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 chassis has front wheels mounted on a front side of a chassis frame body, and rear wheels mounted on a rear side of the chassis frame body. The front wheels are equipped with a traversing mechanism, and the chassis frame body is coated with a layer of glass fiber reinforced plastic. The rear side of chassis frame body is equipped with a battery tray and a controller bay. The chassis frame body is equipped with front oscillating dampers on inner sides of the front wheels, and the chassis frame body is equipped with rear oscillating dampers on inner sides of the rear wheels.    USE - Electric motorcar chassis.    ADVANTAGE - The chassis is reasonable in design, simple in structure, easy to process and inexpensive, and has impact resistance, corrosion resistance and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motorcar chassis.
NOVELTY - The collector has a heat collecting water tank and a heat collecting pipe tank equipped in an aluminum alloy frame. The heat collecting pipe tank is placed with a vacuum heat collecting pipe. The heat collecting pipe tank is provided with a fiber glass reinforced plastic protection plate that is fixed on the aluminum alloy frame by a stainless steel buckle i.e. stainless steel bar. The stainless steel bar is formed with small holes on upper and lower parts and fastened on the fiber glass reinforced plastic protection plate and the aluminum alloy frame by stainless steel screws.    USE - Vacuum pipe type heat collector for a solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a vacuum pipe type heat collector.
NOVELTY - The mold has non-sealed annular grooves equipped at one side or two side opposite surfaces of upper and lower molding boards, where the non-sealed annular grooves are matched with a handle body. The non-sealed annular grooves are equipped with groove parts whose cross sections are larger than the handle body. Two sides of the non-sealed annular groove with large cross section are equipped with rubber containing slots.    USE - Rubber mold for coating a handle of a battery set.    ADVANTAGE - The mold coats the handle of the battery set with high molding efficiency at low cost, and forms the work piece conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rubber mold.
NOVELTY - A hybrid nanocomposite material comprises electrically conducting inorganic elongated nanocrystals grafted with an electrically conducting organic compound on part of its surface.    USE - A hybrid nanocomposite material useful for semiconductor layer for use in thin films, solar cell and electronic switching device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite material exhibits interesting properties in charge carrier transport which allow for independent coaxial ambipolar charge carrier transport inside the inorganic and organic part of the hybrid nanocomposite. The nanocomposite material allows a straight forward tuning of its absorption, organization and solubility. The solar cells comprising the semiconductor device that uses the nanocomposite has low cost but has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electronic switching device comprising a semiconducting layer comprising the hybrid nanocomposite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an assembly of a hybrid nanocomposite n-p junction.
NOVELTY - A substrate is provided, and a selected region is coated with a liquid silane. Then, the liquid silane is converted to a polymerized material, and the polymerized material is incorporated as an absorber layer. Thus, photovoltaic cell is formed.    USE - Formation of photovoltaic cell for, e.g. bifacial-type photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is economically and efficiently formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate is provided, and a selected region is coated with a liquid silane. Then, the liquid silane is converted to a polymerized material, and the polymerized material is incorporated as an absorber layer. Thus, photovoltaic cell is formed. The liquid silane comprises a cyclic silane chosen from cyclopentasilane, cyclohexasilane, cyclosilane having a ligand containing boron or other group III element, and cyclosilane having a ligand containing phosphorus or another group V element. The substrate comprises metal, glass, quartz, ceramic, plastic, or a composite. A polycrystalline silicon is further formed by annealing the polymerized material. The liquid silane is converted into n-type absorber layer. The substrate is provided with a P/N junction of a material (A) chosen from amorphous silicon, multicrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, single crystal silicon, gallium arsenide, cadmium telluride, cadmium indium sulfide, or cadmium indium gallium sulfide, and P/N junction of a another type different from the material (A). The substrate is texturized by exposure to acid, plasma, or a laser. The photovoltaic cell further has a transparent conductive oxide layer over the absorber layer.
NOVELTY - A catalyst powder comprises a platinum-free metal-oxide material which contains transition metal element (a) chosen from niobium, titanium, tantalum, and zirconium.    USE - Catalyst powder is used for electrode catalyst layer for cathode used in membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed), molten carbonate type fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell, solid-oxide type fuel cell and solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer formed using catalyst powder provides cathode of fuel cell having excellent corrosion resistance and high oxygen reduction ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst powder, which involves forming platinum-free metal-oxide material by heat-processing a metallic compound (A) containing transition metal element (a) and a metallic compound (B) containing transition metal element (b), in an oxygen-containing atmosphere, such that the valence of elements (a and/or b) becomes large, and pulverizing the formed platinum-free metal-oxide material.
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery comprises exterior unit (30) which consists of laminated films and contains non-aqueous electrolyte which contains alkenyl or alkynyl unsaturated carboxylate ester, positive electrode and negative electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery used for portable electronic devices such as camcorder, digital camera, mobile telephone, mobile information terminal and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Charging and discharging efficiency is improved and thermal expansion is suppressed even in high temperature environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery comprises exterior unit which contains non-aqueous electrolyte which contains alkenyl or alkynyl unsaturated carboxylate ester of formula R4-C(R3)=C(R2)-COO-R1, positive electrode and negative electrode, and consists of laminated films.    R1=2-4C alkenyl or 3-4C alkynyl; and    R2-R4=H or 1-4C alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery.    Winding electrode body (20)    Positive electrode lead (21)    Negative electrode lead (22)    Exterior member (30)    Contact film. (31)
NOVELTY - A gel type electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a phosphor particle to absorb ultraviolet light and/or infrared light and emit light having a wavelength in a visible light region; a redox couple to donate and/or accept electrons to maintain net charge neutrality in the gel type electrolyte; and an organic solvent.    USE - As gel type electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) used to generate electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell containing the electrolyte exhibits long-term stability, excellent photoavailability and high ionic conductivity. The solar cell containing the electrolyte exhibits higher photoelectricity currents and better photoelectricity characteristics. The solvent incorporated into the electrolyte does not leak out or evaporate when the temperature outside a battery containing the solvent increases thereby improving lifetime of the electrolyte. Unlike a liquid electrolyte, gel type electrolyte does not leak out and/or evaporate and thus its long-term stability is improved compared to the liquid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing gel type electrolyte involving preparing a liquid electrolyte comprising iodide, iodine, and an organic solvent; mixing the liquid electrolyte and phosphor particles to prepare a fluorescent substance-containing mixture; and centrifuging the fluorescent substance-containing mixture to isolate gel type electrolyte; and    (2) a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising: a semiconductor electrode containing conductive transparent substrate, and a light absorption layer containing metal oxide and dye, disposed on a rear surface of the conductive transparent substrate; a counter electrode disposed opposite the conductive transparent substrate from the light absorption layer of the semiconductor electrode; and the gel type electrolyte disposed between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode.
NOVELTY - A bi-phase platinum catalyst (C1) comprises platinum particles and an amorphous metal oxide.    USE - As bi-phase platinum catalyst used in solar cell i.e. dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst improves the light scattering effect. The electrode prepared by using the bi-phase platinum catalyst increases the surface roughness, and improves the binding force of conductive substrate. The catalyst electrode improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing a bi-phase platinum catalyst (C1), involving preparing bi-phase platinum catalyst composition by mixing block copolymers, a platinum precursor, a metal oxide precursor, and a solvent; and heat-treating the composition;    (2) a solar cell comprising an electrode (21) comprising the catalyst (C1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    First substrate (10)    Second electrodes (11)    Porous layer (13)    Dye (15)    Electrodes (21)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic array (101) has photovoltaic modules (104) that are disposed and joined to framework elements (103), which are interconnected to form a framework (102) on a residential rooftop (100). The framework has an electrical output that is connected to an external electrical load, such that the output voltage of the photovoltaic array is electrically referenced to an arbitrary voltage that is not ground.    USE - Photovoltaic array for generating electrical power from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures protection of all non-weather resistant connections from corrosion through grounding of all exposed metal structural components, thus ensuring safety. Eliminates electrical grounding requirements by electrically referencing the output voltage to any arbitrary voltage without compromising safety or system integrity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of illuminating photovoltaic array with sunlight to generate an electrical current from the photovoltaic array; and    (2) a method of disposing photovoltaic modules into framework elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the photovoltaic array installed on the residential rooftop.    Residential rooftop (100)    Photovoltaic array (101)    Framework (102)    Framework elements (103)    Photovoltaic modules (104)
NOVELTY - A backing sheet for a photovoltaic module comprises a polymer layer comprising at least one white pigments and photo luminescent materials.    USE - As a backing sheet for photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The backing sheets are capable of absorbing a wide range of solar wavelengths (UV, IR and visible) and re-emitting the absorbed solar radiation as a photons where the energy is at, or greater than, the band gap energy of corresponding semiconductor. The backing sheets provide higher reflectance and power output by increasing reflectivity of all layers of multilayer construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a photovoltaic module comprising a backing sheet comprising at least one white pigments and photo luminescent material, where the backing sheet is capable of absorbing solar radiation and converting the absorbed solar radiation into a peak emission wavelength; and semiconductors comprised a material with a band gap at or near the peak emission wavelength; and    (2) method of boosting the power of a photovoltaic module with a backing sheet involving applying a coating comprising at least one white pigments and photo luminescent materials to a portion of the backing sheet facing the photovoltaic cells.
NOVELTY - The device has a top electrode layer (108) formed on semiconductor substrate (100). A pattern (110) of conductive traces (112) of top electrode layer is formed of at least partially joined nano-particles defining randomly-shaped cells (114) which are transparent to light. A bottom electrode layer (104) is formed on opposite side of substrate. A conductive polymer as polyethylenedioxythiophene: polystyrenesulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) an intermediate layer with adhesion material comprising frits, glass beads or silica is formed between substrate and top electrode layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to flexible display device for electronic books, electronic newspapers, monitoring or detection devices for healthcare, safety, military constructions such as rockets and planes, and building applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive traces are formed of at least partially joined nano-particles, the possibility of breakage to substrate is reduced. The light power conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic device is increased. Also, the higher transparency than ITO in the visible range of spectrum and higher transparency in infrared and UV ranges can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for producing devices for converting light to electricity; and    (2) method of forming transparent conductive coating on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Semiconductor substrate (100)    Bottom electrode layer (104)    Top electrode layer (108)    Pattern (110)    Conductive trace (112)    Cell (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a functional group on a surface of an aggregate made of nature flaky graphite by mixing with carbonaceous binding material, where the functional group is selected from one among a hydroxyl radical group or a carboxyl group.    USE - Method for manufacturing a carbon separator for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell that is utilized in a car and a home.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the carbon separator by providing the functional group to the surface of the aggregate for reducing the electrical anisotropy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a carbon separator manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The holder (100) has optical sensors (401) installed adjacent to a recess part (122), and a light inflow outlet (151) provided adjacent to a side part (111) of a body (110). A bending part (172) and a space part (122a) are provided in the light inflow outlet. A fix member fixes a partition part (300), and another fixing member fixes the body. A transparency filter (200) is connected in a joint groove (131).    USE - Optical sensor holder for a sunlight positional system.    ADVANTAGE - The holder enables the solar board to produce large amount of sunlight electricity by enhancing the sensitivity for sensing the location change of sunlight from the sunlight positional system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an optical sensor holder.    Holder (100)    Body (110)    Side part (111)    Recess part (122)    Space part (122a)    Joint groove (131)    Light inflow outlet (151)    Bending part (172)    Transparency filter (200)    Partition part (300)    Optical sensors (401)
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 - The assembly has a surface layer (1) i.e. polyfluoroethylene complex film, an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar cell layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a back board layer (5) i.e. epoxy resin board, laminated and arranged up and down and packaged. The polyfluoroethylene complex film and the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer are paved over high temperature cloth in sequence. The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer is paved over the epoxy resin board, and a welded cell plate is fixed to the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer.    USE - Small laminated solar cell assembly for a solar energy application product such as a solar table lamp, a solar torch and a solar mobile phone charger.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is widely used to the solar energy application product field such as solar table lamp, solar flashlight and solar mobile phone charger. The assembly can be used for increasing the ageing-resistance of the solar energy application product and prolonging the usage time of the solar energy application product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing a small laminated solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a small laminated solar cell assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar cell layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Back board layer (5)
NOVELTY - A 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 plate-bracket film parabolic groove solar heat collector has a parabolic groove reflective film (1) and a heat collecting pipe (2). The parabolic groove reflective film is supported and fixed by a parabolic groove bracket (3). The heat collecting pipe is set on the focal position of the parabolic groove bracket. The coordinate curvilinear equation (Fx) of the parabolic groove bracket and parabolic groove reflective film cross section is as follows: F(x)=x2 divide by 99.    USE - Plate-bracket film parabolic groove solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is manufactured through plate-bracket combination mode with simple structure, convenient and easy manufacture, low cost, high thermal efficiency. The collector can made into the solar heating systems with different kinds of specifications and purposes according to the need in the practical application for replacing the normal coal burning boiler to generate electricity, air conditioner, bathing, food processing, textile industry and other heat utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the plate-bracket film parabolic groove solar heat collector.    Parabolic groove reflective film (1)    Heat collecting pipe (2)    Parabolic groove bracket (3)    Base (4)
NOVELTY - The anode has a collector i.e. aluminum foil, whose two sides are coated with a layer made of lithium, cobalt and oxide, where a surface against the collector is coated with another layer made of lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and oxide.    USE - Polymer lithium (Li)-ion cell anode.    ADVANTAGE - The anode has compact structure and excellent processing performance, and improves the stability of a cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polymer lithium-ion cell anode.
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode sheet bag formed by two layer membranes, and a single film anode sheet provided in the anode sheet bag. A cathode sheet bag is formed by one of the layer membranes and a third layer membrane, and a single film cathode sheet is provided in the cathode sheet bag. The anode sheet bag and the cathode sheet bag are overlapped with each other, and covered with an aluminum plastic film layer.    USE - Thin film polymer lithium ion cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell reduces number of layer membranes without a tape, and provides the thinnest polymer lithium ion with 0.20 to 0.40 millimeter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thin film polymer lithium ion cell.
NOVELTY - The box has inserting grooves (5) mounted on corresponding inner walls of a square structured box body (1), and separating boards (6) fixed in the inserting grooves. Concave grooves (7) are mounted on an outer surface of the box body, and a transparent plastic film sheet is provided out of the concave grooves. A warning circuit is connected at the bottom of the box body, where the warning circuit comprises batteries (8), a buzzer (9) and a switch (10). The batteries, buzzer and switch are electrically connected, and a hook (4) is fixed on an outer surface of a lateral wall of the box body.    USE - Multifunctional first aid box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure, convenient to use, inexpensive and easy to manufacture, and can store medicines in different grids, which is convenient to take medicines and take out with warning function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional first aid box.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Square structured box body (1)    Hook (4)    Inserting grooves (5)    Separating boards (6)    Concave grooves (7)    Batteries (8)    Buzzer (9)    Switch (10)
NOVELTY - The wheelchair has a front guide wheel reversely installed on an upper end of a sleeve type wheel frame. A middle part of the wheel frame is installed with a trundle support, and a lower end of the wheel frame is orderly connected with a pedal plate and a chair frame. Front part of a seat is mounted with an adjustable bracket and rear part of the seat is hinged with a rear backrest whose two sides are separately hinged with a handrail. Lower part of the seat is mounted with a hub motor. An output mechanism, battery cell and an excretion case are installed in the hub motor.    USE - Electrical/manual biservice wheelchair for use by handicapped people.    ADVANTAGE - The wheelchair is easier to use, labor-saving, provides inertial guidance, and can be directly operated. The wheelchair can be randomly pushed from back. The wheelchair avoids shock, vibration, blockage, obstruction, damage, and ensures inertia and high efficiency. The lowest sleeve wheel frame and the pedal plate are hinged in such a manner that the handicapped person can easily get on or off the wheelchair. The transmission mechanism placed in the hub motor can limit speed at 5 kilometer/hour to 7 kilometer/hour, thus achieving new functions at safe speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical/manual biservice wheelchair.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a series of hyperbranch and linear type surfactants, where the hydrophilic groups serve as the chelating sites and are constituted of hyperbranched or linear polyethylenimine. These surfactants are used to prepare metal nanoparticles and carbon supported metal nanocatalyst for application in fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The steam generation apparatus circulates silicone oil in heating portion (2) accommodated in an evaporation container (1) along a thermal-medium channel (P). A piping (9) which extends to the heating coil of evaporation container through the heating chamber emits the silicone oil from the heating portion.    USE - Steam generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the silicone oil is circulated in heating portion accommodated in an evaporation container along a thermal-medium channel, the heat resistance, cost and operability of the steam generation apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the steam generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Evaporation container (1)    Heating portion (2)    Piping (9)    Thermal-medium channel (P)    Sun (T)
NOVELTY - The device has a small electric motor and a battery integrated power supply that are installed on a shell, where the small electric motor is connected to a rasper head. A switch connected with the power supply is mounted on the shell.    USE - Electric raising device for a rubber product.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and provides uniform stress, saves time, improves safety, and ensures high efficiency. The raising polishing can be effectively carried out on the rubber product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric raising device.
NOVELTY - A nanopolymer clay battery consists of a thin film or a film containing an electronegative substance, laminated and joined with a thin film or a film containing an electropositive substance. The electronegative substance contains a polymer clay, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol, dry white vitriol, sodium hydrogencarbonate, and a diacidized metal. The electropositive substance contains a polymer clay, water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol, dry white vitriol, sodium hydrogencarbonate, a diacidized metal, and an activated carbon powder.    USE - Nanopolymer clay battery is used for mobile phones, wireless mouse, keyboards, MP3 players, cameras, electronic notebooks, personal digital assistants, robots, and electronic tags (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanopolymer clay battery has excellent battery-substance stability. There is no danger of electrical loss and damage by thermogenesis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanopolymer clay battery consists of a thin film or a film containing an electronegative substance, laminated and joined with a thin film or a film containing an electropositive substance. The electronegative substance (in wt.%) (100) contains a polymer clay (18-60), water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (18-60), dry white vitriol (0.25-2), sodium hydrogencarbonate (0.25-2), and a diacidized metal (6-18). The electropositive substance (100) contains a polymer clay (18-60), water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (18-60), dry white vitriol (0.25-2), sodium hydrogencarbonate (0.25-2), a diacidized metal (6-18), and an activated carbon powder (6-18). The insulator of the battery is a silicone sealant. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanopolymer clay battery.
NOVELTY - The tool has stand (1) with two sides symmetrically set with separate glass tube transmission chain and glass tube auto-rotated chain. Separate locating baffle, fixture transmission chain (3) and fixture auto-rotated chain (10) of glass tube are set on outer side of transmission chain. The glass tube transmission, glass tube auto-rotated, and fixture transmission chains are driven by drive link on motor. A pushing mechanism (11) of fixture (9) is set on stand on top of fixture transmission chain while glass tube turning mechanism (8) is set on locating baffle.    USE - Horizontal machine tool for connecting tail pipe.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high production efficiency horizontal machine tool that can connect tail pipe of good connection quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of the horizontal machine tool.    Stand (1)    Fixture transmission chain (3)    Glass tube turning mechanism (8)    Fixture (9)    Fixture auto-rotated chain (10)    Pushing mechanism (11)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrical connection, and a photovoltaic effective particles and/or grains connected with an electrically conductive plastic e.g. polymer and/or thermoplastic. The particles and/or grains include a particle size of smaller than 9 nano meters to 79 nano meters. The particles and/or grains are doped with a positive charge or a negative charge, and are mixed with same charge polarity. The particles and/or grains are covered by the plastic, and are compressed together with a foil, where the plastic is formed as a foil-like carrier.    USE - Thin-layered planar structure for a photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple construction, permits simple manufacturing of the photovoltaic solar cell in a continuous form, and permits the solar cell to be designed in curved and other forms. The particles and/or grains are mixed with same charge polarity, such that efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The structure provides a rectifier effect to prevent recombination of the particles in a boundary layer region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of a photovoltaic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves extracting a cylindrical body (8) from an envelope (9) of energy storage cells (2) e.g. electric double layer capacitor type cell or ultracapacitor, drowned in thermo-conductive resin (7) e.g. polyurethane resin. The envelope remains adhered to the resin during extraction of the body, where the envelope is formed of a thermo-retractable plastic film. The envelope has a flat portion for covering lateral surfaces (4) of the cells.    USE - Method for disassembling an energy storage device of a micro-hybrid system with alterno-starter in a motor vehicle (all claimed) for processing wastes and/or recycling elements of the storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the envelope reduces adherence interface between the body and the resin, thus easily retracting the body from the envelope of the storage cell, and hence disassembling the energy storage device at the end of life in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storage device for a vehicle, comprising thermo-conductive resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and partial perspective view of an energy storage cell.    Energy storage cells (2)    Lateral surfaces (4)    Connection terminals (5)    Thermo-conductive resin (7)    Cylindrical body (8)    Envelope (9)
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 - A resin powder is coated to a surface of a porous electroconductive base material (18) and a separator (15). The porous electroconductive base material and separator are contacted through the resin and heated at a temperature more than the temperature at which the thermoplastic resin starts softening-melting, or more than the temperature at which the thermosetting resin cures, and subjected to pressurization and open pressure twice. The porous electroconductive base material and separator with a rib are joined to obtain fuel-cell component.    USE - Manufacture of component used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables joining of porous electroconductive base material and separator with a rib efficiently and economically. The contact resistance of the separator and gas diffusion layer component is reduced. The fuel cell formed using the component has excellent durability and electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Separator (15)    Catalyst layer (17)    Porous electroconductive base material (18)
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 - The intermediate article has a pattern of electrically conductive material overlaying portion of transparent or translucent regions of a flexible substrate (160) comprising polymer based layers. The pattern includes electrically conductive current collector traces distributed over preponderance of light incident surface of photovoltaic cell (10). The intermediate article is of continuous form and is not combined with the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Intermediate article for production of interconnected array of photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - Permits inexpensive production of high efficiency, heat treated thin film photovoltaic cells while simultaneously permitting the use of polymer based substrate materials and associated processing to effectively interconnect the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic junction and its metal foil can be produced in bulk without the need to use the expensive and intricate removal operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of production of electrical current collectors and electrical interconnection structure.    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Conductive sheet (23)    Contact region (48)    Substrate (160)    Conductive material layer (173)
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 panel (1) has a load-bearing structure (2), primary circuit (3') for fluid flow, and a set of transparent material layers firmly fixed to the load-bearing structure. The load-bearing structure is made by molding or injection. The transparent material layers are positioned between a light-radiation source and the primary circuit. The load-bearing structure is monolithic and is made of composite material and is shaped so as to create part of the shape of the primary circuit. The transparent material layers comprise a single layer of glass or plastic material.    USE - Thermal solar panel for converting solar energy into heat for heating fluids such as water in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can be produced in large scale by molding or injection of composite material to form the load-bearing structure, manifolds, passages, and pipe fittings, thus reducing number of manufacturing processes. The load-bearing structure can be made of composite material containing pigments of the desired color, thus eliminating need for painting. The efficiency of the panel is increased using a fret shape in the area of the primary circuit. The plate enables complete insulation of the internal structure of the thermal solar panel from external agents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal solar panel.    Thermal solar panel (1)    Load-bearing structure (2)    Primary circuit (3')    Perimeter (4)    Side walls (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The separator has oxidizing agent gas flow paths (132,133) that are not interposed with upper portion (41) located in the upstream end of oxidizing agent gas flow path (131). The oxidizing agent gas flow paths are interposed with lower portion (51) located in the downstream end of the oxidizing agent gas flow path (131). The reactive gas mixing units are arranged in the downstream end of the oxidizing agent gas flow path.    USE - Separator such as cathode separator and anode separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas utilization efficiency is improved and variation in the supply rate of the reactive gas is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cathode separator for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode separator (11)    Manifold hole for supplying cooling medium (25)    Manifold hole for discharging cooling medium (26)    Upper and lower portions (41,51)    Oxidizing agent gas flow paths (131-133)
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 framework (102) has frame elements (103) with electrically non-conductive hollow rails and stiles that are interconnected, and having interiors defining a fully enclosed guideway, which receives longitudinally extended electrically conductive wire or bar. An electrical connector is disposed in the hollow rail or stile, and combined with the conductive wire or bar to electrically interconnect the frame elements upon installation of photovoltaic modules (104) into the frame elements.    USE - Framework for photovoltaic array (claimed) used for generating electrical power from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates grounding of the photovoltaic array by providing interconnected electrically non-conductive framework. Prevents micro-cracking photovoltaic cells during violent weather by providing integrated backside supporting structure in the photovoltaic module, thus prolonging the lifetime of the photovoltaic module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a photovoltaic array; and    (2) a method of generating electrical current from the photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the photovoltaic array with framework.    Residential rooftop (100)    Photovoltaic array (101)    Framework (102)    Frame elements (103)    Photovoltaic modules (104)
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 heat collector has a heat collecting core between a glass board and bottom plate, which is connected between two water inlet and outlet pipes. The top and bottom surfaces of an aluminum box frame are respectively clamped with glass board and bottom plate. An aluminum plastic board is provided between heat collecting core and bottom plate. An aluminum plastic strip is provided between box frame and heat collecting core. An S-shaped slot is provided to press and fix the glass board to the box frame. A groove is formed in the lower portion of the box frame.    USE - Flat solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The box frame performs efficient light and energy conversion under the irradiation of sunlight through glass board. The maintenance of glass board is more convenient by the use of S-shaped slot. Mounting efficiency improves by forming groove under box frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flat solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - The structure has an electric core unit fixed in an electric core protection unit. A battery head component provides a circuit conduction part that is connected with the electric core unit. The battery head component and a battery tail component are partially and fixedly connected with the electric core protection unit. A safe protection circuit board is connected with a battery head shaft component part via clamping connection. A battery head shaped component part and a battery tail shaped component part are made of plastic resin or combination of plastic resin and metal material.    USE - Encapsulation structure for a polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures battery encapsulation security, and realizes maximization of electric core size of encapsulation battery. The structure effectively improves battery capacity size ratio, and is simple in design. The structure reduces cost, and is better for battery automation production. The structure enables electric core diversification selection while designing the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a polymer battery encapsulation structure.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste composition contains silver powder, a heat-hardenable component, and a solvent. The heat-hardenable component contains bisphenol-A epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 2000-3500 g/eq, glycidyl type epoxy alcohol of polyhydric alcohol group having an epoxy equivalent of 1000 g/eq or less and a viscosity coefficient of 10-100 mPa.second, and a curing agent. The glycidyl type epoxy resin of polyhydric alcohol group is alkyldiol group component (1) or polyethyleneglycol group component (2).    USE - Electroconductive paste composition is used for forming electrical wiring or current-collection electrode of amorphous solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste composition has excellent adhesiveness and electroconductivity, and forms electrodes having favorable electric reliability. Since bisphenol-A epoxy resin is moderately shrunk along with the fully-shrunk glycidyl type epoxy resin, the internal stress produced by shrinkage during heat-hardening is reduced, contact portion of silver powder is increased, and resistivity is reduced. The paste composition provides electrodes which form solar cells having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive paste composition comprises silver powder, a heat-hardenable component, and a solvent. The heat-hardenable component contains bisphenol-A epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent of 2000-3500 g/eq, glycidyl type epoxy alcohol of polyhydric alcohol group having an epoxy equivalent of 1000 g/eq or less and a viscosity coefficient of 10-100 mPa.second, and a curing agent. The glycidyl type epoxy resin of polyhydric alcohol group is alkyldiol group component of formula (1) or polyethyleneglycol group component of formula (2). The weight mix ratio of bisphenol-A epoxy resin and glycidyl type epoxy resin of polyhydric alcohol group is 1:1-1:3.    n=3-9.
NOVELTY - A lithium polymer battery has a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode. The battery comprises a gel electrolyte containing an organic compound (1), a solvent, and a cross-linking polymer. The negative electrode comprises a graphite material as an active material in a layer (a1) having electrode density of 1.35-1.65 g/cm3.    USE - Lithium polymer battery is used as power supply for mobile machine.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium polymer battery has excellent cyclic characteristics and electroconductivity, and suppresses cell swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium polymer battery has a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode. The battery comprises a gel electrolyte containing an organic compound of formula (1), a solvent, and a cross-linking polymer. The negative electrode comprises a graphite material as an active material in a layer (a1) having electrode density of 1.35-1.65 g/cm3.    Z = halo, 1-10C optionally substituted alkyl, polyfluoroalkyl, 4-20C optionally substituted cyclic hydrocarbyl, or XR5;    X = oxygen, sulfur or NR6;    R6 = H or 1-10C optionally substituted alkyl;    R5 = 4-20C optionally substituted cyclic hydrocarbyl;    n = 0-4;    A1 = oxygen, sulfur or NR7;    A2 = oxygen, sulfur or NR8;    R7, R8 = H, halo, 1-10C optionally substituted alkyl or 4-20C optionally substituted cyclic hydrocarbyl, R7 and R8 optionally bond to form ring;    L = single bond or methylene;    M = boron or phosphorus;    B1,B2 = carbonyl, optionally substituted alkylene or perfluoro alkylene;and    m = 1-3.    When M is boron, 2m+n is 4.    When M is phosphorus, 2m+n is 6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of positive electrode of lithium polymer battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Active material application portion (3)    Active material non-coating portion (4)    Active material single-spread portion (5)
NOVELTY - An electrical energy producing power unit comprises battery of photovoltaic cells exposed to collect solar rays, electrically controlled hydrogen and water flow control valves, and energy storage device. Energy is fed into hydrogen producing cell to produce hydrogen used in open combustion to heat water to steam using a hydrogen burner. The power unit is attached to a closed circuit boiler containing low boiling point chemical containing water carrying conduits producing steam.    USE - Unit for producing electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy generating unit has flexibility of size to be of any capacity, has the capacity to expand innovation and integrate into large scale applications, has the ability of coupling multiple units in series, and has the ability to be integrated into multiple shapes and product design applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrical energy producing power unit comprises battery of photovoltaic cells exposed to collect solar rays, electrically controlled hydrogen and water flow control valves, and energy storage device. Energy is fed into hydrogen producing cell to produce hydrogen used in open combustion to heat water to steam using a hydrogen burner. The power unit is attached to a closed circuit boiler containing low boiling point chemical containing water carrying conduits producing steam. A rotating multi vane turbine is coupled to an electrical alternator/generator to produce electrical current which is fed into an inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sequential view of the energy generating system.
NOVELTY - Composite electrolyte comprises hollow particle (28) of fine metal oxides and electrolyte in 1:1000-2:1 ratio. Outside diameter of the hollow particle is 50 nm-100 mu m. Average particle diameter of the fine metal oxide is 1 nm-10 mu m. Average skin depth of the hollow particle is 10 nm-10 mu m.    USE - Composite electrolyte for use in dye-sensitized solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte accelerates transmission of ion diffusion, increases energy conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell, and improves mechanical strength and durability of solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell, which comprises a composite electrolyte, photoelectrode substrate and a counter electrode substrate; and    (2) a method for producing composite electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Light absorption layer (21)    Photoelectrode substrate (23)    Outer electrode substrate (25)    Platinum layer (26)    Hollow particle (28)    Sealing material (29)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises: a quantum dot layer (12) comprising several quantum dots; an electron conductor layer (16); a conjugated bridge molecule layer (14) disposed between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer; and a hole conductor layer (18) in contact with the quantum dot layer.    USE - As solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated bridge molecules improve electron transfer by reducing the energy barriers for electron transfer. The conjugated bridge molecule provides a conduit so that electrons that are ejected by the quantum dot can travel to the electron conductor; secures the quantum dot relative to the electron conductor and/or any other related structure; and improves the alignment of the quantum dots stereochemically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly comprising the quantum dot; the electron conductor; and the conjugated bridge molecule disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor, where the conjugated bridge molecule comprises a quantum dot anchor bonded to the quantum dot and an electron conductor anchor bonded to the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer (18)
NOVELTY - A poly p-phenylene vinylene is synthesized by adding monomer 1,4-sec-octyloxy-2,5-diphenyl acetylene, diphenyl-benzo pyrazine monomer, monomer quantity catalyst palladium 43-phenyl phosphate (4-10%) and monomer quantity catalyst cuprous iodide (0.5-10) into mixed solution in presence of nitrogen; heating solution at 70-80 degrees C with stirring after charging nitrogen; cooling to room temperature, dropping methanol and collecting sediment; dissolving sediment; depositing with methanol after filtering; collecting sediment and obtaining anhydrous chartreuse.    USE - Synthesis of poly p-phenylene vinylene for macromolecule photovoltaics material.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains poly p-phenylene vinylene with have better photo oxidation stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A poly p-phenylene vinylene is synthesized by adding monomer 1,4-sec-octyloxy-2,5-diphenyl acetylene, monomer 5,8-dibromo-2,3-diphenyl-benzo pyrazine, monomer quantity catalyst palladium 43-phenyl phosphate (4-10%) and monomer quantity catalyst cuprous iodide (0.5-10) with same mol number into mixed solution (preferably anhydrous triethylamine or anhydrous diisopropylamine and anhydrous toluene) in presence of nitrogen; heating solution at 70-80 degrees C with stirring for 24 hours after charging nitrogen for 1 hour; cooling to room temperature, dropping methanol whose volume is more than 3 times of reaction liquid and collecting sediment; dissolving sediment in toluene, tetrahydrofuran or chloroform whose volume is 0.2-2 times of reaction liquid; depositing with methanol after filtering; collecting sediment and obtaining anhydrous chartreuse forming (1,4-sec-octyloxy-2,5-diphenyl acetylene-(2, 3-diphenyl-benzo pyrazine-5,8-dibromo)) ethynylene.
NOVELTY - The safety device has a case (2) consisting of left case portion (2a) and right case portion (2b). Hot-melt adhesive agents or double-sided adhesive tapes (1b) and resin made O rings (1a) placed between corresponding junctions of case portions are softened when temperature of battery within the case exceeds, such that the internal pressure within the case is made to flow case exterior through a small hole formed at the side of left case portion.    USE - Battery safety device e.g. for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The replacement of battery is easily enabled while safety of the battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of the battery safety device.    O ring (1a)    Adhesive agent (1b)    Case (2)    Left case portion (2a)    Right case portion (2b)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic panel (10) has photovoltaic cells that are arranged between a back plate (12) and a front sheet (20). The protective elements (26,28) extend along the edge of the front sheet without extending beyond an uppermost surface of the front sheet. The protective elements have lips (22,24) that extend from the back plate along the edge of the front sheet.    USE - Photovoltaic panel of building element (claimed) such as roofing slate for building.    ADVANTAGE - The protective elements that protect the edge of the housing can obviate the need for housing or frame surrounding the panel and prevent the damage caused to the photovoltaic panel during installation and use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for installing photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of alternative photovoltaic panel.    Photovoltaic panel (10)    Back plate (12)    Front sheet (20)    Lips (22,24)    Protective elements (26,28)
NOVELTY - The element (16) has a thin layer module (1) fixed with a rear side on a supporting body that is angled at side edges so that the supporting body is stabilized against the deformation in a direction shifted to the side edges. L-shaped and U-shaped aligned side edges are folded opposite to each other. A free side of a folding is aligned parallely under a rear side of the element and is aligned at a distance to the supporting body. The supporting body is made up of reinforced plastic and thin sheet. A profile (3) includes an extension for hanging the angled side edges.    USE - Photovoltaic element i.e. electrically connected laminate, for use in a solar power station.    ADVANTAGE - The thin layer module is fixed with the rear side on the carrying body that is angled at side edges so that the supporting body is stabilized against the deformation in the direction shifted to the side edges, thus creating the photovoltaic element in a cost effective and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for installing a carrier structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a carrier structure with a photovoltaic element.    Thin layer module (1)    Carrier profile (2)    Profile (3)    Thin film photovoltaic module (4)    Photovoltaic element (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a cable (10) i.e. earth cable, provided with a cable insulation (12), and measuring element (14) i.e. shunt, measuring an electric current flowing via the cable. An electronic system (20) scans the electric current over a signal connection (26). The cable insulation is formed such that the cable insulation partially encloses the measuring element and/or the electronic system. The electronic system and/or the measuring element are arranged in a frame (22) made of plastic. The measuring element is electrically conductively connected with the cable by connecting elements (16, 18).    USE - Device for determining an electric current flowing a cable i.e. earth cable (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cable insulation is formed such that the cable insulation partially encloses the measuring element and/or the electronic system, thus protecting the device from environmental influences, such as humidity, and serving the isolation of the electronic system. The measuring element is electrically conductively connected with the cable by connecting elements, thus improving the tightness and flexibility of the installation position. The utilization of the cable insulation assists a simple and cost effective manufacturing of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric current determining device arranged at an end of a cable.    Cable (10)    Cable insulation (12)    Measuring element (14)    Connecting elements (16, 18)    Electronic system (20)    Frame (22)    Signal connection (26)
NOVELTY - The low orbital satellite has batteries which are energized by solar panels placed in its base that receives sunlight using several rotating reflective mirrors placed on ground. Several wind turbines provided with mylar spinning blades are connected with conducting cables, for generating power to the plasma laser that sends or receives data at high speed through light fiber optic cables.    USE - Low orbital satellite. Can also be used in floating camera used for outdoor events like football games, etc., and outdoor musical festivals.    ADVANTAGE - High-speed data communication can be easily achieved by low orbital satellite powered by solar panels.
NOVELTY - A fuel sensor has a sensing element, a common electrode (14-2) and fuel cell spacer (15) having an acidic electrolyte and provided between sensing element and electrode. Sensing element has primary gas diffusing electrode (702) for sensing acetylene, and secondary gas diffusing electrode (704) for sensing hydrogen and spaced apart from primary electrode. Sensing element has specific ratio of area of electrode (702) in relation to area of electrode (704). Electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, fused silica and/or water. Spacer contains polypropylene.    USE - Fuel sensor is used for detecting presence of acetylene and/or hydrogen in fluid, such as insulating fluid and dielectric oil used in transformer e.g. power transformer, auto transformer, instrument transformer, arc furnace transformer, rectifier transformer, distribution transformer, tap changer and oil-field power cable.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel sensor accurately enables detection of presence of acetylene and hydrogen contained in fluid, and has excellent sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical sensing element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of sensor.    Common electrode (14-2)    Fuel cell spacer (15)    Detecting electrodes (702,704)    Graphite paper layer (720)    Platinum-carbon layer (722)    Overlayer (724)    Membrane layer (732)    Bold layer (734)
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 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 - The module (100) has a transparent solar cell (200) which has a transparent substrate (40) such as glass substrate and plastic substrate with surfaces. A transparent solar cell portion (80) is located on one surface of the substrate. An optical filter (30) is provided on the solar cell.    USE - Transparent solar cell module installed in external wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the optical filter is provided, the color standard of the transparent solar cell is limited and the sunlight spectrum distortion is alleviated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the transparent solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (40)    Photoelectric conversion layer (60)    Transparent solar cell portion (80)    Transparent solar cell module (100)    Transparent solar cell (200)
NOVELTY - 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 method involves charging a battery to a reference voltage, where the reference voltage is less than a maximum voltage of the battery. A voltage of the battery is determined whether the voltage exceeds a maximum voltage. A determination of the voltage of the battery is made that the voltage exceeds the reference voltage. Temperature of the battery is determined whether the temperature exceeds predetermined temperature. A power source (302) e.g. solar cell, is utilized for providing power to charge the battery.    USE - Method for float charging battery such as lithium polymer cell, a lithium ion cell and a lithium phosphate cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method accommodates additional safety features such as over-voltage, over-current, and temperature protection, and allows a limited current to charge the battery to a specified target voltage below the battery's maximum allowable voltage, thus increasing shelf life and longevity of the battery. The microprocessor can directly shut off the linear regulator to prevent overcharging or dangerous conditions of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a circuit for float charging a battery comprising a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery float charging circuit using an operational amplifier.    Comparators (CP1, CP2)    Battery float charging circuit (300)    Power source (302)    Microprocessor (306)    Battery output unit (308)
NOVELTY - The system (400) has a battery charging system charging a battery pack (403) of an electric vehicle. A battery cooling system (405) cools the battery pack of the electric vehicle. The battery cooling system maintains the battery pack within a preset temperature range in a mode when the battery charging system is not coupled to an external charging power source (413). A selecting unit e.g. rotating switch, selects a preferred mode from charging and operational modes, where the charging and operational modes utilize cut-off voltages and temperature ranges.    USE - Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car, multi-mode battery charging and operating system. Uses include but are not limited to a lithium ion battery such as lithium iron phosphate battery and lithium cobalt oxide battery, lithium ion polymer battery, nickel metal hydride battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, nickel zinc battery and silver zinc battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the end user to optimize performance, reliability, lifetime and cost of the hybrid electric vehicle for a desired mode of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for setting charging and operational modes of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle multi-mode battery charging and operating system.    Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle multi-mode battery charging and operating system (400)    Battery pack (403)    Battery cooling system (405)    External charging power source (413)    Electric motor (417)
NOVELTY - The lamp has an emitting circuit powered by a storage battery and placed inside a closed transparent/semitransparent lamp shade. A base is horizontally attached at a bottom part of the lamp shade. The base is formed with a closed plug hole that is equipped with a rubber plug, and the closed plug hole is formed opposite to a switch and a charging interface of the emitting circuit. The lamp shade is a combination of upper and lower divided bodies or left and right divided bodies through sealing, where the lamp shade is made of crystal or plastic.    USE - Safe and colorful above-water lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is simple in structure with safe, convenient and colorful usage. The lamp is sealed and thrown in the water and the lamp immediately floats on the water, and convenient to carry so as to utilize in various occasions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a safe and colorful above-water lamp.
NOVELTY - The storage can apparatus (1) has a cartridge (11), filter (12), ball valve (13), pressure regulator (14), flow regulator (15) and a connecting pipeline (16). The flow regulator adjusts the exit flow rate of hydrogen fuel discharged from the cartridge. A connecting pipeline between flow regulator and polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), transfers the hydrogen fuel to PEFC.    USE - Hydrogen storage can apparatus for storing and transferring MOF material to fuel cell such as PEFC (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric potential value of predetermined output power can be maintained stably, and the contamination with respect to the pipeline can be prevented based on consumption of MOF material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen storage can apparatus.    Hydrogen storage can apparatus (1)    Cartridge (11)    Filter (12)    Ball valve (13)    Pressure regulator (14)    Flow regulator (15)    Connecting pipeline (16)
NOVELTY - A top cover is installed at the upper end of a bulb. A wire hole is formed in the top cover. A cone-shaped shield is provided in the lower end of the lamp. A wire hole is formed in the lower end of the lamp. The battery, current-conducting sheet, rubber sheet and bulb are installed in the lamp.    USE - Fishing lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The inconvenience caused during fishing is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fishing lamp.
NOVELTY - The reflector (1) has a mirror (5) without copper layer laminated to a supporting sheet (7) by a bonding material unit (6). Edges of the mirror provide a portion for forming a major part of height of the unit (6) and close to the sheet (7) with an edge protection (8). The edge protection is made of a material of silicone, polyurethane and acrylic, where the protection is different from the bonding material unit. The bonding material is made of an acrylic resin, acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, acetate based polymer film, PVC film, ionomer-based films and thermoplastic urethane film.    USE - Solar energy reflector for use in a solar power plant. Uses include but are not limited to parabolic trough power plant, central tower power plant i.e. heliostat power plant, dish collector and Fresnel reflector power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector has better edge corrosion resistance, thus increasing the lifetime of the reflector in low cost manner. The reflector edge protection has chemical neutrality, resistance for UV ray, and flexibility and elasticity. The reflector is easy to manufacture. The supporting sheet is slightly greater in size than the mirror, and the mirror is bonded to the supporting sheet such that projecting margins extend and help in supporting the edge protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar energy reflector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar energy reflector.    Solar energy reflector (1)    Mirror (5)    Bonding material unit (6)    Supporting sheet (7)    Edge protection (8)
NOVELTY - The system has an insulation layer that is provided as a perforated hard foam insulation plate (1). Heat flow is accelerated towards a wall accumulator that is provided as a high loaded solar thermal detector. The insulation plate consists of rigid polystyrene foam and polystyrene, and a cell structure consists of resin hard foam. The thickness of the insulation layer is equal to that of the insulation valve of the plate, and hole density corresponds from 5 percentage to 15 percentage of the flat surface. The insulation layer is permeable to air without skewed punch hole.    USE - Solar thermal insulation composite system for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the transmission heat loss of the building, absorbs the hitting of the solar radiation to the considerable degree, and ensures the low-loss solar heat discharge toward the wall memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar thermal insulation composite system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Perforated hard foam insulation plate (1)    Wall retain anchor (2)    Adhesive mortar (3)    Reinforcement lattice (4)    Final coat (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has drain pipe (33) connected with ammonia-removal unit (5) for supplying ammonia containing water to water tank (35). The supplementary water supply tubes (6,13) are connected with the water tank, for supplying ammonia containing water from ammonia-removal unit to water vapor production unit (2). A water pipe (45) receives hot water from heat exchange water tank (39) and provides water to the water tank. An overflow piping (36) is provided in the water tank such that water level of the water tank, is lower than water level of heat exchange water tank.    USE - Hydrogen rich reformed-gas supply apparatus for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water level of water tank is maintained on a fixed level, hence pressurizing unit e.g. pump is not required for supplying water to water vapor production unit through supplementary water supply tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reformed-gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of reformed-gas supply apparatus.    Water vapor production unit (2)    Ammonia-removal unit (5)    Supplementary water supply tubes (6,13)    Drain pipe (33)    Water tank (35)    Overflow piping (36)    Heat exchange water tank (39)    Water pipe (45)
NOVELTY - An aqueous-based paste comprises a fluorine-containing ether carboxylic compound (1), a conductive support agent, a binder, and an electrode active material.    USE - Aqueous-based paste is used for electrical storage device (claimed), used as energy source for mobile telephone and vehicle-mounted electrical-storage-and-discharge energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous-based paste provides device having excellent adhesiveness, workability, accumulation property, heat resistance, reliability, cyclic characteristics and solvent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous-based paste comprises a fluorine-containing ether carboxylic compound of formula: Rf1ORf2COOA, a conductive support agent, a binder, and an electrode active material.    Rf1=1-5C perfluoroalkyl;    Rf2=linear fluorine-containing alkylene optionally substituted by oxygen of ether property or 1-3C perfluoroalkyl group;and    A=H, alkali metal or NH4.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material comprises polymeric cross-linked component having tertiary amine structure and hydroxyl-type quaternary ammonium salt structure in the cross-linked structure.    USE - Solid electrolyte material for solid electrolyte and anionic exchange film used in solid-fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material has excellent heat-resistant decomposability and ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode tab (4) that extends from a negative electrode plate and penetrates an intermediate insulation polymeric board (5) provided between an electrode winding device (1) and a battery cover (6). The external negative electrode terminal (8) and edge portion of negative electrode tab are connected with each other, so that the main structure of battery cover is penetrated. The lower end of the external negative electrode terminal and the edge portion of negative electrode tab are connected with each other.    USE - Square sealing battery for use as power supply of electronic device such as mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The internal short circuit of the battery caused by the contact of negative electrode tab and the battery armored can is prevented, so that the reliability of the battery is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of square sealing battery.    Electrode winding device (1)    Negative electrode tab (4)    Intermediate insulation polymeric board (5)    Battery cover (6)    External negative electrode terminal (8)
NOVELTY - A sticker composition comprises ethylene-propylene diene rubber (EPDM) with Mooney viscosities of 40-100 at 100 degrees C, ethylene (50-62 wt.%), diene (2-10 wt.%), carbon black and organic peroxide.    USE - Sticker composition for electroconductive, sheet-like and compound porous body used for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has moderate mechanical physical properties and outstanding chemical resistance and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - Solar cell comprises electrode film which contains metal electrodes (23) on a transparent film (21), transparent electrode thin film (22), photoelectric transducer (25) which opposes the surface of silicon photoelectric transducer, cured material of heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) or electroconductive fine particles filled in the gap between the metal electrodes.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent adhesiveness and durability and can be manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrodes (23)    Heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - An organic thin-film solar cell has oxide semiconductor layer, organic-semiconductor layer, conductive polymer layer and collector electrode layer formed on transparent electrode layer. The oxide semiconductor layer is amorphous titanium oxide layer. The organic-semiconductor layer contains 6,6-phenyl-61C-butyric-acid methyl ester and poly-3-hexyl-thiophene. The conductive polymer layer contains poly-3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonate. The collector electrode layer is gold electrode layer. The transparent electrode layer is indium-tin-oxide electrode layer.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin-film solar cell has excellent durability, performance, favorable photoelectric conversion property and high temperature and humidity property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing panel having hot-melt-type material containing wax and moisture-containing trapping agent containing organometallic compound or inorganic oxide powder.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar water tank (11), a solar water inlet and outlet faucet (8) and a solar air inlet water faucet (16), where one of three interfaces (1) is connected with the faucet, and another interface (2) is connected with an air inlet pipe (10). A third interface (3) is connected with a solar water inlet and outlet pipeline (12). A rubber valve clack (4) is connected with a transmission part (5). The transmission part is connected with a synchronous motor (7) and a reset spring (6). A rain-proof cover (9) is equipped outside the synchronous motor and the reset spring.    USE - Pipeline emptying device i.e. auxiliary device, for use in a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple, compact and reasonable in structure, convenient to use, and has long service life, steady and reliable performance. The device provides empty cold water in pipeline of a solar water heater, which reduces pipeline emptying function of human. The device is convenient for market promotion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pipeline emptying device.    Interfaces (1-3)    Rubber valve clack (4)    Transmission part (5)    Reset spring (6)    Synchronous motor (7)    Solar water inlet and outlet faucet (8)    Rain-proof cover (9)    Air inlet pipe (10)    Solar water tank (11)    Solar water inlet and outlet pipeline (12)    Solar air inlet water faucet (16)
NOVELTY - The card has a panel equipped with a display screen trough and connected with a bottom plate by buckles. A display screen is embedded in the display screen trough, and a lower bottom surface of the display screen and an upper surface of a circuit board are connected by glue partially. An upper surface of a function key is exposed on an upper surface of the panel by a function key slot in the panel. A rubber mat is equipped between a lower bottom surface of the function key and the circuit board, and a lithium battery is embedded in a battery slot of the circuit board.    USE - Intelligent public transport card for use in a card sweeping device of a bus.    ADVANTAGE - The technique of computer embedded system is utilized on the base of the card, so as to make the card intellectualized and humanized. The card has the functions of arrival prompt, time display and lighting at night in addition to the functions of card sweeping and fees deduction, and meets the requirement of the passengers in riding the bus. The card has low manufacturing cost, strong function, adaptability to the requirement of social development and wide market prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an intelligent public transport card.
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a front part provided with an air-sucking head (3). A joint between the head and a pot (1) is set with a clamp groove (10), where the pot is made from plastic material. A back end of the head is set with an air-sucking device (4). An inner side of the device is provided with a control circuit (5) and a battery (6). The control circuit and the battery are connected via electric wires. An outer side surface of the device is set with a control switch (7) that is electrically connected with the control circuit in the device.    USE - Electronic air-sucking cupping device for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to operate, safe to use, cheap to manufacture, simple in structure and energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electronic air-sucking cupping device.    Pot (1)    Electronic air-sucking cupping device (2)    Air-sucking head (3)    Air-sucking device (4)    Control circuit (5)    Battery (6)    Control switch (7)    Clamp groove (10)
NOVELTY - The hopper has a liquid passing tube equipped in a water nozzle, where the hopper is made of plastic material or non-metal material. An external side of the hopper is equipped with a handle and an inner wall of the hopper is equipped with a ruler. An upper part of the liquid passing tube is larger than a lower part of the liquid passing tube, and equipped with a liquid hole. The lower part of the liquid passing tube is stretched out of the water nozzle, and sleeved in a float. An external circle of a liquid nozzle is equipped with a retaining ring.    USE - Liquid feeding hopper for a battery jar.    ADVANTAGE - The hopper provides convenience for the user to identify the liquid level in the battery. The hopper prevents the electric liquid from overflowing, and improves the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a liquid feeding hopper.
NOVELTY - The cover has a cover body (1) that is a cylindrical shell made from transparent plastic material, and a stop cover (2) placed at two ends of the cover body, respectively. A metal small stop sheet (3) is provided at a central position of the stop cover and includes an inner side fixedly connected with a spring (4). A small handle (5) is equipped at a central position of an external surface of the cover body and made from soft material.    USE - Battery cover for a MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player and a radio.    ADVANTAGE - The cover allows people to place the battery in the cover body, cover the stop cover at two ends, and place the battery in the devices, such as MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player and a radio. The battery can be taken out by picking the small handle, thus allowing people to select different battery covers according to different types of the batteries. The cover has simple structure, convenient usage and reasonable configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cover.    Cover body (1)    Stop cover (2)    Metal small stop sheet (3)    Spring (4)    Small handle (5)
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 - A photovoltaic device comprises a substrate (512), a semiconductor layer, and a textured metal silicide layer (516) disposed between the substrate and the semiconductor layer. The photovoltaic device further comprises a metal layer disposed between the substrate and the metal silicide layer. The metal silicide layer forms the backside reflector of the photovoltaic device. The semiconductor layer is doped with a first dopant (preferably boron), and where the first dopant is a trivalent ionic species. The semiconductor layer and metal silicide layer are patterned into photovoltaic cells.    USE - As a photovoltaic device (claimed), used for fabricating solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The silicide forms a low resistivity back-side ohmic contact with the semiconductor layer. This results in a low cost, flexible, high efficiency, thin film solar cell device. The formation of a uniform silicide reduces defects at the metal-silicide boundary, since dangling bonds are passivated at the metal-silicon interface by the formation of intermetallic silicide compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of photovoltaic device.    Substrate (512)    Metal film (514)    Metal silicide layer (516)    N-type semiconductor layer (518)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing two sides of an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) thin film layer (2) and a sealing surface of a backboard (1) i.e. Tedlar (RTM: polyvinylfluoride) compound film, by a plasma jet to remove the dust and the moisture on the sealing surfaces of the backboard, the thin film layer (2), a crystalline silicon solar cell sheet or battery pack (3), an EVA thin film layer (4) and a glass (5) to clear the surface, change a micro-structure of the surface and improve the activity. A processing temperature of the plasma jet is 150-300 degrees centigrade.    USE - Method for packing a crystalline silicon solar cell/battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the adhesion among the glass, the ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), the battery strings and the backboard material, so as to improve the yield and usage time of the battery product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The backboard, the two thin film layers, the crystalline silicon solar cell sheet or battery pack and the glass are arranged based on a packing sequence and placed in a laminating machine to be laminated to finish a sealing technique of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded of a crystalline silicon solar cell/battery.    Backboard (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate thin film layers (2, 4)    Crystalline silicon solar cell sheet/battery pack (3)    Glass (5)
NOVELTY - A propelling unit and a tail handle compound driving mechanism propel an imitating fish by swinging in a horizontal surface in reciprocating manner, in water. A swiveling mechanism converts the fish-imitating swim into dolphin-imitating swim. A wheel propeller/flipper mechanism continuously swivels to drive the robot to advance and retreat in land. Two liquid sensors are arranged at the head and the propelling unit, to sense the environment in real time.    USE - Multi-mode amphibious robot.    ADVANTAGE - The motion speed of robot in both water and land is increased with barrel leaping ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of multi-mode amphibious robot.
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 reflective or refractive secondary optics (100) has a reflector with the sunlight turned to an incident aperture and the semiconductor component is turned to exit aperture. The reflector has an enclosing projection (6). The secondary optics has a coating of alumina and reflector interior has a protective coating which contains alumina, silicon carbide or silicon oxide.    USE - Reflective or refractive secondary optics for focusing sunlight on semiconductor components.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective or refractive secondary optics has a reflector with the sunlight turned to an incident aperture and the semiconductor component is turned to exit aperture, and hence ensures smaller beam deflection and decreases chromatic aberration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a light absorbing or light emitting semiconductor component, which has secondary optics; and    (2) a method for the production of a semiconductor component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reflective or refractive secondary optics.    Projection (6)    Interconnections (12,12')    Interconnecting pad (13)    Secondary optics (100)    Semiconductor components (200)
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 electrode has a transparent conduction layer fixed on a substrate, and a noble metal layer positioned at an upper side of the conduction layer. An adhesion layer is arranged between the conduction layer and the noble metal layer. The substrate is selected from one among glass, ceramics, stainless steel, polyethylene terephthalate, polyimide, polypropylene, triacetyl cellulose, and polycarbonate. The conduction layer is made of indium tin oxide or fluorine-doped tin oxide. The noble metal layer is adhered to a particle shaped island structure on the adhesion layer.    USE - Platinum opposing electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed), in a fuel sense solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves cohesive property of the noble metal layer by forming the adhesion layer between the transparent conduction layer and the noble metal layer, thus reducing the surface resistance and electron exchange resistance of the entire electrode, and increasing the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell due to the resistance degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell    (2) a method of manufacturing a platinum opposing electrode for a fuel sense solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a platinum opposing electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - Metal cobalt nanoparticles are prepared by one-stage electrochemical reduction method comprising combining cathode sheet, an anode sheet, electrolyte solution and isolating film in chemical reactor with lithium battery structure. The cathode sheet comprises cathode material including metal lithium. The anode sheet comprises anode material comprising micron-size cobalt oxide. Nanoparticles of metal cobalt are generated via reduction of the cobalt oxide by metal lithium in the electrochemical discharging process of the lithium battery, and are obtained via separation.    USE - Method for preparing metal cobalt nanoparticles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, convenient to carry out and easy to operate, and can prepare cobalt nanoparticles having good dispersivity, narrow granularity distribution and uniform appearance.
NOVELTY - The tile has a solar generating element provided with an anode wire and a cathode wire. A back surface of the solar generating element is provided with a water flow passage. A metallic bottom frame is installed below the passage. Polyurethane is filled between the metallic bottom frame and the passage. An integrated side of the solar generating element is provided with a frame. The anode wire and the cathode wire of the solar generating element are respectively connected to an anode plug and a cathode socket of the frame. The solar generating element is assembled by multiple solar batteries.    USE - Integrated photovoltaic opto-thermal tile.    ADVANTAGE - The tile enables plugging an opening of the water flow passage by silica gel with a plug made of age-proof plastic so as to avoid leakage of water. The ends of the water flow passage are installed with male-female sockets, which are respectively made of copper plated with silver for resisting aging and conducting of the tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an integrated photovoltaic opto-thermal tile.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a surface layer (1), an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar battery layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a backboard layer (5) stacked from top to bottom and packaged together. The surface layer and the backboard layer are made of high-intensity low-iron toughened glass, where the high-intensity low-iron toughened glass is a high-transmittance frosted toughened glass or high-transmittance smooth toughened glass.    USE - Solar battery assembly for use in a glass curtain wall of a large building.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has aesthetic appearance, better day-lighting effect, wind resistance and hail prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar battery layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Backboard layer (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a surface layer (1), an upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar battery layer (3), a lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4) and a backboard layer (5) stacked from top to bottom and packaged. The surface layer is made of a black polyvinyl fluoride composite film, and the backboard is made of a high-intensity low-iron toughened glass e.g. high-transmittance frosted toughened glass or high-transmittance smooth toughened glass.    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has good light-shielding effect and good hail suppression property, can replace roof tile, and can be utilized at various complex and bad weather conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded sectional view of a solar battery assembly.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar battery layer (3)    Lower ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Backboard layer (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a square shaped frame connecting piece installed in a middle part of a frame that is utilized for fixing a solar panel. An angle of 20-60 degrees is formed between a plane and a bottom part of a solar panel slot. A frame slot is provided with small holes. Upper and lower edges of the frame connecting piece are provided with slots for fixing the frame. A fastening bolt is installed on the frame connecting piece and an angle connecting piece, which is L-shaped, T-shaped or crossed. A U-shaped water-proof rubber gasket is provided in the frame.    USE - Solar panel frame structure.    ADVANTAGE - The angle connecting pieces can connect and fix the solar panel and the frame. The fastening bolt can fix the frame connecting piece and the angle connecting piece. The water-proof rubber is used for buffering and fastening the solar panel, and preventing liquid material such as rain water, from permeating in the frame. The frame has high installation flexibility, wide application range and better tightness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar panel frame structure.
NOVELTY - An oligopolymer is new.    USE - An oligopolymer of formula (I) for perfluorocyclobutyl ether used for preparing optical material, airplane dope, organic light emitting diode, or a proton exchange film material of battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oligopolymer of formula (I) is new.    R1 = -F, -OCF=CF2, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkoxy, or phenyl;    R2 = -B(OH)2, formula (1), or formula (2);    n = 1-10; and    m = 1-100.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an intermediate for the oligopolymer, of formula (3); and    (2) a method for preparing an oligopolymer (I).
NOVELTY - A porous self-supporting polyaniline film is prepared by dispersing aniline monomer, organic dye and supporting electrolyte in mole ratio of 1-6:0.005-0.1:1-10 into acidic aqueous solution to obtain solution A, subjecting solution A in electrochemical synthesis to produce polyaniline film in electrolysis tank with three electrodes, peeling off polyaniline from electrodes, extracting using acetone solution for 36-48 hours and drying in vacuum mode.    USE - Preparation of porous self-supporting polyaniline film for full-solid rechargeable battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains film which has good mechanical property and electric property.
NOVELTY - A self-supporting poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) porous membrane is prepared by dispersing monomer of 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene, organic dye and supporting electrolyte in aqueous solution in mole ratio of 1-6:0.05-0.1:2-10 to obtain solution A, subjecting solution A in electrochemical synthesis under protection of 0 degrees C of nitrogen, peeling off poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene), extracting in acetone solution for 36-48 hours and drying in vacuum.    USE - Preparation of self-supporting poly (3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) porous membrane for solar cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains membrane with perfect mechanical property and electrical property.
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises 70-80 wt.% of mixed solvent, which includes two solvents, 20-30 wt.% of inorganic nanoparticle powder, 5-5 wt.% of binder, dispersion medium and an additive. The solvent is used as solar battery absorber. The mixed solvent has the boiling point of 70-120 degrees C and the steam pressure difference is 100-300 mm of mercury.    USE - Paste composition for use in copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) system solar battery absorber for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition prevents the crack caused during solvent evaporation time, minimizes or prevents current leakage of the solar battery and enables to manufacture solar battery of high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The 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 - Solar cell single crystal ingot cutting involves placing an ingot (I) in a cutting jig, which is connected with a solar battery. The solar battery rapidly squares to multiple circular ingots and increases productivity through axial direction wire prepared on the top of seating jig. An axial direction wire is dropped, which cuts brick to form the ingot.    USE - Method for cutting solar cell single crystal ingot.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell single crystal ingot cutting method reduces the process time required for the cutting operation and improves the treatment quantity of the ingot cut, in which workability and productivity are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ingot.    Ingot (I)
NOVELTY - The window has an aluminum section window frame covered around a glass window. The glass window is an integral assembly of ultra-white patterned toughened glass with pile fabric, ethylene and vinyl acetate copolymer, a cell unit and a common toughened glass. The pile fabric of the ultra-white patterned toughened glass faces the facade of the cell unit. An edge of two layers of the toughened glass is sealed in the aluminum section window frame. A lead-out wire of the cell unit extends out of the common toughened glass.    USE - Multifunctional solar cell window for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The window is safe to use, inexpensive, and does not cause damage to the building. The window has wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional solar cell window.
NOVELTY - The structure has a circular bracket (2) placed on an upper surface of a substrate (1), where the bracket is arranged vertically through a binder layer (5) made of epoxy resin. An outside wall of the bracket is provided with a gel filling channel (9) e.g. gel filling groove, connected through an inner hole (6). An upper surface of the substrate is circled by the inner hole provided with an electricity transmission electrode (13) that is connected with a generating silicon sheet (4). The substrate is fixedly connected with a conductive pin (11) conducted with the electrode.    USE - Packaging structure for an efficient energy-saving focusing solar generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure provides the efficient energy-saving function to the focusing solar generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a packaging structure.    Substrate (1)    Circular bracket (2)    Generating silicon sheet (4)    Binder layer (5)    Inner hole (6)    Gel filling channel (9)    Conductive pin (11)    Electricity transmission electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The assembly has four direct reflectors and a solar battery assembly part (3), which are arranged in a double U-shaped structure. Multiple indirect reflectors are arranged on neutral gear area of the direct reflectors, where each indirect reflector is provided with a secondary reflector (9). A one-time reflector (10) is installed in a side part of the assembly part and the gear place of the direct reflector, where the one-time reflector reflects the sunshine upwardly onto the secondary reflector. A base plate is made of aluminum alloy having aluminum tri-oxide surface.    USE - Double-U shaped secondary reflection condensing solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a double-U shaped secondary reflection condensing solar battery assembly.    Condenser (1)    Solar battery assembly (3)    Secondary reflector (9)    One-time reflector (10)
NOVELTY - The dedicated back-seal film has PET thin film layer (1) which is arranged in middle portion, and is provided with upper and lower surfaces. The upper and lower surfaces of PET thin film layer are coated with fluorocarbon coating layers (2).    USE - Dedicated back-seal film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a dedicated back-seal film that does not need adhesives among layers. Suppresses delaminating of back-seal film while providing easy treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of dedicated back-seal film for solar cell.    PET thin film layer (1)    Fluorocarbon coating layers (2)
NOVELTY - The fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane comprises a fluorine base layer made of fluoride bearing transparent material. A membrane forming layer of fluorosilicone or silicon titanium is disposed on the surface of the fluorine base layer. The fluorine base layer is a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), ethylene tetra fluoro ethylene (ETFE) or tetraethylene hexa propylene vinulidene fluoride (THV) base layer.    USE - Fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane with medium surface energy.    ADVANTAGE - Membrane forming layer is formed from fluorosilicone or silicon titanium, thus enhancing scratch resistance of outer surface of face membrane, increasing cohesive property of inner surface with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and improving transparency of face membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fluoride bearing solar cell face membrane.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a covering film (110) which covers rear surface of a substrate film (130) through an adhesive layer (120). An interconnection bar (161) is arranged at the ends of the substrate film and connected to electrode of solar cell units (100) arranged on a thin film substrate. A bypass diode (140) is arranged at a lead-out end of a solar cell component. The electrodes of the bypass diode are respectively connected to the interconnection bar.    USE - Flexible thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the flexible thin film solar cell is reduced and large amount of power can be generated efficiently by the solar cell at suitable environment temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flexible thin film solar cell.    Solar cell unit (100)    Covering film (110)    Adhesive layer (120)    Substrate film (130)    Bypass diode (140)    Interconnection bar (161)
NOVELTY - Anti-adhesive plastic film comprises two surfaces. The former surface has embossed patterns and the latter surface has frosted patterns. The particle size of the frosted pattern is larger than 400 meshes. The embossed patterns are pyramid, inverse pyramid, triangular pyramid, hemicycle or frosted shaped patterns. The film is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), where the value of vinyl acetate in the EVA is greater than 28%.    USE - Anti-adhesive plastic film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-adhesive plastic film is cost-effective, ensures that films do not bond each other, thus shortens the process, enables convenient application, increased efficiency and avoids use of paper during production process.
NOVELTY - A laminated film comprises fluoropolymer film, polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer, and back lining layer. The back lining layer is chosen from polyvinyl fluoride film, polyethylene-vinyl acetate film, aluminum thin film, laminate of polyvinyl fluoride film, laminate of aluminum foil and polytrimethylene terephthalate film, polymer layer and laminate of polytrimethylene terephthalate film. The polymer is chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and polytetrafluoroethylene.    USE - Laminated film is used for back plate of solar cell plate (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated film comprises a fluoropolymer film, polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer provided on main surface of fluoropolymer film, and back lining layer provided on main surface and in opposition to polytrimethylene terephthalate intermediated layer. The back lining layer chosen from polyvinyl fluoride film, polyethylene-vinyl acetate film, aluminum thin film, laminate of polyvinyl fluoride film, laminate of aluminum foil and polytrimethylene terephthalate film, polymer layer and laminate of polytrimethylene terephthalate film. The polymer is chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and polytetrafluoroethylene.
NOVELTY - Substrate comprises a flexible substrate and conductive film, which is deposited on surface of an adhesive layer. The flexible substrate is deposited with adhesive layer and conductive film on the surface of substrate. The adhesive layer is made of cationic ultraviolet setting adhesive, which is solidified by ultraviolet light. Raw materials of the cationic ultraviolet setting adhesive includes 90-99.5 wt.% of epoxy resin or modified epoxy resin, 0.4-8 wt.% of diluting agent and 0.1-3 wt.% of cationic photo-initiator.    USE - Substrate for use in flexible organic photoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has excellent smooth surface, solves the problem of bad attachment between conductive film and substrate due to low surface energy of the flexible substrate, and improves separation performance of substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate comprises a flexible substrate and conductive film, which is deposited on surface of an adhesive layer. The flexible substrate is deposited with adhesive layer and conductive film on the surface of substrate. The adhesive layer is made of cationic ultraviolet setting adhesive, which is solidified by ultraviolet light. Raw materials of the cationic ultraviolet setting adhesive include epoxy resin or modified epoxy resin, diluting agent and cationic photo-initiator. The diluting agent contains active epoxy resin diluting agent, cyclic ether, cyclic lactone and vinyl cyanide monomer. The cationic photo-initiator contains diaryliodonium salt and triaryl iodonium salt. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing substrate, which involves:    (A) washing the flexible substrate and drying washed flexible substrate;    (B) coating material of adhesive layer on surface of flexible substrate;    (C) preparing conductive film on substrate; and    (D) testing intrinsic parameter and photoelectric property of substrate.
NOVELTY - The system has a connecting plate at top of vertical column (3), that is connected with rotating structure using high-intensity bolts. The inclined adjusting rod with bolt holes at ends, is fixed on rotating structure and connecting plate, at side of column through bolts. A steel frame (5) is connected with array of battery components (1) through bracket lead rails (2). A tracking controller placed on vertical column, controls swing stem (6) of rocker arm, which is fixed to welding plate of rotating structure, based on detected solar energy direction.    USE - Solar tracking system for solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The tracking controller tracks direction of solar energy and changes direction of battery component array, so that solar cell component receives more solar light and generates more energy. The working efficiency of the battery component is increased, and construction cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar tracking system in the solar cell system.    Battery component (1)    Bracket lead rail (2)    Vertical column (3)    Steel frame (5)    Swing stem (6)
NOVELTY - An organic silicon polymer, formed by aggregating thermoplastic polymer and fluorescent powder containing oxygen, where molecular weight range of the organic silicon polymer component is 10000-25000 of carbon element, the fluorescent powder of granular oxidation synthesis substance introduced in the organic silicon polymer is from n-silicate, aluminate, phosphate-vanadate and sulfoxide; the weight ratio is 0.05-10%, and the organic silicon polymer is synthesized into luminescent conversion layer, and it is formed by combining with surface covering layer of silicon solar battery.    USE - The organic silicon polymer is useful for preparing a luminescent conversion layer, and a silicon solar battery (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a luminescent conversion layer, comprises organic silicon polymer containing fluorescent powder particle, and it is contacted with surface of solar battery of poly-silicon, single crystal silicon and amorphous silicon on surface layer with the form of covering layer, thickness of the covering layer is Delta =0.5-3.8 mg/cm2, the reflective coefficient R is smaller than 50%; and    (2) a silicon solar battery, comprising luminescent converter containing single crystal silicon, the formed luminescent converter comprises the luminescent conversion layer, dimension of the single crystal is 4-6 inches, thickness is Delta =180-360 mu m, the conversion efficiency exceeds 14%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the organic silicon polymer.
NOVELTY - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer is new.    USE - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer for use as a photolayer of solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer is easy and simple to prepare; has good planarity and high electron density; has absorption spectrum at 300-1000 nm of ultraviolet-visible and near infrared areas; has energy conversion efficiency that reaches 3%; and makes solar battery have an open-circuit voltage of 0.37-0.54 V under white light radiation (light intensity of 100 Mw/cm2), short circuit current of 6.69-13.8 mA/cm2, packing factor of 0.35-0.44, and energy conversion efficiency of 1-3%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dithienopyrrole containing donor-receptor type conjugated polymer of formula (I) is new.    R1=straight or branched chain 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cycloalkyl, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy Ph, or aryl;    R2-R3=H, 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cycloalkyl, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy, straight or branched chain 1-20C alkoxy Ph, or aryl;    X=one or more of 6 receptor monomer taking diazosulfide, thienopyrazine, naphthylenediimide or perylenediimide as structure units, e.g. formulae (II), (III) or (IV);    m=1-3;and    n=1-100.    R4-R9=R3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a photolayer of solar battery. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The holder has a connection apparatus for holding a battery charger and a cellular phone, where the holder is made of plastic. A scratch preventing equipment is provided in the holder for protecting the battery charger and the cellular phone.    USE - Hand phone i.e. cellular phone, gender holder for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cellular phone is charged through a universal serial bus (USB), and utilizes the internet through the USB, so that the usage of the cellular phone is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hand phone gender holder.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a thermal collector/exchanger plate (11) arranged between a supporting structure and a transparent covering sheet (35). A collector/exchanger consists of an extruded aluminum solar picking up plate (14) forming a set of longitudinal ducts (16). The supporting structure comprises two parallel supporting wood beams (12), where each beam is provided with a rigid intermediate metal profile (20). The plate is fixed above the metal profiles provided along the beams. A layer of thermo-insulating and transpiring material (13', 13'') is placed between and along the sides of the beams.    USE - Solar collector module for construction of a thermal or photovoltaic roof (claimed) of a building to produce electric energy or hot-water.    ADVANTAGE - The module enables building perfectly insulated roofs with safety characteristics and optimal thermo-hygrometric conditions of transpiration and aerification. The module has aeration openings to allow ventilation of the solar roof so as to avoid overheating and/or the formation of humidity. The module enables formation of real roofs with large spans. The module is thermally insulated, transpiring, ventilated, sound proofed, aseismatic and long lasting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a self-supporting roof for buildings, comprising a set of solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of a solar collector module.    Plate (11)    Parallel supporting wood beams (12)    Thermo insulating and transpiring material (13', 13'')    Solar picking up plate (14)    Longitudinal ducts (16)    Rigid intermediate metal profile (20)    Transparent covering sheet (35)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has solar cells (10) aligning in an arrangement direction, and a wiring member (11) electrically connecting the solar cells together. The solar cell includes a connection electrode (40) formed on a principal surface of a photoelectric conversion part. The member is bonded to a surface of the connection electrode by a resin adhesive (12) that includes a set of removed portions formed by removing the resin adhesive in a direction vertical to the principal surface of the part. The connection electrode is formed along the arrangement direction on the principal surface.    USE - Solar cell module for use in a house and a building.    ADVANTAGE - The module enables the wiring member to prevent the microscopic crack inside the resin adhesive in an effective manner. The module enables the formation of the convex parts in the surfaces of the electrodes such that the productivity of the module is maintained. The module reduces the stress in the arrangement directions inside the resin adhesive. The module enables the solar cells to convert clean inexhaustibly supplied solar light directly into electricity in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Solar cells (10)    Wiring member (11)    Resin adhesive (12)    Connection electrode (40)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet has an antistatic layer (7) which is formed on the surface of a base material. The surface-resistance value and thickness of the antistatic layer are in the range of 1x 107 to 5\ asterisk1012 and 100-400 micrometers, respectively. The base material is laminated with a polyester film (6).    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be protected effectively and reliably, so that the partial discharge voltage of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    White polyester film (5)    Polyester film (6)    Antistatic layer (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises mixture of high specific-surface area-type electrode catalyst comprising platinum or platinum alloy supported on high-specific-surface area-type carbon support having specific surface area of 400 m2/g or more and high crystalline electrode catalyst comprising platinum or platinum alloy support on high crystalline carbon support having specific surface area of 300 m2/g or less.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst provides fuel cell having high electric power generation performance and durability.
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 solar power generation device (1) has a condensing lens (40) which condenses sunlight for irradiating to the light receiving surface of a photovoltaic cell (10) mounted in a substrate (20). A lens support frame (30) supporting the condensing lens, is connected to the substrate such that the upper portion of frame is connected to lens and a lower flange (33) is provided around the outer periphery of the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Condensing type solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is radiated thermally by the simple structure and the light leakage can be prevented by using lens support frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the condensing type solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar power generation device (1)    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Substrate (20)    Lens support frame (30)    Flange (33)    Condensing lens (40)
NOVELTY - The respirator has a face mask (1) whose lower inner part is provided with an air inflating and exhausting device (2) that is connected with a control circuit (3) at an inner upper end of the mask. Two sides of a tail end of the mask are provided with vent holes (4). An inner side of the mask is provided with batteries (5). A surface of the mask is provided with an indicator light (6) and a control button (7). The indicator light and the control button are connected with the control circuit by wires. The tail end of the mask is provided with an external power supply interface (8).    USE - Artificial respirator.    ADVANTAGE - The respirator is simple to use, and convenient to carry. The respirator has aesthetic appearance, and can effectively control the output of the air stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an artificial respirator.    Face mask (1)    Air inflating and exhausting device (2)    Control circuit (3)    Vent holes (4)    Batteries (5)    Indicator light (6)    Control button (7)    External power supply interface (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a water fetcher (3) installed on a hot water outlet in bottom of a hot water tank (1), and a water feeder (4)installed on a water outlet of a float valve (5) in the hot water tank. A chain rope (6) of another float valve (7) penetrates through a center hole (18) in bottom of the water feeder. The water feeder is sleeved by a group of coaxial cylinders with different diameters, and a plastic sheet is fixed with a circular bottom part through a fixed point.    USE - Water pipeline evacuation device for a solar heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device drastically protects the pipeline from being frozen and blocked by performing evacuation to the water pipeline through the mixing valve by the water feeder and water fetcher when the tap water is closed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar heater water pipeline evacuation device.    Hot water tank (1)    Water fetcher (3)    Water feeder (4)    Float valves (5, 7)    Chain rope (6)    Center hole (18)
NOVELTY - The greenhouse has a roof so as to cover a main frame (1). The roof is inclined along the preset direction so as to receive the sunlight. A silicon solar battery (2) and a transparent glass of a pate type module are arranged on the roof, to adjust the transmittance of sunlight. A cleaning device with a water lift pump is mounted on the roof. The battery is connected to the photovoltaic array.    USE - Solar photovoltaic greenhouse for planting tomato.    ADVANTAGE - Since the silicon solar battery and transparent glass that are arranged on roof, the light transmittance property and the electricity generation process of the solar photovoltaic greenhouse are improved at reduced cost. The durability of the battery is improved by installing the cleaning device on the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar photovoltaic greenhouse.    Roof (1)    Silicon solar battery (2)
NOVELTY - The system has a flat cold-type heat exchanger arranged at a pipeline between an outlet end of an underground heat exchanger and an evaporator, and connected with a heat reservoir of a solar water heater, where a solar collector of the solar water heater is connected with the heat reservoir by a heat collecting pump. A thermal medium loop is formed by connecting an outlet of the heat reservoir with an inlet of the heat reservoir through the pipeline.    USE - Solar auxiliary heating ground source heat pump system.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the heat reservoir provides auxiliary refrigeration for the heat pump system in daylight, thus avoiding on-peak demand of electricity in daylight, and hence reducing power consumption and relieving stress on power supply of electrical network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar auxiliary heating ground source heat pump system.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a low-resistance thermal resistance structure (9) comprising a resistance card (9a) embedded into a hole of a circular plastic sheet (9b) made of epoxy resin. The resistance structure is set on the upper surface of a disc (1) comprising a lower projection (1a) with a flat end surface. A steel cover (8) is set on the resistance structure. A clapboard (4) comprising vent holes (4a) is connected with the lower projection. An insulating gasket (3) is set to clad the steel cover, disc, resistance structure and clapboard.    USE - Cap assembly of lithium ion cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cap assembly can be mounted integrally and the dislocation of the assemblies is prevented. The cap assembly is designed with low integral resistance and reliable operating property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cap assembly.    Disc (1)    Lower projection (1a)    Insulating gasket (3)    Clapboard (4)    Vent holes (4a)    Steel cover (8)    Thermal resistance structure (9)    Resistance card (9a)    Plastic sheet (9b)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage stabilizer unit whose output is separately transmitted to an interconnected power supply controller unit and a rechargeable battery through a charging distributor unit. The power supply controller unit is electrically connected to an alarm unit, where the power supply controller unit is electrically connected to a voltage stabilizing protector unit. An output end of the voltage stabilizing protector unit is electrically connected to a load. A wiring box is provided with an upper box and a body that are made of an aluminum alloy.    USE - Solar photovoltaic generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply controller unit can select a power supply source at the right time to improve energy utilization ratio. The alarm unit can inform the charging distributor unit and the rechargeable battery about power supply situation in time, sends a pre-warning prompt so as to adopt an emergent solution according to the pre-warning in time, and provides normal power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar photovoltaic generating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The seesaw (5) has an illumination unit (10) provided along an elongate member (15). A control unit controls or switches the illumination unit. The illumination unit is provided with a set of batteries. The elongate member and a base are made from tubular metal. The illumination unit is controlled by the control unit based on inclination of the elongate member. The control unit detects tilt of the elongate member.    USE - Seesaw for use in public places e.g. play park, play area and play ground, and in private places e.g. garden and yard.    ADVANTAGE - The illumination unit is provided along the elongate member, thus providing an improved seesaw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a seesaw.    Seesaw (5)    Illumination unit (10)    Elongate member (15)    Tubular members (35, 40)    Seats (80)
NOVELTY - The external battery pack comprises a protection circuit module including protection circuit and safety element that are connected to a lithium secondary battery through an electrical connection unit. A loop antenna for transmission and reception of radio frequency (RF) signal is connected to the protection circuit module, such that the loop antenna and protection circuit module are patterned within the inner surface of pack case.    USE - External battery pack for mobile phone and notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The process of mounting the loop antenna to the battery is simplified, while reducing the space required for mounting the loop antenna.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the loop antenna and protection circuit module patterned within inner surface of battery pack case.
NOVELTY - The system has an upper coating board (5) contacted to a lower part of a plate (6), and a gas outlet utilized to pass gas through a gas diffusion layer specimen. A plated surface task spot is installed at bottom of the upper coating board. An ohm meter connection terminal unit (71) is connected to an ohm meter (7). The task spot is comprised of a plating mold board (4), and the ohm meter is connected to a control box (1). A differential pressure measurement system is utilized to measure a differential pressure at an in-plane of the specimen, and slew plane is installed in the control box.    USE - Integrated multi-measurement system for measuring thickness, electric resistance and differential pressure of a gas diffusion layer of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively measure the physical property of gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated multi-measurement system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control box (1)    Plating mold board (4)    Upper coating board (5)    Plate (6)    Ohm meter (7)    Ohm meter connection terminal unit (71)
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 streetlight has a cylindrical unit cell electrically connected with a storage battery (130), and a display unit (170) connected with the storage battery. A controller (150) is connected to the storage battery. A lamp (120) is mounted at an internal space of a support (140) with the storage battery. The support is established on ground, and the storage battery is connected to a self-development unit. An electric power system line is coupled to a power supply unit for lighting the lamp. The unit cell is made of lithium-ion polymer, nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride.    USE - Storage battery embedded street light for use in a rooftop of building and a roof of housing.    ADVANTAGE - The streetlight improves the safety and maintainability, reduces the failure ratio of the storage battery, and minimizes the system electrical charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage battery embedded street light.    Lamp (120)    Storage battery (130)    Support (140)    Controller (150)    Display unit (170)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte added between titanium dioxide electrode of absorbed stain molecule and a counter electrode on an indium tin oxide basal plate, where the battery is coated with sealing resin. Evaporated or sputtered alumina and polymeric compound/P-shaped semiconductor material is provided with the counter electrode and the titanium dioxide electrode. Thickness of electronic compound inhibiting structure layer is adjusted. Thickness of a dye-sensitized nano-film ranges from 30 nanometers to 100 micrometers.    USE - Dye-sensitized nano-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high strength, low dielectric loss and stable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized nano-film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The organic solar cell comprises a substrate, a light transmissive electrode, a conductive polymer layer, a photoactive layer and a metal electrode. A particle dispersion type meta material is coated between the light transmissive electrode and the conductive polymer layer for controlling the optical absorption rate.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell comprises a particle dispersion type meta material, which is coated between the light transmissive electrode and the conductive polymer layer for controlling the optical absorption rate, and thus enables an increased optical absorption efficiency of the organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The driver has a handle shell whose front end is equipped with a transparent shield, and a metal head connected with the handle shell through the transparent shield. An electricity-test indicator light and an illuminating lamp are equipped in the transparent shield, and a circuit board is equipped in the handle shell. A metal rivet is equipped in a rubber cap, and a battery group is equipped between a back cover cap and the circuit board. A back end of the battery group is in contact with the metal rivet, and a front end of the battery group is in contact with a switch of a lighting circuit.    USE - Electricity-test indicating screw driver.    ADVANTAGE - The driver is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity-test indicating screw driver.
NOVELTY - The method involves paving a polyvinylbutyral (PVB) film layer on a glass sheet to form a laminated assembly, and setting a laminated assembly into a flexible gas bag. The air in the gas bag is depressurized to 0.05-0.15 Pascal, and the gas bag is heated at 130-135 degrees centigrade. The laminated assembly is externally pressurized to 1.1-1.6 Pascal, and is heated at 130-135 degrees centigrade temperature for 3-10 minutes. The laminated assembly is cooled down below 50 degrees centigrade, and the pressure of the laminated assembly is released to normal to obtain a solar photovoltaic cell.    USE - Method for manufacturing a building-photovoltaic-integrated solar photovoltaic cell that is utilized in a curtain wall, a roof, a sun shade, a door, a window, a guard bar and a floor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables eliminating the air in the laminated assembly by the gas bag, and the polyvinylbutyral (PVB) film layer has better fluidity. The laminated assembly is tenderly pressed by the pressure and the self weight of the glass so as to prevent the solar cell plate from being crashed, thus obtaining high yield. The solar photovoltaic cell satisfies the requirement of building security and glass standard.
NOVELTY - The device has a heatable cutting wire (6) clamped at a frame (4). The wire is supplied with direct current by an electrical power supply device with a rechargeable battery (10). The power supply device comprises a regulating circuit e.g. CPU unit, that is formed for temporary current-and/or voltage application of the wire from the battery in dependence of operating condition of the wire. The regulating circuit regulates current and/or voltage of the wire such that a set operating condition of the wire is maintained, where the set operating condition is adjusted by a switch.    USE - Cutting device for cutting foam material-heat insulating plate in length according to window, door, building projection and edge, for external damming of building.    ADVANTAGE - The wire is supplied with direct current by the electrical power supply device with the rechargeable battery, thus reliably avoiding risk of injury to a user and building site personnel due to electric shock from electric cable, and providing the cutting device at larger height in a comfortable manner. The power supply device comprises the regulating circuit that is formed for temporary current-and/or voltage application of the wire from the battery in dependence of operating condition of the wire, thus reliably avoiding over heating of the wire, increasing service life of the wire in activated condition, reducing current consumption, and increasing service life of the rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a cutting device for a heat insulation plate.    Central bar (2b)    Guide (3)    Frame (4)    Cutting wire (6)    Rechargeable battery (10)
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 winding stopping tape (1) made of a closed cell type foaming resin is wound around the outermost periphery of a battery element (2) with a positive electrode lead (3) and a negative electrode lead (4). The width of the winding stopping tape is equal to or more than the height of the battery element, and the winding stopping tape has low heat conductivity to prevent heat retention inside the battery element.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell for mobile phone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of the heat from the battery element to the exterior of the battery is reduced by winding the outer periphery of the battery element with winding stooping tape. The discharge capacity of the battery in low temperature environment is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the battery element of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Winding stopping tape (1)    Battery element (2)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Negative electrode lead (4)
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 protective circuit module has a glass fiber and epoxy resin made multilayered substrate (1) with several recessed portions (10,11) on both upper and lower surfaces. The electronic component such as semiconductor element (7,8) of chip-scale package (CSP) and passive element (9), is mounted on each recessed portion, and then recessed portions are sealed with insulator (12) made of prepreg containing glass fiber or epoxy resin.    USE - Protective circuit module for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayered substrate with several recessed portions having electronic component, is sealed with insulator. Hence the structure of protective circuit module can be simplified, manufacturing cost of the protective circuit module can be reduced, durability of the protective circuit module can be improved, and peeling of insulator can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional view of the recessed portions on the substrate.    Substrate (1)    Semiconductor elements (7,8)    Passive element (9)    Recessed portions (10,11)    Insulator (12)
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 - The fuel cell has electromotive portion with membrane electrode assembly (3) having anode (21), cathode (24) and electrolytic membrane (27). A fuel distribution mechanism (8) connected to flow path (65,83), has fuel discharge surface (67). A portion of the fuel discharge surface opens to discharge fuel through hydrophilic fuel discharge port (64).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell. Can also be used in hydrogen gas fuel cell for power supply of portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone and for small aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent output characteristics of the fuel cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Fuel distribution mechanism (8)    Anode (21)    Cathode (24)    Electrolytic membrane (27)    Hydrophilic fuel discharge port (64)    Flow paths (65,83)    Fuel discharge surface (67)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion sheet (1) has a thermoelectric conversion portion (2), and a solar cell conversion portion (3) for supplying electricity to the thermoelectric conversion portion. Thermoelectric element such as Peltier device is supported on the thermoelectric conversion portion, while a flexible amorphous silicon, a dye-sensitized or an organic thin film solar cell is supported on the solar cell portion. A heat insulation layer is provided the thermoelectric conversion portion and the solar cell portion.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion sheet for cold preservation and heat retention of target objects such as computer CPU, foodstuff, building material etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat retention and cold preservation functions are achieved without requiring a separate power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion sheet.    Thermoelectric conversion sheet (1)    Thermoelectric conversion portion (2)    Solar cell conversion portion (3)    Lead wire (4)
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 - The dye-sensitized solar cell (1) has electrolyte solution layer (6) which is arranged between a pair of mutually opposing substrates (5) such as resin or glass substrate. The substrates and circumference of electrolyte solution layer are sealed by using sealing agent (3) such as epoxy or acrylic resin.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrates are sealed by using sealing agent. Hence penetration of moisture content into electrolyte solution layer can be suppressed, and electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Electrode (2)    Sealing agent (3)    Substrate (5)    Electrolyte solution layer (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has an intermediate flange (133) with a connection path (133a) for fuel gas, connecting fuel gas collection manifold (110c) of upper side stack (110) and fuel gas supply manifold (120a) of lower side stack (120). The lower end of fuel gas supply manifold of upper side stack and upper end of fuel gas supply manifold of lower side stack are connected through a bypass pipe (141) and a drainer (145). The lower end side and the exterior of fuel gas supply manifold of lower side stack are connected through a bypass pipe (142) and a drainer (146).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The source gas can be utilized effectively and the fall of electric power generation process is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagrams of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100)    Upper side stack (110)    Fuel gas collection manifold (110c)    Lower side stack (120)    Fuel gas supply manifold (120a)    Intermediate flange (133)    Connection path (133a)    Bypass pipes (141,142)    Drainers (145,146)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has cover section (4) that is attached to upper portion of the batteries (2) arranged on the surface of a lower case (3). Several recessed portion are formed on the upper surface of the lower case along longitudinal direction. A ventilation hole is penetrated into the lower case in up and down direction and arranged in the vicinity of the recessed portion of the lower case for supplying external air to the battery.    USE - Battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The external air can be supplied reliably to the battery through the ventilation hole formed in the lower case. Hence, the battery can be cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery (2)    Lower case (3)    Cover section (4)    Coupling section (6)
NOVELTY - The card (100) has displays (112, 113) located adjacent to buttons (130, 134), where a processor displays a set of indicia on one of the displays for performing an action associated with the set of indicia based on signals received from one of the buttons. Static information (111) on static magnetic tracks (152, 153) is encoded through a magnetic stripe encoder. A magnetic emulator (151) communicates dynamic information to a magnetic stripe reader. Lithium polymer batteries supplies power to the emulator.    USE - Pre-paid payment card e.g. credit card, debit card and gift card, for communicating data to a magnetic stripe reader for performing a transaction in a restaurant and an online store. Can also be used for a security access or identification card and a smart card.    ADVANTAGE - The card is encrypted with numbers based on time, thus increasing security, saving time consumption, and preventing credit card fraud by hiding numbers from displaying on a receipt. The magnetic emulator communicates financial data magnetically such that the data is not changed with time, thus reducing the effect of physical card theft and card cloning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a card.    Cards (100, 150)    Static information (111)    Displays (112, 113)    Buttons (130, 134)    Magnetic emulator (151)    Static magnetic tracks (152, 153)
NOVELTY - The concentration solar cell chip packaging structure has a solar cell chip (21) mounted on top of an electrically conducting plate (20) provided on an insulating layer (24) on top of a heat sink (25). A package (22) made of highly light-pervious and shock absorbing polymer material such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is provided for encapsulating the solar cell chip and the conducting plate. A low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer (23) such as tempered glass layer is attached to the outer surface of the polymer package.    USE - Concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    ADVANTAGE - The low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer is used for obtaining high light transmittance, protecting package against direct contact with external air, isolating package from external moisture and dust and enabling solar cell to have prolonged usable life. The package is made of highly light-pervious and shock absorbing polymer material so that the package is formed in a variety of geometrical shapes for receiving sunlight irradiated from all directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of the concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    Electrically conducting plate (20)    Solar cell chip (21)    Package (22)    Low-iron, high strength and light pervious material layer (23)    Insulating layer (24)    Heat sink (25)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte (16) comprises first polymer capable of solvating lithium salt, lithium salt, and second polymer partially miscible with the first polymer or rendered partially miscible with the first polymer. A portion of the second polymer is crystalline or vitreous at an internal operating temperature of a battery.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte for battery (10) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has increased mechanical resistance, and is capable of reducing/inhibiting effect of growth of dendrites on surface of metallic lithium anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of electrochemical cells forming a lithium metal polymer battery.    Battery (10)    Electrochemical cells (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Solid electrolyte (16)    Positive electrode film (18)    Current collector (20)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises a p-type electrode layer (16); an n-type electrode layer (12); and a hyperpolarizable molecule layer disposed between the p-type electrode layer and the n-type electrode layer.    USE - As solar cell (claimed), particularly dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells exhibit improved efficiency and/or improved cost effectiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell (10) comprises either: a p-type electrode layer (16); an n-type electrode layer (12); and a hyperpolarizable molecule layer disposed between the p-type electrode layer and the n-type electrode layer; or a transparent base layer; a transparent conducting layer disposed on the transparent base layer; an n-type electrode layer disposed on the transparent conducting layer; a light sensitive layer of hyperpolarizable molecules disposed on the n-type electrode layer; a p-type electrode layer disposed on the light sensitive layer; and a metal electrode layer disposed on the p-type electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    n-Type electrode layer (12)    p-Type electrode layer (16)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive component is positioned on the electrode substrate of electrospinning apparatus. High voltage is applied to the component polymer, and is sprayed from the capillary of the apparatus. A nano fiber is formed on the component and an ion is irradiated to the nano fiber, to obtain electroconductive nano fiber. The ion is neon or argon.    USE - Manufacture of electroconductive nano fiber used for wiring of semiconductor, battery and gas-diffusion electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides electroconductive nano fiber has excellent electroconductivity and polymer characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrospinning apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The beam condensing unit (100a) has a normal-line light distribution part (120a) which is provided with normal-line light distribution paths (121) having a three-dimensional structure. A linear light guide part (130a) consists of optically separated linear induced optical paths (131). The light from the linear light guide part injects into an optical compression control part and is compressed and a light distribution is carried through to the direction of the predetermined objective.    USE - Beam condensing unit for optical application system. Uses include but are not limited to condensing type photo-voltaic, sunlight illumination, back light.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple structure which enables inexpensively manufacturing in large quantities. Enables to condense the light which injects at an angle of wide range efficiently, and implements high convenience and versatility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a condensing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic principal part perspective view of a structure of the planar light-condensing sheet part. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Beam condensing unit (100a)    Normal-line light distribution part (120a)    Normal-line light distribution paths (121)    Linear light guide part (130a)    Linear induced optical paths (131)
NOVELTY - The lock has a lock body (1) whose cavity is equipped with a lock core element (2), a switch and silicon case (3), a battery and battery case (4), an electronic circuit board (5), a loudspeaker (6), a lock pin and a spring (11). A shell (7) is provided with a speaker sound hole, and a lock lever head (8) is coated with a plastic sleeve (9). The lock body is coated with a plastic jacket (12). The lock core element is equipped with a lock core pressure plate. The switch and silicone case is provided with a key switch that provides alarming function.    USE - Small steel-wire alarm lock for a bicycle, a door and a window.    ADVANTAGE - The lock body has compact internal structure and reasonable layout. The lock is water-proof and safe, and the loudspeaker produces loud voice, thus providing convenience to catch the thief. The lock can prevent the bicycle from stealing, and ensures security of the door and the window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a small steel-wire alarm lock.    Lock body (1)    Lock core element (2)    Switch and silicon case (3)    Battery and battery case (4)    Electronic circuit board (5)    Loudspeaker (6)    Shell (7)    Lock lever head (8)    Plastic sleeve (9)    Spring (11)    Plastic jacket (12)
NOVELTY - The balance has a rechargeable battery (2) connected to a solar energy charging control circuit (3), which is connected to a solar energy battery unit (4). The battery unit converts solar energy to direct current and stores the current, and charges to the rechargeable battery through the control circuit. The rechargeable battery is connected to a rechargeable battery detection circuit (5), which is connected to the control circuit. The rechargeable battery detection circuit detects the voltage and temperature in the rechargeable battery.    USE - Electronic suspension balance.    ADVANTAGE - The balance has automatic solar energy charging function and is not required to be removed from the working field for the charging process, so that the working time of outdoor electronic suspension balance is extended, thus improving operating efficiency of electronic suspension balance and avoiding lowering of the performance of the electronic suspension balance due to frequent removals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The balance has a packaging layer that is made of polyethylene terephthalate material or toughened glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic suspension balance.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control circuit (1)    Rechargeable battery (2)    Solar energy charging control circuit (3)    Solar energy battery unit (4)    Rechargeable battery detection circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The bottle has a conical-platform-shaped bottle stopper (21) located at a center part of a bottle cap (2) and inserted in a liquid inlet (11) at an upper end of a bottle body (1), where a middle-upper part of the bottle stopper is in transitional fit with the liquid inlet. An inner side of the bottle cap is in clearance fit with an outer side of the liquid inlet, where the inner side of the bottle cap is provided with an internal thread that is matched with an external thread of the liquid inlet. The bottle stopper is made of plastic.    USE - Electrolyte plastic bottle for a rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bottle avoids overflow of the electrolyte during transportation and storage. The closing plug is slightly turned outward to open the electrolyte bottle mouth during usage, which is very convenient to feed the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrolyte plastic bottle.    Electrolyte plastic bottle (1)    Bottle cap (2)    Liquid inlet (11)    Conical-platform-shaped bottle stopper (21)
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 - 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 - 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 - The fuel cell has cooling medium flow path (44) formed on one surface of primary separator (14) of fuel cell unit (12)and one fuel gas flow path (36) formed on other surface of primary separator. An oxidizing agent gas flow path (50) is formed on one surface of secondary separator (18) and another fuel gas flow path (58) is formed on other surface of secondary separator. Buffer portions (40,62) are connected to fuel gas flow paths respectively so that dimension of depth (H1) of buffer portion (40) is set higher than that of depth (H2) of buffer portion (62).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas is equally distributed to each fuel gas flow paths so that the dew condensation water is not retained at downstream of fuel gas flow path. The flow path occlusion is prevented hence the electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved with simple structure of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (12)    Primary separator (14)    Secondary separator (18)    Fuel gas flow path (36,58)    Buffer portions (40,62)    Cooling medium flow path (44)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (50)    Depths of buffer portions (H1,H2)
NOVELTY - The electrode has fibrous electro-conductivity carrier for supporting the catalyst. The electrode is equipped with catalyst, carrier, and solid polymer electrolyte in preset proportion to satisfy preset relation representing fiber radius, density per unit area, and fiber length of the carrier.    USE - Electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used in cathode, and anode of electrochemical device such as lithium cell, water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor, gas sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High performance of fuel cell is realized not only in high electric current region but also in low electric current region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical representation explaining the low electric current characteristic and high electric current characteristic of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
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 - The cell assembly (1) comprises multiple parallel or serial solitary cells (1.1) interconnected together. The solitary cells are connected with a heat conducting plate. A blank mold (1.6) is provided during positioning a filler material. The blank mold partially or completely surrounds the outer contour of the solitary cells and the heat conducting plate, and is a polyethylene shrink film or a polypropylene shrink film. The filling material (1.5) is polyurethane-foam, an epoxy resin or silicon foam.    USE - Cell assembly for battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell assembly comprises multiple parallel or serial solitary cells interconnected together, where the solitary cells are connected with a heat conducting plate, and hence ensures a compact size battery with improved heat dissipation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery; and    (2) a method for manufacturing cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cell assembly.    Cell assembly (1)    Solitary cells (1.1)    Cavities (1.4)    Filling material (1.5)    Blank mold (1.6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a moisture retention layer (20) arranged on the side of membrane electrode assembly (10) in which air electrodes (13,14) are formed, and impregnated with water generated at the air electrodes. The moisture retention layer comprises a moisture retention portion (22) that faces one region of air electrodes in which temperature is high and a moisture retention portion (21) that faces other region of air electrodes in which temperature is low.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since one moisture retention portion of moisture retention layer is facing the region of air electrodes in which temperature is low, the water vapor from membrane electrode assembly can be discharged easily than the other moisture retention portion which is facing the region having high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Fuel electrodes (11,12)    Air electrodes (13,14)    Moisture retention layer (20)    Moisture retention portions (21,22)
NOVELTY - The valve has pilot valve portion (67) made of austenitic stainless steel, that is provided in hole (50) in the sliding direction of main valve portion (54). A movable iron core (64) and pilot valve portion are engaged in sliding direction. The pilot valve portion is made to slide by the movable core, so as to slide the main valve portion when movable core is moved towards the fixed iron core by supplying electric current through the coil. The grease containing base oil and fluorine type polymeric resin is coated to the pilot valve portion.    USE - Electromagnetic pilot shut-off valve for controlling supply of high pressure hydrogen gas in gas holder mounted in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of inclination between the pilot valve portion and pilot valve seat can be suppressed. Fall in sealing performance of pilot valve seat is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view explaining the opening state of the electromagnetic pilot shut-off valve.    Hole (50)    Main valve portion (54)    Movable iron core (64)    Pilot valve portion (67)    Pin (70)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module comprises two photovoltaic cells. A transparent barrier is disposed over the two photovoltaic cells. The transparent barrier comprises inorganic layer(s) (5) and electrical conductor(s) (4) which electrically connects the first photovoltaic cell to the second photovoltaic cell.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use in manufacturing photovoltaic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device made of photovoltaic module is protected from the surrounding environment, e.g. moisture and/or water vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) photovoltaic device comprising photovoltaic cell having a transparent first polarity electrode adapted to face the Sun, a substrate comprising a second polarity electrode adapted to face away from the Sun, and a photovoltaic material disposed between the two polarity electrodes, and a transparent barrier comprising a flexible sheet, web, foil or ribbon having glassy layer(s) supporting the electrical conductor; and    (2) method of making the photovoltaic device.    The transparent barrier is laminated to the photovoltaic cell so that the electrical conductor electrically contacts the first polarity electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of a photovoltaic device that has a transparent protective barrier that includes a polymer layer, adhesive layer and an inorganic layer disposed on opposite sides of the polymer layer.    Photovoltaic material (3)    Electrical conductor (4)    Inorganic layer (5)    Adhesive layer (6)    Polymeric support layer (7)
NOVELTY - The staple (1) has a main body and a cover that are fixed with each other in a removable manner, where the body and the cover are in a form of lower and upper semi-shells (2, 3). Two channels of a circular transversal section are formed at an inner side of the staple by traversing on both sides when the cover is fixed on the body to encircle cables extending between an engine and a rear battery in a motor vehicle. Skid resistant units prevent rotational or longitudinal sliding of rigid conducting bars with respect to the staple, which is made of rigid material such as thermoplastic material.    USE - Staple for encircling two cables e.g. connection cables such as flexible cables, extending between an engine and a rear battery in a boot of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The staple allows the cables to extend between two points such as engine and back battery, at a distance from each other in a motor vehicle without using staples of different shapes along the path and without requiring discharging spout.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for forming an electric connection between a point of a motor vehicle and another point of motor vehicle at a distance from the former point of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded and partially cut-away view of two semi-shells of a staple to receive for maintaining cables and providing rigidification to two cables in a form of rigid bars.    Staple (1)    Lower semi-shell (2)    Upper semi-shell (3)    Exterior lateral wall (6)    Interior lateral wall (7)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device (3600) has an active layer (3603) that produces an electrical signal by absorbing light of predetermined wavelength. Another active layer (3606) produces electrical signal by absorbing light of another wavelength. A dichroic filter (3605) arranged between the active layers, reflects light which is absorbed by the active layer (3603) more than the light which is absorbed by the other active layer so that light of predetermined wavelength is transmitted more than the other.    USE - Photovoltaic device for use in connection with micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption of optical energy in the active region of the photovoltaic device can be increased and conversion efficiency of optical energy into electrical energy can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (3600)    Glass substrate (3601)    Active layers (3603,3606)    Dichroic filter (3605)    Optical resonant cavity (3607)
NOVELTY - A secondary reflective mirror (115) located in primary region and aligned with primary mirror (110) receives concentrated solar energy from primary mirror and concentrates in secondary region in which refracting lens is placed. The refracting lens aligned with the secondary reflective mirror receives solar radiation from the secondary mirror and concentrates to region below the lens, in which solar cell is placed. The solar cell receives the concentrated solar radiation and converts into electricity.    USE - Solar energy concentrator system for concentrating solar energy onto solar cell to generate direct current (DC) electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency is increased. The structure of the solar energy concentrator system is simplified and cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of concentrating solar radiation on solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar energy concentrator system.    Solar energy concentrator system (100)    Primary reflective mirror (110)    Secondary reflective mirror (115)    Receiver assembly (120)    Inter-mirror region (125)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises quantum dot layer (12) comprising quantum dots, electron conductor layer (16), rigid bridge molecule layer (14) between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer, and hole conductor layer (18) in contact with the quantum dot layer.    USE - Solar cell for light sensitive assembly (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly comprising quantum dot, electron conductor, and rigid bridge molecule between the quantum dot and electron conductor. The rigid bridge molecule comprises first anchor group bonded to the quantum dot and second anchor group bonded to the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge molecule layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer (18)
NOVELTY - Solar cell (I) comprises: a quantum dot layer (12) comprising many quantum dots; an electron conductor layer (16) or a conducting substrate; a bridge molecule layer (14) disposed between the quantum dot layer and the electron conductor layer/substrate; and a hole conductor layer (18) disposed in contact with the quantum dot layer, where the bridge molecule layer comprises many bridge molecules, and at least some of the bridge molecules have an electron rich anchor group bonded to at least one of the quantum dots and electron conductor anchor bonded to the electron conductor layer/substrate.    USE - Used as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rigid bridge portion of the bridge molecule improves the stereochemistry of the light sensitive assembly, thus improves efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a light sensitive assembly, comprising the quantum dot, electron conductor, and the bridge molecule disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of the solar cell.    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bridge layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer. (18)
NOVELTY - A reaction chamber has wall (5) defining interior and exterior of chamber. An anode (12) and cathode (16) are partially provided in chamber such that cathode is spaced apart from anode at distance of about 0.1-100 cm. A conduit for electrons (17) is provided in electrically connected with anode and cathode. The electricity producing microbial fuel cell (18) is provided in electrical communication with anode and cathode to enhance electrical potential between anode and cathode. A channel (20) is provided to define a passage from exterior to interior of chamber.    USE - Hydrogen producing system for fuel cell, food processing and commercial chemical reaction applications.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be generated in large scale at relatively low applied potential with low generation cost. The energy needed for generating hydrogen directly is reduced, and the coulombic efficiency and the efficiency of the system are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen production system.    Wall (5)    Anode (12)    Cathode (16)    Conduit for electrons (17)    Microbial fuel cell (18)    Channel (20)
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 - A composition (C1) comprises a ternary electrolyte with a melting point that is greater than 150 degrees C comprising alkali metal halide, aluminum halide, and zinc halide. The zinc halide is present in an amount greater than 20 mole.% relative to an amount of the aluminum halide.    USE - In an energy storage device (claimed) selected from primary battery, secondary battery (lithium battery, lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, nickel metal hydride battery), fuel cell or ultracapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The ternary electrolyte provides less ionic resistivity for alkali metal ions, and thus use of the ternary electrolyte provides high power and high efficiency electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an energy storage device (D1) comprising a housing having an interior surface defining a volume; a separator disposed in the volume and having a first surface that defines at least a portion of a first chamber, and a second surface that defines a second chamber, and the first chamber is in ionic communication with the second chamber through the separator; and a cathodic material in ionic communication with the separator and disposed within the second chamber; and (C1) in ionic communication with the cathodic material and the separator, when the energy storage device is in a fully charged state;    (2) an energy storage system comprising (D1); and    (3) method of using the energy storage device involving operating an energy storage device at 350-500 degrees C, transporting metal ions between a first chamber and a second chamber through a separator that is in ionic communication with (C1).
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst (I), for fuel cells, comprising a carbon-based metal nitride compound (II) center catalyst material is new, where a metal element (M) is coordinated to the four nitrogen atoms, the nitrogen source comprises a nitrogen-containing aromatic ring compound, and the coordination metal source comprises a transition metal compound.    USE - (I) is useful in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent oxygen reduction activity and can substitute a platinum-based catalyst. (I) comprising (II) can be obtained with a relatively small molecular-weight compound, hence the preparation is easy and low-cost. (I) contributes to the improvement of electricity-generating characteristics of fuel cells. (I) contains a cheap and simple nitrogen source. (I) has nitrogen source compound of a relatively small molecular weight that can replace the conventional macrocyclic compounds, such as porphyrin derivatives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode catalyst (I), for fuel cells, comprising a carbon-based metal nitride compound of formula (MNx) (II) center catalyst material is new, where a metal element (M) is coordinated to the four nitrogen atoms, the nitrogen source comprises a nitrogen-containing aromatic ring compound, and the coordination metal source comprises a transition metal compound.    x = 2-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - The jig (100) has supporting plates (110,220) with supported holes (111,221) and guide plates (120,210) with guide holes (121,211), where the guide plates are combined in the lower-part of the supporting plates and guide each coiling element equipped in the supported hole. The supporting plates with the supported holes are equipped in the lower-part of the guide plates. A jig unit is formed perpendicularly in the corner of a base plate.    USE - Jig for dipping coiling elements of a battery element into an electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The jig has a supporting plate with a supported hole and a guide plate with a guide hole, where the guide plate is combined in the lower-part of the supporting plate and guides each coiling element equipped in the supported hole, and hence ensures fast and improved operation of the jig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a jig.    Jig (100)    Supporting plates (110,220)    Supported holes (111,221)    Guide plates (120,210)    Guide holes (121,211)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery placed in a containing groove along an axial direction. A clamping component is equipped on a main body, where the clamping component is clamped with a locating hook in a clamping position to fix the battery in the containing groove. A pushing component e.g. rubber block, is equipped on the main body and utilized for pushing the battery outward from the containing groove along the axial direction to form a clearance between the clamping component and the locating hook when the clamping component is separated away from the clamping position.    USE - Electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is pushed out of the main body by the pushing component when the battery is released by the clamping component to form the clearance between the clamping component and the locating hook of the battery, thus effectively preventing the locating hook from being clamped by the clamping component under the gravity action of the battery, and hence making the process of detaching and exchanging the battery more simpler and more convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electronic device.
NOVELTY - The module has several photoelectric transducers mounted on supporting base. A thin film glass substrate (1) with thickness of not more than 0.2mm is used as supporting base. The resin protective films (9,11) larger than thin film glass substrate are bonded to one surface of the dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module. The dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer is formed by sequentially arranging a semiconductor layer (3), porous insulating layer (4) and counter electrode (5) on transparent conductive layer (2) formed on substrate.    USE - Dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module for electronic device (claimed) such as mobile telephone, robot, personal computer, vehicle equipment, and for various domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of the dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module is covered with protective film, the mechanical strength of dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module is improved, and the generation of crack in glass substrate is prevented. The crystallinity of the semiconductor layer is increased by using thin film glass substrate as supporting base. The deterioration of photoelectric conversion efficiency is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitizing photoelectric transducer module.    Thin film glass substrate (1)    Transparent conductive layer (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Porous insulating layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)    Resin protective films (9,11)
NOVELTY - The tube has an upper gas channel (5) connected with a lower gas channel (9) via a primary-secondary stop end (3), and a heating device with different types of shapes. Size of the slope roof-type heating device is same as size of a roof surface exposed to sun. A wall hanging-type heating device is mounted on the roof surface exposed to the sun, and size of a guard rail-type heating device is same as size of a guard rail of a porch. The guard rail-type heating device having a straight tube structure is mounted on the porch of the roof.    USE - Cheap water-gas vacuum heat collecting tube for use in home.    ADVANTAGE - The tube provides hot water and hot air simultaneously, is simple, low-cost and efficient, and has aesthetic appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional view of a cheap water-gas vacuum heat collecting tube.    Primary-secondary stop end (3)    Upper gas channel (5)    Lower gas channel (9)    Upper water channel (13)    Lower water channel (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a photoelectrode layer in a lower part glass board, and applying an electric field for forming a porous film on the lower part glass board to form a lower transparent electrode. The lower transparent electrode is provided with a dye polymer in the porous film. A counter electrode is formed on a top transparent electrode, and sealing process is performed in constant interval. One-way pulse voltage is selected in a range of 0 to 20 voltage.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the speed of dye adsorption, and dye adsorption process time is reduced by authorizing the electric field in the transparent electrode. The electron is generated by increasing the adsorption characteristic of a dye, thus enhancing the photoelectric efficiency without increasing the manufacturing cost. The method enhances mass production without deterioration of the dye polymer by absorbing dye in the electric field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode and a cathode respectively coated with two electrode active materials, and a stack/folding type laminated electrode assembly sealed up at a place where a separation film is interposed with an electrolyte in a battery case. Multiple slits are formed from an outer circumference to an inside center of a polar plate surface. The electrolyte is flowed into a central part of the electrode assembly according to the slit having the plate tear off structure. A circular polygonized structured through groove is formed in an inside center of the battery.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion polymer battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is manufactured in a simple manner, and improves rate characteristic and cycleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a surface (2) exposed to solar radiation, and another surface (4) fixed on a support. A heat exchanger (10) is placed on the surface (4), and includes a channel (11) that is provided as the passage of coolant e.g. air. A cooling unit has a forced convection unit i.e. fan, that is arranged so as to increase the flow of the air from the heat exchanger at the interior of the channel. The heat exchanger is made of material e.g. charged polymer, having good thermal conductor.    USE - Photovoltaic solar module for an electric energy producing device (claimed) producing electric energy from the solar radiation, and for being arranged against a wall or a roof of a house (all claimed) i.e. summer/winter ventilated house, to warm-up the house.    ADVANTAGE - The forced convection unit increases the amount of heat exchanged at the level of the channel, thus reducing the increase in the temperature of the photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic solar module, and hence avoiding the excessive heating of the photovoltaic solar module, and reducing the electric power loss of the photovoltaic solar module while reducing the size of the photovoltaic solar module and while increasing the performance of the photovoltaic solar module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device comprising a photovoltaic solar module and a conduit system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a photovoltaic solar module with rear ventilation channels.    Photovoltaic solar module (1)    Surfaces (2, 4)    Photovoltaic cells (3)    Heat exchanger (10)    Channel (11)
NOVELTY - The system has chamber (3) arranged in tail section of sides of hull, of predetermined size to accommodate outboard motor (10) that is powered by wind-powered electricity generation and solar electric power generation energy. A stainless steel suspension support (5) suspends the motor from precision round bar (7). A hydraulic unit has hydraulic pushing-out shaft (15) coupled to the motor, which pushes out the outboard motor to outer side of hull, for sudden and rapid turning of ship. The chamber has iron plate (12) diagonally extended inside chamber, and folded in non-use state.    USE - Drive system for sudden turning of huge ship/vessel such as very large crude carrier, ultra large crude carrier, and luxury liner.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is inexpensive to manufacture. The risk of accident of tanker for oil fuel generator, and marine pollution by petroleum outflow accident can be avoided. The eco-energy is effectively used, and the economical efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory side view showing the installation of the outboard motor in the motor accommodation chamber arranged in tail section of sides of hull. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Chamber (3)    Suspension support (5)    Precision round bar (7)    Outboard motor (10)    Iron plate (12)    Pushing-out shaft (15)
NOVELTY - Gel-type ionic liquid/polymer electrolyte of lithium ion battery is prepared from high-molecular polymer, imidazole ionic liquid and lithium salt, where the mass ratio of high-molecular polymer to imidazole ionic liquid is 1:1-2 and the mass ratio of imidazole ionic liquid to lithium salt is 0.01-6:1.    USE - The gel-type ionic liquid/polymer electrolyte of lithium ion battery is useful for commercial and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has good compatibility with negative lithium titanate anode; the lithium ion battery made from electrolyte has good safety and the cycle performance is stable under different multiplying powers, thus the recycling time is long. The method is featured with simple process, convenient operation and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method of gel-type ionic liquid/polymer electrolyte of lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has solar battery sheets (2) encapsulated between transparent resins (1), where each solar battery sheet is connected to each other by a connection line (3). The transparent resins are shaped into different geometrical shapes and changed in terms of the requirement.    USE - Transparent solar battery for an environment-friendly industry.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent resin replaces glass to encapsulate the solar battery sheets, such that the defect about bad plastic nature of the solar battery sheets encapsulated by the glass is improved. The battery is widely applied to the environment-friendly industries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a transparent solar battery.    Transparent resins (1)    Solar battery sheets (2)    Connection line (3)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a negative pressure grasp and pressurizing tool whose inner side is provided with a chamber. A negative pressure through hole is formed opposite to a battery series grasp vacuum sucker. A connecting rod guide lever is fixed on a fixture. Two connecting rods are sleeved on the connecting rod guide lever. A mechanical lock guide lever is fixed with the connecting rods that are connected with a connecting rod motion cylinder. The mechanical lock guide lever is opened and closed along the connecting rod guide lever by controlling the rod motion cylinder.    USE - Grasp and tension mechanism for spatial solar battery series.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism absorbs negative pressure of the spatial solar battery series, thus ensuring planar position precision of the grasped battery series in a negative pressure absorption mode. The mechanism provides reliable support platform to the spatial solar battery series. The mechanism pressurizes the spatial solar battery series stably for a long period of time. The mechanism realizes grasping and pressurizing synchronous operation, thus improving production efficiency. The mechanism ensures security by absorbing the negative pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a grasp and tension mechanism.
NOVELTY - A high-power iron phosphate lithium ion battery comprises anode, cathode, diaphragm and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode is metal aluminum foil coated with mixture of active material (80-95 mass%), conductive agent (1-15 mass%) and adhesive (2-10 mass%). The cathode is metal copper foil coated with mixture of active material (90-97 mass%), conductive agent (0-3 mass%) and adhesive (2-7 mass%).    USE - High-power iron phosphate lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high-power iron phosphate lithium ion battery is safer and has high rate discharge performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-power iron phosphate lithium ion battery comprises anode, cathode, diaphragm and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode is metal aluminum foil coated with mixture of active material (80-95 mass%), conductive agent (1-15 mass%) and adhesive (2-10 mass%). The cathode is metal copper foil coated with mixture of active material (90-97 mass%), conductive agent (0-3 mass%) and adhesive (2-7 mass%). The anode active material is lithium iron phosphate. The conductive agent is high conductive materials such as Super-P (RTM: conductive carbon black), SFG-6 (RTM: conductive graphite), carbon fiber and carbon nanotube. The adhesive of anode is homopolymer of polyvinylidene fluoride. The cathode active material is artificial graphite(s) or mesocarbon microbead. The adhesive of cathode is aqueous adhesive such as styrene butadiene rubber, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and/or oil adhesive polyvinylidene fluoride. The diaphragm is polypropylene-polyethylene-polypropylene three-layer composite diaphragm or single layer polyethylene diaphragm. The electrolyte is lithium hexafluorophosphate or lithium tetrafluoroborate mixed with organic solvents such as ethylene carbonate, propene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, methyl ethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the high-power iron phosphate lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - Electrolytic solution (I), comprises: an organic solvent; a lithium salt; and an additive comprising a maleimide compound and a vinylene carbonate, where the maleimide compound comprises maleimide, bismaleimide, polymaleimide, polybismaleimide and/or maleimide-bismaleimide copolymer.    USE - (I) is useful in lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the lithium battery having a higher capacity of confirmation, higher cycle efficiency and longer operational lifespan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery, comprising an anode (1), a cathode (3), a separator (5) disposed between the anode and the cathode to define a reservoir region (2), where (I) is filled in the reservoir region, and a sealant structure (6) wrapped around the anode, the cathode, the separator and (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of a lithium battery.    Anode (1)    Reservoir region (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (5)    Sealant structure. (6)
NOVELTY - The light engine has a reflector (2) adapted to reflect and concentrate sun rays to its focal point, and a sun ray collector (5) adapted to reflect and concentrate sun rays. A sleeve (4) connected to the sun ray collector is adapted to adjust the position of collector, and to hold several optical fiber cables (7) that transmit and receive sunlight. A base (9) is configured to support reflector and adjust the angle of incidence of sun ray. The reflector and collector are made of metal, plastic or glass.    USE - Solar light engine in illumination system installed in shopping mall, office building, house, warehouse, gym etc.    ADVANTAGE - Sun light can be efficiently used for indoor lighting during daytime, thus use of fossil energy can be reduced and climate warming can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the longitudinal sectional view of the solar light engine, and top view of reflector and sun ray collector.    Reflector (2)    Sleeve (4)    Sun ray collector (5)    Optical fiber cable (7)    Base (9)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has an electrode film comprising a transparent electrode thin film (22) and a metal electrode (23) sequentially provided on a transparent film (21), and a silicon group photoelectric transducer (25). The space between metal electrodes is filled with cured material of a heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) containing high refractive index polymerizable monomer, or heat or photocurable transparent adhesive containing electroconductive fine particles.    USE - Solar cell is used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved electric power generation efficiency, and is manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell has an electrode film comprising a transparent electrode thin film (22) and a metal electrode (23) sequentially provided on a transparent film (21), and a silicon group photoelectric transducer (25). The metal electrode is provided in contacting state with transducer, and adhered. The space between metal electrodes is filled with cured material of a heat or photocurable transparent adhesive (24) containing high refractive index polymerizable monomer having refractive index of 1.5 or more, or heat or photocurable transparent adhesive containing electroconductive fine particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell, which involves bonding transparent electrode thin film by pressure, such that surfaces of metal electrode and transducer are opposed, applying adhesive on transducer, and curing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of crystalline silicon group solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photocurable transparent adhesive (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet contains (in weight parts) ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (100), a crosslinking agent (0.01-5), a reactive adhesive (0.01-5) and a peroxide initiator (0.01-5).    USE - Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet is used for photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet provides photovoltaic module having excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet contains (in weight parts) ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (100), a crosslinking agent (0.01-5), a reactive adhesive (0.01-5) and a peroxide initiator (0.01-5). The peroxide initiator is chosen from 2,2-di(t-butylperoxy)butane, n-butyl-4,4-bis(t-butylperoxy)valerate, t-butylperoxy isopropylbenzene, 1,1-di(t-amylperoxy)cyclohexane, t-butyl-(2-ethylhexyl)monoperoxycarbonate, t-amyl monoperoxycarbonate, t-butylperoxyacetate, t-amylperoxy-2-ethylhexnoate, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(2-ethylhexanoic peroxy)hexane, and t-butylperoxy-2-ethylhexanoate. The crosslinking agent is chosen from triethylene glycol dimethacrylate, tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate, trimethylpropane trimethacrylate, divinylbenzene, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, pentaerythritol triacrylate, and trimethylol propane triacrylate. The reactive adhesive is chosen from vinyl triethoxysilane, vinyl trimethoxysilane, gamma -mercaptopropyl triethoxysilane, and 3-acryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet.
NOVELTY - The component has a water cycle cooling system provided with a solar battery panel (1) and a battery panel installation frame (2), where the solar battery panel is fixed in the battery panel installation frame. A panel (3) e.g. glass, covers a surface of the solar battery panel. A water tank (6) is fixed with a water outlet pipe (8) connected to a water pump (7), and a water inlet pipe is connected to a water collection tank (5). A spraying device (4) is arranged on the battery panel installation frame to spray water on the panel. The spraying device is connected to the water outlet pipe.    USE - Solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The water cooling system is arranged on the solar battery component, thus effectively reducing the temperature of the solar battery panel during operation of the solar battery component, and hence improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery, and prolonging the service life of the solar battery panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery component.    Solar battery panel (1)    Battery panel installation frame (2)    Panel (3)    Spraying device (4)    Water collection tank (5)    Water tank (6)    Water pump (7)    Water outlet pipe (8)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar battery comprises a semiconductor layer (3) formed between a front electrode (2) and a rear electrode (4) and an adhesive layer (6) containing epoxy resin and having thickness of 0.5 mm is formed on a rear panel (7). The rear panel is made of fiber glass reinforced plastic or organic glass. A functional layer (5) is formed between the rear electrode and the adhesive layer.    USE - Thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the thin film solar battery can be reduced by forming the adhesive layer and the rear panel with predetermined material. The water resisting performance and the insulation performance of the thin film solar battery are ensured during the packaging process so that packaging performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar battery.    Substrate (1)    Front electrode (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Rear electrode (4)    Functional layer (5)    Adhesive layer (6)    Rear panel (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a working surface i.e. transparent plate glass piece, of a silicon photoelectric cell e.g. single silicon photoelectric cell, and a sunshine reflector i.e. columned plane optical collector, where the reflector is made of polished stainless armor plate, polyester vacuum aluminizer, plastic sunshine plates, stainless steel plate or glass armor plate. A light filter plate is equipped between the working surface and reflector. Visual light and UV light of sunshine is entered into the reflector and reflected to the working surface for opto-electrical reflection.    USE - Method for improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of a silicon photoelectric cell such as single silicon photoelectric cell and silicon photoelectric cell assembly plate (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates the reduction of the working temperature of working surface of silicon photoelectric cell, and effectively changes the sunshine distribution towards the working surfaces of silicon photoelectric cell, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency and output power of the silicon photoelectric cell, so that the one-time investment cost is greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of a silicon photoelectric cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of a silicon photoelectric cell.
NOVELTY - The module has an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) material layer formed on a glass layer, and a cell slice layer formed on the EVA material layer. Another EVA material layer is formed on the cell slice layer, and another glass layer is formed on the latter EVA material layer. Third EVA material layer is formed on the latter glass layer, and third glass layer is formed on the third EVA material layer. The cell slice layer is formed by welding multiple small cell slices and connected to a junction box by a bus bar.    USE - Three-layer laminated photovoltaic module for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The module has high mechanical strength and high transfer efficiency. The module avoids obvious reduction of packaged power caused by excessively thick top glass, and satisfies technical requirements for thickness and strength on a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a three-layer laminated photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - A solar battery focusing device has an arc concave portion with an arc concave base layer and an arc concave reflecting layer provided on the arc concave base layer, and an arc convex portion provided on concave side of the arc concave portion and convex side of the arc convex portion. The arc convex portion has an arc convex base layer and an arc convex reflecting layer provided on the arc convex base layer. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer are formed of silver, aluminum or chrome.    USE - Solar battery focusing device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery focusing device has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery focusing device has an arc concave portion with an arc concave base layer and an arc concave reflecting layer provided on the arc concave base layer, and an arc convex portion provided on concave side of the arc concave portion and convex side of the arc convex portion. The arc convex portion has an arc convex base layer and an arc convex reflecting layer provided on the arc convex base layer. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer are formed of silver, aluminum or chrome. The arc concave reflecting layer and arc convex reflecting layer have thickness of 100 nm or more. The arc concave portion has a through-hole. The arc convex portion further has arc convex transparent layer. The arc convex transparent layer is formed of silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. The arc convex base layer and arc concave base layer are formed of polymer.
NOVELTY - Molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited slide glass chip includes cutting nonwoven cloth and determining paving layer quantity according to manufacturing thickness; transferring the paved nonwoven cloth on hot press pot platform, covering balance plate, and putting nonwoven cloth on balance plate; gradually solidifying and molding by ladder heating and preservation method; and cooling to natural temperature and demolding, and processing scrapped edge and burr.    USE - Method for molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) slide glass chip.    ADVANTAGE - The obtained product is smooth and has low shrinkage, high precision, uniform geometrical performance and good size stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Molding a solar cell continuous plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) slide glass chip includes:    (A) cutting nonwoven cloth at angles of 0 degrees , + 45 degrees , 90 degrees and - 45 degrees , and determining paving layer quantity according to manufacturing thickness, in which angles exist between nonwoven cloth and paving layers;    (B) transferring the paved nonwoven cloth on a hot press pot platform, covering a balance plate, and putting the nonwoven cloth on the balance plate, in which four edges of balance plate are uniformly distributed with two air nozzles, synchronously, the balance plate is uniformly distributed with two thermoelectric couples, to follow the solidifying temperature of the product;    (C) gradually solidifying and molding by ladder heating and preservation method including maintaining temperature at 75-85 degrees C for 1-1.5 hours, at 115-125 degrees C for 1-1.5 hours, at 145-155 degrees C for 2-2.5 hours and at 195-205 degrees C for 5-6 hours; and    (D) cooling to natural temperature and demolding, and processing scrapped edge and burr.
NOVELTY - The battery has transmission-increasing layer (1) and ultraviolet (UV) protective layer (9) formed on upper surface of glass or plastic substrate (2) in an order. An organic thin-film solar battery cell comprising a sequentially stacked transparent upper electrode (3), organic photo-active layer (4) and metal lower electrode (5), is provided on lower surface of substrate. The upper electrode and lower electrode are separated by insulating baffle wall (7). The battery cell is externally coated with organic and inorganic compound covering layer (6).    USE - Organic thin-film solar battery. Uses include but are not limited to military, geology, forestry, mine, tourism and navigation applications, and for use by nomads.    ADVANTAGE - The organic film thin battery having wide absorption spectrum, flexibility and high photoelectric conversion rate is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the organic film thin battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission-increasing layer (1)    Substrate (2)    Transparent upper electrode (3)    Organic photo-active layer (4)    Metal lower electrode (5)    Covering layer (6)    Insulating baffle wall (7)    UV protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent plastic plate (2) whose upper surface is sequentially fixed with an anti-reflection layer (1) and an UV protective layer (9). A lower surface of the transparent plastic plate is fixed with the cell that is equipped with a transparent top electrode (3). A covering protective layer (6) is coated outside the cell. An extraction electrode (8) is extracted out by the transparent top electrode and a metal bottom electrode of the cell.    USE - Nanometer film solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to fields of outdoor exploration, remote villages, life of nomad, military, building, aviation, geology, forestry, mining area and traveling.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes the combination of multiple parts and structures, thus optimizing and increasing light absorption, photoelectric conversion rate and output properties of voltage and current. The cell is inexpensive, and is light in weight. The cell increases the production. The cell has wide absorption spectrum, high flexibility, and significant photoelectric conversion rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nanometer film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Anti-reflection layer (1)    Transparent plastic plate (2)    Transparent top electrode (3)    Covering protective layer (6)    Extraction electrode (8)    UV protective layer (9)
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic generating system has a fluorescent planar optical waveguide which is a flaky optical structure. The planar optical waveguide comprises a fluorescent material layer and a transparent medium layer made of glass or transparent polymer. The side surfaces of the fluorescent planar optical waveguide comprise several solar batteries.    USE - Solar photovoltaic generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The cost required for solar photovoltaic generation is reduced based on the cost of fluorescent planar optical waveguide corresponding to the solar battery. The power consumption of the solar battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar photovoltaic generating system.
NOVELTY - The solar panel has a plate (1) made of low-iron tempered glass, a mono-crystalline silicon battery (2), a fluoroplastic film (3), and a frame (5) made of aluminum alloy. The mono-crystalline silicon battery coated with scaling powder, is connected with the frame by soldering of a tin-plated solder belt. An ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer film of thickness 0.5 mm, is formed between the plate and the battery, and between battery and the fluoroplastic film.    USE - Mono-crystalline silicon solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar panel is made simple so that the solar panel is convenient to use. The capability of anti-aging and anti-corrosion can be ensured and the mechanical strength of the panel can be improved. The soldering uniformity can be improved, thus output power of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the mono-crystalline silicon solar panel.    Plate (1)    Mono-crystalline silicon battery (2)    Fluoroplastic film (3)    Frame (5)
NOVELTY - The solar-energy battery heat radiation structure has heat radiation layer (1) having planar portion (11) and several fins (12) that are extended from planar portion towards downward direction. A thin film insulating layer (2) made of plastic nano-material, is formed on the surface of the planar portion. A circuitry layer (3) is stacked on the surface of thin film insulation layer. A solar-energy battery (4) is stacked on the surface of circuitry layer.    USE - Solar-energy battery heat radiation structure.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation efficiency can be improved by providing circuitry layer on thin film insulating layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of solar-energy battery heat radiation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat radiation layer (1)    Thin film insulating layer (2)    Circuitry layer (3)    Solar-energy battery (4)    Planar portion (11)    Fins (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves sealing electrolyte (9) e.g. solvent, filled between a counter electrode and a main electrode by a set of resin layers (7, 8). An oxidation reduction catalyst layer (4) is formed in a substrate (2) i.e. transparent glass, which has a transparent conductive film (3). The resin layer (7) is formed in an upper surface of a collector electrode layer (6), which is formed in the main electrode and is hardened. The resin layer (8) is laminated on the hardened resin layer and hardened after laminating the electrodes through the resin layers.    USE - Method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively laminates the main electrode and the counter electrode together, such that the collector electrode cannot be exposed, thus preventing the short circuit between the electrode. The method prevents the corrosion of the collector electrode by the electrolyte, without exposing the collector electrode layer, such that the electrical leak between the substrates of the main electrode and the counter electrode can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell element.    Dye-sensitized solar cell element (1)    Substrate (2)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Oxidation reduction catalyst layer (4)    Semiconductor layer (5)    Collector electrode layer (6)    Resin layers (7, 8)    Electrolyte (9)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a battery box fixed on a front beam of a frame, where a side surface of the battery box is connected with a fixed substrate. The battery box is clamped on the front beam by the fixed substrate, where a side of the front beam opposite to the fixed substrate is sleeved with a buckle plate structure matching the fixed substrate. The fixed substrate and the buckle plate structure are buckled with each other, and are matched to surround and clasp the front beam. The buckle plate structure comprises a semicircular cylinder shaped buckle plate.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The buckle plate structure increases anti-theft safety coefficient of the battery box, and can be flexibly detached when needed. The bicycle increases shock resistance of the battery box, and effectively avoids the battery box from being shattered through matching frame balance block and buffer rubber pad in the interior of widening groove. The bicycle is stable, safe, durable and comfortable in riding process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle.
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 - 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 - The fluororesin made cap element (20) has indicator unit (26) provided in recessed portion (22) contacted with fuel supply units, which notifies presence or absence of suction absorbed liquid in fuel. The fuel is selected from methanol and methanol dissolved solids which consist of cobalt, manganese, and cobalt nitrate and manganese chloride.    USE - Cap element for fuel supply unit of fuel cartridge (claimed) mounted in fuel cell used for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel can be determined reliably in advance, hence safety of user who touches fuel supply unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of fuel cartridge.    Fuel cartridge (10)    Fuel supply unit (14)    Cap element (20)    Recessed portion (22)    Indicator unit (26)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel carburetor (1) comprises lamp oil tank, heating part (2) which heats lamp oil tank, temperature measuring part which measures temperature of lamp oil tank, air introduction piping which introduces air into lamp oil tank, lamp oil discharge piping which discharges lamp oil from lamp oil tank, and piping which discharges mixture of lamp oil steam and air from lamp oil tank.    USE - A liquid fuel carburetor for liquid fuel vaporization system (claimed) used for modifier of polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The simple liquid fuel carburetor reduces input energies, such as electric power for heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) liquid fuel vaporization system; and    (2) liquid fuel vaporization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid fuel carburetor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid fuel carburetor and desulfurization completed lamp oil tank (1)    Heating part (2)    Liquid fuel (3)    Temperature sensor (4)    Non-return valve (5a,5b)
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 - A control apparatus (160) opens a valve (107), so that purge gas is supplied to fuel cell housing (110), when supply of hydrogen and oxygen is stopped by closing the valves (101,102), so that the oxygen existing in the oxidation gas distribution channel (2) is half of the hydrogen existing in fuel gas distribution channel (1). The valves (103-106) are closed to seal the distribution channels of fuel gas and oxidation gas, while stopping generation mode of the fuel cell housing.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of oxygen in the fuel electrode is reduced, so that the degradation in the performance of the fuel cell and the voltage drop of the fuel cell are suppressed, even when the generating mode of the fuel cell is started and stopped repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas distribution channel (1)    Oxidation gas distribution channel (2)    Valves (101-107)    Fuel cell housing (110)    Control apparatus (160)
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 - A control unit (70) controls oxidizing agent gas supply unit (10) and fuel gas supply unit (20) to reduce supply of oxidizing agent and fuel gas to fuel cell (30). A switch (60) is controlled so that supply of electric power generated in fuel cell to load (50) is continued. The high electric potential of cathode catalyst layer is avoided and supply of oxidizing agent and fuel gas is stopped. The form change of catalyst is detected and high electric potential fall control is prohibited when degree of advancement of form change of catalyst is more than fixed value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The advancing of the form change of the catalyst is suppressed by performing high electric potential fall control process. The fuel consumption deterioration can be suppressed by prohibiting high electric potential fall control process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidizing agent gas supply unit (10)    Fuel gas supply unit (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Load (50)    Switch (60)    Control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The assembly has catalyst layers (5A,5B) and gas diffusion layers (6A,6B) which are provided each in both surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2). A covering material (7) made of thermosetting resin or elastomer covers the side edges of the gas diffusion layers. A gasket layer (8) is bonded with the coating material.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The permeation in the gas diffusion layer is suppressed so that fall of electric power generation is suppressed. The permeation of material of gasket is prevented so that defect in the molded article is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Catalyst layers (5A,5B)    Gas diffusion layers (6A,6B)    Covering material (7)    Gasket layer (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an electrode plate which has an electrode (2) that is stacked on a resin substrate (5). The electrode is arranged on an electrolyte solution layer (6) side. The gap between the electrode plates is filled with electrolyte solution. The leakage of electrolyte solution is blocked using a sealing material (3). A gas barrier layer (7) having gas barrier property higher than resin substrate is formed in the outer side of the resin substrate.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of moisture content to the electrolytic solution layer is suppressed efficiently so that fall of electric power generation performance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode (2)    Sealing material (3)    Resin substrate (5)    Electrolyte solution layer (6)    Gas barrier layer (7)
NOVELTY - 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 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 - A liquid fuels supply type fuel cell has electrolytic membrane (10) provided between negative electrode (20) which oxidizes fuel and positive electrode (30) which restores oxygen and vaporization film (40) provided on the opposite side to the electrolytic membrane of negative electrode. The vaporization film permeates vapor while touching liquid fuel containing extended porous polytetrafluoroethylene. The liquid fuel contains methanol.    USE - Liquid fuels supply type fuel cell used as power supply for notebook computer, mobile telephone and plasma display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel supply type fuel cell has compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of liquid fuel supply type fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Positive electrode (30)    Vaporization membrane (40)    Collector (50)
NOVELTY - The concentration solar cell chip packaging structure has an electrically conducting plate (20) that is provided on a thin layer of insulating material (24), which is disposed on top of a heat sink (25). At least one solar cell chip (21) is mounted on and electrically connected to the conducting plate. A package (22) is made of highly light-pervious and shock-absorbing polymer material, and encapsulates the solar cell chip and conducting plate. A layer of low-iron, high-strength, and light-pervious material (23) is attached to the outer surface of the polymer package.    USE - Structure for packaging concentration solar cell chip.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the light transmittance and prolongs the usable life of the solar cell. Shortens the manufacturing time of the packaging structure, while improving quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the concentration solar cell chip packaging structure.    Conducting plate (20)    Solar cell chip (21)    Polymer package (22)    Low-iron, high-strength, and light-pervious material layer (23)    Insulating material layer (24)    Heat sink (25)
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device (10) has lead (14) connected to metal electrode (18) of PTC element (12) and lead (16) connected to metal electrode (20) of PTC element. The lead (14) has region which covers a portion of metal electrode and the lead (16) has region (24) which covers bottom surface of PTC element and region (26) extending outward from periphery of region (24), that includes connection region (38) on peripheral section. A gap region (60) exists between region (24) and connection region so that side of PTC element is covered with resin coating (50).    USE - Polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device used in electrical or electronic apparatus e.g. secondary battery pack (both claimed). Can also be used in motor and universal serial bus (USB) circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The hardening resin flowing into peripheral section of lead can be prevented. The size of PTC device can be reduced thus the PTC device can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and sectional view of the PTC device.    PTC device (10)    PTC element (12)    Leads (14,16)    Metal electrodes (18,20)    Regions (24,26)    Connection region (38)    Resin coating (50)    Gap region (60)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has a pair of connectors (400) formed by bending a sheet material into predetermined shape to form groove-shaped connections structures into which electrode terminals (230,232) of a battery cell (200) are inserted and coupled. Each connector has a pair of rear extensions that are bent forward while partially bent downward to press the inserted terminal. The front extensions elastically press electrode terminal insertion portion formed by the rear extensions, when corresponding electrode terminal is inserted in the insertion portion.    USE - Protection circuit module (PCM) for controlling overcharge, overdischarge and overcurrent of battery pack (claimed) used in mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The protection circuit module can be manufactured easily. The protection circuit module can be connected to the battery cell through a simple assembling process without performing a welding or soldering process. The electrical connection and mechanical coupling between the electrode terminals of the battery cell and the protection circuit module can be achieved stably and securely. Since the rear extensions are partially bent downward, the tight contact strength between the connectors and the electrode terminals increases, therefore, even when an external force is applied to the protection circuit module, prevents the protection circuit module from deviating from its original position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connector manufacturing method; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack including protection circuit module.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell (200)    Electrode terminals (230,232)    PCM (300)    Connectors (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves printing gate address line (44) and gate contact (46) of gate layer in main single printing operation using low resistance material. A source-drain layer is printed in two printing operations. The data address line (52"), source contact (56") and drain contact (54") are printed using high resistance material such as nano-particle silver solution. A pixel contact pad (58") is printed using material different from high resistance material.    USE - Method for manufacturing electronic device (claimed) using thin film transistor (TFT) array. Can also be used in manufacturing LED, radio frequency identification tag, photovoltaic cell and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The processing steps for manufacturing electronic device can be minimized. The wastage of material can be reduced such that the cost for manufacturing the electronic device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the TFT array.    Gate address line (44)    Gate contact (46)    Data address line (52")    Drain contact (54")    Source contact (56")    Pixel contact pad (58")
NOVELTY - The interface (1) has a front plate (3) comprising a warning/status-signal indication part (4) made of a material such as glass or plastic, where the part is removal from the front plate. The front plate is made of glass or plastic-material. The indication part is laser etched on the front plate by using a chemical substance, where the interface is located in a dashboard of a vehicle i.e. car. The display information comprising warning or status signal informs the occupant of the vehicle about dangerous situations and/or important information.    USE - Vehicle interface for displaying an information such as velocity, revolutions per minute of a motor and temperature (all claimed) such as temperature of a cooling water or oil, about a status of a vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for battery status information.    ADVANTAGE - The interface is less in weight and simple to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle interface.    Vehicle interface (1)    Warning/status-signal information (2)    Front plate (3)    Indication part (4)
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 - A liquid treating device comprises chamber(s) for holding the liquid, collection chamber(s), a mechanism for heating the holding chamber(s) to cause the liquid to evaporate, and a surface for forming condensate resulting from the evaporation and directing the condensate into the collection chamber(s).    USE - A liquid treating device for use as solar distillation/desalination device for a solar distillation/desalination roof system. The liquid is saline water. (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The device is portable, has lower manufacturing cost, has simple construction and low operational costs, and is a non-local delivery of fresh water thus making the device economically feasible for irrigation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross sectional view of a solar distillation device.    Internal dividing elements (14)    Treated liquid chambers (20)    Corrugated roofing panels (38)    Frame members (40)    Storage chambers (46)
NOVELTY - A transmission of incident electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined wavelength enhancing device comprises a structure (78) comprising an array of apertures in a thin film. The structure supports cavity modes for coupling to and enhancing transmission of a predetermined polarization state at the predetermined wavelength, and adapted to induce light circulation or weaving of the transmitted predetermined polarization state at the predetermined wavelength. The array of apertures is arranged with a periodicity that is equal to or less than the predetermined wavelength.    USE - A transmission of incident electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined wavelength enhancing device for use as a polarizing beamsplitter or as a solar cell device for a light storage device or wavelength and polarization sensitive photodetector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to fabricate and integrate into devices requiring polarization-tunable transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of a grating structure.    Grating (70)    Wires (72)    Groove (74)    Period (76)    Structure (78)
NOVELTY - Two pieces of glass of photovoltaic cell module are bonded or sealed by providing a photovoltaic cell between the pieces of glass; providing solder to solder contact area disposed on piece(s) of glass; bringing the pieces of glass into contact at the solder contact area; and heating solder to melting or working point of solder to cause the pieces of glass bond or seal at the solder contact area.    USE - Method for bonding or sealing of two pieces of glass of photovoltaic cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides bonds and seals that have increased longevity and decreased susceptibility to degradation from moisture or exposure to sunlight; and maximizes the quantum and overall efficiencies of the photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic cell module, comprising two pieces of glass and photovoltaic cell between two pieces of glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of photovoltaic cell module having sealed top and bottom pieces of glass.
NOVELTY - Preparing an electrode catalyst for fuel cells comprising a specific carbon-based catalyst material in which a metal element is coordinated to the two to four nitrogen atoms involves subjecting the nitrogen-containing metal complex to nitrogen-compensating treatment.    USE - For preparing an electrode catalyst for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides an electrode catalyst for fuel cells having excellent oxygen reduction activity. In the process, by subjecting the pyrolyzed nitrogen-containing metal complex to nitrogen-compensating treatment, it becomes possible to repair the MNx structure i.e. the active site that fell off during the preparation of the catalyst, so that catalyst activity is improved. The method produces an electrode catalyst for fuel cells having excellent characteristics particularly improved current density in high-potential region. The process provides improvement in the electricity generating characteristics of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing an electrode catalyst for fuel cells comprising a carbon-based MNx centre catalyst material in which a metal element (M) is coordinated to the two to four nitrogen atoms involves subjecting the nitrogen-containing metal complex to nitrogen-compensating treatment.    x=2-4.
NOVELTY - Preparation of electrode catalyst comprises subjecting the pyrolyzed catalyst to water-repelling treatment. The electrode catalyst comprises pyrolyzed catalyst prepared from carbon-based center catalyst material in which a metal is coordinated via 2-4 nitrogen atoms to grapheme layers of carbon.    USE - Preparation of electrode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the hydrophilicity of catalyst and prevents flooding due to water produced during fuel cell operation, thus catalyst performance is maintained at high levels. The method provides improvement in electricity-generating characteristic of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of electrode catalyst comprises subjecting the pyrolyzed catalyst to water-repelling treatment. The electrode catalyst comprises pyrolyzed catalyst prepared from carbon-based center catalyst material of formula MNx in which a metal is coordinated via 2-4 nitrogen atoms to grapheme layers of carbon.    M=metal;and    x=2-4.
NOVELTY - The device (200) has a battery (202) for supplying drive power for rotating a starter motor (204). An ignition switch (206) delivers the drive power to the starter motor. A sensing part (208) is provided for sensing starting of engine according to rotation of the starter motor. An on-off switching unit (210) which transmits the drive power supplied to the starter motor from the ignition switch, blocks a controller (214) according to starting of engine.    USE - Device for use with starter motor of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The on-off switching unit blocks controller according to starting of engine, and hence ensures that over-run of starter motor is prevented by the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Device (200)    Battery (202)    Starter motor (204)    Ignition switch (206)    Sensing part (208)    On-off switching unit (210)    Controller (214)
NOVELTY - A litroenergy power cell assembly has a photovoltaic cell sheet component (20) for producing electrical energy from light energy, and a litrocell sheet component (30) positioned adjacent to component (20). The component (30) contains a light transparent matrix comprising light-emitting phosphor particles and tritium-containing substance exciting phosphor particles, in dispersed state. The light emitted by phosphor particles traverses matrix, and impinges on component (20) to produce electrical energy. The matrix contains glass, ceramic and polymeric resin.    USE - Litroenergy power cell assembly is used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The litroenergy power cell assembly produces electrical energy for extended periods with minimal maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of litroenergy power cell assembly.    Photovoltaic cell sheet component (20)    Litrocell sheet component (30)    Charge controlling unit (40)    Electrical conductors (42,52)    Battery unit (50)    Inverter (60)
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 - An organic electrolytic solution comprises a lithium salt, an organic solvent, a radical initiator and a polymerizable monomer.    USE - As an organic electrolytic solution useful for a lithium battery (claimed) such as a lithium ion battery, a lithium ion polymer battery, a lithium sulfur battery, or a lithium primary battery useful as power sources for portable electronic devices such as video cameras, mobile phones, and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolytic solution improves charge-discharge efficiency and increases cell capacity of the lithium primary or secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic electrolytic solution comprises a lithium salt, an organic solvent, a radical initiator of formula R1-N2+-X- (I) and a polymerizable monomer of formula (II).    R1=1-20C alkyl, 6-20C aryl or 7-20C alkylaryl (all optionally substituted by halogen, nitro, halogenated 1-4C alkyl, 1-6C alkylcarbonyl, 1-6C alkoxycarbonyl or halogenated benzyl);    X-=anion selected from BF4-, Cl-, PF6-, ClO4-, HSO4-, CF3SO3-, C2F5SO3-, (CF3SO2)3C-, (C2F5SO2)3C-, (CF3SO2)2N- and/or (CF2F5SO2)2N-;and    R2-R4=H, halogen, halogenated 1-4C alkyl, 1-6C alkylcarbonyl, 1-6C alkoxycarbonyl, nitro or halogenated benzyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery comprising a cathode, an anode and the organic electrolytic solution.
NOVELTY - The seat has an anode (11) and a cathode (12) provided at two ends of a battery seat main body (10). The cathode is installed with a U-shaped buckle (20) for preventing electricity inversion when the battery is inverted. The buckle is composed of a U-shaped clamp and a through groove that is formed on a front side of the clamp for passage of the anode, where the buckle is made of plastic.    USE - Battery seat for an alarm clock.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode of the battery seat is provided with the U-shaped buckle whose through groove is formed for the passage of the battery anode, and the cathode does not contact the cathode of the battery seat as the battery cathode does not include bump shape of the anode, thus avoiding the electricity inversion phenomenon. The seat is not discharged even when measured by a universal meter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a battery seat.    Battery seat main body (10)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    U-shaped buckle (20)
NOVELTY - The clock has a cassette mechanism box (10) connected with a clock pointer, where front side of the cassette mechanism box is embedded with a round plastic part (20). A dome arc-shaped transparent disk (30) is provided between the round plastic part and the cassette mechanism box. The round plastic part includes a dome part (21) and a locating slot part (22) that is fixed with the transparent disk, where the transparent disk is made of glass or transparent plastic. A battery is provided at the front side of the cassette mechanism box.    USE - Wall clock.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is installed at the front side of the cassette mechanism box, and the round plastic part is clamped with the front side of the cassette mechanism box in rotating way, so that the battery can be installed by unscrewing the round plastic part, thus avoiding the need for taking off the clock from the wall for exchanging the battery. The clock is convenient to use, and has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded sectional view of a wall clock.    Cassette mechanism box (10)    Round plastic part (20)    Dome part (21)    Locating slot part (22)    Dome arc-shaped transparent disk (30)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion material contains electric charge carrying layer having spherical-shell-formed carbon as electron acceptor and linear or cylindrical carbon as charge transport component provided on electron donor layer having electric donor. The spherical-shell-formed carbon is chosen from fullerene, modified fullerene and its metal content. The linear or cylindrical carbon is in form of tube shape, fibrous form or ribbon shape, and is chosen from carbon nanotube, graphite nanofiber, graphite ribbon, fibril, intercalated graphite and their modified form.    USE - Photoelectric conversion material is used for photoelectric cell (claimed), photoelectric conversion device, lightening conversion device and optoelectronic device. Uses including but are not limited to solar cell, electronic device, photoelectric transducer, diode, rectifier, photodiode, optical sensor, optical switch, transistor, field-effect transistor, holographic element, optical recording material, electrophotographic system, photoconductive toner and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion material has high stability and photoelectric conversion efficiency, and is economical.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode chamber (6) and a cathode chamber (2) separated by a proton exchange membrane (7), where the anode chamber includes a closed structure provided with a water inlet (1) and a water outlet (4). An anode solution and an anode electrode (3) are provided in the anode chamber, and a cathode solution e.g. iodized salt, and a cathode electrode (9) e.g. carbon paper, are provided in the cathode chamber. The cathode chamber made of transparent material such as glass, polycarbonate or polymethyl methacrylate, is equipped with an air hole at a top part (8).    USE - Microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can reproduce a cathode electron receptor using natural light, which prevents regular replacement of the cathode electron receptor, lowers the production cost, avoids catalyst poisoning, reduces the operation cost and complexity, and realizes perfect application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a microbial fuel cell.    Water inlet (1)    Cathode chamber (2)    Anode electrode (3)    Water outlet (4)    Anode chamber (6)    Proton exchange membrane (7)    Top part (8)    Cathode electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The mobile phone has a built-in mechanical part provided with a robot framework and a motor, and a circuit part provided with a circuit board (26), battery (28) and a speaker (25). The circuit board is fixed with a voice control integrated circuit (IC) part and a controlling mobile phone part. A low mouth return spring and a low mouth connecting rod are equipped at a side of an active low mouth part. The circuit board, battery and the speaker are fixed in a body part. A shell is a formed in pet, cartoon or toy model made of fluff, plastic, rubber or other textile products.    USE - Mobile phone for use by a child.    ADVANTAGE - The phone has functions of global positioning system (GPS) satellite positioning, mobile communication, voice conversation and pet model. The phone utilizes the GPS satellite positioning system to monitor safety of a child. The phone ensures easy popularization and better design, and is convenient to carry with wide range of applications and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mobile phone.    Switch key (23)    Microphone (24)    Speaker (25)    Circuit board (26)    Battery (28)
NOVELTY - The plate has electrode jacks (1) provided on a transparent organic plate (3) e.g. rectangular-shaped transparent organic plate, and electrodes i.e. copper bars, plugged in the electrode jacks. A rubber ring (2) is provided between the electrode jacks and the electrodes, where the distance between the electrode jacks is 1-10 centimeters and the electrodes are 10-30 centimeters in length and made of copper.    USE - Direct current (DC) electrical field three-dimension indoor array observation battery lead plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate achieves two-dimensional and three-dimensional observation of the electrical field, obtains observation data of different sampling points for the direct current (DC) electrical field on a plane and obtains configuration of underground geological structure after data processing. The obtained data are true and reliable due to short measuring time and small parameter variation of the electrical field. The underground information is obtained from a primary power supply in the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a direct current electrical field three-dimension indoor array observation battery lead plate.    Electrode jack (1)    Rubber ring (2)    Transparent organic plate (3)
NOVELTY - The layer has a micro-pore layer coated over a substrate layer, where the micro-pore layer is made by mixing an intermetallic compound e.g. titanium carbide, with a noble metal catalyst e.g. ruthenium. A supportive substrate e.g. zirconium oxide, is utilized for a supported noble metal simple substance and supported noble metal oxide. The intermetallic compound is washed by using hydrochloric solution, and PTFE is added in the intermetallic compound. Ultrasonic process is performed for 10-60 minutes.    USE - Diffusion layer for an integrated renewable fuel cell chip and a mono-cell.    ADVANTAGE - The layer is inexpensive and simple to process, and has better electrical conductivity, better chemical and electrochemical stability, perfect corrosion resistance and wide application. The layer made from the intermetallic compound increases recycle service life of the renewable fuel cell. The layer is applied to the renewable fuel cell in a cost effective manner. The renewable fuel cell chip and mono-cell made from the layer have better output property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparing method for a diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a preparing method for a diffusion layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a single-face/double-face flow path plate comprising a plate body provided with multiple flow paths inwardly concave from surfaces of the plate body. An adhesive layer made of disposable hardening adhesive agent e.g. polypropylene glue, comprises pre-hardened regions, where the adhesive layer is attached on the plate body. The pre-hardened regions cover a part of the flow paths.    USE - Assembly structure for a flow path plate and an adhesive layer of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plate body is made of anti-catalyst non-conductor substrate of engineering plastic, graphite substrate, metal substrate, plastic carbon substrate, flame resistant 4 (FR4) substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxide resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, high polymer plasticized substrate or substrate of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a flow path plate and adhesive layer assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves steeping a cell diffusion layer e.g. carbon fiber woven cloth, in hydrophobic agent i.e. polyfluortetraethylene emulsion under ultrasonic environment, and airing and roasting the diffusion layer, where the ultrasonic frequency in the ultrasonic environment is 28-100 kilo Hertz. Roasting process is performed at 300-400 degrees centigrade for 1-4 hours.    USE - Hydrophobic method for processing a fuel cell diffusion layer.    ADVANTAGE - The method equalizes the hydrophobic agent load, and increases the conductivity and gas permeability of the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relation between cell voltage and current density of a fuel cell diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - The panel has a surface panel (2) including a solar panel (3) and fastened to a building. The surface panel is directly foamed with a carrier layer (1) that is made of polyurethane foamed plastic. The carrier layer is foamed at its side with a lower layer (4), where the side is opposite to the surface panel. The lower layer is made of calcium sulfate or other fire-resistant material. A suspension and/or assembly unit is foamed in the carrier layer for fastening the roof or facade panel to the building. A metal grid and groove/spring elements are formed in the carrier layer.    USE - Roof or facade panel i.e. tile, for a construction element (claimed) in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The roof or facade panel is designed in such a manner that the surface panels are foamed together in the roof or facade panel, thus avoiding assembling complexity by aligning the surface panels on the roof or facade panel, and avoiding penetration of water i.e. rain water, in a simple manner. The roof or facade panel is manufactured and assembled in a simple and secure manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a roof or facade panel    (2) a construction element including an offset.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a roof or facade panel.    Carrier layer (1)    Surface panel (2)    Solar panel (3)    Lower layer (4)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The solar cell is embedded into a substrate and a fluid-flow through capillary tube system is arranged on a side facing the sun, where tube system is connected with a heat exchanger. The capillary tube system is embedded into the substrate, where the substrate is made of polyurethane. The heat exchanger is integrated into a house water supply of a building. An upper surface of the photovoltaic module facing the sun is kept independent of a constant temperature.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use as a roof membrane of a building (all claimed), and for direct conversion of a solar energy into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module is cooled at the high weather-related temperatures, so that an electrical resistance is limited within the photovoltaic module, thus achieving a high degree of efficiency at high external temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for application of a photovoltaic module    (2) a method for operating a photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - The conductor (12) has two surfaces (16, 17) that are opposite to one another and are connected to one another by respective side faces (18, 19). The current conductor exhibits a portion with a reduced cross-sectional thickness at a region of the side faces in comparison to a thickness (D) of the current conductor defined by the surfaces. The portion with reduced cross-sectional thickness extends over a sealing region (14) of the current conductor.    USE - Plate-shaped-current conductor for a galvanic cell e.g. lithium ion cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The portion of the current conductor with reduced cross-sectional thickness extends over the sealing region of the current conductor, thus improving the sealing quality of the current conductor in the galvanic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a galvanic cell with a plate-shaped-current conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rigid schematic perspective view of a current conductor.    Current conductor thickness (D)    Current conductor (12)    Sealing region (14)    Surfaces (16, 17)    Side faces (18, 19)
NOVELTY - The control has a water-proof seal ring equipped on a connecting place of a touch screen and an upper cover. Keys are placed in key holes on a nail end of the upper cover in a vertical direction. A battery box is equipped in a lower cover. A printed circuit board (PCB) plate is equipped between the battery box and the touch screen. The touch screen and the keys are equipped in a space formed by closing the upper and lower covers, where the touch screen and the keys are made of rubber materials. The touch screen faces a through-hole on a front end of the upper cover.    USE - Multi-functional water-proof remote control.    ADVANTAGE - The remote control is simple in structure and low in cost. The remote control exhibits better water-proof effect so that the remote control can be utilized in different humid environments. The touch screen equipped in the remote control provides great convenience for users to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a multi-functional water-proof remote control.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning sheet element between photovoltaic element and concentrating element (200) such that the coupling elements are positioned between photovoltaic elements and concentrating elements. The sheet element is processed between photovoltaic element and optical concentrating element by curing process to couple the photovoltaic elements and concentrating elements.    USE - Method of fabricating photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device with low cost and improved efficiency is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The curing process involves transforming coupling material from thermal plastic state to thermal set state, and applying force and temperature with respect to sheet element over specified period of time. The efficiency of light transmission from concentrating element and photovoltaic element is increased by sheet element. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet element used for coupling photovoltaic element and concentrating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the concentrating element of photovoltaic device.    Concentrating element (200)    Light entering aperture region (220)    Exit region (230)    Light transmission direction (240)    Reflective sides (270,280)
NOVELTY - Article (I) comprises a film or sheet comprising or made of an acid terpolymer composition, where the acid terpolymer comprises copolymerized units derived from an alpha -olefin, 3-8C alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid (15-30 wt.%), and 4-12C alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester (0.5-40 wt.%); and the article is a safety laminate or a solar control pre-lamination assembly.    USE - (I) (solar cell pre-amination) is useful for producing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The acid terpolymer containing film or sheet used in (I): has enhanced adhesion strength to other laminate layers, especially after severe environmental aging; and exhibit improved transparency. (I) provides solar cell module, which is rapidly expandable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process comprising: providing a solar cell pre-lamination assembly and laminating the assembly to form a solar cell module; and    (2) a solar cell module produced from the solar cell pre-lamination assembly.
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (2) is laminated on both surfaces except outer periphery edge portion of solid polymer electrolytic membrane (1). A frame-like reinforcement sheet (5) consisting of fiber porous sheet (4) and polyolefin-type resin layer (3), is attached on outer periphery edge portion of both surfaces of electrolytic membrane so that the polyolefin-type resin layer contacts the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Joining structure of electrolytic membrane catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of joining structure of electrolytic membrane catalyst layer can be prevented. The leakage of gas such as hydrogen can be prevented, so that the durability of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the joining structure of electrolytic membrane catalyst layer.    Solid polymer electrolytic membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Polyolefin-type resin layer (3)    Fiber porous sheet (4)    Frame-like reinforcement sheet (5)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer, crosslinking agent and crosslinked adjuvant. The crosslinked adjuvant contains polyfunctional (meth)acrylate of polyhydric alcohol and triaryl isocyanurate. The polyfunctional (meth)acrylate is tri(meth)acrylate of trivalent alcohol or trimethylol-propane tri(meth)acrylate.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing has excellent heat resistance.
NOVELTY - An aqueous coating material contains composite complex and carbon black having average particle diameter of 500 nm or less and whose surface is modified by carbonyl group. The composite complex is obtained by radical polymerizing hydrolyzate of organosilane, condensate of organosilane and/or organosilane and mixture containing radical polymerizable vinyl monomer in emulsified state.    USE - Aqueous coating material is used for back sheet of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous coating material has excellent adhesiveness, moisture resistance, weather resistance, light-shielding property and bending tolerance. The coating film formed using aqueous coating material has high hardness and excellent crack resistance.
NOVELTY - The charger has a transformer whose two output ends are connected with a charging LED (2) of four independent charging circuits. The charging LEDs are connected in series with resistors. Detecting LEDs (5) are shunt-connected with charge cells through a detecting switch.    USE - Common cell charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is simple in structure and easy to assemble. The manufacturing cost of the charger is low. The charger has strong practicability. The charger can repeatedly charge to prolong the service life of the common cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a common cell charger.    Plastic box (1)    Charging LED (2)    Positive connecting plate (3)    Negative connecting plate (4)    Detecting LED (5)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a grid-like battery pack limiting component fixed on an electrode. Batteries in a battery pack are respectively allocated in a battery containing groove formed by the battery pack limiting component that is formed by PVC plates. An electrode locating component is fixed on a side of a main circuit board facing to the battery pack. An end of the battery pack is electrically connected with the electrode. Another end of the battery pack is electrically connected with another electrode formed on the main circuit board through the electrode locating component.    USE - Portable vehicular emergency power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a portable vehicular emergency power supply.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) comprises electrolyte membrane (12), binder layers (11) comprising sulfonated polysulfone-clay nanocomposite and tackifier disposed on opposing sides of electrolyte membrane, and electrodes comprising catalytic layers disposed on binder layers.    USE - A membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell including direct methanol fuel cell for portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has improved adhesion between catalytic layer and electrolyte membrane, optimal catalytic layer porosity and forms catalyst-coated membrane having superior ion conductivity, thus producing fuel cells with improved cell voltage characteristics and enhanced power output density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing MEA comprising:    (A) mixing sulfonated polysulfone-clay nanocomposite, tackifier and first solvent to obtain binder layer forming composition;    (B) coating on first support membrane (10) and removing solvent to form binder layer (11);    (C) attaching binder layer to surface of electrolyte membrane (12) and removing first support membrane from binder layer; and    (D) applying catalytic layer to second support membrane, attaching catalytic layer to binder layer and removing second support membrane from catalytic layer; or    (E) coating catalytic layer-forming composition comprising metal catalyst, ionomer and second solvent on gas diffusion layer to form electrode catalytic layer and attaching to binder layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional schematic view of membrane electrode assembly formation.    Support membrane (10)    Binder layer (11)    Electrolyte membrane (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic conductive feature is formed by providing substrate comprising passivation layer disposed on silicon layer; depositing surface modifying material comprising salt onto at least portion of passivation layer or UV-curable material; curing UV-curable material to form cured material; depositing metallic composition comprising at least one of metallic nanoparticles comprising metal or metal precursor to metal onto at least portion of substrate; and heating the composition such that it forms at least portion of photovoltaic conductive feature in electrical contact with silicon layer.    USE - Method for formation of photovoltaic conductive feature (claimed) useful in the production of photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method affords printing front grid electrodes with narrow gridlines while minimizing cell breakage and minimizing the contact and line resistances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is perspective view illustrating a photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing photo irradiation intensity of a surface of a silicon photovoltaic cell by using light connection and reflection of a composite parabolic condenser (CPC). Temperature of a working face of the silicon photovoltaic cell is reduced by utilizing a cooling medium e.g. liquid, at a lower part of the CPC to keep the temperature of the working face of the silicon photovoltaic cell within a range of normal working temperature. The cooling medium is stored in an industry or home.    USE - Method for utilizing solar energy via consubstantial and synchronous photoelectric and photo-thermal transformation in an industry and home.    ADVANTAGE - The composite parabolic condenser is equipped with the heat exchanged device, which effectively reduces working temperature of the working surface of the silicon photovoltaic cell subassembly and improves transforming efficiency and output power of the photovoltaic cell. The cooling medium can be utilized again, which can effectively utilize the solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy utilization device. The composite parabolic condenser is made of a metal plate, plastic plate, glass, glass fiber reinforced plastic via pressing or made of ceramics and clay base via sintering and mold pressing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a solar energy utilization method.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-producing device comprises a fuel container and an inner pipe reactor provided in the fuel container. The fuel container has a shell on which a dismountable gas liquor separator is provided. The upper end of inner pipe reactor is provided with an opening, and the lower end of inner pipe reactor is connected to inside of fuel container. The upper end of gas liquor separation portion is provided with an air outlet.    USE - Device is used for producing hydrogen from boron hydride used for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently and economically produces high quality hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Film manufacturing involves forming (S1) catalyst layer, which is coated on single-side of dimorphism material. The dimorphism material is dipped in a solution including acid and hydrogen-ion-conductive macromolecule for pre-treatment and is pre-processed (S2). A solid polymer electrolyte membrane is positioned at the catalyst layer of pre-processed dimorphism material and hot rolled, where the formed catalyst layer is transcribed (S3) to the dimorphism material by solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Method for manufacturing film for fuel cell electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The film manufacturing method is cost-effective, has increased production efficiency, and removes contaminant remaining in catalyst layer by dipping the dimorphism material in acid solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Film manufacturing involves forming catalyst layer, which is coated on single-side of dimorphism material. The dimorphism material is dipped in a solution including acid and hydrogen-ion-conductive macromolecule for pre-treatment and is pre-processed. A solid polymer electrolyte membrane is positioned at the catalyst layer of pre-processed dimorphism material and hot rolled, where the formed catalyst layer is transcribed to the dimorphism material by solid polymer electrolyte membrane. An electrode substrate is positioned to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane in transferred catalyst layer and welded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the film manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Forming catalyst layer (S1)    Pre-processing dimorphism material (S2)    Transcribing catalyst layer (S3)    Welding electrode substrate with solid polymer electrolyte membrane (S4)
NOVELTY - A nanometer-structured anode material is prepared by dissolving 1-30 g of hydrated tin chloride and 1-4 g of hydroxyphenol into 10-40 mL of de-ionized water; adding 0-8 mL of hydrochloric acid into the solution, stirring the solution uniformly, adding 2-10 mL of 20-40 wt.% formaldehyde solution, stirring the solution, removing the mixture, carrying out reaction in oven, and cooling the solution to obtain red intermediate tin hydroxychloride/phenolic resin; filtering and washing the intermediate; and putting the product into tube furnace to undergo calcination.    USE - Method for preparing nanometer-structured anode material for tin dioxide lithium ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method uses inexpensive raw materials, has simple preparation process and region-unlimited preparation condition, and is suitable for large-scale industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of nanometer-structured anode materials for tin dioxide lithium ion battery involves:    (A) dissolving 1-30 g of hydrated tin chloride and 1-4 g of hydroxyphenol into 10-40 mL of de-ionized water and stirring the solution by magnetic force;    (B) adding 0-8 mL of hydrochloric acid (20-37 wt.%) into the solution, stirring the solution uniformly, adding 2-10 mL of 20-40 wt.% formaldehyde solution, stirring the solution for 10-40 seconds, removing the mixture into stainless steel reaction kettle with a 35-60 mL of PTFE liner, carrying out reaction in oven at 65-90 degrees C for 24-96 hours, and cooling the solution to normal temperature to obtain red intermediate tin hydroxychloride/plenolic resin;    (C) using de-ionized water to filter and wash the intermediate such the intermediate has pH of 5-7, and drying the intermediate at 40-100 degrees C; and    (D) putting the product into tube furnace to undergo calcination in air at 450-650 degrees C for 1-5 hours to obtain white solid product.
NOVELTY - An organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit.    USE - The organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit is useful for producing battery.    ADVANTAGE - The organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit, compared with traditional ruthenium dyestuff, it is unnecessary to use precious ruthenium and pure reagent hyson, and it has higher synthesis yield coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic dyestuff using multi-heterocycle derivative as conjugated unit, where the chemical structural is Formula 1.    R0, R1 and R2=radicals composed of dutrex, heterocycle aromatic hydrocarbon or heterocycle aromatic hydrocarbon derivative;    R0, R1, R2=one or more chemical structural formulas in the following chemical structural formulas; Formulas 2-9;    A= oxygen (O), sulfur (S) or selenium (Se);    B=O, S or Se;    C=O, S or Se;    R3-R20=hydrogen atom, hydroxide radical, alkyl, naphthene base, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkylthio group, alkylhalide group or halogen; and    n=1 or greater than 1 and is equal to 10 or less than 10.
NOVELTY - Diaphragm coating involves spreading solution conveyed to a spreader on a support body by intaglio coating, reverse roll coating, slope flow coating or extruding coating techniques. The coating is solidified to form diaphragm. The solute of solution in the spreader is a compound polymer, which is mixture of polymer 1 and polymer 2 in 1:5-5:1 weight ratio. The polymer 1 is derivative of anode or cathode adhesive and polymer 2 is polymer containing highly polar group.    USE - Method for coating diaphragm for use in gel polymer battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm coating method provides a path to develop battery diaphragm, has good cycle performance, eligible safety and good gelatination effect.
NOVELTY - An environment-friendly aluminum paste comprises: 50-80wt.% of aluminum conductive powder; 1-10wt.% of lead-free glass binder; 0.05-5wt.% of trivalent metal organic compound; 2-15wt.% of organic resin; 10-25wt.% of solvent; 2-10wt.% of addition agent, where the glass binder is a lead-free glass material; the glass material is Bi, B, Si series material.    USE - The aluminum paste is useful for silicon solar cell back electric field electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is environment-friendly, has a strong adhesive force after it has the fast heat treatment in the tunnel furnace, and the ohmic contact is good and the conversion rate of cell is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An environment-friendly aluminum paste comprises: 50-80wt.% of aluminum conductive powder; 1-10wt.% of lead-free glass binder; 0.05-5wt.% of trivalent metal organic compound; 2-15wt.% of organic resin; 10-25wt.% of solvent; 2-10wt.% of addition agent, where the glass binder is a lead-free glass material; the glass material is Bi, B, Si series material and it is added with aluminum oxide (Al2O3), zinc oxide (ZnO), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), titanium dioxide (TiO2), vanadium oxide (V2O5); sodium oxide (Na2O); lithium oxide (Li2O); the dispensation of the lead-free glass binder is: 40-80% of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3); 10-30% of boron oxide (B2O3); 1-10% of silicon dioxide (SiO2); 1-10% of Al2O3; 1-20% of ZnO; 0-5% of ZrO2; 0-5% of TiO2; 0-5% of V2O5; 0-10% of Na2O; 0-20% of Li2O, is new. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is the manufacturing method for environment-friendly aluminum paste.
NOVELTY - 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 method involves embedding a rear side contact type even crystalline solar cell (1) between a deformable carrier layer (12) and a deformable covering layer (13), in order to produce a lamination (19). The lamination is bended into a desired convex form by deforming of carrier and covering layers and breaking of even crystalline solar cell into small pieces (22), where the bending is carried out by pressing the lamination between a forming punch and a die-plate. The pieces are remains connected with each other by rear side contacts bending at a breaking point (23).    USE - Method for manufacturing a convex cambered photovoltaic module for a stand post for a solar operated lamp (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method permits manufacturing of the convex cambered photovoltaic module with high efficiency in a simple and cost-effective manner, and permits the crystalline solar cell to be broken into the small pieces without making power loss in the solar cell, while permitting narrow curvature radius of the module. The method increases integrity of the photovoltaic module in a bended condition, permits the lamination to be compact, and avoids formation of air bubbles in the photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a convex cambered photovoltaic module.    Rear side contact type even crystalline solar cell (1)    Deformable carrier layer (12)    Deformable covering layer (13)    Lamination (19)    Small pieces (22)    Breaking point (23)
NOVELTY - The collector (20) has a front sheet and a back sheet formed from a polymer film. The front and back sheets are welded together to define a set of fluid flow channels (26) i.e. riser, that extends substantially longitudinally between a manifold (38) and a storage tank (23). Each of the channels opens directly into the storage tank, where the storage tank is located at an end of the panel and the manifold is located at another end of the panel. A heat exchanger (52) is placed in the storage tank, where the heat exchanger comprises an inlet and an outlet each protruding from the storage tank.    USE - Thin film solar collector for use in a solar collector system (claimed) for heating/preheating a working fluid e.g. water, and antifreeze solution.    ADVANTAGE - The collector allows thermosiphonic flow between the storage tank and a main body of the collector which simplifies the design and reduces the probability of kink from severely hampering the collector's efficacy, thus enabling the collector to work as a thermosiphon system. The collector is made from thin film materials that allow the collector to effectively inflate when filled with a working fluid. The design of the collector produces solar heat at relatively low efficiency, and the collector can be installed at low cost while minimizing stagnation and freezing risks. The collector is versatile and can be used in increasing stratification within the tank, hence providing higher potential water temperatures. The collector enables peripheral welding that provides a good seal to prevent evaporation of the working fluid during use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar collector system comprising a fill port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of welded thin films suitable for forming a solar collector.    Thin film solar collector (20)    Storage tank (23)    Fluid flow channels (26)    Manifold (38)    Heat exchanger (52)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a layer-form translucent carrier substrate (1) and solar cells (101a,102a,101b,103b) arranged on the top and underside of the carrier substrate. One organic solar cell is arranged on the top side and underside of the carrier substrate.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The large number of solar cells can be integrated on the carrier substrate, so that the operation efficiency of the solar cell module is increased without increasing the area of the carrier substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Carrier substrate (1)    Electrode layer (2a)    Hole blocker layer (3a)    Active semiconductor layer (4a)    Solar cells (101a,102a,101b,103b)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a single crystal silicon chip, an electrode system, and a glass plate covering the single crystal silicon chip. It further comprises a spectrum converter set between the single crystal silicon chip and the glass plate. The spectrum converter contains an inorganic phosphor to enhance the efficiency of the solar cell. The inorganic phosphor absorbs radiation in purple, blue and green light of the Sun's solar radiation and converts the absorption into a photoluminescent light in yellow, orange-yellow and infrared area in the electromagnetic spectrum.    USE - A solar cell, e.g. silicon-based solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication apparatus, microelectromechanical devices and lighting fixtures.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has enhanced photo conversion efficiency, and has low manufacturing cost.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a monocrystalline silicon wafer (50) to hold the transparent light conversion film (70), and a transparent light conversion film which is shaped to be in the form of a polymer layer with a transparent phosphor powder (71) filled inside. The film is contacted with the outer surface of wafer. The silicon wafer is p-type or n-type monocrystalline silicon wafer, or p-type or n-type polycrystalline silicon wafer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell consists of a transparent light conversion film which enhances the absorption of UV in short wavelength radiation ( lambda less than 400 nm) of sun and re-radiate in the wavelength range of 500-780 nm. The capability of forming separate electron-hole pairs to increase the output power of solar cell assembly, is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell comprises a monocrystalline silicon wafer to hold the transparent light conversion film, and a transparent light conversion film which is shaped to be in the form of a polymer layer with a transparent phosphor powder filled inside. The film is contacted with the outer surface of wafer. The silicon wafer is p-type or n-type monocrystalline silicon wafer, or p-type or n-type polycrystalline silicon wafer. The phosphor powder comprises complex oxide of strontium, barium, boron, europium, lithium and chlorine of formula: (Sr1-xBax)(BO2)2:EuLiCl, where x is 0-1. The addition amount of europium is 0.1-15%, lithium is 0-15%, and chlorine is 0.1-30%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent phosphor powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Monocrystalline silicon wafer (50)    Glass piece (60)    Transparent light conversion film (70)    Transparent phosphor powder (71)
NOVELTY - The perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly has an ion conductive electrode layer (407) that is arranged on the backside of a p-type doped monocrystalline silicon plate having several through holes (403A) and obstructive holes (403B). Diluted alkaline solution (431) is supplied via a tube (430) and through holes for etching a porous silicon layer. The size of silicon plate is 1-12 inches in length and the depth of narrow upper portion of through hole is 30-100 microns. The size of through holes and obstructive holes is 2-20 microns and the hole-pitch is 4-40 microns.    USE - Perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly for forming and transferring monocrystalline silicon thin film solar cell into transparent plate.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can be reused directly infinite number of times for transferring monocrystalline silicon thin film solar cell into transparent plate because thinning and lift-off are not allowed during solar cell fabrication process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the perforated monocrystalline silicon plate assembly.    Through holes (403A)    Obstructive holes (403B)    Ion conductive electrode layer (407)    Tube (430)    Diluted alkaline solution (431)
NOVELTY - The assembly (200) has a protection circuit board (210) including connection terminals (214-216). Lead plates (230, 250, 270) are connected to the connection terminals, where each lead plate includes a groove (277) and/or a hole formed at a side connected in one of the connection terminals. One of the lead plates comprises a support (273) formed along two edges of a planar welding part (271) and a connection part (275) extending from an end of the support. The groove is formed in an edge of the connection part, and the hole is formed in a center of the connection part.    USE - Protection circuit assembly for use in a battery pack (claimed) for a handheld electronic/electrical appliance such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, and digital camera. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium battery pack, nickel-metal hydride battery pack, nickel-zinc battery pack, lithium secondary battery pack such as can type lithium secondary battery pack and pouch type lithium secondary battery, and lithium polymer secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connection part and the connection terminals are connected together by soldering using a solder cream such that adhesion strength between the connecting part and the terminals is increased when the solder cream is applied to upper edge of the connection part, thus preventing detachment of the lead plates from the protection circuit board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising a bare cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Protection circuit assembly (200)    Protection circuit board (210)    Connection terminals (214-216)    Lead plates (230, 250, 270)    Welding part (271)    Support (273)    Connection part (275)    Groove (277)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing natural crystalline graphite particles having a particle size of 50 micrometers, a packing density of 0.8 gram per cubic centimeter and a spherical shape as a base aggregate, and molding the resultant mixture by utilizing a carbonaceous binder. The molded product is heat-treated at a temperature lower than 700 degree Celsius. An aspect ratio of the crystalline graphite particles is provided to be less than three.    USE - Method for producing a carbon bipolar plate of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains the carbon bipolar plate with high strength, high electro-conductivity and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial representation of a carbon bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell (16) produced by a rapid shell manufacturing (RSM) method and comprised of a battery opening (20). A battery flap (10) e.g. battery case, is injection-molded from plastic, and closes the battery opening. A module (14) is injection-molded from plastic, and the battery flap is pivotably supported on the module. The module has a projection and a notch, by which the battery flap is detachably locked in a closed position to prevent a pivot movement. The shell has a spring parallel to the battery opening.    USE - Portable hearing device e.g. hearing aid such as behind-the-ear hearing aid, hearing aid with external receiver, in-the-ear hearing aid e.g. concha hearing aid and canal hearing aid, for assisting hard of hearing. Can also be used for headset and ear-phone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery flap is pivotably supported on the module, and the module has the projection and the notch, by which the battery flap is detachably locked in the closed position to prevent the pivot movement, thus reducing impairment of functionality of the battery flap due to different error tolerances of different production processes of the shell and flap, and hence improving manageability of the hearing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hearing device transverse to a pivot axis of a battery flap.    Battery flap (10)    Hole (13)    Module (14)    Shell (16)    Battery opening (20)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (15) comprises polymer electrolyte (14) and catalyst structure (13) having dendritic shape. The catalyst structure comprises platinum and a metal other than platinum. The platinum compositional ratio on surface of catalyst structure is higher than platinum compositional ratio of entire catalyst structure. The metal other than platinum is cobalt.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly active catalyst layer has high power and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic view of structure of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Catalyst structure (12)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (13)    Polymer electrolyte (14)    Catalyst layer (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing the compound of a noble metal with a reducing agent to obtain noble metal particles. A compound of tungsten is added to the solution containing reducing agent and the compound of noble metal. The noble metal is at least one of platinum and palladium, and the oxidation-reduction potential of the reducing agent is lower than the oxidation-reduction potential of tungsten.    USE - Manufacturing method of catalyst (claimed) for cathode of fuel cell, such as a polymer electrolyte fuel cell or a direct methanol type fuel cell, used for e.g. portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Provides highly active catalyst by refining fine noble metal particles, thus fuel cell which has high power density can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous secondary battery contains positive electrode plate obtained by applying anode mix coating material on positive electrode collector, and negative electrode plate obtained by applying cathode mix coating material on negative electrode collector. An exposed portion which is not coated with anode mix coating material or cathode mix coating material on positive electrode collector or negative electrode collector, is provided and insulation material layer is formed into boundary line section of exposed portions, and coating material applied portions.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply of portable electronic device, and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has excellent durability and capacity, and suppressed internal short circuit, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous secondary battery contains positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, electrode group, and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent as main component. The positive electrode plate is obtained by applying anode mix coating material containing active material, electrically conductive agent and binder on positive electrode collector. The negative electrode plate is obtained by applying cathode mix coating material containing active material and binder on negative electrode collector. The electrode group is formed by winding a separator in a coil shape. An exposed portion which is not coated with anode mix coating material or cathode mix coating material on portion of positive electrode collector or negative electrode collector, is provided and an insulation material layer having plasticity is formed into the boundary line section of exposed portions, and coating material applied portions.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has an electrolytic membrane (15) clamped between the anodes and cathodes. The electrolytic membrane has a gas discharge hole (21) through which gas component such as carbon dioxide produced in the anode side is discharged to cathode side. A distribution path (32) guides the gas component existing between the anodes and fuel supply mechanism (40) to the gas discharge hole.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas existing between the anodes and fuel supply mechanism can be discharged through the gas discharge hole, stable supply of gas component can be carried out over a long period of time. Hence, the output efficiency of fuel cell is improved without consuming liquid fuel futilely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolytic membrane (15)    Gas discharge hole (21)    Distribution path (32)    Fuel supply mechanism (40)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell comprises a positive electrode (23), a negative electrode (24), and a gel electrolyte (26) obtained by swelling a non-aqueous electrolyte by using a physical cross-linkable polymer. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a compound consisting of group 3 element and/or group 4 element.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used for portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to camcorders, digital still cameras, mobile telephones, portable information terminals, and notebook-type computers.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent cycle characteristics and charging-and-discharging efficiency. Swelling during storage at high temperatures is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gel electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wound electrode component of lithium ion secondary cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wound electrode component (20)    Positive electrode (23)    Negative electrode (24)    Separator (25)    Gel electrolyte (26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has anode side metal separator (14) placed along electrode plane of electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b), and is supplied with fuel gas which flows along fuel gas flow path (36a). Several outer and inner side supply holes (66a,66b) and supply holes (66c) are formed at anode side metal separator and intermediate metal separator (18) respectively to which fuel gas inlet communicating hole (34a) and flow path are connected. The fuel gas supplied through supply hole (66c) is smaller than gas supplied through supply holes (66a,66b).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of fuel gas flow paths is equalized so that the performance of the fuel cell is improved and difference of pressure loss of fuel gas supplied to the fuel gas flow paths through the supply holes is suppressed. The generation of water plug at the supply holes is prevented by controlling the fuel gas supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode side metal separator (14)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b)    Intermediate metal separator (18)    Fuel gas inlet communicating hole (34a)    Fuel gas flow path (36a)    Outer side supply hole (66a)    Inner side supply hole (66b)    Supply hole of intermediate metal separator (66c)
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 fuel cell stack has entrance side cooling water flow path (23), and exit side cooling water flow path (24) connected to cooling water flow path (22). The cooling water flow path (23) is connected with a water supply portion (15) by a flow path (25) and the cooling water flow path (24) is connected to a water discharge portion (16) by a flow path (26). The flow paths (24,26) are horizontal flow paths.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell electric power generation system in domestic co-generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses bubble flow at the time of latent-heat cooling driving and enables operating the fuel cell electric power generation system with extensive circulating water flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell separator (2)    Cooling water supply portion (15)    Water discharge portion (16)    Channel (21)    Cooling water flow paths (22-26)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure (31) has a translucent conductive layer (11) which is formed on a photoelectric converting layer (30). A catalyst layer (7) made of polythiophene and platinum is formed on the translucent conductive layer. A dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion structure (20) having stacked translucent conductive layer (16), porous semiconductor layer (13) and pigment (14), is provided facing the translucent conductive layer of amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for photovoltaic apparatus (claimed) used as solar cell installed in roof and wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - Long wavelength can be absorbed efficiently and photo-electrically converted. Hence the photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved greatly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Catalyst layer (7)    Translucent conductive layers (11,16)    Porous semiconductor layer (13)    Pigment (14)    Dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion structure (20)    Amorphous silicon photoelectric converting layer (30)    Amorphous silicon photoelectric conversion structure (31)
NOVELTY - The solar water heater has an elongated tubular collector (7) with an outer transmission cover (10) sealed to collector by head stock cap and tail end cap assembly (11). An elongated tubular insulator (2) functioning as a water storage tank (12) is arranged inside the collector such that an interstitial space (8) formed between the outer surface of the insulator and inner surface of collector functions as a convectional water flow path.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The outer transmission cover efficiently absorbs more solar energy thus the solar water heater can be used in areas with a high solar gain. A low weight and one-piece integrated unit makes the installation of the solar water heater very easy. Water stratification is better due to a longitudinal design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar water heater.    Elongated tubular insulator (2)    Elongated tubular collector (7)    Interstitial space (8)    Outer transmission cover (10)    Head stock cap and tail end cap assembly (11)    Water storage tank (12)
NOVELTY - White polyester film has white polyester layer containing polyester resin, cyclic olefin resin and thermoplastic polyester elastomer and has bubble. The glass transition temperature of cyclic olefin resin is 140 degrees C or more. The content of cyclic olefin resin is 10-40 weight% with respect to white polyester layer. The content of thermoplastic polyester elastomer is 20.5 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of cyclic olefin resin. The thermoplastic polyester elastomer has melting point of 160 degrees C or more.    USE - White polyester film is used as reflection material (claimed) for solar cell and for display device such as personal computer, television, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The white polyester film has excellent optical reflective ability, concealment performance and reduced specific gravity. The image of liquid crystal display formed using white polyester film is clear.
NOVELTY - Solar plant comprises a model of a storage system, which has a rectangular shape and is provided in cubical shape during minimum storage. The storage walls are provided, which are manufactured from standard insulating materials, such as polyurethane hard foam, for volumes of different requirements and conditions and storage temperatures above 100 degrees C.    USE - Solar plant, particularly solar combination plant for heating drinking water and room heating.    ADVANTAGE - The solar plant ensures improved efficiency and enables to heat drinking water and rooms in a cost-effective manner by using storage system having rectangular shape, and also reduces the risk of germs in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method for removal of excess process water from a fuel cell system (100), comprises collecting excess process water in a container, applying ultrasonic vibrations to a portion of the water to create a mist of water, removing the mist of water from the container, expelling the mist into the ambient atmosphere, collecting unwanted condensate formed from the mist, and retaining the condensate to the container for recirculation as mist. The removing step comprises contacting the mist with a heat exchanger to promote evaporation of the mist into the ambient atmosphere.    USE - The method is useful for removal of excess process water from a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of easily and effectively removing excess process water from the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for removal of excess process water from a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a system comprising a fuel cell power module and a water removal system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Process water conduit (110)    Water collecting unit (200)    Mist collecting unit (220)    Radiator. (240)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic element (4) has a bottom wall (11) and front wall (12) made of glass, at an external casing (10). The polydimethylsilicone liquid (R) circulates in a fluid-tight chamber (15) provided between the walls, through an inlet and an outlet passage. A photovoltaic cell (16) is provided in the fluid-tight chamber and is partially immersed in the polydimethylsilicone liquid. The polydimethylsilicone liquid has viscosity at 24 degrees C in the range of 40-60 mm2/s, thermal conductivity in the range of 0.10-0.20 W/mk and flammability point higher than 300 degrees C.    USE - Photovoltaic element for solar-panel apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of micro-fracture in the photovoltaic cell is reduced and the photovoltaic cell is cooled effectively by the use of polydimethylsilicone liquid such that the yield and efficiency of the panel is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-panel apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar-panel apparatus.    Photovoltaic element (4)    Bottom wall (11)    Front wall (12)    Fluid-tight chamber (15)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Polydimethylsilicone liquid (R)
NOVELTY - The traffic sign has a solar photovoltaic cell pivoted to a top end of an arc-shaped sign shell, and a storage battery and a circuit board installed in a control box that is adhered to an inner part of the sign shell. An LED is fixed on a lamp holder that is in threaded connection with a fresnel lens. The lamp holder, fresnel lens and a back board are fixed on the sign shell. The solar photovoltaic cell is packed by high-transmission polycarbonate material.    USE - Solar-energy automatically illuminating traffic sign.    ADVANTAGE - The traffic sign is free from influence of damp climate and wind power, and has simple installation process and better reliability. The solar photovoltaic cell is packed by high-transmission polycarbonate material in an arc-shaped dust-proof design, so that the surface of the solar photovoltaic cell is hard to be polluted by accumulated dusts, and the solar photovoltaic cell can be adapted to different types of working environments. The traffic sign utilizes low-consumption high-efficiency electrical control method, thus lowering power consumption and saving electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar-energy automatically illuminating traffic sign.
NOVELTY - The collector has an insulating layer (5) provided at bottom and side wall of an aluminum alloy frame material (1). An aluminum alloy heat collecting plate core (4) is placed above the insulating layer. A plastic film (3) is fixed in a dovetail groove (8) that is formed at an end portion of a plastic film supporting arm (7) via rubber sealing bar (6). A toughened glass (2) is fixed to a frame at an upper end of the aluminum alloy frame material that is equipped above the plastic film via plastic treadle bar (9). The insulating layer is made of one-face colored steel plastic extruding plate.    USE - Double-layer non-light tight warming plate type solar-powered heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector realizes the insulating effect of double-layer non-light tight material, enhances the non-light tight performance in large scale, and reduces the weight of a layer of glass. The collector has simple structure and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double-layer non-light tight warming plate type solar-powered heat collector.    Aluminum alloy frame material (1)    Toughened glass (2)    Plastic film (3)    Aluminum alloy heat collecting plate core (4)    Insulating layer (5)    Rubber sealing bar (6)    Plastic film supporting arm (7)    Dovetail groove (8)    Plastic treadle bar (9)
NOVELTY - The rod has a solar energy panel installed on an outer shell that is made from an aluminum alloy material or a PVC material. The outer shell includes an end installed with a power supply switch, and another end installed with an illuminating lamp and an electric shocking head. An electronic apparatus, a battery set and a high pressure bag are installed inside the outer shell, where illuminating and electric shocking buttons are installed in the high pressure bag.    USE - Solar electric shocking rod.    ADVANTAGE - The rod can be utilized even when electrical source is absent, thus ensuring active life to people. The illuminating lamp ensures enhanced supply convenience for operation of the rod. The rod is simple in structure, and is easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar electric shocking rod.
NOVELTY - The movable solar cell panels (10,20) arranged at ceiling and wall portions of nurturing facility (H) e.g. plant cultivation house, have dye-sensitized solar cell (12) and current collecting wiring between transparent substrate (11) and resin film (13). The arrangement pattern of solar cell and current collecting wiring is set so that only quantity of sunlight required for growth of plants and animals is permeated into nurturing facility. The wavelength component which is not required for growth of plants and animals is absorbed by sensitizing dye of solar cell.    USE - Solar cell system for use in plant cultivation house, nurturing facility of animals.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of sunlight required for growth of plants and animals is only supplied and used in the nurturing facility. The wastage of solar energy is suppressed and the raise of temperature of the nurturing facility greater than a preset value can be suppressed and increase of the energy consumption for environmental management such as air conditioning, ventilation can be suppressed. Hence the energy cost is reduced, the discharge of the carbon dioxide gas is reduced and the global warming is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell panel of the solar cell system.    Solar cell panels (10,20)    Transparent substrate (11)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (12)    Resin film (13)    Frame material (14)
NOVELTY - A water flow system comprises a water absorbing material (320) having first and second capillary structures (322, 324), where one end of second capillary structure is connected to first capillary structure; and pump (340) having one end connected to other end of second capillary structure to pump the water in second capillary structure. The first capillary structure contacts the cathode end of battery module of fuel cell. The second capillary structure is disposed outside the battery module and is separated from cathode end. The fuel cell further has anode end of battery module.    USE - A water flow system for a fuel cell (claimed), particularly for recycling cathode water of fuel cell. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, fuel cell with bipolar plate or portable fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water flow system increases water recovery rate, saves the energy consumed in water recycling, avoids water leakage, and avoids decreasing the temperature of battery module in fuel cell. The system may bring away 2.2 g water/10 minutes. The system enables collection of liquid water without condensation, thus eliminating a condenser and providing better drainage; does not need a lot of wind to vaporize the water (i.e. no extra fan is needed); thus reducing electricity cost, keeping the high temperature of fuel cell and increasing its efficiency. The capillary structure may absorb the water, in case the water drops by gravity, thus preventing leakage. The drainage is achieved by less energy so that the output power of fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a basic structure of membrane electrode assembly.    Water absorbing material (320)    First capillary structure (322)    Second capillary structure (324)    Pump (340)    Catalyzer layer (421)
NOVELTY - The lithium iron (II) phosphate cathode active material useful in a lithium-ion battery, comprises lithium iron (II) phosphate particles, nanocarbon particles, and iron phosphide, where a portion of the iron phosphide (50-80 wt.%) is disposed on the surfaces of the lithium iron (II) phosphate particles. The lithium iron (II) phosphate particles, iron phosphide and nanocarbon particles have molar ratios of 1 :(0.001-0.033):(0.066-0.657). The phosphate particles and nanocarbon particles have an average particle diameter (D50) of 1-7 microns and 1-100 nanometers respectively.    USE - The lithium iron (II) phosphate cathode active material is useful in a lithium-ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron (II) phosphate cathode active material is inexpensive, non-toxic and environmentally friendly, does not absorb moisture, and has long life cycles with desirable stability, high unit capacity and high maintenance cycle charge-discharge rate thus enhancing the electrochemical properties such as charge-discharge capacity and cycling performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing a lithium iron (II) phosphate cathode active material under an inert atmosphere; and    (2) a lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a scanning electron microscope image of a lithium iron (II) phosphate cathode active material.
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a set of extruded modules (1), and two pipes (4). Each extruded module has a hole with threaded ends (3). The pipes include a hole (5) with threaded ends for connection purposes, and as many holes (6) and circular grooves as there are holes in the set of extruded modules. Screws (9) with longitudinal hole, transverse holes (11) and recess are inserted into the holes (6) and secured to the thread of one pipe. A seal (8) is inserted between screws and pipe, and between pipe and extruded module to ensure a sealed system once solar collector is assembled.    USE - Extruded thermal solar collector used in thermal heating of water and other fluids.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an extruded thermal solar collector that ensures simple fabrication process and assembly, ensures reduced fabrication cost, and eliminates all the welds done on the thermal solar collector. Collects maximum solar energy for obtaining greater yield. Ensures that the thermal solar collector has a watertight configuration due to the elimination of the welds. Ensures optimum and economical design of the thermal solar collector with reduced weight and reduced cost and assembly time due to the elimination of the welds. Ensures improved collection efficiency of the thermal solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view showing the assembly process of the extruded thermal solar collector.    Extruded modules (1)    Threaded ends (3)    Pipes (4)    Hole for connection purposes (5)    Holes of pipes (6)    Seal (8)    Screws (9)    Transverse holes (11)
NOVELTY - A current collector structure has a flexible polymer-based sheet-like substrate and an electrically conductive pattern supported by the substrate. A portion of current collector structure and cell structure are combined so that the substrate surface of current collector structure and top light incident surface of cell structure face each other and the pattern is in electrical contact with top light incident surface.    USE - Method of manufacturing series connected photovoltaic cell array.    ADVANTAGE - Series connected photovoltaic cell array can be manufactured efficiently and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the lamination process of series connected photovoltaic cell array.    Adhesive strips (42)    Bottom conductive surface (66)    Grid material (306)    Cells (308)    Support web (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a solar battery protective film (1) and performing injection molding on the solar battery protective film using a polymer resin. An ion implantation layer (5) is formed for investigating an ion beam gas penetration protection function and for providing the anti-UV and gas penetration protection function to a protective film inner surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing an anti-reflective layer for a solar battery. Uses include but are not limited to a monocrystal solar cell, poly-silicon solar cell, thin film solar cell and a compound semiconductor solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing an anti-reflective layer having anti-UV and gas penetration prevention property, and improving the durability of the solar battery by preventing the thermal curing using UV ray. The method enables avoiding change in the electrical feature using the gas penetration prevention property, thus avoiding aging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an anti-reflective layer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar battery protective film (1)    Light absorption layer (2)    N-type semiconductor (3)    P-type semiconductor (4)    Ion implantation layer (5)
NOVELTY - The coated textile (1) for fabricating solar protection structures, comprises a core (2) with a base of woven textile, and coated layers based of polymeric materials. The polymeric materials comprises a first layer (6, 8) made of polymeric material of dark color, and a second layer (6, 8) made of polymeric material of bright color. The core is a fabric including two types of fibers in chain or woof. The fiber (10) of first type possesses fire properties better than the fiber (11) of the second type, and mechanical properties lesser than that of the second type.    USE - The coated textile is useful for fabricating solar protection structures.    ADVANTAGE - The coated textile has good opacity, tear resistance and fire resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coated textile (1) for fabricating solar protection structures, comprises a core (2) with a base of woven textile, and coated layers based of polymeric materials. The polymeric materials comprises a first layer (6, 8) made of polymeric material of dark color, and a second layer (6, 8) made of polymeric material of bright color. The core is a fabric including two types of fibers in chain or woof. The fiber (10) of first type possesses fire properties better than the fiber (11) of the second type, and mechanical properties lesser than that of the second type. The second type fiber has a proportion less than that of the first type, and is regularly distributed along the first type fiber, where the total number of fibers is 4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a coated textile.    Textile (1)    Core (2)    Second layer (5, 7)    First layer (6, 8)    First type fiber (10)    Second type fiber. (11)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has pure water devices (52) incorporated with ion exchange resin for purifying condensed water supplied from the condensers (42-44). A deaeration part (32a) distributes condensed water supplied from the condenser to the pure water device, and make the condensed water contact the cathode off gas which circulates into the cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33) from the fuel cell (10).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient reduction of carbonate ion contained by condensed water low motive power at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Deaeration part (32a)    Cathode off gas exhaust pipes (33)    Condensers (42-44)    Pure water devices (52)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has cell string (4) formed by connecting solar cell layers (2) in series through overlap layer (3) with solder junction part (12) and insulation protection part (13). The solder junction part connects solar cell element (10) of solar cell layer to metal layer (9) of other solar cell layers with solder paste. The insulation protection part is provided on both sides of solder junction region so that solar junction region may be pinched and covered by insulation seal containing polyimide with heat resistance and resilience properties.    USE - Solar cell module for roof of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly strong solar cell module with respect to the bending process or external force on the roof of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the cell string of the solar cell module.    Solar cell layers (2)    Overlap layer (3)    Cell string (4)    Metal layer (9)    Solar cell element (10)    Solder junction part (12)    Insulation protection part (13)
NOVELTY - The insulation has inflatable vertically-ribbed flexible plastic panels are detachably joined together and detachably connected to above ground swimming pools by zips. The insulating panels are inflatable by air until close contact between panels and pool wall. The panel is zipped to the adjoining panel by a section that pass behind a support leg of the metal frame, in such a way that close contact with the pool wall is achieved. Top edge of the panel is adapted to be held securely by a top part of a support leg.    USE - Insulation for a swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating panels are inflatable by air until close contact between panels and pool wall is achieved, thus improving the insulation of the swimming pool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of an un-inflated inflatable panel.    Channel (22)    Closures (23)    Panel (24)    Open-ended zip (25-29)    Top zip (26)
NOVELTY - The microreactor (1) has a microreactor case (4) which is positioned in a vacuum sealing cavity (3) at a vacuum housing (2). A heat emitting element (7) is arranged at one surface of the microreactor case. The vacuum housing made of stainless steel has thickness in the range of 0.1-0.5 mm. The vacuum housing has through-hole (12) sealed by a glass (13) for penetrating a lead-pin (14). The periphery region of the through-hole in vacuum casing has thickness portion (11). The length of the glass along the lead-pin side ranges from 0.5-1.4 mm.    USE - Microreactor for generation of hydrogen used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conduction of the microreactor case can be blocked effectively by the vacuum sealing cavity such that heat insulation effect can be improved. The airtight fall due to differential thermal expansion of glass and vacuum housing can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture method of microreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Vacuum housing (2)    Vacuum sealing cavity (3)    Microreactor case (4)    Heat emitting element (7)    Thickness portion (11)    Through-hole (12)    Glass (13)    Lead-pin (14)
NOVELTY - A resin sheet is obtained by photocuring a photopolymerizable composition. The distance (L1) from edge portion (a) and distance (L3) from edge portion (b) are 20% or less of full width with respect to width direction of resin sheet. Each bending elastomer modulus (G1,G3) in the regions (X1,X3) is lower than bending elastomer modulus (G2) in region (X2).    USE - Resin sheet is used as substrate for solar cell, liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescence display.    ADVANTAGE - The resin sheet has excellent optical characteristics, heat characteristics and mechanical characteristics, and is free from generation of cracks. The resin sheet is produced in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows equipment for manufacture of resin sheet.    Die-coater (1)    Light-shielding mask (3)    Conveyance portion (4)    Winding roll (5)    Driving roller (12)
NOVELTY - A fluorine resin composition contains 0.1 mass parts or more of ultraviolet absorber with respect to 100 mass parts of fluororesin (I or II).    USE - Fluorine resin composition is used for fluorine resin molded product such as moisture proof film, protective film for solar cell, agricultural film and weather-resistance cover (all claimed). The fluorine resin molded product is used as interior material and nonflammable fire prevention safety glass in construction field, and as chemical solution tank, container for waste-liquid transport, container for high temperature liquid transport, fishing and fish breading tank.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine resin composition provides fluorine resin molded product having excellent ultraviolet-blocking effect and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine resin composition contains 0.1 mass parts or more of ultraviolet absorber with respect to 100 mass parts of fluororesin of formula (I or II).    X1=bivalent aromatic group;    n=1-3R1=n valent hydrocarbon optionally containing hetero atom;    A=group of formula (II-a or II-b);    R2,R3=monovalent hydrocarbon;and    X2=tetravalent aromatic group optionally containing hetero atom.
NOVELTY - A solar turf unit comprises solar blades (100) each comprising a photoactive material (130) disposed between and electrically contacting a working electrode (110) and a counter electrode (120) where the electrodes are transparent and the solar blades have like or different photoactive materials that display like color or different colors; an interconnect strip comprising a first electrically conductive surface (112) and a second electrically conductive surface (122) separated by an insulator.    USE - A solar turf unit for collecting solar energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turf units achieve a desired electrical signal upon sunlight exposure. It has a protective layer that provides electric insulation and environmental stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar turf unit comprises solar blades (100) each comprising a photoactive material (130) disposed between and electrically contacting a working electrode (110) and a counter electrode (120) where the electrodes are transparent and the solar blades have like or different photoactive materials that display like color or different colors; an interconnect strip comprising a first electrically conductive surface (112) and a second electrically conductive surface (122) separated by an insulator where the working electrodes are electrically connected to the first electrically conductive surface and the counter electrodes are electrically connected to the second electrically conductive surface; and a barrier layer to electrically and chemically isolate the solar blades and/or the interconnect strip. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for forming a solar turf unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar turf unit.    Solar blades (100)    Working electrode (110)    First electrically conductive surface (112)    Counter electrode (120)    Second electrically conductive surface (122)    Photoactive material (130)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module has a laminate of transparent front cover, one or multiple photosensitive semiconductor layers, an adhesive foil and a rear cover. The adhesive reflective foil is equipped to provide a reflection according to German institute for standardization-european standards 410 (DIN EN 410) at a specific angle. A reflecting intermediate layer is made of a metallized polymer foil, and is made of polymeric material such as polyvinyl acetal or polyvinyl butyral. An adhesive layer is provided, which has plasticized polyvinyl acetal.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive reflective foil is equipped to provide a reflection, where a reflecting intermediate layer is made of a metallized polymer foil, and hence ensures that the photovoltaic module is applied with a reflection layer in a simple manner.
NOVELTY - The charger has a charging output interface (8) i.e. audio output socket interface, for charging an external mobile electronic product on a case body. A solar battery board (2) is provided on an external surface of the case body, and a charging battery (3) and a control circuit board are provided in the case body. The external surface of the case body is equipped with a color-switching functional device e.g. UV intensity color slice (6), to vary color according to UV intensity. A side of the case body is equipped with a universal serial bus (USB) interface (7).    USE - Solar charger.    ADVANTAGE - The device can vary the color according to UV intensities on the external surface of the case body, so that the charger effectively avoids ultraviolet damages to human body. The charging output interface is provided as the audio output socket interface with a switching function including the standby current of the charger being zero, so that the charger can effectively prolong actual utilization rate of the internal battery, saves energy and reduces emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar charger.    Solar battery board (2)    Charging battery (3)    UV intensity color slice (6)    Universal serial bus interface (7)    Charging output interface (8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus has a fuel storage tank, a fuel pump, a catalytic reaction chamber set with a heat exchanger and filled with catalyst, a gas-liquid separator, a by-product storage tank, a heat exchanger, a condenser, a collector, a hydrogen buffer tank and a control unit. The fuel pump is set on pipeline connecting fuel storage tank and catalytic reaction chamber. A control valve is set on pipeline connecting hydrogen buffer tank and hydrogen use terminal.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus is used for fuel cell used as portable power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus enables manufacture of hydrogen having desired concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen production apparatus has a fuel storage tank, a fuel pump, a catalytic reaction chamber set with a heat exchanger and filled with catalyst, a gas-liquid separator, a by-product storage tank, a heat exchanger, a condenser, a collector, a hydrogen buffer tank and a control unit. The fuel pump is set on pipeline connecting fuel storage tank and catalytic reaction chamber. The outlet of the catalytic reaction chamber is connected with gas-liquid separator through a pipeline. The outlet of the gas-liquid separator is divided into two paths, in which one is connected with storage tank and other is connected with heat exchanger. The outlet of heat exchanger is connected with condenser through pipeline. The outlet of the condenser is divided into two paths, in which one path is connected to collector and other path is connected to hydrogen buffer tank. The outlet of the hydrogen buffer tank is connected with hydrogen use terminal through pipeline. A control valve is set on pipeline connecting hydrogen buffer tank and hydrogen use terminal. The chemical hydride comprises alkali metal and alkaline earth metal boron hydride or amino boron hydride.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a seam provided between glass vacuum tubes, where the seam is adhered by a connection sealing adhesive. An end of the glass vacuum tubes is sealed by a glass. The glass vacuum tubes are installed and embedded in a mounting frame cover. A plate-type heat collecting profile is diagonally paved and sealed in a hollow interlayer between a heat-insulating light-transmitting cover and a heat collecting profile heat insulating back plate with the seams. A heat-insulating locating sheath is made of a foamed plastic material.    USE - Plate type heat collecting building material assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has better heat insulation performance, better day lighting, better ventilation effect and heat supply effect. The assembly utilizes a glass vacuum tube row plate as the heat-insulating light-transmitting cover, and fully utilizes the hollow interlayer, a wall body and a glass curtain wall of building so as to process air natural convection and creates condition for integration of building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a plate type heat collecting building material assembly.
NOVELTY - The system has a cold water distributing pipe equipped with a row of parallel cold water distributing ports, which are connected with corresponding heat collecting pipes of a high-density polyethylene heat collector. The heat collecting pipes are communicated with a hot water collecting pipe. The hot water collecting pipe is provided with a hot water outlet pipe, where an end of the hot water outlet pipe is communicated with an upper end of a water storage tank. A communication water pipe is equipped at a bottom part of the tank and connected with the cold water distributing pipe.    USE - Solar water heater system for a municipal water supply adding system. Uses include but are not limited to a home, hotel, enterprise and public institution.    ADVANTAGE - The system can heat the water rapidly, and has high heat efficiency, better pressure-bearing and insulating performance. The system can satisfy requirements of municipal water supply pressure and pressure adding system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar water heater system.
NOVELTY - The device has magnesium rod inserted into a hollow double-layer structured glass tube after connecting with a rubber conical structure. An end of the magnesium rod is provided with a screw shaft that is in screwy connection with a screw cap provided at an end of the rubber conical structure. The rubber conical structure is formed by two semicircular parts connected by a diameter wall, and is formed with two open sides. Bottom of the glass tube is supported by a bent crossed metallic plate.    USE - Visual scale removing and pollutant discharging device for an insulating tank of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, efficient, safe and convenient to use, and quickly removes dirt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a visual scale removing and pollutant discharging device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an outer sleeve pipe fixed at center of a pedestal, where the pipe is a tubular structural piece. An upright post is connected with the pedestal via a spring, where the pedestal is a large circular tray-shaped rigid structured piece. An annular contact point i.e. circular ring, is placed on an outer surface of the upright post and on an inner surface of the pipe. A display screen is fixed on an outer surface of the pipe. A sand bag is fixed on the upright post. A counter circuit is connected with a battery via the contact point that is made of rubber.    USE - Intelligent beating training apparatus for sports application.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the trainer to stand at four sides of the apparatus and to beat the sand bag via suspension sand bag when the apparatus is used. The display screen can display the beating times with qualified force immediately. The apparatus is reasonable in design, convenient to use, safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent beating training apparatus.
NOVELTY - Sealing films (13A,13B) contain ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide, benzotriazole group ultraviolet absorber and hindered amine type light stabilizer. The content of benzotriazole group ultraviolet absorber is 0.01-0.3 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The content of hindered amine type light stabilizer is 0.01-2 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has excellent ultraviolet resistance. The reduction in adhesiveness, transparency and yellowing of sealing film are suppressed. The solar cell comprising sealing film has improved electric power generation performance for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface-side protection component (12)    Surface-side sealing film (13A)    Back surface-side sealing film (13B)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - A primary anchoring layer (116) having two different surfaces, is attached with the several nanostructures (100) e.g. carbon nano-tubes so that the central region of the nanostructures is implanted with the primary anchoring layer. Two ends of the nanostructure protrude from the two different surfaces of the primary anchoring layer. The primary anchoring layer is made of material such as polymer, metal, epoxy, latex and mineral materials.    USE - Optically absorbent composite material for fabricating optical energy collection and conversion devices using carbon nano-tubes for bolometer device, solar thermal applications and cancer therapy.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the anchoring layer and the distance between the anchoring layers are controlled reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating optically absorbent composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the optically absorbent composite material.    Nanostructures (100)    Primary anchoring layer (116)    Working fluid (302)    Fluid transport structure (500)    Evacuated space (504)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer battery comprises an anode, a cathode, a diaphragm, an electrolyte solution, and a shell; where the two sides of the diaphragm are separately coated with a layer of compound polymer; the compound polymer compound polymer is prepared by mixing first polymer and second polymer with weight ratio of 1:5-5:1; the first polymer is the derivative of the anode-cathode adhesive; and the second polymer is the polymer having the strong polar radical.    USE - The gel polymer battery is useful for industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The gel polymer battery easily forms the pore in the pore creating process, which guarantees the smooth of the transmission channel of lithium ion in diaphragm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for preparing the gel polymer battery.
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (100) has an electrolyte (13) placed in the space between a porous separator (5), and a light absorption layer (3) formed at single-side of an electrode (1). The separator has a thermoplastic resin which is made of copolymers of the polyolefin, polystyrene, polyester, acrylic resin, polycarbonate, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, polyamide, styrene-acrylonitrile resin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, and copolymers of ethylene vinyl alcohol. The separator is made of the polyethylene or polypropylene.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has an electrolyte placed in the space between a porous separator, and a light absorption layer formed at single-side of an electrode, and thus an improved efficiency and life span of the dye-sensitized solar cell is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electrode (1)    Light absorption layer (3)    Porous separator (5)    Electrolyte (13)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - A gel polymer lithium ion battery is manufactured by mixing lithium iron phosphate granules to form active material of anode slurry, and using water as solvent; primarily mixing the materials for 1-3 hours with stirring and sonic oscillation for 0.5-2 hours; and forming semi-finished product of the lithium battery after coatings on the anode and cathode plates are dry, and carrying out thermal polymerization of electrolyte through three-stage heating polymerization after adding precursors of gel electrolyte to the semi-finished product.    USE - Method for manufacturing gel polymer lithium ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can solve the problem of low areal density of lithium iron phosphate pole piece, and can improve the areal density of the pole piece by 20% to reach more than 40 mg/cm2. Further, bubbles produced in conventional slurry mixing process are eliminated. The method can also shorten time of mixing the slurry, reduces energy consumption in mixing the slurry, and eliminates environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises an anode, a cathode and a solid polymer electrolyte. The anode contains anode material chosen from lithium cobaltate, lithium manganate, lithium ion phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate, lithium cobalt phosphate, lithium-cobalt-manganese-nickel oxide and lithium-nickel oxide. The cathode contains lithium metal, graphite, metal oxide, carbon nanotube, delanium and lithium titanate. The electrolyte contains random copolymer of siloxane and polyether as trunk chain, and ionic polymer suspended with imidazole ionic liquid as fork chain.    USE - Lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent safety, flame retardance, durability and high-temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery comprises an anode, a cathode and an ionic liquid-type solid polymer electrolyte placed between anode and cathode. The anode contains anode material chosen from lithium cobaltate, lithium manganate, lithium ion phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate, lithium cobalt phosphate, lithium-cobalt-manganese-nickel oxide (LiCo1/3Mn1/3Ni1/3O2) and lithium-nickel oxide (LiNiO2). The cathode contains cathode material chosen from lithium metal, graphite, metal oxide, carbon nanotube, delanium and lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12). The anode and cathode materials are respectively spread on current collectors to form anode and cathode. The electrolyte contains random copolymer of siloxane and polyether as trunk chain, and ionic polymer suspended with imidazole ionic liquid as fork chain.
NOVELTY - A coating composition comprises synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber, natural styrene-butadiene rubber, mineral pitch, antioxidant, and solution.    USE - Coating composition for lithium ion storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition allows the cathode piece not to produce flaw and lose material, and increases compaction ratio of pole piece of the battery. The splicing intensity between the slurry prepared by styrene-butadiene rubber and the cathode flow-collecting body is increased. Further, the lithium battery made of the cathode pole piece has good cycle performance and charges and discharges electricity for many times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing coating composition, comprising respectively plasticizing synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber and natural styrene-butadiene rubber; uniformly mixing synthetic styrene-butadiene rubber and natural styrene-butadiene rubber in their molten state; and adding other ingredients and mixing with stirring for 5-6 hours at 75-80 degrees C; and    (2) a lithium ion storage battery comprising a cathode piece coated with a cathode active material comprising the coating composition.
NOVELTY - The battery cell assembly has battery cells mounted in multi-stage. The cooling airflow is introduced in inhalation holes. An interplate is installed in internal space of holder. An exhaust pipe is equipped to a predetermined structure in which the inhalation hole is molded in each fitting portion and cooled by cooling airflow ejected through the exhaust pipe after being introduced in the state where the front end of battery cell is inserted in fitting groove and each battery cell is accepted through the inhalation hole.    USE - Battery cell assembly for electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery cell assembly with simple structure, reduced number of components, fabrication or production cost, weight, and time and number of assembly process. Suppresses energizing failure or electrode damage due to excessive stress applied in electrode portion of battery cell. Ensures insulation performance and prevents leakage of cooling air effectively. Equalizes temperature of battery cell assembly, thus achieving uniform temperature and maintaining temperature of battery cells. Improves durability and lifespan of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional perspective view of battery cell assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (600)    Refrigerant induction duct (700)    Exhaust fan (850)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating approximately a level with the contact surfaces by the elevations of each surface profile and lying deviations (d) within a predetermined tolerance. The medium, surrounding the particle, is a hot melting mass, which is a solid at room temperature and particularly at a temperature below 40 degree celsius and is provided in a fluidic or plastic condition at the mentioned operating temperature of the hot melting mass.    USE - Method for producing contacts between electrochemical active disks and interconnectors in planar high temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves generating approximately a level with the contact surfaces by the elevations of each surface profile and lying deviations within a predetermined tolerance, and hence ensures an improved contacting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell battery with contactings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an interconnector and two adjacent electrochemical active disks.    Interconnector (1)    Electrochemical active disk (2)    Elevation (10)    Soild oxide layer (20)    Electrodes (21,21')
NOVELTY - The thermal solar collector (11) has a first set of parallel pipes (13) having first end connected to an inlet distributor (12) and second end connected to an outlet distributor (14). Both the inlet distributor and outlet distributor are transverse to the pipes. The inlet distributor supplies a fluid to the first set of parallel pipes. The fluid is discharged to the outlet distributor. Each pipe has an inner material (51) for absorbing solar radiation, and which is extended in the pipe by an extension material (61). The extension material extends due to the circulation of fluid in the pipe.    USE - Thermal solar collector for safe collection of thermal solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a thermal solar collector that includes a set of transparent conduits arranged incident to solar radiation for improving transmission of collected thermal energy to the fluid. Limits the temperature of the circulating fluid within the thermal solar collector to extend the service life of the thermal solar power plant, and to reduce the risk of failure in the components and materials of the solar energy system. Includes a great active surface for thermal interchange of energy radiated by the sun and the fluid flowing inside the conduits of the thermal solar collector. Ensures that the thermal solar collector has reduced weight, simple and economic fabrication process, and simple and economic structure. Ensures increased yield of the thermal solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view showing the installation of two adjacent sections of the thermal solar collector in unfolded state.    Thermal solar collector (11)    Inlet distributor (12)    First set of parallel pipes (13)    Outlet distributor (14)    Inner material (51)    Extension material (61)
NOVELTY - The method involves atomizing a hot-melt aerosol ink by an aerosol jet printing device (9), and applying a conductive contact to a substrate surface of a solar cell. The printing device is partially heated such that the aerosol ink exhibits viscosity less than or equal to one with a temperature of 40 degree Celsius. The aerosol ink contains 50 to 80 weight percent of conductive particle as solid, which is dispersed in a thermoplastic connection. The substrate surface is formed from coated or uncoated silicon and glass.    USE - Method for applying conductive structures to solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the conductive structures in the solar cells in an optimized manner, and allows automated and reproducible deposition of metallization on the solar cells. The method improves the aspect ratio of the applied conductive contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is selected from the group consisting of glycol ether, n-methylpyrrolidone, 2- (2-Butoxyethoxy) ethanol and their mixtures. The thermoplastic connection is selected from the group consisting of C14 to C20 linear alcohols, thermoplastic polymer and C14 to C16 linear aliphatic alcohols. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a hot-melt aerosol ink    (2) an aerosol jet printing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of an aerosol jet printing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Aerosol jet printing device (9)    Atomizer (10)    Virtual impacter (11)    Print head (12)    Substrate (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has reactant gas flow fields (36,58) for supplying fuel gas or oxygen-containing gas to one of several electrodes of electrolyte electrode assemblies (16a,16b), respectively. Connection channels (80b,92a) are formed on separators (14,18), for connecting respective reactant gas passages (32a,32b) with reactant gas flow fields. Portions of the connection channels that are arranged in the same plane are formed independently from each other at different positions in the same plane.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reactant gas flow field structure is simplified, and discharge of water and distribution gases are performed smoothly. The desired power generation performance of the fuel cell is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    Separators (14,18)    Electrode assemblies (16a,16b)    Reactant gas passages (32a,32b)    Reactant gas flow fields (36,58)    Connection channels (80b,92a)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying resin molding material comprising polyamide adhesive and polyurethane adhesive, through nozzle (2) to injection hole of metal mold for shaping object to be molded. The nozzle is separated from hole after shaping the object. The resin material is solidified inside mold runner (10) after separating nozzle from hole. The predetermined tensile stress is applied to solidification resin remaining on inner peripheral surface of runner while maintaining nozzle in separation state for preset time so as to separate resin from runner surface.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack manufacturing method for e.g. mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The tensile stress of sufficient amount is applied to solidification resin remaining on inner peripheral surface of runner, without damaging the runner. Several battery packs can be manufactured simultaneously hence the productivity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of molding apparatus.    Molding apparatus (1)    Nozzle (2)    Spool (3a)    Cavity (9)    Mold runner (10)
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 assembly (10) has battery packs (12) which are positioned inside a housing (14). A cover portion encloses cells arranged in each battery pack. A fluid circulation system has an inlet port through which fluid is introduced into a battery packs. The temperature of the battery pack is calculated using the fluid discharged from the battery packs through an outlet port of fluid circulation system.    USE - Battery assembly for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and lifetime of the battery pack can be improved by maintaining the temperature of the battery pack at specific value. The structure of the battery assembly can be simplified and weight of the battery pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery pack (12)    Housing (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell temperature controller connected to a fuel cell stack, where the temperature controller controls temperature of the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack is made of polyelectrolyte material. A humidifier is utilized for humidifying gas supplied to the fuel cell stack. A humidifier temperature controller is connected to the humidifier.    USE - Alkaline type polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The device lowers temperature of a stack in an off cycle driving cycle with base humidification when relative humidity of feed gas is decreased in the fuel cell stack. The device prevents the deterioration of fuel cell polyelectrolyte through an operation mode. The device improves durability of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operation mode for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell durability enhancement in on/off cycle under low humidity condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an alkaline type polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stepping motor (41) installed in a base (10). A separator (1) is fixed in an upper side of a jig balance (20), and moves to a location according to a rail (11). A clamp tool (40b) is utilized for clamping the separator. The rail is installed in an upper side of the base. Clamps (43,43b) with cam shape are adhered closely to an end of a rim of the separator and screwed on an axis of rotation (42) of the stepping motor. A liquid sealer (5a) is provided in a sealer applicator (30).    USE - Clamping apparatus for sealer application of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, metal bipolar plate that is utilized in a motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids formation of bending in the separator above the support balance, secures metal separation plate, and prevents fault generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a clamping apparatus for a fuel cell metal bipolar plate.    Separator (1)    Liquid sealer (5a)    Base (10)    Rail (11)    Jig balance (20)    Sealer applicator (30)    Clamp tool (40b)    Stepping motor (41)    Axis of rotation (42)    Clamps (43, 43b)
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 device has a lithium battery set e.g. lithium polymer battery, and a lead-acid battery set electrically connected in a parallel manner. A control circuit is electrically connected with the lithium battery set and the lead-acid battery set. A voltage detecting unit is connected to the lead-acid battery set. A lithium power managing unit is connected to the lithium battery set. The voltage detecting unit is connected to a voltage output end of the lead-acid battery set. A logic control unit controls a boosting unit according to a detection result of the voltage detecting unit.    USE - Composite battery device for combining a lithium battery with a lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the strengths of the different batteries to be released. The proper power supply is utilized, thus improving the power supply efficiency, and load capacity of the whole battery set. The service life of the battery is increased by effectively preventing the excessive battery discharge in a concurrent manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a composite battery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solar cell has fine metal wire (15) comprising thin silver wire (12) and electroconductive metal plating layer (13) formed on thin silver wire, which is formed on transparent base material (11) of translucent electroconductivity substrate (1). An electroconductive coating layer (14) consists of metal oxides and conductive polymers, is formed on metal wire. The wire width of metal wire is 5-20 mu m, and the wire width ratio of metal wire and silver wire lies in the range of 1.2-2. The aperture ratio of layer in which metal wire is formed, lies in range of 93-98%.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection grid which consists of fine metal wire and thin silver wire, has corrosion resistance function hence the optoelectronic pick-up efficiency of the dye sensitized solar cell can be improved while sunlight is irradiated on the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the sectional views of dye sensitized solar cell.    Translucent electroconductivity substrate (1)    Transparent base material (11)    Thin silver wire (12)    Electroconductive metal plating layer (13)    Electroconductive coating layer (14)    Fine metal wire (15)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel holding component is formed by heat-processing flexible polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam is obtained from foaming raw material containing polyol, isocyanate, catalyst, foaming agent, foam regulating agent and silane coupling agent. The liquid fuel holding component has density of 60-130 kg/m3. The foam regulating agent contains polyorganosiloxane-polyether block copolymer in which methylene group(s) of polyether portion is coupled to silicon atom of the polyorganosiloxane portion. The silane coupling agent contains ( gamma )-chloropropyl trimethoxysilane.    USE - Liquid fuel holding component for fuel cell such as methanol direct type fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, portable information terminal, video camera, digital camera, vacuum cleaner, radio frequency identification reader, electrically-driven shaver, household appliances and robots.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel holding component has excellent liquid absorbability and high electromotive force of long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of liquid fuel holding component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows liquid fuel holding component.    Liquid fuel holding component (1)
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 anode mix (12), separator (13) and cathode mix (14) are accommodated in positive electrode can (11). A resin curing material (27) is protrudingly provided at internal peripheral surface of opening in positive electrode can and is spaced apart from anode mix. The collector (16) is provided on resin curing material such that the opening is sealed by curl and drawing processes.    USE - Cylindrical battery e.g. cylindrical alkaline battery. Can also be used in lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery performance can be improved without causing assembly defect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of cylindrical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical battery.    Positive electrode can (11)    Anode mix (12)    Separator (13)    Cathode mix (14)    Collector (16)    Resin curing material (27)
NOVELTY - Paste material (15) containing electroconductive particles (11), hydrophobic particles (13) and/or volatile solution in which surfactant is dissolved, is coated on the base material (14). The surfactant in the volatile solution is vaporized from the surface of the paste material, to generate vaporization gas. The vaporization gas is heated and burned in the surface of the paste material to the ignition point of the vaporization gas in atmosphere containing oxygen gas. Thus, the diffused layer formation material (10) is baked.    USE - Baking of diffused layer formation material for diffused layer used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and efficiently provides diffused layer with excellent productivity and in short time. The method efficiently reduces the energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the baking apparatus of diffused layer formation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the baking apparatus.    Diffused layer formation material (10)    Electroconductive particles (11)    Hydrophobic particles (13)    Base material (14)    Paste material (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel container (200) is provided with metal cases, exterior component positioned inside the metal casing, and fuel feeding pipe by which the exterior component is connected. The exterior component accommodates alcohol fuel. The metal casing contains metal material having heat conductivity of more than 10 Wm-1K-1. The exterior component has an outermost layer containing heat resistant resin, and an innermost layer containing low heat-fusible resin having alcohol affinity.    USE - Fuel container is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has simple structure, and does not produce bad effect resulting due to heat-emission of electrode. The barrier layer provided between outermost layer and innermost layer of exterior component effectively prevents permeation of alcohol, and the volatilization of moisture content and alcohol are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view illustrating positioning relation between electric power generation portion and fuel container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation portion (10)    Fuel container (200)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly has diffusion prevention membranes (2,3) and catalyst layers (4,5) sequentially provided on the surfaces of electrolytic membrane (1). The diffusion prevention membrane is formed from ion exchange resin material comprising hydrocarbon ion exchange material.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has high durability and is manufactured efficiently. The spreading of catalyst is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Diffusion prevention layers (2,3)    Catalyst layers (4,5)    Gas diffusion layers (6,7)
NOVELTY - A circuit board has substrate (3a) that is provided with holes. An electric charging control FET (4) and discharge control FET (5) are arranged on respective holes. The upper surfaces of electric charging and discharge control FETs are attached to upper exterior case (7) which accommodates the circuit board by high-thermal-conductance adhesive agent (10) such as silicone resin or epoxy resin with insulation. The bottom surfaces of charging and discharge control FETs are attached to bottom exterior case (8) by high-thermal-conductance adhesive agent with insulation.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device such as camcorder, mobile telephone and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The stimulation of heat radiation of electric charging control FET and discharge control FET is effectively obtained, without reducing volumetric efficiency of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery pack.    Substrate (3a)    Electric charging control FET (4)    Discharge control FET (5)    Upper exterior case (7)    Bottom exterior case (8)    High-thermal-conductance adhesive agent (10)
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 (10) has several electricity generating elements (13) having inner side electrode and ground electrode arranged on substrate along longitudinal direction at predetermined intervals. The gas flow paths (12a) are provided on substrate so that flow directions of gas mutually differ.    USE - Horizontal stripe-type fuel cell e.g. solid electrolyte type fuel cell. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the flow paths having different flow directions of gas, the gas volume used for electric power generation is reduced, so that reliable fuel cell can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Gas flow paths (12a)    Electricity generating elements (13)    Through-hole (20)    Ceramic cap (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has two or more electricity generating elements (13) having active fuel electrode layer (13a), solid electrolyte (13b) and air electrode layer (13c) stacked in order on electrically insulating porous support substrate (11). The active fuel electrode layer and air electrode layer of different electricity generating elements are connected with each other. An insulating dense layer (40) differed from the solid electrolyte, covering outer peripheral surface at one end of the substrate, and substrate holder (51) are joined through an insulating sealing structure (45).    USE - Horizontal-stripe cell stack for fuel cell (claimed) such as solid electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of fuel gas from insulating porous support substrate is prevented while preventing leakage of current to sealing structure and manifold. Hence reliable fuel cell stack is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged fragmentary sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Insulating porous support substrate (11)    Electricity generating element (13)    Active fuel electrode layer (13a)    Solid electrolyte (13b)    Air electrode layer (13c)    Insulating dense layer (40)    Insulating sealing structure (45)    Substrate holder (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming fibrous electroconductivity carrier in nanohole using template. The template surface is dissolved in solution and tip of carrier is exposed from template surface. A melt solution containing solid polymer electrolyte is applied to template surface and tip of carrier is fixed using solid polymer electrolyte film. An electrolytic membrane containing template and a solid polymer electrolyte is joined through fixed film. The template is removed and carrier is exposed. Another solid polymer electrolyte is conjugated to carrier.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (Claimed). Can also be used for electrochemical device such as solar cell, lithium cell, water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen/hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The tip of electroconductivity carrier is coated with fixed film so that damage of electrolytic membrane is suppressed. A carbon deposit layer is not present in interface between carrier and electrolytic membrane so that gas diffusion property is not inhibited. The electrolytic membrane is joined to electrode reliably so that performance of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views explaining the membrane electrode assembly manufacturing process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A blade (H) consists of a lower blade (SH) which mounts a stainless steel plate (S) and an upper blade (UH) which acts as a movable cutting die. The upper blade has trapezoidal-shape protrusions and the lower blade has corresponding recesses. The upper blade and a clamping unit (K) move synchronously along the width direction of the stainless steel plate and support the plate during the shearing process. The upper blade cuts, bends or stretches the plate to form alternate through-holes of desired shape.    USE - Molding apparatus for manufacturing metal gas diffusion layer of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forming uniform-shaped through-holes even if the processing pitch becomes large and hence pressure loss is reduced at the time of gas supply and electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding method of gas diffusion layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a molding apparatus.    Blade (H)    Clamping unit (K)    Stainless steel plate (S)    Lower blade (SH)    Upper blade (UH)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell has air electrode-catalyst layer containing platinum as electrode catalyst and ions chosen from tris bipyridyl ferric iron and tris phenanthroline ferric iron.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used has vehicle-mounted motive power source, fixation type electric power generator and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has excellent performance. The elusion of platinum from the electrode catalyst layer is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell has air electrode-catalyst layer containing platinum as electrode catalyst and ions chosen from tris bipyridyl ferric iron ((Fe(dpy)3)2+ and (Fe(dpy)3)2+) and tris phenanthroline ferric iron ((Fe(phen)3)2+ and (Fe(phen)3)2+).
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 - A catalyst component comprises carbon, boron and nitrogen, and boron-containing carbon material as a base, and nitrogen atom is doped on the surface of boron-containing carbon material.    USE - Catalyst component is used for electrode for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst component has high catalyst activity and electroconductivity and excellent durability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst component, which involves thermally decomposing hydrocarbon and boron-containing compound at 500-2000 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere, adjusting boron-containing carbon powder, mixing boron-containing carbon powder, ammonia gas, oxygen and nitrogen, water vapor and/or nitrogen monoxide at 500-1000 degrees C, and doping nitrogen atom on boron-containing carbon powder surface to obtain nitrogen doped boron-containing carbon powder.
NOVELTY - A battery (23) is mounted in a battery mounting part provided in the front side of a baseplate of a step frame (22). If a front side latching recessed part (21f) of a step floor is engaged with a frame pipe and the upper part of the step frame is installed with the step floor, then an envelopment recessed part back and front sides, right and left sides, and lower surface of the step floor approach the top side of the battery such that movement of the battery is controlled by the step floor.    USE - Steering structure for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a combine.    ADVANTAGE - Closes top open part of step frame by installing step floor, thus easing fixing, removal, and maintenance of battery. Up-down height of step frame is made low, thus easing boarding and alighting of operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The front side latching recessed part is provided in the front side lower part of the step floor which consists of a synthetic resin material and covers the top open part of the step frame of a steering unit (3) on the vehicle body (1). The envelopment recessed part opens downwards to the rear side of the front side latching recessed part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a steering unit.    Vehicle body (1)    Steering unit (3)    Harvesting conveyance unit (7)    Front side latching recessed part (21f)    Step frame (22)    Battery (23)
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film has a mixed layer containing 2 or more binders, and a metal layer containing a metal or metal oxide on transparent base material. The difference of the maximum value and minimum value of the surface tension of binder is 5-50 mN/m.    USE - Gas barrier film is used as packaging material for foodstuffs, organic electroluminescent and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film has excellent transparency, productivity and gas barrier property.
NOVELTY - A laminated body has functional layer and norbornene compound addition polymer layer which contains a 5 wt.% component with less than or equal to 10000 molecular weight.    USE - Laminated body for display or solar cell substrate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Layers formed on norbornene polymer do not peel even in high temperature.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic laminate manufacturing method involves depositing at least one panel of semiconductor material on top of the first layer of cross-linkable polymer material. A second layer of cross-linkable polymer material is deposited, and contacts the first layer and the panel of semiconductor material. The first and second layers of cross-linkable materials are cross-linked with each other to form a polymer layer (11).    USE - Photovoltaic laminate manufacturing method for boat hull and boat deck.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids light loss through absorption by the adhesive layer by eliminating use of adhesive during laminate manufacture. Allows drilling, screwing or nailing of the laminate panels through the polymer layers in areas between the semiconductor sheets without damage to the panels, while increasing the ease and cost of installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the photovoltaic laminate.    Polymer layer (11)    Reinforcement layer (12)    Photovoltaic semiconductor sheets (13)    Thermal conducting layer (14)    Carrier layer (15)
NOVELTY - A catalyst component comprises mutually three-dimensionally connected particle, and porous structure having pore in the gap of particles.    USE - Catalyst component is used for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed), mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst component is manufactured easily with favorable reproducibility, and provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having high proton conductivity and gas imperviousness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst component, which involves producing platinum-oxide porous structure from mutually three-dimensionally connected particles and having pore in the gap of particles, and reducing platinum oxide porous structure.
NOVELTY - A sensor detects the state amount of tire and electric power supplied by a battery (36). A circuit apparatus (40) has a transmitting unit which transmits detected value of sensor. A mechanical switch (35) is provided between battery and circuit apparatus. The opening and closing of electrically connection between the battery and circuit apparatus is controlled by inserting movable shaft (28) into valve (30).    USE - Tire information detection apparatus for tire information monitoring system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tire information such as pressure and temperature of the tire can be detected accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for valve cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the tire information detection apparatus.    Movable shaft (28)    Valve (30)    Mechanical switch (35)    Battery (36)    Circuit apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a light trap (4) and solar cells (6) i.e. thin layer solar cells, coupled with the light trap. The light trap has a light entry surface for coupling of solar light (1) in the light trap at a side facing the solar light, where the light trap is made of glass and/or transparent plastic. A device i.e. diffuser reflector, is provided for diffuse reflection or dispersion of the solar light coupled in the light trap. A reflecting structure is provided for reflecting the reflected and/or dispersed solar light for preventing discharging of the reflected and/or dispersed solar light.    USE - Photovoltaic-device for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the light trap permits achieving efficient concentration of the solar light. The structure is provided for reflecting the reflected and/or dispersed solar light for preventing emission of the reflected and/or dispersed solar light, thus increasing light intensity in the inner side of the light trap. The solar cells can be separated in an optimized matter and consist of different semiconductor materials, thus avoiding the need for the crystal grid adjustment. The individual solar cells do not produce exactly the same current, which is necessary during series connection of the stack cells. The device avoids the need for technical complex tunnel diode. The device is independent of changes of the spectral distribution of the radiation, when the solar cells are contacted separately for different spectral ranges. The device exhibits better optimization and higher efficiency regarding the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Photovoltaic-device.    Solar light (1)    Mirror (2)    Light trap (4)    Solar cells (6)    Band pass filter (8)
NOVELTY - The component has a glass vacuum pipe whose two ends are located by an insulated locating jacket and embedded in an installing frame cover. A photovoltaic cell is combined to a photovoltaic cell backboard in an electric insulation. Photovoltaic cell elements are connected to a terminal box in series/parallel by an electric conductor. A hollow glass board transparent element is provided with an isolated supporting element. The photovoltaic cell is connected with the isolated supporting element, where component is made of fiber glass reinforced steel plastics.    USE - Heating photovoltaic cell component for use in a wall of a building and a glass curtain wall.    ADVANTAGE - The component has fine insulation performance, better lighting, ventilation, heating and generating functions. The component realizes natural convection of gas, and integrates solar energy building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heating photovoltaic cell component.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a sealed hollow ball body comprising an upper ball body (1) and a lower ball body (2), where an upper part of the lower ball body is configured with a substrate (3) with a luminous body (4) i.e. LED, and a solar panel (5). A lower part of the substrate is configured with a batter chamber (7) with a rechargeable battery (6) and a circuit board (9) with a control circuit. A bottom cover (10) is equipped with a button switch (14) with a button (15). The solar panel, luminous body, rechargeable battery and the button switch are electrically connected with the control circuit.    USE - Solar multiuse ball lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance accessories of the lamp are configured in the sealed hollow ball body and are equipped with an outer cover structure for exchanging the battery, thus avoiding the problems of water-proof property of the lamp and exchange of rechargeable battery. The lamp is effective, simple in structure, practical, flexile and convenient to mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar multiuse ball lamp.    Upper ball body (1)    Lower ball body (2)    Substrate (3)    Luminous body (4)    Solar panel (5)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Batter chamber (7)    Circuit board (9)    Bottom cover (10)    Button switch (14)    Button (15)
NOVELTY - The collector has four sides equipped with a building door and window material as a frame. A steel glass is fixedly connected to backside of a vacuum heat collecting pipe located on the material, and a cold water inlet and a hot water outlet are mounted on back side of a connecting box and are perpendicular to the collector. The steel glass is single-layer glass or double-layer vacuum glass. A surface closed to the heat collecting pipe of the steel glass is coated with semitransparent reflective membrane, and the building door and window material is aluminum and plastic material.    USE - Guardrail type heat collector for a solar water heater in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has standard production, convenient mounting, better integration and beautiful appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a guardrail type heat collector.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an electromotive unit including an electrolytic membrane (27) which is clamped between a cathode (24) and an anode (21). A fuel accommodating unit is connected with a fuel-supply mechanism which is positioned at anode side of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3), and is provided to supply fuel to anode through the mechanism and fuel flow path. A pressure measuring unit (41) is attached to a reaction space (66) to detect the pressure of reaction space in which power generation reaction is carried out at anode side of electromotive unit.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for personal computer, mobile telephone, portable audio device, handheld game machine and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of the reaction space can be detected precisely and the fuel flow volume can be controlled in the optimal range based on the detected pressure and the size of the fuel cell is reduced by attaching the pressure measuring unit to a reaction space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    DMFC (1)    MEA (3)    Anode (21)    Cathode (24)    Electrolytic membrane (27)    Pressure measuring unit (41)    Reaction space (66)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises nonaqueous electrolyte containing unsaturated nitrile which has carbon-carbon multiple bond (0.01-0.5 mass%) which has positive electrode and negative electrode.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, e.g. laminated type secondary battery, cylindrical battery and square-shaped battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery improves first time charging and discharging efficiency, maintains discharge capacity at the time of repetition charging/discharging, and suppresses battery swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises nonaqueous electrolyte containing unsaturated nitrile which has carbon-carbon multiple bond (0.01-0.5 mass%) of one or more of 3 compounds, e.g. group of formulae X1-C(X2)=C(X3)-CN (1)-(3) which has positive electrode and negative electrode.    X1-X3=CmH2m+1, F, Cl, Br, CN, OR1, COR1, COOR1 or OCOR1;    R1=CnH2n+1;    m,n=0-4;    R2=bivalent organic group of formula -CpY2p-2qOq-;    Y=H, F, Cl or Br;    p=1-5; and    q=0-5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Winding electrode body (20)    Positive electrode lead (21)    Negative electrode lead (22)    Exterior material (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a lower sucker (11) provided on an upper part of a framework (10). A guide sleeve (6) of a cam mandrel mechanism is provided on the framework. Top of a mandrel (7) in the guide sleeve is provided with a slider rail (2). One end of a slider (3) is provided with an upper sucker (1) corresponding to the lower sucker, and another end of the slider is applied to compact a guide block (5) on the framework via a spring (4).    USE - Battery packing device for a cable-stayed plastic pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The device arranges two hems of the plastic pipe on edges of two end surfaces of the battery after encapsulating the battery, thus greatly enhancing stability of vertical conveying process after packing the battery using the plastic pipe, and improving appearance of thermal contraction package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a battery packing device.    Upper sucker (1)    Slider rail (2)    Slider (3)    Spring (4)    Guide block (5)    Guide sleeve (6)    Mandrel (7)    Framework (10)    Lower sucker (11)
NOVELTY - The solar clock has a casing comprising a transparent front cover and a rear cover. A dial and a pointer are installed between the transparent cover and the rear cover. A core component fixed to the rear cover is provided with a rotating shaft coupled to the pointer. A solar plate is mounted between the core component and dial, while providing a light transmitting portion at central portion of dial.    USE - Solar clock e.g. desk-top solar clock and indoor/outdoor hanging solar clock.    ADVANTAGE - The solar clock is made more compact, and the aesthetic appearance of the clock is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the solar clock.
NOVELTY - The solar water purifier has a frame plate, a water supply pipe, a vaporizing cloth and an agglomerated glass plate. The frame plate is an inclined plate with side plates on the periphery and forms a heat collecting case with the agglomerated glass plate. The water supply pipe is set on upper end of the frame plate horizontally. The vaporizing cloth is paved on inclined plane of the frame plate. The purified water collecting tank is set horizontally on the lower end of frame plate.    USE - Solar water purifier.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the solar water purifier which vaporizes and purifies in sub-boiling point state, has high purifying quality, has no energy consumption and has lower using expense. Provides the solar water purifier which is suitable for the area with bad water source and higher salinity and alkalinity of groundwater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar water purifier.
NOVELTY - The template has a solar cell plate provided with a solar cell (5) e.g. amorphous silicon solar cell, where margin of the solar cell is provided with a sealing glue layer (3) i.e. non-transparent/transparent butyl rubber, attached between internal package layer (2) e.g. non-transparent/transparent butyl rubber, and an external package layer (1) i.e. transparent butyl rubber. Package insulating layers are filled with drying agent and embedded on circumferences of the internal and external package layers and the solar cell by a structural glue (4) i.e. polysulfide.    USE - Solar photoelectric template for use in power station and photoelectric curtain walls.    ADVANTAGE - The template is easy to produce in large scale, and inexpensive, and has simple structure, large lighting area and excellent light transmission property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photoelectric template.    External package layer (1)    Internal package layer (2)    Sealing glue layer (3)    Structural glue (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - The valve has an air filter (3) equipped between an air filter cover sheet (2) and a plastic cap press sheet (4) that is placed under the air filter (3), and a safety valve cover (1). An air filter (8) is equipped in a lower bottom part of a body (7). A plastic cap (6) is provided under the plastic cap press sheet. A cushion (5) is equipped on the body.    USE - Safety valve for a valve controlled sealed lead acid storage battery in a battery manufacturing company.    ADVANTAGE - The valve has high sensitivity and long service life. The valve prolongs the service life of the plastic cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a valve controlled sealed lead acid storage battery's safety valve.    Safety valve cover (1)    Air filter cover sheet (2)    Air filters (3, 8)    Plastic cap press sheet (4)    Cushion (5)    Plastic cap (6)    Body (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid adding hopper connected with a liquid feeding tube. An outer lateral face of a hopper body is installed with a handle. An inner wall of the hopper body is installed with a straight rod that is equipped with an ear ring and a button. A liquid feeding rod is inserted in the liquid feeding tube. An upper part of the liquid feeding rod is coated with a color guide. A lower end of the liquid feeding rod is extended out from the liquid feeding tube, where lower end of the liquid feeding rod is connected with a floater.    USE - Liquid feeding device for use in a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid feeding device provides convenience for an operator, thus obtaining the height information of the liquid level in the battery immediately, and hence avoiding the over-high of the liquid level and the outwards flowing of the liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid feeding device.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a substrate (20') having a transparent conductive layer (22); a micro- or nano-roughing structure (23) on the transparent conductive layer; and a semiconductor layer (24) on the micro- or nano-roughing structure for covering the micro- or nano-roughing structure. The semiconductor layer is a silicon film layer or a compound semiconductor layer, comprising an un-doped intrinsic semiconductor layer (241) and an n-type semiconductor layer (242) on the micro- or nano-roughing structure.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has increased photo-electricity transformation due to the micro- or nano-roughing structure between the substrate and the semiconductor layer. It also has reduced semiconductor layer thickness while maintaining high absorption efficiency and completeness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (20')    Transparent conductive layer (22)    Micro- or nano-roughing structure (23)    Semiconductor layer (24)    Un-doped intrinsic semiconductor layer (241)    n-type Semiconductor layer (242)
NOVELTY - An LED structure comprises LED structure on substrate, p-type conductive semiconductor layer on n-type conductive semiconductor layer, p-contact on p-type conductive semiconductor layer, n-contact on n-type conductive semiconductor layer, passivation layer on p-type conductive layer and exposed p- and n-contacts, conduction enhancing layer on and connected to p- and n-contacts, and 2 bumping pads on the conduction enhancing layer and electrically connected to p- and n-contacts separately.    USE - LED structure for flip-chip package (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure makes possible for flip-chip to be small in volume, thin in thickness, light in weight, and to include large emitting area. It increases contact area of LED and metal, not only for better heat dissipation effect, but also for providing reflection effect. It utilizes the light emitting area more efficiently, and makes ohmic contact layer without the need of using transparent conductor layer for current spreading. The passivation layer is not transparent, thus the selection of materials can be less restricted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram showing the formation of the LED structure.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises a protective jacket (3) that surrounds a battery main body (1); and a cooling medium (2) disposed between the protective jacket and the battery main body.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - When a safety valve opens in response to a high internal pressure in the battery main body, the cooling medium flows into the main body through the valve. Thus, the internal temperature of the battery may decrease. The cooling medium may isolate the battery from the outside oxygen to avoid any fire. Under the same testing condition, the temperature of the batteries with the protective jacket and cooling medium increased 40 degrees C after charging; while the temperature of the conventional batteries increased 82 degrees C. Thus, the battery is prevented from overheating and has improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing a battery comprising providing a protective jacket (3); placing a battery main body (1) in the protective jacket; and disposing a cooling medium (2) between the protective jacket and the battery main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a front view of a battery.    Battery main body (1)    Cooling medium (2)    Protective jacket (3)    External tab (4, 5)    Sealing (6)
NOVELTY - A raw-material composition (1) containing an organometallic compound, and a nitrogen-containing and carbon nanofiber-forming nitrogenous polymer is electrospun, to obtain metal-microparticles-supported carbon nanofiber. Electrospinning is carried out under such conditions as to make the nitrogen retained in a carbon nanofiber and to enable formation of carbon nanofiber.    USE - Manufacture of metal-microparticles-supported carbon nanofiber for use as catalyst in fuel cells, preferably alkaline fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of carbon nanofiber carrying metal microparticles at high dispersion with the metal microparticles inhibited from sintering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of metal-microparticles-supported carbon nanofiber.    Raw-material composition (1)    Syringe (2)    Nozzle (3)    Collection board (4)    High-voltage generator (5)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electric storage apparatus (4) that is connected in parallel to a voltage converter (3) such as a switched mode power supply converting the output of a fuel cell (2). A rectifier (8) connected in series between voltage converter and electric storage apparatus prevents output back flow to power supply from storage apparatus. A detector (6) detects charging current of storage apparatus. A controller (7) controls converter, such that detected value of charging current becomes lesser than maximum charging current value of storage apparatus.    USE - Power supply device using fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) and phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC). Can also be used in power supply device using solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Over charging of the electric storage apparatus is prevented reliably by simple structure, by adjusting the output voltage of the voltage converter, so that the deterioration of the electric storage apparatus is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Voltage converter (3)    Electric storage apparatus (4)    Detector (6)    Controller (7)    Rectifier (8)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains compound in which cyano group and chlorine atom are bonded with same carbon atom.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery is used for portable electronic device such as camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolytic battery has excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte composition.
NOVELTY - The package (1) has a container (2) accommodating products and comprising multiple walls (6, 8, 10, 12) and an opening. A product stack is insertable into the container through the opening. Multiple recesses and/or projections are formed in an area of the walls in such a manner that an edge area of the product stack is arranged in one recess and/or between the projections in the inserted condition of the product stack. The container is made from a form-stable material such as sheet metal, cardboard, hard cardboard or plastic.    USE - Package for a disk-shaped product e.g. wafer and solar cell (all claimed), that is utilized in a semiconductor industry, photovoltaic industry and micro mechanics field.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of recesses and/or projections enables positioning and fixing of products in the container in a simple manner, so that the products can be packed in a simple, cost-effective and safe manner. The product stack can be inserted or taken out from the package in a simple manner. The edge areas of the product pile lie in opposite recesses and/or between projections in the area of the opposite walls, so that the products can be fixed in a constructionally simple and material-saving manner. The products can be inserted and taken-out in a manual, semi automatic or automatic manner. The container is made of suitable material and the container is dimensioned in such a manner that the products can be protected against damages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a package.    Package (1)    Container (2)    Thin-walled bottom (4)    Walls (6, 8, 10, 12)    Cover (16)
NOVELTY - A flexible photovoltaic (PV) module comprises a transparent glazing polyvinylidene fluoride layer containing polyvinylidene fluoride which is exposed to the environment; an interior layer containing a material capable of converting solar radiation into electrical energy; and a backsheet. The polyvinylidene fluoride layer has a thickness of 5-150 microns; and melting point of greater than or equal to 140 (preferably greater than or equal to 150) degrees C.    USE - As a flexible photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyvinylidene fluoride layer has been treated by a corona, plasma, chemical or flame treatment, to promote good adhesion i.e. more than 40 dynes/cm. The flexible photovoltaic module consist of an exterior transparent glazing to allow solar radiation into the collector while protecting the module from the environment; and back sheet to prevent moisture from entering the collector.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an electrode film for solar cells which consists of metal electrode (23), and a transparent electrode thin film (22) provided to contact the surface of a silicon system photoelectric transducer while the metal electrode may contact the surface of a photoelectric transducer (25). A space between metal electrodes is filled up with a curing material containing photocurable transparent adhesives (24) or electroconductive fine particles, and a light-diffusion material containing a light-diffusion material or photo curable transparent adhesives.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows forming transparent electrode thin film and metal electrode on the photoelectric transducer, continuously in large numbers, and requires no complicated operation using solder in coupling with other cells after electrode formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional diagram illustrating the manufacturing method of a crystalline-silicon type solar cell using the electrode film.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photo curable transparent adhesives (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a transparent electrode thin film (22) that is formed on the surface of a transparent film (21). The metal electrodes (23) are formed between a photoelectric transducer (25) and transparent film with predetermined interval. A refractive index matching liquid (24) is filled in the gap formed between the metal electrodes. The refractive index of the refractive index matching liquid exists in the range of 1.30-1.80.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since refractive index matching liquid is filled in gap formed between metal electrodes, the reliability of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Refractive index matching liquid (24)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - The fixture has a printed circuit board (PCB) (20) provided with two sides, and a LED pad (34) mounted to any one of the side of the PCB. Multiple LED's are mounted on the side of the PCB and in electrical communication with the LED pad. A thermal via (28) is positioned adjacent to each LED, where the thermal via is provided to permit a flow of air between the two sides of the PCB. The thermal via is coated with a plating that is in conductive thermal communication with the LED pad.    USE - LED light fixture for general purpose lighting in an area. Uses include but are not limited to a warehouse facility, assembly area, gym, hangar, transportation garage, and loading and staging area.    ADVANTAGE - The fixture increases the amount of power converted to light, and eliminates the optical drift during operation. The LED's are numerous, and produces more light per watt than incandescent bulbs and emits light of an intended color without the use of color filters. The fixture is efficient, and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a LED light system comprising a glass fiber mat    (2) a LED circuit comprising a printed circuit board    (3) a printed circuit board (PCB) for a LED light fixture comprising a PCB substrate    (4) a method of dissipating heat generated by a LED light fixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a printed circuit board without LED's installed.    Printed circuit board (20)    Electrical lead apertures (26)    Thermal via (28)    Non-conductive areas (32)    LED pad (34)
NOVELTY - Compound graphite used in lithium secondary battery and manufacturing method, where the method comprises: (a) selecting spherical graphite as base material; (b) putting the graphite container into a recirculation furnace for polymer treatment; (c) putting the graphite container having undergone polymer treatment into a carbide furnace for carbonizing treatment; and (d) obtaining compound graphite after sieving or air classification.    USE - The compound graphite is useful in lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced; the product servers as cathode material for lithium secondary battery so the lithium secondary battery has high charge discharge efficiency at initial stage and large discharge amount.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Compound graphite used in lithium secondary battery and manufacturing method, where the method comprises: (a) selecting spherical graphite as base material, pre-heating the base material for a pre-set time at a pre-set temperature, mixing it with covering material equably, and putting the mixture in a graphite container; (b) putting the graphite container into a recirculation furnace for polymer treatment; (c) putting the graphite container having undergone polymer treatment into a carbide furnace for carbonizing treatment, after that, warming up the container till its temperature reaches a pre-set temperature, keeping the temperature for a pre-set time, and cooling it down till its temperature reaches to room temperature; and (d) obtaining compound graphite after sieving or air classification.
NOVELTY - The solar collector and/or concentrator has a light guide that guides light (1309) by multiple total internal reflections at the top and bottom surfaces of the light guide. The prismatic features (S1) redirect the light incident on the light guide at an angle greater than 45 degrees and along the direction of light guide, and refract the light with another angle such that light is guided towards the light guide by total internal reflections.    USE - Solar collector and/or concentrator used in electronic device such as cell phone, laptop, personal digital assistant (PDA), wrist watch, calculator, camcorder, still and video cameras, MP3 audio player, etc., residential dwelling, commercial building, wearable power generating clothing, shoe and accessories, automobile battery, airplane, truck, train, bicycle, sail boat, navigation instrument, and communication, weather satellites, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The prismatic features can collect, concentrate and direct light to photo cell such that the efficiency of the solar collector and/or concentrator can be improved and the cost for regenerating energy with photo cells can be reduced. The photo cells can be replaced periodically such that the cost required for maintaining solar collector and/or concentrator can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar collector and/or concentrator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar collector and/or concentrator.    Substrate (1301)    Photocell (1303)    Light (1309)    Ray (1317)    Prismatic feature (S1)
NOVELTY - A hyperbranched polyether solid polymer electrolyte comprises hyperbranched polyether A with low glass transition temperature and high electrical conductivity; polymer host material B as support phase; and conductive lithium salts (5-50 wt.%), where A and B form the host system of polymer electrolyte at weight ratio of 1:3-3:1.    USE - The hyperbranched polyether solid polymer electrolyte is for use in lithium ion battery (claimed). It is used for preparing secondary lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and provides hyperbranched polyether solid polymer electrolyte having higher ion electrical conductivity, electrochemical stability, excellent mechanical property, and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing hyperbranched polyether solid polymer electrolyte comprising providing 3-(2-triethoxy)-3'-methyloxetane as a repetitive unit and boron trifluoride-ethyl ether as catalyst to prepare a hyperbranched polyether A without benzene ring, through polymerization; drying the hyperbranched polyether A, polymer host material B, and lithium salts; dissolving hyperbranched polyether A and polymer host material B at a weight ratio of 1:3-3:1 with tetrahydrofuran to prepare polymer electrolyte host system after uniformly stirring; adding lithium salts to the host system and stirring uniformly; and pouring on a flat plate, evaporating the solvent, and drying at 50-100 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Membrane-electrode assembly manufacturing involves utilizing ionic liquid, polymer and copolymer to form an electrolyte film. Catalyst slurry and electrode are utilized to manufacture an ionomer binder. The electrolyte film and electrode are coated by a gas diffuser. The ionomer binder utilizes acetonitrile and isopropyl alcohol, and the gas diffuser utilizes polytetrafluoroethylene.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly manufacturing method maximizes the performance of a fuel cell and ensures thermal stability of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of voltage and current density of a fuel cell. (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 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 - A multifunctional material comprises a regioregular poly (3-alkylthiophene)-containing compound (I).    USE - Multifunctional material is used for active layer, compatibilizer and electrode in photovoltaic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multifunctional material has excellent optoelectronic properties and chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A multifunctional material comprises a regioregular poly (3-alkylthiophene)-containing compound of formula (I).    R=substituent chosen from alkyl, phenyl, pyridine, pyrimidine, ether or none;    X=group of formula: -O-C(=O)-, or oxygen;    Y'=group of formula: -C(-Q)(-Q)-, or -(CH2)m-;    Q=H or CH3;    m,n=1 or more;    A=single wall carbon nanotube;and    Z=-NH or none.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of multifunctional material, which involves reacting monofunctionalized regioregular poly(3-substituted thiophene) with unmodified single wall or multi wall carbon nanotube.
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 - The pump (24) has a casing (41) for inhaling and discharging hydrogen gas. A pair of rotors (42,43) provided in the casing is moved by the pressure rise of the hydrogen gas in the casing. The ion exchange resin is coated on the inner surface of the casing and the outer surfaces of rotors. A groove is formed in the resin coating surface of the rotor.    USE - Pump for fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used in semiconductor device manufacturing system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of hydrogen gas, casing and rotors due to corrosion generation ion component is prevented by absorbing the corrosion generation ion component in the ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the principal portion of the pump.    Hydrogen pump (24)    Casing (41)    Rotors (42,43)    Inlet port (51)    Rotor chamber (53)
NOVELTY - The solar water heater has an expanded polystyrene type hot water storage unit (100) which is integrally formed inside a solar-heat receiving device (200). A feed pipe (300) is connected to a hot-water discharge pipe (102) of the hot water storage unit. A hot-water supply pipe (400) is connected to the hot water storage unit through a switching valve (401).    USE - Solar water heater installed in roof and veranda of house.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the heater can be simplified so that a compact and hand-held solar heater can be obtained at low cost. The heater can be utilized conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the solar water heater.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Expanded polystyrene type hot water storage unit (100)    Hot-water discharge pipe (102)    Solar-heat receiving device (200)    Feed pipe (300)    Hot-water supply pipe (400)    Switching valve (401)
NOVELTY - The brick has a substrate (1) i.e. fiber board/xylonite slab, whose one surface is provided with a slot for mounting a solar cell panel (2). A middle part of the slot is provided with a wiring hole. The solar cell panel is embedded in the slot. An electrode lead wire (21) is led out from the wiring hole. The substrate and the solar cell panel are integrally packaged with a resin layer. A bolt is equipped in the substrate for fixing the substrate in a solar cell wall. The bolt is inserted with flexible gaskets, which are pressed to an edge of the solar cell panel inside the substrate.    USE - Solar cell wall brick.    ADVANTAGE - The brick properly utilizes an area of an external solar cell wall, and maximally receives solar energy. The installation of the brick is firm and reliable. The brick avoids water leakage and damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a solar cell wall brick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell wall brick.    Substrate (1)    Solar cell panel (2)    Electrode lead wire (21)
NOVELTY - A brick (10) has two symmetrical u-shaped brick components (12,14) received in a transparent material e.g. glass, acrylic resin, defining a through opening (16). A photovoltaic module (20), a solar collector, a photosynthesis system, or other device for converting solar energy into heat energy and or electrical energy or for transmission of heat energy and or electrical energy is received in the through opening. The through opening may also assume a vacuum or is filled with inert gas.    USE - Brick in transparent material for brick wall (Claimed) e.g. boundary brick wall. Can also be used for building external walls of buildings or houses.    ADVANTAGE - The brick can take advantage of the energy of the sun light passing through the brick itself, enabling the brick to illuminate rooms with natural light or to produce electricity or heat energy for water heating. Vacuum is generated within the brick, providing good heat barrier between inside and outside of house or building. Refracting pellicles or other shield from sun beams can be provided within brick, selectively blocking certain spectra of electromagnetic radiation, including ultraviolet and or infrared radiation. Rubber bars or bars of fire-retardant material maybe inserted between brick rows laid one upon other and received within through openings, providing brick rows with better resistance to e.g. shearing stresses, and stresses caused by ground settlement, ground sinkings, and earthquakes. Packings of elastomeric polymer e.g. polyvinyl chloride, may be inserted between lateral faces of adjacent bricks to provide improved heat insulation and soundproofing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a brick wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the axonometric view of a brick.    Brick (10)    Brick components (12,14)    Through opening (16)    Photovoltaic module (20)    Sidewalls (32,34)
NOVELTY - The battery module (20) has a power supply circuit (21) comprising a heat-generating inductor (21A), which is arranged in a resin layer (22). A secondary battery (23) such as lithium ion battery is positioned on the main surface of the resin layer. The recessed portions (22A) are formed on the surface of the resin layer so as to form the gap between the secondary battery and power supply circuit. An internal electrode is arranged in the resin layer so as to perform heat radiation.    USE - Battery module for use in electronic device e.g. mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The recessed portions block the heat emitted from the heat-generating multilayer inductive element so that the temperature rise of the secondary battery is suppressed and the durability of battery is improved. The size of the battery module is reduced by stacking the heat-generating inductor in the power supply circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery module.    Battery module (20)    Power supply circuit (21)    Heat-generating inductor (21A)    Resin layer (22)    Recessed portion (22A)    Secondary battery (23)
NOVELTY - The electrode substrate (10) has a power collecting wiring (13) and a protective layer (14) arranged covering the power collecting wiring. The protective layer comprises a layer (14a) made of glass component and another layer (14b) made of insulating resin such as polyimide derivative, silicone, fluorine elastometer and fluororesin.    USE - Electrode substrate for photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of the solvent and gas to the power collecting wiring is prevented by the protective layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode substrate.    Electrode substrate (10)    Substrate (11)    Power collecting wiring (13)    Protective layer (14)    Layers (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - A polyester film has a polyester layer comprising an aromatic polyester resin (A), an incompatible component (B) which is incompatible with the polyester resin, and air bubbles. The incompatible component comprises an acid-modified polyolefin resin (b2). The incompatible component is dispersed in the form of a dispersant having a flatness of 10 or more, in the polyester layer. The content of dispersant and air bubbles contained with respect to total volume of the polyester layer is 3-50 volume% and 3 volume% or less, respectively.    USE - Polyester film is used as optical film for surface light sources and back sheet for solar cell (both claimed), and for release film, packaging film, flexible film, easy molding film, UV-resistant film, insulation film and light-diffusion film.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film has excellent mechanical strength, ray transmittance, gas barrier property, molding easiness, mold releasability, UV resistance and insulation property, and is efficiently manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyester film, which involves mixing incompatible component (B) and aromatic polyester resin (A) containing aromatic polyester, forming a sheet using the formed mixture, and extending the formed sheet.
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane is obtained by adding graft-chain component having cation exchange group and boron nitride and/or zirconium oxide to polymeric base material. The polymeric base material contains olefin-type polymer or fluorine-type polymer.    USE - Electrolytic membrane is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane has favorable electroconductivity, ion-exchange capacity, methanol permeation property and reduced swelling.
NOVELTY - The battery system has a battery block (3) having lithium ion or nickel hydride rechargeable batteries (1) held by a battery holder (4). A hollow cooling plate (8) has a surface plate made of aluminum or copper, which makes thermal contact with the bottom surface of the battery block. A cooling pipe (6) is formed within the hollow region of the cooling plate, in contact with inside of the surface plate. The hollow region of the cooling plate is filled with urethane foam.    USE - Battery system for use as power source of electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable batteries can be efficiently cooled through the cooling pipe which can be installed easily. The reduction of the thermal efficiency and the external heat absorption can be prevented. The cooling pipe can be thermally insulated by improving the thermal insulating properties of the plastic foam by using self-foaming plastic foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Rechargeable battery (1)    Battery block (3)    Battery holder (4)    Cooling pipe (6)    Hollow cooling plate (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell (1) whose inner side is equipped with pole plate grids (2), where inner sides of the grids are provided with anode pole plates (4) and cathode pole plates (6). The pole plates are arrayed as a circle, and number of the anode pole plates is equal to that of the cathode pole plates. Plastic protective frames (3, 5) are equipped on two sides of the pole plates. The anode pole plates are sleeved by acid-resistant rubber bags (7) with multiple holes, where the pole plates and the plate lugs are arrayed inside and outside.    USE - Storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery enables shortening of distance of online between the pole plates, by placing one of the plate lugs in one third position of the pole plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery.    Shell (1)    Pole plate grids (2)    Plastic protective frames (3, 5)    Anode pole plates (4)    Cathode pole plates (6)    Acid-resistant rubber bags (7)
NOVELTY - The holder (10) has a holding apparatus holding hand held power tools e.g. battery powered drill, close to an operator when the tools are not in use. The apparatus is attached to a wearing apparel of the operator. A mechanical latch (15) maintains the tool in a tool loop until needed by the operator. A thumb bar (18) is coupled to the mechanical latch. The tools are inserted into the tool loop past the mechanical latch, where the tool is removed from the tool loop by pressing a thumb bar. The apparatus is formed from a metal material or a high-density plastic material.    USE - Tool holder for holding hand held power tool such as battery powered nail gun, battery powered screwdriver and battery powered drill, close to a user in construction and repair industry during constructing and building housing and commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - The holder allows a user to press the thumb bar, which disengages the mechanical latch form a male latch element, thus allowing a power tool to be removed from the holder in a quick manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembly of a tool holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tool holder.    Tool holder (10)    Mechanical latch (15)    Fasteners (16)    Male latch element (17)    Thumb bar (18)
NOVELTY - A functionalized trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene composition (1 or 2).    USE - Functionalized trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene composition used in material for p-type or donor substance and photovoltaic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The functionalized trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene composition provides devices with improved efficiency and open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A functionalized trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene composition has formula: A 3-nX nNCm(R) o(1) or A nX qY rNCm(R) o(2).    A,X=scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium or lutetium;    n,q,r=0-3;    n+q+r=3;    Cm=fullerene;    m=60-200;    R=organic group, inorganic group or organometallic group;and    o=1-2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of functionalizing trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene, which involves reacting trimetallic nitride endohedral fullerene with paraformaldehyde, and an amino acid such as Q-NQ'-glycine.    Q=substituent on nitrogen, preferably 3C or more alkyl and /or aryl; and    Q'=H or second substituent on the alpha-carbon of amino acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Transparent substrate (102)    Transparent electrode (104)    Active layer (106)    Donor material (108)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a combined flow field plate structure formed by combining a flow field plate, a fluid channel plate and a seal plate. The structure has inlet and outlet ports connected to cavities of a liquid storage tank (3) of liquid storage unit and a liquid feed tank (13). A fuel cell unit comprises an anode end plate connected to square-shaped hole formed on the bottom surface of liquid storage tank. The storage tank has a hole on the top surface that is connected to the feed tank.    USE - Passive direct liquid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell is simplified and the fuel conveyance performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of direct liquid fuel cell.    Cover plate (1)    Liquid storage tank (3)    Cathode collector plate (11)    Cathode end plate (12)    Feed tank (13)
NOVELTY - A new type solar energy battery backboard, comprises a weathering and vapor barrier layer, an UV radiation barrier layer, an enhancement layer and reflecting and felting layer; the weathering and vapor barrier layer felts the UV radiation barrier layer through the first felting layer; the UV radiation barrier layer felts the enhancement layer through the second felting layer; the enhancement layer felts the reflecting and felting layer through the third felting layer.    USE - A new type solar energy battery backboard (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The raw material of the new type solar energy battery backboard is easy to obtain; the cost is low; and it enhances the resistance to the water, gas and UV radiation; and then it prolongs the service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the new type solar energy battery backboard.
NOVELTY - A wet chemical preparation method of nickel oxide hollow microsphere comprises using inorganic salt including nickel as nickel source, and using polyol as solvent under the condition that there is sodium acetate including crystallization water. The alpha -nickel hydroxide hollow microsphere can be obtained through thermal reaction of polyol, and sintering to obtain nickel oxide hollow microsphere.    USE - Wet chemical preparation method of nickel oxide (NiO) hollow microsphere used in batteries, ultra-capacitor materials and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method can prepare NiO hollow microsphere having high specific surface, hollow internal structure and high photocatalytic activity. The NiO hollow microsphere can be easily recycled and repeatedly used. The method has low production cost.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1000) comprises polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100) in which two or more single cells of electric power generation modules are stacked. Several cylindrical hydrogen tanks (200) with hydrogen storage alloy are arranged in stacking direction at outer periphery of a jacket. A coolant is enclosed between the fuel cell and each of the hydrogen tanks. The exhaust heat from the fuel cell is transmitted to hydrogen tanks, when the fuel cell generates power. The hydrogen storage alloy in the tank is stimulated by the exhaust heat.    USE - Fuel cell system with polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved, using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Cylindrical hydrogen tank (200)    Branch piping (210)    Connection piping (220)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - A solar energy utilization apparatus has a composite film (11) containing a long chain substance (8) having fluorocarbon group and hydrocarbon group as main component, a short chain substance (9) having fluorocarbon group, hydrocarbon group and silyl group as main component, and a substance (10) having siloxane group as main component, in light receiving surface.    USE - Solar energy utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy utilization apparatus has excellent abrasion resistance, weather resistance, optical efficiency and raindrop slidability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar energy utilization apparatus. A composite film formation solution obtained by diluting long chain substance, short chain substance, substance having alkoxy silyl group and silanol condensation catalyst with organic solvent is contacted with light receiving outermost surface. Reaction is carried out, and water-repellent, oil-repellent and stain-resistant composite film is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of photovoltaic cell having composite film.    Glass plate (1)    Transparent electrode (2)    Silver paste comb-shaped electrode (3)    Amorphous silicon semiconductor layers (4,5)    Aluminum vapor deposition back electrode (6)    Light (7)    Long chain substance (8)    Short chain substance (9)    Substance having siloxane group (10)    Composite film (11)    Photovoltaic cell (12)    Solar cell panel (13)
NOVELTY - The shell has a shell main body including an inner layer (1), a middle layer (2) and an outer layer (3), where the shell is formed in cylindrical or square shape. The inner layer is made of polyethylene or polypropylene, and resists electrolyte. The middle layer is made of metal. The outer layer is made from nylon, polyethylene naphthalate, polyamide, or polysulphone. The inner and the outer layers are integrally adhered to the middle layer through injection molding or thermo-compression bonding mode.    USE - Lithium ion power cell shell.    ADVANTAGE - The outer layer is made from plastic that resists high temperature and aging. The rigidness of the metal and the shock resistance of the plastics are combined, so that the shell of the power cell is rational. The shell saves producing cost and material cost, and increases the mass energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a lithium ion power cell shell.    Inner layer (1)    Middle layer (2)    Outer layer (3)
NOVELTY - The fixer has locking ribs that are protruded into the hole formed on the surface of a top cover. A terminal seat is arranged in the hole of the top cover and connected with a circuit board by a transmission wire. A seat structure is provided in the terminal seat and engaged with the locking ribs.    USE - Fixer for use during assembling of machine component.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal seat can be arranged in the hole of top cover and connected with circuit board. Hence, the fault rate of signal terminal arranged on seat structure can be reduced. The number of circuit boards is reduced so that the assembly operation of machine component can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fixer.
NOVELTY - The battery has an indicator (110) connected in a storage battery cover (120) for indicating state of charge of a storage battery. Multiple ribs (118, 118t) are formed in a connecting part (114) of the indicator, where the highest rib is formed in an inner circumference of a joint hole (122). An end part of the highest rib is inserted into a concave groove (122h). The connecting part is connected in the joint hole and at an upper end of a body portion (112) of the indicator. A specific gravity ball is inserted into a bottom surface of the body portion made of acrylonitrile styrene.    USE - Motor battery for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery simplifies the structure of the connecting part of the storage battery cover, and facilitates the assembly of the indicator by improving the conclusive mechanism between the indicator and the storage battery cover. The battery reduces the failure rate of the indicator, work intensity in the assembling process, the production cost and time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a motor battery.    Indicator (110)    Body portion (112)    Connecting part (114)    Ribs (118, 118t)    Storage battery cover (120)    Joint hole (122)    Concave groove (122h)
NOVELTY - The battery has a top cover arranged with multiple top separators. A low groove is provided with multiple low separators. The cover is formed with gas accepting grooves. Each top separator is arranged between the gas accepting grooves that is provided with an air inlet pipe. Other gas accepting groove is arranged with an air exhaust pipe. The air inlet pipe and the air exhaust pipe are connected with a gas channel on an outer side of the cover. A sealed cover board is placed in top of the gas channel. The cover is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic.    USE - Side-laid valve-regulated non-maintaining dry-charged lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids short circuit phenomenon caused by the circulation of electrolyte between the simple lattice battery parts. The capability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a side-laid valve-regulated non-maintaining dry-charged lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The intubator has an arc-shaped hollow tube (1) matched with shape of human oral anatomy and provided with a side wall that is set with an intubation tank (2). Upper and lower ends of the tube are respectively provided with ocular and object lenses (3, 4). A middle part is fixed with a planar mirror (5), and a side part at upper end of the tube is set with a battery cabin. An upper part of the cabin is fixed with a switch, and an inner side of side wall at lower end of the tube is fixed with an LED (8) that is connected with the cabin by the switch.    USE - Disposable visual endotracheal intubator.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the intubator is rational, avoids unnecessary movement of head of a patient, reduces complicating disease and enables the intubator to be operated in a simple and easy manner. The intubator has visual and lighting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a disposable visual endotracheal intubator.    Arc-shaped hollow tube (1)    Intubation tank (2)    Ocular lens (3)    Object lens (4)    Planar mirror (5)    LED (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a fuel cell stack (40) with several stacked cells (41). A scavenging-air chamber (20) supplies the scavenging gas to a reactive-gas flow path. The current control units (10,30,50,51) control electric power generations of the fuel cell stack so that the moisture content of the electrolytic membrane of the cell is maintained above the predetermined value, during the supply of the scavenging gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive drying of the electrolytic membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for scavenging-air method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current control units (10,30,50,51)    Scavenging-air chamber (20)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Stacked cells (41)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The connection socket (10) has a split housing with a cover (11) and a base part (12), where the socket is supported at an inner side of a connection element. The cover and the base part are undetachably connected with each other by a flexible retaining element (31) i.e. plastic leg, which is supported inside the socket. The cover and the base part form eyelets (28, 29), in which the flexible retaining element is engaged. The flexible retaining element is formed from polyamide and includes a bracket at ends.    USE - Connection socket for a photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The cover and the base part are undetachably connected with each other by the flexible retaining element that is supported inside the socket, thus producing a hinge-joint connection in simple manner, and hence ensuring the weather-resistance during the connection socket-prepackaging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a connection socket in an opened condition.    Connection socket (10)    Cover (11)    Base part (12)    Eyelets (28, 29)    Retaining element (31)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a pair of separators (3) at fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode sides respectively. Each separator has fuel gas channels (9) comprising a pair of channels (10,11) for allowing fuel gas with relatively high and low humidity to pass through respectively.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell due to flooding state of fuel gas through fuel gas channels can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the separator at fuel electrode side. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (3)    Fuel gas channel (9)    Channels (10,11)
NOVELTY - The high-pressure gas tank has a cap (3), and a carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) layer (12) which contacts the outer periphery of the cap. A ring-shaped glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) layer (90) is formed in the collar portion (34) at the contact portion of CFRP layer and the cap.    USE - High-pressure gas tank mounted in fuel cell system of electric vehicle for storing high-pressure fuel gas such as compressed natural gas or hydrogen. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stress concentration with respect to the CFRP layer can be suppressed over a long period of time, by forming the GFRP layer in collar portion at contact portion of CFRP layer and the cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the high-pressure gas tank.    Cap (3)    Resin layer (10)    CFRP layer (12)    Collar portion (34)    GFRP layer (90)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises a structure formed by an electroconductive plate-shaped body provided between a single cell (2) in both end sides of current collection boards (3c,3d) in the cell lamination direction. Electroconductive plate-shaped body has the same planar shape as a separator formed by clamping membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in single cell.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for e.g. local battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents corrosion to the other end side current collection board caused by the moisture content in the cathode gas and anode gas. Fuel cell can be manufactured easily by processing electroconductive plate without requiring hole processing nor recessing. When the electroconductive plate shaped body is interposed between the single cell and the other end side current collection board, the possibility of reducing battery performance is prevented. Reduce the absolute quantity of the amount of corrosion produced to the current collection board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional side view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Stack (1)    Single cell (2)    Current collection boards (3c,3d)    Locking bolt (6)    Gas flow path (10)
NOVELTY - The separator (20) consists of exit-side manifolds (15b,16b) and entrance-side manifolds (15a,16a). The lower edge of exit-side manifold (16b) of hydrogen gas and exit-side manifold (15b) of oxidation gas is inclined, so that the hydrogen gas flow path side or oxidation gas flow path side is set higher rather than the outer side of separator.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas can be prevented, when the water collected on the exit-side manifold of hydrogen gas or oxidation gas is frozen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lower edge of entrance-side manifold (16a) of hydrogen gas and entrance-side manifold (15a) of oxidation gas is inclined, so that the hydrogen gas flow path or oxidation gas flow path is set lower than the outer side of separator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell which includes a frame-shaped element for clamping one portion of membrane-electrode assembly provided in the electric power generation region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Entrance-side manifold of oxidation gas (15a)    Exit-side manifold of oxidation gas (15b)    Entrance-side manifold of hydrogen gas (16a)    Exit-side manifold of hydrogen gas (16b)    Separator (20)
NOVELTY - A memory (61) stores temperature changed into temperature below freezing point during stop period of fuel cell. A control apparatus (70) increases quantity of substitution amount of hydrogen to start fuel cell when fuel cell is in sub-zero temperature state at time of starting fuel cell. The control apparatus judges whether warming-up of fuel cell is stopped in sufficient state at time of restarting of fuel cell. The control apparatus further increases quantity of substitution amount of hydrogen to start fuel cell at time of restarting after sub-zero temperature stoppage.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current and voltage characteristics at the time of restarting fuel cell can be improved so that starting performance and electric power generation stability can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for starting fuel cell under lower temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    CPU (60)    Memory (61)    Temperature sensor (64)    Control apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The dew point of the outlet gas ejected from a fuel cell stack (12) is calculated by a dew point calculation unit (84). The amount of heat emitted by the electric power generation of the fuel cell stack is calculated by an emission-heat amount calculating unit (86). The cooling medium flow volume corresponding to the dew point of outlet gas is set by a cooling medium flow rate setting unit (88) based on the calculated amount of emission heat.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable electric power can be continuously generated by maintaining the desired drain property and preventing flooding irrespective of the electric power generation state of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (12)    Moisture content calculating unit (80)    Dew point calculation unit (84)    Emission-heat amount calculating unit (86)    Cooling medium flow rate setting unit (88)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying pure water towards oxidizing agent electrode at the time of fuel cell driving. The water-electrolysis process is performed with respect to collectors (25,26) of polymer electrolyte fuel cell and when electric power is supplied from external power supply (15). The pure water is electrolyzed such that hydrogen and oxygen are generated, and electric current is supplied in reverse direction at the time of fuel cell driving.    USE - Performance recovery method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell can be recovered safely, easily and reliably without performing fuel introduction to oxidizing agent electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the water-electrolysis process performed at the time of fuel cell driving.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pipes (1,2,3,4)    External power supply (15)    Electrode assembly (24)    Collectors (25,26)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (SL) has hydrocarbon made electrolytic layer (11) with distributed adhesion particles (V) having higher heat conductivity than that of electrolytic layer. A cathode (12) having fluorine-type electrolyte (AO) and catalyst carrier carrying carbon (PO) is formed on electrolytic layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive force between electrolytic layer and cathode, and the performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic layer (11)    Cathode (12)    Fluorine-type electrolyte (AO)    Catalyst carrier carrying carbon (PO)    Fuel cell (SL)    Adhesion particle (V)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat exchanger (35) for performing heat exchange between the refrigerant circulating through a refrigerator (30) and the gas flowing through the gas flow path (2). A gas temperature sensor (51) arranged in gas flow path detects the temperature of the gas supplied to the fuel cell. The opening degree of an expansion valve (40) arranged between the heat exchanger and compressor (31) is controlled by the signal from controller (50) so that the detected temperature is equal to fixed temperature.    USE - Apparatus for testing polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption required to control the temperature of the gas by the fuel cell test apparatus is reduced significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling unit of fuel cell testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas flow path (2)    Refrigerator (30)    Compressor (31)    Heat exchanger (35)    Expansion valve (40)    Controller (50)    Gas temperature sensor (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a connection section for connecting a fuel gas supply piping (32), fuel gas discharge piping (33), oxidation gas supplying piping (35) and an oxidation gas discharge piping (36) to the respective communication holes (202,204,206,208) of a manual pump (200). A catalyst (210) is provided in the inner surface of the connection section.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of the fuel gas and the oxidation gas remaining in the fuel cell can be reduced quickly so that the voltage of the fuel cell can be made to fall rapidly. Thus, the safety can be improved at the time of maintenance of the fuel cell. The size and the cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced by the simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel gas supply piping (32)    Fuel gas discharge piping (33)    Oxidation gas supplying piping (35)    Oxidation gas discharge piping (36)    Manual pump (200)    Communication holes (202,204,206,208)    Catalyst (210)
NOVELTY - The anode catalyst contains a mixture of tungsten carbide particles and iridium particles or iridium micro particles containing either of the composite particles by which dispersion was carried out directly on the mixture of tungsten carbide particles, and composite particles by which iridium micro particles were carried on the carbon particle or tungsten carbide. A polymer electrolyte fuel cell is an ethanol type fuel cell using ethanol as fuel.    USE - Anode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cells using ethanol as fuel, for small power supply for electronic terminals or mobile devices e.g. mobile telephone, a notebook personal computer, and motor vehicles, domestic fixation type cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains anode catalyst that is low cost by using materials, which are also low cost and do not complicate the manufacturing process.
NOVELTY - The module has a cover (31) for an accommodation structure (32) in which a bundle of the hollow fiber membranes (4) is accommodated. The hollow fiber membranes are bound by a binding material (5). The liquid glue (14) is poured in gap (15) between a gasket (12) in joint surface (31a) of cover and a groove (13) formed in joint surface (32a) of the accommodation structure, near the hollow fiber membrane bundle.    USE - Hollow fiber membrane module for performing gaseous humidification, dehumidification and separation of liquid in polymer electrolyte fuel cell of fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the hollow fiber membrane bundle accommodation structure can be improved by using liquid glue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hollow fiber membrane module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hollow fiber membrane module.    Hollow fiber membrane (4)    Binding material (5)    Gasket (12)    Groove (13)    Liquid glue (14)    Gap (15)    Cover (31)    Joint surface of cover (31a)    Accommodation structure (32)    Joint surface of accommodation structure (32a)
NOVELTY - The connector has circular opening (7) in middle portion, and jaw (4) with teeth and movable lever (1) that are enclosed casings. The lever is moved from a position in which opening of battery terminal connector is maximum to allow electrical conducting cable to enter and to receive terminal, to next position in which opening is relatively small when jaw moves closer towards battery terminal to tightly grip cable to terminal. The next position i.e. second/third/fourth position of lever is determined based on thickness and cross sectional size of conducting wire.    USE - Battery terminal connector.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be connected/disconnected to a battery cable without using any special tools. The jaw squeezes the cable against the battery terminal and hence enabling a secure electrical setting. Since the connector is made of lightweight material and is having the property of plastic polymer, the extreme temperature, thermo-cold can be restricted. The probability of electric shock and the possibility that electric current could be moved from the battery to the lever and to an electrical ground are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the battery terminal connector.    Movable lever (1)    Jaw (4)    Cap (6)    Opening (7)    Slot (8)
NOVELTY - The body (1') has an inner wall (41') with a varying internal dimension (d) regarding in a longitudinal direction and comprising projections (5-9). The projections are filled partly with a flexible filling material (10), where the filling material and the material of the inner wall are different. The inner wall is made of metal such as high-grade steel. The projections are formed completely circulating around a longitudinal axis (A) of the hollow body, where the filling material is sealing compound, plastic or polyurethane.    USE - Tubular hollow body for transmission of a gaseous medium e.g. hydrogen and water containing gas, in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The projections are filled partly with the flexible filling material, where the filling material and the material of the inner wall are different, so that the projection is ensured relatively simply and cost-effectively, thus reducing sound emission and the occurrence of disturbing noises of the hollow body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tubular hollow body.    Longitudinal axis (A)    Internal dimension (d)    Hollow body (1')    Projections (5-9)    Filling material (10)    Inner wall (41')
NOVELTY - The heater has a water tank (1) fixed on a base support. Front-row vacuum tubes (2) and back-row vacuum tubes (3) are arranged in respective front and back sides of the water tank, where an included angle between the front-row vacuum tubes and the back-row vacuum tubes is in a range of 70-130 degrees.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater effectively accelerates the heating speed of water in the water tank, shortens the heating time and increases temperature of hot water by increasing the heating surface area. The heater exhibits high utilization rate of the solar energy, improved corrosion protection function, increased temperature resistance and enhanced stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar water heater.    Water tank (1)    Front-row vacuum tubes (2)    Back-row vacuum tubes (3)
NOVELTY - The valve has a body with an inlet nozzle and an outlet nozzle at a lower side of the body. An actuator is connected with the body via an elastic buckle. A drive shaft is inserted in an output gear hole of the actuator. Fixing rods in the body are inserted in a fixing hole of the actuator. A plate support and a rotary valve plate i.e. polyfluortetraethylene or ceramic valve plate, are positioned between the body and the actuator. An air exhaust pipe is positioned above the body. An O shaped silica gel ring is positioned between the body and the plate.    USE - Pipeline exhaust valve for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is convenient to mount and maintain. The valve avoids the steam that is condensed and blocks a discharge port. The valve has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a pipeline exhaust valve.
NOVELTY - The unit has a nozzle (5) penetrating to a lower part of a sleep part (7) within a water tub (6). An initiator (3) holds heat generated at an inner side of a heat generation space (2) within a solar collector tube (1), where the solar collector tube is made of transparency or black synthetic resin vinyl. A collar hole (12) is formed in outer circumference of the solar collector tube so as to facilitate fixing of the solar collector tube. The initiator is united with an air injection hole (4).    USE - Solar energy blasting unit for an indoor and a rooftop of a building and an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The unit optimizes the agreeable inner climate and the environment-friendly alternative energy effect. The unit has improved energy-saving effect. The solar collector tube is made of transparency or black synthetic resin vinyl, thus reducing changing cost of the subsidiary material, and hence reducing repairing fees in spite of the long-term use. The unit has excellent lighting function of the solar energy. The unit can be recycled, so as to protect the environmental contamination. The unit maximizes the heating and ventilation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy blasting unit.    Solar collector tube (1)    Heat generation space (2)    Initiator (3)    Air injection hole (4)    Nozzle (5)    Water tub (6)    Sleep part (7)    Collar hole (12)
NOVELTY - The sealing material piles up light reception electrode plate formed by joining titanium oxide film, and a counter electrode board. The sealing material seals the peripheral portion of the two-pole board, and contains 70 mass% or more of perfluoropolyether structural unit. The electrolyte solution containing an oxidation-reduction pair is interposed between the two-pole boards. The titanium oxide film has sensitizing dye adhered to an electroconductive transparent substrate. The sealing material does not contain silicon-oxygen bond-containing compound.    USE - Sealing material is used for sealing electrode plates of dye-sensitized solar cells. Can also be used for sealing of injection hole.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has excellent durability and adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - Solid state battery (10) comprises positive electrode (11), negative electrode (12), sulfide solid electrolyte (5) between the positive and negative electrode, and liquid substance which coats the sulfide solid electrolyte.    USE - Solid state battery for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of hydrogen sulfide, thus ensures electric conductivity and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the solid state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solid state battery.    Sulfide solid electrolyte (5)    Solid state battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Battery main body (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an electromotive portion (10) comprising membrane electrode assembly is clamped between cathode and anode. A fuel distribution mechanism (11) is positioned at side of anode of electromotive portion, to supply fuel to anode. A fuel accommodating unit (50) is connected to distribution mechanism through flow path (51), to accommodate fuel. The cation and anion exchange resin are provided between distribution mechanism and accommodating unit, to capture photon shift inhibitor in fuel.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, personal computer, aircraft, portable audio, handheld game machine and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The minute impurities in the fuel can be excluded effectively, and the stable electric power generation operation of the fuel cell is performed for long duration of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electromotive portion (10)    Fuel distribution mechanism (11)    Fuel accommodating unit (50)    Flow path (51)
NOVELTY - The portable charging device comprises a built-in rechargeable lithium polymer or lithium-ion battery for self charging through a female connector by connecting to a wall charger provided with a consumer electronic device. A male connector is provided to charge the electronic device. A cap is provided to cover the male connector and the female connector.    USE - Portable charging device for consumer electronic device e.g. cell phone, MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player, portable game player, Bluetooth headset, universal serial bus (USB) flash drive, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the charging device is reduced and the connectors are not exposed to outside of the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the portable charging device.
NOVELTY - The tank has a box body and an upper cover provided with inner walls comprising polyurethane insulating layers. One of the side walls of the box body is set with a small-aperture ventilating pipe that passes through each insulating layer into the box body, where thickness of each insulating layer is 40 millimeters. A locking mechanism is set between the upper cover and the box body, and outer rims at four sides of the upper cover are extended out of an outer wall of the box body. A seal groove is installed with a water-proof gland strip.    USE - Pre-embedded storage battery thermo-tank for a solar-powered street lamp. Can also be used for a solar-powered yard lamp, and a wind-light supplementing street lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The tank improves the working environment of a solar storage battery, and enhances the working performance and service life of the solar storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pre-embedded storage battery thermo-tank.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has an accommodating part located on an inner side of a shell. A sliding groove is set on the accommodating part and provided with an opening. A sliding element is set on the sliding groove and provided with a locking part i.e. locking hole, corresponding to the opening. A stop part is set in proximity to a limiting part. An elastomer i.e. spring, is sleeved to another limiting part. A push button is set on another accommodating part and provided with another locking part e.g. grab, that is engaged with the former locking part by passing through the opening.    USE - Fixing mechanism for fixing a grab of a battery to a shell of an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding element is provided with the stop part, so as to limit the elastomer in the sliding groove and prevent separation of the elastomer from the sliding groove. The mechanism avoids defect by utilizing the stop part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fixing mechanism.
NOVELTY - The suitcase (1) has a high-intensity transparent glass fiber reinforced plastic layer (3) positioned on outer side of polysilicon solar panel (2). A fingerprint identification scanner (4), function and code inputting keys (5,6), organic LED display (7), cover and fingerprint switches (8,9) and universal serial bus (USB) interface (10) are provided on side surface of upper cover with respect to handle. The rechargeable battery, fingerprint identification module and circuit control module are electrically connected and positioned in the inner cover.    USE - Suitcase with fingerprint encrypting function.    ADVANTAGE - The fingerprint of user is scanned and stored, so that suitcase cannot be opened when fingerprint information is not in accordance with the preset stored information. Thus, the safety of suitcase is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of suitcase.    Suitcase (1)    Polysilicon solar panel (2)    High-intensity transparent glass fiber reinforced plastic layer (3)    Fingerprint identification scanner (4)    Function key (5)    Code input key (6)    Organic LED display (7)    Cover switch (8)    Fingerprint switch (9)    USB interface (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a black polyvinyl plastic film attached to bottom part of a shallow pool for increasing absorption of sunlight, where top part of the pool is placed with a transparent flat glass cover plate. A wall of the pool is provided with an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe that is connected with the pool, where the pool includes an enclosed space. The wall and the bottom part of the pool are provided with heat insulating materials. Four sides of the pool are placed with aluminum alloy frames, and bottom part of the pool is placed with a glass plate. Plastic foam is laid on the glass plate.    USE - Solar heating device for shallow swimming pool in a school and a natatorium.    ADVANTAGE - The heating device can be connected in series and in parallel when in use, so that water temperature of a swimming pool can be increased to standard water temperature quickly. The heating device makes the most of solar energy for heating, which causes no energy consumption and pollution. The heating device is inexpensive, and can raise temperature rapidly. The heating device can make water temperature of the pool in a school or a natatorium satisfy requirement of internal competition and exercise and can satisfy requirements of people of all ages to swim in the pool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar heating device.
NOVELTY - The heater has a plate-type thermal collecting building material component provided with an insulating transmission cover. An exhaust tube opening is connected with a return tube. An intake tube (1) with an intake opening (21) located at a bottom part of a water tank. Pipelines of a plate-type thermal collecting material are mounted in a hollow interlayer between the insulating transmission cover and a thermal collecting material insulating backboard. The water tank is located above the plate-type thermal collecting building material component with a glass vacuum tube plate.    USE - Plate-type solar water heater for use in a normal building wall, a glass wall and a solar building.    ADVANTAGE - The interlayer is located between the water heater with insulating transmission cover and glass vacuum tubes, and normal building walls and glass walls so that air exchanges naturally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a plate-type solar water heater.    Intake tube (1)    Intake opening (21)
NOVELTY - The heater has a glass vacuum pipe mounted in a heat preservation diffuser. An insulated non-light tight cover is located at an outlet pipe on a water tank. The water tank is located on a photovoltaic power generation heat-collecting building material component whose insulated non-light tight cover is glass vacuum tube panel. An isolated supporting element is connected between the insulated non-light tight cover and photovoltaic power-generation battery insulated plate, where the isolated supporting element is made of glass, organic glass or metal, plastic sectional material and glass steel.    USE - Photovoltaic power-generation solar water heater for a solar building.    ADVANTAGE - The heater employs an interlayer between photovoltaic power-generation solar water heater with insulated non-light tight cover as glass vacuum tube panel. The heater has normal building walls and glass curtain wall to convect gas naturally. The heater creates the condition for integrally solar building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photovoltaic power-generation solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The system has a lens equipped under a top cover. A solar battery (10) is provided on a top portion of the top cover. A tide preventing rod is placed above the top cover through a hole. A groove is formed in the solar battery for mounting a rubber ring. A battery is provided in an inner side of a case (110), which is provided in an inner space of a lower part moving body (100).    USE - LED lighthouse system for use in a port.    ADVANTAGE - The system minimizes the malfunction of the lighthouse by utilizing the solar battery provided above the top cover for supplying the power when the battery stops applying the power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an LED lighthouse system.    Solar battery (10)    Lower part moving body (100)    Case (110)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has piping arrangements (4, 4') provided with front sides (5, 6) and heat distribution medium e.g. water, where the piping arrangements are in an effective connection with an input collector and output collector. Supporting elements (9) are spaced at a distance from each other for holding the piping arrangements. The supporting elements comprise a sliding drilling. The piping arrangements are movably supported in the sliding drilling. The piping arrangements comprise pipings (11) that are arranged one above the other. The device is made of plastic.    USE - Air-coupled thermal energy transfer device for use in a heating system for supplying a heat generator i.e. heat pump (claimed) with environmental energy e.g. solar energy or terrestrial heat energy, for heating purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The piping arrangements are freely movable during temperature-dependent length variations. The thermal energy transfer device is designed to guarantee the safe energy supply, and exhibits a compact design, and is manufactured in a simple manner. The device is separably arranged for transportation and assembly purposes, so that the device is transported and installed easily. The heat distribution medium of the piping arrangement exhibits an optimal absorption for environmental energy such as solar energy or terrestrial heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view, side view and plan view of a supporting element with sliding drillings in air-coupled thermal energy transfer device with two piping arrangements.    Air-coupled thermal energy transfer device (1)    Piping arrangements (4, 4')    Front sides (5, 6)    Supporting elements (9)    Pipings (11)
NOVELTY - The breather (1) has a circulated medium whose upper pipe (6) is welded with a thermal expansion medium box (2), where the thermal expansion medium box is welded and interconnected with an exhaust pipe (3). A self-tightening long-necked air tap (1b) is tightly nested to the exhaust pipe. One end of the breather is made into a thin-walled spherical body (1a) and another end is made into the self-tightening long-necked air tap, where the breather is made of a heat and oil resistant rubber material.    USE - Air bag breather for a heat interchange-type solar water heater, low pressure hot-water heating boiler and a power transformer.    ADVANTAGE - The breather has simple structure, practical and convenient operation. The breather is not charged with the heat transfer medium when the heat interchange system is operated. The breather has no scale formation, and avoids sucking the impurities into the heat interchange system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air bag breather.    Air bag breather (1)    Thin-walled spherical body (1a)    Self-tightening long-necked air tap (1b)    Thermal expansion medium box (2)    Exhaust pipe (3)    Upper pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The bottle has a bottle body (1), and a bottle cap (2), where internal of the body is divided into two isometric cavities by a partition board (3). The cavities are set with glue water (4) and glue sticks (5), respectively. Ends of the body are movably connected with the cap. A rectangular groove (6) is opened on a surface of the body, and a top end shaft of the groove is connected with a supporting rod (7). A fan blade (8) is set at an end of the rod. Internal of the rod is set with batteries (9), switch (10) and motor (11). The blade is fixedly connected to a rotor shaft of the motor.    USE - Multifunctional glue-water bottle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the bottle is simple and rational. The bottle is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional glue-water bottle.    Bottle body (1)    Bottle cap (2)    Partition board (3)    Glue water (4)    Glue sticks (5)    Rectangular groove (6)    Supporting rod (7)    Fan blade (8)    Batteries (9)    Switch (10)    Motor (11)
NOVELTY - The producing method involves receiving a composite material of carbon powders and thermosetting resin in the material receiving section of a molding die. A punching die is made to approach relatively to the molding die. An infrared laser beam is irradiated toward the internal surface of a gas flow field groove (5,7) while relatively moving the optical axis of the infrared laser beam to a molded body along the gas flow field groove to apply an infrared laser process to the internal surface of the gas flow field groove after the completion of a compressing process.    USE - Producing method for bipolar plate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively provide roughness to the internal surface of the gas flow field groove, thus improving the hydrophilic feature of the gas flow field groove without using existing processes. Improves the draining function of bipolar plate, thus enhancing the cell features of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of laser irradiation process in production of bipolar plate.    Gas flow field groove (5,7)    Fuel gas supplying manifold (9)    Fuel gas discharging manifold (11)    Oxygen gas supplying manifold (21)    Oxygen gas discharging manifold (23)
NOVELTY - The charger (3) has a remote control functional part (3g) operating an electronic device by a remote control that is mounted on the charger. A key switch is positioned into a mounting part of an external battery pack (2) of the charger. The functional part is provided on an opposite side of the mounting part. The key switch is turned on by installing the mounting part with the battery pack, where the key switch functions as a trigger switch for a charging start function. The functional part is mounted in an integrated circuit (IC) that controls charging of the battery pack.    USE - Charger for charging an external battery pack and an incorporated battery in an electronic device i.e. electronic camera.    ADVANTAGE - The charger improves the battery charging function in the electronic device. The charger improves the portability of the electronic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical structure of an external battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    External battery pack (2)    Charger (3)    Remote control functional part (3g)    Infrared LED (5)    LED (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an anode side catalyst layer (20) and cathode side catalyst layer (30) with ionomer, which are joined on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (10) in center region (Rc). An adhesive layer (40) and a sealing layer (70) with polymeric material such as plastic are joined on the circumference region (Re) of the membrane other than the center region. The adhesive force of the polymeric material of the sealing layer is higher than the ionomer of the anode and cathode side catalyst layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive force of the sealing layer is improved so that peeling of sealing layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Anode side catalyst layer (20)    Cathode side catalyst layer (30)    Adhesive layer (40)    Sealing layer (70)    Center region (Rc)    Circumference region (Re)
NOVELTY - The eraser has a front panel mounted with three strip shaped dust erasing felt blocks (4). Left and right sides of the dust erasing felt blocks are arranged as cavity ventilating portions that are used as dust absorbing passages. A back panel is mounted with a fan (5), a battery and a switch (3). A surface of a plastic box (1) is equipped with a dust absorbing sponge body box cover.    USE - Oblong plastic box type electric dust absorbing blackboard eraser.    ADVANTAGE - The eraser is simple in structure, little and light, and is safe and reliable in performance. The eraser improves the working environments of the teachers to a large extent in a social and economic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an oblong plastic box type electric dust absorbing blackboard eraser.    Oblong plastic box (1)    Switch (3)    Strip shaped dust erasing felt blocks (4)    Fan (5)
NOVELTY - The torch has a lamp head connected with a cylinder that is equipped with a rechargeable battery, where an end of the torch is equipped with a rubber cap, switch, switch base, silicon gel ring, charging pillar, negative electrode circuit board, springs, positive and negative electrode copper caps and pressing rings. The rubber cap is covered on the switch that is equipped on the switch base. The charging pillar is equipped in the silicon gel ring. The springs are located in the positive and negative electrode copper caps, and are supported on the negative electrode circuit board.    USE - Rechargeable electric torch.    ADVANTAGE - The electric torch is convenient to use, and is dust-proof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rechargeable electric torch.
NOVELTY - The house has column beams composed of structure columns, ring beams, frames, and window frames. Plank stuffs e.g. wallboards, are embedded to a groove through connection strips. A sunlight room is provided at a position in the front of the house. A heat collecting cavity is arranged outside an outer wallboard in the front of a common room that is provided in the front of the house and parallel to the sunlight room. Upper and lower air holes are respectively provided at upper and lower parts of partition boards in the sunlight room. Covers are placed on the air holes.    USE - Solar energy-saving mobile house.    ADVANTAGE - The mobile house has a simple structure, good heat preserving effect and environment-friendly, and saves solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar energy-saving mobile house.
NOVELTY - The glasshouse has a toughened glass with high light transmittance installed in a middle of a plastic frame, and an air heating chamber formed at a certain space between a glass plate and a wall surface. Bottom and top air windows are set on a wall close to top and bottom rims within the frame such that a room communicate with the chamber, where the bottom air window is an air inlet window and the top air window is an air outlet window. An exhaust pipe on an upside of the frame is set at an outer side of the room through the chamber.    USE - Solar energy glasshouse for heating air in a room using solar energy for warming people.    ADVANTAGE - The glasshouse is designed in such a way that the cold air in the room is heated through air circulation and the temperature is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy glass house.
NOVELTY - The water supply apparatus as sealed container (1) in which temperature of air (3) rises and expands by pressure through tube that hid one end in water container. The cap with tube of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle in which temperature of air in sealed PET bottle makes possible to supply water through tube.    USE - Solar-thermal-conversion type water supply apparatus for e.g. watering foliage plants in home, office, agriculture or forestry.    ADVANTAGE - Provides apparatus in which supplied water amount per day can be set to animals and plants by avoiding direct sunlight and installing apparatus at place without irrigation installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the whole apparatus.    Sealed container (1)    Tube (2)    Air (3)    Water (4)
NOVELTY - Anode off gas of high temperature operation fuel cell, is cooled and is introduced into carbon monoxide adsorption agent container (A,B). Then, adsorption recovery of carbon monoxide is carried out and adsorbed carbon monoxide is subjected to desorption regeneration. The obtained carbon monoxide is recycled as fuel of similar or high temperature operation fuel cell. The electric power generation efficiency is improved. Thus, electric power generation of high temperature operation fuel cell is carried out.    USE - Electric power generation for high temperature operation fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell and molten carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently utilizes high-temperature exhaust heat and improves generation of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode off gas of high temperature operation fuel cell which uses carbon monoxide and hydrogen as fuel, is cooled and is introduced into carbon monoxide adsorption agent container. Then, adsorption recovery of carbon monoxide is carried out and adsorbed carbon monoxide is subjected to desorption regeneration. The obtained carbon monoxide is recycled as fuel of similar or high temperature operation fuel cell. The electric power generation efficiency is improved and fuel utilization efficiency of high temperature operation fuel cell is improved. Thus, electric power generation of high temperature operation fuel cell is carried out. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon monoxide adsorption agent containers (A,B)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains tin oxide nanoparticles which support platinum nanoparticles.    USE - Catalyst is used for direct form alcohol fuel cell electrode and polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent alcohol oxidation activity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains tin oxide nanoparticles which support platinum nanoparticles. The catalyst further contains carbon particles. The platinum chloride and tin chloride are dissolved in tetrahydrofuran. A borohydrocarbon compound (N(C8H17)4(BEt3H)) is added tetrahydrofuran solution. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - Battery capacity and charging/discharging efficiency of lithium ion battery are improved by using polyaniline sulfonic acids and other substances as binder and coating material of electrode active material.    USE - Improvement of battery capacity and charging/discharging efficiency of lithium ion battery, e.g. lithium ion secondary cell or lithium cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has transparent electrode thin film (22) attached to metal electrode (23). A photocurable transparent adhesive (24') containing electroconductive fine particles is provided in the gap between metal electrode and photoelectric transducer (25).    USE - Solar cell e.g. single crystalline-silicon type solar cell, amorphous-silicon type solar cell and polycrystalline-silicon type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plastic film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Photocurable transparent adhesive (24')    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - The gas flow path layer (20) has inflow hole (21a) for providing oxidizing agent and outflow hole (21b) for discharging generated water. The pressure loss in downstream region (20B) and upstream region (20A) of gas flow layer differs with respect to gas flow in cathode electrode. The gas flow path layer is equipped with center region (20C) formed between upstream and downstream regions. The pressure loss is high towards the downstream region from upstream region.    USE - Gas flow path layer for cathode electrode of fuel cell (claimed) of polymer electrolyte type used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure loss in downstream region and upstream region of gas flow layer differs, the motive power for gas flow can be reduced. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the gas flow path layer of fuel cell.    Gas flow path layer (20)    Upstream region (20A)    Downstream region (20B)    Center region (20C)    Inflow hole (21a)    Outflow hole (21b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (202) a dielectric layer on the surface of a crystalline silicon substrate. An etchant material is deposited (204) on dielectric layer regions. The substrate is heated (206) to preset temperature such that the etchant material etches the dielectric layer to form exposed regions on substrate. A conducting layer is deposited (210) on the exposed regions on substrate.    USE - Method of forming solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the solar cells can be reduced by eliminating the requirement of wet processing of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of forming solar cell device.    Step for forming dielectric layer on substrate (202)    Step for depositing etchant material on dielectric layer (204)    Step for heating substrate (206)    Step for performing optional cleaning of substrate (208)    Step for depositing conducting layer on exposed regions (210)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a photovoltaic layer (104), thermionic layer (103) and battery layer (102) formed on a substrate (101). The photovoltaic layer is formed outside the thermionic and battery layers for converting photonic energy into electrical energy. The thermal energy is converted into electrical energy by thermionic layer comprising dielectric layer made of active carbon and strontium titanate. The converted electrical energy is stored in the battery layer. A UV protective outer shell (105) made of stable polycarbonate is formed outside photovoltaic layer.    USE - Hollow tube-shaped autonomous modular solar energy collection apparatus installed in highway jersey wall (claimed) or indoor office cubicle wall.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity can be generated efficiently from thermal and photonic energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for generating electrical energy;    (2) system for securely attaching energy collection module to host device;    (3) battery management system for managing charging and discharging battery pack;    (4) vending apparatus;    (5) method for vending autonomous power storage module;    (6) system for charging autonomous power storage module;    (7) autonomous power storage apparatus;    (8) electrical vehicle;    (9) electronic device; and    (10) power switching system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway view of the autonomous modular solar energy collection apparatus.    Autonomous modular solar energy collection apparatus (100)    Substrate (101)    Battery layer (102)    Thermionic layer (103)    Photovoltaic layer (104)    Outer shell (105)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a cell laminated structure (104) comprising several fuel cells (102). An end plate (106) is arranged at the edge portion of cell laminated structure. An electromagnetic valve apparatus (200) is mounted in flow path connected to cell laminated structure and fixed to end plate at either of fluid entrance portion (230) and fluid exit portion (250) to adjust the state of fluid in flow path.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of mechanical stress to pipe and damage to pipe are suppressed, since the bending of end plate is avoided. The efficiency of fuel cell system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (102)    Cell laminated structure (104)    End plate (106)    Electromagnetic valve apparatus (200)    Fluid entrance portion (230)    Fluid exit portion (250)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has an optical transmission element (10) for transmitting light. A photoelectric sensor element (20) converts the light into an electrical signal. The element (20) is arranged in such a manner that the light that is decoupled from the element (10) is coupled into the element (20). The element (20) is designed in such a manner that the electrical signal is produced when coupling the light into the element (20). The element (10) is arranged on a carrier element (30) that contains a material made of plastic, metal or plexiglass.    USE - Device for converting light into an electrical signal.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed in such a manner that a fast heating of the photoelectric sensor element can be prevented by the coupling of the light into a wide photosensitive range of the photoelectric sensor element, so that the efficiency of the conversion of light into the electrical signal is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a device for converting light into an electrical signal.    Curved section (BA)    Optical transmission element (10)    Photoelectric sensor element (20)    Flexible foil (21)    Carrier element (30)    Light converting device (100)
NOVELTY - The connector has a high temperature resistance fixed with a plastic seat. Multiple metallic contact pieces are fixed with the plastic seat, where thickness of the metallic contact pieces is greater than or equal to 0.5 millimeter.    USE - Non elastic contact battery connector.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is stable and reliable in structure, and prolongs service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a non elastic contact battery connector.
NOVELTY - The protector (200) has a main portion which is adhered with the outer periphery of electrochemical element (100) sheathed with aluminum laminated film. The recessed portions are formed at corners of main portion, for accommodating wrinkles of aluminum-laminated film, which are formed at the corners of the electrochemical element. The protector main portion is made of shock absorbing material such as vulcanized rubber, foamed resin, foamed rubber and thermoplastic-elastomer.    USE - Protector for covering electrochemical element e.g. rechargeable battery such as electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protractor is mounted firmly on electrochemical element and dimension variation between protector and electrochemical element can be prevented hence deviation of protractor from electrochemical element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of protector.    Welded portion of aluminum-laminated film (91)    Electrochemical element (100)    Protector (200)    Terminal portion of aluminum-laminated film (300)
NOVELTY - A solid catalyst has a close-packed structure, and consists of a primary surface layer (a) and a secondary surface layer (b). The layer (a) comprises platinum as a main component. The layer (b) contains platinum-containing compound (1).    USE - Solid catalyst is used as anode-side electrode catalyst for use in solid polymer type fuel cells and direct methanol type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solid catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and suppresses carbon monoxide poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid catalyst has a close-packed structure, and consists of a primary surface layer (a) and a secondary surface layer (b). The layer (a) comprises platinum as a main component. The layer (b) contains platinum-containing compound of formula: PtaXb (1).    X=zirconium, hafnium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, or tungsten;    a+b=100;and    b=25-50.
NOVELTY - A stacked battery comprises a substrate (28) having a pair of spaced apart holes (52) each having an edge and extending from top surface to bottom surface; a battery cell (24a) on the top surface of the substrate and comprising electrode films comprising a pair of contact pads (48) that each contact an edge of the hole; a battery cell (24b) on another substrate (28b) and comprising electrode films comprising a pair of contact pads (50); and an electrical conductor (60) in each hole that electrically connects the contact pads of the two battery cells.    USE - A stacked battery, preferably a thin film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides higher energy density and specific energy levels. Delamination of battery component films is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stacked battery comprises a substrate (28) having a pair of spaced apart holes (52) each having an edge and extending from top surface to bottom surface; a battery cell (24a) on the top surface of the substrate and comprising electrode films having an electrolyte (36) between them and comprising a pair of contact pads (48) that each contact an edge of the hole; a battery cell (24b) on another substrate (28b) and comprising electrode films having an electrolyte between them and comprising a pair of contact pads (50); and an electrical conductor (60) in each hole that electrically contacts a contact pad of the first battery cell and extends out of each hole to contact a contact pad of the other battery cell to electrically connect the contact pads. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a stacked battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a stacked battery comprising a pair of stacked batteries.    Battery cell (24a, 24b)    Substrate (28, 28b)    Electrolyte (36)    Anode current collector (44)    Cathode current collector (46)    Contact pads (48, 50)    Hole (52)    Electrical conductor (60)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink contains organic aldehyde and organic carboxylic acid. The ratio of total content of aldehyde and organic carboxylic acid is 0.20 weight% or less. The catalyst ink further contains water and 1-5C alcohol as solvent.    USE - Catalyst ink is used for catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used for generator in household appliance and automotive.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the catalyst ink has excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst ink; and    (2) storage of catalyst ink.
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode thin film (22) having metal electrodes (23) is formed on surface of transparent film (21). The thin film is mounted via thermosetting type transparent adhesives (24A) having electroconductive fine particles on photoelectric transducer (25). The thin film is pressed so that metal electrodes contact surface of transducer to form laminated structure. The transparent adhesives are cured while thermocompression-bonding of laminated structure is simultaneously performed by heater heating, ultrasonic vibration heating, and/or high frequency heating.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the solar cell is improved and the adhesive-fixing of the transparent electrode thin film and photoelectric transducer is performed accurately. The solar cell can be manufactured at shorter time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating solar cell manufacturing process.    Transparent film (21)    Transparent electrode thin film (22)    Metal electrode (23)    Transparent adhesives (24A)    Photoelectric transducer (25)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode thin film (12) is formed on the surface of a transparent film (11). The metal electrodes (13) are provided on the transparent electrode thin film.    USE - Electrode film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The production yield of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode film.    Transparent film (11)    Transparent electrode thin film (12)    Metal electrodes (13)
NOVELTY - Proton-conductive silica has base material containing sodium content of 500 ppm or less, boron content of 100 ppm or less, and fixed sulfonic acid anion(s) (A-E).    USE - Proton-conductive silica is used for electrochemical devices such as sensor and battery for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable apparatus and motor vehicle drive and on-site power generation machine.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive silica has excellent chemical stability, dimensional stability and heat resistance even at high temperature and high humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Proton-conductive silica has base material containing sodium content of 500 ppm or less, boron content of 100 ppm or less, and has fixed sulfonic acid anion(s) of formulae (A-E).    R1-R3=substituents chosen from OH, OCH3, OC2H5, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, CnH2n+1, CnF2n+1, CnCl2n+1, CnBr2n+1, phenyl, naphthyl and anthryl, or optionally crosslinked anion;    X=substituents chosen from CmH2m, CmF2m, CmCl2m, CmBr2m, phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl or anthryl;and    m,n=1-10.
NOVELTY - A frame (70) is placed in the gas flow direction and forms several rectangular resin holding units (70a). An ion exchange resin (71) is accommodated in the resin holding units for removing impurity from the flowing gas. A plate shaped portion (70b) is placed in a corner portion (71a) of the ion exchange resin for preventing the inflow of the gas at the corner portion.    USE - Impurity removal board for use in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate at the surface of the ion exchange resin is equalized, so that the utilization factor of each ion exchange resin is increased. Hence the removal efficiency of the impurity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the frame with ion exchange resin.    Frame (70)    Resin holding unit (70a)    Plate shaped portion (70b)    Ion exchange resin (71)    Corner portion (71a)
NOVELTY - A method involves performing enclathration of a gas and/or the dissociation of a gas from a clathrate, in the presence of an emulsion-templated porous support.    USE - Method for enclathration and/or dissociation of gas e.g. methane, hydrocarbon, carbon dioxide and hydrogen used in a fuel cell and automobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method releases gas quickly from the clathrate structures and enables enclathration and dissociation of gas to occur predictably and reliably without any agitation or mechanical mixing. The method allows multiple storage/release cycles and improves cyclability of gas enclathration, thus reducing the down-time, costs and difficulties associated with maintenance, conditioning or replacement of gas storage units. The method improves gas storage, gas transportation/distribution and separation of one or more gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) use of an emulsion-templated porous support    (2) composition in the form of a clathrate or suitable for forming a clathrate    (3) an apparatus e.g. fuel cell comprising an emulsion-templated porous support, clathrate-forming host and a gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of clathrate hydrate dispersion on an emulsion-templated porous support.
NOVELTY - The device has a silicone gasket sealed on ends of a borosilicate glass tube. An interface of a tee unit is connected with a water outlet of a dynamoelectric valve in an insulated layer. A water inlet of the dynamoelectric valve is connected with a hot water outlet on bottom of a water tank. A right interface of the tee unit is connected with an indoor pipeline. The device is made by materials such as plastic product, ceramic product, hollow stainless steel tube or hollow aluminum alloy tube. A thermoplastic film with rubber is wrapped outside a P-shaped pipeline.    USE - Exhaust and overflow temperature retaining device for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof seal material is sealed in the space of the silicone gasket sealed in the stainless steel tube and on ends of the borosilicate glass tube, and a water seal layer is formed on the P-shaped pipeline, thus preventing heat quantity in the water seal layer in a normal state. The vapor is condensed to be collected as distilled water when temperature continuously increases to 100 degrees centigrade, and micro-pressure of vapor is leaked out of the water seal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exhaust and overflow temperature retaining device.
NOVELTY - The container has a cement pipe e.g. reinforced concrete water draining pipe, connected with a seal head, two ceramic water cylinders communicating with each other, and two ceramic jars communicating with each other. A heat insulating material consists of a hot water container made of polyurethane foamed plastic. The polyurethane foamed plastic is covered on a periphery of the cement pipe. The ceramic water cylinder is connected with a cover plate. A periphery of the cover plate is filled with the heat insulating material.    USE - Solar roof hot water container for use in a solar water heater system (claimed) at a building roof.    ADVANTAGE - The container has lower manufacturing and mounting cost, long service life, and can be prevented from aging, corrosion and polluting the water quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar roof hot water container.
NOVELTY - The solar energy panel (100) has a pair of parabolic light reflecting elements (31,32) that are mounted on the upper surface of a base plate (30) made of plastic. A light energy conversion pipe (50) is mounted at the focal area defined by the focal line (A) of parabolic light reflecting elements. Both the ends of solar panel are covered with a sealing cover (60) and the inner surface of sealing cover acts as a reflecting mirror surface. The incident light beams are reflected to light energy conversion pipe.    USE - Solar energy panel.    ADVANTAGE - The incident light beams are intensively collected. The panel is installed at low cost and can be used and maintained conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy panel.    Base plate (30)    Parabolic light reflecting elements (31,32)    Light energy conversion pipe (50)    Sealing cover (60)    Solar energy panel (100)
NOVELTY - The light anode slurry comprises polyvinylpyrrolidone as a film former and a material. The material contains ethanol, acetylacetone, polyethylene glycol and terpineol.    USE - Light anode slurry.    ADVANTAGE - The light anode slurry is cost-effective, has good solubility, hygroscopicity, heat expansibility and capability such as film forming and adhesive property, and improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing light anode slurry, which involves:    (A) dissolving polyvinylpyrrolidone in alcohol at normal temperature;    (B) putting light anode powder, acetylacetone and terpineol in solvent to obtain a material; and    (C) grinding material for 30 minutes.
NOVELTY - The monomer has isolation films spaced between cathode and anode pieces, and cathode collectors provided with surfaces of exposed parts, which are not coated with cathode membranes. Boundaries of the cathode collectors are placed on anode membranes, which are coated with an electronic isolation layer to prevent the cathode collectors and anode membranes from causing short circuit when the isolation films are damaged between the cathode and anode pieces. The electronic isolation layer is coated with one of polyacrylic acid, polyvinylidene fluoride and styrene butadiene rubber.    USE - Lithium-ion battery monomer.    ADVANTAGE - The monomer utilizes the electronic isolation layer to replace tapes for isolation. The electronic isolation layer can be coated on pole pieces of the anode membranes effectively, thus improving production efficiency of a lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium-ion battery monomer.
NOVELTY - The shoe has flexible polymer batteries supplying power to a heating device. A control circuit is connected between the batteries and the heating device. A temperature sensor is connected with the control circuit that regulates power-on time of the heating device according to a pre-set temperature value and a signal of the temperature sensor to control temperature of the shoe. An upper is connected with the shoe. An insole is separated from the sole. The heating device includes polyester film heating filaments and polyester film heating plates.    USE - Electrically heated shoe.    ADVANTAGE - The shoe is featured by adjustable inner temperature and convenient to use, and provides better temperature-preserving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control circuit is connected to an LED for representing approximate temperature range of an inner side of the shoe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrically heated shoe.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The tracking device has solar energy battery component (2) and half round wheel (9) that are provided on upper and lower surface of solar energy battery component substrate (3) respectively. The half round wheel and rubber wheel (8) provided on output shaft of direct current differential motor (5) are tightly contacted. A flexible spring (6) is provided between motor and bracket (11). A rod (10) is provided on center of bottom plate of bracket provided near sensor at predetermined distance.    USE - Automatic sunlight tracking device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rechargeable battery fixed on internal side of bracket, sensor (1), battery component and motor are connected with microcomputer controller through connecting lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automatic sunlight tracking device.    Sensor (1)    Solar energy battery component (2)    Solar energy battery component substrate (3)    Direct current differential motor (5)    Flexible spring (6)    Rubber wheel (8)    Half round wheel (9)    Rod (10)    Bracket (11)
NOVELTY - The device has microbiological fuel battery monomers provided with a hollow frame, a film cathode and a film anode. The hollow frame is wrapped to form anode chambers, and an anode is placed in the anode chamber. Leads are respectively led out from the film cathode and the film anode. The anode chambers are mutually communicated, and a battery stack is equipped with a feed port and a discharge port. PVC pipes are connected to form a coil pipe type structure pipe through an angle pipe. The microbiological fuel battery monomers are connected through the coil pipe type structure pipe.    USE - Multi-stage microbiological fuel battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has convenient extension, uniform material feed and discharge, compact structure, low production cost, high density of output power, and better chemical oxygen demand removing effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-stage microbiological fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - The plate has a water passage cavity formed at water inlet/outlet passages of a cooling water chamber. Back parts of gummed wire grooves at the water inlet/outlet passages of cathode and anode cavities are equipped with support gaskets. One end of a water passage is connected to a hydrogen inlet/outlet passage of the anode cavity, and a transverse concave-convex channel is formed between the water inlet/outlet passage and a distributing flow passage of the anode cavity. Another end of the water passage is connected to an air inlet/outlet passage of the cathode cavity.    USE - Bipolar metal plate i.e. corrosion-resistant stainless steel plate (claimed), for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is thin, light in weight, simple to process, and uniform fluid distribution effect. The manufacturing cost of the plate is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bipolar metal plate.
NOVELTY - The device has a lamp (4) fixed at a side of a lamp rod (5), and a wind energy generating device fixed at a top end of the lamp rod. An adjustor (7) is fixed at a lower end of the lamp rod, where the adjustor is connected to a storage battery (8) that is connected to a power inverter (9). The adjustor and the power inverter are connected to a photo-switch (10), where the photo-switch is connected to the lamp. An electric generator (2) e.g. electromagnetic generator, is fixed at a back side of a wind-engaging blade (1) that is an ultra-thin stainless steel blade or made of plastic.    USE - Wind energy generating illumination device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can rotate in a breeze state, and has no effect on exposing to sun and rain. The device is provided with the storage battery, the photo-switch and the power inverter, so that opening-closing of the lamp and lighting time of the lamp can be automatically controlled. The device has low cost, and is pollution free.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy generating illumination device.    Wind-engaging blade (1)    Electric generator (2)    Lamp (4)    Lamp rod (5)    Adjustor (7)    Storage battery (8)    Power inverter (9)    Photo-switch (10)
NOVELTY - The collector has a collecting core equipped in an outer shell and surrounded by the outer shell from bottom and side. A clearance between the heat collecting core and the outer shell is filled with a heat insulating material. Top of the heat collecting core is equipped with a light-passing board that is fixedly connected with the outer shell. The light-passing board includes parallel a top board and a bottom board at a proper distance. A support board is equipped between the top board and the bottom board. Distance ranging between the top board and the bottom board is 3 to 9 millimeters.    USE - Solar heat collector for use in a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The collector remarkably reduces total heat transmission coefficient of light-passing board, so that the efficiency of the solar heat collector and the solar water heater is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - An energy storage battery based on lithium-ion conduction comprises a non-aqueous solution containing lithium-salt; where the main cathode active material comprises lithium cobalt; and the main anode active material comprises lithium manganate or lithium iron phosphate.    USE - The energy storage battery based on lithium-ion conduction is useful for industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Compared with the traditional lithium-ion battery system, the energy storage battery based on lithium-ion conduction has high energy concentration, good circle performance, good safety performance, and highly efficient ratio performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for manufacturing the energy storage battery based on lithium-ion conduction.
NOVELTY - A stainless steel shell surface is treated by mixing liquid blasting ball, micro glass bead and water at ratio of 1:5-1:8 with 10-15 g/L corrosion inhibitor, then blasting balls; passivating, and soaking stainless steel shell into 300-350 g/L concentrated nitric acid or 5-50 g/L diluted chromic anhydride solution; and sealing, coating surface of shell with sealing liquid, and drying.    USE - A method of treating surface of stainless steel shell (claimed) for storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method has short processing cycle that provides low product cost with highly dirt-resistant without any trace of toxic or harmful substance, and environment-friendly.
NOVELTY - The solar reflecting film comprises a substrate, an aluminum film and fluorocarbon coating which is uniformly coated on the aluminum film and has a thickness of 1-2 microns. The substrate is polyvinyl chloride plastic plate. The fluorocarbon coating is fluoroethylene vinyl ether fluorocarbon coating.    USE - Solar reflecting film.    ADVANTAGE - The solar reflecting film is uniform, compact, smooth, durable due to the presence of the aluminum film, has excellent chemical stability and resists the oxidation reduction of a photocatalyst due to the fluorocarbon coating, and has excellent adhesive force and high reflecting rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing solar reflecting film, which involves    (A) bonding the substrate and aluminum film by a solid gum;    (B) spraying the fluorocarbon coating on the aluminum film by utilizing an electrostatic spraying technology; and    (C) growing fluorocarbon coating of thickness 1-2 microns on the surface of the aluminum film.
NOVELTY - The induction charger has a step-down rectifying circuit and an electromagnetic wave emission circuit, set inside a socket connector (1). The input ends of the step down rectifying circuit are connected to the main supply, while the output ends are connected with input ends of wave emission circuit. The output end of the wave emission circuit is connected to an emission coil of a charging plug (2), and covered with a rubber-plastic insulation barrier.    USE - Induction charger for solar torch (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Direct contact between induction charger and external device is prevented, thus electrical safety is ensured. The structure is simple and of low weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar torch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the induction charger.    Socket connector (1)    Charging plug (2)
NOVELTY - The heater has an evaporator fixed inside a solar tank (29). An exhaust pipe (9) of the evaporator is connected with a left four-way solenoid valve (5). The left four-way solenoid valve is connected with inlets of a cool compressor (7) and a condenser (22). An outlet of the condenser is connected with a right four-way solenoid valve (18) that is connected with a liquid storage pot (19). A heater water tank (3) is provided with a cool water port and a hot water port. A refrigeration working medium is provided inside the liquid storage pot.    USE - Heat-pipe heat-pump weather-proof solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater can produce hot water by a heat pipe with efficient heat transmission function when sunshine is present. The heater can transfer the hot water automatically to a high efficient heat pump to produce the hot water when sunshine is absent. The heater saves about 75 percent electricity than an electric heating rod.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat-pipe heat-pump weather-proof solar water heater.    Heater water tank (3)    Left four-way solenoid valve (5)    Cool compressor (7)    Exhaust pipe (9)    Right four-way solenoid valve (18)    Liquid storage pot (19)    Condenser (22)    Solar tank (29)
NOVELTY - The machine has a circuit plate (1) clamped at a lower end of a machine shell (2). A switch (5) i.e. inching switch, is provided at an upper end of the circuit plate. A heating wire (6) is provided at a lower end of the circuit plate. Two ends of the heating wire are connected with a resistor (3) and the switch in series. The heating wire is connected with a storage battery via a conducting wire to form a closed loop. A protecting film (7) is provided at a periphery of the heating wire, and a finger sleeve (4) i.e. annular sleeve, is provided at an upper end of the machine shell.    USE - Fruit plastic film bag sealing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is smartly structured. The machine has low production cost, and is convenient to promote and use. The machine seals a plastic film bag quickly. The machine has high efficiency, and has firm and reliable sealed opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fruit plastic film bag sealing machine.    Circuit plate (1)    Machine shell (2)    Resistor (3)    Finger sleeve (4)    Switch (5)    Heating wire (6)    Protecting film (7)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube (70) is synthesized. The synthesized carbon nanotube is refined and subjected to plasma process which detects the plasma (60) in the refined processing product of carbon nanotube. Thus, the carbon nanotube is reformed.    USE - Reformation of carbon nanotube used in display device electron-emissive element fuel cell and semiconductor conductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently reforms carbon nanotube with excellent dispersibility, productivity and solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reforming apparatus which comprises plasma chamber (90), carbon nanotube container (72) in which the carbon nanotube is installed, plasma generating device (50) which is installed at the inside of chamber and irradiates the plasma in the instrument, and inlet and outlet for gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon nanotube reformer.    Plasma generating device (50)    Plasma (60)    Carbon nanotube (70)    Carbon nanotube container (72)    Plasma chamber (90)
NOVELTY - The battery has a transparency axial light and fluorescence film made of a light-accumulation material and a transparent fluorescent material and formed at a front surface and a back surface, where the light-accumulation material and the transparent fluorescent material include sulfide or oxide.    USE - Solar battery such as silicon single crystal solar battery, silicon polycrystalline solar battery, amorphous silicon solar cell, compound solar battery and dye sensitive organic solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film can effectively irradiate light, and has high quantum efficiency, so that power can be generated even during night. The battery has high power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a sunlight photo current spectrum of a solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has an opposing electrode equipped in a counter electrode plate (16), where the counter electrode plate is made to face two transparency electrode plates (11). Electrolyte solution (20) is filled in sides of the transparency electrode plate matched to electrode plate intervening space. Photosensitive dye is provided in a metal oxide thin film (13). Platinum or carbon layer (17) is formed in both sides of the electrode plate, where the plate is made of polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polyimide and poly ethylene naphthalate high polymer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell i.e. photo electrochemistry solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitive dye is provided in the metal oxide thin film, which effectively receives sunlight to makes the cell drastically improve per square electricity production with decreased manufacturing cost and installation fee.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparency electrode plate (11)    Conductive substrate (12)    Metal oxide thin film (13)    Counter electrode plate (16)    Platinum or carbon layer (17)    Electrolyte solution (20)
NOVELTY - A laminated film has a layer (A) and a layer (B). The layer (A) contains copolyester (30-60 weight%) containing a dicarboxylic acid component (98 mol% or more) of an isophthalic acid or a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid (5-15 mol%), and a terephthalic acid (85-95 mol%), and an ethylene glycol as a diol component, and barium sulfate particles (70-40 weight%) having average particle diameter of 0.3-3 ~mm. The layer (B) has density of 1.35-1.5 g/cm3, and contains polyester. The layer (A) has density of 1-1.25 g/cm3.    USE - Laminated film is used as surface light source reflecting plate for back sheet of solar cell and LCD. Can also be used for card, label, seal, home delivery voucher, image receiving paper for video printer and barcode printer, inkjet, poster, map, non-dust paper, display board, white board, offset printing, telephone card and integrated chip.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has high white reflectance, and excellent handling property, stability, ductility and light resistance.
NOVELTY - The front light has a net shaped decoration frame (7) installed on a body (5). A solar electro-plate (6) is connected to a surface of the decoration frame and connected with a charging set through an electro-plate power line (2). The charging set charges a vehicle storage battery, and the decoration frame is made of engineering plastic. The power line of the solar electro-plate bypasses a reflector (3) and enters a bulb port of the body to connect the charging set.    USE - Energy-saving front light for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front light is environment friendly to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an energy-saving front light.    Electro-plate power line (2)    Reflector (3)    Body (5)    Solar electro-plate (6)    Decoration frame (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves clamping an electrolytic membrane (11) by gas flow structures (210,220), and supplying hydrogen and nitrogen gases to the respective flow path structures. An electric current is sent through the electrolytic membrane by setting the gas flow structures as anode and cathode, so that a proton is pumped toward the flow structure (220) side from the flow structure (210) side. A catalyst layer (14) is provided on both the surfaces of the electrolytic membrane, and the flow structures are removed.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion of water at the interface of the electrolytic membrane and catalyst is reduced. Proton conductivity of the electrolytic membrane and the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the membrane electrode assembly manufacturing process.    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (14)    Gas flow structures (210,220)    Power supply (240)    Conducting wire (250)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a water absorption portion (42b) provided in the downstream side of a reactive gas flow path (36). A water outlet (44) is connected to the water absorption portion. A water inlet (46) is connected to the upstream side of the reactive gas flow path. A water circulation flow path (48) connecting the water outlet and the water inlet is arranged at the exterior side of the reactive gas flow path. A pump (50) is arranged in the water circulation path for returning water collected in the water absorption portion to the upstream side of the reactive gas flow path.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance, electric power generation stability and the durability of the electrolytic membrane or catalyst are improved by preventing flooding of the downstream side of the reactive gas flow path reliably and maintaining the moisture content in the fuel cell in the optimal state by using the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the separator of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (24)    Reactive gas flow path (36)    Water absorption portion (42b)    Water outlet (44)    Water inlet (46)    Water circulation flow path (48)    Pump (50)
NOVELTY - An organic photovoltaic device is partitioned off into smaller subcells by introducing insulating partitioning walls (103) inside device, and fabrication of organic photovoltaic device is enabled. The pattern of insulating partitioning walls is made of polymer based insulating materials, such as acrylic polymer, polyimide and polysiloxane.    USE - Fabrication of organic photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photovoltaic device having improved power conversion efficiency is efficiently fabricated. The lateral contribution of series resistance between partitioned subcells is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device.    Transparent electrode (101)    Electrode protection/charge extraction layer (102)    Insulating partition wall (103)    Photovoltaic active layer (104)    Organic protection layer (105)    Metal electrode (106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has housing including two openings and floor, where the floor is partially mirrored. A set of fins (100) is attached to the housing. The fin includes end segments (102, 106) extending in two directions (124, 128), respectively. A curved body (110) includes two faces (104, 108), where two faces are of same curvature. One of end segments of the fins prevents light within a light pipe from exiting the light pipe in one direction, where the light within the light pipe exits the light pipe at one of openings. The fins are attached to the housing at side walls.    USE - Apparatus for solar collection in a location such as surface of an object, a roof of a vehicle e.g. car, a roof of a building, a shingle of a building, paint-like layer covering building, a vehicle cover, a vehicle sunshade, and an article of clothing (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces a number of solar cells carried to and utilized in space. The apparatus is light in weight and less expensive than the solar cells, and is utilized to concentrate incoming sunlight towards the reduced number of solar cells. The apparatus improves the overall energy/weight and energy/cost efficiencies, while utilizing each solar cell to maximum potential. The apparatus collects the solar energy at high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for collecting solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fin for a solar collection apparatus.    Fin (100)    End segments (102, 106)    Faces (104, 108)    Curved body (110)    Directions (124, 128)
NOVELTY - The system has a protection door fixed with a blind air inlet. Top of a shell is fixed with an UV radiation lamp. An air outlet of a centrifugal blower fan is provided on an electronic disc valve that is connected with an exhaustion flange. An inverter of a protection control device is connected with a three-state selector switch that controls an over pressure control device and a negative pressure control device. The over pressure control device includes a working time accumulator, an over pressure monitor gauge, an over pressure blower fan speed adjuster and a car pressure gauge.    USE - Integrative protection system for use in a box car.    ADVANTAGE - The system realizes overpressure protection and negative protection of the box car. The system protects environment from pollution caused due to biologic pollution objects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an integrative protection system.
NOVELTY - A humidification element comprises sintered compact of polyolefin resin particles as porous component. The sintered compact is a hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact in which a copolymer of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer (1) is maintained at void inner wall.    USE - Humidification element is used as humidifier (claimed) for vegetable compartment of refrigerator, chilled room, air-conditioner and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification element has excellent color fastness, moldability, impact resistance, mechanical strength and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A humidification element comprises sintered compact of polyolefin resin particles as porous component. The sintered compact is a hydrophilic polyolefin sintered compact in which a copolymer of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine and ethylenic unsaturated group-containing monomer of formula: H2C=C(-R1)-C(=O)-O-R2 (1) is maintained at void inner wall.    R1=H, or methyl;and    R2=2-20C hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the humidification element.
NOVELTY - A rubber solution is applied to peripheral portion surface of separator or fuel cell main portion by screen printing, and unbridged rubber thin film is formed. The thin film is cross-linked, and molding integration is carried out. The peripheral portion of electrolyte membrane is sealed, and assembled to enable formation of packing. The rubber solution is a liquid rubber solution obtained by adding carbon black to rubber composition containing hydrogenated isoprene rubber.    USE - Formation of packing used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The packing having excellent sealing performance is stably and reliably manufactured. The sealing is effectively carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rubber solution is applied to peripheral portion surface of a separator or a fuel cell main portion by screen printing, and an unbridged rubber thin film is formed. The fuel cell main portion has a polymer electrolyte membrane (2), a cathode (3) and anode (4). The thin film is cross-linked, and molding integration is carried out. The peripheral portion of electrolyte membrane is sealed after laminating cross-linked rubber thin film with separator of fuel cell main portion, and assembled to enable formation of packing. The rubber solution is a liquid rubber solution obtained by adding carbon black to rubber composition containing hydrogenated isoprene rubber as main component. The rubber composition further contains polysiloxane, such as polydimethyl siloxane, polyphenyl siloxane or their modified substance. Carbon black is MT carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of single cell comprised in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Single cell (1)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Cathode electrode side separator (5)    Anode electrode side separator (6)    Grooves (7,8)    Packing (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an exhaust valve (63) which is controlled to discharge gas emitted from the fuel cell (20). A storage unit stores the liquid which flows in the flow path (51a) formed between the valve and the fuel cell, through which the discharged gas passes. A stimulation unit stimulates freezing of the liquid stored in the storage unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid remaining the flow path is prevented from being frozen in the valve, hence performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Cooling path (31)    Flow path (51a)    Exhaust valve (63)
NOVELTY - The method involves simulating an output voltage type at time of constant current application to a fuel cell (1) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, from an equivalent circuit model. A parameter of a characteristic group semi value is formed corresponding to the output voltage type for every segmentation time. Characteristic of the fuel cell is diagnosed based on the computed parameter and the parameter of a predetermined initial value. An activation polarization, a resistance polarization and a diffusion polarization are identified.    USE - Method for diagnosing characteristic of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is implemented in a simple, easy and inexpensive manner, and reduces the change of state of the fuel cell of a diagnostic target extremely such that the diagnostic time is shortened. The method provides better credibility of a diagnostic result and highly accurate installation, thus avoiding the need for change of state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell characteristic diagnostic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an equivalent circuit model of a fuel cell of a diagnostic target.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Pulse constant current load (2)    Analog to digital converter (3)    CPU (4)    Memory (5)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has a polymer battery (1) and a terminal board (2) that are arranged in normal position inside a packing case. A lead board (3) comprises a bellow shaped connection portion (16) whose edge is attached to the terminal board and an output terminal (7) is arranged in the packing case.    USE - Pack battery.    ADVANTAGE - The force applied to the connection portion of the lead board during assembly is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded sectional view of the polymer battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer battery (1)    Terminal board (2)    Lead board (3)    Output terminal (7)    Bellow shaped connection portion (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging negative and positive electrodes (22,23) on respective surfaces of collector (21) of bipolar electrode stack. Gel polymer electrolytes (34,35) are formed on surface of negative and positive electrodes respectively. A separator (31) is positioned on one of the surfaces of positive electrode and negative electrode, after performing viscosity control process with respect to electrolytes.    USE - Bipolar battery manufacturing method for car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The viscosity of gel polymer electrolytes is reduced so that the formation of bubbles between separator and electrolytes is suppressed. The generation of wrinkle on surface of separator is prevented so that permeation of ion and electronic movement can be performed efficiently through separator. Hence the bipolar battery with favorable performance can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bipolar battery manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of separator.    Collector (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Separator (31)    Gel polymer electrolytes (34,35)
NOVELTY - An anode (112) is joined to top surface of an anionic interchangeable electrolytic membrane (111) and a cathode (113) is joined to bottom surface of the electrolytic membrane. A fuel supply apparatus (120) supplies fuel to the anode and the fuel permeate through the electrolytic membrane. An oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (130) supplies oxidizing agent gas to the cathode and the fuel permeated through electrolytic membrane gets mixed with oxidizing agent gas. A cathode off gas treatment apparatus (140) removes the fuel from the oxidizing agent gas.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of odor from fuel or environmental pollution is prevented and the corrosion of the peripheral device is prevented. The separated fuel effectively used again. The catalyst other than platinum can be used, so that cost reduction can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system.    Anionic interchangeable electrolytic membrane (111)    Anode (112)    Cathode (113)    Fuel supply apparatus (120)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (130)    Cathode off gas treatment apparatus (140)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has external connection terminals (9) arranged in parallel at the upper surface of a circuit board (5) in the state of exposing the terminals through an opening (33) of a resin mold (7) integrating the circuit board and an unit cell (2). A protrusion (34) is integrally formed with the resin mold at a position between the adjacent terminals in the state of protruding from the circuit board upper surface. The protrusion and the circuit board are integrated through a junction portion penetrating a roughened portion of circuit board.    USE - Battery pack e.g. lithium (Li) ion battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit between the external connection terminals is prevented by providing the protrusion between the external connection terminals. The separation of protrusion from the circuit board is prevented reliably by firmly joining the protrusion and the circuit board through the junction portion penetrating the roughened portion of the circuit board. The cost of the battery pack is reduced by forming the protrusion integrally with the resin mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Unit cell (2)    Circuit board (5)    Resin mold (7)    External connection terminal (9)    Opening (33)    Protrusion (34)
NOVELTY - The transparent cover plate (22) located above the solar cell units (26) accommodated in a housing (24) has a photo resin made structured plate (222) adhered to a base plate (221). The structured plate comprises predetermined structures such as convex lens structure, pyramid or semi-sphere structure formed at its inner surface.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structures do not gather or accumulate dust pollutants such as dust from external environment, as the they are located at the inner surface of the cover plate, resulting in improved efficiency of the solar cell. Formation of the structured plate is easier as it is made from photo resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Transparent cover plate (22)    Housing (24)    Solar cell units (26)    Base plate (221)    Structured plate (222)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous secondary battery comprises positive and negative electrodes; and a non-aqueous electrolytic solution including a compound with oxygen and halogen coordinated on Groups 4-15 elements.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for mobile electronic apparatuses, e.g. camcorders, digital still cameras, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, or notebook type computers.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery can suppress expansion under a high temperature environment while appropriately maintaining cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte composition comprising a compound with oxygen and halogen coordinated on Groups 4-15 elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode body (20)    Electrode leads (21, 22)    Exterior (30)    Adhesion film (31)
NOVELTY - The two-stage low temperature-large scale collector has a complete system with multiple components aligned on each other. The collector forms a closed unit aligned on one another for high temperature storage and the low temperature fresh water preheating. The collector has four to five layered foil systems where foil is of transparent polyethylene.    USE - Two-stage low temperature-large scale collector for use with roof temperature damping, low temperature fresh water preheating and low temperature high heat storage.    ADVANTAGE - The collector forms a closed unit aligned on one another for high temperature storage and the low temperature fresh water preheating, and collector has four to five layered foil systems where foil is of transparent polyethylene, and hence ensures an economic application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of the individual components. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plies (1,2)    Receptor foil (3)    Thermal insulation (4)    Foil layers (5,6)    Heat insulation plate (7)
NOVELTY - The basket has steel wire gauze and steel bars (1) that are welded together. The metal layers (2) are provided in the surface of the steel wire gauze and the bar. The vibrin layer is provided in the surface of the metal layer as a protective metal layer (3).    USE - Basket for vehicle such as bicycle, battery cart, tricycle and motorcycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Bright and flat surface basket with improved wearable property and antirust property can be obtained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the basket.    Steel bar (1)    Metal layers (2)    Protective metal layer (3)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive film is formed by spray thermal decomposition on surface of board which sprays mixture of water (10-30 vol%) and alcohol as raw material solution.    USE - Formation of electroconductive film e.g. indium tin oxide film for manufacturing photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method forms electroconductive film which conductive property is improved and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between ratio of thickness of electroconductive film and thickness of electroconductive film in convex part in recessed part of board, and mix ratio of water in raw material solution. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The panel has a black back-film layer (5) provided with aluminum plates, where the panel is provided with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) jolly mold layers (2) and a solar battery single layer (3). Glass layers (1) i.e. suede toughened glass layer, are arranged up and down in sequence on the panel.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel improves photo-thermal utilization efficiency, and is secure and reliable to use. The black back-film layer has better heat absorptivity, and improves the utilization of the solar energy, thus providing convenience for heating a cyclic water tank under the solar panel during usage. The aluminum plates improve heating performance of the black back-film layer and fasten heating speed. The glass layer has intensified hardness and better light transmission quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar panel.    Glass layers (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate jolly mold layers (2, 4)    Solar battery single layer (3)    Black back-film layer (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a filling opening (4) provided on an upper cover (1). An acid resistant rubber voltage limit valve (3) and a filling opening housing (2) are provided on the filling opening. A storage cavity (5) for liquid is provided in a middle part of a lower cover (7). Multiple liquid pipelines (6) are provided under the storage cavity, where the liquid pipelines are provided on polar plate grids (11). Positive and negative wire connection columns (8, 13) are provided in the lower cover.    USE - Storage battery for automatically balancing electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The upper and lower covers can be designed to be transparent so as to clearly observe the liquid in the covers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery.    Upper cover (1)    Filling opening housing (2)    Acid resistant rubber voltage limit valve (3)    Filling opening (4)    Storage cavity (5)    Liquid pipelines (6)    Lower cover (7)    Positive and negative wire connection columns (8, 13)    Polar plate grids (11)
NOVELTY - The bush has a through hole equipped at a top centre part of the bush, where the through hole is provided for exposing a battery anode at a position corresponding to the through hole. An inner diameter of the bush matches with diameter of the battery anode of a lithium ion battery. Diameter of the through hole is greater than that of the battery anode. The bush is made of brown paper and plastic materials.    USE - Insulating bush for preventing short circuit in formation of a lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe, convenient and quick to mount according to corresponding formation device, formation mode and formation characteristics. The bush prevents the short circuit while transferring the battery, and has high efficiency and low cost of transfer process, and reduces the operating time of works. The bush can be utilized in large-scale production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an insulating bush.
NOVELTY - The box has a shell body including a bottom shell and a box cover that is locked with the bottom shell. A connection device comprises a circuit board and multiple connection terminals, where each connection terminal is correspondingly welded on the circuit board. The circuit board is installed inside the bottom shell and fixed with the bottom shell by a screw. The bottom shell is mounted with a wire slot corresponding to the connection terminals. Two ends of the bottom shell are provided with fixing pieces for installation.    USE - Waterproof connection box for connecting a solar controller and outdoor functional elements of a solar water heater by a wire.    ADVANTAGE - The box provides convenient during wiring connection, improves consistency and guarantees the reliability of the connection, and the plastic shell body has waterproof effect, thus avoiding the inconsistency of wire connection during the installation, and eliminating the hidden troubles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a waterproof connection box.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cycling water tank (b) placed on a lower end face of a solar battery panel i.e. solar battery array. An end of the cycling water tank is provided with an inlet, where another end is provided with an outlet. The solar battery panel and the cycling water tank are fixed in a fixing bracket (9). A bottom part of the cycling water tank is provided with an insulated layer (8), where the solar battery panel comprises a textured toughened glass (1), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film layers (2, 4), single sheet layer (3) of solar energy and a black back film layer (5).    USE - Solar photo-thermal assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly reduces the surface temperature of the solar battery, ensures electricity generating efficiency and improves the photo-thermal utility ratio. The heat generated by the solar battery are transmitted to the cycling water tank in time, thus preventing the temperature of the surface of the solar battery from being too high and insuring the electricity generating efficiency of the solar battery. The hot water in the cycling water tank is able to be used as water for life, thus improving the using efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The black back film layer is provided with a layer of an aluminium plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photo-thermal assembly.    Cycling water tank (b)    Textured toughened glass (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate glue film layers (2, 4)    Single sheet layer (3)    Black back film layer (5)    Insulated layer (8)    Fixing bracket (9)
NOVELTY - The plate is composed of lead powder of 1000 parts by weight, carbon black of 12-14 parts by weight, colophony powder of 6-20 parts by weight, humic acid of 5-14 parts by weight and barium sulphate of 5-30 parts by weight.    USE - Negative plate for a lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has seldom frequency dropping of diachylon or salinization, large capacity, strong discharge capability and multiple times of charging/discharging functions. The service life of the plate is prolonged. The plate ensures that full energy is released by the battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a pressure source and a safety valve, which are interconnected with an air capacitor by a pressure control device, where the safety valve includes a sealing rubber. A pressure detection device is placed between the pressure source and the air capacitor. An air flow detection device is connected with the safety valve. A timer is connected with the pressure detection device. A pressure regulating valve and two pressure switches are provided in a pressure control unit, where the valve and one of the pressure switches are connected between the pressure source and the air capacitor.    USE - Flow detection device for a battery safety valve.    ADVANTAGE - The valve conveniently and accurately performs test, improves the safety and dramatically shortens the time for repeatedly verifying by the battery, so as to shorten the design period of the battery safe structure, thus reducing the cost and dominating a market quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flow detection device.
NOVELTY - The device has a pedestal provided with a battery position, and a chuck provided with a battery through hole corresponding the battery position. A supporting part is connected with a main body of a chuck, where the supporting part is vertical to the main body. The battery through hole is provided on the main body, and a corner of the main body is provided with a chuck positioning hole. The chuck positioning hole penetrates into the main body, and a side of the main body is concave towards middle of the main body to form a chuck nick. The chuck or pedestal is made of PVC material.    USE - Battery positioning device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient for the operation of cleaning electrolyte and coating rubber. The device facilitates taking out of the battery from the small material box and raises the productivity effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery positioning device.
NOVELTY - The method involves including a content of an alkali component in a cupper-indium-gallium-selenide light absorption layer. The light absorption layer is controlled by A-doped back contact electrode. A back contact electrode is formed on a top part of a substrate on inert gas atmosphere by utilizing the alkali component that is made of sodium or potassium. The substrate is made of glass, aluminum foil, carbon film or polyimide, and the back contact electrode is made of molybdenum, aluminum, tungsten, chrome or tantalum.    USE - Method for manufacturing a back contact electrode of a cupper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell of a solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high efficiency to the solar cell, effectively controls the content of the alkali component, and facilitates the sodium diffusion in the light absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a back contact electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The integrated device has stream guidance plates and diaphragms formed in humidifying pile. The diaphragms are arranged between the stream guidance plates. Several humidifying units are overlapped up and down to form a main humidifying unit. The humidifying piles are arranged around a central collector plate. The terminal end plates are arranged at the ends of humidifying pile. The air, hydrogen and cooling water are passed into the humidifying pile from central collector plate and are made to flow out from an end of humidifying pile.    USE - Integrated device for fuel cell humidification.    ADVANTAGE - Air, hydrogen and cooling water are made to flow in and out of the humidifying pile efficiently. The integrated device can be operated at the low voltage condition efficiently, and the humidifying effect can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated device.
NOVELTY - The cell has a pair of humidifying and generating stacks symmetrically fixed at two sides of a central collecting plate. Hydrogen and air outlets and a cooling fluid inlet of each humidifying stack are connected with hydrogen and air inlets and a cooling fluid outlet of each generating stack, respectively. A cooling fluid i.e. de-ionized water, enters each generating stack from a main cooling fluid inlet, and flows outwards from a main cooling fluid outlet on a central guiding plate made of metal stainless steel, polycarbonate plastic or epoxy plate, after passing via the humidifying stacks.    USE - Integrated internally humidifying fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a simple structure, and utilizes reduced number of pipelines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated internally humidifying fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A cathode blade has collector material coated with porous cathode active material layer. The cathode active material includes silicon, and element(s) such as copper, titanium, aluminum, iron, nickel, zinc and cobalt. The collector material is punching metal, metal foil, cellular metal and foam metal.    USE - Cathode blade is used for lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery comprising the cathode blade has favorable recycle performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of cathode blade.
NOVELTY - The automatic tool for laser-welding polymer battery has a bracket and a base of a battery groove which one end is equipped with a micro switch. The bracket equipped with a hold-down mechanism, has top end provided with an air cylinder which is a dual-shaft air cylinder. The dual-shaft air cylinder, which uses two shafts of a piston, is connected with the hold-down mechanism.    USE - Automatic tool for laser-welding polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains simple structure which is convenient and easy to operate by triggering the micro switch through placing the welded battery, to execute the welding program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the automatic tool for laser-welding polymer battery.
NOVELTY - The box has a colorful lamp installed in a box cover. Small lamps with four colors are installed in the colorful lamp. An end of a power wire is connected with the colorful lamp, and another end of the power wire is connected with a movable switch. The movable switch is equipped with two open wires. An end of the movable switch is adhered on a surface of the box cover. A dry battery is installed on a box wall, and a perfume bottle is installed on the box wall. A bottle cover is connected with the movable switch, where the bottle cover is made of an elastic rubber material.    USE - Turn-cover packing box.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the perfume bottle is very small. The colorful lamp shines, and the perfume bottle releases the smell, thus providing a beautiful feeling when the box is opened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a turn-cover packing box.
NOVELTY - The case has a body for mounting a storage battery, refrigerating and heating subassembly and a controller. Internal and external parts of the body are equipped with a temperature sensor that is connected with the controller. The refrigerating and heating subassembly comprises an air inlet gate and an air outlet gate. An end of an out-case air channel is equipped with the air inlet gate. An end of an in-case air channel is equipped with an out-case air channel ventilator, and another end of the in-case air channel is equipped with an in-case air channel ventilator.    USE - Constant temperature maintaining storage battery case for use in a mobile communication base station and an uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The case controls temperature automatically, provides safe and convenient operation and consumes low energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of a constant temperature storage battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a constant temperature maintaining storage battery case.
NOVELTY - The component has a solar battery packaging component mounted above a cooling medium container. Ribbed bumps are evenly distributed to outer sides of four side faces of the container except an upper face and a lower face. Heat-conducting metal plates are evenly distributed inside the cooling medium container, and a cooling medium is flown between the plates by convection. The packaging component is made of solar glass, ethylene vinyl acetate or polyester film. The medium is water or phase-change heat accumulation material e.g. paraffin, crystalline hydrated salt or fatty acid material.    USE - Cold accumulation and temperature reduction type solar battery component for a photovoltaic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The operating temperature of the solar battery is reduced, and the conversion efficiency of the solar energy is improved. The cooling medium exchanges the heat with the atmosphere at night until the temperature approaches the lowest one in daylight. A heat retainer is automatically switched off in daylight to reduce the heat exchange with the exterior part. The actual energy conversion efficiency can be improved by more than 10 percentage to the greatest extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a cold accumulation and temperature reduction type solar battery component.
NOVELTY - The lattice has pole plate (1) whose lower end has rib bars (3) that are arranged along vertical direction. The pole plate is sleeved with a horizontal plastic tube along the whole length direction. The connection end of pole plate and rib bar is sleeved with a transverse plastic tube.    USE - Slab lattice for lead-acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic sleeve, pole plate and rib bar are joined tightly, so that the rib bar cannot be easily bent, hence the performance is improved. The usage of the lead is reduced, so that the battery is light weight and can be transported easily at low cost. The rate of production of the lead-acid storage battery is increased. The contact area of the lead and the acid is reduced, so that the corrosion resistance is good.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the slab lattice.    Pole plate (1)    Extended portion of pole plate (2)    Rib bar (3)    Middle portion (5)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion cell has a cover plate (2) that is connected to shell (1) by rubber sealing, heat sealing or welding. The shell is installed in a slot of the cover plate. The positive and negative heads and security valve are arranged on the cover plate.    USE - Lithium ion cell for use as power source.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing between the cover plate and the shell is enhanced so that the performance of the lithium ion cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion cell.    Shell (1)    Cover plate (2)
NOVELTY - A composite material or film comprises a glass cloth and an organic-inorganic hybrid composition comprising diphenylsilanediol and alkoxy silane.    USE - A composite material or film for use in an electronic device (claimed) including display devices and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film is manufactured by using a tightly woven glass cloth and an organic-inorganic hybrid composition having low viscosity and high reactivity to provide an air bubble- and crack-free composite film. It also maintains properties including low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), low heat deformation, high heat resistance, and high flexibility that are basic properties of glass cloth, while having a crosslinked organic-inorganic hybrid structure. The composite film can be used a high temperature regardless of glass transition temperature (Tg).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a composite film comprising    (A) preparing a glass cloth;    (B) preparing an organic-inorganic hybrid composition in a sol state, comprising diphenylsilanediol and alkoxy silane; and    (C) dipping and curing the glass cloth in the organic-inorganic hybrid composition in a sol state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the process of manufacturing the composite film.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has electrode assembly of anode/separation film/cathode structure in battery case. The batty case is formed of laminated sheet having resin layer and metal layer. The metal layer has structure having inner resin layer, barrier property metal layer and outer resin layer. The inner resin layer contains thermal stabilizer.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent cyclic characteristics and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains non-aqueous organic solvent, lithium salt, trifluoromethyl fluorobenzene and fluorine-ethylene carbonate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides the lithium secondary battery with excellent cyclic characteristics, durability and discharge capacity.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte contains an ionic liquid, a polymer forming compound, a lithium salt and non-aqueous organic electrolyte.    USE - Polyelectrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte has improved high temperature stability and liquid retaining characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (100)    Electrode group (110)    Anode (112)    Cathode (113)    Separator (114)    Case (120)
NOVELTY - A polymer having sulfonic-acid ester group (I), halogen compound, solvent and water having a content of 5 mol or more are subjected to de-esterification reaction with respect to sulfonic-acid ester group and acid-treatment, to obtain polymer having sulfo group (II).    USE - Manufacture of polymer having sulfo group used as polyelectrolyte for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polymer having sulfo group which efficiently suppresses the deterioration of mass characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer having sulfonic-acid ester group of formula: -S(=O)2-O-R1 (I), halogen compound, solvent and water having a content of 5 mol or more are subjected to de-esterification reaction with respect to sulfonic-acid ester group and acid-treatment, to obtain polymer having sulfo group: -S(=O)2-O-H (II).    R1=1-20C alkyl.
NOVELTY - The battery pile (1) has a balancing circuit (3) whose input end and output end are connected to a voltage balancing control output end of a 78P458 type single-chip (4) and positive anodes of mono-body batteries, respectively. An input end and an output end of a charging control circuit (5) are connected to a charging control output end of the single-chip and a positive anode of the battery pile, respectively. An input end and an output end of a discharging control circuit (6) are connected to a discharging control output end of the single-chip and the positive anode of the battery pile.    USE - Low temperature polymer lithium rechargeable battery pile for use in a microelectronic control and protecting device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pile utilizes a rubber dielectric medium, thus improving security of the battery pile effectively. The pile enables a microelectronic control and protecting device to drive a corresponding circuit to implement automatic balancing of capacitances of the mono-body batteries via a computer program system according to a condition of sampling signals of voltage of the mono-body batteries. The over-discharging protecting voltage of the battery pile is 2 Volt and overcharging protecting voltage is less than or equal to 4.2 Volt, thus accommodating to characteristics of a low temperature lithium battery. The battery pile has reasonable structure, reliable performance and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a low temperature polymer lithium rechargeable battery pile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Low temperature polymer lithium rechargeable battery pile (1)    Balancing circuit (3)    Single-chip (4)    Charging control circuit (5)    Discharging control circuit (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing an adjusting switch (J) for adjusting storage charge of a battery (4) e.g. lithium-ion battery. The adjusting switch is attached to the battery. The battery is discharged upon an initial value, and charged upon the storage charge. The storage charge of the battery is determined from a charging rate and a charging time in which the charging rate flows. The storage charge ranges from 35 to 65 percentage of the maximum charge of the battery. The charging and discharging of the battery is controlled by a control unit (5).    USE - Method for adjusting storage charge of a battery e.g. lithium-ion battery or lithium polymer battery, for a load in a hand tool device such as bore battery or screw battery, or electric lawn-mower that is utilized in a garden.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting switch is utilized for adjusting the storage charge of the battery, and the battery is discharged upon the initial value, and charged upon the storage charge, thus charging the battery in a cost effective manner, without reducing the durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device including a load, a battery and an adjusting switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device including a load, a battery and an adjusting switch.    Adjusting switch (J)    Load (1)    Battery (4)    Control unit (5)    Switch-key (7)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a photoenergy conversion layer disposed between two substrates (31, 32) and comprising electrolytic condensed material and dye-adsorbed units. A photonic crystal layer (34) is formed on surface of first substrate. A beam of light from external environment passes through the photonic crystal layer and first substrate into the photoenergy conversion layer which converts photoenergy of light to electric energy. An outer loop (30) electrically connects to the substrates.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell exhibits improved photoabsorption efficiency and optoelectronic conversion efficiency in the long wavelength region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a photoenergy conversion layer disposed between two glass or polyethylene terephthalate substrates (31, 32). The photoenergy conversion layer comprises electrolytic condensed material comprising redox mediators, and dye-adsorbed units comprising titanium oxide nanocapsules. A photonic crystal layer (34) comprising photoresist units is formed on surface of first substrate by etching using silicon oxide nanocapsules. A beam of light from external environment passes through the photonic crystal layer and first substrate into the photoenergy conversion layer which converts photoenergy of light to electric energy. An outer loop (30) electrically connects to the substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Outer loop (30)    Substrates (31, 32)    Photonic crystal layers (34, 35)    Transparent conductors (36, 37)    Spherical hollow portions (341)
NOVELTY - The device has a light guide (104) that guides light by multiple total internal reflections at top surface and bottom surface. The light guide comprises a plastic sheet comprising acrylic or polycarbide materials. The prismatic features redirect the light received through the top surface of the light guide to a photocell (100), after the phenomenon of total internal reflection at the top and bottom surfaces.    USE - Device for collecting solar energy cell for use in automobile, aircraft, spacecraft, nautical vessel, bicycle, stroller, trailer, article of clothing, shirt, pants, shorts, coat, jacket, vest, hat, footwear, computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant, architectural structure, house or building, electrical device, light, phone, motor, tent or sleeping bag (all claimed). Can also be used in residential and commercial applications, laptops, wrist watches, calculators, cell phones, camcorders, still and video cameras, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player, aerospace and satellite applications.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy can be collected even in the cloudy day and the size of the light collecting device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the light guide.    Photocell (100)    Light guide (104)    Substrate (105)
NOVELTY - A high-amylopectin-containing starch is dispersed in water, to obtain aqueous starch dispersion. Then, alcohol is added to the obtained aqueous starch dispersion, and the gel material formed is phase-separated and fiber formation process is carried out, to obtain starch fiber.    USE - Manufacture of starch fiber used for fuel cell and filter material.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides starch fiber without using large amount of salts for coagulation and hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of manufacturing process of starch fiber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar energy collector has at least one lens (36) for receiving sun light (34). A light guide (26) has a top surface (42) that receives sun light from the lenses, and a bottom reflecting surface (28) that directs sun light from said top surface towards an end surface.    USE - Solar energy collector for solar system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thin collector that efficiently collects sun light. Provides inexpensive solar system due to reduction in size of the solar cell. Avoids Fresnel losses at the interface between the wedge shaped spacer and the light guide by attaching the wedge shaped spacer to the light guide with a glue having a low index of refraction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of directing concentrated sun light to solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar system.    Light guide (26)    Bottom reflecting surface (28)    Sun light (34)    Lens (36)    Top surface (42)
NOVELTY - The coupler consists of a valve (40) on the socket side, that is provided with a head portion (40a) and rods (40b,40c) at both ends in axial direction. The contacting surface of rod (40b) is formed of a metallic element (41) which is made of stainless steel such as SUS304 and SUS316, and titanium or titanium alloy. An embedded portion (41b) of metallic element is covered by a resin material (42).    USE - Coupler for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contacting surface of rod is made of metallic element, the deformation of valve while connecting or removing the socket and the leakage of liquid fuel from fuel cartridge are prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top bottom, and sectional views of the valve.    Valve (40)    Head portion (40a)    Rods (40b,40c)    Metallic element (41)    Embedded portion (41b)    Resin material (42)
NOVELTY - The particles (11) are scattered over the surface (10s) of a substrate (10). A corrugated structure (12) is formed on the substrate surface by etching the substrate surface using the particles as a mask, while removing the mask by etching at the same time.    USE - Method for processing substrate e.g. sapphire substrate for mounting LED and silicon substrate for solar cells (both claimed). Can also be used for processing glass substrate, plastic substrate and metal substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The number of processing steps for forming corrugated structure on substrate surface can be reduced significantly, while improving the productivity efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the substrate processing method.    Substrate (10)    Substrate surface (10s)    Particle (11)    Corrugated structure (12)    Convex portion (13)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet has polybutylene-terephthalate outer layers (1a), a three-layer composite film (3) comprising polycarbonate core layer (2a) provided between the outer layers, and a damp-proof layer (4) laminated on the composite film.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance and organic solvent-proof property, and economically provides solar cell module having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Polybutylene-terephthalate outer layers (1a)    Polycarbonate core layer (2a)    Three-layer composite film (3)    Damp-proof layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming transparent conductive film (12) and current collection wiring (13) on substrate (11). A porous oxide semiconductor layer (15A) is formed on conductive film in the area where wiring is not formed, and porous oxide semiconductor layer is baked. A protective layer (14) composed of insulating resin having heat resistance of 250 degrees C or more is formed so as to cover the wiring. The substrate is heated above 250 degrees C during or after the formation of protective layer and before absorption of pigment by the porous oxide semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode substrate used for photoelectric transducer (claimed) such as dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption of contaminant by the porous oxide semiconductor layer can be decreased, and photoelectric transducer excellent in power generation characteristic can be obtained. The porous oxide semiconductor layer can be fully baked before forming the wiring protective layer. Since insulating resin is used for protective layer, the protective layer can be formed without any defect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode substrate; and    (2) photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode substrate during manufacturing process.    Substrate (11)    Transparent conductive film (12)    Current collection wiring (13)    Protective layer (14)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (15A)
NOVELTY - A cell electrode (106) formed on light receiving surface of crystalline silicon substrate (104) extracts external power and a front surface tab line (201) connected to cell electrode. A rear surface electrode (105) is formed on light reflecting/receiving surface and rear surface tab line (202) is connected to rear surface electrode. The rear surface electrode and rear surface tab line are connected using resin conductive paste (301) or resin conductive film, and rear surface electrode is uniformly formed on light reflecting/receiving surface.    USE - Photovoltaic cell for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of photovoltaic cell is improved and cost of the cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Crystalline silicon substrate (104)    Rear surface electrode (105)    Cell electrode (106)    Front surface tab line (201)    Rear surface tab line (202)    Resin conductive film or paste (301)
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst comprises a carbon-based catalyst support, and a ternary metal catalyst comprising platinum, cobalt and cerium supported on the catalyst support.    USE - Electrocatalyst is used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (both claimed), phosphoric acid fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst has improved oxygen reduction reaction efficiency, hydrogen oxidation reaction efficiency and catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of electrocatalyst, which involves obtaining a mixture of metal oxides from a platinum precursor, a cobalt precursor and a cerium precursor, impregnating the mixture of metal oxides onto carbon-based catalyst support under hydrogen bubbling, and heat-treating the resulting product at 200-350 degrees C under a hydrogen atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Unit cell (11)    Pair of holders (12)    Bipolar plates (20)
NOVELTY - A cap plate (31) comprises electrolyte inlet (312). An electrolyte inlet switch board (314) which is a leaf spring selectively covers the electrolyte inlet. One side of the electrolyte inlet switch board is partially fixed to the cap plate. The switch board and cap plate are made of same material. The electrolyte inlet switch board is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, stainless steel and nickel plated stainless steel.    USE - Cap assembly for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery includes lithium metal secondary battery. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion polymer secondary battery and lithium polymer secondary battery for portable electronic device such as portable phones, notebook computers, personal digital assistant (PDA), camcorders, digital cameras and mini disk (MD) player.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of an electrolyte is prevented by covering the electrolyte inlet by electrolyte inlet switch board. Since the switch board and cap plate are made of same material, the electrolyte inlet switch board can be easily fixed to the cap plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Cap assembly (30)    Cap plate (31)    Terminal hole (311)    Electrolyte inlet (312)    Electrolyte inlet switch board (314)
NOVELTY - The fastener (3) has a locating groove (8) exhibiting a height that corresponds to a thickness of an associated fastening bar for free-of-play location. Another locating groove (7) exhibits a height that is larger than a thickness of another fastening bar such that a holder (1) is tiltable opposite to a mounting rail in an accommodated condition of the fastening bar. A distance between a groove ground of the locating groove (7) and an inner side of an opposite side piece (6) is larger than a width of the mounting rail in a region of the two fastening bars. The holder is made of plastic.    USE - Solar module fastener.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the fastener ensures a simple assembly of the fastener and a high loading capacity and/or security for the fastener.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a holder of a solar module fastener.    Holder (1)    Solar module fastener (3)    Side pieces (5, 6)    Locating grooves (7, 8)    Passage openings (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The glasses has a drive element that is connected to a solar plate. A block of flannelette is arranged on plastic shell that is mounted on the drive element. The solar plates, control switch and the drive element are connected by a circuit.    USE - Glasses such as glasses for short sight and far sight, flat glasses and colored glasses (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glasses are cleaned automatically by the flannelette. The external appearance of the glasses is improved. The energy consumption is reduced by the use of solar plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the glasses.
NOVELTY - The hydraulic water level control valve has a valve core that is mounted in the cavity of a valve structure (1). The valve core has a pressure relief cover (7) that is joined to a rubber cup-like portion (6). A balancing component (4) is arranged in a pressure recovery portion. A rubber plug (5) is provided in the balancing component for blocking a water outlet of pressure relief cover.    USE - Control valve.    ADVANTAGE - The water outlet of pressure relief cover can be blocked effectively. The pressure of water can be utilized effectively. The water can be supplied and stopped automatically using the control valve. The lifetime of the control valve can be increased. The manufacturing cost of the control valve can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the control valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve structure (1)    Balancing component (4)    Rubber plug (5)    Cup-like portion (6)    Pressure relief cover (7)
NOVELTY - The connector has a sealing cover inserted into a liquid inlet hole of a battery. Hallow parallel outlet and inlet liquid tubes are passed through the sealing cover, where the sealing cover and parallel outlet and inlet liquid tubes are made of plastic. Circular grooves for containing sealing rings are arranged in a radial circumference of the sealing cover. Height of liquid inlet tube ports arranged inside and outside of the battery is greater than height of liquid outlet tube ports. Filters i.e. plug-pull type filter screens, are provided in the outlet and inlet liquid ports in the battery.    USE - External recycle connector for a lead-acid battery forming electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The connector ensures better retaining liquid level of the battery, and has repeated usage. The connector avoids damaging the battery and blocking the pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an external recycle connector.
NOVELTY - A locator and a tilting guide groove are provided at both ends of fixed and movable portions. The guide grooves on the fixed and movable portions are positioned parallel to each other. The fixed and movable portions are assembled together by the locators and guide grooves.    USE - Winding needle for polymer battery and steel or aluminum shell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The winding needle can be conveniently introduced and pulled out along the tilting guide grooves and the axial movement of membrane can be reduced. The winding quality is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winding needle.
NOVELTY - The system has a sunshine tracking controller for rotating transversal rods by a level slope angle adjusting device to change a level slope angle of a battery assembly matrix. Ends of the transversal rods are connected with channel steel and a U bolt, and a vertical rod, a drive mechanism, a motor and a uniform solar tracking device drive multiple lines of a matrix system. A frame guide way is connected with the transversal rods by a sliding-proof fixing structure, and a sleeve is welded at an upper end of an erect post.    USE - Tracking system for installing a frame of a solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The system can automatically adjust a level slope angle of the battery matrix according to differences of sun positions in a day to obtain more light collecting quantity by the sunshine controller and the level slope angle adjusting device. The system utilizes material reasonably, economically and scientifically, thus greatly improving work efficiency of the battery assembly. The system enables convenient and fast installation of the solar generating battery assembly, and saves product and construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tracking system.
NOVELTY - The bag has a body (1) whose surface is fixed with an electronic watch (3), a compass (4) and a thermograph (5). An internal part of another surface of the body contacts with back part of human body. An electric fan (6) and a battery (7) are connected with a switch in series. External side of an interlayer is provided with through holes (9). Surfaces of bag belts (2) contact with human body and equipped with massage bulges (10) made of soft rubber material. External surfaces of the watch, the compass and the thermograph are equipped with transparent plastic protection films.    USE - Multifunctional bag.    ADVANTAGE - The bag has simple structure, is convenient to use and rational in construction, and satisfies use demand of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional bag.    Body (1)    Bag belt (2)    Electronic watch (3)    Compass (4)    Thermograph (5)    Electric fan (6)    Battery (7)    Through hole (9)    Massage bulge (10)
NOVELTY - The energy accumulator has an upper shell body whose top part is fixed with an inflation screw, and a lower shell body whose bottom is fixed with a liquid end screw. The upper and lower shell bodies are connected by welding, where joint of inner walls of the upper and lower shell bodies is fixed with a support ring. A lower head face of the upper shell body is provided with a limit circular bead, and an upper end of the support ring is located through the limit circular bead, where a lower end of the support ring is fixed with a locating slot for locating a rubber membrane.    USE - Membrane energy accumulator for integration and large-scale production of a fluid hydraulic equipment in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The energy accumulator has low external dimension without changing inside volume, and has low weight and low manufacture cost. The energy accumulator has better performance, and is convenient for integration and large-scale production of fluid hydraulic equipment. The energy accumulator has rigid external dimension and weight requirements, and breaks through a past choke point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a membrane energy accumulator.
NOVELTY - The tank has a water tank outer barrel (5) sleeved outside a tank body and an expansion tank. An expanded material (11) is filled between the water tank outer barrel and the tank body and the expansion tank. A hot water outlet (3) on the tank body, liquid heat exchanging driving medium inlet (13), liquid heat exchanging driving medium outlet (14), driving medium inlet and outlet of a solar secondary heat exchanger (9), and inlet and outlet of an earth source heat gathering exchanger (10) extend to an external part of the water tank outer barrel.    USE - Water tank for a solar air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The tank has rational design and simple structure. The water tank outer barrel is sleeved outside the tank body and the expansion tank, and a foaming layer is formed between the body and the tank, so that the tank can be more conveniently mounted. The exterior appearance of the tank is more compact without any heat loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water tank.    Hot water outlet (3)    Water tank outer barrel (5)    Solar secondary heat exchanger (9)    Earth source heat gathering exchanger (10)    Expanded material (11)    Liquid heat exchanging driving medium inlet (13)    Liquid heat exchanging driving medium outlet (14)
NOVELTY - The cap has an LED provided at front edge of a cap top part, and chargeable batteries and a switch provided in an internal part of the cap top part. A closed loop is formed by the LED, batteries and the switch, and a solar energy battery panel is fixed on an upper surface of the cap top part. The batteries are electrically connected with the battery panel, and a transparent hard plastic protecting layer from preventing scraping of skin is formed on a surface of the battery panel. A chargeable connector is electrically connected with the batteries.    USE - Small-sized photoelectric solar energy luminous cap for use during day time and in weak light place. Uses include but are not limited to a place for reading, working, studying, barbecuing and fishing.    ADVANTAGE - The cap is charged only by sunshine without the need of battery, and is convenient to carry, light in weight, and has high technique, thus saving the charge of batteries, and reducing pollution to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a small-sized photoelectric solar energy luminous cap.
NOVELTY - A coating liquid contains metal oxide particles, solvent and amine group-containing compound (I).    USE - Coating liquid is used for forming semiconductor film for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the semiconductor film which is formed using the coating liquid has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating liquid contains metal oxide particles, solvent and amine group-containing compound of formula: R1-(R2-N(-R3)-C(=O)-N(-R4)-R5)n-R6 (I).    R3,R4=H or alkyl;    R1,R6=alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, group having polyoxyalkylene chain or group having polyester chain;    R2,R5=alkylene, alkenylene, arylene, bivalent group having polyester chain or bivalent group having polyoxyalkylene chain;and    n=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Electroconductive base material (1)    Metal oxide (2)    Pigment (3)    Charge transfer layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The tank has separation wall (23) which separates tank main case into water level detecting portion and water storage portion formed at inner and outer sides of wall, respectively. An electrostatic capacitance-type water level sensor (11) is arranged inside the wall. The holes (25,26) are formed in separation wall at positions above and below the maximum and minimum water levels (L1,L2), respectively, to connect water level detecting and water storage portions. The water level detecting portion is connected to waste-water port (29) at bottom of storage tank.    USE - Water storage tank used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed) used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste water drainage can be performed at early stage and exact water level detection is enabled without the need for decompressing the inside of water storage tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of water storage tank.    Water level sensor (11)    Separation wall (23)    Holes (25,26)    Waste-water port (29)    Maximum water level (L1)    Minimum water level (L2)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) is obtained by joining a catalyst layer on the surface(s) of a hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolytic membrane containing a cation exchange group. Before joining the catalyst layer, an ion substitution process which makes an ammonium ion the counter ion of portion of or entire cation exchange group of the hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte in the surface of electrolytic membrane is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of MEA for fuel cells (claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as generator in motor vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and favorable joining of catalyst layer to the electrolytic membrane, with excellent joint strength. Resistance of catalyst layer interface is reduced. The obtained MEA has excellent mechanical strength, and provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation performance characteristics.
NOVELTY - The bus and tramcar stop has a solar power generation panel (6) that supplies power to an illuminating device having LED (5) and wallet (7) attached to a transparent board (2). The solar power generation panel is attached to the roof of a frame (1).    USE - Bus and tramcar stop.    ADVANTAGE - The power is consumed by using solar power generation unit as power supply for LED illuminating device and wallet utilized for display purpose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the attachment of solar power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Frame (1)    Transparent board (2)    LED (5)    Solar power generation panel (6)    Wallet (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a projection installed on one side of a housing i.e. battery cover. Another projection is installed on one side of another housing i.e. rear cover. The former projection and the latter projection are matched with each other. Two sides of the latter projection are provided with an elastic arm that is deformed against the latter projection. The elastic arm is made of elastic material and resin material.    USE - Fastening structure for a mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening structure has abrasion resistance. The fastening structure is inexpensive, and is simple to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fastening structure.
NOVELTY - The generator has spraying plastics (2) whose layer is coated on an angle iron (3) on a high voltage wire of an iron tower layer. A layer of a solar generation thin film (1) is coated on the high voltage wire of the iron tower layer.    USE - Solar generator for a high voltage wire of an iron tower.    ADVANTAGE - The iron tower generates the power by the generator when the sun shines. The lead is utilized to output electricity for storage and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar generator.    Solar generation thin film (1)    Spraying plastics (2)    Angle iron (3)
NOVELTY - A high molecular polymer, inorganic compound, anode dope and cathode doper are mixed to form dispersoid. The obtained dispersoid is coated on template which is rolled, divided, cut, winded, welded, and degraded and inspected. The anode dope is prepared by mixing acetylene black as conductive agent, and caking agent, adding solvent for mixing in ultrasonic dissolving and dispersing way, mixing mixture of acetylene black as conductive agent and anode active material lithium iron phosphate, and dissolving in vacuum. Thus, lithium ion battery dry cell is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion battery dry cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium ion battery dry cell having high capacity and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular polymer, inorganic compound, anode dope and cathode doper are mixed to form a dispersoid. The obtained dispersoid is coated on template which is rolled, divided, cut, winded, welded, and degraded and inspected. The anode dope is prepared by mixing acetylene black as conductive agent, and caking agent in weight ratio of 1:(58-62), adding solvent for mixing in ultrasonic dissolving and dispersing way, mixing mixture of acetylene black as conductive agent and anode active material lithium iron phosphate, and dissolving in vacuum. Thus, lithium ion battery dry cell is manufactured. The cathode dope is prepared using ethylene triethoxysilicane.
NOVELTY - The closed-type battery (1) has sealing board (9), insulation board (10) and gasket (14) which are joined while pressurizing external front-end of an electrode terminal. A terminal rivet (11) located inside battery case (2) and another electrode terminal are electrically connected. The sealing board. on which other electrode terminal is accumulated, seals one end opening to the battery case.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium ion battery for electronic device, such as mobile telephone or portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides closed type battery which can reliably prevent liquid spill of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of principal portion of closed type battery.    Closed-type battery (1)    Battery case (2)    Sealing board (9)    Insulation board (10)    Terminal rivet (11)    Gasket (14)
NOVELTY - The cell has a semiconductor electrode (200) and a counter electrode (300) facing each other. An electrolyte layer (230) is provided between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. The semiconductor electrode includes a nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer formed in pores of a transparent porous conductive layer and on a surface of the transparent porous conductive layer facing the counter electrode. Dye molecules are adsorbed into the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer. The porous conductive layer includes porous glass material such as tin, and a conductive polymer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell increases quantity of the dye molecules adsorbed into the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer and quantity of sunlight absorbed by the dye molecules, so that quantity of electrons generated from the sunlight increases, and electron movement path reduces, thus reducing loss of electrons during electron transfer process, and hence enhancing efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent layer (100)    Semiconductor electrode (200)    Electrolyte layer (230)    Counter electrode (300)    Conductive substrate (320)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has a protection circuit board (210) with an inner surface that faces a rechargeable battery and an opposing outer surface. A protection circuit part (220) is mounted in a hole (230) i.e. through-hole formed in the inner surface of the protection circuit board. The hole does not extend to the outer surface of the protection circuit board and extends between the inner and outer surfaces of the protection circuit board. A circuit pattern is provided on the inner surface of the protection circuit board. A lead frame connects the protection circuit part to the circuit pattern.    USE - Protection circuit module for a rechargeable battery such as pouch-type rechargeable battery and can-type rechargeable battery, that is utilized for a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The protection circuit part is mounted in the hole formed in the inner surface of the protection circuit board, so that the protection circuit part does not increase the thickness of the protection circuit module in order to position the protection circuit module closer to the battery, thus reducing the length of the battery pack and protecting the protection circuit part from external forces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery pack comprising an electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Bare cell (100)    Electrode terminal (132)    Lead plate (136)    Protection circuit module (200)    Protection circuit board (210)    Protection circuit part (220)    Hole (230)
NOVELTY - A light guide (104) has upper and lower surfaces that reflect light such that light is guided within the light guide by total internal reflections at the upper and lower surfaces. A photo cell (100) converts the light energy into an alternate form of energy, e.g., electrical energy. A prismatic feature (108) redirects ambient light received through the upper or lower surface such that the light is guided in the light guide to the photo cell.    USE - Thin film planar solar concentrator/collector for use on, e.g., plane, truck, train, bicycle, sailboat, satellite, stroller, trailer, article of clothing, computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant, architectural structure, light, motor, tent, sleeping bag, laptop, wristwatch, calculator, camcorder, still and video cameras, MP3 player, navigational instrument, water pump.    ADVANTAGE - Photo cell can be replaced periodically with newer and more efficient photo cells without having to replace entire system, thus substantially reducing cost of maintenance and upgrades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a prismatic light guide comprising prismatic features to collect and guide light to a photo cell.    Photo cell (100)    Light guide (104)    Substrate (105)    Prismatic feature (108)    Light path (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a diode installed at a main body of a diode box (2), which is connected to a solar cell (201) of a solar cell module (200). The solar cell module comprises a bypass circuit for steadily delivering electricity produced in the solar cell. A separable junction box (1) is provided with the solar cell module and a junction box part (3). A terminal strip is united with a terminal strip installation globe and protrudes the diode. A bus bar (202) is connected to the terminal strip installation globe, and a cable (107) is provided in the main body of the junction box.    USE - Solar energy generating apparatus for use at a window and a door frame of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple circuit configuration, reduces the manufacturing cost, avoids the failure factors of the bus bar, reduces the length of the cable connected to the solar cell module, reduces the resistive loss, reduces the manufacturing cost and size of the junction box, and can be easily mounted on the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy generating apparatus.    Separable junction box (1)    Diode box (2)    Junction box part (3)    Cable (107)    Solar cell module (200)    Solar cell (201)    Bus bar (202)
NOVELTY - Slurry contains anode active material and 0.05-10 weight% of internal lubricant. The deformation of anode is prevented by coating slurry on current collector followed by rolling. The internal lubricant is wax such as paraffin wax, polyethylene wax, polypropylene wax, ethylene-vinyl acetate-copolymer wax, amide wax and/or carnauba wax.    USE - Slurry is used for anode for secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and lithium polymer secondary battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The slurry prevents deformation of anode.
NOVELTY - Solar concentrator array comprises an array of primary mirrors (120) monolithically formed and having a backside. A metal layer (180) is deposited on the backside of the array of primary mirrors. Electrical packages (170) are electrically and thermally coupled to the metal layer. Solar cells are electrically coupled to the electrical packages. The size of the primary mirrors is determined by the amount of heat to be dissipated by electrical packages and by the metal layer.    USE - Solar concentrator array for use as solar energy generator used for converting solar energy into direct current electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The solar concentrator array utilizes a monolithic array of primary mirrors with the metal layer deposited on its backside for electrical purposes and for dissipating heat. The size of the primary mirrors is chosen to accommodate design aspects related to performance, manufacturing processes, cost, and thermal management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the solar concentrator array. Each primary mirror has a depth. The size of the primary mirrors is further chosen according to the depth of the primary mirror to which the metal layer can be deposited with a desired thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the solar concentrator unit.    Solar concentrator unit (100)    Front panel (110)    Primary mirrors (120)    Electrical packages (170)    Metal layer (180)
NOVELTY - The structure has a pre-buried component (1) pre-buried into a wall body (2), and a heat collector (3) fastened on the pre-buried component by a bolt (4). A polyphenyl board heat insulating layer (5) is provided in the wall body corresponding to a heat collector fixing part. The pre-buried component comprises a square board and U-shaped rod components, where external sides of the square board and wall body are at same plane. The rod components are vertically fastened in the square board and symmetrically fixed with a U-shaped part at an end.    USE - Solar energy heat collector fixing structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids heat channel effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy heat collector fixing structure.    Pre-buried component (1)    Wall body (2)    Heat collector (3)    Bolt (4)    Polyphenyl board heat insulating layer (5)
NOVELTY - Conducting polymer composite film photovoltaic device manufacturing involves forming a nanocomposite film by dipping a transparent substrate in a copolymerization solution. An electrode protection layer is formed on the transparent substrate by utilizing a conductive monomer. A transparent electrode is formed on the transparent substrate by utilizing another conductive monomer and an electrolysis solvent. A metal electrode is formed by utilizing the electrical potential difference of an electrochemical cell.    USE - Method for manufacturing conducting polymer composite film photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting polymer composite film photovoltaic device manufacturing method maximizes photoelectric efficiency and provides conducting polymer composite film photovoltaic device, which has excellent photoelectric conversion effect.
NOVELTY - The composite connector comprises superfine powder and metal matrix, which is covered by layer of the superfine powder. The thickness of layer of the superfine powder is 10-1000 nm.    USE - Composite connector for use in solid oxide fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composite connector has excellent sintering characteristics and electrical conductivity, and increases the thermal compatibility with other components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The superfine powder has general formula (I). La(1-x)SrxCr(1-y)CoyO3    x=0-0.5; and    y=0-0.6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing composite connector, which involves utilizing sol gel process for preparing the superfine powder.
NOVELTY - A laminate has an organic compound layer and an inorganic compound layer (104) provided on a surface of a fluorine resin film (101). The organic compound layer is organic compound layer (A) (102) and organic compound layer (B) (103). The fluorine resin film contains fluorine compound having addition polymerization functional group. The organic compound layer (A) is formed on the fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer (B) is formed in the side which touches the inorganic compound layer. The organic compound layer (B) contains (meth)acryl compound.    USE - Laminate is used for back surface protection sheet (claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate economically provides back surface protection sheet having excellent weather resistance, water resistance and damp-proofing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminate has an organic compound layer and an inorganic compound layer provided on a surface of a fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer is organic compound layer (A) and organic compound layer (B). The fluorine resin film contains fluorine compound having addition polymerization functional group. The organic compound layer (A) is formed on the fluorine resin film. The organic compound layer (B) is formed in the side which touches the inorganic compound layer. The organic compound layer (B) contains (meth)acryl compound having trialkoxy silyl group. The (meth)acryl compound has molecular weight of 150-600. The organic compound layer and inorganic compound layer are formed using vapor deposition method in vacuum atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminate.    Fluorine resin film (101)    Organic compound layer A (102)    Organic compound layer B (103)    Inorganic compound layer (104)
NOVELTY - The modifier has reformation water flow path (25) which supplies water (S) towards the reformed-gas generation unit (20). The water discharge pipe (53) including a cut-off valve (43) is positioned which guides water without introducing into reformed gas generation unit, when the temperature of the flow path is increased.    USE - Modifier for electric power generating apparatus e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate modification processing can be carried out even if the temperature of the reformation water flow path is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (10)    Reformed-gas generation unit (20)    Reformation water flow path (25)    Cut-off valve (43)    Water discharge pipe (53)    Water (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has a pair of devices (6,10) for attachment to a right arm (8) and a left arm (12) respectively of the cyclist (4) to indicate intended right turn and left turn respectively of the cyclist. An attachment structure (16) comprising a strap is included for attaching the device to the arm. The battery operated indicators such as LEDs included in each device are illuminated when the arm is extended to indicate the intended turn. The tilt switches are arranged to prevent unwanted illumination of the LEDs in response to a different movement of the arm.    USE - Apparatus for indicating intended right turn and left turn of cyclist.    ADVANTAGE - The intended right turn or left turn of the cyclist is clearly indicated at night, so that road safety with respect to the cyclist is improved and cyclist is saved from injury or death.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the cyclist with the apparatus in which the indicator is illuminated and cyclist with the apparatus in which the indicator is not illuminated.    Apparatus (2)    Cyclist (4)    Devices (6,10)    Right arm (8)    Left arm (12)    Attachment structure (16)
NOVELTY - The device has display units (28) i.e. LEDs, corresponding to an output signal output in a controller (34) while being connected to an output terminal of the controller. The controller generates the output signal, and extracts each per-cell voltage of a battery through a connector (20) while being connected to the connector, where the battery is made of lithium polymer. The connector is connected to a charger terminal apparatus of the battery that is mounted in a remote control unit i.e. remote control, vehicle i.e. helicopter.    USE - Discharge state display device for rechargeable battery of a remote control unit i.e. remote control, vehicle i.e. helicopter (all claimed). Can also be used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage of the battery is indicated by the display units, so that the user can verify the discharge state of the battery by the user's naked eye easily, thus preventing that each cells of the battery are over-discharged or becomes discharged fully, and hence extending the lifetime of the battery. The device manages the battery easily. The device maintains the cell whose voltage level is low among each cells of the battery, and indicates the cell voltage, thus providing monitoring effect about the entire cells. The device adopts a supervisor mode that watches variance of the cell voltage, and continuously indicates the voltage level of the limit inferior selectively, thus preventing the discharge of the battery steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a discharge state display device.    Connector (20)    Display units (28)    Voltage regulator (30)    Signal input part (32)    Controller (34)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has insulation case (1210) which is located on bare cell (1100). A protection device (1400) is arranged inside the case and is electrically coupled to bare cell. A contact lead (1220) is electrically coupled to a terminal (1401) of protection device. An anchor portion (1211) is provided on surface of base portion (1213) in which protection device is located. A hook portion (1212) made of resin, is projected from anchor portion and insertion groove (1216) is formed in hook portion. The contact lead is connected to hook portion of insulation case.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for use in electronic device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and electric bicycle, electric car and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The separation of protection device from the insulation case is prevented as the device is fixed to the insertion groove by the contact lead. The defects in the secondary battery can be reduced. The productivity and durability of the secondary battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1000)    Bare cell (1100)    Insulation case (1210)    Anchor portion (1211)    Hook portion (1212)    Base portion (1213)    Insertion groove (1216)    Contact lead (1220)    Protection device (1400)    Terminal of protection device (1401)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (3) has an active material layer for absorbing and releasing lithium or its ions. A negative electrode (4) has a current collector formed of aluminum or its alloy and an active material layer formed on first region of negative electrode current collector. A separator (5) is provided between the electrodes, and a current stopping section is formed between a negative electrode terminal (2) and negative electrode active material layer. A current stopping mechanism is set to impart tensile or shearing stress to current stopping section.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of wound type or laminate type.    ADVANTAGE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having high safety is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Case (6)    Thermally shrinkable resin (7)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery (10) useful in vehicular applications, comprises a housing (11), a cell (13) disposed within the housing and including a positive and a negative plate, and a silica gel electrolyte disposed in a volume between the positive and negative plates. The negative plate includes a current collector consisting of a layer of carbon foam disposed on a substrate, and a chemically active material disposed on the current collector. The substrate comprises an electrically conductive material including a lead grid. The positive plate includes a lead grid current collector.    USE - The lead acid battery is useful in vehicular applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has improved life span, durability and corrosion resistance, and can be charged rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead acid battery (10) useful in vehicular applications, comprises a housing (11), a cell (13) disposed within the housing and including a positive and a negative plate, and a silica gel electrolyte disposed in a volume between the positive and negative plates. The negative plate includes a current collector consisting of a layer of carbon foam disposed on a substrate, and a chemically active material disposed on the current collector. The substrate comprises an electrically conductive material including a lead grid. The positive plate includes a lead grid current collector, which includes a radial or hexagonal grid pattern, and a carbon foam current collector disposed on a substrate. The carbon foam has a total porosity of 60%, an open porosity of 70%, and a resistivity of less than 1 ohm-cm. The layer of carbon foam is laminated to the substrate via a system of mechanical fasteners. The silica gel electrolyte includes silica gel particles (1-8 wt.%), and has an average size of less than 1 micron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatic cut-away representation of a battery.    Battery (10)    Housing (11)    Terminals (12)    Cell. (13)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a translucent resin substrate (1) consisting of a light receiving surface (1a) and a back surface (1b). A solar cell element (2) is provided on the back surface of the translucent substrate. The solar cell element is sealed using a sealing material such as ultraviolet (UV) ray cured resin or silicone resin.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having high electric power generation efficiency is obtained by reducing absorption of light between the translucent substrate and the solar cell element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the solar cell module.    Translucent substrate (1)    Light receiving surface (1a)    Back surface (1b)    Solar cell element (2)    Module frame (4)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic layer (13) is formed on the surface of a metal plate (11). The glass made substrate (10) is welded with the thermoplastic resin layer of the metal plate by non-contact heating through irradiation of laser beam and glass made substrate is joined with the metal plate by applying pressure on both sides of the thermoplastic resin layer.    USE - Method of joining metal plate to glass made substrate for manufacturing dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plate is joined with glass made substrate easily without producing deformation in differential thermal expansion of metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the process of joining metal plate to glass made substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass made substrate (10)    Laser absorption layer (10a)    Metal plate (11)    Thermoplastic resin layer (13)    Seat (13a)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises first and second electrodes facing each other, and electrolyte layer between the electrodes. The first electrode comprises a structure formed of conductive fibers, nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer formed on surface of the structure of the conductive fiber, and dye molecules adsorbed in the nanoparticle semiconductor oxide layer.    USE - A dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved flexibility, intensity, processability, and energy conversion efficiency, and has easy mass manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a stack structure of the conductive fiber.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (100) has a transparent frame (2) made of acryl resin that covers the sides of a solar cell panel (1). The frame has a recessed region in which the edge of the solar cell panel is inserted. The solar cell panel and frame are joined by a silicon type adhesive.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The decrease in the electric power generation efficiency due to shadow of the frame is prevented by using a transparent frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell panel (1)    Transparent frame (2)    Solar cell element (3)    Connection wiring (4)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode paste contains electroconductive particles, glass frit, resin binder and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide particles contain 10 wt.% or more of particles having specific surface area of 3 m2/g or less with respect to the total amount of the zinc oxide particles. The glass frit is lead-free. The electroconductive particles are chosen from silver particles, gold particles, palladium particles, copper particles, aluminum particles, and particles of their alloys, preferably silver particles.    USE - Electrode paste for manufacturing solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of electrode paste in the solar cells increases the degree of freedom for choosing burning conditions, and enables to manufacture solar cells with high quality. The occurrence of defective products caused by discrepancy between a set temperature and the burning temperature is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacturing process of the electrode paste.    Substrate (102)    Electrode (110)    Aluminum electrode (112)    Silver electrode (114)
NOVELTY - The solar concentrator (70) has a primary waveguide (60) formed from a composition comprising a polymer and fluorescent colorant consisting of dye, pigment and quantum dot. The primary waveguide has a convex curved surface (62) connecting a perimeter and apex located at apex height from a plane in which the perimeter lies. A photovoltaic cell (40) has a primary absorption surface (42) connected to the portion of perimeter of primary waveguide, such that the plane of absorption surface is parallel to the plane in which the perimeter of the waveguide is positioned.    USE - Luminescent solar concentrator. Uses include but are not limited to mount on building facades, rooftops, highway/railroad sound barrier, greenhouses, dual purpose window/glazing and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell can be protected against mechanical and environmental influences, while simplifying assembly operation of luminescent solar concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the luminescent solar concentrator.    Photovoltaic cell (40)    Primary absorption surface (42)    Primary waveguide (60)    Convex curved surface of primary waveguide (62)    Luminescent solar concentrator (70)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion layer (725) comprising a p-type semiconductor layer (721p), an intrinsic semiconductor layer (721i) and n-type semiconductor layer (721n) is formed in a substrate. An electrode (753) is contacted with p-type semiconductor layer through opening formed in photoelectric conversion layer. An electrode (726) is contacted with n-type semiconductor layer through opening formed in an insulating layer (716). The n-type semiconductor layer is removed in specific region that is not covered by electrodes and insulating layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device for semiconductor device (claimed) used in digital camera, mobile phone, computer and TV.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrode is contacted with n-type semiconductor layer through opening formed in insulating layer, the resistance and withstand voltage are improved, and electrostatic discharge is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) semiconductor device; and    (2) method for manufacturing photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion device.    Wiring (714)    Insulating layer (716)    Semiconductor layers (721i,721n,721p)    Photoelectric conversion layer (725)    Electrodes (726,753)
NOVELTY - A composite slurry is prepared from carbon nanotubes (in weight parts) (5-15), aqueous adhesive (1) and water (30-50).    USE - Composite slurry for reducing polarization impedance of negative plate of battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composite slurry is manufactured easily and has polarization-impedance reducing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite slurry.
NOVELTY - The device has an oil sink (5) for setting a pan (6), and a compound parabolic concentrating optical collector (1) collecting sunlight on a straight line. An all-glass vacuum solar heat collecting tube i.e. three-channel tube, is provided on the light collecting straight line of the optical collector, where the solar heat collecting tube is connected with the oil sink. The solar heat collecting tube and the oil sink are filled with vegetable oil and connected through a sealing silicon rubber tube (4). The oil sink is equipped in a heat preservation box (7).    USE - Domestic solar heat utilization cooking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device absorbs the solar radiation through the optical collector and the all-glass vacuum solar heat collecting tube after the oil absorbs the heat of the solar radiation, so that the heat is transmitted to the pan, thus improving the light-heat transfer efficiency of the device and stabilizing the temperature of the heating point. The device is simple in structure, convenient to manufacture, simple to operate and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a domestic solar heat utilization cooking device.    Compound parabolic concentrating optical collector (1)    Sealing silicon rubber tube (4)    Oil sink (5)    Pan (6)    Heat preservation box (7)
NOVELTY - A foam nickel is manufactured by mold core conductive process, electro deposition using plating solution and thermal process. The plating solution is sulfamate or sulfate type. The sulfamate type solution contains (in g/L) nickel sulfamic acid (250-600), nickel chloride (5-20), sodium fluoride (1-5), boric acid (20-50) and tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) copper-doped impurity masking agent (0.04-0.06). The sulfate type solution contains nickel sulfate (180-300), nickel chloride (20-50), boric acid (30-45) and TPP copper-doped impurity masking agent (0.04-0.06).    USE - Manufacture of foam nickel for nickel-hydrogen power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The foam nickel has high strength, high purity, and provides battery with high performance, lifetime, improved charging and discharging characteristics and over-charging and over-discharging resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A foam nickel is manufactured by mold core conductive process, electro deposition using plating solution and thermal process. The plating solution is sulfamate or sulfate type. The sulfamate type plating solution contains (in g/L) nickel sulfamic acid (250-600), nickel chloride (5-20), sodium fluoride (1-5), boric acid (20-50) and tetraphenylporphyrin (TPP) copper-doped impurity masking agent (0.04-0.06) and has pH of 3-3.5 and temperature of 40-50 degrees C. The sulfate type plating solution contains nickel sulfate (180-300), nickel chloride (20-50), boric acid (30-45) and TPP copper-doped impurity masking agent (0.04-0.06) and has pH of 4.0-4.5 and temperature of 40-55 degrees C. The mold core is polyurethane or polyester type substrate with opening, or mesh material made of chemical fiber or cotton fiber textile such as nylon or polypropylene.
NOVELTY - The float (1) has a printed circuit board mounted in a space portion inside a wing part (11) at a side of a body (10). A radio frequency transmitter receives signals output from fish's bite-checking sensing unit and to send the received signals according to the fish bite to a receiver. An auxiliary printed circuit board has a power circuit and a battery mounted inside of an upper cap (20) to supply power for the sensing unit and the printed circuit board. An electrode switch (14) is mounted in the space portion inside the wing part at the side of the body.    USE - Multi-function electronic fishing float for fishing in the water by an angler.    ADVANTAGE - The float provides fishing enjoyment and exciting leisure activities to an angler, and allows the kind of fishes to be checked through the camera mounted in the lower cap. The float obtains the information on fish's bite or hooking through radio frequency signals, thus allowing catching of increased number of fishes. The float utilizes lithium ion polymer battery, thus reducing the cost, and preventing environmental problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a multi-function electronic fishing float.    Multi-function electronic fishing float (1)    Body (10)    Wing part (11)    Electronic switch (14)    Upper cap (20)
NOVELTY - The flashlight has a semi-transparent spiral halation cover (12) fixed on a shell cover (9), and a switch ring placed under the shell cover and located outside a luminophor seat (10). The luminophor seat is equipped with 2-8 LED luminophors (11), and dry reed pipes (18) are distributed between the luminophor seat and a switch seat (21) and serially connected to the LED luminophors. The LED luminophors and the dry reed pipes are connected to both ends of a battery (DC) in parallel mode through a bistable integrated circuit.    USE - Environment-friendly flashlight for use during evening party and concert.    ADVANTAGE - The flashlight provides pleasant atmosphere when swung in the concert and evening party. The flashlight provides colored light, which is convenient for a spectator to answer question and vote.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an environment-friendly flashlight.    Battery (DC)    Shell cover (9)    Luminophor seat (10)    LED luminophors (11)    Semi-transparent spiral halation cover (12)    Dry reed pipes (18)    Switch seat (21)
NOVELTY - The collector has upper and lower parts made of resin or plastic, where the upper and lower parts are sealed by a sealing strip and supported by a supporting column. An insulating column and a heat absorbing plate are connected with each other by a connecting element i.e. rubber element. The insulating column is adhered to the lower part, and a light receiving surface is placed on top of the insulating column such that the light receiving surface is not in contact with the connecting element. The supporting column is connected with the plate by passing through holes.    USE - Vacuum flat-plate solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector utilizes the insulating column to increase insulation distance. The collector is simple in structure, less in weight and thin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vacuum flat-plate solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - The meter has a meter shell provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and a measurement observing port. A flow measuring meter core is formed in the meter shell, and a temperature sensor is formed at the water inlet and connected with a temperature accumulator. A display is formed on the flow measuring meter core. The temperature accumulator and the display are fixed on a stand which is vertically provided on the core. A single chip computer is formed with the temperature sensor. A composite plastic layer is formed on an inner/outer surface of the shell.    USE - Water heat measuring meter.    ADVANTAGE - The meter provides reasonable measuring process, and is simple in structure, convenient to install, inexpensive and environmental-friendly, and saves energy, avoids rust and interference, reduces error, and has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a Water heat measuring meter.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic roofing element (100) comprises an encapsulated photovoltaic element (110), a roofing substrate (120) having top surface (122), and a tie layer system (130) which is disposed between encapsulated photovoltaic element and roofing substrate. The encapsulated photovoltaic element has top layer material provided at top surface (112) and bottom layer material provided at bottom surface (114). The tie layer system joins the bottom surface of encapsulated photovoltaic element to the top surface of roofing substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic roofing element is used for roof (claimed) of photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic roofing element is manufactured efficiently, and provides improved device performance characteristics to photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic roofing element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of photovoltaic roofing element.    Photovoltaic roofing element (100)    Encapsulated photovoltaic element (110)    Top surface (112)    Bottom surface (114)    Roofing substrate (120)    Top surface of substrate (122)    Tie layer system (130)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic roofing panel (100) comprises roofing panel substrate (110) having top surface; and greater than or equal to 6 discrete photovoltaic elements (120) affixed to roofing panel substrate with their photovoltaically-active areas (122) exposed at top surface of roofing panel.    USE - A photovoltaic roofing panel for forming photovoltaic roofing system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic roofing panels and photovoltaic roofing assemblies can be installed on roof in reduced number to form photovoltaic roofing system, thus reducing number of costly electrical connectors (160) and on-panel electrical hardware needed. At a cost of 6-10 US dollar per connector, a significant cost savings is created with respect to individual tile- or shingle-based systems. The use of photovoltaic roofing panels and photovoltaic roofing assemblies can further reduce cost by reducing the time necessary for physical and electrical installation. Fewer electrical connectors can improve reliability of overall system by reducing the number of potential failure points.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photovoltaic roofing assembly;    (2) installation of photovoltaic roofing system on roof deck;    (3) photovoltaic roofing system disposed on roof deck; and    (4) a photovoltaic roofing assembly fabrication kit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a photovoltaic roofing panel.    Photovoltaic roofing panel (100)    Roofing panel substrate (110)    Photovoltaic elements (120)    Photovoltaically-active areas (122)    Connectors (160)    Recess (162)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a separator unit (2) comprising an inlet opening (3) for a gas stream, which is loaded with liquid (9). A container (8) is arranged below the inlet opening for collecting the separated liquid. A one-piece insert (6) is arranged in the separator unit, is formed as a deflection device for the gas stream flowing via the inlet opening into the separator unit. The insert is formed as a slosh-over baffle for the liquid collected in the receptacle, and is made of plastic. The insert has a curved surface for redirection of the gas stream.    USE - Device for separating liquid from a gas stream, in a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. mobile fuel cell system, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insert is formed as the deflection device for the gas stream flowing via the inlet opening into the separator unit, and is formed as the slosh-over baffle for the liquid collected in the receptacle, thus ensuring a reliable separation of the liquid from the gas stream, reducing number of components in the device and ensuring redirection of the gas stream while preventing spillage of the fluid collected in the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of components of a separating device.    Separating device (1)    Separator unit (2)    Inlet opening (3)    Insert (6)    Container (8)    Liquid (9)
NOVELTY - A biofuel battery covered by a biocompatible film, comprises solid polymer electrolyte membrane, conductive nanotube or nanowire between anode and cathode, and cathode enzyme and anode enzyme, to generate electricity using glucose, pyruvic acid, lactic acid and amino acid. A control circuit controls voltage and electric current density so as to store generated electric power in power storage system comprising capacitor and secondary battery. The capacitor and secondary battery includes electrode of thin film type or 3D nano form.    USE - The in vivo power supply system is useful in drug delivery system, pacemaker, biosensor and bio-chip and nano robot for human body (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the in vivo power supply system is ultra-thin, the size of the implantable medical device can be reduced and troublesome surgery for battery change is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cutout perspective view of the in vivo power supply system.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (2), which has an anodic region (3) and a cathodic region (4). A sensor device (14) is provided for detection of liquid in branches, which has a source of light and a detector. The detector is formed for detection of light emitted by the light source, and the light reflects at a liquid of a receiving part of branches. The detector is a photodiode. The fuel cell is polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The detector is formed for detection of light emitted by the light source and the light reflects at a liquid of a receiving part of branches, and hence ensures to provide a reliable and cost effective fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anodic region (3)    Cathodic region (4)    Sensor device (14)
NOVELTY - The cell has a porous support (12) on which elementary cells (11a, 11b) are arranged, where the cells are connected in series by a connection element of a jumper element (19). The connection element connects current collectors (16a, 17a) of the cells (11a, 11b), and is made of an electrically conductive material. The collector (16a) comprises porous base thin film, and is arranged on an upper face (12a) of the support. The connection element comprises a branch (20) that is in contact with entire thickness of electrolytic membranes (14a, 14b).    USE - Planar fuel cell for supplying power to a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can be easily and rapidly implemented. The configuration of the cell attains high power density and conserves good mechanical characteristics and good sealing. The thin width of the branch increases the part connected to the cells, thus optimizing the surface of the cell for delivering the high voltage, while minimizing the size of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous base thin film is constituted by an electrically insulated porous matrix that is chosen from ceramic, polymers, silicon and silicon carbide. The electrically conductor material is chosen from metal, carbon and material comprising metallic particles or carbon nanotubes. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a planar fuel cell.    Elementary cells (11a, 11b)    Porous support (12)    Upper face (12a)    Electrolytic membranes (14a, 14b)    Current collectors (16a, 17a)    Jumper element (19)    Branch (20)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has photovoltaic element (101), filler (102) consisting of heat bondable fluororesin and surface film (103). The surface film contains ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, ethylene trifluorochloroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer and/or tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer. The module does not contain an ultraviolet absorber on the filler and surface film.    USE - Solar cell module is installed on roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent weather resistance, water-repellent property, contamination resistance, mechanical strength, and improved reliability and conversion efficiency over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module has photovoltaic element, filler consisting of heat bondable fluororesin and surface film. The surface film contains ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, ethylene trifluorochloroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer and/or tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer. The module does not contain an ultraviolet absorber on the filler and surface film. The heat bondable fluororesin contains carbonyl group, epoxy group and/or carboxyl ester group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a solar cell.    Photovoltaic element (101)    Filler (102)    Surface film (103)    Back surface filler (104)    Back surface coated film (105)
NOVELTY - The relay module has openings that mark electrode contact points by the polymer carrier foil. The openings are placed at the rear side of the thin layered solar cells and equipped with conductive connecting units. The electrode contact points are connected in parallel or in series with electrodes of the thin layered solar cells.    USE - Relay module for thin layered solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The relay module has openings that mark electrode contact points by the polymer carrier foil, and hence ensures simple and cost-effective manufacturing with high efficiency of solar energy transformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing thin film solar cells on polymer carriers with suitability for module interconnection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of serially interconnected thin film solar cells.    Substrate (1)    Rear contact (2)    Contact finger (7a)    Connecting and contacting element (11)    Connecting cable (13)
NOVELTY - The rail has a profile body with two side surfaces (30o, 30u) running to each other along a distance and arranged in a plane-parallel manner. The side surfaces are connected by two opposite curved circular ring sections (30k) at outer side. One of the side surfaces and ring section comprise a stop surface (30s) for fastening the rail in a corresponding receiving profile (20) and/or fastening a bracket. A bar (32) is provided in a center of the side surface (30o), and has a rectangular cross section, where the rail is made of plastic or metal.    USE - Rail for use in a fastening system for receiving and fastening a solar collector such as hot water collector and photovoltaic collector, that is utilized in a roof or building facade, for heating water and generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The side surface and the ring section comprise the stop surface for fastening the rail in the corresponding receiving profile and/or fastening the bracket, thus providing exact and secure positioning of the rail in the receiving profile, and mounting the rail in a desired mounting position without a need of a tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a clip in a region of rail in mounting position.    Receiving profile (20)    Circular ring section (30k)    Side surfaces (30o, 30u)    Stop surface (30s)    Bar (32)
NOVELTY - The profile, particularly frame profile (10) has a geometry running outwards on the top side, which results in bigger dimensions on the top side around differential degree (16) on the lower side. The differential degree lies between 5 and 50 millimeter, particularly between 13 and 25 millimeter. The profile is manufactured from plastic, optionally from fiber reinforced plastic and aluminum.    USE - Profile, particularly frame profile for producing solar heat collector for using solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The profile has a geometry running outwards on the top side, which results in bigger dimensions on the top side around the differential degree on the lower side, and hence ensures simple manufacturing of the collector with safe and uniform mounting and increases the achievement efficiency of the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a collector with a profile. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frame profile (10)    Sticking groove (11)    Clamping bar (12)    Rod (14)    Difference degree (16)
NOVELTY - The collector (200) has a joint rod inserted in a thermosyphoning air panel. A locking axis is equipped in center of the thermosyphoning air panel. A cap (250) comprising a body (210) is utilized to bind multiple double tubes (230). A stream tube is fixed to the body and a fixing member (213). A fluid outflow nozzle (264) is utilized for leaking fluid stored in a storage cistern (220). A reflector is installed in the thermosyphoning air panel. The thermosyphoning air panel is fixed to a fixture (290).    USE - Solar collector for collecting heat of solar energy in home and industry.    ADVANTAGE - The collector provides profit, avoids causing pollution in the environment, saves the heat energy efficiently, and effectively performs the endothermic process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar collector.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar collector (200)    Body (210)    Fixing member (213)    Storage cistern (220)    Double tube (230)    Cap (250)    Fluid outflow nozzle (264)    Fixture (290)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) alters the hydrogen pressure in anode of a fuel cell (1) based on consumption of hydrogen by electric current sweep. The hydrogen leak is determined based on altered hydrogen pressure at the time of halt of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in electric power generation system of FCHV. Can also be used in electric power generation system mounted in airplane, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of hydrogen leak is determined easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen leak determination method in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell system (100)    Temperature sensor (130)    Battery (162)    Control unit (700)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery includes an ionic salt based electrolyte containing 0.1-10 wt.% polyalkyleneglycol diglycidylether as additive to enhance high-temperature characteristics of the battery.    USE - A secondary battery, preferably a lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery containing polyalkyleneglycol diglycidyl ether as an additive can inhibit thickness swelling to attain a great improvement in lifespan and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery includes an ionic salt based electrolyte containing 0.1-10 wt.% polyalkyleneglycol diglycidylether of formula (I) as additive to enhance high-temperature characteristics of the battery.    n=0-10 (preferably 1-6).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery including a carbonate based electrolyte, a lithium salt and polyalkyleneglycol diglycidylether of formula (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of thickness change of battery cell compared to a conventional battery cell.
NOVELTY - A stainless steel material is austenitic stainless steel material containing electroconductivity precipitate having nickel content of 50 mass% or more, which is exposed to the surface. The precipitate has surface exposure rate of 3 area% or more.    USE - Stainless steel material is used for polymer electrolytic fuel cell (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stainless steel material has excellent corrosion resistance, and favorable contact resistance. The polymer electrolytic fuel cell formed using stainless steel material has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stainless steel material is austenitic stainless steel material containing electroconductivity precipitate having nickel content of 50 mass% or more, which is exposed to the surface. The precipitate has surface exposure rate of 3 area% or more. The precipitate contains nickel-containing precipitate (Ni3X, where X is aluminum, titanium, niobium, tantalum or zirconium). The precipitate contains nickel-niobium (Ni3Nb) phase, and nickel-titanium phase (Ni3Ti) phase. The steel material contains separator containing copper, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, nickel, copper, aluminum, nitrogen, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, niobium, vanadium, tantalum and zirconium.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a wiring board (200) with substrate (111) and wirings (109,110) formed on the substrate. A photovoltaic cell (100) has electrodes (106,107) which are electrically connected with the wirings of wiring board in direct contact manner. A sealing material (125) is provided for sealing the wiring board and photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module with excellent electrical property and outstanding reliability can be obtained by direct contact of wiring and electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    N-type electrode (106)    P-type electrode (107)    N-type wiring (109)    P-type wiring (110)    Substrate (111)    Sealing material (125)    Wiring board (200)
NOVELTY - The module has a heat sink provided between unit batteries (10) to be close to the unit batteries. An evaporator (30) is connected to the heat sink. The unit battery is formed in a cylindrical shape. The heat sink includes a concave groove formed to be less than one fourth of a circumference of the unit battery to contact the circumference of the unit battery. The heat sink is formed of aluminum or steel. The heat sink is integrally formed to the evaporator. An expanded portion of the heat sink is expanded towards the evaporator to contact the evaporator.    USE - Battery module for a rechargeable battery e.g. low-capacity battery, that is utilized for a portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and high-capacity battery, that is utilized for a power source for driving a motor for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink inserted between the unit batteries is connected to the evaporator, thus efficiently outputting heat generated from the unit battery. The module does not use a fan or cooling water, so that noise caused by the fan is not generated, and a leakage problem is avoided. The evaporator provides a reception groove that is formed to correspond to the expanded portion of the heat sink, so that the reception groove forms a wide contact area along with the expanded portion to perform quick thermal conductivity and more firmly support the heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Unit batteries (10)    Evaporators (30-32)    Inlet (30a)    Outlet (30b)    Housing (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains platinum and transition metal(s), and has platinum-oxygen coordination amount relative to sum of platinum-platinum coordination amount and platinum-transition metal coordination amount of 0.15 or less. The transition metal is ruthenium, molybdenum, osmium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, iron, nickel, titanium, tungsten, palladium, rhenium, chromium, manganese, niobium and/or tantalum.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high four-electron reduction performance and higher activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the frequency of the control signal for controlling an electronic device. A determination unit determines the measurement frequency of the impedance based on the detected frequency. A measurement unit measures the impedance of a fuel cell (40) in the determined measurement frequency.    USE - Impedance measurement system for measuring impedance of fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell and fusion carbonate type fuel cell used in fuel cell system of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the fuel cell is measured with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (40)    Control apparatus (80)    Inverter (110)    Motor (115)    Current sensor (142)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst is obtained by oxidizing zirconium carbonitride. In the X-ray-diffraction of electrode catalyst zirconium carbonitride or zirconium oxide are detected. The electrode catalyst has ionization potential of 5-6 eV. In X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of electrode catalyst, zirconium oxide is detected.    USE - Electrode catalyst for oxygen reduction electrode used as positive electrode (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent oxygen reduction ability, workability and stability.
NOVELTY - A nonwoven web of solvent-laden polymeric nanofibers comprising thermal-stabilizing effective amount of antioxidant is heated. The heated nonwoven web is transported through solvent stripping zone at temperature and residence time sufficient to reduce solvent concentration of nonwoven web to less than 1000 ppmw.    USE - Method for stripping chemically bonded spinning solvent from solution-spun nonwoven web used for filtration media, battery and capacitor separators.    ADVANTAGE - Antioxidant containing nonwoven web has reduced amount of formic acid than nonwoven fabric without antioxidant.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (21) has a switch unit (23) at the surface. An operating inducing unit (24) is provided on the surface of another secondary battery (22) opposite to the switch unit to operate the switch unit.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium polymer battery, lithium ion battery, cadmium nickel battery, hydrogen nickel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The explosion and fire of secondary battery can be prevented if a swelling degree of the secondary batteries reaches predetermined value when the secondary battery is swelled due to abnormal usage such as overcharge, short-circuit, reverse-connection and heat-exposure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery safety apparatus; and    (2) secondary battery protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the secondary battery.    Secondary batteries (21,22)    Switch unit (23)    Operating inducing unit (24)
NOVELTY - An anode (20) is formed on a substrate (10), and a semiconductor raw material layer (40) is formed on the anodes. A polymer precursor layer (50) is formed on the semiconductor raw material layer by spin-coating, and semiconductor nanoparticles are formed from the semiconductor raw material layer. A polymer layer (55) is formed by performing heat-treatment on the polymer precursor layer, such that a photoelectron-motive force layer (60) is formed, and cathode (80) is formed on the photoelectron-motive force layer. Thus, the fabrication method of solar cell is preformed.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient solar cell is manufactured economically in short period of time, and provided improved photoelectron-motive force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode is formed on a substrate, and a semiconductor raw material layer is formed on the anodes. A polymer precursor layer is formed on the semiconductor raw material layer by spin-coating, and semiconductor nanoparticles are formed from the semiconductor raw material layer. A polymer layer is formed by performing heat-treatment on the polymer precursor layer, such that a photoelectron-motive force layer comprising polymer layer in which nanoparticles are embedded is formed, and cathode is formed on the photoelectron-motive force layer. Thus, the fabrication method of solar cell is preformed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Anode (20)    Hole transport layer (30)    Semiconductor raw material layer (40)    Polymer precursor layer (50)    Polymer layer (55)    Photoelectron-motive force layer (60)    Electron transport layer (70)    Cathode (80)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises active layer and transparent cover plate which contains on its side an array of geometrical optical relief structures and which is in optical contact with a surface receiving side of the active layer of the photovoltaic device. The optical relief structures comprise a base and a single apex connected by greater than or equal to 3 n-polygonal surfaces, where n is greater than or equal to 4.    USE - A photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has improved efficiency and reduced reflection losses of active layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a three-dimensional view of the geometrical optical relief structures.
NOVELTY - A titanium substrate (1) is formed using titanium or titanium alloy, and has surface layers (2) containing carbon having binding energy of 280-284 eV as measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in carbon content of 25 atomic% or less. The titanium substrate is further formed using pure material. A separator formed using the titanium substrate has a noble metal film containing ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum or gold.    USE - Titanium substrate is used for manufacturing separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as solid polymer fuel cell, alkali electrolyte fuel cell, molten fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and biofuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium substrate has excellent strength and handleability, and provides separator having excellent acid resistance, conductivity and low contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the titanium substrate.    Titanium substrate (1)    Surface layers (2)
NOVELTY - An integrated flow field structure, comprises a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part in communication with each other via a porous interface.    USE - As a fuel cell stack in subassembly for an electrochemical cell, for controlling fluid flow in an electrochemical cell such as fuel cell, electrolyzer, regenerative fuel cell and a chemical sensor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow field structures reduce or eliminate the risk of flooding and dry out conditions that commonly occur in electrochemical cells which operate with conventional flow fields. The flow field inserts a hydrophilic layer between the flow field and separator plate which provides passages that move liquid from porous hydrophobic channels to porous hydrophilic channels (preventing local flooding) and provide wicking for interspersed water distribution (preventing local dryness and also clearing condensed water droplets effectively and safely).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a subassembly for an electrochemical cell, comprising a membrane electrode assembly; an electrode gas distribution layer; the flow field structure; a separator plate or frame; an input manifold; an output manifold; a sub layer for humidifying input gas; and an impermeable electronic conductive framework; and    (2) a method for controlling fluid flow in an electrochemical cell involving providing an electrochemical cell comprising the flow field structure; an input manifold in communication with the hydrophobic part or hydrophilic part; and an output manifold in communication with the hydrophobic or hydrophilic part; introducing a liquid, vapor, and/or gas into the electrochemical cell via the input manifold; and removing the liquid, gas and/or vapor from the electrochemical cell via the output manifold.
NOVELTY - An elongate optoelectronic device comprises semiconducting layers (I,II) and a light transmitting electrically conductive layer, sequentially surrounding an elongate core. The semiconducting layer (I) comprises group IB-IIIA-VIA based material. The group IB material comprises copper. The semiconducting layer (I) contains several openings extending to elongate core. The materials of semiconducting layers (I,II) are of complementary types.    USE - Elongate optoelectronic device e.g. light emitting diode, laser diode and photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The elongate optoelectronic device has excellent stability and efficiency, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of portion of optoelectronic fiber.    Optoelectronic fiber (20)    Fiber core (22)    Mesoporous template (23)    Pore-filling material (24)    Conducting layer (26)    Encapsulating layer (27)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) has battery pack (12) that includes several lithium ion prismatic cells, and cell retaining element extending between prismatic cells. The retaining element is made of polymeric and non-polymeric elements. A pair of mechanical devices engaged with prismatic cells respectively so that prismatic cells are locked with cell retaining element to maintain contact of cells with element.    USE - Battery assembly for motor vehicle such as petrol vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical device allows expansion and contraction of lithium ion prismatic cells during charge and discharge state so as to maintain intimate contact with heat sink included in cell retaining element for efficient thermal transfer. The battery pack is maintained at optimal operating temperature to ensure long life cycle of battery, with improved charge and discharge rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of battery case.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery pack (12)    Housing (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises a stack comprising several fuel cells disposed in a stack body (10); a fuel manifold and an oxidant manifold in the stack body fluidly connected to the fuel cells; and a baffle comprising polymer disposed in the fuel manifold and comprising a longitudinal recess extending in a direction where a cross-section of the recess reduces in the longitudinal direction.    USE - As fuel cell stack (claimed), used for generating electricity to power source for portable electronic equipment, for automobile, or stationary power plant used in house and public building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack improves supply uniformity of fuel and/or an oxidant supplied to the cells within the stack, while minimizing the volume of the stack occupied in a system and without complicating the manufacturing process and assembling process of the fuel cell stack. Also, for the uniform fuel supply and discharge within the stack, there is no need to differently manufacture the size of the manifold size of the separator, making it possible to reduce the manufacturing costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Stack body (10)    Fuel inlet (16a)    Fuel outlet (16b)    Oxidant inlet (18a)    Oxidant outlet (18b)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a conductive layer (106) contacting an upper surface of a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) main body (105), and a conductive plate contacting a lower surface of the main body. A support portion is formed in the conductive plate, where the support portion has similar height as height of the conductive layer corresponding to height between the conductive plate and an edge of the plate. The support portion is formed by a curving end of the conductive plate, where the support portion is a solid piece.    USE - Positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device for a secondary battery (claimed) such as prismatic secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The support portion has similar height as the height of the conductive layer corresponding to the height between the conductive plate and the edge of the plate, thus preventing the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) device from swaying or twisting. The device prevents the electrode plates of the positive electrode and the negative electrode from short-circuiting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery comprising a bare cell and a protective circuit module (PCM) electrically connected to the bare cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a protective circuit module.    Positive temperature coefficient device (100)    Higher end plate (102)    Lower end plate (103)    Positive temperature coefficient main body (105)    Conductive layer (106)    Recessed portion (108)    Protective circuit module (400)    Circuit board main body (401)
NOVELTY - The fastening bracket has a U-shaped section for force-fit attachment on a corresponding on a guide rail (30). Another section is provided for force-fit fixing of a collector (40), and is attached in the direction of the collector, which lies on the guide rail perpendicularly to the attachment direction of the section. Another section is formed as U-shaped, and a U-leg is tilted. The fastening bracket is manufactured as injection molded part made of plastic and metal.    USE - Fastening bracket for a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening bracket has a U-shaped section for force-fit attachment on a corresponding on a guide rail, and thus ensures a simple assembly of the fastening bracket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a clamp before the assembly.    L-shaped angles (10,12)    Profile (20)    Guide rail (30)    Collector (40)    Housing (40g)
NOVELTY - The system has a liner (3) i.e. sheet-shaped body, located in a water tank and connected to a pressure-bearing heat collector through a liquid inlet pipe (7) and a liquid outlet pipe (8), where the liner and the heat collector form an enclosed internal circulation system. The liner is provided with a pressure adjusting device and utilized for heat exchanging. A pressure adjusting device i.e. rubber cavity body, is provided with a liquid injecting exhaust pipe opening (9). A pressure adjusting unloading valve (2) is equipped on the liquid injecting exhaust pipe opening.    USE - Enclosed split natural circulation solar water heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids generation of wastage of heat exchanging medium and subsequent heat loss, and improves the rate of maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an enclosed split natural circulation solar water heating system.    Pressure adjusting unloading valve (2)    Liner (3)    Liquid inlet pipe (7)    Liquid outlet pipe (8)    Liquid injecting exhaust pipe opening (9)
NOVELTY - The holding module has a headless screw (3) for mounting module frames (1), particularly module frames of solar modules (2) on an assembly profile. The module frame is held at the assembly profile (9) over the shank of the headless screw in a springy manner. The insulating disks are made of self-lubricating plastic.    USE - Holding module for solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The module frame is held at the assembly profile over the shank of the headless screw in a springy manner, and thus avoids damages due to loads developed at the module frame of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of mounting of modules.    Module frame (1)    Modules (2)    Screw (3)    Aluminum profile (4)    Assembly profile (9)
NOVELTY - The mounting bracket has a U-shaped section for a force-fit mounting on a corresponding rail (30) and another section for force-fit fixing of the collector (40). The latter section is inserted in a direction on the collector. The insertion direction of the latter section lies perpendicularly to the direction of insertion of the former section on the rail. The mounting bracket is assembled as an injection molded part made of plastic or metal.    USE - Mounting bracket for a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting bracket has a U-shaped section for a force-fit mounting on a corresponding rail and another section for force-fit fixing of the collector, and hence ensures simple construction and simple mounting without tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a bracket with an inserted rail after the assembly.    Angle brackets (10,12)    Groove-like profile (20)    Rail (30)    Collector (40)
NOVELTY - A garment (10) has a neck hoop (30), body tie-bands (20), and front and back with double layers. The garment has a power supply pocket (90) and several LEDs (40). A connecting pocket contains wires (60) that are sandwiched between a polyester layer (70) in front of the LEDs and a second layer. The power supply (50) has a battery case, a control circuit and a switch (501). The battery case has a control circuit space that receives the batteries, the control circuit, a wire outlet, and a LED power source connection.    USE - Light emitting garment for formal attire used in various social occasions.    ADVANTAGE - The garment provides a neck hoop for wearing, tie-bands to secure it to the user's body and pockets that contain wires, a battery case, a control circuit and a switch sandwiched between a polyester layer in front of LEDs. This feature provides the stability, convenience and comfort in wearing the garment while emitting multi-colored light. It allows the LEDs inside the garment to cover the whole body when they shine, creating a better visual effect. After putting on the formal attire, by pressing the power switch, the LEDs will be illuminated and the different colored light will shine through the formal attire, after being dispersed through the polyester layer, making the formal attire more beautiful in appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural schematic diagram of the light emitting garment.    Garment (10)    Body tie-bands (20)    Neck hoop (30)    LEDs (40)    Power supply (50)    Wires (60)    Polyester layer (70)    Pocket (90)    Switch (501)
NOVELTY - The tank has a tank body that is provided with a heat insulating layer, a water inlet and an outlet pipe. A low-radiation heat insulating glass e.g. hollow low-radiation glass, is covered on the water tank, and a ship shaped solar absorption plate floats on a water plane. The ship shaped solar absorption plate is manufactured from metal, glass or plastic, and is coated with a layer of powdery or granular solar absorption material on an inner surface that does not contact with water.    USE - Solar water tank for use in a rural area.    ADVANTAGE - The tank has simple structure, low cost and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar water tank.
NOVELTY - An alkaline secondary battery comprises electrode assembly and alkaline electrolyte including lithium hydroxide. The electrode assembly comprises anode, cathode and membrane. The anode contains anode material and conductive base supported with anode material. The anode material contains positive active substance, conductive agent and bonding agent. The conductive agent contains lithium cobaltate (A). The content of electrolyte is 0.05-0.6 mol/L excluding 0.6.    USE - Alkaline secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline secondary battery comprises electrode assembly and alkaline electrolyte including lithium hydroxide. The electrode assembly comprises anode, cathode and membrane. The anode contains anode material and conductive base supported with anode material. The anode material contains positive active substance, conductive agent and bonding agent. The content of electrolyte is 0.05-0.6 mol/L excluding 0.6. The conductive agent contains lithium cobaltate of formula: LixCoO2 (A), where x is 0.1 to 1. The conductive agent further contains carbon black, graphite, acetylene black, carbon fiber and/or nickel powder. The alkaline hydroxide is aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. The positive active substance is nickel hydroxide grains. The conductive base is nickel-plated perforated steel band, perforated nickel band and/or foamed nickel. The cathode comprises cathode material conductive base supported with cathode material. The cathode material contains negative active substance and bonding agent. The negative active substance is hydrogen storage alloy or cadmium oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of alkaline secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The damp-proof glass mirror has a plastic coating on the light reflecting surface formed by spraying plastic coating material.    USE - Damp-proof glass mirror.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic coating formed on light reflecting surface of mirror prevents the penetration of water. Hence the mirror can be reliably used even in damp areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the damp-proof glass mirror.
NOVELTY - The ion-conducting composite film comprises a porosity mat, which has a fiber having a fluoride group or a fluoropolymer resin. An ion conductive polymer resin is also provided, which is dipped in the porosity mat.    USE - Ion-conducting composite film for use in fuel cell-electrode assembly, for use in fuel cell stack (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductivity composite film has excellent mechanical strength and ion conductivity, maintains film thickness, controls humidity and improves the performance and durability of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing ion-conducting composite film, which involves dipping ion conductive polymer resin in the porosity mat;    (2) a film for fuel cell-electrode assembly, which comprises ion-conducting composite film and an anode electrode; and    (3) a fuel cell, which comprises a fuel supply part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the porosity mat formation method by electric spinning. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydro-separator (100) has a main cistern installed on a top portion of a hydraulic power tank (110). A main water tub (111) is utilized to fill water, and an input hole is formed in an upper portion of the main water tub to provide crushed material i.e. polypropylene material. Vents (g1, g2, g3) are formed in sides of the main water tub to deliver driving force of a driving source and to move the crushed material to an outlet side. A circulating water shift (130) is comprised of a plate-shaped member that is connected to a motor.    USE - Hydro-separator for use in a scrap battery recycling plant.    ADVANTAGE - The hydro-separator improves the effectiveness of the battery recycling process, provides secure and clean waste material recycling process and high addition value of by-product, and avoids the environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydro-separator.    Vents (g1, g2, g3)    Hydro-separator (100)    Hydraulic power tank (110)    Main water tub (111)    Circulating water shift (130)
NOVELTY - The cell has a conductive layer (120) provided with multiple regularly arranged pores films. An electrode structure is provided with an oxide semiconductor layer (122) and arranged in a surface of the conductive layer, and a dye layer (124) is arranged in a surface of the oxide semiconductor layer. The conductive layer is made of a material selected from tin oxide, indium, antimony, doped tin oxide, fluorine metal, conductive polymer and a nano carbon material. The oxide semiconductor layer is made of a material selected from zinc oxide, tin oxide and titanium oxide.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell minimizes the recombination generated by a redox reaction in a boundary face of the electrode structure, minimizes the movement route of the electrons at the electrode structure, and maximizes the photovoltaic energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Conductive layer (120)    Oxide semiconductor layer (122)    Dye layer (124)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a layer-structured catalysts at electrode/electrolyte interface of a fuel cell involves: providing a substrate; depositing an electrolyte layer on the substrate; depositing a catalyst bonding layer to the electrolyte layer; depositing a catalyst layer to the catalyst bonding layer, where the catalyst bonding layer improves the adhesion of the catalyst layer onto the electrolyte layer; and depositing a microstructure stabilizing layer to the catalyst layer.    USE - For fabricating layer-structured catalysts at the electrode/electrolyte interface of a fuel cell. The fuel cell is selected from hydrogen-fueled solid oxide fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell with hydrocarbons, solid sensor, solid acid fuel cells, polymer electrolyte fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method fabricates a thermally stable, porous catalyst consisting of a layered-structure with precise control over the two-dimensional geometry and thickness, as well as fabricating a current collector with similar control. The fabrication process employs atomic layer deposition (ALD) together with the patterning of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of polymers to selectively inhibit deposition. The method maintains catalytic activity while minimizing the loading of the noble metal Pt using a nano-scale thin film deposition method. The self-limiting adsorption reactions of the deposition process, such as the ALD process, ensure the precise control of film thickness, conformality, and uniformity over a large area. The application of ALD to the electrode/catalyst layer, the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) current collector deposited by ALD improves the fuel cell power efficiency. The technique of area selective ALD provides a current collector such as Pt in a grid pattern by depositing materials in a well-controlled pattern at the surface.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (100) comprises first and second electrodes (120, 160); photoactive layer (140) between electrodes; and hole transport layer (130) between first electrode and photoactive layer. The hole transport layer comprises one copolymer.    USE - A photovoltaic cell for converting light energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - When hole blocking layer is used in combination with intermediate layer, the intermediate layer facilitates formation of ohmic contact between metal oxide and photoactive layer without UV light exposure, thus reducing damage to photovoltaic cell resulted from exposure. The absorption wavelengths of polymers shift toward the red and near infrared regions of electromagnetic spectrum, which is not accessible by most other conventional polymers. When polymer is incorporated into photovoltaic cell, it enables cell to absorb light in region of spectrum, thus increasing current and efficiency of cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    Substrate (110, 170)    Electrodes (120, 160)    Hole transport layer (130)    Photoactive layer (140)    Intermediate layer (150)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic apparatus (100) comprises a fiber core (102); a radiation transmissive first electrode (104) surrounding the fiber core; photosensitive organic layer(s) (108) surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode; and a non-radiation transmissive second electrode (110) partially covering less than 60 (preferably less than 30%) of the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.    USE - Optoelectronic apparatus, preferably organic photovoltaic cell for a pixel of a solar collector, for converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The portion of the photosensitive organic layer not covered by the non-radiation transmissive second electrode is operable to receive electromagnetic radiation for conversion into electrical energy. Further, the fiber structure of the optoelectronic apparatus permits incident radiation to be received and collected over a broad range of angles. Hence, the optoelectronic apparatus displays increased efficiencies in converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making an optoelectronic device; and    (2) a method of converting electromagnetic energy into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the optoelectronic apparatus.    Optoelectronic apparatus (100)    Fiber core (102)    Radiation transmissive first electrode (104)    Photosensitive organic layer (108)    Non-radiation transmissive second electrode (110)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises an anode (15) containing an active layer (22) having a non-fluorinated binder; and a phosphate-based cathode (30) separated from the anode, where the active layer comprises meso-carbon micro-beads bound together by the non-fluorinated binder. The battery further comprises a solid electrolyte interface.    USE - As battery such as reserve activated lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is reserve activated lithium ion battery with a non-flammable electrolyte to reduce the risk of damage or failure in a high temperature environment that can occur with flammable electrolytes used in other lithium ion batteries. The battery has safety features preventing thermal run-away conditions. By providing a fluorine-free anode, the heat generated by a reaction between fluorine and intercalated lithium, which occurs in other lithium ion batteries with fluorinated anodes, is avoided. The phosphate-based cathode is more resistant to decomposition when overcharged than cobalt- or nickel-based cathodes used in other lithium ion batteries. Accordingly, when a battery with such a phosphate-based cathode is overcharged, it will not undergo an exothermic reaction that might lead to a thermal run-away condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows stacked electrodes in a battery.    Stacked electrodes (10)    Anode (15)    Active layer of anode (22)    Conductor of anode (25)    Cathode (30)    Active layer of cathode (32)    Conductor of cathode (35)
NOVELTY - The tab polypropylene (PP) film (2) is set on a tab main portion (1). A nickel coated layer (3) of thickness in range of 0.3-3.0 microns is set on one end of the tab main portion.    USE - Tab for lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bending of the tab is reduced. Thereby, quality and service life of the battery cell are increased, without increasing production period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production method of tab for lithium ion polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the tab.    Tab main portion (1)    Tab PP film (2)    Nickel coated layer (3)
NOVELTY - A waste lead storage battery is directly melted by disassembling waste lead storage battery to obtain plastic, waste acid, slab lattice and paste; recovering plastic and waste acid; treating slab lattice and paste in a metallurgical furnace in the presence of desulfurizing agent and reducing agent at low melting temperature to obtain soft lead, slag and smoke; immersing the obtained slag in water; leaching to obtain leached residue and leaching solution; and evaporating and condensing the leaching solution to obtain industrial salt cake.    USE - Method of direct melting of waste lead storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method employs a low melting temperature; can be carried out without complex waste battery decomposing device; employs a small size desulfurization equipment; has low energy consumption and low lead volatilizing quantity; has low smoke concentration and high lead recovery efficiency; and does not produce pollutants like sulfur dioxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A waste lead storage battery is directly melted by:    (A) disassembling waste lead storage battery to obtain plastic, waste acid, slab lattice and paste;    (B) recovering plastic and waste acid;    (C) treating slab lattice and paste in a metallurgical furnace in the presence of desulfurizing agent (2-2.5 times sulfur content in paste) and reducing agent (5-10% of paste quantity) at low melting temperature of 890-1000 (preferably 920-950) degrees C for 1-2.5 hours to produce soft lead, slag and smoke;    (D) immersing the obtained slag in water;    (E) leaching at 30-50 degrees C for 1-2.5 hours to obtain leaching solution and leached residue having a liquid to solid ratio of 3-5:1; and    (F) evaporating and condensing the leaching solution to obtain industrial salt cake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of a method of direct melting of waste lead storage battery. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The box has a body (1) whose two ends are respectively fixed with a lifting hole and a handle (4) and side surface is equipped with a spillway hole, a water inlet (9) and a water outlet (8), where the body is injected through coating steel with plastic. A curved surface (6) is formed at bottom of the body, where an outer side of bottom of the curved surface is formed as a vertical structure and an inner side of the bottom of the body is formed as a well font structure. The outlet is provided under the inlet, and the spillway hole is formed 2-10 centimeters lower than top of a storage battery.    USE - Multi-functional power box for a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The box body is injected through coating steel with plastic, thus improving the corrosion prevention property and service life, avoiding the fire, simplifying the production technique and reducing the production cost. The box can rotate in different work environments by utilizing spillway hole, the handle and the vertical structure of the bottom. The inner side of the bottom of the body is formed as well font structure to increase the strength of the box and circulate the air in the box. The water inlet, the spillway hole and the water outlet can be cooled during the charging process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a multi-functional power box for a storage battery.    Body (1)    Handle (4)    Curved surface (6)    Water outlet (8)    Water inlet (9)
NOVELTY - The band has a waist support knitted by three fabric layers to form a return circuit. An elastic band is connected to ends of the waist support. A clasp is connected to ends of the elastic band. The waist support is knitted by the fabric layers to constitute an inner patch pocket and an outer patch pocket. The inner patch pocket is formed by knitted eyelet fabrics for fixing a heating piece. The outer patch pocket is formed by woven fabrics for fixing a thin organic flexible glass material. A battery bag is regulated and removed at one end of the elastic band.    USE - Carbon heating waistband.    ADVANTAGE - The band increases the heating speed, and avoids bad smell and pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon heating waistband preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a carbon heating waistband.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a battery active material into a dry powder i.e. hydrogen storage alloy powder. The dry powder is filled into a battery pole piece substrate to form a work-blank of the battery pole piece. The work-blank of the battery pole piece is rolled, and the rolled work-blank is cut into a suitable size. A binder is provided on the battery pole piece. The binder is guided to a pressing machine to evenly distribute the binder on a surface of a pressing roller of the pressing machine, where the binder is PTFE latex or styrene butadiene (SBR) latex.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery pole piece.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures the battery pole piece with low thickness, good uniformity, good flexibility, and low short circuit efficiency, such that the battery pole piece is easy to wind and package.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode module (10) inserted into a lower cover (11) and electrically connected with a control circuit board (12). An electrical plugging end of a direct power supplying plug (13) is inserted into an electrical socket (16) connected with the electrode module. A top part of an upper cover (3) is provided with an electricity quantity display window (2) opposite to display light of a battery electricity quantity display panel (4) and an opening opposite to a lighting lamp power supplying socket (5). The opening is equipped with a protective rubber plug (1).    USE - Camera battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases functions and matching capability of camera, and has unique structure, and can break monopoly of special battery production enterprise. The battery is convenient to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a camera battery.    Protective rubber plug (1)    Electricity quantity display window (2)    Upper cover (3)    Battery electricity quantity display panel (4)    Lighting lamp power supplying socket (5)    Electrode module (10)    Lower cover (11)    Control circuit board (12)    Direct power supplying plug (13)    Electrical socket (16)
NOVELTY - The heater has a water storage mechanism i.e. slotted pressure bearing water tank (6), whose two ends are respectively connected with two construction upright posts (1) of a balcony. A heat collecting mechanism and a fixed bracket are located below the pressure bearing water tank and between the construction upright posts, where the posts are utilized as guardrails. A water inlet (10) connected with a cold water system and a water outlet (2) connected with a bathing system are provided at the ends of the pressure bearing water tank.    USE - Solar water heater for use as balcony guardrail in house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar water heater decreases cost of house set facilities, and can be easily installed and repaired. The solar water heater avoids the need for a worker to work in high air. The solar water heater can be equipped in the balcony as long as sunshine enters the balcony, thus improving solar energy utilization of a family, avoiding shortage of electricity in city and saving electricity expense of the family. The space of the balcony is not decreased by deployment of the heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar water heater.    Construction upright posts (1)    Water outlet (2)    Slotted pressure bearing water tank (6)    Water inlet (10)    Horizontal support (11)
NOVELTY - The tank has a body provided with a vacuum pipe connecting hole, and an internal refill (7) installed inside an external refill (8) that is utilized as a shell. A temperature-preserving filling layer (5) is fixed between the external refill and the internal refill, where the layer is made of effective temperature-preserving polyurethane. A reflecting film (6) is placed at an external wall of the internal refill through a temperature-preserving coating layer (9). A reflecting film (4) is stuck to an internal wall of the external refill through a temperature-preserving coating layer (10).    USE - Outdoor water storage tank for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The tank has functions of heat-preserving, insulating and lightning-protecting. The tank is simple in structure and inexpensive. The tank avoids problem for preserving temperature and preventing freeze of the outdoor water storage tank of solar water heater in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an outdoor water storage tank.    Reflecting films (4, 6)    Temperature-preserving filling layer (5)    Internal refill (7)    External refill (8)    Temperature-preserving coating layer (9, 10)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a compound containing a group 6A element comprises reacting group 1B element-containing compounds or group 3A element-containing compounds, with a group 6A element-containing compound, using a reductant in a solvent to produce a compound containing group 1B-6A elements, a compound containing group 3A-6A elements, or a compound containing group 1B-3A-6A elements.    USE - Method for the preparation of a compound containing a group 6A element including selenic acid, sodium selenite, sodium selenate, selenium dioxide, or selenious acid, for a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases a crystal size of the compound particle to allow fabrication of a high efficiency solar cell, and omits hydrogen reduction and selenide generation processes, thus simplifying the process of fabricating a copper-indium-gallium-selenide based absorption layer for the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The layer has polyurethane foam formed outside a metallic protecting film i.e. aluminum film.    USE - Water tank insulating layer for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The polyurethane foam has low heat conduction coefficient, better insulation and adhesion intensity, and contains fluorine to increase integral insulation of the insulating layer. The aluminum foil covers the inner lining of the water tank for protection, so that the water tank is erosion-proof, thus ensuring the cleanness of the water. The insulating layer has better insulation and intensity, is hard to damage, erosion-proof, and does not pollute the environment. The housing and the inner lining of the water tank are not easy to deform. The solar water heater has longer service life and better insulation, and is more environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a water tank insulating layer.
NOVELTY - The cable has a core whose outer side is equipped with an insulating layer (3) and an outer sheath (4). The insulating layer and the outer sheath are treated with radiation cross linking treatments in sequence, and are made of low-smoke halogen-free thermoset polymer materials i.e. low-smoke halogen-free flame-resistant radiation cross linked polyolefin. The core is equipped with a conductor (1) and an isolating layer (2) i.e. non-hygroscopic band material, that is coiled on the conductor.    USE - Power cable for solar photovoltaic generating equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The cable has high temperature resistance of 120 degrees centigrade, and can resist bad climatic environment and mechanical shock. The cable improves the safety of the solar photovoltaic generating equipment, thus prolonging the service life of the solar photovoltaic generating equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power cable.    Conductor (1)    Isolating layer (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Outer sheath (4)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode cover (2) whose internal bottom surface is uniformly or symmetrically equipped with L-shaped limitation blocks (3) for positioning and limiting an anode piece (1). A cathode cover, a lithium piece, a diaphragm, an electrolyte and an insulating sealing ring are provided in the cell, where the limitation blocks are made of plastic or wood material.    USE - Lithium manganese button cell for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can avoid internal tripping of the battery caused by gradually increasing distance between the anode piece and the cathode lithium during the discharge process. The structure of the cell reduces the leakage of the electrolyte in the battery, thus increasing the service life of the battery greatly. The structure can protect the battery for a certain extent, thus providing safe use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium manganese button cell for a battery.    Anode piece (1)    Anode cover (2)    L-shaped limitation blocks (3)
NOVELTY - The storage battery has a positive plate, clapboard and a negative plate orderly stacked to form a rectangular structured unit battery. The unit battery is tightly and orderly arranged on a plane parallel to an electrode plate to form a unit battery layer and form a multi-layer structure at a direction vertical to the electrode plate. A negative electrode plate grid or positive electrode plate grid of the unit battery is connected with a positive electrode plate grid or negative electrode plate grid of another unit battery.    USE - Storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery reduces internal resistance, and improves the high current discharging capability, where the storage battery is provided without cantilever beam structure. The storage battery has shock-resistance. The inner pressure of the storage battery can be improved, the oxygen recombination efficiency is improved, and the service life of the battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a buffer device e.g. acid-proof polyether polyurethane foam plastic block, whose bottom surface is in contact with a polymer electrolyte layer. The polymer electrolyte layer is provided with an electrolyte layer. A mixture granule layer is penetrated in a colloidal layer. An anode of a battery recovery device (14) is connected with an anode of a battery set. An acid mist treating device is equipped on a liquid injection hole. The colloidal layer is formed by a mixture of colloidal silica, sulfuric acid, silicon dioxide and aluminum hydroxide.    USE - Nanometer intelligent colloidal battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prolongs service life, improves liquidity, and eliminates discharge of acid mist. The battery provides better environmental protection, low-temperature resistant performance, high capacity and great economic benefit. The battery is suitable for high-power initiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a nanometer intelligent colloidal battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery recovery device (14)
NOVELTY - A thiophene-based dye is new.    USE - A thiophene-based dye of formula (I) for a dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element used in a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiophene-based dye of formula (I) is new.    R1=CH3-CH=C(CN)-COOH or CH3C(X)-C(Y')-C(Z)-C(CN)-COOH;    X, Y', Z=H, 1-30C alkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, or 1-30C heteroalkoxy;    R2,R3=H, halo, amide, CN, hydroxyl, NO2, acyl, 1-30C alkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, 1-30C alkylcarbonyl, or 6-20C aryl;or    R2R3=oxygen-containing hetero ring if 1-30C alkoxy;    Ar1=alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or 1-50C heteroaryl optionally substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, halo, amide, CN, hydroxyl, NO2, acyl, aryl, or 1-50C heteroaryl; and    n=1-10.    Provided that sulfur will be substituted with Se or NH if n= greater than or equal to 2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the preparation of a thiophene-based dye (I).
NOVELTY - The device has air filter sheets (1, 3) provided between an air filter sheet cover plate (2) and a rubber cap pressing plate (4), and a filter sheet (8) is arranged on bottom of a valve body (7). The rubber cap pressing plate is provided below the air filter sheet (8), and a rubber cap (6) is arranged below the rubber cap pressing plate. A rubber cushion (5) is provided on the valve body.    USE - Safety control device for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables high flexibility of the safety valve, increases service life of the rubber cap and the service life of the safety valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a safety control device.    Air filter sheets (1, 3, 8)    Air filter sheet cover plate (2)    Rubber cap pressing plate (4)    Rubber cushion (5)    Rubber cap (6)    Valve body (7)
NOVELTY - A gap (4) is provided between two adjacent battery cells (1) connected by interconnecting strips (8). The leading-out terminals of each group of battery strings are led out by short bars (2) or long bars (3). The short or long bars are connected with junction boxes mounted at the back end of substrate (5) mounted on a frame.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of solar battery is improved and energy output of battery is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the solar battery.    Battery cells (1)    Short bars (2)    Long bars (3)    Gap (4)    Substrate (5)    Interconnecting strips (8)
NOVELTY - A scarf comprises a scarf foundation fabric, a carbon heating piece (9), a fastener, a connecting wire, and a polymer lithium battery (10). The carbon heating piece is formed by compounding carbon conductive fabric with an environment-friendly polyurethane or vinyl acetate film, and packaging using a nano-bamboo knitted fabric. The carbon heating piece is connected with the polymer lithium battery and a film regulating switch by forming a connecting wire loop. The fastener is sewed in the middle of the scarf foundation fabric and one side of the carbon knitting fabric.    USE - A scarf used for warmth-keeping.    ADVANTAGE - The scarf does not have smell and does not cause pollution, and is keeps warm for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a scarf, comprising preparing a carbon conductive fabric; compounding the carbon conductive fabric using polyurethane or vinyl acetate film at 140-160 degrees C; preparing a carbon heating piece by cutting the compounded carbon conductive fabric, and packaging using a nano-bamboo knitted fabric comprising a nano-bamboo carbon fiber and a hydrophilic terylene fiber; and preparing a scarf heating system comprising a carbon heating piece, a connecting wire, and an intelligent polymer lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the scarf.    Carbon heating piece (9)    Polymer lithium battery (10)
NOVELTY - An internal cushion layer comprises carbon heating sheets, conducting wires made of copper, silver or tinned copper, and polymer lithium battery set. Each carbon heating sheet has carbon conducting fabric which is pressed by polyurethane or vinyl acetate film. The conducting wires are connected in parallel, and connected with anode and cathode of lithium battery set.    USE - Heating cushion for legs, shoulders, stomach, waist and belly.    ADVANTAGE - The cushion can be heated quickly, without generating odor and pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of heating cushion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the multifunctional cushion.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fix groove formed in a reinforcement plate. A bottom side of a bending plate is assembled with an anchoring bolt of a clamping band (20) for fixing a circular substructure (30). A fixed bar is supported in a support bar for fixing a sunlight collection panel (10) in a single body. The substructure is accommodated in the bottom side of the bending plate, and is made of high-density polyethylene material.    USE - Aquatic sunlight collection panel fixing structure for use at a lake and a water reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The site cost of the structure is reduced according to the large-scale sunlight collection panel construction and public works cost. The cost due to consumption of the solar battery is minimized. The structure can obtain the environment-friendly energy from sunlight, without causing environmental contamination. The structure reduces the work burden of a consumer. The structure occupies less installation space. The structure can be constructed in an inexpensive manner. The follow up, maintenance and repair of the structure can be conveniently realized. The structure is light in weight and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an aquatic sunlight collection panel fixing structure.    Sunlight collection panel (10)    Clamping band (20)    Stage (22)    Circular substructure (30)
NOVELTY - A laminated plate is formed by laminating a substrate which generates electricity using sunlight, a magnesium plate containing (in wt.%) binder (15-25), magnesium (75-85), sand (40-60), cement (20-30), and acrylic resin (20-30), sequentially on a glass substrate.    USE - Laminated plate is used for generating electricity from sunlight as a solar energy facility.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated plate is easily installed on the wall of a building.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a carbon-based material, and a platinum-transition metal-chalcogenide active compound which is supported in the carbon-based material. The transition metal is gallium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium and/or gold. The chalcogenide is selenium, sulfur and/or tellurium.    USE - Catalyst for anode and cathode of membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell system (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. Can also be used for direct oxidation fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved activity and selectivity. The poisoning of catalyst is prevented. The performance of membrane-electrode assembly and fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises a carbon-based material, and a platinum-transition metal-chalcogenide active compound which is supported in the carbon-based material. The transition metal is gallium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium and/or gold. The chalcogenide is selenium, sulfur and/or tellurium. The molar ratio of platinum and transition metal in the active compound is 25-100:0-75, and the molar ratio of platinum and chalcogenide is 70-99.5:0.5-30. The carbon-based material is made of graphite, acetylene black, carbon nanotube, carbon nanofiber, carbon nanowire, carbon nanoball, activated carbon, Ketjen black (RTM: carbon black) or Denka black (RTM: carbon black). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst using platinum precursor, transition-metal precursor, chalcogen element-containing compound and solvent.
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a gasket to both sides of an electrolyte membrane supplied continuously. An anode or cathode catalyst layer composition is coated on the region exposed through the punched portion of the gasket. The coated catalyst layer is dried by using several spray nozzles and a gas diffusion layer is adhered on the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer. The catalyst layer coated on the electrolyte membrane is dried. A liquid sealing agent is supplied and the formed assembly is then cut according to specific size.    USE - Method of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced, thereby productivity of the electrode assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus of manufacturing membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The tool has a tray for holding a lithium ion battery whose anode end is adhered with a process cover plate, where the process cover plate is made of insulation material such as plastic, resin plate or rubber wooden plate material. Through holes are uniformly formed in the process cover plate, where diameter of the through holes is matched with an anode of the lithium ion battery.    USE - Lithium ion battery formation tool.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode of the lithium ion battery is covered according to the tool operation and characteristics. The tool is safe, and has high electric performance and good appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery formation tool.
NOVELTY - The panel has a thin heat medium pipe (10) positioned under a rectangular upper plate (20) and a thermal medium (11), where upper plate is injected with aluminum. A bottom plane of a main body (40) includes the heat medium pipe in lengthwise direction. A board (50) utilizes a synthetic resin insulator, and is equipped with the main body fixed with an interval part. The interval part is provided between the main body and the board positioned within side and bottom planes of the pipe, and is filled with heat medium oil (30).    USE - Multi-layer solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The energy absorption efficiency is increased through the heat medium oil being absorbed in the side and bottom planes of the heat medium pipe. The injection of aluminum in the upper plate prevents leakage phenomenon, and the maintenance cost of the panel is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a multi-layer solar panel.    Heat medium pipe (10)    Thermal medium (11)    Upper plate (20)    Heat medium oil (30)    Main body (40)    Board (50)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a substrate (10) made of a polymer plastic, and with a photovoltaic layer (26), which is applied to the substrate for conversion of solar energy to electrical energy. The substrate has integral adhesive closing elements (12) by which the substrate and the solar cell are fixed on a mount device (20) without using tools. The adhesive closing elements are integrally formed with the photovoltaic layer and the substrate, where a coating of an electrically conducting material is applied on a part of a surface of the adhesive closing elements.    USE - Solar cell for use on a motor vehicle body, building facade or garden furniture to convert solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has the integral adhesive closing elements by which the substrate and the solar cell are fixed on the mount device without using tools, so that the solar cell can be manufactured and assembled in an inexpensive manner, and hence the solar electricity can be produced at a reduced cost. The solar cell can be fixed on the mount device in a simple manner, and hence improving functionality and the application of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Flexible substrate (10)    Adhesive closing elements (12)    Mount device (20)    Photovoltaic layer (26)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has a level sensor (42) e.g. ultrasonic sensor, attached to a sensor holder (59) that is connected to an edge of a diaphragm opening (40) by a connecting element (56') formed by a tube. An end opening of the tube is connected to the edge. The holder is mounted on another end opening of the tube so that the tube is fastened over the opening (40) and the sensor is placed at a distance from the opening (40) by supporting pressure prevailing between an outer diaphragm (1) and an inner diaphragm. The tube and the diaphragm (1) are formed from a fabric-reinforced plastic film.    USE - Gas accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The tubular connecting element and the outer diaphragm are formed from a fabric-reinforced plastic film, so that the tubular connecting element and the outer diaphragm can be manufactured at a reduced cost, and weight of the tubular connecting element can be reduced and hence the accumulator can be transported and assembled in a simple manner, and acoustic characteristics of the accumulator can be improved with reduced noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas accumulator.    Outer diaphragm (1)    Diaphragm opening (40)    Level sensor (42)    Tube (16)    Connecting element (56')    Sensor holder (59)
NOVELTY - A seal portion (510) suppresses the leakage of fluid passing between the seal portion and electrolytic membrane (212). The electrolytic membrane has fixing portions (218) and a convex portion (212c) that is formed in gap between the fixing portions.    USE - Fuel cell of solid polymer type. Can also be use in solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, solid oxide electrolyte type fuel cell, phosphoric acid electrolyte type fuel cell, aqueous alkali solution electrolyte type fuel cell and melting carbonate electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deviation of the position between the seal portion and electrolytic membrane due to various factors like shock and swelling of the electrolytic membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing of seal integral assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (212)    Convex portion (212c)    Anode side diffused layer (216)    Cathode side diffused layer (217)    Fixing portion (218)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a pair of gaskets (170,180) engaged with the peripheral section of an electrolytic membrane (120) from two surfaces of the membrane. The gaskets surrounds a fuel electrode (130) and an air electrode (140) arranged with respect to two surfaces of the electrolytic membrane. The gasket pulls the electrolytic membrane in a surface direction while engaging with the peripheral section of the membrane from two surfaces.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery performance exhibited by the fuel cell is improved by suppressing the formation of wrinkles in four corners of the peripheral section of the electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Electrolytic membrane (120)    Fuel electrode (130)    Air electrode (140)    Gaskets (170,180)
NOVELTY - The battery pack comprises a protective circuit board (12) which is attached to the top surface of a lithium ion secondary cell (11) through a sealing resin (13). The sealing resin is filled with the corrugated portion provided at the top surface of the lithium ion secondary cell. An external terminal (17) is connected to the protective circuit board.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device such as mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The compact battery pack can be obtained easily. The generation of damage in the battery pack can be reduced by the arrangement of protective circuit board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Lithium ion secondary cell (11)    Protective circuit board (12)    Sealing resin (13)    External terminal (17)    Cover (19)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas (D) is manufactured by modifying raw material for postscript modification with modifier (2) and mainly consists of hydrogen gas (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO), introducing reformed gas (B) into transformer (3), denaturing CO in reformed gas to H2 which obtains hydrogen rich conversion gas (C), removing CO in conversion gas by absorbing conversion gas through CO removal apparatus (4) containing CO adsorber filled with CO adsorption agent, and reproducing off gas from CO adsorber which is made to merge source gas and used as raw material for modification.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen gas for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be used for maximum effectiveness of chemical energy for removed carbon monoxide and maintains hydrogen purification cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the hydrogen gas manufacturing process for fuel cells.    Modifier (2)    Transformer (3)    CO removal apparatus (4)    Reformed gas (B)    Conversion gas (C)    Hydrogen gas (D)
NOVELTY - The solar cell device has an optical elastomer material overlying surface region of photovoltaic strip (105). The interfaces are provided within vicinity of optical elastomer material. The particles having predetermined dimension is overlaid on surface region of photovoltaic strip and optical elastomer material to define spacing between surface region and optical concentrating element. The interfaces which are free from gaps are provided to form continuous optical interface from the side of optical concentrating element to photovoltaic strip.    USE - Solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interfaces which are free from gaps are provided to form continuous optical interface from the side of optical concentrating element to photovoltaic strip, the solar cell device can be handled easily and the cost of the solar cell device can be reduced. The reliable solar cell device which can withstand environmental conditions can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar cell structure.    Solar cell structure (10)    Back cover (101)    Photovoltaic strip (105)    Encapsulating material (115)    Front cover (121)
NOVELTY - The cigarette has a filter tip inserted into a cavity whose inner wall is provided with air inlets, where an inner side of the cavity is provided with heating wires, and a check ring for preventing tobacco juice. The cavity and a rod are connected by screw threads, and a copper-core pointer passes through a lower mould and connected with a silicone gasket. A pointer corner bracket corresponds to the copper-core pointer, and is fixed to a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) board to be connected with anode and cathode of a battery respectively.    USE - Electronic cigarette.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an electronic cigarette.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery jar arranging box comprising a cover plate (1). A U-shaped clamp wraps a lower part of the battery jar arranging box. A grim lock is provided with a straight beam (10). The cover plate of the battery jar arranging box is welded into B- shaped square frame by two sections of angle steel parts (2) and three sections of flat sheets (3). A frame is pivoted with sheet iron part (4) and tightly covered on a pedal part of an electric bicycle. A hinge chain is welded at angle steel parts on two sides of the cover plate of the battery jar arranging box.    USE - Theft proof device for a plastic battery jar of an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The U-shaped clamp wraps the lower part of the battery jar arranging box, so the device ensures that the plastic battery jar arranging box is not stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a theft proof device.    Cover plate (1)    Angle steel parts (2)    Flat sheets (3)    Sheet iron part (4)    Straight beam (10)
NOVELTY - The ring has a slot fixed to a jack of a heat collecting tube that is provided in an inner lining, where the inner lining is provided inside a water tank, and the ring is made of rubber. An outer-diameter surface of the ring is provided with the slot, where an inner diameter of the ring seals an outer layer of the heat collecting tube. The inner diameter of the ring is provided with another slot for intensifying the sealability to the heat collecting tube.    USE - Insulating sealing ring for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The ring is simple in structure, convenient to manufacture and mount, and the sealability of the ring is greatly increased. Insulation of the inner lining of the water tank is intensified, and the ring improves quality of the insulation of the solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an insulating sealing ring.
NOVELTY - The device has a needle hooking member (20) equipped in a leading end of a body portion (10). A handle part (30) is equipped in a back end of the body portion. An LED lamp (40) is provided within a lamp fixture (50). A battery (60) is mounted inside the handle part. An off switch (70) is equipped in the handle part, and electrically connects the battery and the LED lamp. A lid part is assembled in a fixing unit. A seat (71) covers top of the off switch, and is adhered to the handle part, where the lamp fixture is made of plastic material.    USE - Device for removing a fish hook.    ADVANTAGE - The LED lamp can be installed in a simple manner. The device has low manufacturing cost, and can be manufactured easily. The LED lamp is provided within the lamp fixture, thus preventing lifetime reduction of the device. The device facilitates convenient removal of the fish hook during night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fish hook removal device.    Body portion (10)    Needle hooking member (20)    Handle part (30)    LED lamp (40)    Lamp fixture (50)    Battery (60)    Off switch (70)    Seat (71)
NOVELTY - The system has a front operative surface converting solar radiation into energy. A rear surface is equipped with connection units for transmitting the energy to an electric system. Electronic devices (26, 26', 26'', 26''') are integrated with solar panels (10, 10', 10'', 10''') and electrically connected to the connection units at an outlet of the solar panels. An electronic component i.e. microprocessor, interrupts the supply of energy produced by the solar panels and sends the energy through the connection units towards the electric system.    USE - Antitheft system for a photovoltaic type solar panel installed in a roof of a building and on a ground.    ADVANTAGE - The system is economical and is produced and installed easily. The behavior of the solar panel is not modified and the electronic devices are provided with reduced dimensions, and the energy from the solar panel is not reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for installation of an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an antitheft system.    Solar panels (10, 10', 10'', 10''')    Inverter (18)    Electronic devices (26, 26', 26'', 26''')    Remote management centre (28)    Electric line (30)
NOVELTY - The machine has a handle (5) and a brush barrel (11) placed in a brush barrel box (1). A lower part of the barrel is located in an opening at a lower part of the box. An electric motor (4) is provided with storage batteries (3) and connected with a switch (7). A speed reducing mechanism (10) is connected with a drive gear (9) that is equipped on the motor. The mechanism is connected with an output gear (12), which is coaxial with the barrel. Rubber brushes (15) and metal brushes (14) are arranged in a staggered way on a surface of the barrel.    USE - Cleaning machine for cleaning an advertising paper on a wall.    ADVANTAGE - The machine utilizes the electric motor to drive the brush barrel to clean the advertising paper on the wall in rolling and brushing mode, and the brush barrel utilizes the rubber brushes and metal brushes arranged in the staggered way, thus improving the cleaning result without damaging wall surfaces. The machine is simple in structure and convenient to use with better results.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cleaning machine.    Brush barrel box (1)    Storage battery (3)    Electric motor (4)    Handle (5)    Switch (7)    Drive gear (9)    Speed reducing mechanism (10)    Brush barrel (11)    Output gear (12)    Metal brush (14)    Rubber brush (15)
NOVELTY - The window has a solar photovoltaic generator fixed on an outer surface of a rolling door window body. The solar photovoltaic generator, a storage battery set, a control device and the rolling door window body are orderly connected with each other. A network control device is connected with the storage battery set. Solar photovoltaic battery panels are connected with an end of a reverse charging resisting diode. A microcontroller is connected with a power source module, and an electromagnetic relay is connected with a rolling door window body.    USE - Solar integrated rolling door window for use in home.    ADVANTAGE - The window supplies natural energy power such as solar energy for house load, thus reducing dependence on non-renewable energy such as petroleum and coal, preventing energy crisis, and protecting atmospheric environment. The window converts alternating current of the commercial power electric network into direct current for house load for use at night and in rainy days or during requirement of larger power utilization load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar integrated rolling door window.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power supply has a shell provided with a cellular phone base and a back shell, and a rechargeable polymer lithium battery and a control circuit board installed in the back shell. A charge interface male connector is placed on the cellular phone base, and the back shell is placed with a charge interface female base. The charge interface male connector and the charge interface female base are connected with the control circuit board. An indicator lamp is installed on the cellular phone base and connected with the control circuit board.    USE - Portable mobile power supply for a cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply provides convenience for charging the cellular phone when the phone is in low battery and in occasion without commercial power, or the battery is invalid. The power supply is small in size, light in weight and convenient to carry. The supply enables the cellular pone to be utilized even if being charges. The battery in the power supply can be easily changed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable mobile power supply for a cellular phone.
NOVELTY - The roof covering (1) has a set of roof panels (2) arranged on a roof support construction, where the roof panels are roof tile or roof stone formed of argil, cement bonded material or plastic. A solar module unit is formed on an electrical solar module (3) i.e. thin flexible solar module, at an outer side of the covering. The electrical solar module is fixed on outer surfaces of the roof panels in a direct manner or over an intermediate or support sections. A support made of metal or plastic is mechanically attached at the covering.    USE - Electrical solar module i.e. thin flexible solar module, integrated roof covering for use at building roof to generate electrical energy from light or solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical solar module is fixed on outer surfaces of the roof panels in the direct manner or over the intermediate or support sections, thus avoiding formation of inter-space between the solar module and upper or lower surfaces of the roof panels and avoiding storage of water or moisture in the inter-space, and hence preventing the solar module from freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating a simplified partial representation of a roof covering of building roof on roof panels.    Roof covering (1)    Roof panels (2)    Electrical solar module (3)
NOVELTY - Laminated glass with ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer intermediate layer is manufactured by arranging first resin sheet to cover the whole surface of glass panel, arranging second glass panel to cover the whole surface of first resin sheet, arranging resin spacers consist of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer between first resin sheet and second glass panel, heating while discharging air between first and second glass panels to melt the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, cooling to solidify and pasting glass panels together. The diameter of the inscribed circle of resin spacer is 1-50 mm.    USE - Manufacture of laminated glass for solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Laminated glass has excellent external appearance without bubbles and can be manufactured with sufficient productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of laminated body before adhesion.    1st Glass panel (1)    First resin sheet (2)    Resin spacer (3)    Second resin sheet (4)    Second glass panel (5)    Laminated body (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a discharge flow path for oxidation gas and effluent water discharged from a fuel cell (10) i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell. A vaporization apparatus (510) is provided in the path for vaporizing the water in the path. A back pressure valve (500) is provided between the cell and the apparatus. A dew point hygrometer (520) i.e. electrostatic capacitance type dew point hygrometer, is positioned lower than the apparatus. A control unit (60) controls another back pressure valve to reduce a target backing pressure when an output of the cell increases.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system, for an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a phosphoric acid fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The vaporization apparatus is provided in the discharge flow path for vaporizing the effluent water in the discharge flow path, and the back pressure valve is provided between the fuel cell and the vaporization apparatus, thus suppressing the pressure fluctuation inside the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Control unit (60)    Back pressure valve (500)    Vaporization apparatus (510)    Dew point hygrometer (520)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The sheet contains polyelectrolyte emulsion whose volume average particle diameter is calculated in a range of 100 nanometers - 200 micrometers, by a dynamic-light scattering method, where the polyelectrolyte emulsion contains hydrocarbon type-polymer electrolyte. Catalyst layers (18a, 18b) contain catalyst ink consisting of catalyst substances, and are laminated on a support base material. The catalyst ink is coated on the support base material to form a coating film on the support base material.    USE - Catalyst layer sheet for use during manufacturing process of a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed). Can also be used for a cell direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet can prevent the generation of a crack and sufficiently prevent generation of inferior transfer when transferring to a polymer electrolyte membrane, thus enabling high electric power generation performance of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method for a catalyst layer sheet    (2) a manufacturing method for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)    Ionic-conduction film (12)    Catalyst layers (14a, 14b)    Gas diffusion layers (16a, 16b)    Separators (18a, 18b)    Membrane-electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The cell has electrolytic membrane which consists of solid polymers, where both sides of the electrolytic membrane are arranged with a pair of a catalyst layer. Gas diffusion layers (2A, 2C) are arranged in an outer side of a related catalyst layer. Separators (3A, 3C) are arranged in the outer side of related gas diffusion layers, and form a gas flow path between the related gas diffusion layers. The gas diffusion layer comprises a low thermal conductivity part.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a cation-exchange-resin film.    ADVANTAGE - The cell reduces the catalyst layer and the moisture content in the electrolytic membrane, and suppresses the flooding in the catalyst layer and the electrolytic membrane. The cell suppresses the drying up in the electrolytic membrane, and improves the electric power generation performance in the high electric current region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Gas diffusion layers (2A, 2C)    Separators (3A, 3C)
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple battery cells (1) accommodated in a housing (2), and a flexible member i.e. rubber (11), arranged so that surfaces of the battery cells accommodated in the housing are touched in the pack. A press material (4) is attached to the housing to press the battery cells on the flexible member in one direction, where thickness of the press direction of the flexible member or the press material changes with arrangement positions of the battery cells. A bush (5) is arranged in a position in which the press material is attached to the housing.    USE - Battery pack for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively fixes multiple battery cells to the housing by applying uniform force when the thickness of the press direction of a flexible member or a press material is adjusted. The press displacement of the flexible member is restricted to stop excessive force applied to battery cells, thus rationalizing the fixing of the battery cell to the housing, when the press material is fixed to the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (1)    Housing (2)    Press material (4)    Bush (5)    Rubber (11)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode (23), negative electrode (24) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains halogenated cyclo carbonyl compound (1-4) having halogen bonded with alpha -position of carbonyl group.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristic, cyclic characteristic, and reduced thermal expansion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains halogenated cyclo carbonyl compound of formulae (1-4) having halogen bonded with alpha -position of carbonyl group.    X=fluorine, chloride or bromine;    R1=3-10C alkylene;    R2=1-2C alkylene;and    Y1-Y3=H, halogen (preferably chlorine) or nitrile.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Winding electrode material (20)    Positive electrode lead (21)    Negative electrode lead (22)    Positive electrode (23)    Negative electrode (24)
NOVELTY - A catalyzed combustion device (70) warms up a fuel cell stack (10) by combustion of hydrogen and oxidizing agent supplied from compressor (31). The waste gas piping (34a,65a,65b) discharges the waste gas of catalyzed combustion device. A downstream control valve (65) that permits flow of gas from the catalyzed combustion device and blocks gas flow into the combustion device, closes the piping after discharge of waste gas.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in electric vehicle, domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of gas into the catalyzed combustion device is prevented reliably by providing the downstream control valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Waste gas piping (34a,65a,65b)    Upper control valve (63)    Downstream control valve (65)    Catalyzed combustion device (70)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel fluorine-containing compound is used for polymer (claimed) for semiconductor component, electronic component and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing compound provides polymer having high solvent solubility. The polymer provides component having excellent water repellent property, oil repellency, transparency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing compound of formula (1) is new.    X=hydrogen or fluorine;    m,n=0-3;    m+n=1-4;    Y'=H or 1-12C monovalent saturated hydrocarbon;    Z=H or -C(O)O-Q-NHSO2-Rf;    Q=2-6C bivalent saturated hydrocarbon;and    Rf=2-12C monovalent fluorine-containing saturated hydrocarbon or 2-12C ether.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate is provided with bipolar plate edges (404) and a tip portion (410) is formed at the edge portion. A channel exit opening (406) is formed at reactant channel (408) at the tip portion for allowing the flow of the liquid water. The bipolar plate is made from plastic or metal.    USE - Bipolar plate for use in conjunction with fuel cell for electrical vehicular power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid water is removed from areas of the reactant channel and manifold wall for allowing free flow of the gas, so that the stability and performance of the fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Angled facet (402)    Bipolar plate edge (404)    Channel exit opening (406)    Reactant channel (408)    Tip portion (410)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has a base portion for holding a diode, heat sink, connection point and channel of an output module (12) connected to an input module (14) through an electrically conductive cable (70). The modules are secured to the edge of photovoltaic (PV) arrays (16,18) and are in electrical communication with each other.    USE - Electrical connector for interconnecting photovoltaic (PV) arrays.    ADVANTAGE - The problems related to the edge placement location of electrical connector on PV arrays are solved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrical connector.    Electrical connector (10)    Output module (12)    Input module (14)    PV arrays (16,18)    Cable (70)
NOVELTY - A force multiplying mechanical system has an assembly of impact wheels (13) connected to a drive shaft, an assembly of levers (15), and a gear rack (17) located on the levers and opposite from the impact wheels to mesh with the gear (21) of a ratchet assembly (20) coupled to an output shaft. The drive shaft is connected to a motor through a gear train. When in operation, the wheels rotate with the drive shaft to provide impact to the levers, which in turn causing the gear rack to oscillate and act on the ratchet assembly to cause a multiplication of force.    USE - Force multiplying mechanical system for multiplying force of motor e.g. electric motor powered by batteries or by electrical network.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces system noise, by coating contact region between impact wheels and levers with sound insulation material e.g. rubber. All parts e.g. impact wheels, rotating on axles e.g. drive shaft, are provided with bearings, minimizing friction. Substantial force multiplication can be achieved in less cumbersome manner, by preferably maintaining lengths of levers used and by preferably providing linkage between levers using control tie rod and fixing lever fulcrums to supports connected to frames. Multiplying force of motor also leads to significant gain or increase in horsepower output of motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a force multiplying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a force multiplying mechanical system.    Impact wheels (13)    Levers (15)    Gear rack (17)    Ratchet assembly (20)    Gear (21)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sheet has a back sheet (1), a plastic front sheet (5) and a solar cell circuit (3) provided between the back sheet and the plastic front sheet. The plastic front sheet has a light receiving surface (a) and a surface (b) adjacent to the solar cell circuit, the surface (b) has a surface texture to improve light trapping property.    USE - Solar cell sheet is used for electrical water oven, electrical car and satellite device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sheet has excellent sunlight trapping efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparation of solar cell sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell sheet.    Back sheet (1)    Packaging material layers (2,4)    Solar cell circuit (3)    Front sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (740) has an anode electrode layer and cathode electrode layer. The adhesive and anode gas diffusion layer are coupled to the anode electrode layer. An ion exchange membrane such as Nafion (RTM: membrane manufactured by Dupont) is coupled to gas diffusion layer and adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer which is in turn connected to the cathode electrode layer. The fuel stack comprises these layers stacked together. The anode and cathode comprises gold formed on titanium or aluminum layer.    USE - Fuel cell stack of power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flexible fuel stack is obtained by stacking different layers with retentive adhesion. The reaction rate of the water vapor and hydrogen fuel is regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the top of the power generator.    Hydride (705)    Conductor layer (710)    Fuel cell stack (740)    Container (745)    External cathode electrode (750)
NOVELTY - The panel (1) has a light source e.g. bi-colored display LED (2), drown in optically conductive resin (10) and carried by a printed circuit board (3), which maintains the LED in preset position relative to a display surface (11) of the panel during manufacturing of the panel. A power supply is ensured via conductive wires by a photovoltaic cell based solar panel integrated with the panel. The wires are allowed to drown in the resin and mounted in series with a magnetic stirring bar and a contact blade switch i.e. Reed relay. An optical fiber is raised to be deformable by pressure on the resin.    USE - Optical display panel for being fixed to a wall in a building corridor or passage in a public place e.g. hotel or restaurant, for displaying signaling information in the form of text or images to indicate a direction. Uses include but are not limited to reach a room of the restaurant or hotel, a telephone booth, a reception or zones offering services.    ADVANTAGE - The light source e.g. bi-colored LED, is drown in the optically conductive resin, thus facilitating effective maintenance and mechanical protection of the LED, and permitting the light source to effectively display different types of information in the form of text or image. The power supply is ensured through the conductive wires by the photovoltaic cell based solar panel integrated with the panel, thus permitting the panel to function in an autonomous manner. The configuration of the reed relay permits the panel to be reloaded in case of passenger defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an optical display panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an optical display panel with representation of a display LED.    Optical display panel (1)    Bi-colored display LED (2)    Printed circuit board (3)    Integrated circuits (4)    Optically conductive resin (10)    Display surface (11)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of an electrode containing a carbon material which is formed by heating a hydroxyl-containing compound (1) or a baked product of hydroxyl-containing compound at 200-3000 degrees C, in an inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as sodium ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable personal computer, mobile telephone and portable audio instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used consists of an electrode containing a carbon material which is formed by heating a hydroxyl-containing compound (1) or a baked product of hydroxyl-containing compound at 200-3000 degrees C, in an inert gas atmosphere. The hydroxyl-containing compound is of formula (1).    R=1-12C hydrocarbon, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, aryloxy, sulfonyl, halogen, nitro, thioalkyl, cyano, carboxyl, amino, or amide bonded with hydrocarbon;    R'=H or methyl, preferably H;and    n=3, 5 or 7.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: electrode containing carbon material; and #manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (2) useful in a lithium ion secondary battery, comprises a collector, and a mixture layer formed on the collector and containing a polyacrylonitrile based resin-containing binder and an active material. The polyacrylonitrile resin is crosslinked and carbonized, and is a copolymer with an acrylate. The active material is provided with a coating layer composed of an oxide containing lithium and nickel and/or manganese on a part of a composite oxide particle that contains lithium and cobalt.    USE - The positive electrode is useful in a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), which is useful in information electronic devices such as mobile phones, video cameras and laptop personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode has high discharge capacity per unit volume and excellent pliability and flexibility, and is excellent in adhesion of a positive electrode mixture, which does not peel apart from a collector thus capable of enhancing cycle properties of a lithium ion secondary battery and attaining high energy density by increasing a charge upper limit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Hollow columnar battery can (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Insulating plates (5, 6)    Battery lid. (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a water inlet communicating with a pump inlet. An electrically-actuated water valve has a water valve inlet coupled to an accumulator outlet and a water valve outlet. A water gun barrel (20) is coupled to the water valve outlet and a trigger is coupled to a water valve control input. The pump draws water through a water inlet from a water environment. The water gun barrel discharges the water to an accumulator through the pump by activating a trigger, when the pressure in the accumulator falls below a predetermined pressure level.    USE - Water toy apparatus i.e. buoyant water gun toy, for use by a child and an adult.    ADVANTAGE - The water gun barrel discharges the water to the accumulator through the pump by activating the trigger, when the pressure in the accumulator falls below the predetermined pressure level such that a continuous stream of the water can be provided. The apparatus minimizes the physical effort required by a user so as to operate a water gun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a water gun assembly in a water toy.    Water toy (10)    Water gun assembly (11)    Upper portion (12)    Lower portion (14)    Water gun barrel (20)    Handles (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing a resin film (9) in a removal liquid (411) which is stored in a remover solution bath (41) of removal device (4). The removal liquid is continuously provided to the plated layer of the resin film. A light irradiation unit (42) is used for irradiating light to the resin film in the removal liquid, so as to accelerate the removal of the template agent from the plated layer of the resin film.    USE - Additive removal method for use in plating system (claimed) used for manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The template agent can be removed from the plating layer of the resin film efficiently without increasing manufacturing cost of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) additive removal apparatus; and    (2) plating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Removal device (4)    Resin film (9)    Remover solution bath (41)    Light irradiation unit (42)    Removal liquid (411)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte membrane has a proton conductive material (100) in which hollow inorganic fine particles (2) having through-holes on the surface of the hollow inorganic fine particles are filled with an electrolyte resin (1) and a non-proton conductive polymer. The electrolyte resin within the inorganic fine particles has silicon-oxygen structure. The inorganic fine particles contain silica, silsequioxane or zeolite.    USE - Electrolyte membrane is used for fuel cell for portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell formed using the electrolyte membrane has excellent proton conduction capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the powdered proton conductive material.    Electrolyte resin (1)    Inorganic fine particles (2)    Proton conductive material (100)
NOVELTY - The circuit board (30) comprises a multi-layered structure provided with the lower and upper insulating layers which are formed over and under a wiring. The wiring is made of copper or nickel and is included with terminal units. One end of upper insulating layer is connected between the ends of terminal unit and lower insulating layer.    USE - Flexible printed circuit (PC) board for use in battery pack (claimed) of hand-held phone. Can also be used in camera, computer, video/audio device, camcorder, printer, thin film transistor-LCD, satellite system and medical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of crack in the terminal units and degradation of board due to deformation in tensile strength can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of using flexible printed circuit board; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the flexible PC board.    Protection circuit boards (10,20)    Flexible PC board (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a reformer (3) generating hydrogen gas containing reformate gases from hydrogen containing fuel e.g. diesel, and oxygen containing oxidizer. A fuel cell (2) e.g. solid oxide fuel cell, generates electric current by converting reformate gas serving as anode gas into oxygen gas containing cathode gas. An oxidizer supply device (24) supplies oxidizer for the reformer and has an oxidizer line (25) and a conveying device (26). A recirculation line (28) is attached to an exhaust line (12) discharging from the fuel cell and to upstream of the conveying device to the oxidizer line.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), proton transportation membrane fuel cell and polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, system for use in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation line is attached to the exhaust line discharging from the fuel cell and to upstream of the conveying device to the oxidizer line, thus enabling the conveying device to suck both oxidizer gas and anode exhaust gas and to supply the reformer, enabling the reformer to be built in a compact manner, avoiding admission of hot anode exhaust gases into the conveying device and enabling realization of preliminary heating of the oxidizer gas. The design of the system enables temporal reduction of warming-up phase of the reformer, thus increasing energetic efficiency of the reformer and fuel cell system and reducing manufacturing cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highly simplified, schematic connection diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Reformer (3)    Exhaust line (12)    Oxidizer supply device (24)    Oxidizer line (25)    Conveying device (26)    Recirculation line (28)
NOVELTY - The roof-construction has a photovoltaic module (1) including solar cells (2) i.e. thin film solar cell, and an absorber layer (5) arranged between a top electrode (3) and a back electrode (4). A layer thickness of the solar cells includes a total thickness of maximum 100 micrometer. The solar cells electrically connected with each other are embedded at an upper side (6) facing the sun, and at a lower side (7) lying opposite to the upper side, for forming a solar foil (10) in flexible plastic (8). The solar foil is attached on a body of a roof of a motor vehicle.    USE - Solar roof-construction for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The construction is designed such that the construction is installed in the motor vehicle in simple manner, effective reduction of fuel consumption is achieved, and aerodynamics of the motor vehicle is not impaired even when the solar cells are provided with high efficiency. The construction is secured from environmental impact, thus allowing the motor vehicle to pass through a wash line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of two photovoltaic modules with three solar cells in a solar roof-construction.    Photovoltaic module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Top electrode (3)    Back electrode (4)    Absorber layer (5)    Upper side (6)    Lower side (7)    Flexible plastic (8)    Solar foil (10)
NOVELTY - The filter has a form-rigid closed frame (1) made of light metal, and a filter screen (5) made from steel wires or aspire steel and high strength plastic fiber. The filter screen is clamped in the frame and includes a robust edge strip (8) in a region of a substrate and/or solar cell edges, where the edges of the substrate and/or a solar cell substrate (7) are covered during a printing process. A resistant material of the robust edge strip fills messes free space of the filter screen. The robust edge strip covers a lateral of the substrate.    USE - Precision filter for a screen printing e.g. solar cell printing (claimed) and polymer paste printing.    ADVANTAGE - The filter screen includes the robust edge strip in the region of the substrate and/or solar cell edges, where the edges of the substrate and/or solar cell are covered during the printing process, thus avoiding the damage of the filter screen or the structured metal template during printing of a number of large sharp-edged substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a precision filter for a screen printing for printing on a solar cell.    Form-rigid closed frame (1)    Filter screen (5)    Panel (6)    Solar cell substrate (7)    Robust edge strip (8)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (10) has a gas chamber (12) separated from a hydraulic area (16) by a separator (14). The separator is movable by a gas pressure available in the gas chamber in a gas pressure direction directed towards the hydraulic area. A powering element (24) formed as an elastomer body is arranged in the hydraulic area, where the powering element comprises a receiving space (26) for a hydraulic fluid. The powering element is formed by a spring e.g. metallic spring, by a foam material or by a piston.    USE - Gas spring accumulator for changing a hydraulic pressure of a suspension device in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The powering element formed as the elastomer body is arranged in the hydraulic area, so that the space utilization of the accumulator is improved. The accumulator is designed in such a manner that it is installed in an easy manner and utilized in a compact manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas spring accumulator.    Gas spring accumulator (10)    Gas chamber (12)    Separator (14)    Hydraulic area (16)    Powering element (24)    Receiving space (26)
NOVELTY - An organic electrolyte solution comprises a lithium salt, an organic solvent containing high permittivity solvent, and a silane-based compound (1).    USE - Organic electrolyte solution is used for lithium battery (claimed) for portable electronic devices such as video camera, mobile phone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte solution provides lithium battery having cyclic property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic electrolyte solution comprises a lithium salt, an organic solvent containing high permittivity solvent, and a silane-based compound of formula (1).    m,n=1-30;and    R1-R8=H, halogen, hydroxyl, carboxyl, amino, cyano, or (un)substituted (1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 2-20C alkenyl, 2-20C alkynyl, 6-30C aryl, 7-30C arylalkyl, 7-30C alkylaryl, 1-20C heteroalkyl, or 4-30C heteroaryl).
NOVELTY - Secondary battery comprises positive electrode (11), negative electrode (12) including anode active material layer formed on negative electrode current collector, electrolyte, and laminate-film casing. The electrolyte includes non-aqueous solvent with cyclic carbonic ester (80-100%); electrolyte with electrolyte salt (0.8-1.8 mol/kg); anode active material layer having polymer with repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride; and peel strength between anode active material layer and negative electrode current collector at greater than or equal to 4 mN/mm.    USE - Secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery when used or produced under high temperature environment, the anode active material layer is prevented from peeling off and/or flaking off from negative electrode current collector, thus maintaining excellent battery properties including high battery capacity and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Secondary battery comprises positive electrode (11), negative electrode (12) including anode active material layer formed on negative electrode current collector, electrolyte, and laminate-film casing. The electrolyte includes non-aqueous solvent with cyclic carbonic ester (80-100%); electrolyte with electrolyte salt (0.8-1.8 mol/kg); anode active material layer having polymer with repeating units derived from vinylidene fluoride; and peel strength between anode active material layer and negative electrode current collector at greater than or equal to 4 mN/mm as measured after immersing anode active material layer into solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the construction of the battery element in secondary battery.    Positive and negative electrode terminals (2a, 2b)    Bonding films (3a, 3b)    Battery element (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - The lamp has upper and lower covers between which a printed circuit board (PCB), a LED, a solar battery and a lithium polymer battery are located. A silica gel is filled between lower cover and PCB having single control chip such as PIC16F883 chip for controlling charging/discharging of lithium polymer battery and LED work current. The PCB and solar battery are sealed and fixed on lower cover by glue containing mixture of soft Dinitrol 517A/B glue materials (RTM: 2-component polyurethane adhesive). The covers are bonded through S-117B (RTM: glue).    USE - Solar street lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp utilizes mono-crystal silicone chip with high photoelectric transformation efficiency to charge the battery and automatically control the lamp according to the weakness of light. The lamp has good quake-proof, pressure-proof, water-proof, and UV resistant abilities, adapts to bad work environment and works for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the solar street lamp.
NOVELTY - The solar heating system has a cell rotating unit (140) with a crank, which rotates an endothermic cell. A crank driver runs crank among multiple endothermic cells. The crank driver is a frame with upper frame (121) and a sub frame (123) which is separately placed parallel to each other. A heat cycling medium (131) collects the heat energy in the endothermic cell. A heat cycling pipe (133) is connected to heat storage tank that circulates the heat cycling medium.    USE - Solar heating system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat cycling pipe is connected to heat storage tank that circulates the heat cycling medium, and hence ensures improved performance and simple handling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar heating system.    Upper frame (121)    Sub frame (123)    Heat cycling medium (131)    Heat cycling pipe (133)    Cell rotating unit (140)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100) has a center connecting member (160) that is bound through a central zone, and end plates (150) whose end part is positioned in an outer girth of an aggregate fuel cell stack, where the end plates are laminated with outer ring connecting member generating parts (110). An outer ring connecting member (170) applies joint pressure on a center of the stack. A body portion spreads toward a constant over length according to a laminating direction of the aggregate fuel cell stack. The center connecting member comprises a bolt and a nut.    USE - Fuel cell such as oxidation fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell, stack.    ADVANTAGE - The center connecting member is installed in the central zone of the stack by applying high fastening force, so that the outer girth of the stack regulates the minute tightening dispersion by using the outer ring connecting member. The fuel cell stack has small total volume, and improves output of power per unit volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Outer ring connecting member generating part (110)    End plate (150)    Center connecting member (160)    Outer ring connecting member (170)
NOVELTY - The generator has an optical-to-electrical converter (1) arranged in matrix-form towards sunlight incidence direction and formed on surface of floating platform (7). The optical-to-electrical converter has a combined photovoltaic/thermal collector connected with cooling circulation system having controller. The optical-to-electrical converter is installed above the sea level of 3 m or more. The optical-to-electrical converter is electrically connected with electrical network on land in parallel through storage cell.    USE - Solar generator installed on floating platform above water level of river, lake and sea.    ADVANTAGE - The wind wave-resistance stability can be improved and solar generator is manufactured easily at low cost. Since the solar generator is installed near the coastal area, transmission loss of energy can be prevented and transmission line can be lowered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar generator.    Optical-to-electrical converter (1)    Platform bracket (4)    Pipeline (6)    Floating platform (7)    Board (8)
NOVELTY - The heater has outer containers (11) located outside inner containers (10), and an interlayer (6) provided between the inner containers and the outer containers. A top opening of the inner containers is equipped with an inlet connection tube (1), and a cavity of the inner containers is provided with a water layer (14) and a heat absorption material (9) i.e. black plastic bag. A bottle stopper (2) is placed at a bottle jack (13) of the inner containers, where the stopper is made of sponge, plastic or bakelite.    USE - Water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater heats the water by converting light energy into heat energy through the heat absorption material of the inner containers. The heater has low manufacturing cost, easy operation, high thermal efficiency, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water heater.    Inlet connection tube (1)    Bottle stopper (2)    Interlayer (6)    Heat absorption material (9)    Inner container (10)    Outer container (11)    Bottle jack (13)    Water layer (14)
NOVELTY - The cushion has an inner cushion part provided with a carbon heating plate, connecting wire and an intelligent polymer lithium battery pack. The carbon heating plate is made of a carbon conductive fabric, environment-friendly polyurethane and a vinyl acetate thin film via rolling. The carbon heating plate is packaged by a nano-charcoal knitting fabric through sewing. Longitudinal conductive wires in the carbon heating plate are connected to an anode and a cathode of the intelligent polymer lithium battery pack. An outer packaging layer is formed as a bag with fabric.    USE - Multi-purpose soft heating cushion. Uses include but are not limited to a leg, shoulder, stomach, waist and belly.    ADVANTAGE - The cushion is fast in heating and temperature rise, and avoids pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of a multi-purpose soft heating cushion.
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has an electrode assembly formed inside a battery case with a laminated sheet. A metal layer and a resin layer are formed in the laminated sheet. A PTFE layer is coated on a battery cell with a heat sealing. A sealing part of an electrode is formed in an outer circumference of the battery case. An electrode assembly of a battery cell is installed in the battery case. PTFE coating solution (610) is dispersed in acetone or hexane solvent in a form of liquid phase solid particle. The PTFE coating layer is formed with thickness of 5 micrometer to 100 micrometer.    USE - Lithium ion polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile apparatus i.e. cellular phone, notebook, camcorder, electro mobile and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be used as the unit cell of the high power high-capacity battery module so that the moisture penetrated in the battery is prevented, thus enhancing the safety of the battery. The durability and the adhesive strength of the battery are increased. The battery provides high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion polymer battery.    Lithium ion polymer battery (101)    Electrode terminals (400, 410)    Tong (500)    PTFE coating solution (610)
NOVELTY - The tester has a guide mounted on a shaft back plane in order to vertically move a dropping part. A cylinder moves forward and backward in order to support a counter surface of a battery cell. A slider moves forward and backward in order to support one side of the battery cell. A control-display device is provided for storing analyzed result in a database. An acceleration sensor measures vibration of the battery cell shock region. A removable member is provided with a jig. The jig is provided for supporting the slider and the cylinder. A supporting part connects the slider to the jig.    USE - Battery cell e.g. flake type battery cell, angular type battery cell and cylinder structure type battery cell (all claimed), impact tester. Can also be used for a nickel-cadmium cell, hydrogen ion cell, lithium ion battery cell and lithium polymer battery cell to a cellular phone, notebook computer, mobile DVD, miniature personal computer (PC), electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tester improves the accuracy of the testing the impact of the battery cell, so that operation of the tester can be facilitated. The tester drops the battery cell from the predetermined height in order to measure the amount of deformation of the battery cell about impact from outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery cell impact testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cell impact tester.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (30) supplies the condensed water generated by cooling exhaust gases discharged from the fuel treating equipment (2) and fuel cell housing (1) to a water chamber (51) through a flow path (31). The outflow port at the lower end of the flow path is arranged in a portion lower than the level of the condensed water in the water chamber.    USE - Water circulation system for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in residential and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the water circulation system is improved so that mass production of electric power is enabled at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the water circulation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell housing (1)    Fuel treating equipment (2)    Heat exchanger (30)    Water flow path (31)    Water chamber (51)
NOVELTY - A mercury-replacement slow release formulation pasted paper for zinc-manganese dry cell, comprises a double-layer compound substrate paper with a front surface and a back surface that are coated with coating layers; where the coating layers comprises mercury-replacement slow release formulation, modified starch, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and auxiliary agent.    USE - The mercury-replacement slow release formulation pasted paper is useful for zinc-manganese dry cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mercury-replacement slow release formulation pasted paper for zinc-manganese dry cell has good liquid preservation performance and good isolation performance. Moreover, it has good liquid absorption capacity and speed, can satisfy the requirements for better electric performance and mercury elimination of the zinc-manganese dry cell, and solves the problem of ecological damage caused by the mercury pollution.
NOVELTY - A carboxylic acid imide compound (1), is new.    USE - Novel carboxylic acid imide compound is used for dye composition and coloring composite used for luminosity color filter, semi-transmissive color filter and retroreflective element used for electric components such as display panel and solar battery (all claimed). Can also be used for organic thin film transistor and organic light emitting devices.    ADVANTAGE - The carboxylic acid imide compound provides solar cell with excellent energy converting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carboxylic acid imide compound of formula (1), is new.    R=fluorine-substituted 1-20C alkyl, aryl or aralkyl;    A,B',R1-R4,R11-R16=H, 1-20C alkyl, alkoxy, 1-20C alkylsilyl, aryloxy, 6-30C aryl, heteroaryl or halogen;and    C',D'=substituents.    A,B',R1, R2, R3 and R4 optionally forms fused ring with adjacent substituent or forms A-C'/B'-D' or A-D'/B'-C' chemical bond with aromatic compounds of formulae (2, 3 and 4). R11-R16 optionally forms fused ring with adjacent substituents. The alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, aryloxy and alkoxy of A, B', R1-R4 R11-R16 is further substituted with halogen, carbonyl, carboxyl, alkylcarboxyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cyano. The carbon atom of alkyl or alkoxy is substituted with oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or silicon. The alkyl or alkoxy optionally contains carbon-carbon double or triple bond.
NOVELTY - The present invention is characterized that the battery material is manufactured by using the Polymer Seymour R, the water soluble polyvinylalcohol, the burnt alum, the baking soda, the discretization metal, the activated coal powder etc as the manufacturing method of the battery using the nano Polymer Seymour R. battery material, and this and battery. In that way it is made of the battery material having the structural stability by the physical method doing the electrical damage due to the heat generation and explosiveness not have to the batteries by the conventional chemical method and thing including the Polymer Seymour R. 18~60 weight%, the water soluble polyvinylalcohol 18~60 weight%, the burnt alum 0.25~2 weight%, the baking soda 0.25~2 weight%, the discretization metal 6~18 weight% and activated coal powder 6~18 weight%. Produces whether it limps or not.The nano Polymer Seymour R, water soluble polyvinylalcohol , discretization metallic species, the spin hole, electron emission.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The source gas is introduced into a reaction chamber (12) holding a plastic film, through the carrier gas. The electric field of high frequency is applied to a power supply electrode (1) in the reaction chamber. The plastic film is conveyed between the power supply electrode and a ground electrode (2) which is installed such that space between the plastic film surface and ground electrode surface changes along the conveyance direction of the plastic film.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas barrier film for substrate of electronic display element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film with high flexibility and high gas barrier property is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production apparatus of gas barrier film; and    (2) gas barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the production apparatus of gas barrier film.    Power supply electrode (1)    Ground electrode (2)    Massflow controller (5)    Carrier gas cylinder (6)    Reaction chamber (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying source gas such as hydrogen, oxygen and argon gas and high frequency electric field in to vacuum reaction chamber (12), using cathode (1), anode (2) and positive electrode (13). The plastic film is conveyed between cathode and anode in interior of chamber. The space provided between surface of plastic film and anode is changed simultaneously with respect to change of impedance of anode. The positive electrode is provided in one end of anode in direction orthogonal to plastic film conveyance direction.    USE - Method for manufacturing gas barrier film for substrate of solar cells for image display apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of damage to the gas barrier film is prevented. The film with high gas barrier property and flexibility is obtained easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of gas barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the production apparatus of gas barrier film.    Cathode (1)    Anode (2)    Vacuum reaction chamber (12)    Positive electrode (13)    Bias electrode (14)
NOVELTY - A separator consisting of porous material is provided with a cool water circulation path of a fuel cell laminate (11). The cool water circulation path is arranged between a fuel gas circulation path and an oxidizing agent gas distribution path. The wash water is supplied through the cool water circulation path such that the water permeates through the separator and discharges through one of the fuel gas circulation path and the oxidizing agent gas distribution path at the time of stop of the electric power generation of the fuel cell.    USE - Washing method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The contaminated fuel cell can be washed at the time of stop of the electric power generation of the fuel cell by discharging the water form separator containing impurities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for washing apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit structure of the fuel cell system comprising the fuel cell washing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell laminate (11)    Heater (19)    Pump (21)    Ion exchange resin (22)    Over flow line (23)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has metal wire (60) wired ranging over battery cells (20) connected in series and attached to cell containers (40). The insulating elements (70) are arranged between the metal wire and cell container. A control device (30) measures the voltage applied to metal wire by the contact of metal wire and container when the insulating element melts or shrinks by heat generation. The cell in which abnormality is generated is detected based on measured voltage value.    USE - Control system of assembled battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of cell in which heat is generated is easily detected using simple structure hence cost is reduced and repair of assembled battery is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of assembled battery control system.    Assembled battery (10)    Cell (20)    Control device (30)    Cell container (40)    Metal wire (60)    Insulating element (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a sealing frame (13) which is provided at the outer periphery of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) plate (11). The fuel electrode side and air electrode side collectors (23a, 23b) are fitted at outer peripheral side of the sealing frame by using a fitting structure.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for use as electric power generating apparatus in e.g. vehicle. Can also be used in aqueous alkali fuel cell stack, phosphoric acid fuel cell stack, molten carbonate fuel cell stack, solid oxide fuel cell stack, direct methanol fuel cell stack, proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack for satellite, spacecraft, and for power window, illuminating device, radio, passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the MEA plate is increased as the stress occurred within the plate is suppressed. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    MEA plate (11)    Sealing frame (13)    Fuel electrode side collector (23a)    Air electrode side collector (23b)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery has non-aqueous electrolyte with positive electrode and negative electrode.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses expansion at the time of storage at high temperatures which maintains charging and discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte rechargeable battery has non-aqueous electrolyte with positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte has compound of formula A(R3)(R4)-C(X)=C(R1)(R2) or R7-B-C(X)=C(R5)-R6, periodic table group 15 or 16 group element, and 17 group element bonded with unsaturated carbon simultaneously.    R1-R5=CmH2m+1-nXn;    m=0-4;    n=0 to 2m+1;    X=group 17 element;    A=group 15 element; and    B=group 16 element.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte composition.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a fuel container (4) accommodating tube-type fuel cell stack (1), and anode electrode at outer peripheral surface. The fuel container has a stirrer for stirring the liquid fuel (7) such as methanol in fuel container, when the liquid fuel is filled in fuel container.    USE - Tube-type fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used in motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid fuel in fuel container is stirred with the stirrer, the fuel can be supplied efficiently to the anode electrode. Hence, the electric power generation performance is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of tube-type fuel cell.    Tube-type fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel container (4)    Tube-type fuel cell (10)    Liquid fuel (7)    Liquid level (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode film has a transparent electrode thin film (12) provided on a transparent film (11) and a metal electrode (13) provided on transparent electrode thin film. The thickness of transparent electrode thin film is 10-400 nanometers. The thickness and width of metal electrode is 1-200 micrometers and 0.01-1.0 millimeters respectively.    USE - Electrode film for single crystal silicon type photoelectric transducer, amorphous silicon type photoelectric transducer and polycrystalline silicon type photoelectric transducer used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be manufactured with low total resistance and high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of solar cell; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of the electrode film.    Transparent film (11)    Transparent electrode thin film (12)    Metal electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) sheet (25) that covers one side portion of the translucent glass substrate (1). A transparent board (22) is attached to the lower surface of substrate through the EVA sheet (21) and a back plate (24) is attached to the upper surface of the substrate through the EVA sheet (23), such that all surfaces of the glass substrate are surrounded by EVA sheets (21,23,25).    USE - Thin film solar cell module for use in electric power generation plant in tropical region and desert region.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the thin film solar cell is improved at low cost by reducing the galvanic corrosion due to permeation of water content through the side portion of the glass substrate. The weather resistance is improved without installing additional component and without performing additional process. The strength and glare-proof effect of the solar cell module are improved without degrading the external appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin film solar cell module.    Glass substrate (1)    Bus-bar electrode (10)    EVA sheets (21,23,25)    Transparent board (22)    Back plate (24)
NOVELTY - The attachment has a retractable transparent heat resistance cone retracted as a drill bit going into an object to be drilled. A rubber buffer is formed on an end of the cone to keep a seal between the drill and the object to be drilled for constantly keeping waste in a retractable cone. The cone is attached to an end of a transparent flexible pipe. Another end of the transparent flexible pipe is attached to a vacuum cleaner to pick up and collect the waste through a nozzle in the retractable cone.    USE - Mk-2 DMHE type drill i.e. electric/battery chargeable drill, attachment for collecting waste material, debris and dust during drilling masonry, brick, plaster, cement, ceiling, concrete and steel lintel (all claimed) of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment is simple to utilize and maintain, provides safety to the user body, and protects the user from falling waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an MK-1 DMHE type drill attachment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an MK-2 DMHE type drill attachment.
NOVELTY - The tempering body comprises the heat carrier tubes that are embedded into a layer (4) of compressed graphite expandate. The heat carrier tubes are connected with a surface of a photoelectric cell layer (1) which is turned away from the solar radiation. The heat carrier tubes flow through a temperature medium (2).    USE - Tempering body for a photovoltaic-module.    ADVANTAGE - The tempering body comprises the heat carrier tubes that are embedded into a layer of compressed graphite expandate, thus ensures an efficient transformation of the radiant energy into the electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminar structure semi-finished product with a layer having a compressed graphite expandate and another layer having a graphite film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tempering body.    Photoelectric cell layer (1)    Temperature medium (2)    Compressed graphite expandate layer (4)    Heat-insulating layer (5)    Lateral heat distribution layer (6)
NOVELTY - The spacing element (1) has bicomponent fiber layers (10,20) made of polyester or polypropylene that are combined with a separating element (4). A side of a separating element faces a positive electrode (2) and other side faces a negative electrode (3).    USE - Spacing element for lead gel battery and lead-acid battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cyclical lifetime and efficiency of the battery are improved. The battery can be manufactured easily without adopting safety measures. The cost of the battery is reduced. The detachment of electrolyte from the electrodes is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lead gel battery; and    (2) lead-acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lead acid battery.    Spacing element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separating element (4)    Fiber layers (10,20)
NOVELTY - The hinge section which is provided in center of busbar (30) has bending sections (31,32) at both side edges of a band plate section. The fusible links of main portions (10,20) are integrally provided on both sides of the hinge section to be linked to fuse circuit. A pair of recessed and projected guides is provided in vicinity of the hinge section in opposed surfaces of the resin housing. The recessed and projected guides are opposed to each other, when the main portions are pivoted and engaged with each other.    USE - Fusible link unit mounted on battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation in the fusible link unit and degradation in water proof quality can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of fusible link unit.    Main portions (10,20)    Busbar (30)    Bending sections (31,32)
NOVELTY - The solar energy system has a photovoltaic cell (20) for receiving light from a non-image concentrator (18) e.g. prism to generate an electrical output. Several spacing nubs of predetermined heights are mounted on mounting surface of non-imaging concentrator. The nubs set a uniform gap between optical assembly (11) and non-imaging concentrator for filling adhesive to secure the non-imaging concentrator with the optical assembly.    USE - Solar energy system for use in fluorescent lighting, incandescent lighting, halogen lighting and spotlight applications.    ADVANTAGE - The non-imaging concentrator is reliably aligned and attached to the solar energy system by using nubs so that the mechanical robustness of the solar energy system is improved at low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of attaching and aligning non-imaging concentrator with integral nubs to photovoltaic cell in solar energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar energy system.    Optical assembly (11)    Entrance aperture (12)    Non-imaging concentrator (18)    Photovoltaic cell (20)    Solar radiation (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a blade (100) with a guide member for guiding a bougie tube, where the blade has a maximum width dimension of 5 to 10 millimeter. The guide member is a channel provided along the length of the blade, where the channel is open along a side of the guide member. A handle (120) is arranged at a proximal end of the device and detachable from the blade, where the blade is formed of an illuminable material and plastic. A flange (130) extends from a distal end of the blade, where the handle includes a light source i.e. LED light source (110), connected to a battery source.    USE - Introducer device for inserting an endotracheal tube into a patient's mouth and throat.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows inserting the endotracheal tube easily into the patient's mouth, and includes the LED light source capable of being lit without utilizing a separate optical channel, hence the device is easily maneuverable. The device is less invasive and cheaper. The blade is made of disposable material, thus saving the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an introducer device system comprising a set of insertion members    (2) a method for introducing an endotracheal tube into an orifice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an introducer device.    Blade (100)    LED light source (110)    Handle (120)    Flange (130)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator (10) comprises container (I) (12) containing aqueous solution of alkaline metal carbonate or bicarbonate, container (II) (13) containing metal hydride and supply unit (15) which is disposed between the containers (I) and (II) to supply the aqueous solution to the metal hydride.    USE - Hydrogen generator used for generating hydrogen gas used in fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte cell, phosphate fuel cell and alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator is safe, has high energy density and hydrogen storage capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydrogen generator.    Hydrogen generator (10)    Housing (11)    Containers (12,13)    Supply channel (14)    Supply unit (15)
NOVELTY - The clothing has a pocket that is formed on the outer surface of a back piece, on which a polymer lithium battery is arranged. A carbon heating sheet is connected to an anode and cathode of the polymer lithium battery through lead wires. The carbon heating sheet is pressed through the carbon conductive fabrics and coupled together by a polyurethane or vinyl acetate material.    USE - Clothing.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the carbon heating sheet can be improved by connecting carbon heating sheet to anode and cathode of polymer lithium battery through lead wires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of waistband.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the clothing.
NOVELTY - The collector has a metal heat-absorbing tube fixed in a vacuum tube, where the vacuum tube is a transparent glass vacuum tube i.e. uncoated vacuum tube. A coated metal heat-absorbing branch tube and a metal water inlet branch tube are placed in the vacuum tube. The metal water inlet branch tube and the coated metal heat-absorbing branch tube are connected with a metal parallel water inlet tube and a metal parallel water outlet tube, respectively. A heat cover is formed by a cover shell and a urethane foaming material, where the cover shell surrounds the urethane foaming material.    USE - Combined solar collector for use in a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is compact and reasonable in structure, convenient to manufacture and maintain, rapid and convenient to install, and inexpensive, and has natural convection, better thermo-siphon effect and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a combined solar collector.
NOVELTY - The tube has a thread end cover (4) utilized with a nozzle screw-thread, a sealing rubber gasket (5) and a homogenous guide tube (6). The tube necks and thread-rolls at an outer wall of an outer tube nozzle by plasticity of a glass to form a nozzle outer screw-thread (3), when the tube is sintered at a nozzle part in high temperature. The thread end cover is reliably and spirally connected with the tube via thread. The thread end cover is integrated or welded with the homogenous guide tube.    USE - Solar vacuum heat-collecting tube.    ADVANTAGE - The tube avoids the non-bearing problem of silica gel sealing, improves the bearing performance of solar system and can realize randomly rapid connection between the tubes and between the vacuum tube and other pipelines. The tube is not inserted in a box so that effective heating length of the tube is completely utilized, the close packing installation of the tube is realized and the effective heat-collecting area is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar vacuum heat-collecting tube.    Vacuum heat-collecting tube outer wall (1)    Vacuum heat-collecting tube inner wall (2)    Nozzle outer screw-thread (3)    Thread end cover (4)    Sealing rubber gasket (5)    Homogenous guide tube (6)
NOVELTY - The water collecting pipe inlet and outlet are provided at the ends of a frame (1). The inlet and outlet are connected with a water collecting pipe interconnected with a hot water pipe (5). The photovoltaic batteries (2) are provided at one end face of a heat collecting plate (3) in the frame. A glass cover plate (4) is arranged on the upper end face of the frame. The transparent glue films made of thermoplastic rubber are positioned in the upper and lower surfaces of the photovoltaic batteries.    USE - Photovoltaic type water heating module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy utilization rate is improved. The structure of the photovoltaic type water heating module is simplified hence the manufacturing cost of the photovoltaic type water heating module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic type water heating module.    Frame (1)    Photovoltaic batteries (2)    Heat collecting plate (3)    Glass cover plate (4)    Hot water pipe (5)
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide contains fine particles having surface coated with cellulose.    USE - Lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide is used for manufacture of non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery comprising the lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide is excellent in safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide. An aqueous solution containing cellulose is mixed with fine particles of lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide and dried to obtain bulk material. The obtained bulk material is pulverized into fine particles, to obtain lithium-containing transition-metal chalcogenide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Electrolyte solution (4)    Battery case (5)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has multiple oblong and curved primary mirrors (1) that are arranged side by side in a parallel manner. The primary mirrors are equipped with a primary mirror holder at a back side. The primary mirror holder is affixed on longitudinal frames at the back side of the primary mirror, where the longitudinal frames have affixed transverse frames.    USE - Solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The primary mirror holder is affixed on longitudinal frames at the back side of the primary mirror, where the longitudinal frames have affixed transverse frames, and hence ensures to hold a primary mirror in a reliable and efficient manner, and ensures to manufacture the solar collector in a cost-effective and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar collector.    Primary mirrors (1)    Absorber tube (2)    Secondary mirror (3)    Shaft end (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow pump, plastic multi-chamber bar plate (18) made of polycarbonate and acryl glass and a contrastable plastic multi-chamber bar plate that is flown by colored exchanger fluid (1, 2). A closed circuit is implemented from a two-way valve to another two-way valve, and from third two-way valve to fourth two-way valve by reversing the two-way valves after a primary circuit is filled with the exchanger fluid. A pressure less operation of the primary circuit is ensured through a collecting container by an open circuit of the exchanger fluid.    USE - Heat recovery system for use in a winter garden, green house and a carpot.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that the draining of the individual chambers of the plastic multi-chamber bar plate is achieved by switching off the flow pump while avoiding overheating of the system. The utilization of the colored exchanger fluid in the plastic multi-chamber bar plate increases the efficiency of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a plastic multi-chamber bar plate.    Exchanger fluid (1, 2)    Connector (3)    Plastic multi-chamber bar plate (18)
NOVELTY - The continuous solar water heating device has a solar water heater assembly installed on an inclined surface of a triangular bracket. The solar water heater assembly has a water inlet channel, water outlet channel and identical water circulating units, connected in series. The water circulating unit has several solar heat-collecting tubes that are connected parallel between upper channel and lower channel. The water is pressurized by passing through heat colleting tubes.    USE - Continuous solar water heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar water heating device has simple and reasonable structure and scientific design so that the heating efficiency is improved. Hot water productivity is increased. The level of the heating circuits can be selected by the user according to the needs. The water can be heated in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar water heating device.
NOVELTY - The method involves washing a substrate made of glass, metal or plastic flexible material, and forming aluminum film electrode on the substrate. The washed substrate is arranged in a vacuum chamber to evaporate the aluminum film and forming a polycrystalline silicon thin film on the substrate by pumping argon gas into the vacuum chamber and controlling the temperature, duty cycle ratio, pressure and magnetic field intensity of the vacuum chamber. An aluminum film and a transparent conductive electrode or comb-shaped electrode are arranged on the thin film.    USE - Method for preparing polycrystalline silicon thin film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the polycrystalline silicon thin film is reduced and crystallinity of the polycrystalline silicon thin film is improved by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowdiagram explaining the process for preparing polycrystalline silicon thin film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The tile (16) has multiple internal buses for serially connecting multiple solar cells, which are arranged at a strengthening clearness resin product i.e. methylmethacrylate. A pair of bus bars connects positive and negative electrodes of the solar cells to outside. A socket is fixed at ends of the bus bars, and another socket is arranged opposite to the former socket. A drainage slope is formed at the upper side of the resin product that hermetically seals the rest elements to stream down dust according to a curved portion formed between side and central parts of the bus bars.    USE - Solar battery tile for a solar cell infrastructure (claimed) that is utilized at an outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - The tile is sealed up with the strengthening clearness resin product into single body, so that the tile has excellent moisture-proof and dustproof, strong shock resistance and excellent light transmission effect. The tile prevents flow of the rainwater flowing into the sockets formed in the side area by building up the drainage slope. The tile is suitable for output characteristic without using specialized construction task including the waterproofing, and easily comprises the solar energy system. The ramp-edge type is formed in the upper side of the strengthening clearness resin product in externally visible and attractive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell infrastructure including solar battery tiles installed in a grid structure on a frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell infrastructure.    Solar battery tile (16)    Codes (20a-20c)    Protective cap (24)
NOVELTY - The heater has a solar water heater part provided with a solar heat collector (1) whose lower part is equipped with a lower water collecting pipe (2). An upper part of a water temperature regulator (14) is equipped with an upper water collecting pipe (9). The upper water collecting pipe is equipped with a polypropylene rod (8). A rocker arm (12) is equipped in an end of the polypropylene rod. An end of the lower water collecting pipe is equipped with a circulating water inlet (3). The rocker arm is connected with the water temperature regulator by a steel wire (10).    USE - Electro-less fully automatic di-functional solar water heater for use in cold area and hot area.    ADVANTAGE - The heater prevents the solar heat collector from being burned out and frost damaged in hot days and cold days.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electro-less fully automatic di-functional solar water heater.    Solar heat collector (1)    Lower water collecting pipe (2)    Circulating water inlet (3)    Polypropylene rod (8)    Upper water collecting pipe (9)    Steel wire (10)    Rocker arm (12)    Water temperature regulator (14)
NOVELTY - The structure has a nickel strip (7) and a smooth nickel strip (8) that are integrally formed on a polymer self-restoring fuse (6), where the nickel strips (7, 8) are respectively led out to two sides of the polymer self-restoring fuse. The nickel strip (7) is bent to an L-shaped nickel strip structure.    USE - Lithium ion battery integrated polymer self-restoring fuse structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple in processing and inexpensive. The nickel strip is integrally formed with a polycyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate (PCT), so that a weak welding and rosin jointing phenomenon caused by a butt welding of the two nickel strips is avoided, and the unstable welding of the nickel strip is fundamentally eliminated under a precondition that an electrical property parameter and the structure assembly are not influenced, and a reliability of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) components is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lithium ion battery integrated polymer self-restoring fuse structure.    Polymer self-restoring fuse (6)    Nickel strips (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has charging electric generators (1) equipped on one side of a transmission axle and coupled with the transmission axle. The charging electric generator is connected to accumulator battery groups and an electric motor in parallel, and is driven by an axial impeller. The charging electric generator is driven by an eccentric impeller with foldable blades or semi circular blades. The eccentric impeller is provided with a sleeve, fixed supports, a rotation axle and a return spring. A decorative cover (7) is provided on an upper end of the charging electric generator.    USE - Automatic charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle does not need precise components, and is easy to maintain. The vehicle saves energy, and has higher charging efficiency and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic charging electric vehicle.    Charging electric generator (1)    Decorative cover (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery connected with a motor that is installed on a vehicle frame. A motor shaft is connected with a rubber rod that is connected with outer side of an outer tire. Middle of the rubber rod is in concave arc shape that is matched with outer outline shape of the outer tire. An outer end of the rubber rod is connected with a spring that is connected to the vehicle frame.    USE - New transmission electric vehicle i.e. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle consumes less motor power, so that the vehicle saves energy. The vehicle has high efficiency and simple structure, and can be independently used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a new transmission electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The lamp has an iron wire rubber coating wire internally provided with two leads and a thick iron wire. A battery box is located at middle of a twisting rope tube. A battery is located in a battery box. A circuit board is located at an end of the battery box. The circuit board comprises a charge-discharge capacitor, a boosted circuit, a current-limiting resistor and a control switch. The charge-discharge capacitor is connected to the battery in parallel. The current-limiting resistor is connected to an LED lamp in series.    USE - Twisting rope lamp. Can also be used as a desk lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp can be wound on neck or waist for lighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a twisting rope lamp.
NOVELTY - The torch has a lamp cap connected to a cylinder that is embedded to a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is utilized as a power supply, and an external surface of the cylinder is fixed to a solar cell panel. An anode output terminal and a cathode output terminal of the solar cell panel are connected to an anode and a cathode of the rechargeable battery. A tail part of the cylinder is equipped with an induction coil (L2) that is connected to the anode and the cathode of the rechargeable battery, where the induction coil is stabilized and rectified by a rectification circuit.    USE - Solar energy electric torch.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery can be easily charged by the solar cell panel and the external inductive charger. The torch has high safety and strong adaptability. The torch is convenient to operate, environment-friendly and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy electric torch.    Induction coil (L2)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a body (10) comprising a lighting tube (6) i.e. high brightness LED, and resistors mounted on a circuit board (8). The circuit board and a reflector panel (9) are mounted in a shell (7). The body is electrically connected with a storage battery (1) of an electric vehicle. A power plug (3) of the electric vehicle is plugged in a battery supply input socket (2) of the storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a plastic plug (4) through a wire (5) and electrically connected with the lamp through the wire.    USE - Emergency lamp for an electric vehicle. Can also be used in a bank, school, hospital and a mall, and during traveling and outdoor activities.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp utilizes the storage battery that can be assembled, charged and carried conveniently. The lamp is simple in structure and convenient to manufacture, and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The lighting time is prolonged, and the power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an emergency lamp.    Storage battery (1)    Battery supply input socket (2)    Power plug (3)    Plastic plug (4)    Wire (5)    Lighting tube (6)    Shell (7)    Circuit board (8)    Reflector panel (9)    Emergency lamp body (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing hydrogen pump operation when electric potential is applied to the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10), by supplying humidified hydrogen to one electrode without supplying oxygen-containing gas to other electrode, so as to allow the flow of hydrogen gas towards the electrode. The power generation of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell is performed at maximum current density.    USE - Method of operating solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of power generation performance is suppressed. Reduction in the time required for aging process of fuel cell is achieved easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aging apparatus for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the aging apparatus.    Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)    Aging apparatus (12)    Direct current power supply (38)    Controller (40)    Humidifier (48)
NOVELTY - A cap assembly (120) at can (130) is provided with cap up (121) electrically connected to electrode assembly (110). A circuit board (122) between cap up and electrode assembly, is provided with circuit pattern (122c) and fiber layer whose woven direction is inclined with respect to length direction of circuit board. A safety vent (123) between circuit board and electrode assembly, is deformed by internal pressure of secondary battery (100) to break circuit board. An insulation gasket (124) is provided to insulate cap up, circuit board and safety vent from can.    USE - Can type secondary battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery and lithium ion battery for portable electronic device such as cellular phone, portable computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the secondary battery can be improved by providing consistent breakdown pressure of circuit board. The installation space and production cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the can type secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Cap assembly (120)    Cap up (121)    Circuit board (122)    Circuit pattern (122c)    Safety vent (123)    Insulation gasket (124)    Can (130)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises pair of end plates (140) facing each other, current generator(s) disposed between end plates comprising membrane electrode assembly (100) including polymer electrolyte membrane, anode and cathode and having effective area ratio of 20-50% to generate electric current through electrochemical reaction of reaction fuel and oxidizer, and current collector(s) (130) disposed between end plate and current generator having elastic structure and comprising metal or metal alloy.    USE - A fuel cell stack for direct methanol fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell or hydrogen fuel cell comprising polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to pollution-free electric vehicles, home power-generation system or power source of portable electronic devices, wireless communication devices, medical appliances, military equipment or space industry equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack has increased clamping pressure that lowers electric resistance, improved performance such as having small degree of voltage drop and large increase of power density with increase of current density and exhibiting higher power without requiring end plate to have large thickness, and improved durability by 800% having effective area ratio of 36% compared to that of having effective area ratio of 72%, thus forming fuel cell suitable for portable use under low temperature and atmospheric pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of unit cell of monopolar-type fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Current collector (130)    End plates (140)    Clamping screws (150)    Convex portion (C)
NOVELTY - An infrared reflective laminate has layer (B) as a base-material layer, a layer (A) stacked on one side of the layer (B), and the layer (C) stacked on the other side of the layer (B). Layer (A) is a colored resin layer having light absorption rate of 10% or less at a wavelength of 800-1400 nm. The layer (B) is a thermoplastic resin layer having dimensional change rate of (-1)-1%, when left at 150 degrees C for 30 minutes. The layer (C) is a colored resin layer having light reflectance of 50% or more at a wavelength of 400-1400 nm.    USE - Infrared reflective laminate is used as back sheet for solar cell used in solar-cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The infrared reflective laminate, has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, water-vapor barrier property, hydrolysis resistance, flexibility, and can reflect infrared light of certain wavelength to prevent heat accumulation even when it has black colored or chromatically colored appearance. The generation of curl of laminate is suppressed. The laminate can be used in sunlight and high temperature for long period of time. Electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell is improved by using the laminate as back sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminate.    Layer A (A)    Layer B (B)    Layer C (C)    Synthetic resin film (D1)    Thin-film layer (D2)    Solar cell (S)
NOVELTY - The tent has circular arc-shaped rubber air tubes (1), and an inflatable hole (11) installed at a base pin of one of the circular arc-shaped rubber air tubes. A rubber magnetic stripe (12) is installed in a direction of the circular arc-shaped rubber air tubes towards a tent cloth, where the rubber magnetic stripe is provided with south (S) magnetism. Another rubber magnetic stripe is installed at a position of the tent cloth corresponding to the rubber magnetic stripe (12), where the latter rubber magnetic stripe is provided with north (N) magnetism.    USE - Solar energy magnetic inflatable tent.    ADVANTAGE - The tent is conveniently and practicably utilized during disaster relief and camping operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy magnetic inflatable tent.    Crossed circular arc-shaped rubber air tubes (1)    Inflatable hole (11)    Rubber magnetic stripe (12)
NOVELTY - The stick has a handle (2) fixed on a top end of a stick body (1). A surface of the handle is processed with rubber bumps. A lamp (3) is fixed with a side of the stick body. A battery (4) is fixed with a lower side of the lamp and electrically connected with the lamp, where middle part of the stick body is hollow body. A skid-proof pad (5) is fixed at a lower end of the stick body.    USE - Multifunctional walking stick for use by an elderly person.    ADVANTAGE - The stick is simple in structure and convenient to use and carry. The stick effectively helps elderly person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional walking stick.    Stick body (1)    Handle (2)    Lamp (3)    Battery (4)    Skid-proof pad (5)
NOVELTY - A chemically-modified fullerene having sulfonic-acid group and phosphonic-acid group is coupled with matrix polymer by the following reactions. The Friedel Crafts reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to aromatic ring of polymer, nucleophilic addition reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to sulfinate of polymer or nucleophilic addition reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to metal salt of imino group of polymer. The chemically-modified fullerene does not contain organic compound.    USE - Coupling of chemically-modified fullerene and matrix polymer used for polyether sulfone resin film, perfluorosulfonic-acid resin film and polybenzimidazole resin film (all claimed) for polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently couples chemically-modified fullerene and matrix polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chemically-modified fullerene having sulfonic-acid group of formula: SO3M and phosphonic-acid group of formula: PO(OM)2 is coupled with matrix polymer by the following reactions. The Friedel Crafts reaction of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to aromatic ring of polymer, nucleophilic addition reaction (A) of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to sulfinate of polymer or nucleophilic addition reaction (B) of chemically-modified fullerene with respect to metal salt of imino group of polymer. The chemically-modified fullerene does not contain organic compound.    M=H, alkali metal ion, 1-5C alkyl or phenyl.
NOVELTY - A substrate (1) having specific property is prepared, and line-formed catalyst metal layer(s) (2) is positioned and formed on the surface(s) of the substrate. The substrate is accommodated in a container (3) and heated in a specific environment. A carbon-containing gas is supplied to the substrate surface on which the catalyst metal layer is formed, to obtain a graphene sheet (6). The height of catalyst metal layer from the substrate is made the film thickness according to the number of layers of graphene sheet to be formed.    USE - Manufacture of graphene sheet for use in fuel cells and displays.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of graphene sheets having large area, with easy adjustment of width, length, and film thickness. Automation of production process is also enabled. The substrate has excellent adhesiveness with graphene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of graphene sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Groove (1a)    Catalyst metal layer (2)    Container (3)    Graphene sheet (6)    Transfer component (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying force to a press member (2a). The press member is arranged at an outer-periphery edge part (1a) of a separator for fuel cells (1). Another press member (2b) is arranged at a manifold in a thickness direction. The press member (2a) is pushed into a manifold side. Crack on the separator is detected by applying the force. An outer-periphery edge part side is pushed using the press member (2b) of the manifold. The press member (2a) of the outer-periphery edge part is surrounded by an outer-periphery edge part perimeter.    USE - Method for detecting crack in a separator of a fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used for a hydrazine type fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell, alkali type fuel cell, and phosphoric acid type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies process of crack inspection in the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a crack detection apparatus of a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a crack detection method of a separator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator for fuel cells (1)    Outer-periphery edge part (1a)    Press members (2a, 2b)    Press board surface (13, 14)    Pressure indicator (15)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains complex of ( beta )-diketone (1) having metallic element chosen from group 5-12, and carbonate having halogenated carbonate and carbon-carbon multiple bond.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used for electronic device such as camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone, mobile information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has suppressed swelling while charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains complex of ( beta )-diketone of formula: R1-C(=O)-CH2-C(=O)-R2 (1) having metallic element chosen from group 5-12, and carbonate having halogenated carbonate and carbon-carbon multiple bond.    R1=fluorine, 4C or less alkyl or 4C or less fluoroalkyl;and    R2=fluorine, 4C or less alkyl, 4C or less fluoroalkyl, phenyl, 2-furyl or 2-thiophenyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte composition containing contains complex of ( beta )-diketone (1) having metallic element chosen from group 5-12, and carbonate having halogenated carbonate and carbon-carbon multiple bond.
NOVELTY - A catalyst precursor contains carbon organometallic compound microparticles in which the organometallic compound (2) is adsorbed to conductive carbon microparticles (1).    USE - Catalyst precursor is used for manufacturing catalyst (claimed) for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric appliances, portable-type computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst precursor provides highly efficient polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst precursor, which involves carrying out dissolution of organometallic compound and conductive carbon microparticles in presence of organic solvent by heating, thermally-decomposing the organometallic compound, making the organometallic compound adsorb to the surface of conductive carbon microparticles in the organic solvent, and forming carbon organometallic compound microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of carbon organometallic compound microparticles and carbon metal compound microparticles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Conductive carbon microparticles (1)    Organometallic compound (2)    Metal ultrafine particle (3)
NOVELTY - The intermediate tightening boards (12) are stacked in a cell stack (3) using the bolt and nut. The cell stack is divided into the cell blocks (17) using the intermediate tightening boards.    USE - Fuel cell stack such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of removal operation of the replacement cell block is improved significantly without releasing the pressure of the cell block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for single cell replacement method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Cell stack (3)    Coiled springs (7)    Intermediate tightening boards (12)    Edge portion tightening board (14)    Cell blocks (17)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a transparent electrode (2) that is formed on a flexible glass sheet (1). A paste containing titanium oxide is coated on the transparent electrode and heated at 400-500 degrees C to form a titanium oxide porous membrane (4). A metal or transparent counter electrode (6) is formed on a glass sheet (5) and an electrolyte solution (7) is provided between the counter electrode and porous membrane so as to seal the porous membrane. An electron is delivered by electrolyte solution from counter electrode to dye absorbed by porous membrane.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for portable terminal and residential application.    ADVANTAGE - The service life and conversion efficiently of the dye-sensitized solar cell can be improved while reducing weight of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass sheets (1,5)    Transparent electrode (2)    Titanium oxide porous membrane (4)    Counter electrode (6)    Electrolyte solution (7)
NOVELTY - An all-solid type lithium secondary battery has electrode(s) comprising electrode composite material including active material (1), electroconductive auxiliary material, solid polymer electrolyte (3) and inorganic solid electrolyte powder (5). The volume ratio of solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder in electrode composite material is less than 50%.    USE - All-solid type lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for portable equipments such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid type lithium secondary battery has improved discharging load characteristics and cycle life by reducing internal resistance, and reliability. The battery is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid type lithium secondary battery has electrode(s) comprising electrode composite material including active material, electroconductive auxiliary material, solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder. The volume ratio of solid polymer electrolyte and inorganic solid electrolyte powder in electrode composite material is less than 50%. The volume ratio of inorganic solid electrolyte powder in the electrode composite material is less than 30%. The inorganic solid electrolyte powder consists of oxide containing lithium, compound containing lithium and halogen, or compound containing lithium and nitrogen. Preferably, the inorganic solid electrolyte powder contains crystals of lithium-germanium-titanium-silicon-phosphorus oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode for all-solid type lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of electrode composite material.    Electrode active material (1)    Electrode collector (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte (3)    Conductive support agent (4)    Inorganic solid electrolyte powder (5)
NOVELTY - The optical film (10) has a base film (11) consisting of an aluminum layer (13) and resin layers (12, 14). Resin layers (15, 17) containing thermosetting resin are laminated on both surfaces of a metallic reflective layer (16) that reflects the sunlight towards a double sided light reception type solar cell element, where the resin layer (15) is formed on the base film. The metallic reflective layer is formed by silver alloy. An adhesive layer (18) is formed on the resin layer (17), and ceramic layers with different refractive indexes are formed on the metallic reflective layer.    USE - Optical film for solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The optical film ensures high light reflection rate and prevents the degradation by the oxidation of the metallic reflection layer. The peeling of a metallic reflective layer is prevented, when the metallic reflective layer receives the stress by prolonged heat shrink. The durability of the optical film is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an optical film.    Optical film (10)    Base film (11)    Resin layers (12, 14, 15, 17)    Aluminum layer (13)    Metallic reflective layer (16)    Adhesive layer (18)
NOVELTY - A quasi-solid electrolyte comprises a porous composite polymer containing poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropene) (1) or poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide) (2), and an electrolyte solution (3).    USE - Quasi-solid electrolyte is used for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quasi-solid electrolyte prevents solar cell from leaking and lowering light-to-electric energy conversion efficiency. The solar cell has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A quasi-solid electrolyte comprises a porous composite polymer containing poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropene) of formula: -(C(-H)2-C(-F)2)88-(C(-F)2-C(-F)(-CF3))12, or poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide) of formula: -(CH2-CH2-O)n-(CH2-CH(-CH3)-O)m-(CH2-CH2-O)n-, and an electrolyte solution of formula: EC/PC/LiI/I2/TBP.    EC=ethylene carbonate;    PC=propylene carbonate;    TBP=4-t-butylpyridine;and    m,n=not defined.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (100) is manufactured by forming a photovoltaic backsheet (130) by coating side(s) of an electrical insulation paper with an epoxy resin, and laminating the photovoltaic backsheet to photovoltaic cell, an encapsulant (110, 125), and/or a front panel (105).    USE - Method of manufacturing a photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures module having improved moisture resistance and electrical resistance of greater than or equal to 40 mega-ohms at 500 volts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic module (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (100)    Front panel (105)    Encapsulants (110, 125)    Solar cell (115)    Photovoltaic backsheet (130)
NOVELTY - The collector has an absorber pipe aligned parallel to oblong, curved primary mirrors. A curved secondary mirror is provided at a side of the pipe. A frame feet has a frame plate (2) arranged at supports (1), where the plate is provided with longitudinal holes (5). The feet has a base plate (3) fastened to underground (4) and provided with two pins (6), which are guided through the holes. A sliding plate made of bronze has a Teflon(RTM: PTFE) layer. The supports are shifted along the holes relative to the plates during a thermal expansion of a frame in a direction.    USE - Solar collector i.e. Fresnel collector.    ADVANTAGE - The supports are shifted along the holes relative to the plates during the thermal expansion of the frame in the direction, thus avoiding tensions between the frame and the underground. The sliding plate made of bronze has the Teflon(RTM: PTFE) layer, thus reducing friction of the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a support with a frame foot.    Supports (1)    Frame plate (2)    Base plate (3)    Underground (4)    Longitudinal holes (5)    Pins (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cartridge storing fuel; fuel cell stack to generate power by electrochemical reaction of fuel and oxygen; fuel pump (118) to suck fuel stored in the fuel cartridge; pressure sensor (116) positioned in fuel channel between coupling unit of fuel cartridge and fuel pump; and fuel level computing unit (142) to compute time point when fuel exhaustion in fuel cartridge is near.    USE - Fuel cell system for refilling fuel through a cartridge exchange.    ADVANTAGE - The system senses fuel exhaustion in a cartridge beforehand with a low cost, thus preventing damage of membrane electrode assembly in fuel cell and preventing inconvenience or unexpected damage to user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for computing a fuel level performed in a fuel cell system comprising monitoring pressure in fuel channel upstream of fuel pump; and computing that the fuel exhaustion is near, if a change of width in the pressure exceeds a first predetermined reference value during a predetermined time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing a fuel cell system.    Pressure sensor (116)    Fuel pump (118)    Mixing tank (120)    Fuel level computing unit (142)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - The cover has an elastic band connected with two ends of a cervical vertebra support that is made of woven fabric. A connection fibula is respectively connected with two ends of the band. A carbon heating piece is formed by extending and pressing environment-friendly polyurethane and vinyl acetate thin film through a carbon conductive fabric, and is connected with an anode and a cathode of an intelligent polymer lithium battery through a connecting lead wire. A side of a nanometer bamboo carbon fabric cloth is sewn with the connection fibula to match with the size of the support fibula.    USE - Carbon heating cover for cervical vertebra.    ADVANTAGE - The cover has rapid heating speed, does not produce smell, and prevents pollution. The side of the nanometer bamboo carbon fabric cloth is sewn with the connection fibula to match with size of the support fibula, so that the cloth and the fibula are spliced conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a carbon heating cover for cervical vertebra.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a carbon heating cover for cervical vertebra.
NOVELTY - The light transmission subassembly has a top ultra-white glass layer, solar battery board and rear glass plate. The rear glass plate, solar battery board, and top ultra-white glass layer are laminated sequentially and sealed using EVA. Two holes are formed in the rear glass plate so as to insert circuit wires of solar battery board.    USE - Light transmission subassembly of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of water or gas into the solar battery board is prevented by sealing the solar battery using EVA. Hence corrosion of solar battery is prevented. The cost of the light transmission subassembly can be reduced by using glass made rear plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the light transmission subassembly.
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer consists of a base layer containing 1-50 weight% of moisture repellent, and a micro-porous layer, in which the hydrophobicity of the base layer is reduced gradually from millipore side to flow field side.    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for oxyhydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell, direct alcohol fuel cell, battery, electrolytic bath and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer provides fuel cell having excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of preparing gas diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery core (4) spaced by a three-layer compound diaphragm (7) that is placed between a positive polar sheet (5) and a negative polar sheet (6). The positive polar sheet is encapsulated in a square column shape battery shell (1) via a plastic film (8). A cover (3) of the shell is fixed with a positive polar column (9) and a negative polar column (10) insulated with the cover. The polar columns connected with the polar sheets are provided with an explosion-proof valve. The polar columns and the polar sheets are fixedly connected by stainless steel bolts (11).    USE - Battery for a multi-element electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long service life, quick charging speed, no memory effect, small self discharge and long-time storage. The charging recycle times in the normal working condition are greater than 500 -1000 times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi-element electric automobile battery.    Square column shape battery shell (1)    Cover (3)    Battery core (4)    Positive polar sheet (5)    Negative polar sheet (6)    Three-layer compound diaphragm (7)    Plastic film (8)    Positive polar column (9)    Negative polar column (10)    Stainless steel bolts (11)
NOVELTY - The bag has a filter material whose air permeability is greater than 500 liter per meter square second and volumetric air flow is less than 60 cubic meter per hour, where dust emission is measured according to the standard DIN EN 60312 and is less than 1 milligram. The filter material has a supporting layer i.e. spunbond layer, and a prefiltration layer i.e. non-woven layer. The non-woven layer consists of fibers selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, polyester, polyamide, viscous, electret or durably electrostatically loaded fibers.    USE - Vacuum cleaner bag i.e. battery sucker, for use in a vacuum cleaner (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bag is designed such that the bag can be used for a battery sucker with less capacity, and reduces the dust emission amount. The provision of prefiltration layer increases the filtration efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vacuum cleaner comprising a device-sided current memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the relationship between dust emission and suction capacity of a vacuum cleaner bag.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The rod has an upper rod body bushed in a lower rod body. Upper and lower rod bodies are gradually shrank from top portion to bottom portion to make the upper rod body to be firmly locked in the lower rod body, when the upper body stretched to certain extent. Upper end of the upper rod body is provided with a light source i.e. LED. A battery and a switch are arranged in the lower rod body. The switch is exposed outside. The light source, the battery and the switch are connected in a loop. Lower end of the upper rod body is provided with a positive sheet metal and a negative sheet metal.    USE - Fishing rod.    ADVANTAGE - The luminous source can be conveniently mounted on the fishing rod. The upper rod body is electrically connected to the lower body through a sheet metal. The conducting wires are wound on the outer surface of the rod body. The fishing rod is simple in structure, and avoids problems due to easy intertwining and fracturing caused by connected electric wires. The upper rod body is bushed in the lower rod body, and the upper and lower rod bodies are gradually shrank from top to bottom portions, so that the upper rod body can be firmly locked in the lower rod body when the upper body is stretched to certain extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fishing rod.
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes arranged in electro-chemical memory cells (101-110) e.g. lithium-ion-based battery, and/or double layer condensers, where the electrodes are made of metal. Heat conducting cooling plates are provided in thermal contact with connecting terminals (121-130) of the memory cells or the double layer condensers. The cooling plates dissipate the heat energy supplied by the metal electrodes or a metal layer i.e. metal foil, of the electrodes to the connecting terminals over a connection element. The cooling plates are made of metals.    USE - Voltage supplying device for a motor vehicle such as passenger car and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conducting cooling plates dissipate the heat energy supplied by the metal electrodes or the metal layer of the electrodes to the connecting terminals over the connection element, so that the heat can be dissipated directly at a developing location in automobiles in a reliable manner. The device is designed in such a manner that the reliability of the device is increased while avoiding short-circuits of the device. The constructional expenditure of the device is relatively small. The device has high life span.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a memory cell module with memory cells.    Memory cell module (100)    Electro-chemical memory cells (101-110)    Connecting terminals (121-130)    Electrical links (140-145)    Contact tabs (160-165)
NOVELTY - The photomasks which are used to form the photoelectric composite board (10) are respectively disposed with respect to a reference mark previously formed on a metal thin film. Openings are formed on solder resist layers (8) by irradiating laser beams at positions defined based on a reference point defined above a light deflector (4) formed on an end of a light guide (3).    USE - Method for forming photoelectric composite board used for mounting photoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric composite board enables to align an optical axis of a photoelectric transducer with an optical axis of light deflector in a high accuracy and to realize a coupling between an optical circuit and an electric circuit in a high efficiency through a passive alignment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the photoelectric composite board on which a photoelectric transducer is mounted.    Light guide (3)    Light deflector (4)    Mounting land (7)    Solder resist layers (8)    Photoelectric composite board (10)
NOVELTY - The valve (50) has a main body (54) having a valve seat formed to abut a portion of the valve head (52) to create a fluid tight seal. An elastically deformable pressure chamber (62) is disposed in either the valve head or the valve body. The elastically deformable pressure chamber is elastically deformed when the valve seat abuts a portion of the valve head.    USE - Valve for controlling flow of e.g. hydrogen gas to the fuel cell stack of a cooling system or a fuel cell system (claimed) used in the generation of electric power in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes plastic deformation of the valve with the use of an elastically deformable pressure chamber to prevent leakage between the valve head and the valve body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the valve in a closed position.    Valve (50)    Valve head (52)    Main body (54)    Outlet port (58)    Elastically deformable pressure chamber (62)
NOVELTY - The method (500) involves measuring (510) temperature of a component of a mobile communication device. A determination (520) is made as to whether the measured temperature condition is below a cold temperature threshold or above a hot temperature threshold. A battery among several batteries with overlapping temperature ranges in the mobile communication device is determined based on the determination result, and the battery is activated (530).    USE - Method for managing thermal condition of mobile communication device such as cell phone and laptop computer. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA), personal computer and other type of computation or communication devices.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal battery can be determined among several batteries and can be activated in extreme conditions, so degradation of long term performance of batteries can be prevented and service life of batteries can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mobile communication device; and    (2) system for managing thermal condition of mobile communication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of managing thermal condition of mobile communication device.    Process of managing thermal condition of mobile communication device (500)    Step for measuring temperature of mobile communication device component (510)    Step for determining whether temperature condition is below cold temperature threshold or above hot temperature threshold (520)    Step for activating battery (530)    Step for activating temperature management device (540)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a press portion (2) for pressing a liquid accommodating portion (1) accommodating liquid, by applying load with respect to outer surface of the accommodating portion. The angle of corner formed by the outer surfaces (3,4) becomes small as the thrust applied by the press portion becomes small. The angle of corner is set within the range of 0-90 degrees .    USE - Liquid supply apparatus for hydrogen producing apparatus of polymer electrolyte fuel cell system (both claimed) used in personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid used for fuel cell can be fed at constant speed without consuming electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen producing apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of liquid supply apparatus.    Liquid accommodating portion (1)    Press portion (2)    Outer surfaces (3,4)    Liquid (11)    Load board (21)
NOVELTY - A modifier (13) has modification catalyst (C1) maintained between inner and outer cylindrical portions (17a,19a) of reformed gas outflow portion (23). Several thermocouples (25) for detecting temperature of modifier, are arranged around the outflow portion. The temperature of the modifier is increased by heating the modifier using a burner (9), when the detected temperature of modifier is lower than predetermined threshold value, so that the temperature of catalyst is maintained suitable for modification reaction.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system used for household application.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the catalyst is detected easily by arranging the thermocouples around the outflow portion of modifier, and the modification efficiency is improved by maintaining the temperature of modification catalyst suitable for modification reaction, so that the outflow of the unmodified raw material is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the modifier in hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Burner (9)    Modifier (13)    Inner cylindrical portion (17a)    Outer cylindrical portion (19a)    Reformed gas outflow portion (23)    Thermocouple (25)    Modification catalyst (C1)
NOVELTY - A low-friction sliding component has two sliding faces which are relatively slid through the material of lubricant. At least one sliding face of the two sliding faces has a diamond-like carbon film (4). The material of lubricant is hydrogel (3) containing liner macromolecule on the polymer gel surface in polymer gel.    USE - Low-friction sliding component is used for fuel cell, internal combustion engine for motor vehicle, transmission for motor vehicle, suspension for motor vehicle, and medical equipment such as artificial joint.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding component has low friction property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the installation of the friction sliding compound.    Axis (1)    Bearing (2)    Hydrogel (3)    Diamond-like carbon film (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production system (3) consists of a modification-reaction portion (13), a heater for heating the modification-reaction portion, and a controller (19). The modification-reaction portion produces a reformed gas containing hydrogen as main component, by modifying a raw material containing a hydrocarbon compound having bonding between carbons. The controller controls the heater such that the concentration of hydrocarbon compound in reformed gas is set to zero based on the supply speed of raw material to the modification-reaction portion.    USE - Hydrogen production system is used for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and solid oxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production system suppresses energy consumption, and prevents bad influence on latter stage of modification-reaction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell unit using the hydrogen production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell unit (1)    Hydrogen production system (3)    Modification-reaction portion (13)    Burner (15)    Controller (19)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an alternating current (AC) alternator (41) and a generator (43) are connected to an engine (40). A battery (45) is connected to a generator through an automatic voltage regulator (44), to store the electric power generated by the generator. A direct current (DC)/AC inverter (46) converts the DC voltage outputted from the battery (45) into the AC voltage. The energy stored in the battery is required by vehicle when performing demonstration of a multifunctional device (16). The battery is lead storage battery or polymer dry cell.    USE - Demonstration vehicle such as hybrid car, step van and truck for carrying demo device e.g. multifunctional device.    ADVANTAGE - The demonstration of the multifunctional device can be performed effectively by using the energy stored in the battery. Thus, the engine of the vehicle is stopped while performing demonstration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery charging method; and    (2) program includes instructions to determine whether desired electric energy is obtained in a desired time to perform demonstration work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multifunctional device (16)    Engine (40)    AC alternator (41)    Generator (43)    Automatic voltage regulator (44)    Battery (45)    DC/AC inverter (46)
NOVELTY - The technique involves adhering a layer of a plastic film onto a roof, and surrounding parapets to form a pond. Water is poured into the pond.    USE - Impermeable water storage and heat preservation technique for a roof of single storied building.    ADVANTAGE - The technique is impermeable, and enables heat preservation function and provides long service life for roof of single storied building. The technique provides labor-saving, material-saving and energy-saving effects, and is environment-friendly. The technique is simple, and can be implemented easily.
NOVELTY - The device has an adhesive tape reverser (5) connected to a reversing handle (6). An adhesive tape feeder (1) and a battery feeding clamp (3) are connected with the adhesive tape. The clamp is used for placing the battery horizontally on the tape. The feeder and the clamp are equipped with a transmitting roller (2) that is used for transmitting the tape from the feeder to the roller.    USE - Device for attaching side adhesive tape of polymer lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The highly efficient attaching device can be operated conveniently and reliably and the manufacturing and material costs of the battery are reduced. The significance of the device is improved even for large scale industrial production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the device for attaching side adhesive tape.    Adhesive tape feeder (1)    Transmitting roller (2)    Battery feeding clamp (3)    Adhesive tape reverser (5)    Reversing handle (6)
NOVELTY - The tube has a sleeve outer tube (3) covered at an outer side of a sleeve inner tube (2), and a vapor outlet tube (10) whose end is connected with a flange (11). A U-type vacuum glass tube (9) is fixed to an outer side of the sleeve outer tube through a heat-resistant fixing sealed component (8). One end of a metal sleeve shell (4) is fixed to the fixing sealed component through a fixing bolt and a big cushion ring (5). A rubber sealed ring (7) is inlayed between a groove of an end of the metal sleeve shell and the vacuum glass tube.    USE - U-shaped coaxial sleeve type heat collecting tube for use in a solar heat collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The tube is simple in structure, and has high efficiency and low production cost. The tube can be utilized on large area. The tube reduces the cost of the solar heat collecting system, and provides possibility for popularization of use of solar energy at medium and high temperature. The tube efficiently transfers the absorbed heat energy to the system by utilizing heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a U-shaped coaxial sleeve type heat collecting tube.    Sleeve inner tube (2)    Sleeve outer tube (3)    Metal sleeve shell (4)    Big cushion ring (5)    Rubber sealed ring (7)    Heat-resistant fixing sealed component (8)    U-type vacuum glass tube (9)    Vapor outlet tube (10)    Flange (11)
NOVELTY - The collector has a heat collection core plate placed in a frame, and a transparent cover plate mounted at an upper side of the frame. A back plate is mounted at a lower side of the frame, and an air passage is provided at upper and lower sides of the heat collection core plate. Ends of the air passage are provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. A space is formed between the heat collection core plate and the back plate, and another space is formed between the heat collection core plate and the transparent cover plate.    USE - Solar air collector i.e. heat generator.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has high efficiency and high practicability. The collector is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar air collector.
NOVELTY - The collector has a plastic discharge pipe heat absorbing board manufactured from a transparent hollow plastic plate by coating solar selective absorbing coating layers on lighting surfaces of inner walls of small discharge pipes. A plastic connecting pipe is equipped with a connecting groove to connect with the plastic discharge pipe heat absorbing board. The plastic discharge pipe heat absorbing board is inserted into the connecting groove of the plastic connecting pipe, and is connected with the connecting groove via a plastic welding way.    USE - Plastic flat plate solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is simple in structure and light in weight, and reduces the manufacturing cost. The collector can be easily mounted at porch, and is popularized in large area of city.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a plastic flat plate heat collector.
NOVELTY - The structure has M-shaped battery lock banking stop (1) i.e. metal piece, and a battery locking fastener (2) i.e. plastic part, installed at an end of a bottom part of a host, where the battery lock banking stop and the battery locking fastener fix the batteries with a compression joint and two springs (3). The springs are installed between the host and the battery lock banking stop. The springs are put at two ends of the battery lock banking stop. An L-shaped slot is positioned at a bottom part of the host, where the slot is matched with the battery locking fastener.    USE - Battery latch structure for use in a host of a mobile communication device i.e. cellphone (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The structure meets stable connection between the battery and the host of the mobile communication device, thus preventing power failure resulted from wrong operation when the host of the mobile communication product is moved and used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery latch structure.    M-shaped battery lock banking stop (1)    Battery locking fastener (2)    Springs (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an accumulator (3) connected with an ink box (1), where the accumulator is arranged with an air access unit (6) and an ink drain passage (7). A vibration damper (5) is provided between an injection head (2) and the ink box. The ink box is provided with an air access unit (8), an ink drain passage (9), and an ink access unit, where the ink access unit is connected with the drain passage. The drain passage is connected with one end of the damper through a rubber soft tube (11). Another end of the vibration damper is connected with the injection head by a rubber soft tube (12).    USE - Ink supplying system for ink-jet printer.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases accumulation ability of the printer, realizes the purpose of large amount of continuous ink supplying, and has economic and social benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an ink supplying system.    Ink box (1)    Injection head (2)    Accumulator (3)    Vibration damper (5)    Air access units (6, 8)    Ink drain passage (7)    Ink drain passage (9)    Rubber soft tubes (11, 12)
NOVELTY - The cooker has an inner closing ring paved with a lower layer transparent plastic film, and a middle closing ring sleeved in the inner closing ring. An edge of the lower layer transparent plastic film is clamped between the inner closing ring and the middle closing ring. A lower concave surface of the lower layer transparent plastic film is filled with clear water. The middle closing ring is paved with an upper layer transparent plastic film whose edge is clamped between an outer closing ring and the middle closing ring. A positioning sleeve is equipped at a nesting position of a nesting pipe.    USE - Packaged solar focusing cooker.    ADVANTAGE - The cooker uses the natural deformation of the film, which is caused when the water is filled, to form the convex lens, and the focal point of the lens can be adjusted by adjusting the water amount. The cooker is simple in structure, portable, inexpensive and convenient to use. The cooker saves the solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a packaged solar focusing cooker.
NOVELTY - Vacuum arc vapor deposition sources (5a-5e) perform vapor deposition of a metal material. A film driving unit conveys a film (4) which is a vapor-deposited material. A control unit (65) performs pulse drive of the vacuum arc vapor deposition sources which are arranged in an array to intersect the running direction of the film.    USE - Microparticles forming apparatus for forming microparticles on polymer film used in fuel cell of carbon nanotube or car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of good quality microparticles at quick formation rates and in continuously equalized manner on film. Enables production of film having microparticles to be produced in large quantities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the principal part of the microparticles forming apparatus.    Film (4)    Vacuum arc vapor deposition sources (5a-5e)    Power supply devices (6a-6e)    Control unit (65)    Distance (ts)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell in which a fuel-supply flow path (25) is incorporated inside the main component (30) of fuel cell, or which is equipped with a removable fuel storage container (10), and a pump (20) for supplying the fuel from the fuel storage container, is provided. The residual amount of fuel inside the fuel storage container is detected (A) by measuring the pressure loss generated in connection with the fuel supply in the fuel-supply flow path.    USE - Detection of residual amount of fuel in fuel storage containers of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy detection of residual amount of fuel inside fuel storage containers of fuel cells, by a simple mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the detection method of residual amount of fuel.    Fuel storage container (10)    Pump (20)    Fuel-supply flow path (25)    Fuel-cell main component (30)    Detection method (A)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary layer of flat form is arranged on the upper and lower surface in the lamination direction of the electric power generation cell (20) of the electric power generation stack (10). The electric power generation stack and the auxiliary layer are arranged so that projection image to lamination direction of electric power generation cell of electric power generation stack with respect to auxiliary layer is settled in one plane on auxiliary layer.    USE - Fuel reformation type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat emitted from the stack is interrupted by the auxiliary layer. The quantity of heat escaping from the stack can be reduced, thus cooling of the stack is avoided. The distribution of the heat inside the fuel cell can be made uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel reformation type fuel cell.    Electric power generation stack (10)    Electric power generation cell (20)    Oxidizing agent heat exchange layer (44)    Combustion layer (46a)    Container (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has anode diffuse layer (19) arranged by contacting anode and cathode diffused layer (18) arranged by contacting cathode. A metal separator made of titanium, has cathode manifold for supplying oxygen to cathode and anode manifold for supplying fuel to anode. A protrusion (21) is formed in the bending portion of both anode and cathode interconnecting flow path structures and the metal separator is smaller than both anode and cathode manifolds such that the supply flow path of fuel and oxygen is formed.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable gas-seal property is obtained with reduced number of components hence the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Electrode flow path (10)    Manifold (12)    Cathode diffused layer (18)    Anode diffused layer (19)    Protrusion (21)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises electrode active material which uses poly ion complex consisting of cationic organic compound with oxidation reduction property and anionic organic compound.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed) for electrochemical device to power supply of noncommercial household appliances, e.g. motive power source of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer and load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The device has highly favorable cycling characteristics e.g. capacitance or output.
NOVELTY - A water collecting unit (23) has a gas-liquid separation unit (25) for separating water from reformed gas which is generated by a hydrogen production apparatus (3), when the reformed gas is introduced by reformed gas introduction line (L3). The water collecting unit has a stationary tank (31) to store the water which is separated by the gas-liquid separation unit.    USE - Fuel cell system provided with polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack. Can also be used in solid oxide fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The collected water can be recycled and used as cooling water for fuel cell stack, hence the utilization efficiency of water is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of water collection system.    Hydrogen production apparatus (3)    Water collecting unit (23)    Gas-liquid separation unit (25)    Stationary tank (31)    Reformed gas introduction line (L3)
NOVELTY - A direct-type fuel cell consists of an anion-exchange membrane arranged as an electrolytic membrane between a cathode and an anode. A solution of saccharides is supplied to the anode as fuel. The saccharides are monosaccharide, disaccharide and/or polysaccharide, preferably monosaccharide.    USE - Direct-type fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, is used for electric vehicles, fixed-type household generators, mobile machines, information technology apparatuses, medical equipment, robots, artificial organs, sensors used in living body, and micro machines.    ADVANTAGE - The direct-type fuel cell has excellent performance characteristics, economical efficiency, and safety. Flooding and cross-over phenomenon are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the direct-type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Diaphragm for direct liquid fuel type fuel cells comprises polyolefin microporous film as base material and a hydrocarbon anion exchange membrane which consists of a cross-linked hydrocarbon anion exchange resin whose anion exchange group is quaternary pyridinium group.    USE - Diaphragm for direct liquid fuel type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm has low membrane resistance of 0.005-0.5 Omega x cm2 measured by alternating current impedance method at 40 degrees C and wet condition, and high methanol permeation rate of 30-800 gx m-2x hour-1 at 25 degrees C, thus can be formed into a thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of the diaphragm involving a manufacture of the diaphragm involving contacting the polyolefin microporous film with a composition which contains a vinylpyridine, cross-linking polymerizable monomer, and polymerization initiators, postpolymerization curing the composition and converting the pyridyl group into quaternary pyridinium group with hydroxide as counter ion.
NOVELTY - A fuel gas discharge unit (118) and an oxidizing agent gas discharge unit (128) discharges fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas respectively from fuel cell stack (100). A cooling water discharge unit (133) discharges the cooling water from the cell stack with a cooling water pump (134). A cooling water tank (132) is provided between the cooling water pump and a cooling water supply unit (131). A de-oxidation unit removes oxygen in the oxidizing agent gas at the time of shutdown. An oxygen interruption unit prevents the penetration of oxygen from outside to the cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of oxygen from outside to the cell stack is prevented reliably so that performance degradation of the fuel cell system is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Fuel gas discharge unit (118)    Oxidizing agent gas discharge unit (128)    Cooling water supply unit (131)    Cooling water tank (132)    Cooling water discharge unit (133)    Cooling water pump (134)
NOVELTY - A separator has the flow path that is formed facing a membrane electrode assembly. The fuel gas is supplied to the electrode at the side of the membrane electrode assembly through the flow path. A gasket (12) surrounding the flow path of the separator, is positioned between the separator and membrane electrode assembly. The flow path consists of curvilinear flow channels. The meandering flow path is formed in the separator.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of gas is improved in the undulation state without impairing productivity. The power generation characteristic of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the gasket.    Start end of flow path (10L1)    Termination of flow path (10L2)    Gasket (12)    Inner edges of gasket (12c,12d)    Holes (12f)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode side metal porous section (43c) and an anode side metal porous section (43a), which are provided in a fuel cell module (40A) and laminated on both surface of a membrane electrode assembly. Several gas-impermeable portions are formed in the upper end portion of anode side gas diffusion layer (411ad) and a cathode side gas diffusion layer (411cd) provided in the membrane electrode assembly. The permeation of reactive gas with respect to the membrane electrode assembly is controlled by the gas-impermeable portions.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of reactive gas with respect to the membrane electrode assembly can be controlled appropriately by the gas-impermeable portions. The generation of cross leak of reactive gas in the membrane electrode assembly can be suppressed. The electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell module (40A)    Anode side metal porous section (43a)    Cathode side metal porous section (43c)    Anode side gas diffusion layer (411ad)    Cathode side gas diffusion layer (411cd)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (1) comprises solar cell element (2) embedded in filler (3a,3b), a back-surface reinforcing material (5) bonded together with solar cell element, and a resin layer (5b) covered with polyester resin by outer surface of back-surface reinforcing material. The structural monomer of polyester resin is used as ethylene glycol or glycerin in solar cell module. The back-surface reinforcing material is base material (5a) comprising metal plate.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having excellent corrosion resistance, reliability for long time, is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Filler (3a,3b)    Back-surface reinforcing material (5)    Base material (5a)    Resin layer (5b)
NOVELTY - A back surface filler sheet consists of a white layer (1) containing transparent resin (a) and white pigment, and adhesive layer (2) containing a silane-modified transparent resin, provided on both surfaces of white layer. The white pigment is titanium oxide.    USE - Back surface filler sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface filler sheet has excellent light reflection property and adhesiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the back surface filler sheet.    White layer (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Back surface filler sheet (3)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion apparatus has a photoelectric conversion material (12), a transparent protective layer (a) (16) formed in the light-incidence side of the photoelectric conversion material and a transparent protective layer (b) (17) formed on the transparent protective layer (a), and contains an ultraviolet absorber. The transparent protective layer (b) has hardness higher than the transparent protective layer (a).    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has excellent weather resistance, ultraviolet-ray resistance and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion material (12)    Surface-side transparent filled layer (13)    Back surface side transparent filled layer (14)    Transparent protective layers (16,17)    Back surface side protective layer (18)
NOVELTY - A resin tube comprises fluororesin which has adhesiveness as inner layer side, and resin comprising heat-resistant agent and polyamide resin as outer layer side. The sulfur detected amount of pure water which circulated inside of tube is 0.1-30 mg/L, and electrical conductivity is 0.2-40 mu siemens/cm after carrying out co-extrusion.    USE - A resin tube for fuel cell system and urea piping.    ADVANTAGE - The resin tube has heat resistance, prevents contamination of pure water, has small bend radius, and is low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of resin tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the resin tube.    Resin tube (1)    Pure-water-flows path (2)    Inner layer (10)    Outer layer (11)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a photovoltaic module (1) arranged on a diagonal surface/ roof panel (9), by mounting rails, which are provided on a upper side of the panel. A flat element or plate made of good heat insulating material such as plastic, is arranged on the panel. A blower (5) is integrated in a summing channel that is arranged at an upper outlet in a cross connection manner. The summing channel is provided with individual shafts (6). The channel is connected with multipath-air mixer (8) by an air channel (7), where the mixer lies below the panel.    USE - Arrangement for utilization of heat developed at a photovoltaic system in a household system, in a residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is designed such that the arrangement retains efficiency of the photovoltaic modules during application of the module and supplies hot air emerging from the application of the photovoltaic module to the residential building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement for using heat development of photovoltaic system with in a household system,.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Photovoltaic module (1)    Blower (5)    Shafts (6)    Air channel (7)    Multipath-air mixer (8)    Diagonal surface/ roof panel (9)
NOVELTY - The multi-layer solar cell (S) has a layer (1) made of photovoltaic thin film laminate, where another layer (2), made of polymer modified bitumen, is coated at a lower side of the former layer. A polyester barrier film is arranged between the former and the latter layer at the lower side of the former layer. The polyester barrier film is connected to the former layer by an adhesive. The polyester barrier film is a polyethylene terephthalate film or a polyethylene terephthalate or aluminum or polyethylene terephthalate film with an aluminum layer at an inner side.    USE - Multi-layer solar cell, particularly for slanted roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-layer solar cell has a layer made of photovoltaic thin film laminate, where another layer, made of polymer modified bitumen, is coated at a lower side of the former layer, and a polyester barrier film is arranged between the former and the latter layer at the lower side of the former layer, and hence ensures to increase the shearing and peeling firmness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a two-layer solar cell.    Layers (1,2)    Separating foil (5)    Solar cell (S)
NOVELTY - The stack has a component carrier comprising a groove-spring system that is provided for accommodation of components in the form of fuel cells, cooling cells and fuel cell-compartments. The fuel cells are formed from a membrane-electrode unit comprising two electrodes, an anode, a cathode and a membrane that is arranged between the anode and the cathode. Supply lines are arranged on a side of the component carrier and provided for separately supplying the components with operating resources.    USE - Polymer-electrolyte-fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The component carrier has the groove-spring system that is provided for accommodation of components in the form of fuel cells, cooling cells and fuel cell-compartments, such that the individual component can be mounted in and demounted from the fuel cell stack in a simple manner, without removing the complete stack from one another.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for insertion of a component in the form of a fuel cell or cooling cell into a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack with fuel cells.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit breaker has a plastic housing, and a contact (36) connected with an armature (24) of an electromagnet (4). The contact is in contact with a contact (42) by the armature. The electromagnet has two switching positions for the armature. The armature is maintained in one of the positions by a coil spring (28), so that the contacts are in contact with each other. The armature is maintained in the other position by a permanent magnet (26), so that the contacts are at a distance from each other. The electromagnet has a coil (12) that produces a magnetic field during current supply.    USE - Motor vehicle battery circuit breaker.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit breaker prevents discharge of a battery for a motor vehicle, during non-use of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle battery circuit breaker.    Electromagnet (4)    Coil (12)    Armature (24)    Permanent magnet (26)    Coil spring (28)    Contacts (36, 42)
NOVELTY - The structure has a cathode plate (101A), another cathode plate, a fuel cell module (102A), another fuel cell module and an anode channel plate (103), which are stacked downwardly. The modules comprise a cathode collector plate (1021) and membrane electrode components (1022). The cathode plates comprise an identical structure, and cathode channels running in a direction are arranged on inner surfaces of the cathode plates. Anode channels (1033) running in another direction are arranged on opposite surfaces of the anode plate, where the former direction is perpendicular to the latter direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack structure.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode channels running in the direction are arranged on inner surfaces of the cathode plates, and the anode channels running in another direction are arranged on two opposite surfaces of the anode channel plate, where the former direction is perpendicular to the latter direction, thus mounting the fuel cell stack structure in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a section of a fuel cell stack.    Cathode plate (101A)    Fuel cell module (102A)    Anode channel plate (103)    Cathode collector plate (1021)    Membrane electrode components (1022)    Anode channels (1033)
NOVELTY - The charger has a switched-mode power supply (1) in which the primary side and secondary side of the transformer are separated and covered by resin. The primary and secondary side FETs (8,12) and respective diodes (7,11) are connected in parallel. A primary side control circuit (4) controls the voltage of smoothing capacitor (3) provided in primary side snubber circuit. A secondary side control circuit (13) controls FET according to output voltage, output current, and connected state of charging battery.    USE - Charger for charging battery used in portable electronic device e.g. digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The contact fault of the charger due to over current by ignition of short circuit of contact, and dust can be prevented. The efficiency of the charger can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switched-mode power supply (1)    Smoothing capacitor (3)    Primary side control circuit (4)    Diodes (7,11)    FETs (8,12)    Secondary side control circuit (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (10) that is arranged between a fuel electrode (8) and an oxygen electrode (9). A fuel gasifying layer (4) is stacked between the fuel electrode and a fuel holding unit (2), which is supplied with alcohol fuel. The fuel gasifying layer is provided with a porous material having anionic property for gasifying and supplying the alcohol fuel to the fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol fuel supplied to the fuel electrode is stabilized and the power generation characteristic is improved. Hence, stable power generation performance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell.    Fuel holding unit (2)    Fuel gasifying layer (4)    Fuel electrode (8)    Oxygen electrode (9)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (10)
NOVELTY - The stiffening rib comprises at least one area configured to accommodate a polymer-based adhesive for bonding rib to the reflector side away from the sun. The stiffening rib is formed matching the contour of the reflector. Two of the ribs, the reflector, and the adhesive have respective coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) within about 50% of one another. The stiffening rib is sized and positioned on the reflector so as to increase an El value of the reflector of about 10 times or at least 9,180 Pascal meters.    USE - Stiffening rib for reflector in solar collector system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has coating formed in a more consistent and uniform manner to improve the reflective characteristics and the optical performance e.g. better and more consistent reflection of visible or infrared radiation, of the final product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of making a solar collector system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a mirror.    Flat glass substrate (9')    Glass substrate (18)    Glue layer (20)    Mounting pads or brackets (32)    Passivating film (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a non-rigid thin-sheet (110) component with a selected plan area and shape. A backer (120) has a plan shape and area similar to the thin-sheet component. Multiple riser elements of selected height extend from the backer to distal ends connected to a reverse surface of the thin-sheet component. The riser elements are placed in an array causing the assembly to have rigidity in a selected direction in the thin-sheet component. The thin-sheet component includes a set of structural fibers (112, 114) for providing strength to the thin-sheet component.    USE - Thin-sheet panel assembly for use in a solar collector for tracking the sun and focusing captured radiant energy.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is rigid and light in weight, manufactured with low cost, easy to install, and has improved accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a support structure for supporting a thin panel    (2) a method of forming a thin-sheet panel assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a mini-truss thin-sheet panel assembly.    Thin-sheet panel assembly (100)    Non-rigid thin-sheet (110)    Structural fibers (112, 114)    Backer (120)    Backer sheet (122)
NOVELTY - The supported catalyst comprises an electroconductive carrier made of carbonaceous material, which supports platinum or platinum alloy. The catalyst exhibits a 90% particle diameter of 28 mu m or below in the cumulative particle size curve formed by determining the particle size distribution by the light scattering process.    USE - Supported catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is excellent in initial performance and post-endurance performance, by using the catalyst containing platinum. An efficiency of the oxidation reaction of hydrogen and the reductive reaction of oxygen in the fuel cell is improved so as to improve the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the relationship between battery voltage and supported catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Initial cell voltage (AA)    Particle diameter of supported catalyst (BB)    Cells (CC-HH)
NOVELTY - The mouse (104) has a battery door releasably secured to an outer casing that covers a battery compartment. The door comprises a mounting structure that is releasably secure a communications dongle (106), which provides a wireless communication between the mouse and a computing device (102) e.g. mainframe computer. The mounting structure comprises a battery door recess that is formed in the door, where the door recess receives a portion of the communications dongle. A ledge is formed between the door recess and a body recess when the door is releasably secured to the outer casing.    USE - Computer mouse for use with a computing device e.g. mainframe computer, personal computer, laptop computer, portable data assistant (PDA), computer-enabled wireless telephone and networked computing device.    ADVANTAGE - The mouse enables the battery door to be released from the outer casing in an effective manner. The manufacturing cost of the mouse is reduced, and the design of the mouse is simple. The mouse enables the input device assembly to store the communications dongle within the battery door of the mouse such that the space is conserved on the mouse effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a user input device assembly comprising a computer mouse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a user input device assembly including a computer mouse.    User input device assembly (100)    Computing device (102)    Computer mouse (104)    Bottom surface (105)    Communications dongle (106)
NOVELTY - A barrier undercoating layer is deposited on a glass substrate. A silica precursor comprising silica sol is deposited on the barrier undercoating layer, to form a coating layer. The coating layer is cured and/or heated in an oven at a temperature of 550 degrees C for 1-10 minutes. The barrier undercoating layer comprises a metal oxide chosen from silica, alumina, titania, zirconia, and oxynitride of silica, preferably silica. The silica sol comprises silane and/or colloidal silica.    USE - Method of forming low-index silica based coating for forming photovoltaic device such as solar cell, and coated article (both claimed). Can also be used as antireflective film for storefront window, picture frame, fireplace door, and greenhouse glass/window.    ADVANTAGE - The low-index silica based coating is efficiently formed.
NOVELTY - A high molecular compound has a bithiophene-containing repeating unit (1) and a benzothiadiazole-containing repeating unit (2).    USE - High molecular compound is used for organic layer of organic photoelectric transducer (claimed) such as organic solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound provides organic photoelectric transducer having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular compound has a bithiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (1) and a benzothiadiazole-containing repeating unit of formula (2).    Ar1,Ar2=group of formula (3), or arylene group of formula (4 or 5);and    R1-R36=H, alkyl, alkoxy or aryl.    The hydrogen atom contained in alkyl, alkoxy or aryl is optionally substituted by a fluorine atom.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a power supply control unit (41) that reduces power supply from power source to fuel-cell associated device based on inputting a primary instruction before initiating the fuel cell. The control unit supplies power continuously without reducing the power supply from the power source to the fuel-cell associated device based on inputting secondary instruction with respect to the presence or absence of the primary instruction.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell, mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption can be suppressed effectively during the initiation of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor (25)    Controller (40)    Power supply control unit (41)    Power consumption suppression unit (43)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a dismountable plastic bag (2) fixed on a back end of a pistol-shaped shell (1), and an electric motor (3) fixed on a front end of the shell. A blade (4) is fixed on an output end of an electric motor rotating shaft, a battery is fixed inside the shell, and a trigger-shaped switch (5) is fixed at bottom of the shell. The battery, switch and the electric motor are connected in series through a line conductor.    USE - Pepper picking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy and quick to pick the pepper, and saves labor and time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pepper picking device.    Pistol-shaped shell (1)    Dismountable plastic bag (2)    Electric motor (3)    Blade (4)    Trigger-shaped switch (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a steel sleeve welded on an inner lining of a water tank, and a heat exchanger positioned in the water tank, where a water nozzle of the heat exchanger is sleeved at an inner side of the steel sleeve. A gap between the water nozzle and the steel sleeve is sleeved by a silicon rubber ring with a waterproof ring as a filler. The water nozzle is connected with the silicon rubber ring and combined tightly by a cap. The heat exchanger is connected with the inner lining by a thread connection.    USE - Device for connecting a heat exchanger with a water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The device connects the heat exchanger with the water tank by the steel sleeve and the sealing ring, so that the device avoids the sealing problem between the heat exchanger and the water tank made of different materials, and sealing is reliable and practical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a heat exchanger and water tank connecting device.
NOVELTY - A hot-melt composition containing styrene-based block copolymer, butyl rubber, tackifying resin, liquid resin and wax as essential components, is applied to an adherend, cooled, re-heated and adhered, to form a component having seal structure.    USE - Manufacture of components such as solar cell panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides component such as solar cell panel with high productivity. The panel is hardly damaged with respect to change in temperature and load.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of an electrochemical cell (100) comprises patterning a current collector (102) by forming an electrolyte opening in a surface of the current collector, disposing an electrolyte (106) in the opening, and disposing a catalyst on a portion of the disposed electrolyte.    USE - Method for the manufacture of an electrochemical cell including galvanic cell, electrolytic cell, electrolyzer, fuel cell (including proton exchange membrane fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell), battery, and zinc air fuel cell or battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has an improved access for reactants to electrochemical reaction sites.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Current collector (102)    Electrolyte (106)    Substrate (108)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution (S1) comprises a lithium salt; organic solvent; at least one succinic acid anhydride; and trialkylsilyl borate compound.    USE - As a non-aqueous electrolyte solution useful in lithium secondary battery (claimed) and in lithium polymer batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution overcomes problems (i.e. swelling of battery resulting in deterioration of discharge capacity and life span) of the prior art, the addition of succinic acid anhydride; and trialkylsilyl borate compounds prevents decomposition of the electrolyte solution, reduces or eliminates undesired gas formation and swelling of the housing and improves discharge capacity and life span of the battery. The electrolyte is capable of rapidly transporting lithium ions from a positive electrode to negative electrode; it avoids undue increase in viscosity of the electrolyte, which leads to reduction in mobility of lithium ions and deterioration in low-temperature performance of battery. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution exhibits stability over a wide range of temperatures, e.g. -20 to 60 degrees C and maintains its stability even at a voltage of 4 V which enhances the stability and reliability of lithium secondary battery; improves discharge capacity over time of use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery comprising housing; and positive electrode (100), negative electrode (110), and non-aqueous electrolyte solution (S1) (130) disposed in housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a lithium secondary battery including a non-aqueous electrolyte solution.    Positive electrode (100)    Negative electrode (110)    Non-aqueous electrolyte solution (130)
NOVELTY - The body (10) has a porous layer (2) formed on a heat-resistant substrate (1) and provided with a metal oxide semiconductor fine particle. An electrode layer (3) is formed on the porous layer by a spray thermal decomposition method and provided with metal oxides. A surface of the body is coated with an insulating material. An adhesive layer containing adhesive resin is formed between base materials, and counter electrode base materials are equipped with another electrode layer. An electrolyte layer is formed between the counter electrode base materials.    USE - Laminated body for an oxide semiconductor electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a single crystal silicon solar cell, a polycrystalline-silicon solar cell, an amorphous-silicon solar cell and a compound semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The body is small in size, and requires low manufacturing cost. The body can form the electrode layer that is provided with metal oxides by the spray thermal decomposition method on the porous layer equipped with the metal oxide semiconductor fine particle, thus preventing the body from impairing the semiconducting properties of the porous layer, and hence providing effective and better semiconducting properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an oxide semiconductor electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing a laminated body for oxide semiconductor electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated body.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Electrode layer (3)    Oxide semiconductor electrode laminated body (10)
NOVELTY - The water replenishment apparatus has supplementary water valves (8,32) arranged in a supplementary water piping (9), at upstream and downstream of an ion exchange resin pipe (7), respectively. A control apparatus (70) performs opening and closing control of supplementary water valve, according to the water quantity signal, such that water flows into ion exchange resin pipe filled with moistened ion exchange resin.    USE - Water replenishment apparatus for fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of contaminants such alga and bacteria produced in water retained in ion exchange resin pipe, to the water supply tank can be prevented, and the fuel cell power generating device can be driven safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell power generating device.    Water tank (1)    Ion exchange resin pipe (7)    Supplementary water valves (8,32)    Supplementary water piping (9)    Control apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has several solar cell elements that are electrically connected by tab wiring (30). An adhesive layer (22) is made of resin containing several rod-shaped electrically conductive materials (26), for connecting a collector electrode (12) and tab wiring.    USE - Solar cell module for use as power supply in building.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively suppresses the occurrence of crack in solar cell elements by providing adhesive layer, thus improving performance of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell element of the solar cell module.    Photo-electric conversion layer (10)    Collector electrode (12)    Adhesive layer (22)    Rod-shaped electrically conductive materials (26)    Tab wiring (30)
NOVELTY - A hot-melt composition containing hydrogenated paraffin-type process oil (a), high-molecular-weight styrene-type block copolymer (b), polyphenylene-ether resin or modified polyphenylene ether resin (c), tackifying resin (d) and antioxidant (e) is coated on metal frame and sealed with glass to obtain solar cell panel.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel is easily dissected after use, and has favorable cooling-heat cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - A solar-energy utilization apparatus carries out forming film on surface of light-incidence side transparent base material using a primary film compound having primary functional group, and forming a secondary film on at least one portion of water-repellent transparent microparticles (12) surface using secondary film compound having secondary functional group. The primary and secondary functional groups are coupled with coupling agent having primary coupling reaction group by coupling reaction to form a coupling.    USE - Solar-energy utilization apparatus such as solar cell and solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-energy utilization apparatus has excellent durability, abrasion resistance, weather resistance, wear resistance, water-droplet water-separating property, strain resistance and light transmittance, and is economically manufactured using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the solar-energy utilization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Epoxidized glass board material (11)    Water-repellent microparticles (12)    Water-repellent monolayer (13)    Glass board material (21)
NOVELTY - The plate has a spiral flat thin narrow board with upper and lower sides shaped by a metal-mesh according to the shape of a wrapping plate. The thin narrow board is made of metal or synthetic resin, where the plate is installed on a roof e.g. batten-seam type metallic roof, of a building e.g. reinforced concrete apartment. A cotton-form board blocks the sunrays and performs heat exchange and heat radiation simultaneously.    USE - Solar-heat line insulating plate for installation on a roof such as batten-seam type metallic roof and asbestos-cement-sheet roof, or an outer wall of a building (claimed) such as reinforced concrete apartment, residence and domestic lathe use factory, for protecting the roof from solar heat. Can also be used in private house, industry and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The cotton-form board blocks the sunrays and performs heat exchange and heat radiation simultaneously, so that the radiation of heat rays from a panel lower surface is prevented, the roof is maintained cool, the amenity of summer is improved, and energy-saving is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar-heat line insulating plate wrapped in a metal-mesh and frame.    Spiral flat thin narrow board (1)    Frame material (5)    Insulating plate metal-mesh (6)    Back of panel metal-mesh (7)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has an electrolyte (40) located between lower and upper substrates (10, 50), where upper surface of the lower substrate adjacent to a semiconductor electrode layer defines a recess (15) that increases a contact area between the semiconductor electrode layer and the lower substrate. The lower substrate is made of metal, metal alloy, glass coated with a conductive layer and a polymer film coated with the conductive layer. A blocking layer (60) made of oxide semiconductor materials is provided between the lower substrate and the semiconductor electrode layer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for converting light energy radiated from sun into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell enables the blocking layer to be disposed between the lower substrate and the semiconductor electrode layer for preventing the lower substrate from being in contact with the electrolyte, so that the number of electrons directly injected from the lower substrate into the electrolyte is reduced, thus preventing recombination of electrons and holes, hence increasing the energy conversion efficiency. The cell is formed of an inexpensive material, and manufactured by a simple fabrication process, thus reducing the fabrication cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Lower substrate (10)    Recess (15)    Electrolyte (40)    Upper substrate (50)    Blocking layer (60)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - The generator has a set of photovoltaic panels and a set of photovoltaic modules (3, 4) bounded to a lower support structure. The modules are moved based on micrometric by a single drive engine (24), where operation of the engine is controlled by an electronic integrated control and conversion device (7), which incorporates unit control of the engine and a direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) converter to inject electricity into a power network. The module presents a set of single-crystalline/polycrystalline silicon cells (8), glass, etheline vinyl acetone, cells, and Tedlar.    USE - Autonomous photovoltaic generator for solar tracker.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has compact size, and can be manufactured at low cost. The generator can be installed without the need of specific expertise beyond the normal electrical installer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a series of enlarged particulars of a moving system of photovoltaic modules mounted on an autonomous photovoltaic generator.    Photovoltaic modules (3, 4)    Electronic integrated control and conversion device (7)    Single-crystalline/polycrystalline silicon cells (8)    Single drive engine (24)
NOVELTY - A capsule composition comprises a fuel droplet coated with a polymer-based shell containing metallic nanoparticles such that the shell enables the capsule to absorb irradiation and initialize fuel burning.    USE - For medical heating inside the human body to inhibit bleeding, and for controlled supply of fuel into fuel cell devices. In micronized internal combustion device, and in micron mechanical systems.    ADVANTAGE - The capsule releases controlled and sustained heat within closed chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of activating the burning of the fuel contained within the capsule by irradiation.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery core unit fixed in a battery core protecting unit and connected with a battery head component. The battery core protecting unit, battery head subassembly and a battery tail subassembly are formed as an outline of a battery. The battery head component is provided with a safety protecting circuit board e.g. L-shaped sheet body, connected with battery head outline components. Locating holes are formed on the battery head outline components and battery tail outline components for pouring glue into the battery.    USE - Lithium polymer battery packaging structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure safely packages the battery, and increases battery core volume in the packaging battery. The structure increases the ratio of capacity and volume of the battery. The structure has simple technique and low cost. The structure improves the battery automation production, and has different designs of the packages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a polymer battery packaging structure.
NOVELTY - A printed circuit board (PCB) with a universal serial bus (USB) output charging function and an alternating current socket are mounted in a shell. A transformer, a rectification circuit, an inductor and a USB jack (8) are mounted on the PCB. A high frequency switch circuit and an integrated circuit having over-current over-voltage protection function are mounted on the PCB.    USE - Wall charger for mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The usage value of the wall charger is increased while satisfying the charging function with USB data cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wall charger.    Surface cover (1)    Front cover (2)    USB jack (8)    Power switch (13)    Decoration sheet (15)
NOVELTY - The identifier has a converter (14) provided with a magnetic inductor and a contact device, and a signal detection module (24) that detects a voltage signal of an external battery and transmits the signal to a signal judgment module (25). The judgment module judges range of a value of the signal and outputs the judged signal to a signal conversion module (26) that converts the judged signal into a power supply signal. The supply signal drives a signal output control module to run, and is converted into another power supply signal for driving the converter to run based on the judged signal.    USE - Manual/automatic integrated voltage identifier.    ADVANTAGE - The identifier provides automatic output and the reverse polarity protection of an emergency power supply into effect, and is activated manually, thus meeting the demand for voltage identification of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a manual/automatic integrated voltage identifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Converter (14)    Converting circuit substrate (15)    Signal detection module (24)    Signal judgment module (25)    Signal conversion module (26)
NOVELTY - The structure has a reinforcing member including an outer surface. A set of lobes is formed in the reinforcing member that includes an interior lobe that is larger than a waist opening. A plastic layer is extruded into the lobes, and extends into the waist opening. An exterior plastic layer is extruded over the outer surface of the reinforcing member. A recess is formed in the reinforcing member that is covered by a substantially unitary plastic coating structure that secures a window insert e.g. triple pane window, to the frame structure.    USE - Frame structure for constructing a building.    ADVANTAGE - The structure connects a cross members with interior of the reinforcing member, so that critical load of the structural member is increased, thus preventing crushing, buckling, warping, wrinkling, or other deformations of the reinforcing member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for making a frame structure for providing a reinforcing member    (2) a structural member comprising a reinforcing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a window frame.    Window frame (1500)    Frames members (1502-1510)    Center mullion (1512)    Structural supports (1514-1518)
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic cable has a conductor (1) that is covered by an insulating layer (2) and outer protective layer (3). The insulating layer and outer protective layer are made of polyolefin plastic which is cross-linked by radiation at greater than or equal to 105 degrees C.    USE - Solar photovoltaic cable.    ADVANTAGE - The solar photovoltaic cable has excellent weather resistance property and ultraviolet resistance property since the cable is protected from the corrosion due to ozone. The cable can bear even wide temperature of -40 degrees C to 125 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar photovoltaic cable.    Conductor (1)    Insulating layer (2)    Outer protective layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves grooving a back electrode with a passivation layer (4) made of insulation material. An adhesive layer (5) is laminated at a back part of the passivation layer. The passivation layer is coated by aluminum sesquioxide or silicon dioxide by a magnetron through plasma vapor deposition process at reaction temperature of 200-500 degrees centigrade. The passivation layer is coated with polyamide acid to form a membrane and heated to convert the polyamide acid into polyimide. The adhesive layer is selected from ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer or UV cure adhesive.    USE - Method for passivating and packaging a back electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows packaging a solar cell in effective manner, thus isolating and protecting amorphous silicon of the solar cell, eliminating exogenous impurities and providing great mechanical properties to the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell back electrode.    Passivation layer (4)    Adhesive layer (5)
NOVELTY - The relationship between charge final voltage and charge limit voltage is calculated by specific expression. The charge limit voltage between two poles of the battery is 2.0-5.0 volt.    USE - Quick charging method of lithium ion battery, polymer lithium ion battery, lithium/carbon cobaltate battery, lithium/carbon manganate battery and lithium/carbon nickelate battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charging of battery is stopped, when the constant voltage is equal to the charge final voltage. Hence the convenient, efficient and quick charging of battery can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the quick charging of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polymer solution is prepared by dissolving a high molecular polymer in solvent, and coated on two surfaces of diaphragm to form a high molecular polymer layer on two surfaces of diaphragm. The coating involves steeping diaphragm in polymer solution, stepping steeped diaphragm in a phase separating agent and drying the diaphragm. Thus, composite diaphragm is prepared.    USE - Preparation of composite diaphragm for manufacture of colloid polymer battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides composite diaphragm having higher porosity and ion transmission capability. The colloid polymer battery comprising composite diaphragm has higher specific energy even at high temperature, excellent durability and reduced internal drop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer solution is prepared by dissolving a high molecular polymer in solvent, and coated on two surfaces of diaphragm to form a high molecular polymer layer on two surfaces of diaphragm. The coating involves steeping diaphragm in polymer solution, stepping steeped diaphragm in a phase separating agent and drying the diaphragm. Thus, composite diaphragm is prepared. The phase separating agent is mixture of heptane and ethanol. The solvent comprises propylene carbonate, cyclohexanone, acetone, butanone, N-methyl pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethyl formamide, N,N-dimethyl acetamide and dibutyl phthalate.
NOVELTY - Substrate is cleaned and placed in chemical gas phase settling reaction furnace maintained in vacuum. Hydrogen is filled, and furnace is heated to 1273-1473 degrees C. Trichlorosilane and hydrogen are filled, when temperature is stable. Silicon atoms generated by reaction are settled on substrate to grow soft polycrystal silicon plate. Supply of trichlorosilane is stopped. Hydrogen is continuously filled, and cooled. Nitrogen is filled for 1-2 hours. Filling of nitrogen is stopped when pressure in furnace is raised, and soft polycrystal silicon slice is removed.    USE - Preparation of solar polycrystal silicon slice.    ADVANTAGE - The solar polycrystal silicon slice is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dirt and oxidized layer on surface of a soft substrate are removed, and substrate is placed in chemical gas phase settling reaction furnace maintained in vacuum. Hydrogen is filled into furnace when vacuum degree of furnace is 1x 10-4 Pa or more. The furnace is heated to 1273-1473 degrees C, and trichlorosilane and hydrogen are filled into furnace, when temperature is stable. The silicon atoms generated by reaction are settled on substrate to grow soft and thin polycrystal silicon plate. The supply of trichlorosilane is stopped when growth is terminated. Hydrogen is continuously filled, and cooled. The supply of hydrogen is stopped when temperature is returned to room temperature. Nitrogen gas is filled for 1-2 hours, and vacuum pump is closed. The filling of nitrogen is stopped when pressure in furnace is raised to standard atmospheric pressure, and soft polycrystal silicon slice is removed.
NOVELTY - The tank has a hollow stainless steel lining holding water, and a double-faced Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) aluminum foil complex film (3) clamped between the lining and a polyurethane frothing layer (2).    USE - Double-layer insulating water tank for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The tank can effectively prevent conduction of heat and radiation, and can effectively improve heat storing ability of the water heater. The tank improves living standard of the people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a double-layer insulating water tank.    Outer skin (1)    Polyurethane frothing layer (2)    Double-faced Expanded Polyethylene aluminum foil complex film (3)
NOVELTY - The plate has an active matter (5) filling a calandria single pipe, and a locating component provided with a locating component body (13) and a calandria locating platform. A slab lattice is provided with a plate lug, cylinder manifold (12) and lead core (7). Inside diameter of the single pipe ranges from 4.0 to 6.0 millimeters. Two locating component stopping blocks are placed inside of the body. The body, blocks and platform are made of polymer material such as polypropylene, PVC, polyethylene, nylon and acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene (ABS) material.    USE - Thin calandria lead acid battery positive plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces the thickness of the slab lattice, improves corrosion resistance, has small volume and less weight and long service life, and saves material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thin calandria lead acid battery positive plate.    Active matter (5)    Lead core (7)    Locating component locating platforms (10)    Cylinder manifold (12)    Locating component body (13)
NOVELTY - The lamp has three button batteries (7) connected with a metallic base (8) in series, and a circuit board (5) connected with an inner wall of a metallic conducting ring. A conducting strip (12) is provided in the metallic conducting ring. Anodes of the button batteries are connected to a positive terminal of the circuit board via a metallic spring (10). The circuit board is connected to three LEDs (2) that are controlled via a photosensitive switch (3) and a vibration switch. An anode of the photosensitive switch is connected to the positive terminal of the circuit board via a resistor (9).    USE - Electronic tire lamp for use at an air tap of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is provided with independent power supply source for lighting while driving the vehicle. The lamp emits the light with rich and florid color. The lamp increases interest of driving the vehicle, and improves traffic safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electronic tire lamp.    LEDs (2)    Photosensitive switch (3)    Circuit board (5)    Button batteries (7)    Metallic base (8)    Resistor (9)    Metallic spring (10)    Conducting strip (12)
NOVELTY - Multilayered structure woven knitted products comprise 2-3 layer structures of surface layer and/or middle layer where nanofiber A with single fiber diameter of less than or equal to 1000 nm is arranged, and back layer where adult thread B with single fiber diameter of 1000 nm is arranged.    USE - Multilayered structure woven knitted products for textiles e.g. garments for outers and sports, inner garments, shoes material, medical treatment and sanitary products of diaper or health-care sheet, skin material of bedding, chair or sofa, carpet, car seat place, interior article, medical materials, lifestyle materials, electric product materials, filter products for air cleaners and water purifiers, battery separator, wiping cloth, abrasive cloth for hard disks and cell adsorption agent (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The knitted products have few feeling of wetting.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell has aromatic polyamide porous membrane as separator (4) whose liquid-permeable speed rate along surface direction is 0.1 mm/minute-100 mm/minute.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has excellent electric power generation performance, photoelectric conversion efficiency, maintains isolation property of anode and cathode and prevents short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Base material (1)    Anode transparent conductive film (2)    Metal oxide semiconductor layer (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte solution (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a negative electrode (5) whose one side is laminated with a ventilated membrane and other side is laminated with a catalyst layer, and one side of a positive electrode (4) is laminated with catalyst layer. The sides of electrodes laminated with catalyst layers are arranged in grooves (9) of a fuel chamber (3) in opposite direction. Several double polar plates (2) are provided at the ventilated membrane side of the negative electrode. The plates comprise a fuel through-hole (11) connected with a fuel chamber passage (10).    USE - Membraneless type fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the membraneless type fuel cell stack is reduced efficiently, while improving the electro chemical reaction, and performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the membraneless type fuel cell stack.    Double polar plates (2)    Fuel chamber (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Grooves (9)    Fuel chamber passage (10)    Fuel through-hole (11)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a support layer, and an anodic catalytic layer comprising a conductive carrier and a noble metal nano-catalyst, where the conductive carrier contains noble metal nano-catalyst powder. The powder is spread on a surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane and provided with high electrocatalysis activity for oxygen separation reaction with PTFE emulsion. An anodic diffusion layer is provided with a base, and a noble metal or metallic material is spread on a surface of the base to form a corrosion proof diffusion layer serving as catalyst.    USE - Membrane electrode for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reduces catalyst capacity, improves utilization rate of the catalyst, and avoids membrane distortion during heat pressing. The electrode improves electrolysis performance and stability of the battery by catalysis and corrosion proof performance of the corrosion proof diffusion layer serving as the catalyst. The electrode is simple to process and convenient to operate with good reproduction quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a membrane electrode of a proton exchange membrane water electrolysis battery. The noble metal nano-catalyst power is mixture or alloy of metals such as platinum, iridium, palladium, gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, tantalum, tungsten and nickel, or nano-powder of metal oxides. The conductive carrier is made of titanium or oxides of titanium, carbide or nano-powder of carbonitride. The support layer is made up of titanium material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a membrane electrode of a proton exchange membrane water electrolysis battery.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module comprises a laminate of a transparent front cover, one or more photosensitive semiconductor layers, at least one plasticized sheets based on polyvinyl acetal, and a rear cover, where the sheets comprise a maximum of 26 wt.% of the plasticizer and a mixture of at least one high viscous polyvinyl acetal having a viscosity of 40-300 mPas and at least one low viscous polyvinyl acetal having a viscosity of 5-500 mPas.    USE - The polyvinyl acetal based plasticized sheets are useful for the manufacture of the photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has higher glass transition temperature, improved flow properties and increased specific (electrical) resistance, preferably has a specific resistance of at least 5E+12 ohm.cm (preferably 1E+13 ohm.cm).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the plasticized sheets based on polyvinyl acetal comprising a maximum of 26 wt.% of the plasticizer and a mixture of at least one high viscous polyvinyl acetal having a viscosity of 40-300 mPas and at least one low viscous polyvinyl acetal having a viscosity of 5-500 mPas.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module for solar cell, comprises a laminate with transparent front cover, photosensitive semiconductor layers, plasticizer containing foil and a rear cover. The foil has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 20 degrees C and comprises maximum 26 wt.% of plasticizer content, less than 50 ppm of metal ion and 0.001-5 wt.% of silicon dioxide. Components are used as plasticizer.    USE - Photovoltaic module for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module can be manufactured with high specific resistance, has good power output and ensures to protect against external influences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic module for solar cell, comprises a laminate with transparent front cover, photosensitive semiconductor layers, plasticizer containing foil and a rear cover. The foil has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 20 degrees C and comprises maximum 26 wt.% of plasticizer content, less than 50 ppm of metal ion and 0.001-5 wt.% of silicon dioxide. Components are used as plasticizer. The polarity of the components expressed by 100x O/(C+H) is smaller/equal to 9.4, where O, C and H are the amount of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen atom in respective molecule.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple nano/micron particles formed on surfaces of a chip i.e. solar cell, to form a reflection resistant layer, where the chip comprises an N-layer and a P-layer. Upper and lower surfaces of the chip are respectively provided with an upper electrode and a lower electrode. A waterproof material layer e.g. polymer material layer, is utilized for sealing the chip and the nano/micron particles formed on the surface of the chip. Material of the nano/micron particles is silicon oxide, polystyrene and polymethyl methacrylate.    USE - Solar cell device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing the solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell device.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) conductive glass and a counter electrode that are provided at both sides respectively. A mesoporous titanium dioxide film and an electrolytic solution dipped with organic dye are sandwiched between FTO conductive glass and the conductive material in the middle of the battery.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of the solar battery is simplified and the optical property of the solar battery can be improved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves hermetically packaging an aged lithium battery with drinking paper and plastic film, and providing the hermetically packaged aged lithium battery in a refrigerating chamber of a refrigerator. The battery is frozen at eighteen degrees centigrade for 40 to 56 hours, and the battery is taken out and placed at room temperature for 40 to 56 hours.    USE - Method for solving aging problem of a lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method can efficiently solve the aging problem of the lithium battery. The method can be easily implemented in a cost effective manner.
NOVELTY - The device has heat exchangers (5, 7) and a pack (6) respectively installed at hot and cold ends of a traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine. A room temperature heat exchanger (9), a pack (10) and a heat exchanger (11) are fixed at a cold end of a standing-wave thermoacoustic refrigerator. A resonator (8) is provided between the refrigerator and the engine whose front end is provided with a light-transmitting closed body. An annular device (4) for holding molten salt annular box is sleeved on the heat exchanger (5), and a conical resonance chamber (12) is fixed behind the heat exchanger (11).    USE - Coaxial traveling-wave driving-standing-wave refrigerating device.    ADVANTAGE - The traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine and the standing-wave thermoacoustic refrigerator are coaxially installed so that the device is compact in structure and includes high efficiency, and the annular device for holding molten salt is sleeved on the heat exchanger at the thermal end of the engine so that the device has thermal capacitance and constant heating temperature. The light-transmitting closed body at the front end of the engine utilizes quartz glass so that the device has high light transmittance and capable of preventing the low-temperature internal infrared radiation from passing through.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat exchanger at the hot end of the traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine is made of graphite foam or graphite honeycomb. The pack of the traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine is made of metal foam. The annular device is made of stainless steel material. The molten salt annular box is made of lithium hydroxide, lithium Fluoride, potassium peroxide or sodium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a coaxial traveling-wave driving-standing-wave refrigerating device.    Annular device (4)    Heat exchangers (5, 7, 11)    Packs (6, 10)    Resonator (8)    Room temperature heat exchanger (9)    Conical resonance chamber (12)
NOVELTY - The boiler has a temperature and water level control system installed on a stainless steel square tube bracket, and a heat accumulation module i.e. inclined structure, provided with stainless steel linked casings and aluminum alloy trays. An auxiliary heating system is connected to an intelligent electric control system (18) and a water level electrode that includes a public electrode (9), low and high level electrodes (10, 11). A storage tank is provided with a polyurethane foaming protection layer (17). The control system is connected with a cold water solenoid valve (12) at an inlet.    USE - Solar energy water boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The heat efficiency and safety of the boiler are improved. The boiler reduces the energy loss according to the sun light, and does not cause pollution during the usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar energy water boiler.    Public electrode (9)    Low level electrode (10)    High level electrode (11)    Cold water solenoid valve (12)    Polyurethane foaming protection layer (17)    Intelligent electric control system (18)
NOVELTY - A high toughness shell is prepared from a raw material containing polypropylene powder (in wt.pts) (100), linear low-pressure polyethylene (6-15), zinc stearate or calcium stearate (3-12) and a toner (0.05-0.8).    USE - High toughness shell for storage battery used in cars.    ADVANTAGE - The high toughness shell has improved shock resistance, tensile property, low temperature shock intensity and stable quality. The shell is prepared at low cost and provides high safety to high and medium grade cars.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation of the high toughness shell of storage battery.
NOVELTY - The structure (210) has several rod shaped semiconductor structures of preset length which are projected from a silicon substrate, and are spaced apart by a preset distance. The semiconductor structures are constrained in the binding material layer such that the binding material layer (220) maintains the orientation of the semiconductor substrates.    USE - Polymer-embedded semiconductor rod array structure for solar cell and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The rod-shaped semiconductor substrates can be removed easily and the substrate can be reused based on forming the binding material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating semiconductor structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of polymer-embedded semiconductor rod array structure.    Polymer-embedded semiconductor rod array structure (210)    Binding material layer (220)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical plating cell (400) has an electrode (420) that is in electrical communication with a power supply (450). A flexible substrate assembly comprises feed and discharge rollers (461,462) that retains a portion of a flexible substrate, and the actuators connected to the rollers positions the metallized surfaces (306) of the flexible substrate in a desired position proximate to the electrode. The thrust plate (414) is adapted to urge the metallized surfaces of the substrate against the electrical contacts (412) formed on a masking plate (410).    USE - Electrochemical plating cell for forming metal layer on solar cell substrate of solar cell used in computer, smart card, curved building surfaces, clothing, retractable satellite solar arrays, portable electronic devices and cell phones.    ADVANTAGE - The need to perform high temperature screen printing processes for forming metal layers on the solar cell substrate is avoided, thus manufacturing flexible solar cell at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate; and    (2) solar cell array formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrochemical plating cell.    Metallized surface of flexible substrate (306)    Electrochemical plating cell (400)    Masking plate (410)    Electrical contacts (412)    Thrust plate (414)    Electrode (420)    Power supply (450)    Feed and discharge rollers (461,462)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has a black color central tube (2) for transporting fluid, and a concentric transparent external wall (3) maintained at a distance from the tube by radial walls (4), where the collector is flexible and is made of PVC. The tube has the diameter of 12.5 millimeters, and the collector has the external diameter of 20 millimeters. The tube has a knitted or gimp textile splice (5) for resisting the deformation related to the heat.    USE - Tubular type solar collector for transporting the fluid i.e. heat transfer fluid, for producing heat using energy from sun to produce electricity using a photovoltaic panel and to pre-heat the water in the swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is flexible, thus allowing the collector to have round or other geometric form such as square or rectangular forms, positioning the collector so as to form parallel sections without fractionating the collector and without using a link, and allowing the collector to be curved. The configuration of the collector avoids the need to orient the collector for arranging a transparent surface in the direction of the sun, and allows the air between the central tube and external wall to form an insulator when the sun does not shine. The external wall acts like a concentrator of the rays of the sun. The tube has the knitted or gimp textile splice for resisting the deformation related to the heat, so that the tube is not clamped. The utilization of the splice increases the life duration of the collector. The tube has reduced connection and mounting cost, thus reducing the production cost of the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transverse sectional view of a tubular type solar collector.    Tubular type solar collector (1)    Black color central tube (2)    Concentric transparent external wall (3)    Radial walls (4)    Knitted or gimp textile splice (5)    Protection layer (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery case having a tray (51) with a resin (53). An insert unit (200) is inserted in the resin. A metal reinforcement plate (201) of the insert unit is inserted in the partition wall (51f). A positioning unit (250) is provided for regulating the position of the thickness direction of the plate with respect to the sides of the partition wall.    USE - Electric vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the metal reinforcement plate is inserted in the exact position of the resin, the plate can be insulated and the tray can be reinforced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tray (51)    Partition wall (51f)    Resin (53)    Insert unit (200)    Metal reinforcement plate (201)    Positioning unit (250)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of solar cell comprises arranging solar cell units (1) and electrically insulating units (2) alternately next to each other; applying rear soldering ribbons (3) to rear side of solar cell units and electrically insulating units; applying front soldering ribbons (4) to front side of solar cell units and electrically insulating units; and soldering rear and front soldering ribbons to solar cell units to provide assembled solar cell.    USE - Method for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell units can be interconnected parallel to supercells and again interconnected in series in such a way that significant amount of silicon solar cells are saved per module and replaced by reflective structure maintaining nearly the same power output compared to conventional module. The module voltage can remain at the same level as conventional modules, because the number of series interconnected supercells is the same as that of interconnected solar cells in conventional module. The electrical measurement of each solar cell unit is not necessary since they are again parallel interconnected as supercell. The production rate for interconnecting machines is not reduced compared to standard modules since supercell are handled in same way as solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an interconnected solar cell units.    Solar cell units (1)    Electrically insulating units (2)    Rear soldering ribbons (3)    Front soldering ribbons (4)
NOVELTY - An alkaline dry battery (1) has positive electrode case (5) and sealing unit (6). The positive electrode case comprises positive electrode (2), negative electrode (3), separator (4) and alkali electrolyte containing non-mercurated zinc-alloy powder, powder containing polyamide, gelatinizer and alkali-proof fiber containing aggregate. The sealing unit contains resin sealant (12) obtained from polyamide and seals the opening portion of positive electrode case.    USE - Alkaline dry battery is used as power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline dry battery is economical and has excellent discharge characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view of alkaline dry battery.    Alkaline dry battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode case (5)    Sealing unit (6)    Resin sealant obtained from polyamide (12)
NOVELTY - A laminated component (10) has heat-resistant substrate (1), porous layer (2) containing metal oxide semiconductor fine particle which is formed on the heat-resistant substrate and contains metal oxide (A), electrode layer (4) which is formed on the porous layer and contains metal oxide (B), and mixed-oxide layer (3) formed between the porous layer and electrode layer and contains metal oxides (A) and (B).    USE - Laminated component is used for manufacture of oxide semiconductor electrodes used in dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component has excellent electroconductivity and adhesiveness with respect to porous layer and electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of laminated component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the laminated component.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Mixed-oxide layer (3)    Electrode layer (4)    Laminated component (10)
NOVELTY - The system comprises condensers (41-44) that condense the water vapor in the anode gas and combustion exhaust gas from a fuel cell (10). A condensed water tank (51) collects the condensed water from the condensers. The condensed water stored in the condensed water tank is purified by a pure-water device (54) that is integrated with the ion exchange resin. An intake device (52) inhales the gas by the flow of the condensed water.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The decarboxylation of the condensed water can be increased effectively and lifetime of the ion exchange resin can be lengthened by decarboxylation of the condensed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Condensers (41-44)    Condensed water tank (51)    Intake device (52)    Pure-water device (54)
NOVELTY - The toy has a mode selecting key (7) located on right side of a speaker (11) of a cassette mechanism case and connected to a computer control circuit (1) via a lead wire. An end of an electric motor driving unit (12) on a main body is connected with an electric motor output port on the control circuit via the lead wire. Another end is connected with an anode of a battery cabin (16), and two ends of a light unit (13) are separately connected with a light output port of a main control microcomputer (20) and an anode of the control circuit.    USE - Multi-mode interactive educational toy.    ADVANTAGE - The toy improves the educational interactive level and interest of the user in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-mode interactive educational toy.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Computer control circuit (1)    Mode selecting key (7)    Speaker (11)    Electric motor driving unit (12)    Light unit (13)    Battery cabin (16)    Main control microcomputer (20)
NOVELTY - The alarm device has a battery balance connector that makes the warning tone different according to the voltage value of a battery cell. The battery balance connector automatically determines the battery kind and outputs an emergency signal using an LED (102) or a buzzer. The voltage-state of each cell data and the alert state are transmitted at a remote location.    USE - Lithium-polymer battery alarm device for radio control.    ADVANTAGE - Provides alarm device which is convenient to use since a separate connector conversion cable is not needed for each connector of lithium-polymer battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the lithium-polymer battery alarm device for radio control. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Microcomputer (100)    Battery contact (101)    LED (102)    Radio control signal input unit (103)    Power supply unit (104)    Communications equipment (105)
NOVELTY - The wiper (100) has a warming unit attachably and detachably fixed to bottom of wiper frames (10, 20) and installed inside a rubber blade (30). The warming unit inserts a battery in a battery insertion space that is formed in a side of the rubber blade. A circulation lever (82) is connected to a pivot axis (81) of a vehicle, and is connected to the wiper frame (10). The wiper frame (20) is combined in bottom of the wiper frame (10) with a hinge (11). A bend engagement claw (24) is fixed to an end of the rubber blade in a blade base plate (25).    USE - Hot line wiper for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber blade prevents cracking of a glass due to temperature difference. The wiper avoids the stiffness of rubber in winter. The wiper efficiently removes the rain water. The rubber blade is warmed, so that the effect of defogging is obtained, thus avoiding the scratch in the glass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hot line wiper system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hot line wiper.    Wiper frames (10, 20)    Hinge (11)    Bend engagement claw (24)    Blade base plate (25)    Rubber blade (30)    Pivot axis (81)    Circulation lever (82)    Wiper (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has outer electrode taps placed in an upper end of a case that is made of an aluminum laminated sheet. Unit cells are mounted on a case receiving portion. An inside electrode tap is placed in a central part of an upper end of the cells. A cathode tab is formed at an opposing position of the cells. An electrolyte in the unit cells is physically separated from a diaphragm e.g. polyolefin-group polymer sheet. The inside electrode tap is connected to the cells in a cascade connection mode, where tap is thermally fused in a sealing part when the diaphragm is interposed.    USE - High power secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a wireless mobile apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle, gasoline car and an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides high voltage and high power. The battery has enhanced lifetime, and is compact in size. The unit cells are serially connected, and the production efficiency of the battery is improved by reducing the cost of the parts used. The manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced by simple assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a high power high-capacity medium-to-large sized battery module    (2) a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a high power secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The stack (100) has separators (120) stored with oxidizing gas flowed from outside of a channel. An inside humidification part (160) is arranged in a single-side of a wet film (170) that passes the gas via a generating part (110). Another channel is placed in direction of a separator (185) while arranging the latter channel in a rudder side of the film. The gas enters and leaves the humidification part when the humidification part is arranged in a side of a generating part. A primary channel (126) is set in direction to face a membrane-electrode assembly (130).    USE - Fuel cell such as direct oxidation fuel cell and a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, stack for use as a portable power source. Uses include but are not limited to produce electricity in a vehicle, building, public institution and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The wet film passes the gas via the generating part, so that humidity of gas is maintained, thus improving conductivity of hydrogen ion in the membrane-electrode assembly and output of the generating part in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (100)    Generating part (110)    Separators (120, 125, 185)    Primary channel (126)    Membrane-electrode assembly (130)    Inside humidification part (160)    Wet film (170)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple heat flow supply holes (106, 108, 110) formed in a lower-part of a case (102). A heat flow discharge hole (114) is formed in a case upper part (112). A tray heat accommodating battery is positioned in the heat flow supply holes to cover a part. Heat supplied from the heat flow supply holes flows through a lower-part of a heat tray. The part is circulated outside the heat tray through an upper side of the heat tray. One side of the heat tray sticks to a thin plate installed at the lower-part of the case and a rest force side is shut tightly.    USE - Battery apparatus for use in a portable electronic instrument such as cellular phone, notebook computer, and camcorder. Uses include but are not limited to a battery such as nickel cadmium battery, lead accumulator, nickel-hydrogen electric cell, lithium ion battery, and lithium polymer battery (LPB), apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has no concern with the location, and the thermal efficiency can be improved by reducing the maturing time, thus improving the productivity. The heat supplied from the heat flow supply holes can be supplied uniformly and the heat can be discharged uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a case of a battery apparatus.    Case (102)    Heat flow supply holes (106, 108, 110)    Case upper part (112)    Heat flow discharge hole (114)    Case front side (116)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a counter electrode, which coats platinum in a metal plate and a transparent glass, and attaching a working electrode in a macromolecular film. An electrolyte is injected between a thermoplastic resin and the counter electrode, and between the working electrode and the counter electrode, where the electrolyte is characterized by an iodine-based oxidation-reduction liquid electrolyte solution. A nanocrystalline oxide layer is characterized by a titanium dioxide, and an oxide layer is characterized by tin ash or zinc oxide.    USE - Method for coating nanocrystalline oxide.    ADVANTAGE - The production cost of the solar battery is low, and the thickness of the nano-oxide layer is doubled by utilizing the method, and the method avoids the utilization of the transparent conductive substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a nanocrystalline oxide coating method.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a battery provided with a connecting part (221) including a battery cover member. A resilient material i.e. rubber, is formed in a side, where Brinell hardness of the resilient material ranges between 10 and 60. A battery acceptor is provided with a joint groove whose one side is provided with the connecting part (221). A cover receiving part accommodates the battery cover member. A connecting part (222) is formed in reverse surface of one side of the terminal. A side of the battery acceptor is provided with another joint groove corresponding to the connecting part (222).    USE - Portable terminal such as notebook computer, portable media player and mobile communications terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal prevents the poor contact of the current source terminal of the battery, thus enhancing the coherence of the terminal and battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional and front view of a battery in a portable terminal.    Connecting parts (221, 222)    Battery handle (223)
NOVELTY - The method involves patterning a back plate (202) made of molybdenum placed in upper side of a substrate (201), and placing a light absorption layer at an upper part of the patterned back plate. A reflection barrier layer and a grid electrode are formed, laminated with window layer, and patterned. A passivation layer is formed and patterned. A metal layer for anode oxidation is formed with aluminum. A protective film made of silicon dioxide is deposited by utilizing the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition method or the evaporation method.    USE - Method for fabricating chip in glass solar cell of watch, radio and toy that are utilized in house.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the cost of chip in glass solar cell, and improves the constant resistance and optical performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a chip in glass solar cell.    Substrate (201)    Back plate (202)
NOVELTY - The float has a projecting part (410) inserted in an insertion hole (110) of a body portion (100). The projecting part includes an accommodating groove (412) for accommodating a battery (300). A protective cap (400) is made of e.g. rubber material and connected in outer circumference of the projecting part. An O-ring groove is formed in the outer circumference of the projecting part. The float is equipped with an LED element. A jaw (414) is closely fixed to the insertion hole. The insertion hole is formed in side of the body portion.    USE - Float such as crucian carp fishing, pendency fishing, and sea fishing for radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The float avoids water soaking and separation of body portion, enhances offset of user, protects inner side parts, and provides cell exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a radiation float.    Body portion (100)    Insertion hole (110)    Battery (300)    Protective cap (400)    Projecting part (410)    Accommodating groove (412)    Jaw (414)
NOVELTY - The power output control device has a fuel tank (100) and an oxygen tank (300) supplying fuel and oxygen to fuel electrode and oxygen electrode of a fuel cell (400). A dilution tank (200) mixes the residual fuel and oxygen of the fuel electrode and oxygen electrode.    USE - Power output control device for fuel cell like phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC), direct formic acid fuel cell (DFAFC), and for fuel cell using hexane and acetic acid as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of fuel to the fuel cell can be controlled and the need for sensor can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power output control method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power output control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel tank (100)    Dilution tank (200)    Oxygen tank (300)    Fuel cell (400)    Reaction tank (500)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode assembly that inserts a center pin in a coiling center. The coiling centre surrounds a positive electrode sheet. A solid particle coating layer having a solid phase particle is formed on the separation film adjacent to the coiling center. The solid particle coating layer has a thickness of fifteen micro meters. The particle diameter of the solid phase particle is ten micro meters.    USE - Secondary battery, particularly a lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has an electrode assembly that inserts a center pin in a coiling center, where the coiling centre surrounds a positive electrode sheet and a solid particle coating layer having a solid phase particle is formed on the separation film adjacent to the coiling center, and hence prevents the firing, explosion and overcharging, and also the safety of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coiling centre of a secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The medium-to large-sized battery pack (500) has a module assembly (450) mounted on base plate of a structure. The module assembly is connected to a side support unit (510), a lower support part (520) and upper end connecting units (531,532,533) with a pack housing (550). Multiple battery cells or unit modules are serially connected to the structure. An upper end connecting unit is connected to side support units in upper direction of the module assembly. A refrigerant is flowed in from one side of the module assembly structure.    USE - Medium-to large-sized battery pack for a power supply device used as power source for an electro mobile or a hybrid electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The medium-to large-sized battery pack has a module assembly mounted on base plate of a structure, and hence ensures a simple manufacturing and assembling, reduces stiffness of the battery cell and risk of short circuit of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power supply device with an electrical interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    Module assembly (450)    Battery pack (500)    Side support unit (510)    Lower support part (520)    Upper end connecting units (531,532,533)    Pack housing (550)
NOVELTY - The pack has a casing film for covering a pack case, and a metal layer adhered to an exterior part of a flake type battery cell or the pack case. A bottom cap covers an upper end cap, and thickness of the casing film is equal or smaller than that of a laminated sheet. The casing film includes an outside polymer resin layer, which is a sheet film to cover the exterior part of the flake type battery cell or pack case. Strength of the casing film is higher than that of the outer circumference of the flake type battery cell.    USE - Lithium secondary battery pack for a mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The pack achieves excellent mechanical strength and surface rigidity, and the battery cell can be effectively protected from scratch or external shock. The metal layer strengthens the casing film, and the performance degradation of the battery due to the high temperature generated in the heat sealing is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a casing film of a lithium secondary battery pack.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises electrode comprising positive and negative active material layers disposed at both sides of a current collector, where polarity of the electrode is used as an opposite polarity in a neighboring cell; electrolyte isolation barrier wall disposed at the current collector; case (160) accommodating an electrode assembly (170) formed by winding at least one electrode including the electrode around the core; and bead formed at the case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated.    USE - Electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has quasi-bipolar structure; is simple and easy to assemble, and has reliable electric connection structure for voltage equalization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical cell comprises core; electrode comprising positive and negative active material layers disposed at both sides of a current collector and spaced apart from each other with a current collector extension part, where polarity of the electrode is used as an opposite polarity in a neighboring cell; electrolyte isolation barrier wall disposed at the current collector; case (160)accommodating an electrode assembly (170) formed by winding at least one electrode including the electrode around the core; and bead formed at the case in which the electrode assembly is accommodated. The bead is provided at a portion of the case corresponding to the electrolyte isolation barrier wall. The electrochemical cell further comprises reinforcement part provided at outer side of the bead, and metal film, where electrolyte isolation barrier wall is formed with rubber comprising an adhesive material, conductive tubes are formed with a metal, and case is formed with a thermoplastic resin or metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view illustrating an electrochemical cell.    Case (160)    Electrode assembly (170)    Groove (172)
NOVELTY - A diffused layer (31,41) has an electrically conductive fiber accumulated component (100) comprising primary electrically conductive fiber and secondary electrically conductive fiber as base material. The primary electrically conductive fiber has high linearity than the secondary electrically conductive fiber. The secondary electrically conductive fiber has high curl property than the primary electrically conductive fiber. The diffused layer diffuses the reaction fluid which is used for power generation reaction of fuel cell.    USE - Diffused layer is used for fuel cell (claimed) such as solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layer is manufactured efficiently, and has high resilience and improved tacking property. The fuel cell having diffused layer has improved power generation performance and durability. The reduction in performance of power generation due to change in heat, moisture content and load inside the fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of diffused layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of diffused layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diffused layer (31,41)    Electrically conductive fiber accumulated component (100)    Electrolytic membrane side surface (101)    Reaction fluid side surface (102)    Application layers (120,130)
NOVELTY - The single chambered fuel cell (10) has a main electrode layer (1) provided with convex surface (6) and recesses (4,5) in which sub-electrode layers (2,3) are arranged. The heights of the surfaces of the sub-electrode layers are set to be identical with respect to the height of the convex surface.    USE - Single chambered fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of integration is improved so that the size of the single chambered fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the single chambered fuel cell.    Main electrode layer (1)    Sub-electrode layers (2,3)    Recesses (4,5)    Convex surface (6)    Single-chambered fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching the edge portion (13b) in an armored can of a terminal (13) made of aluminum and magnesium into a hole (15) filled with resin (16) so that to touch a lead board (17) made of aluminum. The laser welding process is performed to the attachment portion of the lead board and the terminal.    USE - Manufacturing method of terminal of battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the terminal arrangement is prevented and the terminal is manufactured easily without generation of liquid spill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional and bottom views of the terminal arrangement.    Terminal (13)    Edge portion (13b)    Hole (15)    Resin (16)    Lead board (17)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell has a packaging material formed by laminating a base material layer, metal foil layer and a heat bondable resin layer. The packaging material is overlapped with main portion (2) and bending of peripheral portion (10c) is performed, such that the bending direction of peripheral portion is identical with flow direction (MD) of resin in heat bondable resin layer.    USE - Flat type electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cracks which is formed by bending the peripheral portion in the resin layer, is prevented, hence the sealing performance, heat resistance, insulation and volumetric efficiency of the cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view showing manufacturing process of flat type electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion battery (1)    Lithium ion battery main portion (2)    Metal terminal (4)    Packaging material peripheral portion (10c)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film has transparent film base material and electroconductive pattern containing silver and electroconductive high molecular compound which is adhered from the side near the base material. The electroconductive pattern has layer containing halogenated silver particles on the film base material. The layer is exposed by a pattern and metal silver portion of pattern is developed. Then, the layer is subjected to physical development process. The halogenated silver particle is silver chlorobromide particle.    USE - Transparent conductive film used for flexible transparent electrode used solar cell and display device such as liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display, plasma display, electrochromic display and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has excellent corrosion resistance, bending resistance and strength.
NOVELTY - The cell has a gas flow element (14) with porous structure through which gas flows and provided in a membrane electrode assembly (11). A movable porous liquid movement sheet (15) is provided along a gas conduction path with respect to the element. The porosity and the hydrophilicity of the sheet is lesser and higher than that of the element. The water generated by catalytic reaction of gas in the element is absorbed on the sheet from a downstream contact portion. The absorbed water is moved to the element through an upstream contact portion and the gas is moistened.    USE - Electric power generation cell of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power generation voltage is prevented as the water is not retained in the gas flow element by providing the liquid movement sheet that absorbs the generated water from the element through downstream contact portion. The drying of electrolytic membrane is prevented and the electric power generation efficiency is improved by moving and moistening the absorbed water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for moisture adjustment method of electric power generation cell of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process of water movement.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Cathode separator (13)    Gas flow element (14)    Liquid movement sheet (15)    Electrode catalyst layer (112)
NOVELTY - A battery element (3) with laminated positive and negative electrodes is inserted into battery can (2) through an opening provided in can. The insulation support plates (11a,11b) are inserted at either ends of element and electrode tabs (8,9) are led-out from element. The plates are made of polyolefin, fluoro, polyimide, polyamide, phenol, polyethylene terephthalate, polytetrafluoroethene, perfluoroalkoxy copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyvinyl fluoride, polyethylene, polypropylene resins, ceramic, fiber reinforced plastics, or ceramic powder.    USE - Closed type battery for use in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The internal short circuit and leakage of electrolyte solution from the closed type battery can be prevented by using insulation support plates and the upper portion of the battery element can be held at the time of impact, such that reliable closed type battery can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the closed type battery.    Battery can (2)    Battery element (3)    Cover (4)    Electrode tabs (8,9)    Insulation support plates (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - Several unit solar cells are formed by dividing each layer formed in double surface side of substrate (2). The inner wall portion (11a) of current collection hole (11) and peripheral portion (5a) of current collection hole in the surface of electrode layer (5) are coated with fluororesin material (14).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Failure generation of solar cell module due to corrosion can be prevented while improving the durability of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell element (1)    Substrate (2)    Electrode layers (3,5)    Peripheral portion (5a)    Current collection hole (11)    Inner wall portion (11a)    Fluororesin material (14)    Resin sealing materials (15,16)
NOVELTY - The cooker has a main bracket fixed on a base, and a concave reflective mirror placed on the main bracket. A tracking system is provided with a valve strip, gear and a rail rack. A concave reflective mirror (4) is provided with a bottom side that is connected with the valve strip. The gear is fixed below the valve strip, where inner part of the gear is buckled in a four-season adjusting groove. An upper side of the four-season adjusting groove is fixed with the rail rack, and the gear is engaged with the rail rack.    USE - Automatic solar cooker.    ADVANTAGE - The cooker is simple, convenient and safe to use. The cooker has light cooker body and low transmission load, and provides adjustable temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic solar cooker.    Concave reflective mirror (4)    Time dial (5)    Rail (7)    Water boiling pot (13)    Timing piece (20)
NOVELTY - The tank has heat exchange coils (2) fixed in a liner of a solar water tank body (1). Multiple heating areas divided by multiple plastic clapboards (3) are provided in the liner of the solar water tank body along height direction, and the heat exchange coils are fixed in each heating area. The heat exchange coils are placed on the clapboards, where upper and lower adjacent heat exchange coils are serially connected with each other. A watering straight pipe (6) is connected between the coils on the clapboards from a heat exchange coil inlet (5) to topmost end of the water tank.    USE - Layered solar heating water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank has better arrangement of the heat exchange coils for properly reducing the medium flow, so that the temperature of the heat exchange coil outlet is decreased, thus decreasing the temperature of a collector return pipe and a collector inlet, reducing the system heat loss and increasing the system heat-collecting efficiency by 10 to 15 percent due to invariable heat exchange area of the heat exchange coils.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a layered solar heating water tank.    Solar water tank body (1)    Heat exchange coils (2)    Plastic clapboards (3)    Heat exchange coil outlet (4)    Heat exchange coil inlet (5)    Watering straight pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has a housing (14) including a transparent screen (16) covering tubing (12), where the transparent screen is made of clear acrylic or toughened glass. The housing retains heat within an arrangement for increasing temperature of the tubing, where the tubing is made of ethylene propylene diene rubber or polyvinylchloride plastic. A tubular member includes a header and an opposed end portions, where the header portion is located in the housing. Each end portion protrudes outwardly from a respective side wall of the solar panel.    USE - Isolated solar panel for supplying heated and recirculated water to a swimming pool in a roof solar panel assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The panel efficiently provides the passageway to recirculate the water from the swimming pool that is desired to be heated by the heat radiating from the sun and impacting on the solar panel when the solar panel is mounted on a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an isolated solar panel.    Isolated solar panel (10)    Tubing (12)    Housing (14)    Transparent screen (16)    Tray (20)    Openings (32)
NOVELTY - A light resistant film has a resin film, a primary light-resistant layer provided on resin film and containing organic-type ultraviolet absorber, and a secondary light-resistant layer provided on primary light resistant layer and containing metal oxide having ultraviolet absorption property.    USE - Light resistant film is used for solar cell (claimed), and for packaging of products, such as pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The light resistant film has favorable light resistance even after light irradiation.
NOVELTY - The railing has a handrail (1) provided on top ends of support frames (8), where the handrail is made of lacquer or positive oxide coating aluminum steel, or high-strength PVC material. A copper heat collecting pipe (1a) is equipped with a liquid inlet end and a liquid outlet end. A clearance between the handrail and the heat collecting pipe is filled with a heat insulation and preservation filling material (1b). A face of a solar heat collector (4) i.e. flat-plate heat collector, is equipped with a glass outer board, and another face of the collector is equipped with a glass inner board.    USE - Solar balcony railing for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The railing serves as the essential part of the balcony, and supplies heat for the home. The railing is energy saving and environment friendly, and adapts to the requirements of modern architectural design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar balcony railing.    Handrail (1)    Heat collecting pipe (1a)    Heat insulation and preservation filling material (1b)    Solar heat collector (4)    Support frames (8)
NOVELTY - A composite getter (15') comprises water (H20) sorber dispersed in polymeric matrix having low moisture transmission, where moisture sorber includes alkaline earth metal oxide.    USE - A composite getter for photovoltaic panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is more efficient which allows prolonged panel lifetime if the same width is kept, minimizes lost space to reduced width in order to guarantee the required lifetime, and obtains lag times definitely superior (i.e., at the same H2O capacity) with respect to composite getters; thus allowing to prolong life of photovoltaic panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing photovoltaic panel (10) comprising photovoltaic elements (11) confined by two supports (12, 13).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross sectional view of photovoltaic panel.    Photovoltaic panel (10)    Photovoltaic elements (11)    Supports (12, 13)    Polymeric material (14)    Composite getter (15')
NOVELTY - A flame-retardant composition contains silicone resin and/or modified-silicone resin and melamine derivative.    USE - Flame-retardant composition is used for filler and adhesive agent for filling and adhesion of junction box (both claimed) used for module of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The filler and adhesive agent formed using flame-retardant composition has excellent flame-retardance and hardening property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and sectional view of junction box.    Junction box (1)    Module of solar cell (3)    Main frame (5)    Cover (7)    Base (15)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic element(s) is confined to two supports (12), and subjected to thermosealing process. The supports are joined together in proximity of edge by three superimposed polymeric layers. The two outermost layers of superimposed polymeric layers contain polymeric material essentially without getter material. The middle layer contains composite getter system (17) for water sorption. Thus, the manufacturing method of photovoltaic panel is performed.    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-film photovoltaic panel is manufactured efficiently and economically, and has excellent adhesiveness in interface between the supports.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymeric tri-layer used for manufacture of photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of polymeric tri-layer after subjecting to thermosealing process.    Support (12)    Polymeric material (14)    Composite getter system (17)
NOVELTY - A resin composition (C1) comprises an epoxy resin; curing agent; curing accelerator; and carbon material. The epoxy resin or the curing agent has a softening temperature of 40-90 degrees C, and the carbon material comprises a low crystalline artificial graphite having an average particle diameter of 60-500 Pm in an amount of 5-100 mass.% of the carbon material.    USE - As a resin composition useful for fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator resin composition has excellent conductivity and fluidity, contains little impurities, has dimensional accuracy with no deterioration in performance of a solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell separator (10) obtained by injection molding (C1) for fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic perspective view of fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (10)    Flat plane portion (11)    Partition walls (12)    Channels (13)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a lower electrode (110) comprising a titanium or titanium alloy, a titanium oxide electrode (120) comprising a nanotube structure, a metal oxide layer (130) having a larger band gap than titanium oxide and having a dye adsorbed on the surface, a counter electrode (165) spaced apart from the metal oxide layer, and an electrolyte (170) between the metal oxide layer and the counter electrode.    USE - A dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has a titanium oxide electrode in a nanotube structure having a large specific surface area which increases absorption of solar light and provides improved adsorption of the dye due to a metal oxide layer, thus improving photo current and voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the solar cell.    Lower electrode (110)    Titanium oxide electrode (120)    Metal oxide layer (130)    Upper transparent substrate (140)    Counter electrode (165)    Electrolyte (170)
NOVELTY - The solar panel has plastic panels (16) made of polycarbonate with spaced walls joined by spaced webs. A pipe (42) within the solar panel is terminated in a condenser (44) for transferring the heat from the condenser to the heat receiver.    USE - Solar panel incorporated in roof (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel with polycarbonate panels and spaced walls is optimum for receiving the sunlight directly and the cost is reduced as the need for the roofing materials is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar panel.    Plastic panels (16)    Copper strip (38)    Pipe (42)    Condenser (44)
NOVELTY - The system has molded parts (1) arranged one above the other and stuck into one another, where each molded part is equipped on a vertical side (21) turned towards a thermal collector module e.g. rectangular shape thermal collector module, and equipped above a load-carrying carrier section (2) at the side. A recess (30) retains a section of a casing of the module protruding out over a lateral edge of the module. The molded parts are equipped at a lower side and/or an upper side with open hollow spaces (8) for fitting and retaining pins (6) or with a groove for retaining a spring.    USE - Modular plug system for safe storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules.    ADVANTAGE - The recess retains the section of the casing of the module protruding out over the lateral edge of the module, so that the casing section is taken up by the recess with sufficient clearance, thus protecting the section against force applications, and hence preventing damage of the casing section in a simple and economical manner during transportation of the horizontal stacked thermal collector modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The molded parts are made of unfilled or mineral filled thermoplastic plastic or light metal, and manufactured using injection molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a spatial top view of a molded part.    Molded parts (1)    Load-carrying carrier section (2)    Pins (6)    Open hollow spaces (8)    Vertical side (21)    Recess (30)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple encapsulations, particularly a double encapsulation that results in an inner encapsulation for an electronic component (30). An exterior encapsulation is formed by hollow chambers (34,36) having a moisture absorbing material (28). The hollow chamber is formed by a knob or a bar (38). A transparent layer is applied by a vacuum coating process, particularly by an electron-beam evaporation of silicon oxide. An inorganic barrier layer is combined with a varnish film, particularly based on a Ormocer(RTM: Inorganic-organic hybrid polymer).    USE - Device for manufacturing or storing electronic components sensitive to water vapor, particularly organic light-emitting diodes or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior encapsulation is formed by a hollow chamber that has a moisture absorbing material for the electronic components located in another encapsulation, where the hollow chamber is formed by a knob or a bar, and thus enables to increase life span of the encapsulated materials with cost-effective technologies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a device for production or storage of electronic components sensitive to water vapor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of electronic components manufacturing or storing device with a diode device.    Moisture absorbing material (28)    Electronic component (30)    Hollow chambers (34,36)    Bar (38)    Transparent foil lid (40)
NOVELTY - The box has an electrical component (1) e.g. bypass diode or bypass-MOSFET, and an electrical connection, which are arranged in a housing. A pick-up chamber (5) is arranged at a side panel of a base plate (2), and is distally projected from the side panel. The component is covered with an insulating cover (7), and is arranged in the chamber. The component firmly lies on interior sides of the chamber and at a housing cover, and cooling fins (6) are formed on an outer side of the chamber. The housing cover is made of aluminum, and the cover (7) is made of silicone rubber.    USE - Junction box for a solar module of a solar plant.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical component e.g. bypass diode, protects the solar module, and is displaced outwardly to provide improved cooling for the module. The insulating cover is made of silicone rubber, thus ensuring a uniform pressure distribution and a good thermal connection, and avoiding the need for assembly aids such as clips or brackets. The housing cover is made of aluminum, thus providing improved protection for a cable and adhesive joints from mechanical impacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an opened junction box.    Electrical component (1)    Base plate (2)    Pick-up chamber (5)    Cooling fins (6)    Insulating cover (7)
NOVELTY - A generated water collection storage unit (10) collects generated water from combustion exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell stack (16). A battery collecting water flow unit (24) circulates cooling water to fuel cell stack. An ion exchange resin pipe (7) deionizes tap water and supplies deionized water to generated water collection storage unit. An electric deionization apparatus (5) replenishes pure water to battery cooling water flow unit. A circulation piping (20) returns pure water processed by electric deionization apparatus to ion exchange resin pipe.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution generated due to alga, sliminess and bacteria can be suppressed by providing circulation piping to return pure water to ion exchange region pipe such that the performance degradation of ion exchange resin pipe can be prevented and purification performance of electric deionization apparatus can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.    Electric deionization apparatus (5)    Ion exchange resin pipe (7)    Generated water collection storage unit (10)    Fuel cell stack (16)    Circulation piping (20)    Battery collecting water flow unit (24)
NOVELTY - A bus-bar electrode (40) has grooves (41) formed on adhesive surface of resin layer (50). A wiring material (5) has grooves (51) formed on adhesive surface of resin layer. The wiring material has a curved surface which curves towards the inside of groove in the boundary region of adhesive surface and groove. A through-hole is penetrated to the wiring material from the adhesive surface. The depth of groove is deeper towards the outer side of wiring material. The grooves are filled with resin.    USE - Solar cell module for use as power supply in residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of micro-bubbles between bus-bar electrode and resin layer can be suppressed, so that the electrical property of solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expansion side view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring material (5)    Photoelectric conversion layer (20)    Bus-bar electrode (40)    Grooves (41,51)    Resin layer (50)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (11) having resin substrate (31a), upper electrode and lower electrode (31b), is arranged in vertical direction with respect to the character board. The protective film (31f) covers the upper electrode. The removing electrodes (41h,41i) are provided in the protective film and are exposed from the opening portion which is connected to the upper electrode and lower electrode. The elastic modulus of the protective film and the electrode is same as that of the elastic modulus of the electrode.    USE - Electronic timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of crack in the upper electrode of the solar cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and exploded perspective views of the electronic timepiece.    Solar cell (11)    Resin substrate (31a)    Lower electrode (31b)    Protective film (31f)    Removing electrodes (41h,41i)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic element (10) consists of an n-type semiconductor layer (3) and a p-type semiconductor layer, between electrodes (2,6). The n-type semiconductor layer contains an electron-accepting inorganic substance and a basic dye. P-type semiconductor layer (4) contains an electron-donating organic compound and contacts the n-type semiconductor layer. P-type semiconductor layer (5) contacts the opposite side of layer (4) with respect to n-type semiconductor layer. The electron-donating organic compound in layer (5) is metal-less phthalocyanine.    USE - Photovoltaic element, such as solar cell, optical sensor, and photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element has excellent photoelectric-conversion efficiency, economical efficiency, stability, safety, and light utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic element (10) consists of an n-type semiconductor layer (3) and a p-type semiconductor layer arranged between two electrodes (2,6) among which at least one has translucency. The n-type semiconductor layer contains an electron-accepting inorganic substance and a basic dye. P-type semiconductor layer (4) contains an electron-donating organic compound and contacts the n-type semiconductor layer. P-type semiconductor layer (5) contacts the opposite side of layer (4) with respect to n-type semiconductor layer. The electron-donating organic compound in layer (5) is metal-less phthalocyanine. The electron-donating organic compound in layer (I) is titanyl phthalocyanine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the photovoltaic element.    Substrate (1)    Electrodes (2,6)    N-type semiconductor layer (3)    P-type semiconductor layers (4,5)    Photovoltaic element (10)
NOVELTY - A crystal grain distributed organic material (2) is thinly sliced using an ultramicrotome. The distribution state of crystal grain in the organic material is analyzed by observing the thinly sliced crystal grain distribution organic material using transmission-type electron microscope. Thus, the structural analysis method of crystal grain distributed organic material is performed.    USE - Structural analysis method of crystal grain distributed organic material used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution structure of crystal grain distributed organic material is analyzed efficiently and easily. The functional expression mechanism of organic material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crystal grain distributed organic material is thinly sliced using an ultramicrotome. The distribution state of crystal grain in the organic material is analyzed by observing the thinly sliced crystal grain distribution organic material using transmission-type electron microscope. Thus, the structural analysis method of crystal grain distributed organic material is performed. The resin material (1,3) is embedded into crystal grain distributed organic material, and then made into thin slice for crystal grain distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating structural analysis method of crystal grain distributed organic material.    Resin material (1,3)    Crystal grain distributed organic material (2)    Target observation portion (A)    Near-field area of target observation portion (B)
NOVELTY - A suitable amount of coating liquid (A) is coated on an electrode layer by a coating unit in the position spaced apart from the electrode layer to form a conductive semiconductor layer (I). A suitable amount of coating liquid (B) is coated on the conductive semiconductor layer (I) by a coating unit to form a conductive semiconductor layer (II). The electrode layer, conductive semiconductor layer (I) and conductive semiconductor layer (II) are sequentially laminated on a base material to obtain a photovoltaic element (20).    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic element used for solar cell, optical sensor and photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A suitable amount of coating liquid (A) is coated on an electrode layer by a coating unit to discharge coating liquid from a component of slit shape provided in the position spaced apart from the electrode layer to form a conductive semiconductor layer (I). A suitable amount of coating liquid (B) is coated on the conductive semiconductor layer (I) by a coating unit in the position spaced apart from the conductive semiconductor layer (I) to form a conductive semiconductor layer (II). The electrode layer, conductive semiconductor layer (I) and conductive semiconductor layer (II) are sequentially laminated on a base material to obtain a photovoltaic element. The conductive semiconductor layer (II) is formed in 2 layers using different solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the photovoltaic element.    Photovoltaic element (20)    Substrate (21)    Transparent electrode (22)    n-type semiconductor layer (23)    Back electrode layer (26)
NOVELTY - An electric connection box comprises a metal lead frame (30) to which a power is supplied; external connection terminal having a wire connector portion; circuit board (50) separately provided and separated from lead frame; transistor (40) mounted on lead frame; first bonding wire connecting the transistor and wire connector portion; second bonding wire connecting the transistor and circuit board; and housing unit (10) accommodating the lead frame, external connection terminal (20) and circuit board.    USE - An electric connection box, i.e. electric junction block, for use as electric power distribution device (including relay box, fuse box or electronic control unit box) electrically connected to a battery and electric loads on vehicle including automobile; or particularly for selectively supplying electric power to electric loads by controlling an on-off control of transistors provided in corresponding relation to electric loads.    ADVANTAGE - The electric connection box enhances a thin design, and compact and lightweight design; and enhances heat radiating performance against heat generated by energization. The heat generated at transistors in bare chip condition is radiated directly via lead frame without being transferred to circuit board, thus obtaining an excellent heat radiation performance. The lead frame does not need to be mounted on housing unit at a later stage, thus enhancing efficiency of assembling operation. A space is formed between lead frame and circuit board, thus enhancing heat radiating performance of lead frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of electric connection box.    Housing unit (10)    External connection terminal (20)    Lead frame (30)    Transistor (40)    Circuit board (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a casing (1) whose lower part is connected with a hot water pipe (2). A one-way valve (3) is mounted in the hot water pipe. An inner cavity of a temperature controller is connected with an inner cavity of the casing. A cold water inlet of the temperature controller is connected with a cold water pipe (16). Another one-way valve (17) is mounted in the cold water pipe. A water out-take pipe (18) is connected with the inner cavity of the temperature controller, where the pipe extends outside the casing. An outlet valve (19) is mounted on the water out-take pipe.    USE - Automatic regulating device for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables automatic regulation of the temperature of water to be maintained constant, thus reducing fluctuation of the water outflow temperature and avoiding scald or cold caused by over-high or over-low water temperature. The device enables solar water heater to produce hot water in two seconds when utilized in winter, thus enabling the device to be convenient to use. The device improves comfort for bathing in an effective manner, avoids wastage of water resource and saves 3-6 liters of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automatic regulating device.    Casing (1)    Hot water pipe (2)    One-way valves (3, 17)    Cold water pipe (16)    Water out-take pipe (18)    Outlet valve (19)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a protective circuit connected to a cell or group of two cells, respectively, where the cells are connected to a charge and discharge managing and switching circuit. The switching circuit is connected to the protective circuit and a single-chip control circuit. The switching circuit comprises a serial switching circuit for carrying out serial discharging, a parallel switching circuit for carrying out parallel charging, and a time delay circuit linked with the serial switching circuit and the parallel switching circuit.    USE - Control and management circuit for charging and discharging a lithium ion or polymer battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is placed with effect of control and management over switching between serial discharging and parallel charging of multiple sections of cells through combination of the single-chip control circuit with a simple hardware circuit. The circuit reduces the charging voltage of multiple sections of cells, saves the resource of connecting wire for low-voltage charging operation, and expands the application range. The circuit has management function for charging. The circuit has perfect function, simple structure, low self-consumption of power, high reliability and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control and management circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The collector has an outer tube and inner tube including closed end, where the inner tube includes a corrugated tube wall. The inner tube is made of metal material, where the outer tube and the end of the inner tube are connected by fusing and sintering to form a vacuum sealing space between the tubes. A spring clip is clamped on an outer wall of the closing end of the inner tube. A heat-resistant material i.e. heat-resistant rubber/polyurethane/asbestos is provided at an outer layer of the clip or at a resisting part between joint of the clip and inner and outer tube walls.    USE - High-efficiency leak-proof tubular solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector generates onflow and has totally scouring effect for the tube wall due to intense perturbation motion of metallic corrugated inner tube in the context of low flow speed, thus preventing the vacuum tube scale formation. The incrustation scale is easy to drop off as the surface curvature change of corrugated pipe and change of axial stretching tensor and different of linear expansibility between metallic tube wall and incrustation scale are relatively large so as to self-clean the inner tube, thus avoiding cleaning the scale formation of the vacuum tube. The inner tube is made of thin metallic material so that the inner tube has better thermal conduction and light weight, and prevents damage. The exterior coating of the inner tube is easy, and has better economic benefit and service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high-efficiency leak-proof tubular solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - A heat absorbing/releasing capsule contains water solubility phase dislocation substance chosen from erythritol, threitol and urea, and water or water and low-melting solution temperature substance which controls phase transition temperature, as encapsulation substance.    USE - Heat absorbing/releasing capsule is used for heat absorbing/releasing capsule dispersion liquid and coolant for fuel cell stack (both claimed), and automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorbing/releasing capsule has excellent dispersion stability and insulation property, and provides coolant having excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the heat absorbing/releasing capsule, which involves dissolving enclosure containing water or water and low-melting solution temperature substance into non aqueous solvent containing microcapsulation agent, and carrying out microcapsulation reaction.
NOVELTY - The panel has multiple small motors provided in a motor group (3), and a large turning ring group (4) installed on a motor driving shaft by a friction drive. Upper and lower turning rings are clamped with balls. The upper turning ring is connected to an upper cover (1), and button groups are distributed around an electric rotary panel unit. A storage battery and a controller are provided in a flat shell that is formed by the upper cover and a base (2).    USE - Common type flat electric rotary panel for a dinner table.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can be turned with hands to avoid configuring by the clutch. The base and the upper cover protect internal mechanisms. The button groups are distributed around the base, and in addition remote control is added so that the two operation functions can be performed at the same time. The panel has flat and simple internal structure, and the parts can be easily purchased so that the panel can be favorably manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a common type flat electric rotary panel.    Upper cover (1)    Base (2)    Motor group (3)    Large turning ring group (4)    Three-layer large turning ring groups (5, 6, 7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode terminal (3) and a negative electrode terminal (2) attached to cover (1a) of a container (1). A connection mechanism (6-9) electrically connects the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal when conduction portions (6,8) are melted by increasing the temperature of the battery.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for electric power system (claimed) used in electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The self-discharge is started when increasing the temperature, so that the battery is returned to the safer state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (1)    Cover (1a)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Conduction portions (6,8)    Connection mechanism (6-9)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a substrate (61) on a die (D) made of a metal, and arranging a stripper plate (Ps) on an upper surface of the substrate. A hole-opening processing is performed in the substrate through the stripper plate by using a punch (P), and extraction dregs (S) remain stuck to a front-end part of the punch. A die sheet (Ds) is inserted between the die and the substrate, and is punched after punching a hole in the substrate, where the die sheet is made of resin material.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell that is installed in a roof or window of a building i.e. residence, for generating electric power using sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The die sheet is inserted between the die and the substrate, and is punched after punching the hole in the substrate, so that the deformation of a lower part of the substrate is prevented, and hole processing is accurately performed, thus reliably preventing the formation of a groove on a side surface of the die, reducing the increase in connection resistance with electrode layers, and preventing fall in a curvilinear factor of a solar cell and conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The clearance is not formed in the die sheet, so that elongation of the substrate is suppressed and the generation of drip at the side of the processing surface of the substrate is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a method for performing hole-opening in a substrate in a state before and after hole punching.    Die (D)    Die sheet (Ds)    Punch (P)    Stripper plate (Ps)    Extraction dregs (S)    Substrate (61)
NOVELTY - An organic-solvent dispersion liquid of micro-capsulation phase change material (a), fluorine-type dispersion medium (b) which does not dissolve in the micro-capsulation phase-change-material dispersion liquid and fluorine-type interfacial activation agent (c) which dissolves in fluorine-type dispersion medium are mixed, subjected to phase-separation process and the organic solvent is removed from the liquid mixture. Thus, dispersion method of fluorine-type solvent of micro-capsulation phase change material is carried out.    USE - Dispersion method of fluorine-type solvent such as freon-type solvent of micro-capsulation phase change material used for coolant for fuel cell (claimed), automobile engine and heat transfer medium of heat storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides micro-capsulation phase change material having excellent electroconductivity and insulating property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of micro-capsulation method of water-soluble phase change material using dispersion film.    Water-soluble phase-change-material container (1)    Water-soluble phase-change-material dissolving liquid (2)    Dispersion film (4)    Micro-capsulation agent solution (7)    Stirring apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - The module has cell arrays (6) arranged one after another in an optical path and produced from different substrates independent of each other. Each cell array includes a photovoltaic cell on a laminar carrier. A photovoltaic cell is provided with a semiconducting absorptive layer. The cell arrays are partial absorbent during exemption of the cell array in rear most in the optical path. Foils are used as a substrate for manufacturing of the cell array. The absorptive layer is made of amorphous silicon with part of germanium to adjust a band gap of a semiconductor to an optimal value.    USE - Photovoltaic solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The cell arrays are arranged one after another in the optical path and are produced from different substrates independent of each other, thus saving additional cost and achieving high degree of efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for production of a solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a photovoltaic solar module consisting of cell arrays.    Source of radiation (1)    Direction of inclined light (2)    Front covering layer (3)    Compound layer (5)    Cell array (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte is disposed between a positive electrode (16) and a negative electrode (20) comprising carbonaceous material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions. The carbonaceous material is obtained by chemically or electrochemically treating a laminar graphite material, to form graphite crystal structure having an interplanar spacing of 0.400 nm which is determined from a reflection peak (002) in powder x-ray diffraction. Thus, production of lithium secondary battery is carried out.    USE - Production of lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high specific capacity, excellent reversible capacity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte is disposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode comprising carbonaceous material capable of absorbing and desorbing lithium ions. The carbonaceous material is obtained by chemically or electrochemically treating a laminar graphite material, to form graphite crystal structure having interplanar spacing (d002) of 0.400 nm which is determined from a reflection peak (002) in powder x-ray diffraction. Thus, production of lithium secondary battery is carried out. The laminar graphite is chosen from natural graphite, synthetic graphite, highly oriented pyrolytic graphite, graphite fiber, carbon fiber, carbon nano-fiber, graphite nano-fiber, spherical graphite or graphite globule, meso-phase micro-bead and/or carbon nano-tube. The carbonaceous material comprises graphite oxide or graphite fluoride. The positive electrode comprises lithium cobalt oxide, lithium nickel oxide and/or lithium manganese oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of cylindrical-shape lithium ion battery.    Cylindrical case (10)    Insulating material (12)    Positive electrode (16)    Separator (18)    Negative electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly (30) has a terminal plate (36). An insulating element (36a) is formed in partial or entire regions of the terminal plate other than the region in which an electrode tab (19) is welded.    USE - Cap assembly for hard pack type and inner pack type secondary battery (all claimed) such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, nickel-zinc battery and lithium battery for use in power supply of portable electronic/electrical devices such as cellular phone, camcorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The stabbing of cap assembly into the electrode assembly and short circuit within the cap assembly are prevented by providing the insulating element such that fire and explosion caused by the short circuit are prevented and the stability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cap assembly.    Negative electrode plate (11)    Electrode tab (19)    Cap assembly (30)    Terminal plate (36)    Insulating element (36a)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module for solar cell, comprises a laminate with transparent front cover, photosensitive semiconductor layers, plasticizer containing foil and a rear cover. The foil has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 20 degrees C and comprises maximum 26 wt.% of plasticizer content, less than 50 ppm of metal ion and 0.001-5 wt.% of silicon dioxide. Components are used as plasticizer.    USE - Photovoltaic module for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module can be manufactured with high specific resistance, has good power output and ensures to protect against external influences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic module for solar cell, comprises a laminate with transparent front cover, photosensitive semiconductor layers, plasticizer containing foil and a rear cover. The foil has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 20 degrees C and comprises a plasticizer content of maximum 26 wt.%, less than 50 ppm of metal ion and 0.001-5 wt.% of silicon dioxide. Components are used as plasticizer. The polarity of the components expressed by 100x O/(C+H) is smaller/equal to 9.4, where O, C and H are the amount of oxygen, carbon and hydrogen atom in respective molecule.
NOVELTY - The system has an asphalt concrete road heat changing device (1), heat storing device (2) e.g. rock-bed heat storing device, auxiliary thermal source (3) and an user heat exchanger (4) connected by a ventilating pipeline (5) and a draught fan (6) to form a heat cycling closed path. The heat changing device is equipped with aggregation, asphalt e.g. heavy-traffic asphalt, and fiber, where the aggregation is one among the basalt, dolostone, granite, limestone and quartzite, and the fiber is one among the polyester fiber, ligin fiber or mineral fiber.    USE - Heat changing system for gathering solar energy to maintain multi-hole heat conducting asphalt concrete road, and heating and refrigerating a building (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is energy saving, and has reduced discharging, and low operating and maintaining cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a road heat changing system application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat changing system.    Asphalt concrete road heat changing device (1)    Heat storing device (2)    Auxiliary thermal source (3)    User heat exchanger (4)    Venting pipelines (5)    Draught fan (6)    Triple valve (7)    Building (8)    Sleeve barrel (16)
NOVELTY - The inserter has a supporting device provided between an LED (1) and a battery case (5). A front cover (9) is connected with a movable front end of the battery case. The supporting device is provided with an iron wire (3) sealed and coated by a protective membrane. A back end of the LED and the iron wire are fixed with a lacquered wire (2) in parallel. The battery case is linked with other end of the lacquered wire. The iron wire and the lacquered wire are coated by an insulation plastic bushing (4). The total external diameter of the iron wire and the membrane is between 2 and 3 millimeter.    USE - Photoconductive inserter for deep positioning of a double-cavity anesthesia trachea cannula.    ADVANTAGE - The inserter is easy to manufacture, and provides convenience and safety with simple structure. The inserter effectively improves the success rate of a trachea cannula. The inner diameter of the cannula is between 5.5 and 4.5 millimeter. The inserter has wide range of application in rural grassroots and poor areas due to low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photoconductive inserter.    LED (1)    Lacquered wire (2)    Iron wire (3)    Insulation plastic bushing (4)    Battery case (5)    Front cover (9)
NOVELTY - A lithium iron phosphate-polymer battery comprises an aluminum-plastic film; and a core material comprising an anode, a cathode, a diaphragm, and a gel electrolyte. The anode comprises lithium iron phosphate (as the anode active substance), a conductive agent, a binder and a current collector. The cathode comprises a cathode active substance, a conductive agent, a paste and a current collector. The anode, the cathode and the diaphragm are injected to the gel electrolyte to carry out thermally initiated polymer gelatinization.    USE - A lithium iron phosphate-polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is relatively safer, and has higher power capacity and cycle life.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode terminal for transporting electrons generated by chemical reaction at zinc gel, where the cathode terminal is curve-cut in S-form or C type. An anode terminal is utilized for supplying the electrons to a film in contact with another film from outside, so that chemical reaction occurs in the films. The films include carbon among a front side, back side and a metal mesh, where the front side is made of Teflon(RTM: PTFE) material phosphorus. The back side made of polypropylene material phosphorus.    USE - Cylindrical zinc air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is readily manufactured with cylindrical size. The anode or cathode terminals can be easily short circuited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a cylindrical zinc air battery.    Cathode can (20)
NOVELTY - The jacket has a front shell (12) mounted on a back shell (6), and a sliding block (1) provided at a tail part of the front shell through two steel guide rails (3). A battery (5) and a loudspeaker (2) are placed between the front shell and the back shell. Two lugs (13) are respectively provided at two sides of the front shell. A fixing cabinet (14) is placed at a head part of the front shell, where the head part is fitted in size with a head part of a cell-phone. A plastic clamping block (9) is placed at a head part of the battery. Two springs (4) are respectively placed at ends of the rails.    USE - Cell-phone jacket.    ADVANTAGE - The springs are respectively placed at the ends of the steel guide rails to enable the front shell and the sliding block to slide up and down, thus providing convenience for putting and taking the cell-phone from the front shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cell-phone jacket.    Sliding block (1)    Loudspeaker (2)    Steel guide rail (3)    Spring (4)    Battery (5)    Back shell (6)    Pin pad (7)    Plastic clamping block (9)    Front shell (12)    Lug (13)    Fixing cabinet (14)
NOVELTY - The leash has a suspension link and hook fixed at two ends of leash body. An optical fiber luminescent device includes a plastic optical fiber that is fixed on lateral edge of the leash body. A surface of a control box is equipped with a control button. An end of the control box is connected with the leash body and another end of the control box is connected with the suspension link. A battery and an LED are welded on a circuit board and are installed in the control box, where an end of the plastic optical fiber is embedded in the control box and faces the LED.    USE - Pet leash.    ADVANTAGE - The light from the LED shines the surface of the plastic optical fiber via the transmission of the plastic optical fiber, so that the light can give alarm at night, and can send out colorful lights with great decoration effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pet leash.
NOVELTY - The solar power panel (10) has an expanded polypropylene enclosure (12) that comprises solar radiation top surface (20), bottom surface and sidewalls. A glass panel is arranged on synthetic molded enclosure and adapted to insulate thermal energy contained within the enclosure. The enclosure comprises several segmented partitions adapted to form liquid pathways for channeling liquid through the pathways, when glass panel is arranged on segmented partition, so as to form a liquid boundary in proximate contact with segmented partitions and with the liquid in enclosure.    USE - Solar power panel for generating thermal and electric energy from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The partitions provide for a designed flow of liquid on the surface of power panel enclosure maximizing the capture of thermal energy from the sun. The solar power panel can be implemented as a stand alone unit or linked together to increase the energy production, depending on the individual application of each unit. The solar power panel is highly efficient in design, providing minimal energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of two linked power panels.    Solar power panel (10)    Enclosure (12)    Output port (14)    Input port (16)    Top surface (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrolyte channel (20) defined by anode and cathode electrodes (12,14) which are hydrophilic porous electrodes. A virtual insulator is comprised of a co-laminar flow of an electrolyte through the electrolyte channel. The inlets (34,36) are provided to direct the flow of the liquid reactant through the porous electrode and an outlet (40).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. microfluidic vanadium redox fuel cell for use with liquid reactants.    ADVANTAGE - The current density and overall fuel utilization are improved as the convective/diffusive rate of reactant supply to and from the active sites are improved by guiding the reactant through the porous electrode. The large reaction zone with high active surface area is provided by the porous electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrodes (12,14)    Electrolyte channel (20)    Inlets (34,36)    Outlet (40)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a solar cell comprising a support, a cadmium sulfide layer, a cadmium telluride layer, a transparent conductive oxide layer, a conductive metallic layer, and optionally a buffer material layer, comprises depositing the cadmium sulfide layer and the cadmium telluride layer by pulsed plasma deposition.    USE - Method for the preparation of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell based on cadmium sulfide and cadmium telluride is inexpensive, and provided in a non-drastic operating conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has a reservoir (4) for storing hydrogen. A proton-conductive layer covers a surface of the reservoir. A cathode (7) is provided at a side of the proton-conductive layer, where the side lies opposite to the reservoir. The reservoir is directly coupled to an anode and/or incorporated in and/or on a substrate (1) of a semiconductor. The reservoir is connected with the substrate over a stress-compensation layer (3). A diffusion barrier (2) is provided between the reservoir and the substrate, where the barrier is formed from silicon nitride, silicon oxide and/or oxynitride layer.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a monolithic arrangement in complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) technology (claimed) for providing power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir is directly coupled to the anode and/or incorporated in and/or on the substrate of the semiconductor, thus providing the fuel cell including the hydrogen reservoir with a miniaturized structure. The fuel cell is designed from complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) material, such that the cell including the hydrogen reservoir can be integrated monolithically on a chip plane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a sectioned fuel cell and reaction formulas in individual fuel cell regions for illustration of flow.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (1)    Diffusion barrier (2)    Stress compensation layer (3)    Reservoir (4)    Cathode (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a lower electrolyte layer (2a) on one surface side of a cathode side catalyst layer (3a) and creating a transfer sheet. An upper electrolyte layer (2b) is formed on anode side catalyst layer (3b). The transfer sheet is joined to the upper electrolyte layer so that the upper and lower electrolyte layers contact each other to form polymer electrolyte membrane (2).    USE - Manufacturing method of solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugation of catalyst layer can be tracked by the electrolytic membrane. The leakage of reactive gas can be prevented and the size of the fuel cell can be reduced and the performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Lower electrolyte layer (2a)    Upper electrolyte layer (2b)    Cathode side catalyst layer (3a)    Anode side catalyst layer (3b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has a flexible fuel storage bag (10) filled with a liquid fuel (F), accommodated in an outer casing (20). The outer casing is provided with an air introduction hole (30). A direct flow prevention element (40) has a porous structure made of felt, non-woven fabric, sintered compact or foam impregnated with non-volatile solvent such as hydrocarbon oil, silicone oil or mineral oil. The direct flow prevention element with a capillary force of less than 3.9 kPa is inserted in the air introduction hole.    USE - Fuel cartridge for small-sized fuel cells used as a power supply of portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, electronic notebook, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive flow of fuel after filling the fuel cell with fuel, is prevented by the direct flow prevention element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of fuel cartridge.    Fuel storage bag (10)    Outer casing (20)    Air introduction hole (30)    Direct flow prevention element (40)    Fuel cartridge (A)    Liquid fuel (F)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises negative electrode material (B), non-aqueous electrolyte and positive electrode material (A). The non-aqueous electrolyte is solid electrolyte which does not contain liquid. The negative electrode material or positive electrode material has porous structural material(s) impregnated with non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high energy density and safety, and excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises negative electrode material, non-aqueous electrolyte and positive electrode material. The non-aqueous electrolyte is solid electrolyte which does not contain liquid. The negative electrode material or positive electrode material has porous structural material(s) impregnated with non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode material contains mixture of active material, conductive support agent, and binder. The conductive support agent is carbon fiber containing lithium, carbon, silicon type compound tin series compound and/or aluminum type compound. The positive electrode material contains complex oxides of metal A and metal M, and complex oxide of metal A, metal M and metal B', where A is alkali metal, M is transition metal(s), optionally non-transition metal, and B'is phosphorus and/or silicon. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery further has a polyether structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows preparation of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode material (A)    Negative electrode material (B)    Battery sheet (C)    Polymeric sheet cross linking apparatus (D)    Electrolyte coating device (E)
NOVELTY - An overcurrent-protection element has polymeric matrix (1) containing dispersed electroconductive fine particles (2) and organometallic compound, between electrodes (3). The organic metallic compound is mono-azo metallic compound, acetylacetone metallic compound or aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid-type metallic compound.    USE - Overcurrent-protection element is used for protecting battery in circuit and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The overcurrent-protection element has excellent workability, and favorable resistance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of overcurrent-protection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the typical view of the overcurrent-protection element.    Polymeric matrix (1)    Electroconductive fine particles (2)    Electrodes (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a circuit component (6) and a display device (7) fixed in a cavity between a front cover (5) and a spectacle frame (1). Batteries (9) and operating keystrokes (10) are installed in the cavity of spectacle legs (2). Earphones (4) are installed on one end of the spectacle legs. The display device is provided with a lens amplification device and a micro-display. The lens amplification device is provided with a lens mounting structure frame and an optical lens. The optical lens is fixed on the lens mounting structure frame.    USE - Integrated spectacles TV receiving and display system for use by a student. Can also be used during business trip.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated spectacles TV receiving and display system integrates the TV receiving circuit and spectacles virtual display device, so that the system provides the big display image and has less electric power consumption. The system is convenient to bring with small size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an integrated spectacles TV receiving and display system.    Spectacle frame (1)    Spectacle legs (2)    Earphones (4)    Front cover (5)    Circuit component (6)    Display device (7)    Batteries (9)    Operating keystrokes (10)
NOVELTY - The polymer contains a polymer compound formed with a urea bond, and a base-metal powder provided with specific electro-conductivity, where 1-5 percentage of mass is contained in the total amount of the polymer compound. A thermosetting resin produces bridge reaction with the polymer compound. A base metal is utilized as an electro-conductive particle in an insulating resin component, where the base metal is selected from a group consisting of copper, iron, and nickel.    USE - Electrically conductive paste for use in an electrode (claimed) of a solar cell panel that is utilized in an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The paste effectively suppresses the raise of connection resistance in the electrode in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell panel with an electrode.    Board (10)    Photoelectric cell layer (20)    Electrode part (30)    Connection part (40)    Insulating layer (50)    Pad part (60)    Solar cell panel (100)