiple partitions (23) are arranged on a boundary surface of the body at constant intervals.    USE - Electrolytic capacitor cooling system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves reliability of the capacitor, eliminates noise from the alternator and minimizes the change in characteristic of the capacitor. The manufacturing cost of the system is low, and the system increases guarantee period of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cooling case.    Capacitor (10)    Cooling case (20)    Body (21)    Inlet port (21b)    Vent (21c)    Partition (23)
NOVELTY - The system has an air vehicle operated by utilizing an air breather that stores produced compressed air with an air compressor utilizing wind force, hydraulic power and solar energy as a fuel. The obtained compressed air is stored in an air container.    USE - Air vehicle i.e. car, clean energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the environmental contamination in an economic manner. The system prevents pollution of air vehicle fuel production. The system operated the air vehicle by utilizing the wind force, hydraulic power and solar energy for 24 hours.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air vehicle clean energy system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A sodium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping sodium ion, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping sodium ion, and an electrolyte containing sodium ion. The negative electrode active material contains a carbon material obtained by carbonizing and activating a cyclic compound (1), as main component.    USE - Sodium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles, such as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium ion secondary battery has favorable charging and discharging cycle characteristics, and excellent discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sodium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material capable of doping and dedoping sodium ion, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and an electrolyte containing sodium ion. The negative electrode active material contains a carbon material obtained by carbonizing and activating a cyclic compound of formula (1), as main component, and is capable of doping and dedoping sodium ion.    R=1-12C hydrocarbon group optionally substituted by hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, aryloxy, sulfonyl, halogen atom, nitro, thioalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, amino or amide;    R=H or methyl;and    n=3,5 or 7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has pure water devices (52) incorporated with ion exchange resin for purifying condensed water supplied from the condensers (42-44). A deaeration part (32a) distributes condensed water supplied from the condenser to the pure water device, and make the condensed water contact the cathode off gas which circulates into the cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33) from the fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient reduction of carbonate ion contained by condensed water low motive power at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Deaeration part (32a)    Cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33)    Condensers (42-44)    Pure water devices (52)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode for rechargeable battery comprises collector and electrode layer consists of positive electrode material, electrically conductive agent and binder. Tap density of electrode active material is less than or equal to 2 g/cm3. Binder is less than or equal to 90 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts electrically conductive agent. The peeling strength between collector and electrode layer is greater than or equal to 0.1 N/mm.    USE - Positive electrode for rechargeable battery used as vehicle power supply (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery obtained has high output characteristics and high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural diagram of positive electrode for rechargeable battery.    Collector (1)    Electrode layer (2)    Positive electrode active material (3)    Electrically conductive agent (4)    Binder (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has cell string (4) formed by connecting solar cell layers (2) in series through overlap layer (3) with solder junction part (12) and insulation protection part (13). The solder junction part connects solar cell element (10) of solar cell layer to metal layer (9) of other solar cell layers with solder paste. The insulation protection part is provided on both sides of solder junction region so that solar junction region may be pinched and covered by insulation seal containing polyimide with heat resistance and resilience properties.    USE - Solar cell module for roof of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly strong solar cell module with respect to the bending process or external force on the roof of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the cell string of the solar cell module.    Solar cell layers (2)    Overlap layer (3)    Cell string (4)    Metal layer (9)    Solar cell element (10)    Solder junction part (12)    Insulation protection part (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery tray (10) whose rearward is combined with a rearward member. A front part of the battery tray is combined with a front member. A battery mounting member is inserted in an insertion part and arranged in a rear floor. The battery tray is inserted in an outer side of the battery mounting member and combined in a bottom side of a battery (2). Multiple stud bolts are in the front member, and a stud bolt groove is formed in the battery tray, and the rearward member is connected to a cross member part and a plumb of the rear floor.    USE - Battery mounting structure for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure facilitates mounting work of the battery, and improves frame hardness of the rear floor, and is light in weight and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery mounting structure.    Battery (2)    Battery tray (10)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has multiple stack groups (101-10N) and shunt parts (210-2N0) connected in a parallel manner to form a shunt circuit. A controller (300) determines stopping of a fuel cell and controls the shunt parts. A primary amplification section (211) is connected with ends of the stack groups, and a collector end of a transistor (212) is connected with the other ends of the stack groups. The controller is connected to a base stage of the transistor for controlling operation of the transistor. The shunt part (210) includes the transistor and a resistor (213).    USE - Latch mechanism for a fuel system that is utilized for converting fuel energy into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism utilizes the transistor for preventing reverse voltage or reverse current of the fuel cell, and improves durability of the stack groups. The mechanism is inexpensive, and reliability of the mechanism is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stopping a fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a latch mechanism.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stack groups (101-10N)    Shunt parts (210-2N0)    Primary amplification section (211)    Transistor (212)    Resistor (213)    Controller (300)
NOVELTY - The unit has a fixed bracket mounted on a robot arm, and upper and lower guide rails installed respectively with an upper connecting part and a lower connection part of the fixed bracket. Two linear servo motors are respectively installed in the upper and lower guide rails, where the upper and lower guide rails are respectively connected with two moving blocks. A laser beam investigation unit is connected with one of the moving blocks for irradiating a laser beam in a lower plate and for fusing low melting point flux.    USE - Metal separation plate junction unit for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The unit maintains the welding property of upper and lower panels, and prevents the transformation of the panels by the heating process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a metal separation plate junction unit.
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite (110) is produced by adding synthesis aid to reaction vessel, adding nanofibers (120) of first material to vessel, adding precursor for nanoparticles (130, 134) of second material to the vessel, and placing contents of the vessel under conditions conducive to synthesis of the nanoparticles of the second material. The nanoparticles of the second material are synthesized in the vessel and are chemically bound to the nanofibers of the first material to form a nanocomposite of the nanoparticles and the nanofibers.    USE - Method for producing nanocomposite (claimed), useful in filter for filtering bacteria and nanosize particles (viruses, microbes, and colloidal particles), in fuel cells, or in sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes use of materials that are chemically compatible to allow chemical binding and are selected such that a functionality or fundamental property of the nanofibers is enhanced or modified in a desired manner by the addition of the nanoparticles in the fiber matrix.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a three-dimensional view of a nanocomposite.    Nanocomposite (110)    Nanofibers (120)    Nanoparticles (130, 134)
NOVELTY - The step up and step down controller (1) has fuel cells (10) in an electrical network. A controlling unit is provided for clocked controlling of two switching elements (24,34). A step up and step down controlling unit (2,3) has a half bridge (5,6) for the assumption of the technical switching function of series connection made of free-wheeling diode and switching elements.    USE - Step up and step down controller, particularly for feeding, for use with a half bridge and full bridge for converting a direct current voltage into an output direct current voltage (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The step up and step down controller has fuel cells in an electrical network, and a controlling unit that is provided for clocked controlling of two switching elements, and hence ensures simple step up and step down controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a step up and step down controller.    Step up and step down controller (1)    Step up and step down controlling units (2,3)    Half bridges (5,6)    Fuel cells (10)    Switching elements (24,34)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple overlapped unit cell cases provided with positive and negative cylinder manifolds and an affluence strip for connecting the cylinder manifolds. A polar bolt is equipped at an anode and a cathode of a cell at an end part of the affluence strip. The unit cell cases are arranged with multiple cells and a body, respectively. The positive and negative cylinder manifolds and the cells are provided with an elastic conductive contact that enables the positive and negative cylinder manifolds to connect the anode and the cathode of the cell, respectively.    USE - Vehicle power cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The module ensures the stable production quality, reduces the maintaining cost, and is conveniently assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle power cell module.
NOVELTY - The device has a stop valve with a pipeline installed between a condenser and an evaporator. Two ends of a heat exchanging pipe coil are connected with interconnection joints, and an ice storage barrel is connected with the heat exchanging pipe coil. A heat exchanger is provided in a power cell packet temperature reduction air channel, and heat exchanging media circulation pipelines connecting the two ends of the heat exchanging pipe coil are installed at a media input port and a media output port. Circulation pumps are connected to the circulation pipelines.    USE - Cooling device for an electric vehicle i.e. car, power cell packet.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the temperature reduction effect, and guarantees normal usage of the power cells in summer. The device enables an eternal power supply to refrigerate without the vehicle i.e. car, power supply. The device occupies less space, and is simple in structure, and the reliability of the device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling device.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a compressor (12) and a fuel cell stack (10). The compressed air is supplied to the fuel cell stack in operation of the compressor through a main line (14), which comprises a charge-air intercooler (16). A bypass line (20) is thermally coupled with an element (24) of the fuel cell system. The element is different from a gas supply line leading from the fuel cell stack so that compressed air flowing through the bypass line is delivered at the element.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bypass line is thermally coupled with an element of the fuel cell system, and the element is different from a gas supply line leading from the fuel cell stack so that compressed air flowing through the bypass line is delivered at the element, and hence ensures improved cold-starting capability of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a part of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (12)    Main line (14)    Charge-air intercooler (16)    Bypass line (20)    Element (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a temperature sensor (28) that detects the temperature of the water (34) stored in a storage unit (26). A control unit (30) judges whether water stored in the storage unit exists in a super-cooled state based on the temperature transition of the water detected by the temperature sensor. An actuator (32) freezes the water stored in the storage unit, when the stored water exists in super-cooled state.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply for motor vehicle and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The responsive deterioration of the shut-off valve under the influence of the water in the super-cooled state can be avoided and the obstruction in the gas flow path can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Storage unit (26)    Temperature sensor (28)    Control unit (30)    Actuator (32)    Water (34)
NOVELTY - A vinyl phosphate polymer has intrinsic viscosity of 2-20 dl/g in 0.1M sodium nitrate aqueous solution and average molecular weight of 100000-500000, and contains vinyl phosphonic acid.    USE - Vinyl phosphate polymer for separator of fuel cells, dopant of conducting material and hydrogel.    ADVANTAGE - The vinyl phosphate polymer has high molecular weight and forms film having excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the vinyl phosphate polymer, which involves polymerizing azo compound having amidine group or imidazoline group and vinyl phosphonic acid in presence of radical initiator, in protonic solvent at 30-70 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A conductive polymer is prepared by combining a first monomer-metal complex and an optional second monomer-metal complex together with a manganese (II) halide to provide a monomer-manganese complex, where each monomer-metal complex is prepared by combining a dihalo-monomer together with an organometallic reagent; and combining the monomer-manganese complex together with a metal catalyst to provide the conductive polymer. Each dihalo-monomer is aromatic or heteroaromatic group substituted by two halogens including fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.    USE - Method for preparing a conductive polymer (claimed) used in optical, electronic, energy, biomaterials, semiconducting, electroluminescent, photovoltaic, LEDs, organic LEDs, polymer LEDs, sensors, transistors, FETs, batteries, flat screen displays, organic lighting, printed electronics, nonlinear optical materials, dimmable windows, radio frequency identification tags, fuel cells, triodes, or rectifiers.    ADVANTAGE - The method can make conductive polymers having high purity and regioselectivity and superior electroconductive properties in a more efficient and less costly manner.
NOVELTY - The energy storage device has two electrodes, in which particularly the anode is coated by a mixed crystal. The mixed crystal is made of lithium, titanium, oxygen and a trivalent element, particularly gallium. The mixed crystal comprises a gallium-substituted lithium titanate. The cathode is made of a lithium metal oxide or a lithium metal phosphate.    USE - Energy storage device, particularly an electrical energy storage device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed crystal is made of lithium, titanium, oxygen and a trivalent element, particularly gallium, and comprises a gallium-substituted lithium titanate, where the cathode is made of a lithium metal oxide or a lithium metal phosphate, and thus enables increasing the power density of the energy storage device.
Basic aluminium chloride cpd. fibre and lithium carbonate are mixed equally with blending ratio of 2.0:1.2-1.5 by mole ratio. Then they are reacted at 750-850 deg. C to produce gamma-lithium aluminate long fibre.    Specifically lithium carbonate is fine powder of granule dia. below 1.0 m. Basic aluminium chloride cpd. fibre is fibre of amorphous AlCl3(OH)n etc., and pref. has dia. 3-10 microns length 1-10 cm. The heating time is 50-80 hrs.    USE/ADVANTAGE -   Obtd. gamma-lithium aluminate fibre is long and it has low of silica. It is for holding materials of fused carbonate and reinforcing material of tank.reaction tank of fused carbonate.
NOVELTY - H2 rich gas stream contg. CO is passed through a sorbent bed contg. Pt, Pd, Ru, Re, Ir, carbides or nitrides of W, Mo, V, Cr and/or Ta to remove CO from the stream. A fuel cell system has a cell (10) with anode and cathode compartments (11,12) and a conduit (14) for supply of oxidant. A H2 rich gas stream contg. CO is fed via a conduit (15) to a separator (20) contg. sorbent (21) for CO and having a conduit (16) to feed CO free gas produced to the anode compartment (11) of the cell (10).    USE - Prodn. of CO free H2 rich streams for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - CO is removed to below 10 ppm. Removal is single step and energy efficient.
NOVELTY - A lead battery has a current collector in which electrode active materials are held. The collector (27) is formed by rolling or press-molding of granular material (26) of lead or lead alloy. The granular material is a powder obtained by separation from atomized powder produced by spraying a melt of lead or a lead alloy for rapid solidification. The separated atomized powder has maximum particle diameter of 200 mu m or less in terms of d+( sigma ), where d is average particle diameter (in mu m) of atomized powder and ( sigma ) is standard deviation (in mu m).    USE - Lead battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles, portable machines, hybrid electric vehicles, and for backup of computer.    ADVANTAGE - The granular material is evenly dispersed as fine particles in the current collector. Thus, adhesion of granules is improved. The corrosion of current collector is suppressed, and the output of lead battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead battery has a current collector in which electrode active materials are held. The collector is formed by rolling or press-molding of granular material of lead or lead alloy. The granular material is a powder obtained by separation from atomized powder produced by spraying a melt of lead or a lead alloy for rapid solidification. The separated atomized powder has maximum particle diameter of 200 mu m or less in terms of d+( sigma ), where d is average particle diameter (in mu m) of atomized powder and ( sigma ) is standard deviation (in mu m). The atomized powder is formed from melt of lead alloy containing tin, calcium, aluminum, antimony, barium, strontium, bismuth, silver, selenium and/or arsenic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of preparation of collector of lead battery.    Hopper (22)    Rollers (24)    Granular material (26)    Collector (27)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a mower (7) connected at a front end of a frame. The mower is provided with a grass mowing plate that is connected at a lower part of a steel frame. Rolling wheels are installed on lateral edges of the steel frame. Three pairs of blades are matched at a bottom part of the grass mowing plate. The blades are arranged in shape of a square. The blades are connected at two ends of fixed boards. The fixed boards are connected with a direct current motor (3) that is fixed on the grass mowing plate in transmission way. A grass outlet is matched at a side of the grass mowing plate.    USE - Front-hanging type electric grass mowing vehicle for use in a greensward.    ADVANTAGE - The mower is connected at the front end of the frame of the vehicle, so that the vehicle is convenient to disassemble, maintain and use. The blades arranged in the shape of square are matched at the bottom part of the grass mowing plate, so that the vehicle can effectively cut the greensward. The vehicle is compact in structure, and reduces producing cost. The vehicle utilizes environmental friendly plumbic acid batteries as power supply, thus avoiding pollution to the environment. The vehicle has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a front-hanging type electric grass mowing vehicle.    Front-hanging type electric grass mowing vehicle (1)    Machine arm bracket (2)    Direct current motor (3)    Turbine worm speed reducer (4)    Mower (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an inverter with an input-output section (4a) connected to an external input-output section (11a) and generating a driving voltage of a motor (5) from a direct current (DC) voltage. An electric double layer capacitor (2) is connected in parallel with a fuel cell (1). A voltage control unit (31) places a direct current (DC)-DC converter (3) in a direct connection state, and controls an output voltage of another DC-DC converter (20) based on an output voltage of the former converter during the power running or the regeneration of the motor.    USE - Vehicle power supply device for use on a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage control unit places the direct current (DC)-DC converter in the direct connection state, and controls the output voltage of another DC-DC converter based on the output voltage of the former converter during one of the power running and the regeneration of the motor, thus preventing lack of power supply to the motor at the time of switching from regeneration to power running, and preventing insufficient recovery of regenerative electric power of the motor at the time of switching from power running to regeneration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle power supply device.    Fuel cell (1)    Electric double layer capacitor (2)    Direct current-direct current converters (3, 20)    Input-output sections (4a-4e)    Motor (5)    External input-output sections (11a-11c)    Voltage control unit (31)
NOVELTY - An electrode is made of a carbonaceous material which is lithiated by direct contact with lithium metal in an atmosphere comprising carbon-dioxide gas. The carbonaceous material is natural graphite and/or artificial graphite, or carbon paper. The atmosphere further comprises argon gas. The electrode uses vanadium oxide as active material.    USE - Electrode is used as negative electrode in lithium-ion battery cells (both claimed), such as secondary lithium-ion battery cells, used in cellular phones, camcorders, portable computers, and electric/hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides lithium-ion battery cells having high cycle life, and high gravimetric and volumetric energy density, and which do not suffer from excessive irreversible capacity during first charge-discharge cycle. Contamination or interference is prevented during lithiation of carbonaceous material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC) power source (20). Several inverters (204) are connected in parallel to the DC power source, so as to invert the DC power to alternating current (AC) power. Several control units are coupled to the inverter inputs so as to control the current drawn by the inverters.    USE - Distributed power system. Uses include but not limited to solar distributed power system, photovoltaic distributed power system, wind turbine, hydro turbine, fuel cell, storage system such as battery, super-conducting flywheel, variable speed diesel engine, Stirling engines, gas turbine and micro-turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The load-balancing between the inverters is achieved by utilizing the control unit, thus providing maximum output power from the inverter without requiring large current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for controlling load distribution of inverters; and    (2) system for controlling load distribution of inverters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the distributed power system.    DC power source (20)    Inverters (204)    Converter (205a-205d)    Control loop (221)    Power generating element (222)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanging element (200) has heat exchanging units (210) arranged to be spaced apart from one another along one direction. A fixing unit (220) fixes the heat exchange units, and demarcates heat exchange unit into portions (210a,210b). The fixing unit reduces the heat conduction between the heat exchange units, where the thermal conductivity coefficient of each heat exchange unit is higher than that of the fixing unit.    USE - Heat exchanging element for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Acquires relatively high heat recovery efficiency and recovers sufficient liquid water thus effectively improving the heat recovery efficiency of fuel cell system. The reaction efficiencies of the fuel cell stack at different ambient temperature are approximately same so as to provide identical output power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Airflow (70)    Heat exchange elements (200)    Heat exchange unit (210)    Portions (210a,210b)    Fixing unit (220)
NOVELTY - A terminal plate (31) comprises a conductive plate, and low electric resistant and high corrosion resistant layer, where the thickness of the layer in an electrode-facing region (31c) that faces an electrode region of a fuel cell is different from the thickness of the layer in a peripheral region that surrounds the electrode-facing region, and the thickness of the layer in the peripheral region is larger than the thickness of the layer in the electrode-facing region.    USE - A terminal plate used to collect power generated by a fuel cell (claimed) used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal plates provide a low contact resistance and a high corrosion resistance, thus a conductive sealing plate is not required. The corrosion resistance obtained by the terminal plate extends the life of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a terminal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are front and cross-sectional views of the terminal plate.    Terminal plate (31, 31a)    Gold-plating layer (31b)    Peripheral plating layer (31be)    Electrode-facing region (31c)    Peripheral region (31d)
NOVELTY - A roll (12) is formed with a taper-shaped groove (13) whose diameter gradually expanded or reduced from entry side toward exit side, according to required outer diameter (d) and thickness (t) of a metal pipe (15). The pipe material (1) is fed between the groove and a taper-like mandrel (14) in cold pilger mill, to reduce the thickness (to) and to expand the outer diameter (do) of the pipe material respectively.    USE - Method for manufacturing ultra-thin wall metal pipe using cold rolling process, used for heating sleeve and pressure roll of color laser printer and cell case of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dimensional accuracy, quality, strength and reliability of the metal pipe can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the diameter-expansion rolling method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pipe material (1)    Roll (12)    Groove (13)    Mandrel (14)    Metal pipe (15)    Outer diameter of metal pipe (d)    Outer diameter of pipe material (do)    Thickness of metal pipe (t)    Thickness of pipe material (to)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reformer (1) that produces hydrogen-rich reformed gas from fuel such as hydrocarbon, oxygen and water. A stack structure (S) includes several fuel cell units (U) that receive reformed gas and air and produce electricity. A cooler (A) cools the reformed gas supplied from the reformer to the stack structure. A temperature control section controls the operation of the reformed gas cooler in accordance with a request output for stack structure.    USE - Solid electrolyte fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating of the stack structure can be prevented even when the output of the stack structure is increased rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solid electrolyte fuel cell system.    Reformer (1)    Reformed gas supply passage (2)    Heat exchanger (4)    Reformed gas cooler (A)    Stack structure (S)    Fuel cell unit (U)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode material consists of activated carbon having porous structure. The amount of micropores of diameter less than 20 Angstrom in activated carbon is 0.5-1.0cc/g, while the amount of micropores of diameter 20-500 Angstrom is 0.3-0.8cc/g.    USE - Positive electrode material for non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element of e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High capacitance can be maintained at high output density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical storage element.
NOVELTY - The pump has a pump chamber which is positioned between a pump case and a bimorph type piezoelectric element (22) bonded to the surface of a diaphragm (21). Several piezoelectric layers are stacked on the piezoelectric element. A neutral layer (22b) is formed at the center portion of the piezoelectric element. A neutral plane (Fd) is located within the neutral layer of the piezoelectric element, such that the piezoelectric element is deformed.    USE - Piezoelectric micro pump used for supplying fuel to fuel cell used in electronic device such as personal notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the piezoelectric element can be carried out effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the diaphragm unit of the piezoelectric micro pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diaphragm unit (20)    Diaphragm (21)    Piezoelectric element (22)    Neutral layer (22b)    Neutral plane (Fd)
NOVELTY - The method involves subjecting a titanium or stainless steel made separator substrate (24) to gold strike plating. A gold plating layer having 10-200 nm thickness is formed on the surface of the substrate. Gold plating is performed on the upper surface of the gold plating layer to form another gold plating layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gold plating layer is densely formed on the surface of the fuel cell separator, the corrosion resistance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator substrate.    Separator substrate (24)
NOVELTY - The garment has a set of flexible solar panels on outer surfaces of the garment, and a power storage medium storing collected energy from the solar panels in rechargeable batteries when sunlight is absorbed by the panels. An interface provides the energy from the power storage medium to an electronic device connected to the interface via a connector e.g. Universal Serial Bus (USB), where the electronic device is external to the garment. A set of LEDs is provided on the outer surfaces of the garment.    USE - Protective clothing garment i.e. solar powered motorcycle jacket, for use by a motorcyclist during riding a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The interface provides the energy from the power storage medium to the electronic device via the connector, where the electronic device is external to the garment, thus providing portable power source for electronic accessories, and hence expanding the garment's versatile uses and value during motorcycle trips. The flexible solar panels are provided on the outer surfaces of the garment, thus providing a greater flexibility on a rear part of the garment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a protective clothing garment.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a battery unit (14) mounted in a vehicle body (11). A battery module of the unit includes cells e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, contained in the case. A battery case (50) includes a tray (51) supporting the cells, and a cover (52) is fixed to the tray. Each cell includes a sheet-like cell element laminated within a shell. The cells on an outer peripheral side are located near a flank of the body. The cells contained in the case are located on the tray so that a lamination direction of the element is coincident with a width direction of the body.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The cells contained in the battery case are located on the tray so that the lamination direction of the cell element is coincident with the width direction of the vehicle body, thus constructing a part of the battery case around the cells to have high rigidity in the vehicle width direction, thus retarding a collision-induced short circuit, short-circuit-induced heat generation without reducing the mountability of the cells, and hence lowering degree of breakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle provided with a battery unit.    Electric vehicle (10)    Vehicle body (11)    Battery unit (14)    Battery case (50)    Tray (51)    Cover (52)
NOVELTY - The module (120) has a film capacitor unit cell fixed in an internal space of a case (121) that is segmented with a partition made of metal. A bottom part of the internal space is opened in the case. A cooling fin (131) is assembled to a bottom side of the case. Heat generated in the film capacitor unit cell is delivered to the module inside through a cooling pin (132) of the cooling fin. Two pole bus bars are connected to ends of the film capacitor unit cell. A film capacitor cell module is accepted in a receiving space that is segmented with a partition.    USE - Film capacitor module for an inverter in a hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module provides excellent cooling performance, improves the lifetime of a capacitor, and has stable and secure performance of the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a film capacitor module.    Film capacitor module (120)    Case (121)    Engaging bolt (129)    Cooling fin (131)    Cooling pin (132)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a radiator (12) provided with a radiator fan (18). A cooling water line is cooled by flowing air into the radiator. The air is flown into an air inhalation manifold (17) and supplied to an air electrode (16) i.e. oxygen cathode, of a fuel cell (10). The air inhalation manifold is utilized for inhaling the air. The air inhalation manifold is installed parallel to the radiator fan in the radiator.    USE - Fuel supply apparatus for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces power consumption, improves space conjugation rate of the vehicle, minimizes parasitic power of the vehicle, automatically cools large amount of heat generated in the vehicle, and maximizes efficiency of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Radiator (12)    Air filter (13)    Air electrode (16)    Inhalation manifold (17)    Radiator fan (18)
NOVELTY - The muffler has an internal space formed in a side of a pipe (100), and a sound absorbing part including multiple layers mounted on a resonance expansion chamber (110) for reducing broadband frequency noise of air.    USE - Broad bandwidth muffler for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The muffler reduces the noise of the air passing through the blade of the blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a broad bandwidth muffler.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pipe (100)    Resonance expansion chamber (110)    Longitudinal direction sound absorbing part (120)
NOVELTY - The chiller has a nonconductor part (13b) formed in a body, and a cylindrical conductor part (13a) rotating with a drive motor (11) around an axis of rotation (12). The conductor part and nonconductor part passes through a rotator (13). Cold air generated through an endoergic reaction is induced to a fuel cell stack. Hot air is generated through an exothermic reaction, and is induced to a double pipe. A hydrogen transmission pipe carries hydrogen gas supplied through an air pipeline to a humidifier.    USE - Chiller for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The chiller reduces the volume and weight, improves the fuel efficiency, and secures the cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell vehicle chiller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Drive motor (11)    Axis of rotation (12)    Rotator (13)    Cylindrical conductor part (13a)    Nonconductor part (13b)
NOVELTY - The terminal (A) has a cable joint (130) formed in one side of a connecting rod (120). A terminal fastening unit (200) includes a rotary type fastener (230) that surrounds a battery communications unit (100). The connecting rod is assembled in a joint (210) in which an open circuit is formed in one end. A joint bracket (220) is protruded from the open circuit, and compresses the joint (210) in the connecting rod. An inserting hole (111a) is formed at an insertion part (110). A gap (122) is formed in the insertion part. A pair of touch panels (111) is separately placed in the insertion part.    USE - Battery cable terminal for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal adapts a rotary type fastener for surrounding the battery communications unit, so that the terminal can be assembled and disassembled in the battery in an easy manner. The terminal prevents the occurrence of interference problem due to different assembly conditions of the battery of different models of car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery cable terminal.    Battery cable terminal (A)    Battery communications unit (100)    Insertion part (110)    Touch panels (111)    Inserting hole (111a)    Connecting rod (120)    Gap (122)    Cable joint (130)    Terminal fastening unit (200)    Joint (210)    Joint bracket (220)    Rotary type fastener (230)
NOVELTY - The device has a container (34) comprising attached housings (44) for receiving electrical energy storage units (20) e.g. super-capacitors, respectively. The container is made of heat conducting material so as to conduct heat emitted by the storage units from inner surfaces (46) to corrugated vertical outer surfaces of side walls (43) of the housings. The container is formed as a single piece by over-molding of heat conducting resin around the storage units.    USE - Power supply device for supplying power to an electrical rotating machine e.g. alternator or alternator-starter, a battery i.e. metal hydride battery, and an electrical network of a motor vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The container is made of heat conducting material so as to conduct the heat emitted by the storage units from the inner surfaces to the outer surfaces of the walls of the housings in a rapid manner, thus avoiding a sudden increase of temperature of the storage units beyond a maximal operating temperature of the storage units, and rapidly obtaining a homogeneous temperature for all the storage units, and hence enabling the storage units to have the same life duration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view illustrating a container and storage units that are received in the container.    Electrical energy storage units (20)    Container (34)    Side walls (43)    Housings (44)    Inner surfaces (46)
NOVELTY - The scooter has a generator placed in a wheel (2) and provided with a magnet (51) and a coil (52). Electricity generated by the generator is sequentially provided to a working load through a rectifier filter and a voltage stabilizer. The magnet synchronously rotates with an outer ring (21) of the wheel, and the working load includes multi-purpose power supplies, rechargeable batteries, a flash plate and a head lamp. A converter i.e. transfer switch, is set between the voltage stabilizer and the working load.    USE - Scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is set in the wheel for generating the electricity that is provided to the working load to work after rectifying and stabilizing the voltage, so that the difficulty of the operator is reduced when sliding, and the integral structure and appearance of the scooter are not damaged. The scooter is simple to operate, safe to use and beautiful. The scooter meets the requirement of the environmental protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a scooter.    Wheel (2)    Wheel axle (9)    Outer ring (21)    Magnet (51)    Coil (52)
NOVELTY - The fluid valve apparatus (1) has a valve shaft (5) that comprises a valve element (51) that opens and closes a valve opening (24) through which the hydraulic fluid flows. Spring-like plate structures (7,8) are positioned between the valve shaft and a cam shaft (3). Each plate structure has an engagement portion (70,80) that is movable along the axial length direction according to the drive of a drive unit, so as to engage with engagement surfaces (34,35) of the cam.    USE - Fluid valve apparatus for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The valve element can be seated on the valve seat of valve opening, even if the precision of components like valve seat, valve shaft and cam surface is varied, as the engagement portions are movable along the axial length direction of valve shaft. Hence the closing performance of valve element can be improved and the mass production of components can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fluid valve apparatus.    Fluid valve apparatus (1)    Cam shaft (3)    Valve shaft (5)    Plate structures (7,8)    Valve opening (24)    Engagement surfaces of cam (34,35)    Valve element (51)    Engagement portion (70,80)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas replenishment system (1) has a heat exchanger (13) that is provided in a fuel gas flow path (10). The heat exchanger cools the hydrogen gas supplied from a filling machine (14) to a fuel gas holder (101) of a vehicle (100). A branched flow path (30) is provided with respect to the fuel gas flow path such that hydrogen gas supplied through the fuel gas flow path is made to flow through the branched flow path. A valve (31) is provided in fuel gas flow path to permit the outflow of hydrogen gas from fuel gas flow path to branched flow path.    USE - Fuel gas replenishment system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, robot, portable terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas can be filled into the fuel gas holder in the state in which the temperature of the fuel gas is low, so the filling amount of fuel can be increased and charging efficiency of the fuel gas can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas replenishment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel gas replenishment system.    Fuel gas replenishment system (1)    Fuel gas flow path (10)    Heat exchanger (13)    Filling machine (14)    Branched flow path (30)    Valve (31)    Vehicle (100)    Fuel gas holder (101)
NOVELTY - A gas sensor (1) such as thermal conductivity sensor has gas detection side cavity (11) and reference side cavity (12) formed inside a base block. A molecule selection film (41) is provided in the upstream of detection side cavity, for selectively passing only measuring object gas molecule.    USE - Gas analyzing apparatus used in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desired gas molecule in two or more ingredient mixed gas sample can be measured selectively and sequentially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas analyzing apparatus.    Gas sensor (1)    Detection side cavity (11)    Reference side cavity (12)    Detection side filament (13)    Reference side filament (14)    Molecule selection film (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has tension sections (6A,6B) that are extended along lamination direction of the stack (2), and connected to the end plates (3,4) by the ribs (8). One of the end plates is extended along the direction in which the tension sections are connected so that the end plates are arranged in parallel.    USE - Fuel cell stack apparatus used in vehicle, electric machine, portable electronic device etc.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature deformation of end plates and tension sections are suppressed, while stabilizing the contact pressure of the fuel cell of the stack. Hence, the utilization efficiency of rib is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack apparatus.    Stack (2)    End plates (3,4)    Tension sections (6A,6B)    Rib (8)    Engaging portions (34,44)
NOVELTY - The completion decision time of valve opening is determined based on detected temperature of cutoff valve, and relationship between temperature and viscoelasticity of the valve seat. The time elapsed after the output of valve opening instruction is detected, and is compared with the completion decision time, to judge completion of valve opening of the cutoff valve.    USE - Judgment method of valve opening completion of cutoff valve in fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The completion decision time of valve opening can be set to necessary minimum time and valve opening control can be performed at an early stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for judgment apparatus of valve opening completion of cutoff valve in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of judgment apparatus of valve opening completion of cutoff valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator (4) has a preforming structure (14) provided with a prepreg (14p) formed by accumulating and bonding an expanded-graphite sheet (14A) and electroconductive filler-containing sheet (14B) by modified polyphenylene ether resin by thermo-compression technique.    USE - Separator of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A small-sized, lightweight fuel cell separator having improved mechanical strength, flexibility and gas-impermeable property can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell separator (4)    Preforming structure (14)    Expanded-graphite sheet (14A)    Electroconductive filler-containing sheet (14B)    Prepreg (14p)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heat regulation tank (50) that accommodates both heat exchanger (40) and coil-shaped insertion type heater (42). The heat exchanger is made into size and shape so that heat exchanger is accommodated in center of heat regulation tank.    USE - Medium circulation type heat regulation apparatus e.g. for pure water for regulating cell stack, humidifier etc of fuel cell or fuel cell evaluation apparatus (both claimed) used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in incubator and semiconductor related apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat regulation tank accommodates both heat exchanger and coil-shaped insertion type heater, the size reduction or space saving of the heat regulation apparatus can be achieved, the medium to be stored in tank can be reduced and the temperature-responsiveness is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the medium circulation type heat regulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pump (3)    Flowmeter (13)    Heat exchanger (40)    Coil-shaped insertion type heater (42)    Heat regulation tank (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has sealing regions (61,62,71,72) that are formed in the lamination direction of single cell (2), and made to contact with separators (22A-22C). The sealing regions (61,71) are located along the line (L1), and sealing regions (62,72) are located along the line (L2). The cross-sectional shape of the sealing regions is same, along the lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell mounted in vehicle such as ship, airplane and moving object such as robot.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the separator due to the positional offset of the sealing regions is prevented by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing materials. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cell (2)    Separator (22A-22C)    Sealing materials (51,52)    Sealing regions (61,62,71,72)    Lines (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has ion exchange resin (38) arranged in circular gas flow path (32), for removing impurity in gas discharged from a fuel cell. The ion exchange resin is positioned adjoining motor (37b) of hydrogen pump (37) with a large thermal capacity so that heat is exchanged between the ion exchange resin and the motor.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and as power supply for building such as residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses dew condensation of ion exchange resin in gas flow path effectively, by heat exchange between ion exchange resin and motor of hydrogen pump, and prolongs lifetime of ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the circular path passing along gas-liquid separator, hydrogen pump, ion exchange resin.    Circular gas flow path (32)    Hydrogen pump (37)    Motor (37b)    Ion exchange resin (38)    Casing (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of fluid passages (112f,303f) that are formed in the attachment surfaces (110f,300f) of a fuel cell stack (1) and a humidifier (3), respectively. Confrontation openings are formed in the surfaces of fuel cell stack and humidifier opposing the attachment surfaces. A fluid volume adjusting element (5f) e.g. valve structure is fixed between attachment surfaces of the stack and the humidifier through fixtures (512,522) to adjust the fluid flow between them.    USE - Fluid flow path forming apparatus for fuel cell stack apparatus used in vehicle. Can also be used for electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The space required for installing the fluid volume adjusting element can be reduced and the size of fluid flow path forming apparatus can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fluid flow path forming apparatus.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Humidifier (3)    Fluid volume adjusting element (5f)    Attachment surface of fuel cell stack (110f)    Fluid passages (112f,303f)    Attachment surface of humidifier (300f)    Fixtures (512,522)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation state of fuel cell (40) is suppressed by control apparatus (10) when measured high electric potential avoidance target voltage is more than predetermined high electric potential avoidance voltage threshold value. A fuel cell acceptance power is determined based on oxidation gas stoichiometry at time of starting of fuel cell to determine fuel cell acceptance voltage. The fuel cell is controlled by control voltage that is determined based on larger voltage of high electric potential avoidance target voltage or fuel cell acceptance voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles such as fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, vessel, airplane, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The overvoltage of the fuel cell can be suppressed even if the supply time-lag of oxidation gas arises at the time of starting of fuel cell. The deterioration of the fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Internal memory (11)    Fuel cell (40)    Traction motor (61)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The electric power system has a rechargeable battery unit comprising a battery case (6a) to accommodate the rechargeable batteries and a cooling fan (6b) for cooling the unit. A capacitor has a pair of capacitor cases (2a,2b) to accommodate the capacitor cells. The rechargeable battery unit and the capacitor are arranged in a state so that the rechargeable battery case and the capacitor cases contacts with each other.    USE - Electric power system for use in movement apparatus such as vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle, series type hybrid vehicle and parallel type hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the rechargeable battery case and the capacitor cases contacts with each other the interior space of the vehicle is reduced. The temperature rise of the rechargeable battery unit is reduced by using the cooling fan so that the reliability of the electric power system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for movement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing the layout of the capacitor and rechargeable battery unit.    Capacitor cases (2a,2b)    Rechargeable battery case (6a)    Cooling fan (6b)    Rear seat (12)    Interior space (15)
NOVELTY - A scavenging-air judgment unit (41) judges whether to perform scavenging air of a fuel cell (10) through a reactive-gas flow path based on system temperature (T2) which is detected by a system temperature detector (52). A scavenging-air execution unit (42) supplies scavenging gas to fuel cell through reactive gas flow path when the scavenging air to fuel cell through reaction-gas flow path is performed. The volumetric flow rate of the scavenging gas per unit time is reduced so that the temperature of fuel cell detected by off-gas temperature sensor (11) is increased.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volumetric flow rate of the scavenging gas is controlled effectively to increase the temperature of the fuel cell hence the frequency of the scavenging air is minimized and the electric power consumption is reduced.    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 (10)    Off-gas temperature sensor (11)    Scavenging-air judgment unit (41)    Scavenging-air execution unit (42)    System temperature sensor (52)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery consists of positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2) and non-aqueous electrolyte containing organic solvent and lithium cation. The electrolyte contains fluorosulfonylamide anion and fluorine-containing inorganic anion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery used as power supply for electronic devices, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has high energy density and excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Polar group (4)    Metal resin compound film (5)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (60) has resin accommodating unit (71) through which hydrogen-off gas from gas flow path is passed. The ion exchange resin (70) accommodated in the accommodating unit removes the impurity in the hydrogen-off gas passing through the accommodating unit. The ion exchange resin is stirred according to the flow of hydrogen-off gas passed through the accommodating unit.    USE - Ion exchanger for gas-liquid separator of fuel cell system (both claimed) used in vehicle-mounted electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ion exchange resin removes the impurity from the hydrogen-off gas passing through the resin accommodating unit, the removal efficiency of impurity from the gas is improved while improving the lifetime of ion exchange resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (36)    Casing (50)    Ion exchanger (60)    Ion exchange resin (70)    Resin accommodating unit (71)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a case (12) that accommodates fuel cell (11). An air-supply pipe (17) is connected to case, to supply air for electrochemical reaction with fuel cell. The gas generated during electrochemical reaction is discharged out through air discharge pipe (22). The air-inlet cutoff valve (18) held in the pipe, is opened during operation of the vehicle and the air-outlet cutoff valve (23) is closed when the vehicle is stopped. The air-inlet pipe (16) provided in the case, is made of low rigid material such as rubber than the pipe provided outside case.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generated excess moisture content inside the fuel cell during vehicle stop, is suppressed as the air inlet provided within the case is made of low rigid material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Case (12)    Air-inlet pipe (16)    Air supply pipe (17)    Air-inlet cutoff valve (18)    Air discharge pipe (22)    Air-outlet cutoff valve (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cutoff valve (43) with seal, that interrupts and permits supply of hydrogen gas from hydrogen tank (40) through a hydrogen supply flow path (41). An injector (45) that is arranged in downstream of the cutoff valve adjusts the state of hydrogen gas supplied to fuel cell (2). A controller (5) shuts injector and shut-off valve to stop supply of hydrogen gas when shutdown command of fuel cell system is received.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of seal of cutoff valve can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shutdown 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 (2)    Controller (5)    Hydrogen tank (40)    Hydrogen supply flow path (41)    Cutoff valve (43)    Injector (45)
NOVELTY - Electrode active material is manufactured by forming electronic conductivity carbonaceous layer in the interface or spacing gap between small particles which forms the aggregates, spray drying an aqueous dispersion liquid consists of saccharide with greater than or equal to 2 hexose units, number average molecular weight of greater than or equal to 350 and quantity of bonding of 20%, except alpha -1-4 bond, or caramel and electrode active raw material to obtain fine particles and heat processing.    USE - Manufacture of battery electrode active material for battery electrode used in rechargeable batteries (claimed) e.g. positive and negative electrode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable batteries such as lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery or lithium polymer battery for mobile machines e.g. mobile phone or vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Raw material component of electrode active material and electroconductive carbon precursor is mixed homogenously, particle size distribution before baking or heat processing is maintained, excess sintering of primary and secondary particles are prevented, advances phase boundary charge movement reaction smoothly, expresses outstanding battery characteristics such as big charge and discharge capacity, high energy density, outstanding cycling characteristics, high load characteristic and high and low temperature characteristics, and has reliable safety and long life.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has non-aqueous electrolyte consists of electrolytic salt and non-aqueous solvent, positive electrode, negative electrode with negative electrode active material which absorbs and desorbs lithium ion with electric potential of greater than or equal to 1.2 V with respect to lithium electric potential.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for large size and high capacity non-aqueous electrolyte battery used in vehicle mounted motive power such as electric power storage facility and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has low temperature output characteristics, has excellent electric potential of greater than or equal to 1.2 V and swelling by e.g. gas evolution is relieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has non-aqueous electrolyte consists of electrolytic salt and non-aqueous solvent, positive electrode, negative electrode with negative electrode active material which absorbs and desorbs lithium ion with electric potential of greater than or equal to 1.2 V with respect to lithium electric potential. The non-aqueous solvent contains a total of 100 volumes of carbonate which does not contain a carbon-carbon double bond consists of cyclic carbonate , dimethyl carbonate , ethyl methyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate, with volume set to a, b, c and d, respectively where a is 0-30, b is 0-60, c is 0-100 and d is 0-10.
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus has a hydrogen-producing unit (10) equipped with a reaction container (12) that holds the hydrogen-producing agent (11), and the supply unit (13) of reaction liquid (14). The hydrogen-producing unit mixes the hydrogen producing agent with ammonia removal agent (20) provided inside the container.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for power supply use in e.g. portable electronic devices, electric vehicle, domestic distribution.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a space efficient electric power generating apparatus which prevents output characteristics of fuel cell from deteriorating easily since ammonia is removed immediately after production by providing ammonia removal agent inside the reaction container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus.    Hydrogen-producing unit (10)    Hydrogen-producing agent (11)    Reaction container (12)    Supply unit (13)    Reaction liquid (14)    Ammonia removal agent (20)
NOVELTY - The liquefied gas storage apparatus (1) has liquefied gas storage tank (3) which is provided in the vacuum tank (4) and stores the liquefied gas (70). The supporting member (5) supports the lower part of the liquefied gas storage tank with respect to the vacuum tank and does not support parts other than the lower part of the liquefied gas storage tank with respect to the vacuum tank.    USE - Liquefied gas storage apparatus for vehicle (claimed) e.g. internal combustion engine motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the liquefied gas storage apparatus with which generation of boil-off gas is suppressed since the heat input from the outside concentrates on the lower part of the liquefied gas storage tank and hard to be used as latent heat of vaporization of the liquefied gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a storage method of liquefied gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the liquefied gas storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquefied gas storage apparatus (1)    Liquefied gas storage tank (3)    Vacuum tank (4)    Supporting member (5)    Liquefied gas (70)
NOVELTY - The shut-off valve (30) has a valve main case (31) having a cylindrical main flow path and a pair of fitting holes (38) for the insertion and attachment of a shaft (32) in a rotatable state. An internal flow path is provided for making air introduced in the valve main case flow into the main flow path through the fitting holes.    USE - Shut-off valve for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the valve and the rotation impossibility state of the shaft are prevented in low temperature condition by preventing the entry and freezing of water or water vapor in the fitting holes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of the pneumatic valve.    Valve (30)    Valve main case (31)    Shaft (32)    Valve case (33)    Fitting hole (38)
NOVELTY - An undercover (50) covers the lower surface of fuel gas pipeline (14) arranged in an accommodation portion. A through hole (52) is formed in the undercover through which a gas leakage detector detects the gas leakage of the fuel gas pipeline. A retention portion provided in the ceiling surface of the accommodating portion retains the fuel gas leaked from the fuel gas pipeline.    USE - Vehicle chassis of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the lower surface of the fuel gas pipeline is covered with the undercover, the gas leakage of the fuel gas pipeline can be checked easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portion of vehicle chassis of fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel gas pipeline (14)    Junction portion (14a)    Vehicle body (40)    Retention portion (44)    Undercover (50)    Through hole (52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage conversion part i.e. converter (3) arranged between electrical storage parts i.e. batteries (1, 2) to perform voltage rise operation and voltage fall operation. Electric power generation voltage of an electric power generation part i.e. motor generator (9) turns into voltage according to open circuit voltage at the time of full charge of the storage part (2). The electrical storage part (2) supplies the generated electric power to a control part i.e. engine control module (8) without carrying out voltage rise operation and the voltage fall operation.    USE - Control apparatus for a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has the electrical storage part for supplying generated electric power to a control part without carrying out voltage rise operation and voltage fall operation, thus reducing voltage loss by voltage conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Batteries (1, 2)    Converter (3)    Inverter (6)    Engine control module (8)    Motor generator (9)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (100A) has a first communicating path formation unit (60) with one end connected between a second heat exchanger and the first opening-and-closing unit of a second flow path formation unit (50), and another end connected downstream from the flow of air circulating inside a first flow path formation unit (40) rather than the first heat exchanger of the first flow path formation unit.    USE - Cooling system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat radiation efficiency of heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English text).    First flow path formation unit (40)    Second flow path formation unit (50)    First communicating path formation unit (60)    Fan (70)    Cooling system (100A)
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing flow of gaseous medium e.g. anode gas and/or cathode gas and hydrogen, through a gas flow path, and temporarily drying the medium. The medium is guided through a gas drying apparatus (14) for drying. A drying process of the medium is accomplished in a cooling phase of a fuel cell (2) i.e. low-temperature fuel cell. Another medium is made to flow through the gas drying apparatus for regeneration in a regeneration operation. One of the mediums is preheated for regeneration of the gas drying apparatus.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell i.e. low-temperature fuel cell, in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flowing medium is temporarily dried to extract humidity from the flowing medium, so that the medium does not contain water particles during cooling, thus preventing the condensation of liquid such as water, in the gas flow path in a simple and cost-effective manner, and hence avoiding damage of the fuel cell and/or the fuel flow path by condensation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a gas drying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Tank (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Blower (7)    Gas-drying apparatus (14)    Fuel cell system (15)
NOVELTY - The system has an auxiliary electrical heater heating air in an inner chamber before and after starting of a motor vehicle in a coolant circuit of a vehicle-internal combustion engine and a fuel cell. The coolant circuit is heated by the auxiliary electrical heater by using an energy storage i.e. lithium-ion-battery, of electric drives of the vehicle. Quantity of the coolant in the coolant circuit and engine parameters are provided under consideration of parameters such as external temperature, charging condition of a hybrid-battery and an intermediate level in a degree of coolant heating.    USE - Heating system for heating a coolant of a coolant circuit of an internal combustion engine and in a fuel cell in a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid-motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating system is designed in compact structure, inexpensive, light-weight and emission-less, and increases the comfort when starting the motor vehicle in the winter. The electrical heater avoids the fogging of the vehicle disks and defrosting of the vehicle disks.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery pack includes a top cap (120) provided with at least one protrusion-type electrode terminal (112). A portion of the top cap where the protrusion-type electrode terminal is not formed is provided with a space (122) depressed downward by a predetermined depth (d). The space can receive components (156) loaded on the bottom of a protection circuit module (150) or allow a PTC element to be mounted in the top cap.    USE - Secondary battery pack used in e.g. mobile devices, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides compact structure with a predetermined depressed space at the top cap, thus increasing spatial efficiency at the upper end of the battery pack. Increases coupling strength of the protection circuit module and an insulative mounting body with respect to a battery cell through a specific coupling structure, thus simplifying an assembling process and providing excellent structural stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical sectional view of the upper portion of secondary battery pack in assembled state.    Protrusion-type electrode terminal (112)    Top cap (120)    Space (122)    Protection circuit module (150)    Components (156)    Predetermined depth (d)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind inlet arranged on a front end of a car head. A wind generator is set on a frame under an engine cover of the car head. An end of a wind induced channel is connected with the wind inlet. A wind outlet of the wind induced channel faces to an impeller of the wind generator. An electricity output end of the wind generator is connected with an input end of an automatic charging breaking switch. An output end of the automatic charging breaking switch is connected with an input end of a charger in the car.    USE - Wind-electricity combined car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is capable of charging when driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wind-electricity combined car.
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a half connected to another half, a space defined in the case, and a top hole formed via a top side of the case. An aperture is formed in a rear end of the case to receive a down tube. Another aperture (15) is formed in a front end of the case to receive a seat tube and chain stays. A power unit i.e. battery, (30) is inserted into the case from the top hole that includes a handle portion and a display panel. The halves comprise ribs extending from an inner side of the halves, and the power unit includes flanges extending from an outer side of the unit.    USE - Power unit case for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The case facilitates the user to easily check the status of the operation of the power unit, and eliminates need for extra securing parts or mechanism. The case facilitates the user to easily check the status from the display panel on the top cover and prevent overheat to the power unit and the controller. The case prevents water or dust from entering the case and makes circuit short to the controller. The case removes heat or moisture from the case, and facilitates the convenient replacement or maintenance in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle power unit case.    Bicycle power unit case (1)    Apertures (15, 17)    Bottom cover (19)    Power unit (30)    Lock (70)
NOVELTY - The filter has a physical filter core arranged at an air inlet in front of a chemical filter core i.e. multi-layer hollow core. The cores are connected via a seal baffle with a shared air channel that is arranged in middle of the filter. The chemical filter core is provided with absorbent of different chemical modifications at each layer, where an inner and an outer layer of each layer are supported by a metal filter screen. A high-effective dust filter screen covers an outermost layer of the filter core, where the outermost layer removes solid particle and dust of the filter core.    USE - Air filter for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The filter has air intake resistance so as to distribute air flow speed evenly in an inner side, and has high filter efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air filter.
NOVELTY - A nanocomposite material comprises filler made of carbon nanostructure in a conductive polymeric matrix chosen from polyethylendioxythiophene, polypyrrole, polyorthoanisidine, polydiaminenaphthalene and polydiaminebenzene.    USE - Nanocomposite material used for storing hydrogen used as automotive fuel for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite material has excellent mechanical property, chemical inertia, chemical resistance, electroconductivity thermal resistance and atmospheric-agent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of nanocomposite material. The polymer is dissolved in solvent, to obtain polymer solution. The obtained polymer solution is mixed with nanomaterial, and solvent is evaporated, to obtain nanocomposite material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system performs compensation operation by changing the electric current value of system-demand electric current to a reference value and limiting the supply current to a load, when minimum cell voltage is less than a predetermined minimum cell voltage. The gain of the compensation in the case of limiting supply current and gain of the compensation in the case of restoring the supply current are made different.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliable current limiting operation can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for current limiting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram demonstrating the current limiting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electric power supply system of a vehicle has electric power feeder, consisting of electric power transmission (10) and electric power receiver (20), are provided to relay wireless power signal from battery (4) to room lamp (51) and map lamp (52). The electric power is generated by the alternating current dynamo (3) based on the motive power of the engine (2).    USE - Electric power supply system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost as number of cables used is lessened, which also provides more interior space. Improves engine start up as battery overdischarging is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline block diagram of the power supply system of a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (2)    Alternating current dynamo (3)    Battery (4)    Electric power transmission (10)    Electric power receiver (20)    Room lamp (51)    Map lamp (52)
NOVELTY - The system has an air flow system (12) e.g. turbocharger, with a connector (14) coupled to a line extending upto a humidifier (18) i.e. gas-to-gas humidifier. Another line (20) extends from the humidifier upto a connector (22) of a fuel cell stack (10), where air is directly transported from the air flow system to the stack over a by-pass line (26). The by-pass line is directly attached at a connector (32) of the air flow system and at another connector of the stack, where a regulating valve (30) is placed in the by-pass line.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The by-pass line is directly attached at the connector of the air flow system and at the connector of the fuel cell stack, thus eliminating the need for branching of the line between the air flow system and the humidifier and between the humidifier and the fuel cell stack for saving space, and hence permitting the fuel cell system to be compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a part of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Air flow system (12)    Connectors (14, 22, 32)    Humidifier (18)    Line (20)    By-pass line (26)    Regulating valve (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) i.e. proton exchange membrane, whose anode side (4) is connected to a fuel branch (6) through which fuel is supplied to the anode side by a metering unit (8), where the metering unit is arranged in the fuel branch. A cold start branch (18) branches off from the fuel branch before the metering unit, and opens out into the fuel branch downstream of the metering unit. The cold start branch is formed to meter fuel into the fuel branch in a cold start phase of the fuel cell by reduction of passage cross section of the metering unit during liquid freeze out.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. mobile fuel cell system, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cold start branch is formed to meter fuel into the fuel branch in the cold start phase of the fuel cell by the reduction of passage cross section of the metering unit during liquid freeze out, so that the specific supply of fuel to the fuel cell is enabled by the partially freeze out passage, thus improving the cold start characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting a fuel cell system in a cold start phase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode side (4)    Fuel branch (6)    Metering unit (8)    Cold start branch (18)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a core material containing several through-holes (12a) provided in a rectangular shape in a core material (12b) in parallel along the longitudinal direction of the core material. The rectangular through holes have a dimension in the core material width direction longer than or equal to the dimension of the through holes in the longitudinal direction.    USE - Electrode for mobile phone, personal handy-phone system (PHS), information technology equipment e.g. notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high energy densification of the alkaline storage battery is possible by reducing reaction resistance of the alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded view of the core material used for the electrode for alkaline storage batteries.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Through hole (12a)    Core material (12b)
NOVELTY - An assembled battery has several cells (2) connected by a connecting terminal (1) having a plating layer formed at surface of a base material containing copper alloy. The plating layer contains tin and/or nickel. The copper alloy contains nickel (3 mass% or less), tin (2 mass% or less) and/or zinc (1 mass% or less).    USE - Assembled battery is used as power supply for power tools, electronic device and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery has high output, and connection of cells is reliably enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of assembled battery.    Connecting terminal (1)    Cell (2)
NOVELTY - The catalyst electrodes (32a,32b) are arranged on both surfaces of electrolytic layer (31) respectively. The electrolytic layer and catalyst electrodes are inserted between the inter-fibers with heat resistant sheet (41) which is provided with a gap, by hot pressing. A water absorptive sheet (42) is arranged on outer side of the heat resistant sheet.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell of electric power generation system used in vehicle such as vessel, airplane, robot etc.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkles formed in the electrolytic layer are reduced during the manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (30)    Electrolytic layer (31)    Catalyst electrodes (32a,32b)    Heat resistant sheet (41)    Water absorptive sheet (42)
NOVELTY - The standard running conditions of vehicle are segmented corresponding to trunk road and highway and stored in arrays in memory. The acceleration of the vehicle is calculated at specific points corresponding to standard running condition. The average speed or acceleration, standard deviation of speed or acceleration is also calculated. The running state of vehicle is determined by processing the current speed of vehicle using limiting filter process, and comparing it with average speed or pre-calculated speed value stored in memory.    USE - Method for identifying running state of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The running state of the vehicle can be identified accurately, and the control parameters pertaining to fuel can be effectively controlled with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart for identifying running state of hybrid car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Two-dimensional netted metal porphyrin polymer is new.    USE - Two-dimensional netted metal porphyrin polymer for use as fuel battery cathode catalyst (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two-dimensional netted metal porphyrin polymer has adjustable pore diameter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two-dimensional netted metal porphyrin polymer has formula (I), and is new.    M=iron, cobalt, ruthenium, palladium or lanthanum; and    R=-N=C(R')-Ar-(R')C=N-, -C(R')=N-Ar-N=(R')C-, -(R')C=N-, -N=N-, -O-Ar-O-, -Ar- or -CH=N-, where R'is H, methyl or ethyl and -Ar- is represented by formula (II-VII) in which X is NH, O or S.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a carrier and metal particles dispersed on the surface of the carrier. The carrier consists of a core (3) and a shell (4) covering the surface of the core. The metal particles are metal simple substance particles, binary metal alloy particles, or ternary metal alloy particles. The core is a nano-carbon black material and the shell is mesoporous oxide conductive ceramics.    USE - Catalyst is used for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst prevents agglomeration of metal particles. The properties of catalyst are not weakened by corrosion of catalyst carbon carrier. The metal particles are perfect in dispersibility. The catalyst has excellent activity, can be manufactured easily by a simple method, and provides fuel cells having excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the catalyst.    Core (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - A polymer/glass fiber composite (14) covers the warped surface of a metal frame (10). The polymer/glass fiber composite has a complex structure comprising a flat board or stress reinforcing rib structure.    USE - Polymer-metal complex for end plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Encloses metal frame having excellent mechanical strength with polymer material, thus achieving lightness, insulating property, chemical resistance, and anti-hydrolysis property. Utilizes molding process that allows mass production. Coating process of metal frame contributes to simplification and lowering of cost. Reactive gas and water do not contact metal, thus enabling long term use and preventing membrane electrode assembly (MEA) contamination due to metal corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-out perspective view of an end plate.    Metal frame (10)    End plate (12)    Polymer/glass fiber composite (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a walled battery box (10) that houses a bank of direct current (DC) storage batteries (16) and has an opening through which an electric cable is provided out of the box to feed an electrical system. A wall has a surface on which a segment of the length of battery cables (18, 20) is positioned as the cable passes through the opening. Another wall has surface portions that are generally upright relative to the surface of the former wall. A tie ties the cable to the former wall and passes through a through-hole in a portion of the former wall that extends into a recess.    USE - Automotive vehicle i.e. heavy truck.    ADVANTAGE - The cables can be quickly removed from the organizer and can be re-installed in a quick and secure manner. The pair of through-holes is dimensionally related to the location of the respective pair of convex surface portions, thus eliminating the risk of bundling and crossing of wires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organizer for obtaining electric cables from a bank of direct current storage batteries in a battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box that is hung on a frame side rail of a heavy truck.    Walled battery box (10)    Cover (14)    Direct current storage batteries (16)    Battery cables (18, 20)    Battery cable organizer (22)
NOVELTY - The separator has an anode gas inlet side manifold and an anode gas outlet side manifold (20) which are connected by an anode gas flow path (26) formed in an anode pole separator. The gas flow path is divided into several paths by the ribs (30). An edge portion (31a) of the rib facing the anode gas outlet side manifold is formed more slender than the rib main portion (31b).    USE - Separator such as anode pole separator and cathode pole separator for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for mobile phone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water droplet in the gas flow path can be drained out reliably. Thus, the obstruction of the gas flow path by the water droplet is suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of separator.    Anode gas outlet side manifold (20)    Anode gas flow path (26)    Rib (30)    Rib edge portion (31a)    Rib main portion (31b)
NOVELTY - The system has a scavenging-air introduction valve (42) which is controlled switchably. A sealing structure (50) is provided in scavenging-air introduction valve, to seal the area around plunger shaft (44) where the cathode gas at the time of scavenging air is introduced, and the axial-hole portions (46a) of core (46) to which the plunger shaft is penetrated.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for home, and for fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of gas introduction valve even at the time of low temperature can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of scavenging-air introduction valve.    Scavenging-air introduction valve (42)    Plunger shaft (44)    Core (46)    Axial-hole portion of core (46a)    Sealing structure (50)
NOVELTY - A power supply control system integrally inputs the electric energy generated by a solar power generation unit and a vibration generation unit to a storage battery and supplies the electric energy to the motor. The power supply control system integrally inputs the electric energy generated by the motor in sliding mode to the storage battery. An automatic control system automatically switches the power of internal combustion engine and the motor.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A sulfur tolerant anode material comprises a cermet containing a metallic component having nickel, an alloy containing nickel and copper, and a mixture of nickel and copper composition, and a ceramic component containing a mixed conducting electrolyte material.    USE - Sulfur tolerant anode material is used for bi-layer anode/electrolyte interfacial layer of anode for anode system, used in electrochemical device such as solid oxide fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur tolerant anode material has excellent electrochemical performance, durability and ionic conductivity, and provides device having excellent operation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfur tolerant anode material comprises a cermet containing a metallic component having nickel, an alloy containing nickel and copper, and a mixture of nickel and copper composition, and a ceramic component containing a mixed conducting electrolyte material. The electrolyte/anode interfacial layer is doped with cobalt. The anode further comprises ceramic electrolyte powder of doped zirconia electrolyte material and/or doped ceria electrolyte material. The mixed conducting electrolyte material is doped ceria electrolyte material, a doped zirconia electrolyte material, a lanthanum strontium magnesium gallium oxide (LSGM) and/or oxygen-ion-conducting ceramic electrolyte material. The doped ceria electrolyte material is gadolinium doped ceria, samarium doped ceria, zirconium doped ceria, scandium doped ceria, yttrium doped ceria, calcium doped ceria, strontium doped ceria, and/or cerium oxide doped with rare earth and alkaline earth element. The doped zirconia electrolyte material is yttrium doped zirconia, scandium doped zirconia, calcium doped zirconia, and/or zirconium oxide doped with rare earth and alkaline earth element. The nanoscale ceramic material is doped zirconia electrolyte material and/or doped ceria electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has a modifier (6) and a stack (7) provided in a main portion (2). A power conversion circuit (25) adjacent to the stack has an input terminal (32) provided along lamination direction of the stack. A stack output line (27) electrically connects stack output terminal (31) which is provided along lamination direction of the stack and the input terminal of the power conversion circuit.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power loss in the power line is suppressed by electrically connecting the stack output terminal and the input terminal of the power conversion circuit. The explosion due to leakage of gas from the modifier or the stack and adhesion of dust is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main portion (2)    Modifier (6)    Stack (7)    Power conversion circuit (25)    Stack output line (27)    Stack output terminal (31)    Input terminal (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves making a hollow pipe to a fixed length. The hollow pipe is processed to a helical structure. The helical structure of the hollow pipe is transformed into cylinder structure. A coolant gallery is equipped into the cylinder structure. A metal material is extruded by a fixed length and the hollow pipe is molded. A cooling pin is molded in an inner surface of the hollow pipe. An outer side surface of the cylinder structure is processed, and the cylinder structure is distended.    USE - Method for manufacturing a cooling system (claimed) that is utilized in a hydrogen fuel cell gradation electric motor or a generator of an electromobile vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures the cooling system in a simple and easy manner, so that the productivity of the cooling system is improved and the production cost of the cooling system is decreased. The cooling pin is formed inside the hollow pipe, or molded in the outside of the hollow pipe, so that the method improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling system by utilizing the cooling fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cooling system.
NOVELTY - The method involves oxidizing a carbon material by utilizing sulfur and nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide. The carbon material is attached with an alkali material, and an impurity of the carbon material is removed by washing the carbon material with distilled water at temperature ranging from 50 to 200 degree Celsius.    USE - Activated carbon manufacturing method for an electric double layer capacitor (claimed) in an electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the specific capacity of the activated carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric double layer capacitor    (2) an electric double layer capacitor electrode.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system comprises hydrogen storage unit containing hydrogen storage material (a,b). The hydrogen storage pressure of hydrogen storage material (b) is lower than hydrogen storage pressure of hydrogen storage material (1). The rate of hydrogen desorption of hydrogen storage material (b) is more than the rate of hydrogen desorption of hydrogen storage material (a).    USE - Hydrogen supply system is used for fuel cell system (claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system comprising hydrogen supply system has high capacity and favorable hydrogen desorption for long period of time.
NOVELTY - The system (30) has a hydrogen flow path (2) through which hydrogen gas is supplied to a hydrogen storage tank (1). The alloy for hydrogen accumulation is stored in tank. The hydrogen gas removed from tank is passed along hydrogen flow path (3). A water removal unit (4a) and a carbon monoxide removal unit (4b) are arranged on the flow path (2). A three-way valve control unit (31) comprising backflow prevention unit is positioned between the carbon monoxide removal unit and hydrogen storage tank, to prevent flow of hydrogen towards the carbon monoxide removal unit.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for fuel cell system (claimed) used in fuel-cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the three-way valve control unit is positioned between carbon monoxide removal unit and hydrogen storage tank, the highly purified hydrogen gas is obtained reliably while removing the carbon monoxide from the hydrogen gas stored in storage tank. Thus, the efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen supply system.    Hydrogen storage tank (1)    Hydrogen flow paths (2,3)    Water removal unit (4a)    Carbon monoxide removal unit (4b)    Hydrogen supply system (30)    Three-way valve control unit (31)
NOVELTY - A stack (2) has supply ports (20b) for hydrogen and oxygen, and discharge ports for anode off gas and cathode off gas. The stack is connected to the oxygen supply line (4b) formed by metal containing electrical insulating material and grounded electrically through interruption pipe (26). A dam portion (26a) is formed at the interruption pipe to dam the water flowed through the hydrogen, oxygen, anode off gas and cathode off gas.    USE - Short circuit preventive structure of fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of electric power by short circuit can be suppressed without limiting the flow volume of enlargement and reactive and exhaust gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the short circuit preventive structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stack (2)    Oxygen supply line (4b)    Supply port of oxygen (20b)    Interruption pipe (26)    Dam portion (26a)
NOVELTY - The metal separator (2) has corrosion-resistant film (36) formed on metallic substrate (20) so that the surroundings of gas flow path (30) are covered. The corner portion (40) of boundary (38) of gas flow path and corrosion-resistant film is in circular arc shape.    USE - Metal separator for fuel cell (claimed) used as small power supply for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle and domestic use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The stress produced in the boundary is relieved by the corner portion. The generation of exfoliation of resin film, crack, etc of separator can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the metal separator.    Metal separator (2)    Metallic substrate (20)    Gas flow path (30)    Corrosion-resistant film (36)    Boundary (38)    Corner portion (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating several single cells (2) of about 200-400 sheets on cell laminated structure (3). The cell laminated structure is compressed along cell lamination direction by reducing pressure inside the cell laminated structure. The pressure reduction is performed by air-evacuating the inside of cell laminated structure. A leak test is implemented during compression process based on vacuum degree of cell laminated structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell stack for vehicle and self-propelled moving structures such as airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The cell laminated structure can be compressed without using large-scale jig. Since compression process and leak test are conducted simultaneously, the manufacturing process can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the series of processes involved in manufacturing the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Single cells (2)    Cell laminated structure (3)    Current collection board (5a)    Insulation board (6a)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen purge apparatus (30) has a noise reduction portion (40) that is penetrated into a dilution apparatus (34). One edge portion (42) of noise reduction portion is connected with a pipe (36) and other edge portion (44) is provided as an opening in the dilution apparatus. The flow rate of anode off gas introduced into noise reduction portion from pipe is reduced.    USE - Hydrogen purge apparatus of fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sound generated within the dilution apparatus can be reduced by reducing the flow rate of anode off gas introduced into noise reduction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the hydrogen purge apparatus.    Hydrogen purge apparatus (30)    Dilution apparatus (34)    Pipe (36)    Noise reduction portion (40)    Edge portions (42,44)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a cell stack that generates electric power from fuel and oxidizing gases supplied by fuel generator and oxidizing gas supply section. A FC unit comprises a cooling water tank that collects cool water to recover heat generated in cell stack. A hot water storage unit stores heat collected in FC unit. The FC unit and hot water storage unit are detachable and are held by frames provided in outer casings (4,5).    USE - Fuel cell (FC) power generation device for cogeneration system used in home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The FC unit and hot water storage unit are detachable so that the FC power generation device can be carried easily and safely. The size of the device is reduced so that installation space is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the FC power generation device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    FC power generation device (1)    Outer casings (2-7)    Leg (8)    Vent holes (9,10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has pair of electrodes (5,6) that are arranged such that the electrolytic membrane (4) is clamped. A catalyst layer (73) comprises platinum black which is not supported by the support and platinum-supported carbon.    USE - Fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since two different types of catalysts are used, the utilization factor of the catalyst is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Separator (3)    Electrolytic membrane (4)    Electrodes (5,6)    Catalyst layer (73)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a humidification unit (22) that humidifies fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supplied to a fuel cell stack (10). A humidity sensor (23) detects the humidity of the fuel gas or oxidizing gas. A control unit (60) controls a generated-electric-power limiting unit (43) to limit the generated electric power when the humidity of the fuel cell is less than the standard humidity.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The over discharge of the fuel cell is prevented and the deterioration of the fuel cell 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 system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Humidification unit (22)    Humidity sensor (23)    Generated-electric-power limiting unit (43)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling device (1) has louver (9) to change the flow of cooling medium introduced from the inlet (10) during operation state. The inlet is provided in the casing (7) for introducing cooling medium so as to cool the battery module (8). A control unit is used to control the drive of louver.    USE - Cooling device of battery such as nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature of battery module is made uniform. Decline in charging and discharging efficiency can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cooling device (1)    Casing (7)    Battery module (8)    Louver (9)    Inlet (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has supply flow path (22) and circular flow path (23) whose merging portion (A) is positioned in downstream of shutoff valve (26) e.g. injector. A controller (6) synchronizes injection timing of fuel gas by shut-off valve and discharge stage of gas by circulation pump (31) in low temperature environment.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, etc and for use as power generation equipment for building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The occlusion of supply flow path can be suppressed by forcedly supplying the gas in circular flow path to supply flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Controller (6)    Supply flow path (22)    Circular flow path (23)    Shutoff valve (26)    Circulation pump (31)    Merging portion (A)
NOVELTY - A return path returns the fuel gas discharged from anode flow path (15) to hydrogen supply path. An ejector (30) is provided in the anode flow path. A diffuser is arranged on outer side of compressor (51). A scavenging gas inlet tube (40) has a downstream end connected to inlet port of anode flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of pressure loss in the nozzle of ejector can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode flow path (15)    Separator (23)    Ejector (30)    Scavenging gas inlet tube (40)    Compressor (51)
NOVELTY - The system has a contact-pressure measuring device (14) equipped with layer of several dielectric materials (50) along every direction of electric power generation surface. The dielectric material layer is attached to electricity supply membrane (52), between two electrode sheets (54,56). The electricity supply membrane is formed with a projection portion (60a) protruding outward from groove portion (62a) of bottom electrode sheet, and projection portion (60b) protruding outside from the groove portion (62b) of top electrode sheet.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact-pressure distribution in fuel cell stack can be measured with high precision reliably, such that a highly efficient fuel cell stack is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of contact-pressure measuring device of fuel cell system.    Contact-pressure measuring device (14)    Dielectric material (50)    Electricity supply membrane (52)    Electrode sheets (54,56)    Projection portions (60a,60b)    Groove portions (62a,62b)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has exhaust gas discharge valve that discharges moisture content of fuel gas after the reaction. The controller (61) performs start-up operation of high voltage system which supplies the driving electric power to motor (47) of coolant pump (46) and sub-coolant flow path (200). The controller has a start-up unit that performs the starting operation of electrically driven coolant pump immediately after the start-up operation of high voltage system.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of exhaust gas discharge valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Coolant pump (46)    Motor (47)    Controller (61)    Sub-coolant flow path (200)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor has a positive electrode (1) made of activated carbon, a negative electrode (2) which discharges lithium ion and an organic electrolyte containing lithium ion. The negative electrode is made of graphitized carbon with average particle diameter of 100-500nm and lattice space of 3.45 Angstrom .    USE - Lithium ion capacitor used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of the lithium ion capacitor is increased and output characteristic is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode collector (1a)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode collector (2a)    Separator (3a)
NOVELTY - The method involves judging whether the fuel is filled inside the fuel tank by detecting the open and close state of cap of the fuel tank using an opening and closing sensor. The generation of electric power is performed by the fuel cell simultaneously with fuel filling operation.    USE - Electric power generation control method for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be charged by performing the electric power generation simultaneously with fuel filling operation, so that malfunction of battery due to fall of charge resulting in the wastage of fuel is suppressed. The total amount of energy is improved without the changing the structure of the vehicle. The amount of aggregate consumption of fuel is reduced, so that flight range of vehicle is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the electric power generation control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery contains negative electrode plate formed by filling collector with lead paste. The collector contains lead alloy. The inner layer portion of negative electrode plate contains several lignins and carbon than outer layer portion. The outer layer portion of negative electrode plate contains barium sulfate. The content of barium sulfate in outer layer portion is more than inner layer portion of negative electrode plate.    USE - Lead storage battery is used as power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristic and improved performance.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas sensor (100) has a pair of electrodes (4a,4b) contacting a thermoelectric material portion (2). A voltage-measurement unit (20) measures voltage produced by the electrodes. A catalyst portion (6) is provided in the inner wall surface of a recessed portion (8) which is provided in the thermoelectric material portion.    USE - Thermoelectric type hydrogen sensor for electric power generation system such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducted to the thermoelectric material portion can be increased since the release of the reaction heat by the catalyst portion to external air is prevented by providing the catalyst portion in the recessed portion, hence the sensitivity of the hydrogen gas sensor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen gas sensor.    Thermoelectric material portion (2)    Electrodes (4a,4b)    Catalyst portion (6)    Recessed portion (8)    Voltage-measurement unit (20)    Hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack apparatus has a humidifier (3) that humidifies fuel and oxidizing agent supplied to a stack (1) of fuel cell. The height (LW) of the humidifier is smaller than the height (LS) of the stack such that a mounting space (4) is formed in the end portion of the humidifier for arranging a portion of valve.    USE - Fuel cell stack apparatus for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of the humidifier is reduced and hence the size of fuel cell stack apparatus is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side and top views of the fuel cell stack apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stack (1)    Humidifier (3)    Mounting space (4)    Height of stack (LS)    Height of humidifier (LW)